Vietnam: What are the major contents required in the Regulation on the organization and operation of pedagogical colleges?

What are the major contents required in the Regulation on the organization and operation of pedagogical colleges in Vietnam?

Based on Clause 1, Article 5 of the Regulations of Pedagogical Colleges issued in conjunction with Circular 23/2022/TT-BGDDT, the Regulation on the organization and operation of pedagogical colleges in Vietnam must include the following essential contents:

- Name of the college, abbreviation (if any);

- Objectives and mission;

- Organization and management of the college;

- Organization of training activities, scientific and technological research, international cooperation, and quality assurance activities;

- Duties and rights of lecturers, managerial staff, public employees, and workers;

- Duties and rights of learners;

- Finance and assets;

- Relationships between the pedagogical college and educational institutions, enterprises, families, and society;

- Inspection, examination, transparency, supervision, reward, and violation handling.

What are the major contents required in the Regulation on the organization and operation of pedagogical colleges in Vietnam? (Image from the Internet)

Which authority will approve the Regulation on the organization and operation of pedagogical colleges in Vietnam?

According to Clause 1, Article 8 of the Regulations of Pedagogical Colleges issued in conjunction with Circular 23/2022/TT-BGDDT:

College Council

The College Council is established and performs its duties and powers in accordance with the Vocational Education Law and the following specific provisions:

1. Duties and powers of the College Council:

a) Approving regulations on the number, structure of labor, and job positions; recruiting, managing, using, and developing the team of lecturers, managerial staff, public employees, and workers of the college; approving the Regulation on the organization and operation of the college;

b) Introducing personnel to carry out the appointment process for the principal and vice-principal as per regulations; annually assessing the completion of the duties of the principal and vice-principals; recommending the competent authority to dismiss the principal and vice-principals; organizing confidence votes for the principal and vice-principals mid-term or unexpectedly when necessary;

c) Requesting the principal to explain issues that have not been implemented, incorrectly implemented, or insufficiently implemented according to the resolutions of the College Council. If the College Council does not agree with the principal's explanation, it will report to the direct management authority of the college;

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Thus, one of the duties and powers of the College Council of the pedagogical college is to approve regulations on the number, structure of labor, and job positions; recruiting, managing, using, and developing the team of lecturers, managerial staff, public employees, and workers of the college; approve the Regulation on the organization and operation of the college.

Therefore, the College Council will approve the Regulation on the organization and operation of pedagogical colleges in Vietnam.

What are the principles for recruiting lecturers in pedagogical colleges in Vietnam?

Under Article 19 of the Regulations of Pedagogical Colleges issued in conjunction with Circular 23/2022/TT-BGDDT regarding lecturers and managerial staff:

Lecturers and Managerial Staff

1. Lecturers

a) The standard qualifications for lecturers of pedagogical colleges are implemented according to the Education Law and the Vocational Education Law;

b) Standards for the professional titles of lecturers of pedagogical colleges are implemented according to current regulations of the Minister of Education and Training when teaching at the college level in the teacher training sector; implemented according to current regulations of the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs for each training level when teaching vocational education levels for sectors and professions outside the teacher training sector;

c) The duties and rights of lecturers of pedagogical colleges are implemented according to the provisions of the Education Law, the Vocational Education Law, and other duties and rights as prescribed by current law.

2. Managerial staff at pedagogical colleges are obliged to perform strictly the assigned duties and responsibilities; they are entitled to benefits according to current law.

3. Recruitment and use of lecturers, managerial staff in pedagogical colleges

a) Lecturers and managerial staff performing teaching and management tasks in pedagogical colleges are recruited according to the Law on Public Employees; regulations on the recruitment, use, and management of public employees by the Government of Vietnam and labor laws.

b) The recruitment and employment of lecturers must be based on the evaluation of their capacity, professional ethics, work effectiveness, and relevant legal regulations.

4. The evaluation and classification of the quality of lecturers and managerial staff are carried out according to the Government of Vietnam's regulations on evaluation and classification of the quality of officials and public employees.

Thus, the recruitment of lecturers must be based on the evaluation of their capacity, professional ethics, work effectiveness, and relevant legal regulations.