On May 22, 2025, National Economics University (NEU) implemented the steps in the process of appointing its President for a new term.

A view of the conference

Attending the conference as guests were Comrade Le Dinh Nghi, Director of the Department of Personnel and Organization, Ministry of Education and Training (MOET); Comrade Vu Thi Hanh and Comrade Hoang Van Hieu, representatives of the Party Committee’s Organization Commission and MOET’s Department of Personnel and Organization; Comrade Tran Anh Tuan, Standing Committee Member and Head of the Organization Commission of the Party Committee of Hanoi Universities and Colleges; and Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Khanh Ly, Head of the Education Security Team, PA03, Hanoi Police.

Representing NEU were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council; Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, Vice President; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President; Prof. Dr. Tran Tho Dat, Chair of the Science and Training Council, former Secretary of the Party Committee, former President, and former Chair of the University Council; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Ha, former Chair of the University Council; and Dr. Nguyen Huu Dong, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the NEU Trade Union. Also attending were members of the University Council and the University Party Committee; members of the Trade Union Standing Committee; the Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union; the Chair of the Veterans’ Association; secretaries of subsidiary Party Organizations and Party cells under the University Party Organization; heads and deputy heads of units within and directly affiliated with the University; chairs of unit-level Trade Unions; heads and deputy heads of Divisions and equivalent positions; professors; associate professors; senior lecturers; principal lecturers; and those holding equivalent ranks.

Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President, speaks

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council, speaks

The process was implemented in a coordinated and rigorous manner, ensuring compliance with the Party Committee’s guidance and current regulations. From reviewing the pool of candidates and soliciting nominations to secret ballots and voting, all steps were conducted on the same day, demonstrating initiative, responsibility, and transparency in personnel work.

The process of nominating candidates for appointment as President of NEU consists of five steps:

Step 1: A meeting of the University’s collective leadership and Party Committee: announce the policy direction of the MOET Party Committee, the University Party Committee, and the University Council; review and reach agreement on the structure, standards, eligibility requirements, and candidate nomination process; review candidate assessments and evaluations; and approve the list of candidates who meet the standards and eligibility requirements.

Step 2: The first expanded meeting of the University’s collective leadership: announce the policy direction of the MOET Party Committee, the University Party Committee, and the University Council on implementing the process of appointing the University President for the 2021-2026 term. Announce the standards, eligibility requirements, and personnel appointment process. Discuss the direction for selecting candidates for appointment and nominate candidates who meet the University’s requirements. Discuss and nominate candidates by secret ballot.

Step 3: A meeting of the University’s collective leadership and Party Committee (second meeting) is held to announce the list of candidates nominated in Step 2. Participants discuss and nominate candidates by secret ballot.

Step 4: A conference of the University’s key personnel. At the conference, delegates exchanged views and discussed the appointment requirements, eligibility requirements, and standards for the position of University President; approved the list of nominated candidates; reviewed summaries of their biographies, education, and employment histories; and commented on and assessed their merits, shortcomings, strengths, weaknesses, and development prospects. Nominees presented their proposed work programs should they be appointed by the University Council, and their asset declarations were disclosed as required. Conference participants commented on and assessed the candidates and provided feedback on their proposed work programs. A secret ballot was held to collect opinions on the candidates proposed for appointment.

Step 5: Discuss and vote on candidates at a meeting of the University’s collective leadership and Party Committee; hold meetings of the Party Committee and the University Council.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council, and Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President, chair the conference of the University’s key personnel to collect opinions on candidates for appointment as University President (Step 4)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, Vice President, presents his proposed work program

Comrade Le Dinh Nghi, Director of the Department of Personnel and Organization, MOET, speaks at the conference

The entire process followed the principles of democratic centralism, objectivity, and transparency, with strict adherence to regulations on personnel work. Secret ballots were used throughout to promote individual responsibility and ensure fairness in assessment.

The thorough and rigorous implementation of all steps in the appointment process not only ensures regulatory compliance but also demonstrates a sense of responsibility, consensus, and strong unity across the University. This provides a solid foundation for selecting leaders with the necessary capabilities and qualities, contributing to NEU’s sustainable development in the coming years.

The University Council decides on the candidate to be appointed as University President

Some images from the process of nominating candidates for appointment as University President for the 2021-2026 term:

Delegates comment on and assess candidates and vote by secret ballot (Step 2)

Delegates comment on and assess candidates and vote by secret ballot (Step 4)

University Council members attending the conference pose for a commemorative photo

Article and photos: Department of Communications

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