13th AUN-QA Workshop for Accomplishing Programme Assessment

The 13th AUN-QA Workshop for Accomplishing Programme Assessment was held in Bangkok, Thailand from 23 to 26 August 2016.

The 4-day workshop aims to introduce the AUN-QA framework and enhance quality assurance practices based on the latest version of AUN-QA framework at programme level (3rd version). The content of the workshop encompasses:

• Introduction to quality assurance in higher education 
• AUN-QA framework and criteria at programme level 
• AUN-QA quality assessment process 
• PDCA Approach to self-assessment 
• Self-assessment report (SAR) writing 
• Change Management 

The workshop was facilitated by Mr. Johnson Ong Chee Bin, AUN-QA Expert together with Dr. Arnie from De La Salle University, the Philippines. The workshop was attended by 30 participants from Assumption University, Ateneo De Manila University, Bogor Agricultural University, De La Salle University, Lac Hong University, Mahidol University, Naresuan University, National Institute of Development Administration, Prince of Songkla University, Sam Ratulangi University, Semarang State University, Universitas Presetiya Mulya, and Universitas Sebelas Maret.

11th Happiness DNA Public Workshop

The 11th Happiness DNA public workshop was held on 18 & 19 August 2016. The workshop was facilitated by Chief Happiness Coach, Mr Johnson Ong Chee Bin of Living Better in collaboration with ASK Training Pte Ltd.

The 2-day workshop is based on the principles of positive psychology, and physical, mental and emotional therapies and techniques. It is taught in a unique change methodology where participants first determine the level of their happiness in the eight dimensions of the happiness DNA. How to nurture and sustain the eight dimensions of the happiness DNA is then introduced. The workshop concluded with an action plan to address the gaps in the happiness DNA.

Below are what some participants said about the workshop.

"I like the activities, they are very refreshing"

"Very engaging trainer who is very patient with the class"

"The course is delivered in an effective way: relax but informative"

"Create an awareness on the purpose of life"

"We can improve our happiness and choose to be happy"

Coaching, Training and Consulting Services

• AUN-QA Assessment

• AUN-QA Training Workshops

• Quality Assurance at Programme Level

• Quality Assurance at Institutional Level

• Curriculum Design, Development and Evaluation

• Train-the-Trainers

About Education Quality International

Education Quality International (eqi) is a Singapore’s registered business founded by Johnson Ong Chee Bin with a vision of "Quality Education Quality Life".

The Education Quality International logo is represented by the characters "eqi". The "e" symbolises "eye" which denotes "visionary and attention to details" while the green character symbolises "q" which stands for "quality". The tail of the "q"and the orange circle symbolises "i" which stands for "international".

The green colour denotes growing dynamism of education and the glowing orange colour denotes energy and life. The logo espouses the vision of "Quality Education Quality Life".

The Chemistry of (Un)Happiness

Happiness or unhappiness is basically caused by the presence of certain chemical substances in our brains. We can generate these chemicals by altering our lifestyles and habits or doing certain activities. For example, physical exercise produces endorphins and reduces cortisol. Cultivating positive emotions such as having a sense of accomplishment, sense of pride or feeling loved make us happier. Happy food like bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin. The next time you feel sad, eat a banana.