Merging to break through and reach multidisciplinary training

GD&TĐ - Danang College was established with majors ranging from engineering and technology to culture and arts, gradually becoming a modern, multidisciplinary training facility...

After the merger according to Decision 1867/2025/QD-BGDDT, Danang College was born with the combined strength from technology to culture and arts.

Not only changing the name, this is a strategic move to become a multidisciplinary, modern and unique training institution. Mr. Ho Viet Ha - Principal of Da Nang College discussed the challenges and opportunities to innovate, connect and affirm the position.

Don't let one side "overwhelm" the other.

- Faced with differences in organizational structure, personnel, finance, and training, what solutions does the school aim for to create internal unity and solidarity?

First of all, the Party Committee and the Board of Directors identified ideological and organizational stability as the key task to overcome difficulties in the initial period after the merger. We regularly organize meetings, conferences, and internal exchanges to listen, share, and promptly resolve problems, creating peace of mind for cadres, lecturers, and employees.

The school arranges management staff in departments, offices, and centers according to the merger project approved by the People's Committee of Da Nang City with the principles of publicity, transparency, and based on the capacity and expertise appropriate to each position. Those with management capacity and experience, regardless of their unit, are considered and weighed to be assigned to the right role, without bias.

Students in practical class.

On the other hand, the school focuses on harmony, not allowing one side to “overwhelm” the other, but instead coordinating and building together. Each unit and department after the merger has representatives from both previous schools. The psychology of lecturers and teachers is cared for and shared because we understand that only when staff feel secure in their work, can the quality of training be guaranteed.

In the coming time, the school will promote common activities such as sports, arts, interdisciplinary training... to increase connectivity between units, thereby creating cohesion, sharing and gradually forming a common culture. All of these aim at the ultimate goal of creating a stable, positive, and beneficial learning and working environment for students.

Mr. Ho Viet Ha - Principal of Danang College.

- After the merger, Danang College has two strengths: Technology and Creative Arts. How does the school orient itself to create a generation that is both skilled in their profession and rich in emotions and humanity?

Entering the new school year, with a multidisciplinary, multi-field college model, we aim to build a comprehensive educational environment, focusing on students and aiming to harmoniously develop the elements of morality - intelligence - physique - aesthetics.

In terms of ethics, the school focuses on educating students on ideology, lifestyle, industrial style and professional awareness. Integrating these contents through soft skills courses, thematic activities, volunteer activities, and career guidance, so that each student not only learns knowledge but also has courage and responsibility towards the community.

Regarding intelligence, the school continues to innovate its training program in the direction of closely linking with practice, improving teaching quality, and increasing the application of technology and techniques in teaching. Expanding cooperation with businesses, production - art - service establishments, creating conditions for students to practice, intern, and gain practical experience right from when they are still in school.

Regarding physical fitness, the school promotes sports activities, health training movements, organizes internal competitions, exchanges between faculties and departments, creating conditions for students to improve their physical strength and build a healthy lifestyle.

Regarding aesthetics, with its predecessor from the College of Culture and Arts, the school has strengths in organizing cultural and artistic activities, so it will promote this tradition by bringing performing, fine arts, and creative activities into school life; helping students have a rich spirit, develop emotions and aesthetic taste in both study and life.

Engineering practice hours.

Accompanying high schools

- With a team of lecturers specializing in culture and art, what is the school's orientation to support local high schools, especially in the context of a shortage of art teachers ?

With the characteristics of a vocational education unit that trains in cultural and artistic fields, and now after the merger, the professional team in this field has been further strengthened, Da Nang College determined that this is a task suitable to its strengths and social responsibility.

In the immediate future, the school will actively incorporate music education, performance skills, and artistic aesthetics into extracurricular activities, clubs, and specialized activities in the school. At the same time, we encourage students from other majors (other than art) to approach and experience art subjects such as musical instruments, singing, dancing, drawing, etc. to develop personal talents and artistic appreciation as part of their comprehensive development.

We hope that, with the support of the Education, Culture and local authorities, Da Nang College can become a nucleus to support spreading the love of art, discovering and nurturing students' talents from an early age," said Mr. Ho Viet Ha - Principal of Da Nang College.

Regarding external support, the school has long cooperated with high schools and middle schools in the city to introduce STEM education into teaching and career guidance for students. Through summarizing the implementation of this model, the Department of Education and Training of Da Nang and the Board of Directors of the schools highly appreciated it, bringing practical results to students in the learning process.

Students of culture and arts in graduation exam.

When trained in additional cultural fields Art is also an advantage, the school will be ready to switch to the STEAM model. Thereby, students learn in a practical approach, applying the knowledge they have learned to solve problems in life. STEAM not only helps students have an overview of science but also develops creative thinking through art, stimulates rich imagination, creating a unique combination in problem-solving approaches.

In the coming time, the school will develop a plan to coordinate with high schools in Da Nang City to implement the STEAM teaching model, bring music exchange programs, teach basic skills in musical instruments and art to students in the form of "bringing art to school". The school's teaching staff has many years of experience in teaching music, dance, fine arts... ready to support training for music teachers in high schools, organize experiential classes or skill courses according to demand.

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