About PSU
Overview
The vision, mission and goals of Prince of Songkla University have been laid out clearly in order to give a well defined guidance and facilitating the systematic working and administration of the university to achieve its objectives. The university emblem, university color and university flower are the three symbols which will invariably invoke the senses of belonging and the feeling of nostalgia in all of our alumni.It is also an obligation of the University to prepare and publish a summary report of its performance for viewing by the public. The latest report was in the form of a biannual report for the years 2006-2007.
Multimedia presentation about Prince of Songkla University and a collection of the University' songs made available for viewing may be accessed below. ：
* The Pride of Excellence(Thai Version)
* The Peninsula's Promis(Thai Version)
* The Pride of Excellence(English Version)
* The Peninsula's Promise (English Version)
* The Pride of Excellence (Chinese Version)
Other University informations may be found at the following web pages. ：
Vision/ Mission / Goal
- Vision:
- Mission:
- Goals:
- To create value for research works by organizing and distilling them into excellent specialized core-knowledge with a view to produce tangible innovation to drive the future, and to drive Prince of Songkla University into a leading university in the region.
- Number of patents/ copyrights.
- Ranking status of the university, both university-wise and discipline-wise.
- The keeping up of the university presence in the circle of institutions of excellence in tertiary education.
- To search for knowledge and wisdom to create a wealth of academic resources which is essential for a sustainable development to reach the status of a leading research-intensive university; and to engage in transferring of knowledge and technology to community in order to strengthen and raise the community potential, and to increase the competitiveness of the country in the international level.
- Number of published research papers/person/year.
- Number of staff actively engaged in research.
- To produce graduates who are knowledgeable about their professions, behave in accordance with good Thai moral value, possess life skill and public consciousness, competent to compete in international job market.
- Percentage of success in jobs finding and self employ.
- Level of satisfaction of employers.
- Percentage of graduates who work outside the country.
- To create academic context which is widely opened and easily accessible for acquisition of knowledge, in a variety of dimensions, formats and platforms whose contents are diversely and comprehensively integrated in order to develop local human resources into a society of learning and wisdom.
- Number of online programs which are presented in the form of virtual university.
- To utilize the strategy of proactive management consistent with the administration of multi-campus university, and to operate the system within the practical framework of good governance with emphasis on efficiency, transparency and accountability.
- Ratio of current revenue/accumulated revenue.
- Rate of increase of revenue.
- To increase competency and to re-engineering the university culture so as to be an institution of learning which accumulates and manages knowledge in a manner which leads to a lasting and stable development.
- Fifty percent of all academic staff will be the holders of doctoral degree/ equivalent within 2009.
Prince of Songkla University is a leading research-based university in Asia, fulfilling its inspiration of producing internationally recognized graduates, actively engaging in providing services to community, taking a leading role in the preservation and enhancement of national heritage in arts and culture.
2.1 To develop the university into a society of learning based on multi-culture background and sufficiency economy principles, and allow general public an easy and convenient access to learn and gain from whatever forms an sources of knowledge available in the university.
2.2. To build up expertise and take a leading role in areas of study consistent with the inherent potential of our locality and create a linkage to the global network.
2.3. To integrate and applied knowledge based on practical experiences to teaching in order to instill intellectual wisdom, virtue, competency and international world-view vision in our graduates.
Key Performance Indicator (level of goals)
Key Performance Indicator (level of goals)
Key Performance Indicator (level of goals)
Key Performance Indicator (level of goals)
Key Performance Indicator (level of goals)
Level of financial stability, evaluate from,
Key Performance Indicator (level of goals)
Emblem, Flower and Color of the University
University Emblem:
On 29th July 1969 Prince of Songkla University was granted the Royal permission to use its present emblem which is a modification of the personal emblem of HRH Prince Mahidol the Royal Father of His Majesty the King. Prince of Songkla University emblem is composed of the Royal Coat of Arms of Thailand placed under the great crown of victory (Phra Maha Phichi Mongkut) and above the intertwined two Thai letters " ม.อ.". The intertwined letters is circumscribed by a partial circle of the blue ribbon bearing the inscription “มหาวิทยาลัยสงขลานครินทร์” which is the name of the university in Thai.- The great crown of victory or Phra Maha Phichi Monkut: One of the most important Royal Regalia of Thailand which signifies the status of the King.
- The Royal Coat of Arms of Thailand: Represent the house of Chakri dynasty, consist of the discus (Chakra) and the trident (Trisula) the celestial weapon of the God Narayana of whom the King of Chakri dynasty is seen as a personification.
- The intertwined two Thai letters “ ม.อ.” : The two intertwining letters are the Thai initials of the name of HRH Prince Mahidol (Mahidol Adulyadej)
- The university's name, “สงขลานครินทร์” : The honorific name, a part of the full title “ Somdej Chao Fa Mahidol Adulyadej Kromma Khun Songkla Nakarin”, which means “ HRH Mahidol Adulyadej the ruler of the city of Songkla” bestowed upon HRH Prince Mahidol by King Rama V in 1903. His Royal Highness was elevated posthumously to "Somdej Chao Fa Mahidol Adulyadej Kromma Luang Songkla Nakarin" on 30 November 1929 by King Rama VII.
University flower: The official flower of Prince of Songkla University is the flower of “Sritrang tree” (Jacaranda filicifolia(Anders) D.Don), which is an indigenous plant of Brazil.
University color: The official color of Prince of Songkla University is “Blue”. The color which is used to denote noble or Royal bloodline of which the university namesake, HRH Prince Mahidol, was one.
VCD
Three sets of VCD guide to Prince of Songkla University, and a set of University’s songs have been prepared. They are :
Annual report 2008-2009
Prince of Songkla University has continuously developed and improve its performance consistent with the framework laid out in the university development plan and administrative strategy that place emphasis on systematic works approach. The University has established a well defined policy, good administrative system with good governance, and aiming for a strong financial base in the long run in order that the University could achieve its objective of becoming a research intensive university. An overview of the University/ campuses/ faculties/ units performances during the years 2006 – 2007 may be found at :
www.planning.psu.ac.th/vijai/report/PSU-Annual-Report49-50.pdf
History
On September 22, 1967, His Majesty the King graciously granted the University the name “Prince of Songkla University” in honor of his beloved father, His Royal Highness Somdej Chao Fa Mahidol Adulyadej Kromma Luang Songkla Nakarin. In commemoration of this auspicious occasion, the university has since proclaimed September, 22 of every year as “Songkla Nakarin Day”, one of the important dates in the calendar of yearly events of the university. A brief history of the University and the biography of the University namesake, His Royal Highness the King’s father may be found through the links shown below.
- A brief biography of HRH Prince Mahidol Adulyadej
- History of Prince of Songkla University
Biography of His Royal Highness Prince Mahidol Adulyadej
The university’s namesake, His Royal Highness Somdej Chao Fa Mahidol Adulyadej Kromma Luang Songkla Nakarin, formerly Prince Mahidol Adulyadej, was the father of King Ananda Mahidol and King Bhumibol Adulyadej. HRH Prince Mahidol was born on 1st January 1892, the 69th child of His Majesty King Rama V and the 7th of Queen Savang Vadhana.
Prince Mahidol was brought up according to the Royal Thai tradition, started his education at the Royal School within the Grand Palace and ordained at the age of 13 as a Buddhist novice. Before his ordination, the title of Somdej Chao Fa Mahidol Adulyadej Kromma Khun Songkla Nakarin was bestowed upon him. He was later sent to study at Harrow, a renowned public boarding school in England, for about one year and a half. In accordance with the wishes of his Royal Father, who had close relation with Emperor Wiliiam II, Prince Mahidol proceeded to study in Germany, at the Royal Prussian Military Preparatory college at Potsdam which offered course of study in the humanities and sciences in addition to training in military discipline. The education in humanities and sciences while at Potsdam had profound and lasting impacts on his outlook, philosophy and personality. His Royal Highness furthered his study at the Imperial Military Academy at Gross Lichterfelde in Berlin and subsequently attended the Murwik Imperial German Naval Academy at Flensburg in 1912. In that year he was commissioned as Lieutenant in both the imperial German Navy and the Royal Thai Navy. At the outbreak of World War I, after completing naval study in Germany, Prince Mahidol returned to Thailand and was assigned to a teaching post at the Royal Naval Academy.
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As a teacher, Prince Mahidol came to aware of the extent of the poor state of the teaching of basic sciences in Thailand. Through contact with his half-brother and old friend, Prince Rangsit, who was then the Chief of the Royal Medical College, Prince Mahidol also came to recognized the dire need for improvement in the standards of medical and public health education in Thailand, particularly the conditions of medical practice which was much lagged behind the western standard. He had come to the conclusion that good education in basic sciences and a well maintained public health service is essential factor in the development of human resources of the country. In 1916 after being promoted to the rank of Captain (Royal Guard), Prince Mahidol resigned from the Royal Thai Navy to pursue his conviction by going aboard to study public health at Harvard, Massachusetts.
With a plan to support hospitals and medical school in Thailand, Prince Mahidol and his Queen Mother used their own fund to set up scholarships for Thai citizens to study medicine and public health related fields aboard. The first group of scholarship-holders were sent to study in the US, one of them Miss Sangwan Talaphat a nursing student, was to become his future wife. Prince Mahidol married Miss Sangwan Talaphat on 10 September 1920 and received his Certificate in Public Health from Harvard in 1921. During his stay in the United States he was asked to represent the Thai government in liaising with the Rockefeller Foundation which was offering monetary and technical help to improve Thailand’s medical and public health education.
Prince Mahidol returned to Thailand in 1923 to take up the position of Director-General of the University Department in the Ministry of Education and continued liaising with the Rockefeller Foundation until the final agreement was made. With his new position, he modernized the teaching of science subjects and revised curricular, established laboratories and acquired up-to-date equipments for these laboratories. In 1925 Prince Mahidol went back to his alma mater, Harvard University, again to study medicine. He received his M.D.(cum laude) in 1928 and was elected a member of the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha. Prince Mahidol returned to Thailand in December 1928. Prince Mahidol died on 24 September 1929 at the age of 37 years 8 months and 23 days. He was posthumously bestowed the title of Somdej Chao Fa Mahidol Adulyadej Kromma Luang Songkla Nakarin on 30 November 1929 by King Rama VII, and later the title of Somdej Phra Mahitalathibet Adulyadejvikrom Phra Boromarajachanok, by King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
HRH Prince Mahidol first child, HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana was born on 10 May 1923 in London. His second child, HRH Prince Ananda Mahidol, later became King Ananda Mahidol, was born on 20 September 1925 in Heidelburg Germany. His third and last child, HRH Prince Bhumibol Adulyadej, who is now King Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born on 5 December 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. His consort, HRH The Princess Mother, died on 18th July 1995, at the age of 95 year.
During his short span of working life, HRH Prince Mahidol had taken up many positions related to education and medicine. He was Director-General of the University Department in the Ministry of Education; Chairman of the board of Faculty of Siriraj College of Medicine and Nursing; committee member of the council of Thai Red Cross Society; Chairman of organising committee of Vajira Hospital; invited lecturer of the Faculty of Science and Arts Chulalongkorn University; and resident doctor in McCormick Hospital in Chiangmai. His initiative and effort produced a most remarkable and lasting impact on the improvement of modern medicine and public health in Thailand, such that he was honored with the title of “ Father of Modern Medicine and Public Health of Thailand”
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HRH Prince Mahidol also left a legacy of his humanistic outlook and the believe in human dignity and worth in the form of several speech and pronouncements. One of his most memorable statements highly respected for its wisdom and moral value is “Let consideration of personal gain take second place for the overall benefit of mankind. Prestige and wealth are natural rewards for a just and sincere dedication to work”. This has become the guiding light for Prince of Songkla University, and adopted as its dedication statement.
History of Prince of Songkla University
In 1962 the Department of Provincial Administration was assigned by the Thai government, through the Southern Development Committee, to initiate a project to set up a university in southern Thailand in accordance with the Southern Development plan. In the beginning, the Southern Thailand University Project Committee intended to set up a college of Arts and Sciences first before developing further into a full fledged university. The work had progressed smoothly to the stage that the committee had decided to survey and decide upon the area on which the university would be built. The first area chosen for surveying was “Tung Naren, Botong village, NongJig district, Pattani Province. However, the work of this committee came to a temporary stop due to budget curtailment in 1963 and due to the change of government. The work was resumed after a new Southern Development Committee was formed, headed by His Excellency Colonel Thanat Khoman, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
In 1965 the cabinet approved in principle, that the main campus of the university was to be at Ruesamilae village (now a subdistrict), Muang District, Pattani Province, and additional faculties or campuses were to be subsequently established in several other southern provinces. It was originally planned that the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Education and Faculty of Political Science, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy be located at Pattani Province, Yala Province, Muang district Songkla Provinces and Hat Yai district Songkla Province respectively.
The Southern Thailand University Establishment Committee, set up in 1965 with Colonel Thanat Khoman as its chairman, was entrusted with the task of overseeing the construction of necessary university facilities and administering the fledgling institution. In the beginning the administration format of the university was in the form of a committee (the Southern Thailand University Establishment Committee) with its chairman, colonel Thanat Khoman, acting as the president of the university, and professor Stang Mongkolsuk as acting vice president. With temporary administration office situated in Bangkok, at a building of the Faculty of Science, University of Medicine (now a building of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University), construction was commenced at Rusamilae, Pattani Province in 1966. While the institution was being built, for lack of an official name, the name of “Southern University” was adopted.
In order that the university would be a center of the hearts and minds of Thai people as well as to bring good fortune, prosperity and success to the university, it was humbly requested that His Majesty the King bestowed a name on the university. On September 22, 1967 His Majesty the King graciously granted the university the name “Prince of Songkla University” in honor of his beloved father, His Royal Highness Somdej Chao Fa Mahidol Adulyadej Kromma Luang Songkla Nakarin. In commemoration of this auspicious occasion, the university has since proclaimed September, 22 of every year as “Songkla Nakarin Day”, one of the important dates in the calendar of yearly events of the university.
In 1967, while still at its temporary site in Bangkok, the first group of 50 students enrolled in engineering programs in the Faculty of Engineering, the first faculty of the university. the Faculty of Science was also set up to service the teaching of basic science, humanities, and social science subjects to the students. The teaching of basic engineering subjects of practical nature were carried out with the co-operation of the Military Technical Training School. The first batch of 5 teaching staff members recruited by the university were, Dr. Pradit Sheoychitra, Dr. Nart Tuntawiroon, Dr. Prida Wibulswas, Dr. Siripong Sripipat, and Mr. Yenchai Laohavanich.
While the construction of campus at Pattani was in progress, Prof. Stang Monkolsuk took the newly recruited teaching staffs on an on-site inspection of the campus. After which opinions prevailed that since the Pattani site is a seashore area, very high humidity and sea water vapor would lead to prohibitive maintenance cost for the up-keeping of the engineering laboratory equipments and engineering teaching facilities (which mainly would be of metal or electronics equipments) if the Faculty of Engineering were to situated there. It had been agreed to relocate the Faculty of Engineering to a new site to be decided upon later, and planned to establish the Faculty of Education and other faculties related to arts and social sciences at Pattani site instead. After a long search, it was decided that the Faculty of Engineering should be located in Hat Yai District, Songkla Province. Lady Atthakraweesunthorn, the surviving widow of Phraya Atthakraweesunthorn, who owned several plots of lands in the area had been approached. She kindly agreed to donate a plot of land total 690 rai (approximately 276 acres) at Tambon Korhong, Hat Yai district, Songkla Province to be used as a new campus of Prince of Songkla University upon which the Faculty of Engineering would be located.
In 1968 the parliament passed Prince of Songkla University Act, which became effective on March 13 of that year. Prince of Songkla University thus proclaimed March 13 as its “Foundation Day”. On April 8, 1968 there was a royal decree established officially the first three organizational units in the university, namely the office of the president, Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Science. On April 17, 1968 a royal command was issued announcing His Excellency Colonel Thanat Khoman as the president of the university. Prof. Stang Mongkolsuk become again the vice president. In June 1968 the first group of 58 students enrolled in education programs in the Faculty of Education, with 33 major in Science and 25 in Liberal Arts. All the students of the Faculty of Education also studied at the temporary site in Bangkok. On November 9, 1968 all staffs and students of the Faculty of Education were moved to Pattani campus while those of the Faculty of Engineering were still in Bangkok. On December 5, 1968 there was a royal decree officially added the Faculty of Education as an organizational unit of the university.
The Faculty of Science enrolled its first group of students, 60 in all, in 1969 academic year, and in that year construction at Hat Yai campus were started. On July 5, 1971 when it was partially completed, about two hundreds of all 2nd – 4th year students and staffs of the Faculty of Engineering were moved to the new campus at Hat Yai, while first year engineering students still studied in Bangkok. Not until at the beginning of the first semester of academic year 1972 was the moving of students and staffs of the Faculty of Engineering to Hat Yai campus completed.
Realizing that computer application would play an important and increasing roll in the academic realm, a plan to set up the university computer center was drawn up as early as 1975. In order to increase its engagement with local communities, the university decided to set up a community college at Phuket Province in 1977, the first commuity college in Thailand. The Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Faculty of Management sciences and the Faculty of Natural Resources were established in 1973, 1975, 1976 and 1977 respectively. Enrollment of students into the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences started in 1979, the same year with the starting operation of the Graduate School. After more than 5 years under the umbrella of the Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Nursing was formally established in 1980.
First enrollment of students into the Faculty of Dentistry and the formal establishment of the Computer Center of the university both occurred in 1983. In the same year, by setting up a server “Sritrang.psu.th” which was the first server in Thailand, Prince of Songkla University became Thailand’s first gateway to the Internet. The first message sent from the Computer Center Prince of Songkla University to a server at the University of Melbourne on June 2, 1988 heralded the dawn of the Internet era in Thailand. As befitted its Pattani Campus which is situated in the area of diverse cultural background predominantly of Islamic culture, Prince of Songkla University established the College of Islamic Studies at Pattani Campus in 1989.
Since then the university has progressed at an accelerated rate to its present state. After more than forty years of existence, Prince of Songkla University has become a university with four campuses and one education service area with the number of students reaching thirty thousands. Prince of Songkla University now consists of 25 faculties offering 238 programs of study, which are composed of 20 programs of doctoral or equivalent level, 9 programs of specialization in medicine, 86 programs of master degree level, 2 programs of graduate diploma level and 121 programs (4 – 6 year programs of study) of bachelor degree level.
As an institution of higher learning, Prince of Songkla University is committed to academic excellence, reputable research and innovation. It has contributed significantly to the development of the country and consistently turned out well qualified graduates of high professional standing. The university is proud of its distinguished record of achievements in teaching, research, development and services to communities.
Management
The University’s direction of development which is consistent with the vision of becoming a leading university in Asia with the main objectives of producing graduates, providing academic services to community and involving in preservation of national heritage in arts and culture, all through research based platform, has been formalized and incorporated into the University policy and development plan for the period 2007-2011.
For further information, visit the websites belowExecutive
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Boonsom Siribumrungsukha |
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Assoc. Prof. Thavatchai Chuaprapasilp |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Surapon Arrykul |
Miss Ruangnid Wannawong |
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Mrs. Siriporn Sirisuwapong |
Assoc. Prof. Dr.Wilad Sattayasanskul |
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Mr. Phichit Rerngsangvatana |
Assoc. Prof. Padoongyot Duangmala |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thawat Chittrakarn |
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Assoc.Prof. Dr. Chusak Limsakul |
Assoc. Prof. Waran Tanchaiswad, M.D. |
Asst. Prof. Uthai Khow-Ean, M.D. |
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chatchai Ratanachai |
Asst. Prof. Dr. Niwat Keawpradub |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Piti Trisdikoon |
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Asst. Prof. Sompong Thongpong |
Asst. Prof.Yupadee Chaisuksant |
Asst. Prof. Nifarid Raden-Ahmad |
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Asst. Prof. Nopporn Rienthong |
Asst. Prof. Dr. Sieng Krisraneepaiboon |
Asst. Prof. Dr. Methi Sunbhanich |
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Prof. Dr. Amoranrat Phongdara |
Asst. Prof. Dr. Rotchanatch Darnswadi |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wullop Santipracha |
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Assoc.Prof.Dr. Chairat Chalermrattanaroj |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aranya Chaowalit |
Assoc. Prof. Sumet Peeravud, M.D. |
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Assist.Prof.Dr. Sirirat Pinsuwan |
Assoc. Prof. Awang Lanui |
Asst. Prof. Dr. Jongpid Sirirat |
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chutamas Satasook |
Asst. Prof. Charoen nakason |
Assoc. Prof. Dr.Charun Bunyakan |
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Adisa Tea |
Asst. Prof. Nathavit Portjanatanti |
Prof. Dr. Pavinee Chinachoti |
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Asst. Prof. Dr. Sieng Krisraneepaiboon |
Assoc. Puwadon Bootrat |
Mr. Wasin Suwannarat |
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Mr.Samart Thongfhua |
Assoc. Prof. Rawewan Chaumpluk |
Dr. Nitas Proukaew |
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Dr. Sakchai Kiripat |
Assoc. Prof. Dr.Prathana Kunnaovakun |
Mr. Supachai Sangpunya |
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sanan Subhadhirasakul |
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Mr. Viroj Pootong |
Asst. Prof. Dr. Pongsak Luadee |
Dr. Yusof Talek |
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Perapong Tekasakul |
Asst. Prof. Imjit Lertphongsombat |
Assoc. Prof. Paktra Kooburat |
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Asst. Prof. Dr. Krerkchai Thongnoo |
Asst. Prof. Dr. Krerkchai Thongnoo |
Asst. Prof. Panyarak Ngamsritragul |
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Asst. Prof. Kamol Kongthong |
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Asst. Prof. Korn Sornlertlamvanich |
Asst. Prof. Dr. Kitja Sawangjaroen |
Assoc. Prof. Wandee Suttharangsee |
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Dr. Charuwan Kritpracha |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wichien Chatapote |
Assoc. Prof. Nuanjira Phatthrarangrong |
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Asst. Prof. Dr. Yutthana Tirawanichakul |
Mr. Chuchat Polbandit |
Mrs. Panida Sukseemaung |
Dr. Suradet Charudhanasate |
Asst. Prof. Parinya Aroonvisoot |
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Organizational structure
The organizational structure of Prince of Songkla University has been developed with a view to make it flexible enough to accommodate the diverse growth pattern of a multi-campus university that consists of campuses of different sizes and different emphasized areas of specialization. The organizational and administrative charts of the University may be found at
http://www.planning.psu.ac.th/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=14&Itemid=109(pdf)
Policy
Policy and University Development Plan for the Period 2007-2011
Based on the analysis in the external context of both global and national levels as well as the internal context which is composed of the report of assessment of the president performance, quality assurance and SWOT analysis; the direction of development of Prince of Songkla University which is consistent with the university vision of becoming a leading university in Asia with the main objectives of producing graduates, providing academic services to community and involving in preservation of national heritage in arts and culture, all through the research based platform, has been formalized and incorporated into the university policy and development plan for the period 2007-2011. The directions of development adopted may be categorized into 6 main directions as follows.
1. To be a research intensive university focusing on creating a system which will change the organization culture to one which relies more on research and graduate studies.
2. To be a center of excellence in certain areas or fields of studies which hopefully will raise the university status in the academic world, and to set example for the organization culture which adheres to the main mission of the university. The university is targeted to become an authority on the subjects of para rubber, oil palm, sea food, Songkla Lake and Islamic studies.
3. To produce academically competent graduates, who are good citizens and possess potential for self-learning, up to date knowledge, problem-solving skills and social-help consciousness.
4. To be a university which concerns with university-community engagement, nurture the community through teaching, research and academic services by using an approach which will increase the community potential for life-long attainment of knowledge.
5. To promote equals development opportunities, and close cooperation between campuses, creating a management system which will lead to a high performance organization of clearly identifiable organization structure, strategic plan, development plan, faculty and staff development plan, finance and budgetary plan, plan for delegation of authority, and performance assessment plan, and always puts significance shortage problems high on the university agenda.
6. To be an institution of learning and development of potential of people as well as an institution of good governance, by promoting an organization culture on the assessment and evaluation processes which is transparent, accountable, fair and impartial, based on the principles of shared vision and collegiate decision.
Prince of Songkla University has adopted the aforementioned view points as its policy and development plan for the period 2007-2011. They will be used as guidelines in administering the university to achieve a lasting growth, and as driving forces which will power Prince of Songkla university towards an Intellectual University of the future.
Roll of the University Presidents
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His Excellency Colonel (Senior) Thanat Khoman April 1968 - March 1969 |
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Prof. Dr. Stang Mongkolsuk March 1969 - July 1971 |
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Prof. Dr. Buares Kamthong July 1971 - July 1973 |
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Prof. Sawas Sakulthai, M.D. July 1973 - July 1975 |
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Assist. Prof. Dr. Phasook Kullavanij July 1975 - July 1979 |
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Prof. Thongchan Hongladarom July 1979 - April 1985 |
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Assist. Prof. Dr. Phasook Kullavanij July 1985 - May 1991 |
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siripong Sripipat June 1991 - May 1997 |
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sunthorn Sotthibandhu June 1997 - May 2000 |
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Prasert Chitapong June 2000 - March 2006 |
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Boonsom Siribumrungsukha June 2006 - present |
University Council
The by-law power and duty of the university council are as follows:
The university council shall have the powers and duties to control and supervise the affairs of the university in general, and especially in the following matters;
1. To set the policy of the university relating to education, research, academic services, preservation and imparting of national heritage in arts and culture, in conformity with the state policy in general and in relation to the southern Thailand in particular;
2. To issue rules and regulations of the university, or to delegate authority to any governmental units within the university to issue rules and regulations in relation to any particular matter which shall be applied to the said units;
3. To approve the award of degrees, graduate certificates, diplomas and certificates;
4. To consider and propose the establishment, merger and abolition of the office of a campus, graduate school, faculty, college, institute, center, bureau, organizational unit called by other name, and department;
5. To approve and terminate the affiliation of higher or advanced institutes and research institutes;
6. To elevate an education service area of the university to a campus status;
7. To consider and give advice on the appointment and dismissal or revocation of the title of professor, by the King, of the university president, professors, and special professors;
8. To consider and approve the appointment and dismissal of the vice-president, dean, director of a college, director of an institute, director of a bureau, director of a center, including the deputies of the said offices, if any, as well as the head of department or the head of any organizational unit called by other name, emeritus professor, special associate professor and special assistant professor;
9. To consider and approve education programs in accordance with the university policy and the standard stipulated by the Ministry of Education;
10. To issue rules and regulations relating to the management of finance and properties of the university;
11. To consider and approve the revenue budget of the university;
12. To appoint a committee or any person to consider and give opinion on any matter or to do any act within the powers and duties of the university council;
13. To appoint a person whose qualification satisfies article 20 of the Prince of Songkla University Act as acting president in the case that the office of the president is vacant;
14. To perform other duties relating to the university affairs which have not been specifically entrusted to any particular person.
Message from the president
 | The president has adopted the method of communicating with the university community through this main channel “Message from the President” which is on the first page of the University Website. This is to let the university community know of the administration concept adopted and the important results of policy level meeting as well as opening two ways communication upon which students and university personnel can give administrative suggestion and complaint on official issues through “Direct Line to the President” (accessible only from computers within PSU Campus premises, or from off-campus computers authenticated through PSU Virtual Private Network). |
Foundation and Funds
The Foundation/ Funds established by or affiliated to Prince of Songkla University are as follows
- Prince Mahidol’s 100th Years Special Fund: In commemoration of the auspicious occasion of 100th anniversary of the birth of His Royal Highness Prince Mahidol Adulyadej, whose initiative and efforts produced the strong foundation on which modern medical and public health education in Thailand is based such that His Royal Highness has been honored as” the Father of Modern Medicine and Public Health of Thailand”, Prince of Songkla University has launched “Prince Mahidol’s 100th Years Special Fund” in 1992. Further details of the Fund may be found at the website (Thai) : Prince Mahidol’s 100th Years Special Fund
- Prince of Sonkla University Foundation has been established in order to support and promote the education and related activities of Prince of Songkla University, to provide financial support for students, to support research and to provide financial aids for faculty members who need to further their education, to cooperate with other nonprofit organizations in the matters which are not politically related. Further details of the Foundation may be found at the website (Thai) : Prince of Sonkla University Foundation
- Princess Mother’s 100th Year Honored Fund, Faculty of Dentistry has been established to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of the Princess Mother. Its principal objective is to provide and promote dental care for the people, especially for the rural communities, through the volunteer services organized by the Faculty of Dentistry. Further details of the Fund may be found at the website (Thai) : Princess Mother’s 100th Year Honored Fund, Faculty of Dentistry
Hall of Fame
หอเกียรติคุณจัดทำขึ้นเพื่อเชิดชูเกียรติ ผู้ทรงคุณวุฒิและบุคลากรมหาวิทยาลัยซึ่งได้รับรางวัลอาจารย์ตัวอย่าง และผลงานดีเด่น โดยในปี 2551 มีผู้ได้รับรางวัลดังนี้
1. อาจารย์ตัวอย่างของมหาวิทยาลัยสงขลานครินทร์ ประจำปี 2551- อาจารย์ตัวอย่างด้านการเรียนการสอน
- รองศาสตราจารย์ ดร.อรัญ หันพงศ์กิตติกูล ภาควิชาเทคโนโลยีชีวภาพอุตสาหกรรม คณะอุตสาหกรรมเกษตร
- อาจารย์ตัวอย่างด้านการวิจัย (สาขาวิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยี)
- รองศาสตราจารย์ ดร.เจริญ นาคะสรรค์ ภาควิชาเทคโนโลยียางและพอลิเมอร์ คณะวิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยี
- ศาสตราจารย์ ดร.วัชรินทร์ รุกขไชยศิริกุล ภาควิชาเคมี คณะวิทยาศาสตร์
- อาจารย์ตัวอย่างด้านการบริการวิชาการ
- รองศาสตราจารย์ดร.นพรัตน์ บำรุงรักษ์ ภาควิชาชีววิทยา คณะวิทยาศาสตร์
- อาจารย์ตัวอย่างด้านทำนุบำรุงศิลปวัฒนธรรม
- ผู้ช่วยศาสตราจารย์นิสิตา บำรุงวงศ์ ภาควิชาเภสัชวิทยา คณะวิทยาศาสตร์
- อาจารย์ตัวอย่างรุ่นใหม่ มหาวิทยาลัยสงขลานครินทร์
- ผู้ช่วยศาสตราจารย์ นายแพทย์จิตติ หาญประเสริฐพงษ์ ภาควิชาสูติศาสตร์และนรีเวชวิทยาคณะแพทยศาสตร์
2. ผลงานดีเด่นของมหาวิทยาลัยสงขลานครินทร์ ประจำปี 2551
มหาวิทยาลัยสงขลานครินทร์ ได้คัดเลือกผลงานดีเด่นของมหาวิทยาลัยประจำปี 2551 ซึ่งเจ้าของผลงานจะได้เข้ารับโล่เกียรติยศและการประกาศเกียรติคุณ ในงานวันสงขลานครินทร์ วันที่ 22 กันยายน 2551 โดยมีผลงานได้รับการคัดเลือกในสาขาต่างๆ ดังนี้
- สาขาสิ่งประดิษฐ์ผลงาน
- โครงการคอมพิวเตอร์แบบเบรลล์ของ ผู้ช่วยศาสตราจารย์ ดร.พิชญา ตัณฑัยย์และคณะ คณะวิศวกรรมศาสตร์
- สาขาการวิจัยด้านวิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยี (ได้รับการพิจารณา 2 ผลงาน)
- ผลงาน โครงการการผลิตโลหะกึ่งแข็งของ ดร.เจษฏา วรรณสินธุ์และคณะ คณะวิศวกรรมศาสตร์
- ผลงาน โครงการผลิตภัณฑ์เชื้อแบคทีเรียปฏิปักษ์แบบฟู่สำหรับควบคุมโรคกาบใบแห้งของข้าวโดยชีววิธีของ รองศาสตราจารย์ ดร.ฤดีกร วิวัฒนปฐพีและคณะ คณะเภสัชศาสตร์
3. คนดีศรีตรัง
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