6 questions that made the Board of Directors of Dai Nam University "freeze" in front of 1,300 teachers: The "kind" test of Chairman of the Board of Directors Le Dac Son

At the 18th Anniversary of Dai Nam University (November 14) and the 43rd Anniversary of Vietnamese Teachers' Day (November 20) , Chairman of the University Council Le Dac Son raised six questions - seemingly simple but touching on the most fundamental values of a university: Kindness, Responsibility and Aspiration for development for the community.

These questions are not meant to challenge the Board of Directors, but are a strong reminder: “A university is only truly great when its staff are aligned with the right values and serve society together.”

That is also the spirit of Dai Nam University in the new period: taking people as the root - taking community as the goal - taking kindness as the foundation.

1. Is a good Principal enough for Dai Nam to reach new heights?

The vision of becoming a Top 10 university in Vietnam by 2037 cannot be the aspiration of just one person. No individual can create greatness if the collective is not strong enough.

Core message: “A university cannot be greater than the average quality of the people it produces.”

Therefore, Dai Nam prioritizes team development - considering it a core strategy to create sustainable value for society.

2. Go fast or go right? – The choice of a decent university

Amidst competitive pressure and prejudices about private universities, the question arises: choose the easy path to go fast or choose the right path to go far?

Dai Nam University chooses: “Go slow but be kind. Because going fast in the wrong direction only takes you faster… to the wrong place.”

This is the identity: firmly believing in the right educational philosophy, building long-term values for learners and the community, instead of chasing short-term fame.

3. Student happiness is not just a smile – it is the future

DNU asks the question: What is true happiness for students? Not in a few exciting moments on campus, but in: Learning what you want ; Doing what you study ; Living kindly with yourself and with society . Happiness is measured by ability, courage, career opportunities and the ability to contribute to the community – not by slogans.

4. Scientific research must help life – not just for… acceptance

The question posed by the President is very clear: how can Dai Nam's research be recognized by society?

Dai Nam University chooses applied research direction - solving practical problems of the community, businesses, and industries - instead of research for reporting.

The ICE (Institution – Culture – Education) model aims to: Create scientific products with Vietnamese spirit – serve Vietnamese people – for the Vietnamese community.

5. What do Indian students bring back home after their journey at Dai Nam University ?

Not just a degree. Not just professional skills. What DNU wants them to bring back is: Kindness, gratitude and cultural values that are deeply Vietnamese.

“We don't just train doctors – we train people who understand anthropology, who understand humanities.”

When international students leave Dai Nam with warm hearts, that is how the Vietnamese brand spreads to the world.

6. How to make Dai Nam brand loved – not just known?

An educational brand is not built by advertising. It is built by real people – real values – real kindness. Dai Nam University chooses a sustainable path: “If you want to be loved, teach kindly.”

A brand can only grow when society sees: Dai Nam students study for real, work well and live usefully for the community.

5 strategic pillars – the foundation for a university for the community

The questions of the Chairman of the School Board are not just a dialogue, but a guideline for the next stage of development: People-centered – strong team creates strong values . Firmly adhere to the philosophy of kindness – do not compromise with wrong things.

Happy School – Happy Learners – towards capacity and future

Research for the community – serving life, business and policy

Kind brand – loved for its values, not for its tricks

Over the past 18 years, Dai Nam has grown with perseverance, humility and consistency. Not relying on luck, not relying on slogans – but relying on people and the desire to create value for society.

Chairman Le Dac Son's six questions are a reminder: Greatness does not come from words. Greatness comes from a team working together for what is right – and serving the community together.

Each cadre, lecturer, employee and student is a piece of the future of Dai Nam. When each person makes himself great in his small scope, Dai Nam University will be great in the future of the country.