This is the first time since the country's reunification in 1975 that a senior official of Hue University has been caught up in legal trouble with serious allegations of abusing his position and power to appropriate property.
Many people were surprised and stunned by the news that Mr. Le Anh Phuong was arrested for exceeding his duties and authority to appropriate property worth more than 2.6 billion VND in his position as Principal of Hue University of Education under Hue University.
The fact that the head of a university, where knowledge and ethics are respected, is accused of abusing his power to take advantage of students' money is unacceptable both legally and morally.
This behavior is condemnable not only because it causes great financial loss but also damages the image of teachers and damages the trust of students and society in the education system.
Mr. Le Anh Phuong was arrested on charges of abusing his position and power to embezzle students' money, an act that clearly shows the moral degradation of a leader.
However, in addition to personal responsibility, we cannot help but mention other factors that intentionally or unintentionally assisted Mr. Le Anh Phuong.
That is the laxity and ineffectiveness in supervision and inspection work at Hue University of Education and Hue University, which has failed to promote the capacity to prevent and promptly detect wrongdoings.
Hue University of Education, Hue University needs to recognize the responsibilities and loopholes in personnel appointment so that the authorities can review the entire management system, from the monitoring mechanism to building a transparent and fair educational environment.
The arrest of Mr. Le Anh Phuong is a profound lesson about the need to maintain and enhance cultural foundations and ethical standards in all fields, especially in education.
Hue University cannot change the alleged actions of Mr. Le Anh Phuong that show signs of legal and ethical wrongdoing.
But Hue University can do everything so that there will not be a second "Le Anh Phuong" affecting its proud history!
