On 15 June 2026, the Institute of General Education, in partnership with the Bureau of Academic Administration and Development and the Education Quality Assurance Division, hosted “KKU Education Landscape: Curriculum Intelligence and Quality Assurance – Igniting Energy Before the Semester Begins”.
The event was presided over by Associate Professor Charnchai Panthongviriyakul, M.D., President of Khon Kaen University (KKU). Additionally, Assistant Professor Denpong Soodphakdee, Ph.D., Vice President for Education and Digital, delivered a lecture and exchanged viewpoints on utilizing data for curriculum development. The seminar was attended by executive administrators, faculty members, and educational personnel across various departments at Room GL315, 3rd Floor, Poj Sarasin Building, Khon Kaen University.
The primary objective of this project is to foster understanding and proficiency in utilizing the “KKU Education Landscape” and “Curriculum Intelligence” platforms. These systems are designed to support curriculum management aligned with Outcome-Based Education (OBE) guidelines and systematic, data-driven educational quality assurance.
Associate Professor Charnchai Panthongviriyakul, M.D., President of Khon Kaen University, emphasized that the university’s core mission is to produce high-quality graduates to meet societal demands amidst a digital world increasingly influenced by Artificial Intelligence (AI).
“The university must adapt and develop curricula that prioritize critical thinking, problem-solving, analytical questioning, and adaptability to new challenges. Our ultimate goal is not merely ensuring students graduate, but producing individuals who are fully workforce-ready and capable of navigating future global shifts.”
Assistant Professor Denpong Soodphakdee, Ph.D., Vice President for Education and Digital, stated that the KKU Education Landscape and Curriculum Intelligence platforms were developed as essential tools for Data-Driven Education.
These platforms provide administrators and curriculum chairs with a comprehensive, systematic overview of their programs, encompassing:
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Student enrollment statistics
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Curriculum structures and active course offerings
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Faculty teaching workloads
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The interconnectedness of learning outcomes across individual courses
This integrated data allows departments to analyze strengths, identify areas for improvement, and design learning experiences tailored to the needs of 21st-century learners and society.
“Every curriculum must answer the question: Are we ready for AI? Because the professional landscape is transforming rapidly due to artificial intelligence, the university must possess data that accurately reflects the current status of our programs—including course content, skills acquired by learners, and alignment with labor market demands—to ensure timely and targeted curriculum planning.”
Furthermore, the system facilitates the tracking and analysis of Learning Outcomes from the course level up to the program level. By mapping Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) to Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs), instructors can tangibly record, monitor, and evaluate student progression.
This tracking verifies whether students possess the skills and competencies designated by the curriculum, serving as pivotal data for curriculum improvement under the OBE framework and quality assurance protocols.
The KKU Education Landscape: Curriculum Intelligence and Quality Assurance initiative underscores Khon Kaen University’s dedication to elevating curriculum management and educational standards through digital technology. By enabling reliable, data-based decision-making, the university ensures its learners are well-equipped to keep pace with the AI era, ultimately graduating individuals with the capacity to think critically, solve complex problems, and foster sustainable societal value.
