Assumption University would like to congratulate Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suwattana Eamoraphan for receiving honorary alumni recognition for providing distinguished service to the Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University.
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The Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University, has been supporting and honoring alumni who devote themselves to the benefits of Thailand’s education and society and also to the benefits of the Faculty since 2005. On the foundation day of the Faculty of Education on 10 July 2020, the Alumni Board Committees have selected 19 outstanding alumni including Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suwattana Eamoraphan, Dean of Graduate School of Human Sciences, Assumption University of Thailand, and presented them the 2020 Honorary Alumni Award.
What is your goal in terms of improving the School?
“In terms of the School, as the Dean, I would like to see all our programs continue to evolve and grow in keeping with the needs and requirements of our students. As the GSHS has four disciplines, to actualize our vision we have to all work together to recognize how education contributes to the human experience, career achievement and even emotional well-being. Our programs have to meet the needs of our students and at the same time respect their diversity in both culture and other characteristics. We have to think ahead, change with the times and adjust our curriculum, teaching and personal perspectives to focus on keeping up with the future. As the Dean, I hope to instill this vision and encourage a positive, proactive approach in all the staff and faculty of the school.”
What are the challenges ahead for the GSHS?
“I think the challenges ahead for the GSHS are the same as the challenges for higher education as a whole. The traditional ways of teaching and learning are shifting. Student needs and demand for higher education is changing, this includes many of the aspects of what has been the system of higher education for many decades. Technology has changed how to learn, where to learn and who can learn. Challenges for the GSHS is keeping up with these new hybrid or technology enhanced ways to teach while at the same time providing a personalized and relevant education for all our students.”
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suwattana Eamoraphan’s Profile
Educational Background
- 1980: Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction (Mathematics Education), Pennsylvania State University, U.S.A
- 1982: M.Ed. Education Research, Chulalongkorn University
- 1970: B.Ed. (Hons.) Secondary Education (Mathematics- Science), Chulalongkorn University
Professional Background
- 2017-Present: Dean, Graduate School of Human Sciences, Assumption University
- 2015-2017: Associate Dean, Graduate School of Human Sciences, Assumption University
- 2008-2015: Associate Dean, Graduate School of Education, Assumption University
- 2001-2004: Chair Person, Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University
- 1992-2008: Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University
- 1984-1987: Research Office, SEAMEO-RECSAM Penang, Malaysia
- 1983-1992: Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University
- 1972-1983: Lecturer, Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University
- 1971-1972: Assistant Lecturer, Department of Education Research
Royal Decorations
- 2004: Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
- 2002: The Chakrabarti Mala Medal
- 1999: Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant
- 1996: Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
