Wednesday, January 9, 2013

FGCC

A community college that produces the most results in google...                        






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FGCC, the First Global Community College, is located in Nongkhai, Thailand.
Nongkhai is ranked  7th by AARP as the most livable retirement home in the world .
http://www.retirement-cafe.com/Where-to-Retire.html

Nongkhai is on the bank of Mekong River, 6th longest river inAsia.
www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/373560/Mekong-River

FGCC is less than one hour to Vientiane, the capital of Laos and the National University of Laos.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vientiane http://www.nuol.edu.la/

FGCC is strongly connected with the National University of Laos.
The coach fare from Vientiane to Hanoi is $30
FGCC is the most referred to college in the world on Google.

In the academic year of 2013
FGCC wishes to invite up to 20 credentialed US faculty members: retiree, sabbatical, adjunct to teach there and at its affiliate in Vientiane.
FGCC wishes to admit up to 100 American students who want to save money, see the world and earn credits by studying under US and global faculty at FGCC for an annual cost of $13,500 inclusive of accommodation and international travel.


Through the partnership between The Ministry of Interior & FGCC, the old provincial hall has been turned over to FGCC since September 1999 to be used as FGCC’s headquarters and the Damrongrajanoobhap Institute’s training site for democracy and local development.



Further Information on Nong Khai


Best Places to Retire
According to the AARP The Magazine, the following are the 10 best
places to retire...7. NONG KHAI, Thailand 8. Crete, Greece 9.
Ambergris Caye, Belize 10. 


Mekong River (river, Southeast Asia) -- Britannica Online ...
Longest river in Southeast Asia, the 7th longest in Asia, and the 12th
longest in the world. It has a length of about 2700 miles (4350 km).


Vientiane - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Vientiane is the capital and largest city of Laos, situated on the
Mekong River near the border with Thailand. Vientiane became the
capital in 1563 due to fears of ...


All our instructors are certified with recognized qualifications from our partner institutions.  Among them are visiting college faculty from the US & UK.

Seminar & Exhibition on “Establishing a Community College” August 1995.  From left, Dr. Nibondh Sasidhorn, Former Minister of Education and University Affairs, Mr. Banchong Pongsart, Director General, Department of General Education, Mr. Sukhum Saribut, Governor of Nong Khai, Mr. Vishwas More, President, Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, Dr. Yvonne Bodle, Member, Board of Governors, CCC, Mr. Somboon Worapong, Thai Rath, Dr. Montri , Vice President, Mahidol University


Dr. Vishwas More, President, Board of Governors, California Community Colleges, Dr. Thomas Knutson CSU Sacramento, Dr. Yvonne A. Bodle, Member board of Governors, California Community Colleges with Udon Governor.


Dr.Yvonne Bodle presents American faculty from CCC, SUNY, CCID in a courtesy call to Dr. Krasae,
Minister of University Affairs.


H.E. Richard Hecklinger Ambassador of United States of America to Thailand visited FGCC on 23 September 1999 welcomed by Prof. Dr. Nibhondh Sasithorn – President of FGCC






Faculty of FGCC welcomes H.E. Prime Minister Chuan Leepai at the Thai Rath Foundation Seminar on
3 July 1999 accompanied by Dr. Pramote Nakornthab – Founding President of FGCC


Special Project For Police, Criminal Justice Professionals 
& Customs Officers

FGCC partnering with the Department of Criminal Justice, College of Health and Human Services of California State University Sacramento and California Commission of Peace Officer Standard and Training (POST) jointly organized special training for Police, Customs officer and Criminal Justice Professionals.  This program consists of English Conversation for Police, Customer Officer and Criminal Justice Professional, introductory course in Criminal Justice and a conference to introduce the issues involved in Human Rights, which had become an expanding concern as a result of the promulgation of the new Thai constitution.

The training courses consist of both short and long term curriculum, certificate & in the future degree offered jointly by California State University and FGCC. 

Training for Heads of Police Station in Udon Thani 5-7 July 1998. By FGCC, California State University Sacramento and California Peace Officer Standard Training (POST)



Training Project according to the needs of staff in local organization

Community College is a new model of higher education institute in Thailand to be owned by the community and to serve its community genuinely, to offer academic and professional training for the residents who are workforce of the community.

Since the establishment of FGCC, we have trained more than 3000 personnel from both public and private sector of the community.

Most of our trainees are teachers of English, doctors, nurses, monks, village headmen, leaders of community and police officers.

In the year 2000,  we will include additional courses such as Local Administration Management, Management of Tambon Council, Eco-Tourism - Homestay, Farmstay, Bed & Breakfast, language & culture of  Mekong Countries

 Participating lecturers will be from our partners according to the Philosophy of Partnership and Participation that FGCC recognizes.  Therefore, our participating lecturers consist of professors, professionals & specialists of each field from abroad and locally; so as to broaden the horizon of our trainees.


Diane Cahill from Cal State University Sacramento taught English Conversation for Policeman and gave speech on Responsibility of Police in the era of Globalization, June 1998

Leadership Workshop by Prof Elliot Mininberg, Chair, Department of Education, California State University of California Northridge, Ray Mace, School of Education, Wolverhampton University,UK
Participants include: School Principals & Headmasters, Officers of Primary Education Office and General Education Office in Nong Khai & Udon Thani


Brain Storming Session – How to create partnerships with public sector.
From left: Mr. Montri Chulawatanathon, Vice President, Mahidol University, Mr. Manop Tangusaha, DTEC, Mr. Suvit Pholarp, Director General, Department of Livestock, Mr. Jirasak Poonpon, Inspector General, Office of the Prime Minister, Mr. Ded Trisart, USAID and Mr. Somboon Worapong, Thai Rath Daily

How to form a partnership is a subject discussed by future partners from Nong Khai province & its local government agencies; national agencies include ministries, departments and universities; international institutions include community colleges and universities of California & New York.

Mr.Suporn, Governor of Korat, presents FGCC faculty from California and New York to Luang Pho Koon,
one of the most respected monks in Thailand

Dr.Larry Calderon, president of Ventura College, California and his team call on governor of Nong Khai
in search of support for FGCC (1996)



Professors & Students from the USA Revitalize 
Nong Khai’s Economy

By upholding and exercising the philosophy of partnership and participation, FGCC has been able to link up “partnership” with more institutions of higher learning in USA & UK than any universities in Thailand.

FGCC has received more than 7 rectors and 70 professors from the US & UK universities.  In addition, we also have visiting students from US, Japan and Spain learning and doing internship in increasing number each year.

In the year 2000, FGCC plans to accommodate up to 100 overseas students who will attend courses for at least one full term.


Students from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo joining the course and doing internship at FGCC


Success Stories



2002 Graduates at Mahidol University


 

Miss Saengdow Wongpimsorn
Udon Thani
May 1998 – May 2000 
 International College




Mr. Jedsada Banthaisong
Udon Thani
May 1998 – May 2000
International College



Miss Apachara Wongpratum
Sakonnakorn
May 1998 – May 2000
International College



Oversea Transfers




Mr. Narut Wasinpiyamongkon
Nongkhai 
Aug 1997 – Dec 1999
Honorable Degree 
California State University



Mr. Kittisak Kampoo
Udon Thani
  May 1998 - Aug 2000



Mr. Phichit Pimpeng
Udon Thai
May 2000 – Dec 2001 
Manchester, UK



2003 Graduates


Wattana Chonchanakun,  Supachai Srikampoo,  Wassana Tongta,  Ruthairat Somrap, Prapassorn Chaihongsa, Kanokwan Wirunpan,  Tookata Kankangkun,  Banyen Reechon,  Yuwadee Pitanang

Class 1999 with Prof. Dr. Nibhondh, President of FGCC and the “Farang” Faculty 



For further information or questions, in the USA contact:

Sivilay Somchanmavong หรือ ใหญ่
sivilay2010@gmail.com
โทร (607) 280-1280


Program Director TUSEF

Ph.D candidate, Edu. (Syracuse)
M.S. Edu. (Cornell)
B.A. Urban & Public Policy Studies (SUNY at Buffalo)
Senior Associate Director of Admissions/Coordinator of Multicultural Recruitment, Cornell (1997-2006)
Associate Director of Admissions/S.E. Region Recruitment Coordinator, Cornell
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Cornell
Counselor for New York State’s Higher Education Opportunity Program/ Educational Opportunity Program, Cornell (1994-97)
Pre-Law Advisor, Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program, Cornell


Sukhum Charoenkajonchai หรือ แคน

sc453@cornell.edu

Project Director, TUSEF

Ph.D. candidate in Regional Economics and Planning (Cornell)
MA Economics (Cornell)
MS Financial Math (University of Chicago)
MBA (Babson)
BA Engineering (Kasetsart)

Director of Family Math of Ithaca Middle School
Olympiad Math Club Program LeaderFamily Math of Ithaca (2012)
Researcher for Internship Project on ASEAN Economic Integration at Institute of Developing Economies – JETRO, Japan (2010-2011)
4H Club Leader of “4H Superkids Club”, Ithaca, NY (2008-2010) 
Event Organizer and Moderator of “Round Table Talk” program for Thai Community at Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (2008)
Teaching Assistant for courses in Macroeconomics at Cornell (2007) / Research Assistant to Department Chair of City and Regional Planning - Research on Capital Surplus of the United States (2008)
Graduate Community Adviser at Hasbrouck Community, Cornell Campus Life (2007-2010)
Financial Engineer /  Senior Risk Analyst / Product Development Team Leader / ConsultantAllstate Insurance, Chicago (2001 – 2005)
Senior Actuarial and Financial Analyst at CGU Insurance, Boston, MA (1999-2001)
Management Intern at Bankvest Capital Corp., Westboro, MA (1997-1998)


Akhin Pancharoen หรือ เอ  
A.PANCHAROEN@GMAIL.COM
โทร(607) 351-6356
โทร (607)279-2063


Facilities, Mobility, Hospitality Director, TUSEF


Taste Of Thai Express Inc., Ceo And Founder (2003-Present)
Balakula Holding Llc, President(2007-Present)
Nagara Restaurant Group Inc., Ceo &Founder (2005-Present)
Anak Inc. Dba Taste Of Thai Ithaca, Ceo &Founder (2001-Present)
High Connection Density Inc. Cornell University (1999-01)
Qualcomm Inc, San Diego (1994-99)