OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS AND COMMUNICATIONS

INFORMATION PAGE FROM THE OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS AND COMMUNICATIONS

POSITION AND FUNCTIONS

The Office of Student Affairs and Communications is a functional unit under Ho Chi Minh City Open University, operating under the direct and comprehensive leadership and management of the Rector.

The Office of Student Affairs and Communications is responsible for advising the Rector on student management; providing services and support for current students, alumni, and partner enterprises; overseeing political and ideological education for students; managing communications and major university events; promoting community engagement and service; and carrying out other duties as assigned by the President.

OBJECTIVE

To support students in developing their personal potential and to inspire them to become proactive in their learning and self-improvement, ultimately becoming valuable individuals for society and the community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Political and ideological education, ethics, and cultural development for students
• Handling student policies and entitlements
• Evaluating students’ conduct and training results
• Implementing off-campus student regulations
• Coordinating student management
• Scholarships and Student Support Funds
• Cultural, sports, and arts activities
• Supporting students’ material and spiritual well-being
• Building enterprise relations and connecting students with real-world experiences
• Supporting student entrepreneurship and the startup community
• Student skills training programs
• Career orientation and guidance
• Employment support services
• Alumni relations
• Ensuring internal quality assurance in student affairs
• Developing the university’s communications in line with strategic goals
• Managing the university’s social media platforms and website
• Organizing events and communications activities
• Community service and engagement
• International student affairs
• Supporting admissions for various academic levels and systems
• Advising, training, and developing branding products
• Managing university assets and auditoriums

SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND SERVICE LINKAGES

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POSITION AND FUNCTIONS

The Office of Student Affairs and Communications is a functional unit under Ho Chi Minh City Open University, operating under the direct and comprehensive leadership and management of the Rector.

The Office of Student Affairs and Communications is responsible for advising the Rector on student management; providing services and support for current students, alumni, and partner enterprises; overseeing political and ideological education for students; managing communications and major university events; promoting community engagement and service; and carrying out other duties as assigned by the President.

OBJECTIVE

To support students in developing their personal potential and to inspire them to become proactive in their learning and self-improvement, ultimately becoming valuable individuals for society and the community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Political and ideological education, ethics, and cultural development for students
• Handling student policies and entitlements
• Evaluating students’ conduct and training results
• Implementing off-campus student regulations
• Coordinating student management
• Scholarships and Student Support Funds
• Cultural, sports, and arts activities
• Supporting students’ material and spiritual well-being
• Building enterprise relations and connecting students with real-world experiences
• Supporting student entrepreneurship and the startup community
• Student skills training programs
• Career orientation and guidance
• Employment support services
• Alumni relations
• Ensuring internal quality assurance in student affairs
• Developing the university’s communications in line with strategic goals
• Managing the university’s social media platforms and website
• Organizing events and communications activities
• Community service and engagement
• International student affairs
• Supporting admissions for various academic levels and systems
• Advising, training, and developing branding products
• Managing university assets and auditoriums

Development History of the Office

  1. Established in 1993 under the original name “Office of Student Management.”

  2. Renamed to “Office of Political Affairs” in 1996.

  3. Renamed to “Office of Political and Student Affairs” in 2004.

  4. In 2008, it was split into two separate offices: the “Office of Political Affairs” and the “Office of Student Affairs.”

  5. In 2011, the two offices were merged into one: “Office of Political and Student Affairs.”

  6. In October 2013, it was renamed to “Office of Student Affairs.”

  7. In March 2022, it was renamed to “Office of Student Affairs and Communications.”

 

Achievements

  • Awarded the title Excellent Labor Collective for the academic year 2008–2009 under Decision No. 879/QĐ-ĐHM dated October 9, 2009.

  • Awarded the title Excellent Labor Collective for the academic year 2009–2010 under Decision No. 895/QĐ-ĐHM dated September 28, 2010.

  • Awarded the title Excellent Labor Collective for the academic year 2010–2011 under Decision No. 711/QĐ-ĐHM dated August 26, 2011.

  • Recognized by the Minister of Education and Training with the title Excellent Labor Collective for the academic year 2009–2010 under Decision No. 1282/QĐ-BGDĐT dated April 1, 2011.

  • Certificate of Merit from the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City for outstanding achievements over two consecutive academic years (2007–2008 and 2008–2009) under Decision No. 840/QĐ-UBND dated February 23, 2010.

STAFF OF THE OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS AND COMMUNICATIONS

TRẦN VĂN TRÍ
Deputy Head of Office

General Supervisor.
tri.tv@ou.edu.vn

NGUYỄN THỊ DIỆU LINH
Deputy Head of Office

In charge of: Corporate Partnerships, Startup Support, Skills Development, Student Competency, International Students, and Community Engagement.
linh.ntd@ou.edu.vn

HỒ THANH SƠN
Deputy Head of Office

In charge of Political Ideology, Culture, Arts, Sports, Alumni Relations, and Student Support.
son.ht@ou.edu.vn

NGUYỄN LÊ MINH LONG
Director of the Career Orientation and Employment Counseling Center

tri.tv@ou.edu.vn

LÊ VĂN LONG
Specialist

In charge of Office Administration.
long.lv@ou.edu.vn

THÁI HỮU PHÚ
Specialist

In charge of Skills Development and Corporate Relations
phu.th@ou.edu.vn

SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND SERVICE LINKAGES

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PARTNERS WHO HAVE PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS

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UNITS THAT HAVE COLLABORATED IN ORGANIZING STUDENT SUPPORT ACTIVITIES

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CONTACT US
Office of Student Affairs and Communications

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, Morning: 08:00 – 12:00, Afternoon: 13:00 – 17:00
Address: Room 003, 97 Vo Van Tan Street, Vo Thi Sau Ward, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 700000
General Contact Numbers: 028 39302146 or 028 39300077
Career Orientation and Employment Counseling Center: 028 39300952
For English Assistance: 028 39302368 – Fax: 028 39300085
Email: osa@ou.edu.vn
Student Security Hotline: 028 39330660

OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS AND COMMUNICATIONS

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, Morning: 08:00 – 12:00, Afternoon: 13:00 – 17:00
Address: Room 003, 97 Vo Van Tan Street, Vo Thi Sau Ward, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 700000

General Contact Numbers: 028 39302146 or 028 39300077
Career Orientation and Employment Counseling Center: 028 39300952
For English Assistance: 028 39302368 – Fax: 028 39300085
Email: osa@ou.edu.vn
Student Security Hotline: 028 39330660

 


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