On October 28, 2026, School of Engineering, University of Phayao, led by Associate Professor Dr. Nattapong Damrongwiriyanupap, Dean of the School of Engineering, together with the School’s executive management team, convened a staff consultation and brainstorming forum at Meeting Room EN1104. The meeting aimed to encourage academic and administrative staff to actively participate in assessing the School’s current status, prevailing circumstances, institutional needs, and future development priorities. The insights and recommendations gathered will contribute to a report to be presented to the University Council before the conclusion of the Dean’s term of office.

During the meeting, Associate Professor Dr. Nattapong Damrongwiriyanupap presented a comprehensive overview of the School’s performance over the preceding four years, highlighting key achievements, institutional progress, and significant areas for organizational development. The presentation provided a foundation for subsequent discussions, during which academic and administrative staff were invited to exchange perspectives, share insights, and offer constructive recommendations. These discussions were structured around the School’s institutional development plan and five strategic areas of administration: 1) Curriculum Development and Teaching and Learning; 2) Student Quality and Development; 3) Research, Academic Services, and the Preservation of Arts and Culture; 4) Institutional Management and Administration; and 5) Human Resource Development and Management.

The forum represented an important initiative to strengthen inclusive participation and collaborative engagement among personnel across the School. It provided an opportunity to collectively review institutional performance, examine emerging challenges and evolving circumstances, and identify organizational development needs from diverse perspectives. The feedback and recommendations obtained will inform the School’s future strategic development directions, ensuring continuity in institutional governance, enhancing educational quality, and strengthening its capacity to advance its vision of “Becoming a Leading Engineering Learning Hub for Industry and Communities.”