The School of Liberal Arts, University of Phayao, convened the 1st Graduate Faculty Meeting for the Second Semester of Academic Year 2026 on Monday, October 26, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM via Microsoft Teams. The meeting was presided over by Asst. Prof. Dr. Chittima Kaweera, Dean of the School of Liberal Arts, alongside Asst. Prof. Dr. Phitsinee Sathientharadol, Associate Dean for Administration and Academic Affairs. A total of 24 attendees joined the session, including graduate faculty members across three programs including Thai, Applied Linguistics, and English as well as graduate coordinators.
The primary objective of the meeting was to convey essential announcements and guidelines regarding graduate education administration and to align operational practices with the criteria and academic standards of the University of Phayao. The meeting acknowledged key announcements and directives, including the Academic Calendar for Academic Year 2026 for regular graduate students and Master's students (Plan B / Plan 2), the National Graduate Curriculum Standards (B.E. 2558 and B.E. 2565), regulations governing entry-level English proficiency requirements for doctoral candidates, English skill development frameworks for University of Phayao students, and procedures for the Doctoral Qualifying Examination (QE).
Furthermore, the session covered instructional guidelines for regular graduate students and Master's Plan B / Plan 2 students, applicant qualification criteria, and application documentation for graduate admissions at the School of Liberal Arts for the 2027 Academic Year. The meeting also reviewed project implementations under the Fiscal Year 2027 Operational Plan concerning graduate student development, establishing guidelines to enhance student potential in alignment with the quality benchmarks of both the School and the University.
This meeting serves as a vital effort in driving graduate education management, focusing on strengthening mutual understanding and collaboration between administrators and faculty members to continuously elevate curriculum quality, instruction, and student capability at the School of Liberal Arts, University of Phayao.