Alumni Readiness to Support the Missions of the Faculty of Economics, Chiang Mai University

Abstract

This research aimed to study the readiness of alumni to support the implementation of the missions of the Faculty of Economics at Chiang Mai University, which consist of education management, research, and academic services. The data were collected through questionnaires using a simple random sampling method, with the population and sample group being alumni of the faculty who graduated with a bachelor’s degree between 1964 and 2016, totaling 10,099 and 385 individuals, respectively. The results of the study found that alumni were ready to support the implementation of the faculty’s missions in many areas, covering education management, research, and academic services. The alumni who were most ready to engage with the faculty were typically under 40 years of age, with incomes not exceeding 50,000 Baht, although some earned more than 100,000 Baht. The majority were employed either as government officials or as private-sector employees. However, public relations and projects encouraging alumni participation still require improvement. In addition, revisions of the curriculum should place greater emphasis on practical job skills and career development, and the faculty should continuously organize training programs for alumni to strengthen their potential and encourage them to become an effective force returning to support the mission of the Faculty of Economics.