Below are the opinions of lecturers and education experts on this “signal.” Mr. Tran Duc Canh, former member of the Northeast Massachusetts Intercollegiate Council (USA), stated: “The encouraging thing is that our education system is heading towards openness.”
Mr. Tran Duc Canh
We are only “opening” up, but not yet “clearing”; to truly clear, the education system must be built on a philosophical foundation and a long-term development direction. The subsequent plan will then be a connection of the parts for coherence; otherwise, we will remain in a cycle of constant reform. The saying “when there’s a deadlock, change; when there’s change, progress” from our ancestors is relevant here. I don’t know if the educational issues that society has been particularly concerned about for a long time have hit rock bottom yet! The encouraging thing is that our education system is heading towards openness, with the Ministry of Education and Training showing signs of listening to contributions from various directions.
I am very impressed with the educational philosophy of Phan Chau Trinh at the beginning of the last century, encapsulated in the nine words “enlighten the people’s intellect, uplift the people’s spirit, and enhance the people’s livelihood,” which has never been more valuable than in today’s societal context.
Disputes and negative incidents in education related to schools and individuals are unavoidable, especially in the current educational and societal context. What is important is that transparency is gradually increasing, reflecting society’s frustration with the inadequacies of education and society and demanding fair judgment. In my opinion, society is currently moving towards greater openness and transparency, but the root of the problem has not yet been addressed.
I reiterate that we are only “opening” up, but not yet “clearing,” so the handling of the issues of concern will remain very limited.
Therefore, there needs to be a mechanism of operation and a legal framework that ensures transparency and fairness, so that we can hope to solve the issues of concern, not only in education but also in society as a whole.
Dr. Le Viet Khuyen, former Deputy Director of the Higher Education Department (Ministry of Education and Training): “What is ‘for-profit’ and ‘non-profit’ is becoming increasingly urgent…”
Through incidents like the ongoing story at Hoa Sen University, if we only rely on what the parties involved present, it’s easy to conclude that… everyone is right.
Dr. Le Viet Khuyen
We are doing this only with the hope that the noisy debates over profits will end, and that schools will develop sustainably with the initial direction set, not borrowing the label “non-profit” just to beautify the school as is happening in many schools today. The Association of Non-Public Universities and Colleges of Vietnam recently drafted the Regulations on the Organization and Operation of Private Universities that operate not for profit.
From the above-mentioned chaos, it can be seen that the policies of the Party and State are clear, but when it comes down to the implementation by the ministries, there is a lack of systematization. If there were logical directives, the entire education system would flourish more in line with the spirit of Resolution 29.
Higher education is on the right track, but it needs precise design. Because what often happens in Vietnam is that when implementation fails, people tend to doubt the correctness of the policies.
If the Ministry of Education and Training listens to sincere opinions, listens with a genuine desire to learn, not just for show, then I am confident that higher education will take solid steps forward in the near future.
Dr. Nguyen Huu Lam, Director of the Research & Development Center for Management, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City: “Return autonomy to universities…”
I support resolving disputes through legal means and hope for a fair and just legal system for the benefit of the people and the country.
Dr. Nguyen Huu Lam
That way, people will be less exhausted, and our children will know where to place their hopes! I know that this hope is unrealistic at present, but I believe that the current disputes at Hoa Sen, Ton Duc Thang… will reveal many truths and lead to better standards. We know the road ahead is long and arduous, so we must shorten it by exposing everything sooner.
In addition, a correct and important decision for the development of universities is to return autonomy to them, rather than allowing or granting autonomy to universities.
However, it is necessary to ensure that autonomy is to better fulfill the mission of universities and bring the desired benefits to society, rather than falling into group interests and abuse.
Autonomy also requires the necessary conditions and capacities. Without the capacity for independent autonomy, it will lead to collapse. And there is a great need for mechanisms to control, balance power, and ensure transparency.
Source: https://news.zing.vn/giao-duc-dai-hoc-cung-tac-bien-bien-tac-thong-post455048.html
