Bro. Bancha’s Collection

Biography and Educational

Educational Background

Rev. Bro. Bancha Saenghiran, f.s.g., Ph.D. 

1997

  • Post doctoral studies in the Higher Education Management Programme, Universities of Warwick and Oxford, England 

  1995

  • Ph.D. (Educational Administration), Illinois State University, U.S.A. 

  1981

  • M.A. (School Administration), St. Mary’s College of California, U.S.A. 

  1971-1974

  1966

  • Pre-University, Loyola College, Madras, India.

  1961-1962

  • Pre-University (Grade 11-12), St. Gabriel’s College, Samsen, Dusit, Bangkok, Thailand.

  1955-1960

  • Secondary (Grade 5-10), Assumption College, Sriracha, Cholburi, Thailand.

  1951-1954

  • Primary (Grade 1-4), Darasamut School, Chachoengsao, Thailand.

Professional Background

2024 – 2026

•  Honorary Advisor, Confederation of St. Gabriel’s Alumni Associations of Thailand (CGA)

2023 – 2024
• Advisor, Confederation of St. Gabriel’s Foundation of Thailand Parent and Teacher Associations

2022 – 2024

•  Honorary Advisor, Confederation of St. Gabriel’s Alumni Associations of Thailand (CGA)

2021 – 2022

• Board of Directors, St. Gabriel’s College

2020 – 2022

•  Advisor, St. Gabriel’s Alumni Associations

2019 – 2020 

•  Acting Vice President for Policy, Planning and Quality Assurance, Assumption University

•  Acting Director, Center for Excellence, Assumption University

•  Board of Directors, St. Gabriel’s College 

Jun. 27 – Aug. 31, 2016

•  Acting Director, Center for Excellence, Assumption University

2014 – 2016

•  Board of Directors, Assumption Commercial School

May 1, 2012 – Oct. 31, 2013

•  Acting Dean, Albert Laurence School of Communication Arts, Assumption University

Nov. 1, 2011 – Present

•  Rector Magnificus, Assumption University

2010 – 2013

•  Member of College Council, University of Phayao

2009 – Present

•  Member of College Council, Asia-Pacific International University

Nov. 17, 2008 – Apr. 15, 2011

•  Acting Dean, Faculty of Communication Arts, Assumption University

2008 –

•  Board of Directors, Saint Louis School, Chachoengsao

•  Board of Directors, Assumption College, Nakhonratchasima

2003 –

•  Board of Directors, St.Gabriel’s College

2002 –

•  Board of Directors, Phra Mae Maree Sathorn School

•  Member of College Council, Mission College 

Nov. 1, 2002 – Aug. 14, 2024

•  President, Assumption University 

2001 –

•  Advisor to the University Council, Hatyai University

2001 – 2011

•  Director, Center for Excellence, Assumption University

2000 –

•  Member of College Council, North Bangkok College 

•  Board of Directors, Darasamutr School, Chacherngsao

•  Board of Directors, Assumption College, Bangkok

1998 – 2003

•  Acting Dean, Albert Laurence School of Communication Arts, Assumption University

1994 – 2003

•  Vice President for Academic Affairs, Assumption University

1991 – 1994

•  Vice President for Student Affairs, Assumption University

1985 – 1990

•  Principal, Saint Gabriel’s College

1983 – Present

•  Member of the University Council, Assumption University 

1979 – 1983

•  Principal, Assumption College Samrong

1978 – 1984

•  Vice President for Student Affairs, Assumption Business Administration College

1974 – 1977

•  Principal, Assumption College Thonburi

1967 – 1970  

•  Teacher, Assumption College Rayong

Professional Membership

2022 – 2024                           

•  Honorary Advisor to the member of the Executive Committee, Association of Private Higher Education Institutions of Thailand (APHEIT) 

2021 – 2024

•  Deputy Chairman of Committee for Ruamcit Normklao Foundation

2021

•  Advisor to the member of the Executive Committee, Catholic Media Awards 

2017 – 2019

•  Advisor to the member of the Executive Committee, Association of Private Higher Education Institutions of Thailand (APHEIT)

2013 – 2018

•  Subcommittee for Department of Policy and Planning, Office of the Higher Education Commission

2013 – 2015

•  Member of the Executive Committee, Association of Private Higher Education Institutions of Thailand (APHEIT)

•  Member of Committee for Department of Evaluation System of Higher Education, Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment (Public Organization) (ONESQA) 

2011 – 2013

•  Advisor to the member of the Executive Committee, Association of Private Higher Education Institutions of Thailand (APHEIT)

2010 –

•  Member of Committee for  Princess Prem Purachatra Memorial Foundation 

2010 – 2011

•  Honorary Advisor, International Catholic Conference of Scouting Jamboree 2010

•  Subcommittee for Department of Academic and Educational Quality Assurance, Association of Private Higher Education Institutions of Thailand (APHEIT)

•  Member of Committee for Planning and Policy, the Association of Private Higher Education Institutions of Thailand under the Ministry of University Affairs (MUA)                

2009 – 2010

•   Acting President of the Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL)

2007 – 2020

•   Member of Committee for Ruamchit Normklao Foundation

2005 – 2007

•   President, Association of Private Higher Education Institutions of Thailand (APHEIT)

2004 –

 •   Chairman of Commission on Finance and Temporal Goods, Saint Gabriel’s Foundation of Thailand

2002 –

•   Advisor of Phi Delta Kappa, Thailand Chapter (PDK)

2001  

•   Member of Committee for Department of Evaluation System of Higher Education, Office for National Education Standards and Quality Assessment (Public Organization) (ONESQA) 

•   Deputy Chairman, Educational Quality Assurance, Association of Private Higher Education Institutions of Thailand (APHEIT)

•   Advisor of Academic Committee, Association of Private Higher Education Institutions of Thailand (APHEIT)

2000 – 2002    

•   President of Phi Delta Kappa, Thailand Chapter (PDK)

1998 –  

•   Member of the Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL)

g>1997 – 2004    

•   Member of the Executive Committee, Association of Private Higher Education Institutions of Thailand (APHEIT)

1997 – 2001    

•   Member of Academic Development Committee of the Association of Private Higher Education Institutions of Thailand under the Ministry of University Affairs (MUA)

•   Member of the Committee for Higher Education Standards and Quality Assurance under the Ministry of University Affairs (MUA)

•   Member of Committee for State and Private University Cooperation, Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL)

•   Chairman of Academic Affairs, Executive Committee, Association of Private Higher Education Institutions of Thailand (APHEIT)

1984 – 1999    

•   Member of Phi Delta Kappa, Thailand Chapter (PDK)

•   Advisory Committee to Confederation of Saint Gabriel’s Foundation of Thailand Parent and Teacher Associations (CGA)

Royal Decorations

   2010 
   Commander (Third Class) of the Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn.
   ตติยดิเรกคุณาภรณ์ (ต.ภ.)
   2004 
   Companion (Fourth Class) of the Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn.
   จตุตถดิเรกคุณาภรณ์  (จ.ภ.)
   1998 
   Member (Fifth Class) of the Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn. 
   เบญจมดิเรกคุณาภรณ์ (บ.ภ.)
  1993 
  Member (Fifth Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand.  
  เบญจมาภรณ์มงกุฏไทย (บ.ม.)

 

Awards

AU Presidents Presented with Honorable Plaques by Assumption Samutprakarn School

Rev. Bro. Dr. Bancha Saenghiran, AU President-Rector Magnificus and Rev. Bro. Dr. Prathip M. Komolmas, President Emeritus, were both presented with the honorable plaques by Assumption Samutprakarn School in appreciation of their valuable support, contributions and efficient management for the school’s progress and developments during their tenures as the School’s Directors. Rev. Bro. Dr. Bancha Saenghiran served as the School’s Director during 1979 – 1982, while Rev. Bro. Dr. Pratheep M. Komolmas, who also received the official permission from the concerned authorities in 1979 for the school’s establishment and performed as the school’s Director during 1983 – 1986. The presentation of these highly prestigious plaques took place on December 14, 2019 at Assumption Samutprakarn School on occasion of the School’s 40th Anniversary Celebration.

หม่อมหลวงปิ่น มาลากุลในพระราชูปถัมภ์สมเด็จพระ    เทพรัตนราชสุดาฯ สยามบรมราชกุมารี มีมติเห็นสมควรประกาศเกียรติคุณภราดา ดร. บัญชา แสงหิรัญ ศาสตรเมธี สาขาศึกษาศาสตร์ ด้านการ  บริหารการศึกษาเนื่องในปีฉลองพุทธชยันตี 2600 ปี และเป็นปีมหามงคลที่สมเด็จพระนางเจ้าสิริกิติ์ พระบรมราชินีนาถมีพระชนมายุครบ 80  พรรษา เป็นปีครบชาตกาล 109 ปีของศาสตราจารย์ หม่อมหลวงปิ่น มาลากุล ปี พ.ศ. 2555 เมื่อวันที่ 25 กรกฏาคม 2555  

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HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej graciously awarded a certificate of appreciation to Rev. Bro. Bancha Saenghiranon 29th November 2005, in recognition of annual scholarships granted by Assumption University to students from Wang Klai Kang Won School.  

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The Association of Southeast and East Asian Catholic Colleges and Universities Issues This Certificate of Participation to Bancha Saenghiran.