Each semester KEI staff visit school campuses to attend study abroad fairs and meet with faculty, advisors, students and school clubs.
We will be glad to meet with you, your advisor and parents when we are in your area.
The KEI Travel Calendar has a travel schedule for the KEI regional representatives and New York based staff.
If you do not see your school listed on the calendar, we will do our best to schedule a visit to your campus.
KEI Onsite Coordinator (Bangkok, Thailand)
Chief, International Network Development, Mahidol University
WELCOME
We very much welcome you to MUIC and to Thailand. Our KEI students have very much enjoyed join on exchange with us, and we have our staff team that will take excellent care of you and also go out with you to the different parts of the country.
The exchange experience here has changed the direction of many students’ lives. I’ve observed many internships where students weren’t sure if they wanted to study medicine, do research or work after graduation. After their exchange experience, they have a much clearer picture of what they want to do. Some have fallen completely in love with Thailand and have decided they want to work in Asia or in other foreign countries. All have become confident world travelers and culturally adept.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
MBA, Colorado State University - Pueblo
BSc, Colorado State University - Pueblo
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
I’ve been a lecturer in Thailand since 1996 and have been full-time at Mahidol University since 1997, carrying a full course load every term as well as working in administration. My focus in my classes right now is using Web 2.0 technology to encourage students to better interact with each other and myself. In my Technology for Tourism class, I’ve moved to problem based learning, where I require students to develop a web site and marketing plan, and to do search engine optimization for a real organization that needs the extra help. This is quite a leap up from using case studies because it is based on real life and well prepares our students to work in business.
PRESENTATIONS
Phillips, B. J., & Fujiwara, T. (2006). Cross-cultural experiences in Thailand: A case study of a Thai university's initiatives. Paper presented at the Asia-Pacific Education Research Association Conference 2006, Hong Kong, China.
Fujiwara, T., & Phillips, B. J. (2006). Personal epistemological development of Thai students during the undergraduate university education. Paper presented at the Asia-Pacific Education Research Association Conference 2006, Hong Kong, China.
Fujiwara, T., & Phillips, B. J. (2006). Enhancing cultural diversity in Thai higher education: International programs in universities in Thailand. Paper presented at the International Conference EDU-COM 2006, Nong Khai, Thailand.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Students' personal epistemology (beliefs abot knowledge and knowing), learning and studying in higher education
Cross-cultural experience of international students in Thailand
International academic program in Thailand and SE Asia
WORK EXPERIENCE
MUIC: Chief, Office of the Provost
MUIC: International Relations Director
MUIC: Business Program Director
Thammasat University, Bangkok: Lecturer, BBA Program, Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy
KTSC-TV, Colorado, USA: Media and Computer Network Specialist
Phillips Construction, Colorado, USA: Construction Manager
Emerald Sea Corporation: Finance Manager
Pueblo Magazine, Colorado, USA: Staff Writer
Daily Record, Colorado, USA: Sport Writer
U.S. Navy, USS Lipscomb: Submariner, Quartermaster 2nd Class (E-5)
Naval Reserve Center, Colorado, USA: Public Affairs Petty Officer
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Founded Mahidol's Job Fair
Organized education tours for US, Japanese and Mexican university gorups
Assists with a coordinated recruiting effort between Mahidol's Graduate School, College of Management and International College
KEI Onsite Coordinator (