Student Affairs Department
The student affairs department is basically responsible for all kinds of activities and services regarding the students, including the students’ welfare. For example, the project of financial support from the government, educational scholarships, the organizing of students’ activities, health services (first aid room located on the second floor of the office of the president building), entertainment services, military services, privilege cards etc.
The student affairs department is basically responsible for all kinds of activities and services regarding the students, including the students’ welfare. For example, the project of financial support from the government, educational scholarships, the organizing of students’ activities, health services (first aid room located on the second floor of the office of the president building), entertainment services, military services, privilege cards etc.
Student Support Arrangement
1.0 Student Services
Student Services aims to assist students to complete their course successfully through specialist, professional services. SUIC Student Services now offers three services: Academic advisers, Student Welfare and Financial Advice, and Student Counseling.
Student Services aims to assist students to complete their course successfully through specialist, professional services. SUIC Student Services now offers three services: Academic advisers, Student Welfare and Financial Advice, and Student Counseling.
1.1 Academic adviser:
The University provides the advisers for the students each year. The advisers will give the useful advice in the academic affairs including registration, and withdrawal from the course and other academic issues for which the students might need support.
The University provides the advisers for the students each year. The advisers will give the useful advice in the academic affairs including registration, and withdrawal from the course and other academic issues for which the students might need support.
1.2 Student Welfare and Financial Advice
Student Welfare Officers provide information and guidance on all financial considerations, accommodation, and the immigration implications for international students, and student counseling.
Student Welfare Officers provide information and guidance on all financial considerations, accommodation, and the immigration implications for international students, and student counseling.
1.2.1 Accommodation
The team will assist students to find appropriate accommodation. If students are renting private accommodation, they can come to see the student affairs advisor or the student affair officerfor assistance into verifythe terms of the contract or tenancy agreement and any penalties they may apply.
The team will assist students to find appropriate accommodation. If students are renting private accommodation, they can come to see the student affairs advisor or the student affair officerfor assistance into verifythe terms of the contract or tenancy agreement and any penalties they may apply.
1.2.2 International Students and immigration status
SUIC will assist International Students with the documentation required for overseas students to obtain a student visa. Once in Thailand on a “student visa”, the student’s right to remain in the country, may be affected by changing or withdrawing from the course.
SUIC will assist International Students with the documentation required for overseas students to obtain a student visa. Once in Thailand on a “student visa”, the student’s right to remain in the country, may be affected by changing or withdrawing from the course.
1.2.3 Financial Advice
a) Student Loan: Please contact the Students Affairs Officer for the form.
b) Grant: Please contact the Student Affairs Officer for the form.
c) Scholarship
Annual Vatel Scholarship
The annual BBA Hotel Management Vatel Scholarship is potentially awarded to the best performing student (as deemed by Vatel) at the end of the second year of studies. The scholarship means that Vatel will pay for one student’s tuition fee during the third year of their studies (not including internship fees).
Annual Vatel Scholarship
The annual BBA Hotel Management Vatel Scholarship is potentially awarded to the best performing student (as deemed by Vatel) at the end of the second year of studies. The scholarship means that Vatel will pay for one student’s tuition fee during the third year of their studies (not including internship fees).
1.3 Student Counseling and Mental Health Support
Whilst studying at SUIC, students may encounter difficulties with university life, perhaps with their classes, assignments, finance, friends and relationships. Depending on the individual circumstance, SUIC will recommend appropriate specialist advice.
Whilst studying at SUIC, students may encounter difficulties with university life, perhaps with their classes, assignments, finance, friends and relationships. Depending on the individual circumstance, SUIC will recommend appropriate specialist advice.
Interruption of Study
A dissatisfied student will need to seriously consider the reasons for their discontent. For example, students may feel they have chosen an unsuitable course, students may be disappointed with their relations with other students, teachers or ‘student life’ in general, students may feel they cannot meet the various academic demands.
If students find themselves in one or more of these categories, they should consult with their advisers in the first instance. The options of transfer, of withdrawal from the course, or simply taking time out exits; however, consultations are required before making any decisions or recommendations.
A dissatisfied student will need to seriously consider the reasons for their discontent. For example, students may feel they have chosen an unsuitable course, students may be disappointed with their relations with other students, teachers or ‘student life’ in general, students may feel they cannot meet the various academic demands.
If students find themselves in one or more of these categories, they should consult with their advisers in the first instance. The options of transfer, of withdrawal from the course, or simply taking time out exits; however, consultations are required before making any decisions or recommendations.
2. Student Development
2.1 Seminars
SUIC offers various academic seminars, which are related to the fields of art and design. Seminars cover many topics and encourage students to observe different uses of media in many industries such as, documentary, film and design for future. Seminars can be located within the University or outside the University campus.
SUIC offers various academic seminars, which are related to the fields of art and design. Seminars cover many topics and encourage students to observe different uses of media in many industries such as, documentary, film and design for future. Seminars can be located within the University or outside the University campus.
2.2 English Language Courses
SUIC also provides special English courses to develop English language skills for Thai and international students. There are two courses running every year. During May June and July, courses are offered for students who need to take intensive English, or for students who wish to improve their English skills before the academic year begins. Separate fees are required for intensive English language courses.
SUIC also provides special English courses to develop English language skills for Thai and international students. There are two courses running every year. During May June and July, courses are offered for students who need to take intensive English, or for students who wish to improve their English skills before the academic year begins. Separate fees are required for intensive English language courses.
3. Student Union
Located on 3rd floor, the President’s office, Wang Tha Pra. Provides service and organizing student activities, military services and student’s discount cards.
Located on 3rd floor, the President’s office, Wang Tha Pra. Provides service and organizing student activities, military services and student’s discount cards.
3.1 Student activities -example
“Paint for Kids”
The project “Paint for Kids” aimed to create awareness of social responsibility within a local community and to encourage students to provide a public service. The repainting of school buildings and facilities as a public service had a very successful outcome.
The project “Paint for Kids” aimed to create awareness of social responsibility within a local community and to encourage students to provide a public service. The repainting of school buildings and facilities as a public service had a very successful outcome.
“Community Service Program”
Each year, the Student Committee will select a destination and perform a community service. For 2009, 56 Vatel students went to the Sea Turtle Conservation Center at Sattahip to gain information about sea turtles and cleaning turtle ponds. After the ponds were cleaned, the students went to Rayong for more beach games and activities. On the second day, before returning to Bangkok, the students’ last mission was to clean the beach and help conserve the environment.
4. Health Services
The health service office is located on the second floor of the Office of the President’s building. It is open from 8.30 – 16.30. The nearest hospital is Siriraj Hospital, which is accessible by ferry from Phra Chan pier across The Chao Phraya River to Wang Lang pier.
Each year, the Student Committee will select a destination and perform a community service. For 2009, 56 Vatel students went to the Sea Turtle Conservation Center at Sattahip to gain information about sea turtles and cleaning turtle ponds. After the ponds were cleaned, the students went to Rayong for more beach games and activities. On the second day, before returning to Bangkok, the students’ last mission was to clean the beach and help conserve the environment.
4. Health Services
The health service office is located on the second floor of the Office of the President’s building. It is open from 8.30 – 16.30. The nearest hospital is Siriraj Hospital, which is accessible by ferry from Phra Chan pier across The Chao Phraya River to Wang Lang pier.
5. Student Feedback
A. Students will be asked to complete the evaluation form in each class at the end of the term. This can help SUIC’s management team evaluate every aspects of the lecturer’s method of teaching.
B. Students are encouraged to contribute their point of views and comments on the services offered including their opinions of SUIC’s website and Moodle.
C. Two students from each year will be voted by all students of that year to become class representatives and act as members of a Student Board. A meeting will be arranged every month for all members of the Student Board and the M.D.P. Board of Management. Students may wish to comment on a particular service, whether it be student welfare, student counseling, student support, or on the overall service. They should bring all points for discussion and be raised at the meeting.
A. Students will be asked to complete the evaluation form in each class at the end of the term. This can help SUIC’s management team evaluate every aspects of the lecturer’s method of teaching.
B. Students are encouraged to contribute their point of views and comments on the services offered including their opinions of SUIC’s website and Moodle.
C. Two students from each year will be voted by all students of that year to become class representatives and act as members of a Student Board. A meeting will be arranged every month for all members of the Student Board and the M.D.P. Board of Management. Students may wish to comment on a particular service, whether it be student welfare, student counseling, student support, or on the overall service. They should bring all points for discussion and be raised at the meeting.
