Education and health care are two foundational pillars that significantly influence individual lives and societal progress. As the world evolves—through technological advancements, globalization, and shifting socio-economic dynamics—the roles of education and health care become even more critical. The Saint Louis Nursing College, a private educational institution has reached 4 decades of successful experiences in offering nursing program for Thai society since 1985. Saint Louis Nursing College was changed the status to be the Saint Louis College on November 26, 1999, expanding its academic programs into additional fields. Currently, Saint Louis College offers undergraduate programs in three faculties: the Faculty of Nursing, the Faculty of Psychology, and the Faculty of Physical Therapy. Additionally, it provides a Master of Nursing Science program specializing in Nursing Administration.
Given the rapid and unpredictable global changes, Saint Louis College (SLC) has advanced its educational management by integrating modern technology and preparing students to navigate the ever-evolving Thai and global societies to meet the ever-changing needs of health care industries nationally and internationally. The education programs are particularly relevant in addressing critical challenges such as environmental issues, global health concerns, aging populations, emerging and re-emerging diseases, and natural disasters. The SLC continuously reviews its educational role, recognizing its influence in shaping graduates into global citizens who are knowledgeable, ethical, and capable of withstanding moral challenges and societal pressures driven by consumerism. It aims to produce well-rounded individuals who are not only intelligent and skilled but also virtuous and courageous, enabling them to maintain a balanced and healthy life in an increasingly complex world.
Dear Colleagues,
I have the honor and pleasure on behalf of Saint Louis College (SLC) to welcome our colleagues from the global academic community and healthcare organizations to visit Thailand and join us in the celebration of the SLC 40th Anniversary.
In this remarkable event, we have decided to organize an academic and healthcare conference entitled “The Power of Education and Healthcare in the Ever-Changing World” to explore how healthcare and education sectors contribute to personal empowerment, economic growth, and social stability. Therefore, this event will serve as a platform for health care professional, scholars, educators, and experts in higher education and theology to exchange knowledge, recognize how education influences in shaping graduates to be global citizens who will be able to withstand moral challenges and societal pressures driven by consumerism and other forms of temptation in this complex world. We are excited to learn from your experiences, your research findings, and the innovative educational management.
During the past 4 decades, SLC have experienced a long journey of the modern educational management by integrating advanced technology to prepare healthcare professionals including nurses, physical therapists, and psychologists to serve the health system and society. Most importantly, we aim to produce well-rounded individuals who are not only intelligent and skilled but also virtuous and courageous professionals to serve the mankind with love and care according to the Catholic principles. As we continuously review our educational roles, I believe that we all strive for excellence in healthcare, education, and research endeavor.
I, therefore, would like to invite you to participate in this conference, to discuss, to contribute your knowledge, and join us in navigating future challenges, prioritizing education and healthcare as essential factors of manpower development, building a sustainable and equitable world. I hope to see you on September 4-5, 2025, at the Gloden Tulip Sovereign, Bangkok. Please feel free to visit the conference website at https://conference2025.slc.ac.th
May God bless you all. Thank you!