WEEK #7, 15 – 21 February 2016
In this issue:
Management Team News and Notes
Management Team News and Notes
Confirmed AIT Management Notes, 4 February 2016
Please be informed that the confirmed notes of the 4 February 2016 meeting of the AIT Management are now Intranet-published at:
http://www.ait.ac.th/management/aitmt-notes
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Announcements
Board Tea Reception
H.E. Dr. Subin Pinkayan, Chairman of the AIT Board of Trustees will host a “Board Tea Reception” for AIT faculty and AIT Management Team on Thursday, 18 February 2016, from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the Main Dining Room, AIT Conference Center.
The first annual meeting of the AIT Board of Trustees will be held on the same day from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and the Board Chairman wishes to take this opportunity for Trustees to interact with faculty and members of the Management Team in an informal setting during the reception.
Any faculty or members of the Management Team can confirm your participation through Ms. Namita Sravat at email: namita@ait.ac.th, or Tel. Ext. 6307.
AIT will sign an agreement with Provincial Electricity Authority of Thailand (PEA)
AIT will sign a memorandum of agreement for academic cooperationwiththe Provincial Electricity Authority of Thailand (PEA) on Monday, 15 February 2016 at the headquarters of PEA in Bangkok.
Under this agreement, in each year five PEA staff will be supported to further their Master’s program at AIT in the fields of Energy, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Information and Communications Technologies, or Management. One staff will pursue for Doctoral program in Energy annually. In total, there will be 24 staff from PEA to study at AIT under this agreement.
There will be the cooperation in exchanging research information as well as transferring the research result and technology.
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Campus Updates
Ongoing construction projects on campus
Kindly be informed about the following ongoing construction projects on campus.
1. As part of the water supply system improvement project, the construction of a new water storage tank with a volume of 700 m3 near to the Physical Plant building has started. We also plan to lay a new main water pipe line from golf course to the new storage tank and automatic control valves to maintain the pressure, which is scheduled to start from 15 February 2016. The water supply system improvement project is scheduled to be completed before April 2016.
2. We are also glad to inform the campus community that a new coffee shop managed by Inthanin Coffee will be opened near the library to serve AIT community. Kindly be informed that the construction of the coffee shop has started, near the path way from library to the SU snack bar. The construction of the coffee shop is scheduled to be completed before April 2016.
During this period the community may experience some loud noise, dust and disturbance on the path way. Your kind understating is highly appreciated.
Office of Facilities and Asset Management (OFAM)
December 2015 (Pre-audit) and January 2016 book closing
Please be informed that AIT account as of December 2015 (Pre-audit) and January 2016 are now completed and closed.
Finance Department
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Events
SU Cultural Show
AIT Student Union Culture and Gender Committee invites the AIT Community to the Cultural Show under the theme, “Colors of Life” on Saturday, 20 February 2016, from 5:30 p.m. onwards at the AIT Conference Center.
AIT Open House
AIT Open House will be organized on 11 March 2016 at the AIT campus, where prospective students and their families can visit AIT and interact with AIT officials, faculty members and students to learn more about the Institute.
For REGISTRATION click here: http://goo.gl/forms/xdBqQcIlgt
For ADMISSION details, click here: http://www.ait.ac.th/AIT/admissions/
Training course on Urban Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience (UCCAR)
AIT and USAID (through their Adapt Asia-Pacific Project) will be conducting a training course on "Urban Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience (UCCAR)" for participants from Asia. This is a "Train-the-Trainer" course, developed by USAID Adapt Asia-Pacific in collaboration with the East-West Center at the University of Hawaii.
The UCCAR course aims to improve climate change knowledge among mid- to senior-level professionals working in urban and infrastructure planning and, in turn, help them design better adaptation projects. This seven-module, five-day course starts with an introduction to climate change and climate change adaptation; provides tools and techniques for assessing climate change impacts and vulnerabilities; presents a framework for identification, evaluation, selection, and implementation of climate adaptation strategies, programs and projects; and finally looks at the options available for financing adaptation projects and methods of accessing climate change finance.
There are FIVE participant slots available for AIT delegates to attend this training course. Details of the course are:
Dates: 07-11 March, 2016
Time: Full day (09:00 - 16:00h)
Venue: B-108, AIT Conference Center
Cost: Free (lunch and coffee will be provided)
If you are interested in participating in this course, please send your CVs (1-2 pages should be fine) to Dr. Victor Shinde (victorshinde@ait.asia), along with a short motivation statement (max 1 page) latest by 14th February, 2016. Because this is a Train-the-Trainer course, we are looking for participants who are (or likely to be) involved in relevant capacity building activities as part of their work profile.
Also, to ensure that participants receive the full benefit of the course, only those who are available for the entire duration of the training will be considered.
AIT Career Fair & SU Research Exhibition
Eighteen (18) organizations have confirmed so far to join the AIT Career Fair scheduled on 30 March 2016 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. at the AIT Conference Center. The AIT Community are cordially invited to explore and uncover opportunities offered by the companies that are joining the event.
Brief profile of the participating companies are given below:
1. TEAM Consulting Engg and Mgt Co. Ltd. – engineering consulting services
2. Parker Bridge RecuitmentCo. Ltd.- professional recruitment agency
3. Supalai PCL – real estate development operator
4. Siam Makro Co. Ltd. – wholesale center for professional business operators
5. Cal-comp Electronics Thailand PCL – electronics manufacturing services (ems) business
6. Bangchak PetroleumPCL – petroleum services provider
7. Agoda Services Co.Ltd. - one of the fastest-growing online hotel platforms worldwide
8. Chia Tai Co. Ltd. - pioneer seed business Producer
9. NSF Asia-Pacific Co. Ltd. – public health and safety company
10. MACkerel Engineering Co. Ltd. – engineering services company for maintenance in industry, pipeline as well as cathodic protection
11. Ozaki Consulting Co. Ltd. - human resource solutions company
12. Italthai Engineering Co.Ltd. - leading experienced engineering contractor
13. Index International Group Co. Ltd. (INDEX) – engineering consultancy firm
14. Boon Rawd Brewery Co. Ltd. - Thailand’s first brewery
15. Lanna Engineering Consulting Co. Ltd.- engineering consulting firm
16. Axentel Thailand Co. Ltd. - IT services company
17. BASF Thailand Co. Ltd. – multinational chemicals manufacturing corporation
18. Meinhardt Thailand Co. Ltd. – engineering, infrastructure and project management consulting firm
CAREER TALKS to be held on Wednesday afternoons:
¤ Schneider Electric Career Talk on 17 February, Wed, 4-5 pm, TV Rm, AITCC
¤ Axentel Career Talk on 2 March 2016, Wed, 4-5 pm, AITCC
¤ BASF Career Talk on 16 March 2016, Wed, 4-5 pm, AITCC
SPONSOR Company: PKE Conveyor
WHAT TO EXPECT:
¤ Long-term career prospects
¤ Job placements
¤ Internship opportunities
¤ On-the-job training
¤ Research partners
¤ Networking with company representatives and the
¤ Student Union Research Exhibition!
Please help AIT Career Center in spreading the word out about the Fair!!! And let us know as well if you have any company contacts that you want us to invite to the Fair.
Mark your calendar! For developments and career opportunities, drop by at: www.careercenter.ait.asia
or check: http://www.facebook.com/aitcareercenter
or email: careercenter@ait.asia
or contact us via phone: 662 524-6744, 662 524-6326
Blood Donation Camp
AIT Blood Donation Camp will be held on 11 March 2016 from 09:00-11:30 hours in the parking lot in front of the AIT Conference Center.
The AIT Blood Donation Camp is organized along with the Thai Red Cross every three months.
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Faculty and Staff Travel
Dr. Masahiko Nagai / Vientiane, Laos / 10 February 2016*
Mr. Osamu Mizuno / Tokyo, Japan / 10 – 15 February 2016
Dr. Masahiko Nagai / New Delhi, India / 12 – 14 February 2016*
Dr. Mara Mendes / Osaka, Japan / 13 – 22 February 2016
Prof. Nguyen Thi Kim Oanh / Chiang Rai, Thailand / 14 – 16 February 2016
Prof. Kanchana Kanchanasut / Chiang Rai, Thailand / 14 – 17 February 2016
Dr. Laurence Frederick Boswell / Karachi, Pakistan / 14 – 20 February 2016
Dr. Gregory Chiu / Karachi, Pakistan / 14 – 20 February 2016
Dr. Mara Mendes / Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates / 14 – 20 January 2016*
Dr. Ram Lal Verma / Dhaka, Bangladesh / 19 – 21 January 2016*
Dr. Chotchai Charoenngam / Myanmar / 19 – 22 February 2016
Ms. Sweet Mae Monteclro / Auckland, New Zealand / 19 – 23 February 2016
Dr. Huynh Trung Luong / HCMC, Vietnam / 19 – 29 February 2016
Mr. Shahin Hossain / Pattaya, Chonoburi / 30 – 31 January 2016*
Ir. Erik L.J. Bohez / Chiang Mai / 7 – 8 February 2016*
Mr. Syams Nashrrullah / Jakarta, Indonesia / 8 – 15 February 2016
Mrs. Wannapa Pliansri / Hat Yai, Songkla / 10 – 11 February 2016*
Mr. MD. Zia Islam / Hat Yai, Songkla / 10 – 11 February 2016*
Dr. Matthew N. Dailey / Colombo, Sri Lanka / 10 – 13 February 2016*
Dr. Donna L. Doane / Phnom Penh, Cambodia / 11 – 14 February 2016*
Mr. Nawarathnage L. Deshapriya / Colombo, Sri Lanka / 11 – 19 February 2016
Mr. Viraphan Samadi / Auckland, New Zealand / 13 – 24 February 2016
Mrs. Eaindra Theint Theint Thu / Mandalay, Myanmar / 13 – 28 February 2016
Dr. Clemens M. Grunbuhel / Mandalay, Myanmar / 14 – 17 February 2016
Nisarat Tansakul, Preechai Mekbungwan, Nunthaphat Weshsuwannarugs / Chiang Rai, Thailand / 14 – 17 February 2016
Mr. Thanakorn Chanlapa / Karachi, Pakistan / 14 – 20 February 2016
Mr. Furqan Ali / Karachi, Pakistan / 14 – 20 February 2016
Miss Soe Soe Htway and Miss Aye Sandar Phyo / Mandalay, Myanmar / 14 – 24 February
Ms. Anyamanee Onsomkrit / Thimphu, Bhutan / 15 – 19 February 2016
Dr. Pham Huy Giao and Mrs. Supamas Rojjanapitakphan / 16 – 17 February 2016
Dr. Lal Samarakoon / Colombo, Sri Lanka / 16 – 19 February 2016
Mr. Syams Nashrrullah / Colombo, Sri Lanka / 16 – 19 February 2016
Dr. Manzul K. Hazarika / Thimphu, Bhutan / 17 – 19 February 2016
Dr. Soparth Pongquan, Prof. Jayant K. Routray, Mr. Vitoon Nil-Ubol / Nong Ya Sai District, Suphanburi Province / 18 – 23 February 2016
Dr. Masahiko Nagai / Manila, Philippines / 19 – 23 February 2016
Dr. Manzul K. Hazarika / Manila, Philippines / 21 – 24 February 2016
*(Staff or faculty member travelled and returned to AIT prior to documentation received for publication)
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Classifieds (Jobs)
Administrative Officer (Office of the President)
Ref. No: 03/16
Deadline: February 15, 2016
Class Teacher (AIT International School)
Ref. No: 01/2016
Deadline: 15 February 2016
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/357
Assistant Facilities Officer (Office of Facilities and Assets Management)
Ref. No: 02 / 16
Deadline: 15 February 2016
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/358
Assistant / Associate Professor (RRDP) (School of Resources and Development )
Ref. No: Fac 06/15
Deadline: 28 February 2016
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/311
Internal Auditor (Internal Audit Office)
Ref. No: 15/15
Deadline: 28 February 2016
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/305
Dean, School of Management (School of Management)
Ref. No: 60/15
Deadline: 29 February 2016
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/354
Laboratory Supervisor (Environmental Engineering and Chemical Analyses)
Ref. No: 57/15
Deadline: 29 February 2016
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/350
Senior Technician (School of Environment, Resources & Development)
Ref. No: 58/15
Deadline: 29 February 2016
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/351
Driver
Ref. No: 04/16
Deadline: 29 February 2016
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/360
Assistant / Associate Professor (IME) (School of Engineering & Technology)
Ref. No: Fac 09/15
Deadline: 31 March 2016
http://www.hro.ait.ac.th/job/show/355
Assistant or Associate Professors Positions (School of Management)
Ref. No: Fac 5/15
Deadline: 30 June 2016