Dean’s Academy Summit 2025 (Dean 2.0): LHU Deans Join and Share Insights on Leadership Roles and Responsibilities in Malaysia

In August 2025, at Sunway University, Malaysia, the Dean’s Academy Summit 2025 – Asia & MENA convened nearly 30 academic leaders from universities within the Cintana Alliance network across Asia and the Middle East. Under the theme “The Power of Partnership: Collaboratively Navigating the Next Horizon in the Age of AI,” this year’s summit focused on discussing the roles and responsibilities of academic leaders in the era of Artificial Intelligence—the "Dean 2.0."

LHU – Vietnam's Representative Alongside Regional Academic Leaders

Lac Hong University (LHU) participated with three representative academic leaders from its faculties:

• - Ms. Van Dinh Vy Phuong – Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology,

• - Mr. Le Duc Thinh – Dean of the Faculty of English Language,

• - Mr. Cao Van Du – Vice Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy.

The LHU delegation taking a commemorative photo at the summit

The LHU delegation not only attended but also presented and shared practical experiences during the “Sharing Best Practices” session, under the topic “AUN-QA and ABET Accreditation: Pathways from Local Excellence to Global Recognition.”

Ms. Van Dinh Vy Phuong, Dean of the Faculty of IT, presenting/sharing at the summit

The presentation attracted significant interest from international academic leaders as LHU shared its journey in achieving AUN-QA (ASEAN) and ABET (USA) accreditation standards—two of the most prestigious regional and global assessment systems for quality assurance in higher education.

Mr. Cao Van Du, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, sharing insights at the summit

Mr. Le Duc Thinh, Dean of the Faculty of English Language, participating in the discussion

The “Dean 2.0” Mindset – From Academic Manager to Change Leader

The “Dean 2.0” concept was a focal point of this year's summit—representing the model academic leader in the digital transformation era, characterized by three prominent roles:

• The Cheerleader – inspiring a spirit of learning, research, and innovation within the academic community.

• The Facilitator – promoting interdisciplinary, inter-institutional, and international collaboration for mutual development.

• The Lighthouse – guiding sustainable development strategies in education, focusing on humanistic values and global integration.

A “Dean 2.0” leads not only with expertise but also with an innovative mindset, technological proficiency, and adaptability in the face of AI, guiding the institution toward a more flexible, intelligent, and humane educational model.

Education Oriented Toward “Dean 2.0” – A Leadership Mindset for the Future

Lac Hong University's participation and contributions at the Dean’s Academy Summit 2025 testify to its spirit of integration and innovative leadership mindset.

Moving forward, LHU will continue to focus on developing its faculty leadership team based on the “Dean 2.0” model—leaders who guide with knowledge, connect through collaboration, and inspire through innovation. “A Dean 2.0 is not just a manager; they are an architect of a liberal learning environment where education, technology, and humanity develop sustainably together.”

Embracing the spirit of “The Power of Partnership,” LHU is proud to contribute Vietnam's voice to the journey of shaping global education in the AI era—where academic leaders become beacons illuminating the future of knowledge.

Dean’s Academy Summit 2025 – Asia & MENA, Sunway University, Malaysia