RECSAM 50th Anniversary Coffee Table Book

117 RECSAM, as I see It 10 Mr. Khaiphone Luangsenvang Deputy Head of Science and Mathematics Sector Pakse Teacher Training College, Lao PDR SEAMEO RECSAM has offered many scholarships to our Pakse Teacher Training College (PTTC) teaching staffs in order to help us develop and produce inspiring educators within the science and mathematics disciplines of our college. As a result, PTTC has become known for teaching expertise in this fi eld; hence, there has been a substantial increase in students choosing this fi eld of education for their career. On behalf of LAO PDR participants, I would like to convey our heartiest congratulations to SEAMEO RECSAM on its 50 th Anniversary. Since its inauguration in 1967, SEAMEO RECSAM is extremely respected across Asia in the educational fi elds of science and mathematics with its highly skilled, dedicated and committed teaching staff. On this important occasion, the Director, management and teaching staff of PTTC, once again would like to acknowledge your esteemed contributions to the educational fi elds and congratulate SEAMEO RECSAM most wholeheartedly on your great achievements and accomplishments. Madam Che Om Bt Md Hassan Former Staff (1976 to 2015) SEAMEO RECSAM At RECSAM, all revenues generated from income generating projects were shared among the staff from the highest to the lowest ranking of fi cers. It just showed that the incentive payments were payed to them in the form of rewards as hard- earned cash for work done. Every member of the staff had to work hard according to their profession. Staff in the marketing unit had to market the Centre’s facilities while staff in the academic Division had to market their professional products such training courses and consultancy services diligently. Kudos to Dr. Abdul Rahim Selamat, the former Director, a tireless man with a corporate vision, who had endlessly spawned exciting and brilliant ideas and initiated this working plan. In order to provide an excellent and top notch services the staff in their respective divisions or units were sent out for training around the globe. Working hard was rewarded with enjoyment and hard work was just another working day at RECSAM. Madam Jenny Ong Lay Sim Staff (Research & Development Division) SEAMEO RECSAM Have served 33 years in RECSAM and it has been a pleasure to be working with a team of creative, innovative, and enthusiastic professional and support staff all this while. The Centre has always provided me with various avenues to grow from strength to strength. An open work culture that provides staff with a platform to learn and share has helped me attained the Centre’s vision and mission. The Management team has truly internalised the goals and objectives they have laid out for the staff where one feels appreciated, valued and recognised for their dedication and hard work. I would like to extend my heartiest congratulations to RECSAM for completing 50 glorious years of success. Last but not least, I hope the Centre reaches new heights in the coming years.