{"id":5876,"date":"2026-07-13T14:03:27","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T07:03:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/global.stou.ac.th\/?p=5876"},"modified":"2026-07-13T14:03:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T07:03:27","slug":"480","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pedantic-wozniak.14-207-142-6.plesk.page\/?p=5876","title":{"rendered":"STOU Partners with Institute of Community Colleges to Expand Educational Opportunities and Drive Sustainable Community Development"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) and the Institute of Community Colleges (ICC) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for academic and educational management cooperation. The partnership aims to build an educational network, align curricula, and provide community college graduates with direct pathways to pursue bachelor’s degrees. By pooling resources and expertise, both institutions seek to elevate educational quality and foster sustainable community development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On Monday, 29 June 2026, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Taweewat Watthanakuljaroen<\/strong>, President of STOU, and Mr. Charoenchai Wongjinda<\/strong>, Director of the Institute of Community Colleges, co-siged the agreement at the Library and Learning Center Building, STOU Headquarters in Nonthaburi. Executives and staff from both organizations witnessed the ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The core mission of this 5-year agreement is to synergize educational capabilities and resources to develop Thailand’s human resources, address local needs, and support sustainable economic and social growth. The collaboration focuses on equipping citizens with actionable skills to improve their careers and quality of life through several initiatives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n