[Staff] Code of Conduct, Student Welfare, Emergency Contact numbers & Reminders
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Student Welfare Unit, Office of Student Affairs, AIT <student-welfare@ait.asia> Fri, Aug 9, 2024 at 10:37 AM To: students@ait.ac.th Cc: faculty@ait.ac.th, staff@ait.ac.th
Dear students,
Greetings and welcome to AIT for new students of August 2024 Semester! Please note that the Student Welfare Unit of the Office of Student Affairs is responsible for all non-academic matters relating to students. In a multinational environment and campus like AIT, the role and function of the Student Welfare Unit is to advise and counsel students on:
1. Student Welfare Matters
Student welfare matters can comprise: gender related matters and the strict no harassment policy on campus; personal counseling; dispute mediation, and any other problem that a student may wish to seek advice on.
2. Code of Conduct at AIT
i. No Harrassment Policy on Campus
Given the unique diversity of the Institute community, AIT must develop special awareness and sensitivity to deter or respond to the problem of sexual harassment.
This is as per Student Handbook, pg. 25, “1.3 Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other physical, oral or written conduct or visual manifestations of a sexual nature.”
This is to inform explicitly and clearly that any form of harassment, including voyeurism, will not be tolerated.
If any student gets to experience any form of harassment, please report immediately through email report@ait.ac.th Any student who will be reported harassing someone within the campus will face disciplinary action and details of the misconduct will be noted in the student's record
ii. Stealing, shoplifting or theft of any kind is a serious criminal offense punishable under Thai law The ramifications could be significant financial penalties and/or imprisonment.
Strict observance of the laws of Thailand is mandatory for all. All students are strongly reminded to observe proper conduct inside and outside of AIT. Any student who will be reported or caught committing any unlawful action within or outside the campus could also face immediate dismissal from the Institute.
AIT cannot and will not intervene with the appropriate penalties according to the law of Thailand if any case is filed to the Royal Thai Police. Moreover, the Institute is not in any way obliged to provide financial or legal support to the concerned student. Unfortunately, AIT cannot and will not intervene with the legal processes of Thailand, as applicable to any criminal case.
As students of AIT, and ambassadors of your country, you are expected to show moral integrity to uphold the good
reputation of the Institute and project a good impression of your country. As short-term guests in your adopted home, we look forward to your compliance of the AIT regulations and laws of Thailand.
iii. AIT Accommodation Rules
Please also follow AIT Accommodation Rules and respect your neighbors and roommates in your dorms by:
1. NOT making loud noises/partying
2. NOT cooking in non-cooking dorms
3. NOT smoking
4. NOT having pets/cats/dogs
5. NOT subletting
6. Keeping your dorms/rooms & other AIT facilities clean and orderly and
7. Inform Security (02-524-6000) if you see any suspicious looking individuals near your dorms for safety and security reasons to have a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere inside the campus. Violators will be dealt with accordingly.
Please also exercise utmost caution and safety in any activity during holiday breaks inside or outside the campus that you will be undertaking.
iv. Social Media Usage Awareness
(resent from the Office of Public Affairs’ announcement on 9 January 2023)
Social media technologies are expanding quickly, and they are popular and simple to use, making them appealing channels for communication. However, a variety of unintended consequences are also a possibility with these tools and platforms.
AIT recognizes the value of social media as a powerful tool for creating and disseminating news and information about the institute. AIT also takes the matter of cyber harassment and cyberbullying seriously and highly cares for each individual's integrity, privacy, and well-being. AIT is an international Institute which is neutral and non-political and embraces multicultural harmony. Therefore, we must all preserve this raison d'etre of the Institute. Host country Thailand has passed its first-ever data protection law, the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), which came into effect on 1 June, 2022. Therefore, we need to be even more cognizant. Please refer to the Institute's P&P on Ethical Behavior and Grievance Process and Social Media Guidelines in these links:
https://intranet.ait.ac.th/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/pa-2-1-2-amt19jan2023.pdf
https://intranet.ait.ac.th/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ait-social-media-guidelines-amt16feb2023.pdf
When using social media pages and groups, we strongly request everyone to:
Be Conscientious
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Be Accurate
Be Original
We remind the AIT community to be respectful to each other both onsite and online, and make AIT a beautiful campus to live in peace and harmony.
3. Feeling of Academic Inadequacy
In cases where students are not doing well academically (especially students on probation), students are advised to consult very closely with their Advisors and Faculty on how to improve their studies. However, if reasons for poor academic performance are due to various factors outside academic/technical reasons, i.e. traumatic events old or new; adjustments to a new country, food and culture; homesickness, etc., further advice on how to improve performance can be provided by the Student Welfare Unit.
4. Medical Insurance/AIT Student Health Benefits Program
All AIT degree program students are required to enroll in the compulsory standard medical insurance plan from Allianz Ayudhya Assurance Plc. Details about the medical insurance, benefits and exclusions are in the Student Welfare website (URL: https://students.ait.ac.th/welfare/). If you have paid in advance for your medical bills, you may claim through the Student Welfare Unit by submitting the original medical receipt and doctor's medical certificate
For more information on medical insurance, please email: student-welfare@ait.ac.th
For personal counseling through the Wellness Counseling for mental health promotion, please watch out for announcements for future appointment slots with student-welfare@ait.ac.th
5. Beware of possible online scams with sales scams, dating/romance scams, fake job ads/job scams, phishing emails and the like.
Tips to Avoid Online Scams:
1. Verify Website Security
2. Use Strong, Unique Passwords
3. Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
4. Be Skeptical of Emails and Messages
5. Keep Software and Antivirus Updated
6. Check App Permissions
7. Research Before Making Purchases
8. Beware of Phishing Attacks
9. Monitor Your Accounts
10. Educate Yourself
11. Secure Wi-Fi Connections
12. Backup Important Data
Remember, staying vigilant and informed is crucial in preventing online scams. If something seems suspicious, take the time to investigate and verify before taking any action.
6. Emergency Contact numbers:
For any emergency, you may contact the following:
AIT Security, Fire, Ambulance, Emergency 02 524 6000
AIT Medical Clinic Emergency 02 524 5555
AIT Medical Clinic (office hrs) 02 524 5286
AIT Taxi Service 02 524 6300
AIT Police Box 02 524 5051
Facility Services (Accommodation) 02 524 5800, 524 5093
ITServ/Help Desk 02 524 6082/ email helpdesk@ait.ac.th
AIT Conference Center (AITCC) Front Desk 02 524 5250
AIT Student Welfare Unit 02 524 6744 (office hrs)
Government Relations Unit (GRU) 02 524 5022 (office hrs), 081 821 1903 (Khun
Pathumanee for passport emergency pick-up til 9 p.m., with Baht 500 service fee)
Thammasat Hospital 02 926 9999
Thailand Emergency Hotline 191
6. Important Website Links:
AIT Student Handbook: https://students.ait.ac.th/services/regulations_old/student-handbook-2/ AIT Student Welfare website: https://students.ait.ac.th/welfare/ AIT website: https://www.ait.ac.th/admissions/what-next/
Thank you.
Keep safe, healthy and best wishes for new semester August 2024, Student Welfare Unit Office of Student Affairs Asian Institute of Technology PO Box 4, Klongluang, Pathumthani 12120
Thailand
Tel: (662) 524-6744
Email: student-welfare@ait.ac.th http://www.ait.ac.th
Do not reply to this email group as it is used for official announcement only
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Student Welfare Unit, Office of Student Affairs, AIT <student-welfare@ait.asia> Mon, Jan 20, 2025 at 3:34 PM
To: students@ait.ac.th
Cc: faculty@ait.ac.th, staff@ait.ac.th
Dear students,
Greetings and welcome to AIT for new students of January 2025 Semester! Please note that the Student Welfare Unit of the Office of Student Affairs is responsible for all non-academic matters relating to students. In a multinational
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