2026
Payap EL welcomes the onsite visit
The President of Polus International College, Chengdu, China, visited Payap Educational Leadership with Dr. Pat and Dr. Chi Che — leadership, care, wellbeing, and thriving.
Announcements
News
Selected Educational Leadership announcements published by the International College and the department.
August 2026
Design Thinking for Meta-Skills Development Lab launched
Payap EL officially launched the Design Thinking for Meta-Skills Development Lab — advancing innovation, leadership, and future-ready skills.
14 August 2026
UCIS Discovery Field Visit completed
Master of Educational Leadership students completed a discovery field visit to Unity Concord International School, led by Dr. Chi Che.
6 August 2026
Field study at Ban San Phra Net School
EL students completed a field-study visit focused on school culture, leadership practice, educational management, and community-based learning.
July 2026
From Chiang Mai to Budapest
Head of Department Dr. Chi Che visited Óbuda University to explore Erasmus+ mobility, guest lectures, joint workshops, research, and future cooperation.
2026
Best Poster Presentation Award, ICESML 2026
The department congratulated Dr. Chi Che on receiving the Best Poster Presentation Award at ICESML 2026.
2026
Academic collaboration with Ohio University
Payap University announced an MoU with Ohio University in support of the Educational Leadership Program.
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From Facebook
Recent posts from the Educational Leadership Facebook page — field visits, new ELers, and department life in Chiang Mai.
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14 August 2026
UCIS Discovery Field Visit completed
Educational Leadership at the International College celebrated the Master of Educational Leadership Discovery Field Visit to Unity Concord International School. Observe · Engage · Reflect · Connect · Lead.
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18 August 2026
Why Payap EL? Because leadership is learned by living it
Our ELers are not simply completing a degree — they are building confidence, sharpening critical thinking, challenging assumptions, and learning how to lead meaningful educational change. Think globally. Lead locally. Transform boldly.
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August 2026
ELer Learning Notes
“Joining Payap EL is one of my best academic decisions. I am learning not only how to manage education but how to transform it.” — a current ELer, shared on the department Facebook page.
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August 2026
Design Thinking for Meta-Skills Development Lab
Payap EL officially launched the Design Thinking for Meta-Skills Development Lab — unlocking future-ready leadership through human-centered innovation, with academic engagement connected to Dr. Oliver Crocco and Dr. Brian Perkins, Teachers College, Columbia University.
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2026
Payap EL welcomes the onsite visit
Payap EL welcomes the onsite visit of the President of Polus International College, Chengdu, China. Together with Dr. Pat and Dr. Chi Che, the International College of Payap warmly welcomes this visit. We care for the wellbeing and thriving of students through leadership, partnership, and community. Leadership · Care · Wellbeing · Thriving.
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6 August 2026
From classroom theory to school-based leadership practice
Payap Educational Leadership completed the EL Field Study Visit to Ban San Phra Net School. Through observation, professional dialogue, and engagement with the school context, students gained insights into school culture, leadership practice, educational management, and community-based learning. Experiencing · Observing · Reflecting · Growing.
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11 August 2026
EL Master Family Rally — Semester 1/2026
A new semester begins with the Payap Educational Leadership Master’s family coming together in learning, friendship, and shared purpose. One Family · One Learning Journey · One Purpose · One Payap.
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10 August 2026
PhD ELers gathered — a fresh research journey
Ph.D. candidates consolidated first research directions: inclusive leadership and ADHD education, teacher retention in Thai international schools, AI-enabled human-centered leadership, and educational equity for rural learners in Myanmar.
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7 August 2026
Ph.D. Semester 1/2026 class announcement
Regular doctoral classes begin Monday 10 August 2026. Every Monday: EL 701 Comparative and International Education (09:00–12:00) and EL 702 Advanced Research Methodology for Educational Leadership (13:00–16:00), taught by Dr. Chi Che.
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6 August 2026
Welcome to the Payap EL family
Payap University welcomed Nan Moe Thout Pan and Naw Kwee Khu as new candidates in the Master of Educational Leadership (International Program). Both bring a commitment to inclusive leadership, student development, and community engagement in Myanmar and beyond.
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24 July 2026
Meet our new Ph.D. candidate
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Marcos to the Ph.D. in Educational Leadership (International Program). As an experienced educator, entrepreneur, and teacherpreneur, he brings teaching practice and entrepreneurial vision to Payap EL — where future leaders start from here.
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22 July 2026
Field Study Visit 2 at Ban Sansai School
Join Payap University’s Educational Leadership Program for Field Study Visit 2 at Ban Sansai School on Friday 24 July, 9:00 a.m. to noon — school leadership, community engagement, and educational practice in an authentic setting.
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17 July 2026
Field Study | Wat Buak Krok Nuea School
Wat Buak Krok Nuea School, Saraphi District, Chiang Mai — 17 July 2026, 12:30–16:30. Educational Leadership students engaged with local educators, students, and the community through authentic cultural and educational experiences.
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18 June 2026
Welcome, Polus Group
Payap University’s Educational Leadership Program welcomed Polus Integrated Course students to the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership at the International College. Orientation: 6 July 2026, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
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30 May 2026
Proud moment at ICESML 2026, Chulalongkorn University
Three certificates, one proud Payap EL moment. Congratulations to Dr. Chi Che for winning the Best Poster Presentation Award at ICESML 2026, and to EL scholars Wei Peng and Win Pa Pa Tun for their successful oral presentations at the Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University (29–30 May 2026). Theme: Building Global Education Futures through Intercultural Leadership.
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30 May 2026
Three certificates, one proud Payap EL moment
Three certificates from ICESML 2026 at the Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University (29–30 May 2026): Best Poster Presentation Award for Dr. Chi Che, and oral-presentation certificates for EL scholars Wei Peng and Win Pa Pa Tun. Theme: Building Global Education Futures through Intercultural Leadership.
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21–22 May 2026
Payap × CWSSU Future-Ready Educational Leadership Workshop
Payap Educational Leadership partnered with the Department of Education, Captain Williamson Sangma State University (Meghalaya, India) for a two-day online workshop. Dr. Brian Perkins (Teachers College, Columbia University) led Design Thinking for School Improvement in Tribal and Rural Contexts. Dr. Oliver “Ozzie” Crocco (Louisiana State University) led Human Resource Development for School Improvement in Tribal and Rural Contexts.
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