TICC CONFERENCE
ticc conference
who we are
About TICC
The Thailand International College Consortium (TICC) International Conference is co-hosted by 5 International colleges consisting of Khon Kaen University International College, Burapha University International College, Naresuan University International College, Prince of Songkla University International College, Hat Yai Campus and Faculty of International Studies, Prince of Songkla University, Phuket Campus. These international colleges established the Thailand International College Consortium (TICC) in 2018 to enhance academic collaborations among the partner universities.
History
The Thailand International College Consortium (TICC) was conceived and established by Prof. Dr. La-orsri Sanoamuang, Dean of Khon Kaen University International College, in 2014. The charter members of the TICC included Khon Kaen University International College, Faculty of International Studies at Prince of Songkla University Phuket Campus, and Naresuan University International College. The current list of TICC member colleges now includes:
- Khon Kaen University International College (KKUIC)
- Faculty of International Studies at Prince of Songkla University Phuket Campus (FIS PSU Phuket)
- Naresuan University International College (NUIC)
- Burapha University International College (BUUIC)
- Prince of Songkla University International College (PSUIC)
- International College for Sustainability Studies at Srinakharinwirot University (SWUIC)
Objectives
The TICC aims to promote academic collaboration among its member colleges in the following aspects:
- Exchange of students and lecturers
- Rotating responsibility for hosting the TICC annual conference
- Sharing of data for quality assessment to develop academic excellence, and for internal TICC ranking
Significant Outcomes
- Thirty students from FIS PSU Phuket attended KKUIC during the summer semester of the 2014-2015 academic year to study 2 International Affairs courses (6 credits).
- Students from NUIC visited Khon Kaen University for knowledge sharing with KKUIC Student Union committee members.
- Administrators and staff of BUIC visited KKUIC for knowledge sharing in January 2019.
- The TICC conference has been organized annually since 2015. TICC member colleges take turns hosting the TICC conference each year. The last conference was the 5th TICC Conference, which was held during 26-27 November 2020.
- Since 2020, members of TICC started sharing their academic quality assessment data for the development of academic excellence and an internal ranking system.
TICC Conference
The TICC International Conference aims to provide a unique opportunity for academics, scholars, researchers, industry stakeholders, local and regional bodies, governmental agencies, and students to gather and create a space for interdisciplinary discussion on ideas, practices, implications, and applications regarding sustainability issues locally and globally. This conference also aims to establish itself as a key event for understanding the threats and risks of globalizing societies by exploring future opportunities in order to put the principles of sustainability into action.
The 5th TICC International Conference
Multidisciplinary Research Towards a Sustainable Society
- International Studies
- Business and Management
- Tourism and Hospitality
- Media and Communications
- Sciences and Technology
Editorial and Scientific Committee
- Asst. Prof. Chavis Ketkaew (Editor-in-Chief)
Khon Kaen University International College - Asst. Prof. Dr. Kwankate Kanistanon
Khon Kaen University International College - Asst. Prof. Kevin P. Jones
Khon Kaen University International College - Asst. Prof. Sirimonbhorn Thipsingh
Khon Kaen University International College - Asst. Prof. Thammasak Senamitr
Khon Kaen University International College - Dr. Chuanchen Bi
Khon Kaen University International College - Dr. Dylan Eugene Southard
Khon Kaen University International College - Dr. Jesper Knijnenburg
Khon Kaen University International College - Dr. Kittiphod Charoontham
Khon Kaen University International College - Dr. Pitipong Pimpiset
Khon Kaen University International College - Dr.Wanwisa Wannapipat
Khon Kaen University International College - Dr. Wuttiwat Jitjak
Khon Kaen University International College - Asst. Prof. Dr. Nuwan Thapthiang
Faculty of International Studies
Prince of Songkla University, Phuket Campus - Asst. Prof. Dr. Pim de Jong
Faculty of International Studies
Prince of Songkla University, Phuket Campus - Dr. Emeela Wae-esor
Faculty of International Studies
Prince of Songkla University, Phuket Campus - Dr. Nicha Tovankasame
Faculty of International Studies
Prince of Songkla University, Phuket Campus - Dr. Steven Andrew Martin
Faculty of International Studies
Prince of Songkla University, Phuket Campus - Dr. Parinya Nakpathom
Burapha University International College - Dr. Kritaorn Chewasung
Burapha University International College - Dr. Siwaporn Kunnapapdeelert
Burapha University International College - Asst. Prof. Passarin Phalitnonkiat
Burapha University International College - Dr. Sorrapakksorn Chatrakamollathas
Burapha University International College - Dr. Kongkidakarn Sakulsinlapakorn
Burapha University International College - Dr. Prasitchai Aksonnit
Burapha University International College - Asst. Prof. Dr. Krittipat Pitchayadejanant
Burapha University International College - Asst. Prof. Dr. Rungnapha Khamung
Burapha University International College - Dr. Monparath Charatwattananich
Burapha University International College - Dr. Minh Nhat Tran Viet
Burapha University International College - Dr. Phan Minh Thang
Burapha University International College - Dr. Supichaya Meesad
Naresuan University International College - Dr. Eugenia Arazo Boa
Naresuan University International College - Dr. Oleg Shovkvyy
Naresuan University International College - Dr. Sumana Laparojkit
Prince of Songkla University International College - Asst. Prof. Dr. Athitaya Nitchot
Prince of Songkla University International College - Asst. Prof. Dr. Tanate Panrat
Prince of Songkla University International College - Dr. Atchara Rueangprathum
Prince of Songkla University International College - Asst. Prof. Phaninee Naruetharadhol (Secretary)
Khon Kaen University International College
