Study of audio-visual equipments of mahidol university.

The study of audio-visual equipments available at Mahidol University was performed at the end of September 1980 by means of a questionnaire answered by 16 units administration. The result shows that there are 81 audio machines (14.3%), 319 projectors (56.2%), 93 TV monitors (16.3%) and 75 screen projector (13.2%). Most of these belonged to the Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital (38.7%), of 18.6% to the Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital. Of this number, 51.8% have been used less than 5 years and 34.8% between 5 and 10 years. 79.2% of the total equipment functions efficiently. Government budget provides 49.1% of all equipment while non-budget funds and other resources provides for 13.2%, 27.3% respectively. The budget for audio-visual equipment varied from year to year (2519-2523), but at lest 3,023,764 baht was allowed. Both medical faculties used most budget and other resources for procorement. It was found that the budget only provided for minimal requirements and there was a lack of skilled personnel. However, the unit administration proposed a solution with establishment of a central service unit which is much more practical and economical.

Mahidol university enrollment in academic year 1982.

This research studies the 1982 Mahidol University freshman students of 3 levels : certificate curriculum, undergraduate and graduate. The purpose is to find out their personal data including social, economic and educational background, as well as their ability and chief interest in extra curriculum activities. The analysis is based on the “Application and register form of the freshman students.” The result shows that the majority of the freshman students of all 3 levels are females. There are 696 certificate curriculum freshman studies. Of this number 76.4% are females with an average age of 20.7 years (SD = 4 years) from different home areas. Most of them obtained their higher education in their home areas. Most of the parents are farmers. Of the undergraduate freshman students, 980 are admitted through the State Universities annual entrance examination, 457 are admitted through the Mahidol University entrance examination, 68.8% of both groups are females. The average age of the first group is 18 years and of the second group 29.5 years. (SD = 5.5 years). The majority (43.2%) live in Bangkok, 74.0% of these students obtained their higher education in Bangkok. Most of the parents run their own businesses. There are 453 first year graduate students. Of this number 61.6% are females, the majority of which are single. Most of the students (33.8%) live in Bangkok, 26.5% graduated from Mahidol University. Most of the fathers run their own businesses. Most of the mothers are housewives.