Bangkok--Mar 4--PC& Associates Consulting
Rangsit University will spend over Bt20 million offering free computers to Master Degree and Doctoral Degree students together with Bt10,000 financial support for each under graduate student who wants to buy a notebook computer from Acer. This subsidy will be available to students in five faculties namely the Faculty of Information Technology (Computer Science, Information Technology and Computer Games and Multimedia), the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts (Computer Art), the Faculty of Business Administration (Computer Information) the Faculty of Architecture, and the College of Engineering (Computer Engineering). This initiative will allow students to own a notebook and leverage latest technology to improve their learning experience. Moreover, it will bridge the Digital Divide among students. The University expects over 1,500 students to join this program.
Dr. Arthit Ourairat, President of Rangsit University said, ”We have realized that information technology plays an important role in education. We are committed in providing our students with access to useful tools, and information technology is one of the first tools that students should learn to use proficiently. Our University aims to be a leader in improving education with technology and creating qualified workers. Having a notebook will enable our students to access a huge amount of learning resources and efficiently use technology”
”This initiative is in line with the government’s plan to provide computer access to everyone and to create a knowledge-based society. Initially, Rangsit University will spend more than Bt20 million offering notebooks to all Master Degree and Doctoral Degree as well as to other graduate students in the five faculties. We may expand this program if it proves effective,” added Dr. Arthit.
“We will collaborate with Acer in implementing this program. We need a partner who is willing to grow with us, and Acer has a strong commitment in promoting the use of information technology through the Acer Unwire The Campus project. In addition, we have cooperated with Soongsil University, the number one IT university in Korea, under the L.E.A.P. (Learn Earn and Play) program with an aim to boost digital creativity among Thai students”.
“To support this program, Acer will offer a low-interest credit option through a leading financial institution. And we will set up a support center within the campus of Rangsit University so as to provide repair services with prompt delivery within two hours. Moreover, Acer will provide basic training courses to students and install free access points within the campus,” Dr. Arthit concluded.
Mr. Harry Yang, Managing Director, Acer Computer Co., Ltd., said, “Acer has been a market leader for Notebook since 2003, and we have initiated the Acer Unwire The Campus project since last year. This project has been very successful, it has been well recognized by lecturers, students and staff in various universities. As for this collaboration with Rangsit University, we are offering three discounted models with different features and free items to address various requirements of Thai students. These three models include the affordable TravelMate 2000 series, mid-range TravelMate 4100 series with Centrino Mobile technology, and TravelMate 4600 series for professional users. Prices start at Bt29,900.
“In addition to special discounts, training and support services, we will extend our product warranty from one year to three years for this program only. Moreover, qualified students will be allowed to join Acer’s internship program,” Mr. Harry Yang stated.
About Rangsit University
Rangsit University is the most comprehensive private university with the most diverse faculties in Thailand producing substantial manpower resources for the society and for serving the country. There are 87 departments offering 68 Bachelor's degrees, 19 Master's degrees, and 3 Doctoral degrees. There is also the Sathorn Thani and Viphawadee Centers both producing graduate students and focusing on to become international in its academic network.
Rangsit University is also focusing more on Information Technology by opening new branches in Computer Art from the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts and Computer Games Multimedia from the Faculty of Information Technology, making Rangsit University the only private university having these fields of study. Recently, the University has signed an agreement with Soongsil University of Korea, a
leading university in the IT field in Asia. The purpose of which is to launch the L.E.A.P (Learn Earn and Play) project to produce digital learning tools such as e-learning and video games to be the media of learning and in developing the attitudes of Thai children. The first book that will be produced is "The Hope After Tsunami Disaster" which happens to be the biggest comic book in the world in memory of
Khun Pum Jentzen. This will be recorded in the Guinness Book of Records and will be published in Thailand and in other countries. For more information, please visit www.rsu.ac.th.
About Acer
Established in 1976, Acer is among the world’s top ten branded PC vendors. Acer has marketing and service operations across Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and the America supporting dealers and distributors in more than 100 nations. In addition to offering a broad spectrum of IT products and computer peripherals, Acer is also a leading innovator of e-business, providing MegaMicro solutions that combine IT products with a range of Micro e-services delivered via Acer’s Mega e-infrastructure.
Acer fist penetrated the market in Thailand 1984, establishing an office in 1993. Acer Computer Co., Ltd. has been growing rapidly and is now widely recognized in Thailand. A major sponsor of the 13th Asian Games held in Bangkok in 1998, the company has been the recipient of The Reader’s Digest “Outstanding Brand Performance” for five continuous years (1999-2003). For more information, please visit the Acer website at www.acer.co.th
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