The Administration of International Relations on Graduate Studies at Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to study the operational conditions, role, factors related to the administration of the international relations and models for the administration of International Relations for graduate studies of Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University by using a mixed method. The data for quantitative research were collected by using a questionnaire with the reliability of 0.922 from the population of 102 graduate students and analyzed by using percentage, mean, standard deviation and for qualitative research collected by using focus group discussion from the samples of 20 lecturers and supporting officers and analyzed by using Typological analysis. The results showed that the mean of the operational condition was 3.74 which was a medium level, and found that to prepare the readiness for international relations on graduate studies task to ASEAN was the most important. Also, in the past there had been exchange programs from ASEAN among the undergraduate students. It was found that the mean of internal factors was 4.17, and the important factor was the officers operating international relations. For the external factors, the mean was of 4.14 and the most important external factor was population income. In addition, the mean of the guidelines for international relations administration on graduate studies was 4.20, so there should be a follow up and monitor the strategic operation plan on international relations of the university especially in the graduate studies. Furthermore, the mean of the roles of international relations on graduate studies of Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University was 4.11, so the roles of international relations should be as follows: organizing the student development activity and networking with overseas universities, supporting study visit and job training overseas, coordinating and cooperating on students exchange.