A Proposed Model to Modernize Mahamakut Buddhist University’s Administration to Become a Buddhist University in the Disrupted World Era

Abstract

This research on “a proposed model for updating Mahamakut Buddhist University’s administration to develop as a Buddhist University in the disrupted world era” has three objectives. First, to analyze the effects of changes brought about by the current state of  disruption in the world on Mahamakut Buddhist University’s administration; second, to analyze the important problems of Mahamakut Buddhist University’s administration in the disrupted world era; and third, to make recommendations for a new model for Mahamakut Buddhist University’s administration to develop as a Buddhist university in the disrupted world. The research used both qualitative and quantitative methods. It was found that the effects from the disrupted world situation included a reduction in the numbers of students attending universities due to demographic transition; changes in the way of life of people because of digital disruption; increased social inequality because of increased economic competition; and rapid changes in government policy to respond to various change. Many organizations cannot change their administrative systems fast enough to keep up with these changes, and Mahamakut Buddhist University has an old administrative structure that is very centralized. Any changes in the organization or its management can only be accomplished very slowly. The technology of the information and communications system has not been updated in a long time. The university has no tangible action plan for human development. All the infrastructure and facilities for teaching and learning services are outdated. So, Mahamakut Buddhist University should modify its administrative system to become a high-performance organization providing Buddhist learning for the modern world. The decision-making power should be decentralized to allow more participation from stakeholders at all levels. Better connections should be built among all the internal departments so they can work together for convergent purposes and shared goals, with greater participation from all the staff.