UEH Ceremony honoring UEH individuals and UEH collectives winning titles and awards of 2022 and appointing leadership personnel for the 2020-2025 term

08 Apr, 2023

University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) is walking on a new journey with many challenges called “Multidisciplinary and Sustainable University”. This journey requires pioneering, unremitting efforts from each individual and collective UEH. Therefore, UEH, in order to recognize these great contributions, on the morning of April 7, 2023, at Hall A.103, solemnly held a ceremony to honor individuals and units that won titles and awards of the year 2022.

UEH is the first University in Vietnam that has pioneered in altering the way of performance evaluation as well as bringing the voting, the emulation and the reward into practicality. As a result of that change, over the previous years, the work of emulation and commendation at UEH has absolutely motivated every individual in terms of the process of working and dedicating to UEH University. Promoting this spirit, this year, UEH voted and honored the collectives and individuals that won the titles and awards of 2022, including the following titles: “Unit of the Year”; “Lecturer of the Year”; “Manager of the Year”; “Employee of the Year” in addition to “Outstanding Scientific Research of the Year” Award.

With “The Community of change maker” Theme - UEH Award 2023 - wishes to convey the message: UEHer is not only an internal community but also expected to be the core team to unite stakeholders with the same aspirations together with the will to implement sustainable action goals.

This Honor Ceremony Program is honored to welcome the attendance of UEH leaders: Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dong Phong - Chairman of UEH University Council, Chairman of UEH Emulation-Commendation Council; Prof. Dr. Su Dinh Thanh - UEH President; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Thi Bich Nguyet - Chairwoman of UEH Strategy and Policy Advisory Council; Dr. Bui Quang Hung - Vice President of UEH; Dr. Dinh Cong Khai - Vice President of UEH; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Khac Quoc Bao - Vice President of UEH together with the participation of Board of Directors of UEH Member Schools; Lecturers as Standing Committee of UEH Trade Union, Standing Committee of UEH Youth Union, UEH Student Union; Heads/Deputy Heads of UEH-affiliated Units; Heads/Deputy Heads of Department, Program Director; Heads of Trade Union of UEH-affiliated Units; UEH Unit Lecturers and especially the presence of those Honored Title and Awards Winners of 2022.

Overview of UEH Award Ceremony 2023

At this ceremony, UEH take turns in honoring the TOP 12 Titles and Awards of this 2023 year.

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dong Phong - Chairman of UEH University Council, Chairman of UEH Emulation - Commendation Council - awarding the decision to recognize the Title and honor Awards to individuals achieving the title of “Lecturer of the Year”

Prof. Dr. Su Dinh Thanh - President of UEH - awarding the decision to recognize the Title and honor Awards to individuals achieving the title of “Manager of the year”

Dr. Bui Quang Hung, Vice President of UEH, and Assoc. Nguyen Khac Quoc Bao, Vice President of UEH, awarding the decision to recognize the Title and honor Awards to individuals winning the title of “Employee of the Year”

Prof. Dr. Su Dinh Thanh - President of UEH - awarding the decision to recognize the Title and honor Awards to individuals winning the award “Outstanding Scientific Researcher of the Year”

From the TOP 12 list of each category, the UEH Emulation and Commendation Council voted the best Individual to win the title of each honorable category.

To be presented in further details as follows:

The title “Lecturer of the Year” was awarded to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Mai Dong – a Lecturer in Marketing Department - thanks to his outstanding efforts in working with Faculty Leaders to well implement digital transformation, business cooperation, training and teaching. He himself joined in UEH Advisory Committee bringing UEH into Top QSA 401+, achieving 07 internationally published articles, participating in Session Chairman of 10^th International Conference on Emerging Challenges (ICECH) as well as guiding scientific research for students that won B Prize.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Mai Dong expressing his feelings when being awarded the title of “Lecturer of the Year”

The title “Manager of the year” was awarded to Dr. Nguyen Thien Duy - Head of UEH Department for Continuing Education with 01 initiative in 2022, Ministerial-level Emulation Fighter in 2022, leading the synchronous implementation and optimization of University enrollment regarding Working-Studying Mode and Full-time University regarding Undergraduate Updated Mode from College Level as well as Diploma 2.

Dr. Nguyen Thien Duy expressing his feelings when being awarded the title “Manager of the year”

With her excellent efforts at Journal of Asian Business and Economic Research, being a member of BTC UEH Day 2022 besides numerous contributions to UEH Trade Union, let congratulate MSc. Dao Thi Minh Huyen on being voted by the UEH Emulation-Commendation Council to be awarded “Employee of the Year” Title.

MSc. Dao Thi Minh Huyen expressing her feelings when being awarded “Employee of the Year” Title

With the thickness of published scientific products, Dr. Nguyen Phuc Canh - Lecturer of UEH Faculty of Public Finance - was elected by UEH Emulation - Commendation Council for “Excellent Scientific Researcher of the Year” Award. Besides, “UEH Unit of the Year” Award was given to the following UEH collectives: UEH Department for Regular Training; UEH Faculty of Economics and Journal of Asian Business and Economic Research.

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dong Phong, Chairman of UEH University Council - Chairman of the UEH Emulation-Commendation Council awarding the decision to recognize the Title and Honor Award for 3 excellent UEH Units of 2022

In 2022, 4 UEH lecturers were approved by Vietnam’s State Council of Professors towards recognizing the qualifications in terms of the Title of Associate Professor. In order to demonstrate the respect and the acknowledge towards the efforts of the newly-acknowledged Associate Professors during their work, teaching and scientific research, within the framework of the program, UEH solemnly held a Commencement Ceremony in announcing and awarding the appointing decisions in terms of Associate Professor Title in 2022 to: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dang Van Cuong - Department of Public Finance, Faculty of Public Finance; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Khanh Nam - Vice Rector of UEH College of Economics, Law and Government; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Huynh Trang - Director of Training program in English Language, Faculty of Foreign Languages; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Phuong Thao – Vice Rector of UEH International School of Business.

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dong Phong and Prof. Dr. Su Dinh Thanh presenting the Appointment decision, flowers and Associate Professor’s costumes to the newly-acknowledged Associate Professors

2022 year has been witnessing UEH’s outstanding achievements and transformation towards becoming a Multidisciplinary and Sustainable University. To achieve these outcomes results from the tireless dedication of all UEH teachers, officials and employees. Therefore, at the UEH program, it is respectfully honored to be presented the noble awards awarded by the Prime Minister, the Minister of Education and Training as follows:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Thi Bich Nguyet - Chairwoman of UEH Strategies and Policies Consulting Council and Dean of UEH Institute of Innovation - was awarded “National Emulation Fighter” Title by the Prime Minister for her outstanding achievements excelling in the patriotic emulation movement, contributing to the building socialism and defending our Fatherland.

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dong Phong awarding badges and congratulatory logos to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Thi Bich Nguyet

UEH Units and UEH Individuals receiving the Prime Minister’s Certificate of Merit are as follows: UEH Faculty of Finance; Journal of Asian Business and Economic Studies; Assoc. Dr. Tran Thi Hai Ly - Vice Dean of Faculty of Finance; Dr. Hoang Hai Yen - Dean of Banking Faculty; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Thi Mai Hoai - Director of Sustainable Finance Institute.

Prof. Dr. Su Dinh Thanh awarding certificates of Merit and congratulatory flowers to UEH collectives and UEH individuals

Distinguished Lecturers and Employees receiving the Medal for Educational Development from the Ministry of Education and Training are as follows: Dr. Tran Thi Tuan Anh - Vice Dean of Faculty of Mathematics - Statistics; Dr. Phan Thu Hien - Deputy Head of Department of Financial Market, Faculty of Banking; Ms. Pham Thi Hoa - UEH Department of Facilities; Mr. Dinh Van Ky – UEH Department of Undergraduate Studies; Mr. Nguyen Minh Loc – UEH Department of Student Affairs; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Khanh Nam - Vice Rector of CELG; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Phong Nguyen - Head of UEH Department of Research Management - International Cooperation; Ms. Thai Thi Pha - UEH Board of Dormitory Management; MSc. Ho Thien Quyen - Deputy Director of UEH Vinh Long Branch; Dr. Nguyen Thi Mai Trang - Faculty of Management; Dr. Le Vu Ngoc Thanh - Head of Department of Auditing, Faculty of Accounting; Ms. Doan Thi Thu Trang - UEH Department for Continuing Education; Ms. Le Thi Xuan - UEH Department of Facilities.

Dr. Bui Quang Hung and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Khac Quoc Bao awarding medals and flowers to congratulate UEH Lecturers and Employees

Two UEH Units that have excellently received the Emulation Flag of the Ministry of Education and Training are UEH Faculty of Economics and UEH Department of Information Technology.

Prof. Dr. Su Dinh Thanh presenting emulation flags and congratulatory flowers to the Units

With constant efforts and great dedication to the educational development, the following outstanding Individuals winning Ministerial Emulation Soldier Title last year included: Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dong Phong - Chairman of UEH University Council; Prof. Dr. Su Dinh Thanh - UEH President; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Khac Quoc Bao – UEH Vice President; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Thi Bich Nguyet - Chairman of UEH Strategies and Policies Consulting Council; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Thanh Trang - Vice Rector of COB; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Phong Nguyen - UEH Department of Scheduling - Testing; MSc. Vo Ha Quang Dinh - Head of Department of Information Technology; Dr. Nguyen Thien Duy - Head of UEH Department for Continuing Education; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Huy - Deputy Head of UEH Department of Undergraduate Studies; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Thi Hai Ly - Vice Dean of Faculty of Finance; MSc. Le Hoang Yen Khanh - UEH Department of Research Management - International Cooperation; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Mai Dong - Faculty of International Business-Marketing; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Thi Phuong Vy - Faculty of Finance; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phung Duc Nam - Faculty of Finance; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tram Thi Xuan Huong - Faculty of Banking.

Dr. Bui Quang Hung and Dr. Bui Quang Viet awarding Ministerial-level Emulation Fighter and congratulatory flowers

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dong Phong awarding Ministerial Emulation Fighter

What is more, 03 Units as Faculty of International Business - Marketing, UEH Department of Information Technology and UEH Department of Scheduling – Testing together with 60 individuals received the Certificate of Merit from the Minister of Education and Training.

Prof. Dr. Su Dinh Thanh awarding the Minister’s Certificate of Merit, congratulating flowers to the 03 Units

Within the framework of the program was one ceremony held to announce and to present the award decisions on position appointment regarding the positions of Rector and Vice Rector of UEH College, Deans and Deputy Deans of UEH-affiliated Units in accordance with the authority of UEH President in terms of the 2020-2025 period.

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dong Phong and Prof. Dr. Su Dinh Thanh awarding the decisions to appoint Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Thanh Trang holding the position of Vice Rector in charge of UEH College of Business as well as Dr. Dinh Thi Thu Hong holding the position of Vice Rector of UEH College of Business for the 2020 – 2025 term

Prof. Dr. Su Dinh Thanh awarding the decisions to appoint Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Khanh Nam holding the position of Vice Rector in charge of UEH College of Economics, Law and Government for the 2020 – 2025 term

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dong Phong awarding the decision to appoint Prof. Dr. Su Dinh Thanh - President of UEH - in charge of UEH College of Technology and Design as well as Assoc Prof. Dr. Trinh Thuy Anh and Dr. Thai Kim Phung holding the positions of Vice Rector of UEH College of Technology and Design for the 2020 - 2025 term

Dr. Bui Quang Hung handing over the decision to appoint Dr. Nguyen Thi Hong Thu holding the position of Vice Dean in charge of Faculty of International Business - Marketing, UEH College of Business in the 2020 – 2025 term

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Khac Quoc Bao awarding the decision to appoint Dr. Le Dat Chi holding the position of Dean of Faculty of Finance, UEH College of Business for the 2020 – 2025 term

Prof. Dr. Su Dinh Thanh awarding the decision to appoint Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vo Tat Thang holding the position of Dean of Faculty of Economics, UEH College of Economics, Law and Government for the 2020 – 2025 term

Dr. Bui Quang Hung awarding the decision to appoint MSc. Phan Hien holding the position of Vice Dean in charge of Faculty of Business Information Technology and Dr. Nguyen Quoc Hung holding the position of Vice Dean of Faculty of Business Information Technology, UEH College of Technology and Design for the 2020 - 2025 term

Prof. Dr. Su Dinh Thanh awarding the decision to appoint Dr. Bui Quang Viet - Chairman of UEH Trade Union - holding the position of Director of Board of Dormitory Management for the term 2020 - 2025

Dr. Bui Quang Hung awarding the decision to appoint MSc. Cao Van Tien - Director of Board of Dormitory Management holding the position of Deputy Director of UEH Publishing House, cum Chairman of UEH Kiteco Printing Ltd. Company in the 2020 – 2025 term

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Khac Quoc Bao awarding the decision to appoint MSc. Tran Nhat Hoang - Deputy Secretary of UEH Youth Union, President of the UEH Student Union - holding the position of Deputy Director of UEH Center for Technology and Design, UEH College of Technology and Design for the 2020 – 2025 term

Dr. Bui Quang Hung awarding the decision to appoint MSc. Phan Thi Thu Hang to work at UEH Kiteco Printing Ltd. Company

Delivering congratulatory speeches to the winners of the 2022 Awards, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dong Phong affirmed that: “On behalf of Board of Management of UEH University, I would like, once again, to thank, to acknowledge the contributions and to congratulate the achievements of the units and individuals honored today. Today, you have received noble awards from the Party and the State. With the achievements achieved in the past year, it will be the foundation for each UEH individual to continue to strive to fulfill their duties well at UEH Unit and to develop UEH together. Concurrently, continuing or UEH tradition of more than 47 years is a tradition of dedication, professionalism, unity and solidarity. Hopefully in the new school year, we will continue to promote and to discover more excellent Units, Teachers, management officers with innovative innovations so as to create a foundation for a Multidisciplinary and Sustainable UEH development platform.”

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dong Phong delivering a congratulatory speech to those who won distinguighed Titles and Awards in 2022

On the journey towards a Multidisciplinary and Sustainable University, the visions, missions and core values that UEH pursues cannot be achieved in a day or two; actually, it takes efforts, bold leadership, and courage to adapt from each UEH individual as well as UEH Unit. From this foundation, a community is spread and formed to lead changes for the sustainable future of UEH in particular and the society in general.