On the morning of 4th March, the Council of VNUHCM-University of Science convened its 11th University Council Conference, attended by members of the University Council, the Supervisory Board, administrative leaders, and representatives from functional departments.

At the opening ceremony, Assoc. Prof. Trần Cao Vinh, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the University Council, highlighted key agenda items for the meeting, which included the enrolment scheme for 2023, the initiative to establish a training programme that meets international quality standards in Materials Science, the method for leasing public property, regulations on Internal Expenditure for 2023, and the operational plan for the University Council, Supervisory Board, and the University itself for the year 2023. He also affirmed the role of University Council members in providing insights on the proposed matters.

Assoc. Prof. Trần Lê Quan, the President, presented the draft of the University’s Operational Plan for 2023, the draft regulations on the organisation and operation of the University, and the project concerning the management and leasing of public property at VNUHCM-University of Science. This reflects the University’s responsibilities and objectives under its essential action plan, particularly in the first years of implementing the Project on Renovating the Operational Mechanism.

During the discussions, Assoc. Prof. Vũ Hải Quân, a member of the Executive Committee of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Party Committee of VNUHCM, and Chancellor of VNUHCM, remarked, “In implementing the contents of the University’s Operational Plan for 2023, it is crucial to consider the level of student satisfaction regarding the University’s activities and the satisfaction of staff with the management and operation of the institution.”

Additionally, D.Sc. Nguyễn Hữu Lệ, Chairman of TMA Technology Group (TTG) and a member of the University Council, raised a pertinent question: “Will ChatGPT affect higher education activities and students?” He also emphasised the necessity for the University to focus on short-term training programmes that align with societal needs.

Moreover, Mr Diệp Bảo Cánh, General Director of Redsun Solar Energy Joint Stock Company and a member of the University Council, underscored the importance of ensuring the quality of services when leasing public properties: “This is a matter of paramount concern.”

In his report, D.Sc. Trần Thái Sơn, Head of the Academic Affairs Office and member of the University Council, outlined the 2023 enrolment scheme, indicating that the University offers 28 major programmes and will admit students through six different methods. He added that the target is to recruit 500 students for the Distance Learning Programme, although there will be no regular admissions for the Joint Programme in 2023.

After commenting, the University’s Council members voted to approve 09 draft contents proposed by the University in the meeting.

Following the discussions, the University Council members voted to approve nine draft proposals submitted by the University during the meeting.

At the conclusion of the session, Assoc. Prof. Trần Cao Vinh summarised the proceedings and delivered the closing remarks.

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