On the morning of February 8, 2023, Eastern International University (EIU) held a Personnel Appointment Announcement Ceremony and a regular Vision Alignment session themed “Directions for Implementing Key Tasks in 2023: Education and Scientific Research.” The session was presented by Dr Ngo Minh Duc – President of Eastern International University (EIU).
The event was attended by Mr Nguyen Tan Loi – Chairman of EIU, Dr Ngo Minh Duc – President of EIU, members of the Board of Presidents, leaders of EIU’s schools, departments, and other units, along with EIU faculty and staff.
An overview of the Personnel Appointment Announcement Ceremony and Vision Alignment Session 1 – February 2023.
To strengthen the university’s organizational structure and achieve its strategic goals, the Board of Presidents and the University Council decided to appoint nine staff members to leadership positions in various centers, schools, departments, and academic divisions. At the Personnel Appointment Announcement Ceremony, EIU leaders congratulated the newly appointed staff members and expressed their hope that, with their professional knowledge and dedication, they would continue to improve their skills, fulfill their responsibilities, and contribute to EIU’s continued development.
During the Vision Alignment session, Dr Ngo Minh Duc outlined EIU’s key tasks in education and scientific research for the 2021–2025 period. Under the strategic goal of “Excellence in Teaching and Learning,” Dr Ngo Minh Duc emphasized that in 2023, EIU would expand its academic programs by introducing two new majors: Economics and Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering. The university would also develop plans to introduce programs in key fields needed by the labor market, such as Mechanical Engineering and Information Technology. In addition, EIU would develop talent programs to meet the needs of businesses and attract more students.
Mr Nguyen Tan Loi – Chairman of EIU, presents appointment decisions and flowers to the newly appointed staff members.
During the Vision Alignment session, Dr Ngo Minh Duc outlined EIU’s key tasks in education and scientific research for the 2021–2025 period. Under the strategic goal of “Excellence in Teaching and Learning,” Dr Ngo Minh Duc emphasized that in 2023, EIU would expand its academic programs by introducing two new majors: Economics and Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering. The university would also develop plans to introduce programs in key fields needed by the labor market, such as Mechanical Engineering and Information Technology. In addition, EIU would develop talent programs to meet the needs of businesses and attract more students.
Dr Ngo Minh Duc also presented specific plans to improve teaching quality, including training programs on curriculum development, teaching methods, and teaching skills for new lecturers. In addition, EIU would organize workshops on assessment methods and active learning approaches, such as case studies and project-based learning.
In addition, EIU focused on improving learning quality and student experiences by encouraging the effective use of the Moodle learning management system across the university and introducing new academic support services, such as office hours, tutoring programs, and writing labs. The university also placed special emphasis on providing students with more opportunities for company and hospital visits, internships, case-based learning, project-based learning, service-learning activities, and capstone projects in collaboration with businesses and lecturers.
During the session, Dr Ngo Minh Duc also shared an action plan to improve the quality of interdisciplinary and applied scientific research. Key activities included strengthening research partnerships with external organizations, businesses, local authorities, and educational institutions in Vietnam and abroad. EIU also aimed to increase the number of scientific publications and research projects involving students, as well as improve the quality of university-level scientific conferences.
Dr Ngo Minh Duc – President of EIU, presents the Vision Alignment session topic “Directions for Implementing Key Tasks in 2023: Education and Scientific Research.”
Following Dr Ngo Minh Duc’s presentation, the Vision Alignment session received many comments, suggestions, and ideas from EIU faculty and staff to help improve the university’s development plans for the coming period.
Through the session, the EIU community gained a clearer understanding of the university’s development directions in two key areas: Education and Scientific Research. The session also provided an opportunity for faculty and staff to share ideas and suggestions to develop a comprehensive plan based on EIU’s vision of “Providing high-quality education with practical learning experiences, achieving excellence in interdisciplinary research, and building strong connections with businesses and the community.” Together, the EIU community continues to work toward the university’s mission of “Enhancing Knowledge – Serving the Community.”
EIU faculty members share their thoughts and suggestions during the session.
