Building a Collaborative Network: KKU Welcomes RMUTL Executives and Student Leaders for Knowledge Exchange on Modern Student Affairs

14 September 2026
16:17

Khon Kaen University (KKU) warmly welcomed a delegation of 40 executives, staff, and student representatives from Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna (RMUTL) on 14 September 2026, at the Student Development and Alumni Relations Division. The KKU welcome was led by Assoc. Prof. Pensri Jaroenwanit, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Affairs and Innovation Commercialisation, and Assoc. Prof. Prapansak Chaveerach, D.V.M., Ph.D., Assistant to the President for Student Affairs and Innovation Commercialisation, along with staff from the Student Development and Alumni Relations Division. The visit was part of RMUTL’s Student Council Workshop and Study Visit Project for Academic Year 2026.

The RMUTL delegation was led by Dr. Akksatcha Duangsupasin, Vice President for Student Affairs and Alumni Relations, accompanied by Asst. Prof. Kitti Wirotrattanaphaphisan, Assistant to the President; Mr. Katacha Srifaleurn, Deputy Director of the College of Integrated Science and Technology; and Ms. Nantida Rangsan, Acting Director of the Student Development and Alumni Relations Division. The group included personnel and student representatives from all RMUTL campuses (Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Nan, Tak, Phitsanulok, and Lampang) who engaged in deep knowledge sharing across key operational areas:

Staff and Administrative Operations: Discussions focused on strategies for advancing the Student Development Division’s operations, strategic planning processes for student development, budget management to support activities, and organisational management within a large, complex university setting. The goal was to adopt best practices to enhance RMUTL’s administrative efficiency.
Student Organisations (Student Council and Student Union): Discussions centred on the roles and responsibilities of the Student Council and Student Union. Key topics included student rights advocacy, establishing broad, inclusive, and rapid feedback channels to inform university planning, managing clubs and student union activities, and navigating challenges in the digital era where student expression and behaviors continue to evolve.

Assoc. Prof. Pensri Jaroenwanit, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Affairs and Innovation Commercialization at KKU, delivered welcoming remarks, highlighting that KKU serves over 40,000 students. She emphasized the essential role of the Student Council in safeguarding student rights and elevating the student voice, reiterating KKU’s readiness to share expertise so RMUTL can build upon these experiences immediately without starting from scratch.

Dr. Akksatcha Duangsupasin, Vice President for Student Affairs and Alumni Relations at RMUTL, expressed his gratitude for the warm reception and shared his impressions upon returning to KKU after more than 20 years. He commended KKU’s remarkable progress and said the university’s modern infrastructure is paired with well-preserved green, environmentally friendly spaces. He said the study visit provided valuable insights for student leaders and laid a strong foundation for a sustainable collaborative network between both institutions. He also extended a cordial invitation to KKU executives and personnel to visit RMUTL in Chiang Mai in the future.

The session was held in a warm, welcoming, and collaborative atmosphere. Beyond gaining actionable best practices to advance their student affairs operations, the RMUTL delegation stayed at the Bayasita Hotel – KKU’s learning hotel – and was invited to pay respects at the Chao Pho Mo Din Daeng Shrine, the sacred landmark of Khon Kaen University, for good fortune and continuous goodwill during their visit to Khon Kaen.