The "university" model has not been clearly defined in the law.
One of the main topics of discussion at the seminar was the completion of the legal framework for the university model in Vietnam – which is currently facing many obstacles and shortcomings. Representatives from the Drafting Committee of the Law on Higher Education (amended) of the Ministry of Education and Training assessed that, after 12 years of implementing the Law on Higher Education (promulgated in 2012) and nearly 6 years of implementing the amended Law (2018), the higher education system has seen positive and significant changes in scale, quality, and operational efficiency. However, the law also reveals many inadequacies and obstacles that need to be amended.
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| University leaders speak at the seminar. |
Specifically, the management of the higher education system is fragmented, complex, and inefficient due to the existence of too many governing bodies based on sectors and fields that are not aligned with the training areas of the affiliated institutions.
Regarding the organization and governance of higher education institutions, the ministry stated that regulations concerning units directly under higher education institutions with legal personality create difficulties, complexities, and risks in the organization and management of these institutions.
The regulations regarding the organization of universities with member universities (a two-tier model) have many shortcomings, especially when implementing the autonomy mechanism. In practice, the organization and operation of two-tier universities, with an additional intermediate level, easily become cumbersome and inefficient. State management faces difficulties as it must manage both the university and its member universities, just like other higher education institutions.
This model also makes it difficult to establish accreditation standards, quality assessment, and ranking. To date, the two national universities and three regional universities that participate in the ranking have not yet been assessed or accredited according to the standards for higher education institutions.
Furthermore, the Ministry of Education and Training has also acknowledged and pointed out many other shortcomings and obstacles in the implementation of the Higher Education Law. For example, the school councils of some higher education institutions are not operating effectively, not properly and fully performing their functions, duties, and powers; the regulations on mandatory accreditation and external evaluation of all training programs are causing overload and expense for higher education institutions…
Reduce administrative procedures by at least 50% compared to current law.
At the seminar, Director of the Higher Education Department Nguyen Tien Thao presented the main policy proposals of the revised Higher Education Law Project.
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Deputy Minister of Education and Training Hoang Minh Son speaks at the seminar. |
Policy 1 focuses on improving the efficiency of state management and creating an advanced university governance system. Policy 2 aims to position higher education institutions as centers of research and innovation linked to the training of high-quality human resources. Policy 3 aims to position higher education institutions as centers of research and innovation linked to the training of high-quality human resources. Policy 4 focuses on strengthening the mobilization of resources and improving the efficiency of investment in educational modernization. Policy 5 aims to develop an excellent team of lecturers and scientists and a creative and ethical academic environment. Policy 6 aims to innovate the approach and ensure substantive results in the work of ensuring the quality of higher education.
According to Deputy Minister of Education and Training Hoang Minh Son, this is a strategic activity as the Ministry of Education and Training has been assigned by the Government to lead the revision of the Higher Education Law – a fundamental legal document guiding the long-term development of the entire education sector.
"The length of this revised Higher Education Law is only about 50% compared to the 2018 Higher Education Law. The number of guiding documents, measured in pages, has also been reduced by about half. The goal is to simplify and streamline the education and training system, avoiding overlapping regulations between existing laws," Deputy Minister Hoang Minh Son emphasized.
The draft Law on Higher Education (amended) inherits the provisions of the current Law on Higher Education (> 55%); it does not overlap with provisions of the Law on Education and the amended Law on Education, the Law on Teachers, the Law on Vocational Education, and the Law on Science, Technology and Innovation. At the same time, it reduces the number of articles and chapters; reduces the number of processes by 50%; and reduces administrative procedures by at least 50% compared to the current Law on Higher Education…
Source: https://tienphong.vn/bo-gddt-tim-cach-go-diem-nghen-trong-mo-hinh-dai-hoc-post1742563.tpo
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