IGE 101 Payap History & Values January 2012

1. IGE 101 Payap History & Values January 2012

2. มหาวิทยาลัยพายัพ The Land of Wisdom: Nurturing Whole Persons ดินแดนแห่งปัญญา: สร้างคนให้เต็มคน

3. 1865 Presbyterian mission workers Daniel McGilvary and Jonathon Wilson came to Chiang Mai 1867 Two converts were killed by the prince of Chiang Mai. The missionaries went to Bangkok and asked for religious freedom. The king proclaimed freedom for Thai people to follow any religion they choose. Payap History: Presbyterian Mission History in Chiang Mai

4. Mission contributions: -education for girls -medical help for malaria, small pox, leprosy -safety for people accused of witchcraft 1913 Speech at Prince Royal’s College speaks of dream of education from kingdergarten through university – first dream of Payap University Payap History: Presbyterian Mission History in Chiang Mai

5. Payap History: Payap College ”Payap University, the first private university in Thailand, was established by the Foundation of the Church of Christ in Thailand to bear witness to the steadfast love of God, the faithfulness of humanity, and concern and support for one another.”

6. Thailand Theological Seminary (now McGilvary College of Divinity: MCD) McCormick Midwifery and Nursing School(now McCormick Faculty of Nursing) Founded May 1889 Founded May 1923 Payap History: Hospital and Mission School

7. Payap History: Payap College Official opening ceremony of Payap College, 22 June 1974 at Kaew Navarat Campus 30 staff 203 students Initially hoped to name Payap Christian College, but the government would not allow use of the word Christian, so it was called Payap (means Northwest)

8. Payap History: Payap College Konrad Kingshill sent to Thailand in 1947 to start a college. Thai government legalized private higher education in 1972.

9. Official ceremony commemorating change from Payap College to Payap University, 30 July, 1984 Payap History: Payap University Payap College was granted its university charter in 1984, becoming Payap University, Thailand’s first private university.

10. Mission Statement Payap University, the first private university in Thailand, was established by the Foundation of the Church of Christ in Thailand to bear witness to the steadfast love of God, the faithfulness of humanity, and concern and support for one another.

11. Mission Statement Payap University strives to adhere to its motto, “Truth and Service,” by seeking academic and moral excellence in order to create understanding of the living truth and an attitude of service to all.

12. Mission Statement Students of Payap University must learn self-development, acquire knowledge, exhibit wisdom, and think creatively. They must develop a capacity for excellence, grow in social responsibility, and work together effectively.

13. Our Motto TRUTH – SERVICE (สัจจะ – บริการ)

14. The Cross represents religion • The Lamp represents science The center circle represents humanity, reaching out to truth and service, the goal of a Payap education. • The Lyre represents the arts The Payap seal The Payap University seal is a series of 3 circles, linked by a fourth center circle.

15. University’s Flower: “Boon-nark” (Indian Chestnut)

16. Ideal Graduates Students of Payap University must learn self-development, acquire knowledge, exhibit wisdom, and think creatively. They must develop a capacity for excellence, grow in social responsibility, and work together effectively.

17. Ideal Graduates คุณธรรมนำใจ Ethical Hearts วิชาการก้าวหน้า Academic Leadership รับใช้สังคม Society’s Servants รู้รักพัฒนา A Passion to Grow

18. Ideal Graduates คุณธรรมนำใจ Ethical Heartsethical, moral, and upholding professional ethics, living life according to the teachings of one’s faith tradition, virtuous and respectful of others, loving neighbors as oneself, knowing what is truly satisfying and “enough” and able to live with others in peace and joy.

19. Ideal Graduates วิชาการก้าวหน้า Academic Leadershiphaving academic knowledge and the skills of one’s profession, demonstrating ability and efficiency in work; being a creative thinker, proficient in language and technology, and able to do integrative research.

20. Ideal Graduates รับใช้สังคม Society’s Servants Mindful of and responsible toward society, having a kind and helpful attitude, a socially aware heart, nurturer of cultural traditions and local expertise.

21. Ideal Graduates รู้รักพัฒนา A Passion to Growalways growing and developing, demonstrating responsibility toward self and others, having life skills, leadership, analytical skills, and a love for life-long learning.

22. 5 Core Values Transformation toward Authentic Peace Build Trust through Truth Service through Vocation Delight in Diversity and Global Awareness Faithful Stewardship Hand out the hand out

23. 5 Core Values Payap University Principles for Ministry These five principles are the fundamental faith and philosophical principles that inform and inspire everything that we do at Payap University. They flow out of our Christian foundation and undergird our mission statement and our motto Truth and Service. They include our statement of Desired Graduates (passion for growth, academic excellence, ethical hearts, servant leaders), and our strategic goal of internationalization.

24. 5 Core Values Transformation Toward Authentic Peace (shalom) which is the goal of a “passion for growth.” We believe God has created and called Payap University to serve society. We work for the “kingdom of God,” that is for authentic peace (shalom) for every level:

25. 5 Core Values Transformation Toward Authentic Peace authentic peace (shalom) for every level: for individuals, faculties/units, for Payap University, for Chiang Mai Province, for communities and societies, for the nation of Thailand, and for the world. We value sustained growth and development because it is essential for everyone.

26. 5 Core Values Build Trust through Truth which is the basis for “academic excellence.” We believe “all truth is God’s truth” and only truth will last. We practice principle-based ethical leadership that is honest and transparent. We build trust by seeking truth together with our students through academic excellence and life-experience excellence. We value academic and research freedom. Our teaching and research are done in accordance with the highest ethical principles and standards of competence.

27. 5 Core Values Delight in Diversity and Global Awareness which is thebasis of Payap’s first major strategic goal) We believe God has created each person with value, honor, and dignity. We value and respect each person as a unique contributor to society. We implant positive attitudes and develop skills in intercultural and interfaith appreciation and global awareness. We are creating a unique Payap organizational culture that will be our identity of loving service, humble and delighted to enhance authentic peace within and beyond the university.

28. 5 Core Values Faithful Stewardship (Oversight) – which is theapplication of “ethical will” to every aspect of life) We believe that God’s will is for us to be responsible to care for the things God has created. We use and develop all our resources (individual and communal) in ways that are responsible, valuable, productive, and sustainable. We care for people as whole persons, that is, their bodies, their thinking, their communities, their emotions, and their spirits. We care for and protect the environment in the best possible ways.

29. 5 Core Values How do your core values compare to Payap’s?? Transformation toward Authentic Peace Build Trust through Truth Service through Vocation Delight in Diversity and Global Awareness Faithful Stewardship To what degree do you agree with them? How important are they to you? Why or why not?

30. International Opportunities • Study abroad • Students at Payap go for semester or full-year study in other countries • Students from other countries come study at Payap • Payap has exchange agreements with 23 institutions in ten countries Thai Studies Visiting students come study in a dedicated program at Payap for a semester or year Special Programs Study tours for various student, faculty, and non-traditional education groups

31. International Partners http://ic.payap.ac.th/other-programs/intl-partners.php