31/07/2024
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DAI NAM UNIVERSITY - OUR 2025 MISSION AND 2030 VISION
I. OUR MISSION, VISION, EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY AND CORE VALUES
1.1. MISSION
Dai Nam University was founded on November 14th, 2007 in accordance with Decision 1535/TTg of the Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. It has been known as a university for multi-disciplinary application and training since its inception.
As Dai Nam slogan says “To train learners to have a good life and be good citizens; contributing to the strong promotion of the national education system".
DNU's mission is “Training graduates to lead fulfilling lives and become upstanding citizens"
1.2. VISION
To become the top priority for learners. Dai Nam University’s core training concentrates on the fields of Healthcare & Protection, including Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing; emphasizing investment development and internationalization of fields in high demand, including: IT, Computer Science, Business Administration, International Business, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, E-commerce, Multimedia, Tourism and Travel Service Management, and Foreign Studies (English, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, etc.)
DNU’s core training concentrates on the fields of Healthcare & Protection, including Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing
By the year 2030, Dai Nam University is expected to rank among the most trustworthy destinations in Vietnam for learners of multiple professions. In terms of scientific and technological research, Dai Nam aims at making significant advancements in research and technology transfer in the field of Public Health Care and Protection.
1.3. EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
Our philosophy is “Education is enlightening”. Our current intellect-driven society has been and will be constantly influenced by knowledge. The rapid development of science and technology greatly emphasizes the need for constant learning and adapting among learners to achieve a fulfilling life. One can not aspire to change their life if they refuse to improve their knowledge, wisdom and mindset.
1.4. CORE VALUES
“Quality - Transparency - Efficiency”
Quality & Efficiency: The best educational quality within students’ financial capabilities.
Devotion & Dedication: Commitment and conscientiousness are among the most precious values within the staff, lecturers, and generations of students at Dai Nam University.
Integrity & Respect: Honesty and forthrightness in both professional and personal lives. Respect for human dignity and laws.
Individual talent & Collective intellect: Every breakthrough is rooted in personal creativity, but the keys to long-term success are shared knowledge and solidarity.
Inheritance & Innovation: Sustainable development and improvement on the basis of inheriting and upholding traditional values
1.5. OUR PERSPECTIVES ON DEVELOPMENT
"Building Society's Trust"
We pursue sustainable development based on the foundation of "Dai Nam University - A united home", and the spirit of "One for all - All for one".
Our staff and lecturers live by the motto: "Avoid whatever shall harm students in the slightest, and pursue what is best for them".
II. STRATEGIC GOALS
2.1. GENERAL GOALS
Dai Nam University focuses on career-oriented training in the following fields: Economics, Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences, Health, and Foreign Studies.
Dai Nam University is one of the first 8 universities to achieve Accreditation for Educational Institutions verified by the New set of Standards of the Ministry of Education and Training.
2.2. SPECIFIC GOALS
a) Our learners (bachelors, masters, and doctorates) are equipped with core knowledge, expertise, skills, and moral qualities needed for their future career that satisfy the needs of businesses.
b) Our scientific and technological researches and projects meet national standards and are gradually approaching international standards. The results of such projects will be widely applicable, socially and economically efficient, and become the foundation for our high-quality training.
c) Further development of the University is fostered by highly qualified science researchers and professors of national standards.
d) Students’ learning process and scientific research are facilitated by our highly synchronized and modern material facilities.
e) The institution provides a multi-disciplinary and application-oriented training module, with a practical structure consisting of foreign languages and interdisciplinary fields. We are becoming independent yet socially responsible by cooperating with other academic institutions, offices, and businesses, etc.
Dai Nam University was honored to receive the Certificate of Merit from the Prime Minister in the University’s 10th Anniversary Celebration (14/11/2017)
Dai Nam University was honored to receive the Certificate of Merit from Ministry of Education and Training in the University’s 15th Anniversary Celebration (14/11/2007 - 14/11/2022)
f) Our financial resources are sustained and extended for effective spending. We are diversifying our sources of income by strengthening and expanding cooperation with domestic and foreign partners, as well as utilizing capital mobilization in accordance with newly-updated and specific mechanisms.
2.3. MAJOR TARGETS
2.3.1. Teaching and Training
Opening 3 - 5 new Undergraduates Majors, 2-3 Masters Degrees, and 2 Doctorate Degrees by 2025;
Reaching 10,000 undergraduates and 1000 postgraduates by 2025;
Promoting joint training by combining centralized methods and E-learning. By 2025, all subjects will have digital lectures and E-learning studying documents;
Developing an open educational resource system;
100% of graduates getting a job related to their study.
2.3.2. Scientific and Technological Research
Dai Nam University places special emphasis on scientific research and technology transfer in Public Healthcare and Protection.
We pay special attention to ensure the quality of our scientific conferences and to enhance the effectiveness of specialized seminars (at national/ international level).
Goals to 2025:
- 100% of full-time lecturers conduct scientific research; 50% of masters and 100% of doctoral lecturers have at least 1 scientific article published in a specialized journal each year or presented at national/ global conferences and seminars. We also strive to have articles appearing in international specialized journals.
- Publishing 1 monograph and organizing 1-2 national/international scientific conferences and seminars.
- Regularly updating results from scientific research on our website for training and research purposes.
- Establishing and operating in-depth research crews, including 1-2 advanced research groups.
Other scientific and technological research targets:
- School-level Scientific research topics: 30 topics/year
- State-level Scientific research topics: 01 topic/year
- Increasing the percentage of full-time staff participating in science and technology activities: 08 lecturers/topic
- Increasing funding for research and training practices, reaching at least VND 10 million for each researcher, and an ideal gain by 5% each year.
Our priority is developing a contingent of staff with honorable characters, high expertise, a wide range of knowledge, and skills of international standards.
A contingent of DNU's Heads, lecturers and staff with honorable characters, high expertise, a wide range of knowledge, and skills of international standards
2.3.3. Staff development
Our priority is developing a contingent of staff with honorable character, high expertise, a wide range of knowledge, and skills of international standards.
Lecturers account for 75% of our staff crew, making up a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. 80-90% of our staff own postgraduate qualifications, and 30% hold a doctoral degree. The number is predicted to reach 45% by 2020 and over 70% by 2030, while the number of professors or vice professors will approach 30-35%.
Every year, 35-40 turns of foreign lecturers and scientists come to teach and conduct their research at Dai Nam University.
100% of managers are trained and fostered to improve their professional qualifications, foreign language skills, and management skills based on advanced university governance standards. At least 25% of administrative managers are fluent in English.
2.3.4. Quality assurance
- Since 2020, Dai Nam University has been running an internal quality assurance procedure verified by the accreditation of higher education institutions;
- By 2020, at least 10% of Dai Nam University's training programs were either self-assessed or reviewed by national standards;
- Before 2030, 10% of our strategic training programs will be qualified for the ASEAN University Network's regulations, according to AUN's quality accreditation standards.
- By 2025, Dai Nam University will meet the quality standards of AUN.
- By 2030, Dai Nam University will receive full accreditation in accordance with the process and standards of AUN.
2.3.5. Modern infrastructure to support high-quality training and research needs
At present, we are optimizing our buildings at no.1 Xom St, Phu Lam Ward, Ha Dong for all training activities, including: undergraduate and postgraduate education; diploma 2 and short-term training. We also monitor and manage a well-built online system that allows students to own an internal access account for their studies and science research.
By 2025, we will have completed the construction of 4 large buildings at Dai Nam University's complex at Xom St., including:
A 15-story Head Office Building and lecture hall building;
A 9-story library and lecture hall building;
A 15-story hall of residence;
A specialized 9-story building for scientific research, experiments, and technology transfer for Health-related programs.
The buildings are constructed according to high-quality standards and equipped with practical modern facilities.
By 2030, we will have finished constructing the entire Dai Nam University Complex at no. 1 Xom St. with the design approved by the Hanoi People's Committee.
At the present, Dai Nam University’s campus in Xom St. is fully functional.
2.3.6. Developing long-term financial resources
We are developing sustainable financial resources for our stable operation and long-term development.
III. STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS
3.1. Fostering our professional and management staff
We are assigning departments to fulfill our 2020-2030 vision, in both quality and quantity.
Dai Nam University will continue to implement our doctoral training program and offer supporting policies for staff training, publishing scientific research results, and attending national/ international scientific conferences and seminars.
It is our priority to improve the living standards of our staff by creating well-paid jobs and providing a friendly working environment with generous offers that promote opportunities and dedication.
3.2. Improving the quality and efficiency in training
Dai Nam University focuses on credit-based training, along with implementing updated dual-major and dual-degree programs. We constantly renovate our available education contents and teaching methods with new curricula, reference materials, and IT appliances. All these changes are to be completed before June 2020, accompanied by innovations in training, teaching and assessment methods, as well as sufficient studying materials.
Improving the quality of English language teaching is also prioritized. We maintain the current scale of postgraduate training in Hanoi to maximize practical application and keep renovating training programs to meet national standards in cooperation with multiple foreign universities.
Dai Nam University frequently participates in undergraduate and postgraduate training projects, teacher training, and IT application in foreign language teaching. We are involved in the verifying and training process of the National Program of Foreign Language Teaching for domestic high schools and secondary schools.
Quality education makes the 'brandname' of Dai Nam University
3.3. Improving the quality and efficiency of science research
Dai Nam University continuously enhances the improvising and management process of science and technology activities to witness remarkable results. Our scientific breakthroughs are practiced in staff training to complete the school's mission.
We promote research cooperations between the University and external units (both domestic and international), between the University’s departments as well as between department members.
We ensure that our scientific findings secure a place in national specialized journals, or in reports at national & international science conferences.
Our staff crew is capable of completing the assigned tasks with our training program, especially our young and field-leading lecturers, raising the general level of teaching staff and researchers.
We apply modern Information & Technology equipment in building open material archives, including digital sources, for both school work and public use. Stable Internet access is always available for our staff and students. Information about the University’s activities, especially regarding training programs and scientific research, is also being updated on our online network.
3.4. Improving quality assurance
We develop our self-operated internal Quality Assurance Department and provide professional training for quality assurance personnel to create harmony and motivate all members to participate in the construction and culture promotion of Dai Nam University.
The department ensures that our training programs meet national and international standards based on the quality accreditation roadmap. We prioritize international quality and suitability for strategic tasks of high-quality talent training programs. Along with conducting self-assessment and getting examined on AUN standards; we adjust our training programs according to the core philosophy of advanced universities.
3.5. Effective management and financial spending
Following the motto "Generously invest in whatever is needed, but never waste a dime on unnecessities."
3.6. Enhancing the quality and efficiency of international cooperation
With an aim to innovate the management process to produce explicit outputs, we actively cooperate with foreign partners in training and research projects, as well as diverse exchange programs for students and lecturers.
We strengthen new international partnerships to secure a source of scholarships, facilities, equipment, documents, books, and intellect for training and scientific research. Dai Nam University has expanded our exchange programs and recruited more funding and research partners to support professional training for high school English teachers. One of our tasks is to ensure the number of foreign teachers working at Dai Nam each year, most of them work on short-term at Postgraduate levels.
Moreover, we effectively exploit and mobilize our funding from businesses for cooperative training and scientific research with universities from Japan, the United States, China, Korea, etc.
We are diversifying our application process with new sources and highly competitive methods, gradually increasing the number of foreign students.
On top of that, we conduct several staff exchange programs with Taiwan, Thailand, Korea, China and many other countries. Students are encouraged to voluntarily join exchange programs with countries whose first languages are taught at Dai Nam University.
Our 2025 development strategy and 2030 vision are driven by a set of 5-year plans divided into annual plans and targets.
IV. ORGANIZATIONAL OPERATION
Our 2025 development strategy and 2030 vision are driven by a set of 5-year plans divided into annual plans and targets, which are widely assigned to every student and every unit.
Each department gets to design its yearly plan, based on mutual goals, and deliberately finish its tasks. School-based organizations such as Trade Unions, Youth Unions, and Student Associations take the responsibility of actively building creative plans to implement the Development Strategy of Dai Nam University.
Every year, we reassess the completion of the strategy, usually on the occasion of the Staff conference and the school year's review. On that basis, we determine and adjust new goals for the following school year.
By 2025, a comprehensive review of the Development Strategy will be conducted, to formulate a new plan for the next period.
Dr. Le Dac Son - Chairman of Dai Nam University Council
