Following the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) guidelines on organizing “Civic Orientation Week for School and University Students” at universities and teacher training colleges, National Economics University (NEU) opened Civic Orientation Week for new Cohort 66 students this morning (September 4, 2024).

An overview of the program

Attending the opening ceremony were Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU; MSc. Nguyen Hoang Ha, Head of the Department of Political Affairs and Student Management; MSc. Vu Tri Tuan, Secretary of the Youth Union; leadership representatives from constituent schools, departments, faculties, institutes, and centers; academic advisors from faculties, institutes, and centers across the University; and new students from Cohort 66.

Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU, delivers remarks.

In his opening remarks at Civic Orientation Week for new students, Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong congratulated the new Cohort 66 students on their outstanding achievement in gaining admission and officially joining the NEU family. Prof. Pham Hong Chuong noted that Civic Orientation Week plays an important role in raising students’ awareness of the Party’s and the State’s orientations, guidelines, and policies, thereby helping students better understand their rights, obligations, and civic responsibilities.

“Today also marks the beginning of a new four-year university journey here, at a place that will be part of your life throughout your student years. This will also be a time for you to study, acquire knowledge, nurture your dreams and aspirations, and develop yourselves. The faculty of NEU are always ready to accompany all of you. We hope you will move forward with determination and confidently pursue your goals and dreams,” NEU President Prof. Pham Hong Chuong emphasized.

Delegates and students attending the program pose for a commemorative photo

Civic Orientation Week for new Cohort 66 students is organized into nine study groups covering six topics. Immediately after the opening ceremony, students will begin their first sessions on the University’s history and traditions; student management; rules and regulations related to academic programs; university-level study methods; and other topics.

Civic Orientation Week aims to help students gain a firm understanding of emerging issues of concern in the country’s political, economic, and social life, enabling them to apply this understanding creatively and appropriately to their studies at the University. It also raises students’ awareness of their rights, obligations, and responsibilities as citizens and students in implementing the Party’s orientations and guidelines, the State’s policies and laws, and education sector regulations, meeting the objectives and requirements for students’ education and personal development. During Civic Orientation Week, new students will also receive guidance on accessing and using electronic resources as well as the University’s other academic support activities and services.

Civic Orientation Week combines in-person and online sessions organized by student group. Students are deemed to have completed Civic Orientation Week when they attend all sessions and complete the test. The program is scheduled to conclude on September 13, 2024.

Article and photos: Department of Communications

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