Amid the education sector’s active efforts to innovate and improve the quality of education and training, and in a spirit of solidarity, democracy, openness and candor, the 2024 Conference of Delegates Representing Public Employees and Workers took place at National Economics University (NEU) on the morning of January 22, 2024.

An overview of the conference

Attending the conference were Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, Vice President of NEU; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU; Dr. Nguyen Huu Dong, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and President of the NEU Trade Union; members of the Party Committee; University Council members who are public employees; members of the NEU Trade Union Executive Committee and the People’s Inspection Board; the Head of the Women’s Affairs Committee; members of the NEU Youth Union Standing Committee who are public employees; the President of the Veterans’ Association; heads of units under the University; delegates elected from 50 units; and invited delegates from units within the University.

The Presidium chairs the conference

The conference was chaired by a three-member Presidium comprising Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council; and Dr. Nguyen Huu Dong, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and President of the NEU Trade Union. The conference’s two secretaries were Dr. Dam Son Toai, Head of the Department of Testing and Quality Assurance, and Dr. Hoang Thi Hue, lecturer in the Faculty of Economics and Human Resource Management.

Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU, presents a report at the conference

At the conference, delegates heard Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU, present a summary report on the implementation of tasks in 2023 across all areas of work, including political and ideological affairs; organization and personnel; education and training; scientific research; quality accreditation; international cooperation; finance; facilities and information technology applications; and communications…

On this basis, the conference set out directions and tasks for 2024, with the following priorities: (1) Continue refining the organizational model and structure toward establishing National Economics University; prioritize resources to enhance the capabilities and qualifications of lecturers, management staff and administrative staff; develop working arrangements, staff evaluation and compensation policies, and policies to attract and utilize talent. Strengthen links between lecturers’ teaching, research and practical activities. (2) Continue refining academic programs toward implementing the lecture – seminar approach based on information technology applications; ensure consistency and articulation between levels of education; strengthen activities linking education with practice, and continue innovating academic management to improve educational quality. Finalize admissions methods for 2024 and admissions directions from 2025 in line with new conditions. (3) Continue strengthening the conditions needed to ensure and improve educational quality; promote quality accreditation of academic programs and the institution against international standards; participate in international rankings to further enhance the University’s standing. (4) Continue developing science, technology and innovation activities. Link research with practice. (5) Strengthen information technology applications and digital transformation in management systems, research and teaching, and implement the roadmap for developing smart classrooms at the University. (6) Promote international integration. Intensify efforts to attract highly qualified experts from abroad to conduct research and teach at the University, and attract international students to study. (7) Strengthen political and ideological education, national defense and security education, physical education, cultural and sports activities, school health services and campus safety. Continue building and developing the network of former learners and students under the motto “Connect – Share – Cooperate – Succeed.” (8) Attract investment resources; improve facilities and financial capacity. (9) Strengthen inspection, examination and internal audit work. (10) Promote communications on the University’s development strategy and innovation activities.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council, reports on the University Council’s oversight of the University’s activities in 2023

Also at the conference, delegates heard Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council, report on the University Council’s oversight of the University’s activities in 2023, along with reports consolidating feedback and other reports on activity results…

Dr. Nguyen Huu Dong, President of the NEU Trade Union, presents a consolidated report on feedback from public employee and worker conferences held by the units

Dr. Vu Van Ngoc, Head of the People’s Inspection Board, reports on the Board’s activities during the 2022–2024 term and directions and tasks for the 2024–2025 term

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Thi Bich Chi, Head of the Department of Finance and Accounting, reports on the University’s financial affairs and plans for 2024, and seeks the conference’s feedback on several changes to the internal regulations on revenue and expenditure

With the aim of listening to and incorporating feedback and shared work experience to build and develop NEU, the conference received many contributions from participating delegates. In a spirit of solidarity, democracy, openness and candor, members of the Presidium responded to feedback from staff and public employee conferences held by the units and addressed comments directly at the conference. All comments expressed strong agreement with the reports presented, while offering many additional useful suggestions and solutions to strengthen and develop the University’s activities across all areas.

Delegates exchange views and contribute ideas at the conference

Dr. Bui Kien Trung, Deputy Head of the Department of General Affairs, announces commendation decisions

Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council, present commemorative medals for the 2021 “Outstanding Faces” title to 10 individuals from the University for the 2022-2023 academic year

Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong, President of NEU, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chair of the University Council, present the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) Emulation Flag to a collective with exemplary and outstanding achievements that led the “Innovation and Creativity in Management, Teaching and Learning” emulation movement in the 2021-2022 academic year

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, Vice President of NEU, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU, present MOET certificates of merit recognizing the “Outstanding Labor Collective” title to 37 units that fulfilled their duties with distinction in the 2021-2022 academic year

University leaders present certificates of merit recognizing the “Ministry-Level Emulation Champion” title to individuals with exemplary and outstanding work achievements from the 2019-2020 academic year through the 2021-2022 academic year

University leaders present certificates of merit from the Minister of Education and Training to units that fulfilled their duties with distinction for two consecutive years, from the 2020-2021 academic year through the 2021-2022 academic year

University leaders present certificates of merit from the Minister of Education and Training to individuals who fulfilled their duties with distinction for two consecutive years, from the 2020-2021 academic year through the 2021-2022 academic year

As part of the conference program, delegates cast ballots to elect the People’s Inspection Board for the new 2024–2025 term. At a joint meeting, the Party Committee Standing Committee, the NEU Board of Presidents and the Trade Union Standing Committee had agreed to retain the Board’s membership at seven, ensuring compliance with the requirement that the candidate list contain 10–20% more candidates than the number of members to be elected.

Dr. Le Anh Duc, Head of the Vote-Counting Committee, announces the vote count results for the election of the People’s Inspection Board for the 2024–2025 term

The People’s Inspection Board for the 2024–2025 term is introduced at the conference

Dr. Dam Son Toai, Head of the Department of Testing and Quality Assurance, presents the draft conference Resolution on behalf of the Secretariat

After more than 4 hours of focused and serious work, the conference concluded in an enthusiastic atmosphere, with all participating delegates expressing strong determination and unanimously approving the contents of the draft Resolution of the 2024 Conference of Delegates Representing Public Employees and Workers.

All delegates unanimously adopt the conference Resolution

Conference delegates cast ballots to elect the People’s Inspection Board for the 2024–2025 term

MSc. Bui Duc Dung, Head of the Department of General Affairs, serves as master of ceremonies at the conference

Article and photos: Department of Communications

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