Voices from the Heart: KKU Staff Senate Holds Listening Session at Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences to Enhance University Development 🚀🏛️
April 23, 2025, 1:30 – 3:30 PM At the 42nd Anniversary Conference Room, 1st Floor, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences
The Khon Kaen University Staff Senate, led by Ajarn Suphanut Siriarisoonphongsakorn, Council President, and Assistant Professor Raksawan Jaisaard, Chairman of the Personnel Participation Strategy, organized a “Listening Session for Khon Kaen University Staff” as part of their Summer 2025 initiative 💬🌞. The forum provided staff with an opportunity to share opinions, suggestions, and needs aimed at improving quality of life and workplace conditions across all dimensions.
Key Issues Raised During the Exchange 🤝
🧩 ERP System: Recommendations for regular stability checks to prevent operational issues
🛵 Traffic Safety: Promotion of helmet use 🚨 and improvements to roundabouts and pedestrian crossings for enhanced safety
🚗 Insufficient Parking: Particularly around the Health Science Center
💸 Salary Increases and Provident Fund: Staff requested more comprehensive communication on these matters
🧾 Benefits Information: Suggestions to create easy-to-understand infographics 📊 for benefits such as maternity leave and medical care rights
🌳 On-Campus Housing: Safety concerns identified, including fallen trees after storms ⚠️ and inadequate maintenance systems
🏢 Housing Management: Requests for clearer designation of the responsible department and improved security measures
💉 Vaccination Coverage: Requests for reimbursement rights for preventive vaccines, especially influenza vaccines
🧮 Position Allowances: Staff inquired about the Council’s role regarding this issue
📲 Appsheet Time Recording: Frequent errors causing delays in data receipt and potential loss of benefits
🏨 Accommodation Privileges: Suggestions for KKU-affiliated hotels to offer staff discounts, similar to Thammasat University’s practice
🔇 Noise from Activities: Recommendations to control noise levels during quiet hours to avoid disturbing residents at Pa Du flats
This listening session represents an important step by the Staff Senate in serving as a “voice bridge” connecting opinions to university development through participation 💖. The goal is to create a positive working environment and balanced quality of life for all KKU personnel 🧡.
🗣️ Project Organizer: Personnel Participation Strategy Division
🇬🇧 English version by: Paul Fairclough
📃 Written by: Corporate Communication Strategy Division
📷 Photos by: Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University
