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The 16th AUAP Learning and Sharing Forum
with the theme
Sustainability in Higher Education for Asia-Pacific Region:
Collaboration in a Complex Adaptive Environment
to be held at
Jose Rizal Memorial State University
Main Campus, Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines
on February 5-8, 2019
Rationale
The present economic climate and global recession require the Higher Education Institutions worldwide to increase innovation and efficiency, to expand the strategic reach of sustainability initiatives as a substantial contribution to the potential impact and direction, to improve the speed and focus of its work with stakeholders and across disciplines, to reconcile academic and practical considerations, to deal with plural values and interests, and to adapt its structures accordingly.
Given the pressing global issues and complexities of the context, the Higher Education Institutions are called for strategic educational change toward sustainability. Embracing and harnessing the four-fold functions of the Higher Education Institutions such as effective delivery of instruction, community outreach, scientific research, and production have resulted in successful examples of practice that may bear fruit worldwide. Viewed through the lens of global progress, the Higher Education Institutions as active players in social change can lead to fuel further enterprise and innovation thru using academic
freedom in developing future citizens, guiding policy development, exchanging knowledge, and supporting communities all for the public good.
The Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP) founded and established to provide means for universities from the Asia and the Pacific region to work together in providing quality higher education serves as the main platform for interaction and collaboration among members and facilitates the exchange of professional experience through conferences, seminars, publications, and commissions.
For its realization, the Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP), an international organization existing under the laws of the Kingdom of Thailand under the Regulations of Suranaree University of Technology with office at Suranaree Subdistrict, Muang Nakhorn Ratchasima 30000, Kingdom of Thailand and with consultation status with UNESCO in collaboration with Jose Rizal Memorial State University, a state university located at Gov. Guading Adasa St., Sta. Cruz, Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte, Republic of the Philippines 7101 established by virtue of RA 9852 will organize the 16th AUAP Learning and Sharing Forum with the theme “Sustainability in Higher Education for Asia-Pacific Region: Collaboration in a Complex Adaptive Environment” to be held on February 5-8, 2019 at Jose Rizal Memorial State University, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines.
The forum is to be participated in by 250 delegates coming from:
1. Asia-Pacific and Southeast Asia
2. Middle East
3. Europe
4. United States of America
5. Canada,
6. South Africa
Expected groups to attend are the following:
1. Educators (universities, academies, institutes, colleges, language
schools):
1. Presidents/ Rectors/ Vice Chancellors
2. Management units of universities
3. International marketing professionals of universities, academies, institutes,
4. universities, colleges;
2. State, Private sector, Educational organizations & NGOs
1. State agencies (organization) for promotion of education for foreigners;
2. Embassies
3. Representatives of Ministry of Education Affairs
4. Representatives of Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Participants of the forum socialize and build connections while learning as they are expected to
1. Meet more than 250 Presidents of Colleges and Universities in Asia, the Pacific, Europe, Middle East, South Africa, Canada and the USA who will be coming to this event.
2. Establish long-term solid partnerships with them through international exchange and scholarship programmes and consequently respond to students needs to a greater extent.
3. Commence academic cooperation in different research and study fields, students and tutors exchange, dual degree programmes.
4. Showcase researches to become more competitive on international education market and increase global awareness of your institution.
IN THIS EVENT, a panel discussion will be held with the theme Envisioning the Universities of Tomorrow in the Age of Emerging Technologies, Disruption and Change to be led by prominent personalities coming from different regions of Asia and the Pacific and all around the world.
KEYNOTE speakers from Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East, USA, Canada and South Africa have been invited to further discussion on the relevant issues and updates.
PROMOTION of Thai Tourism (Venue: Dusit Thani Pattaya Hotel, Pattaya City, Chonburi Province, Thailand)
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
Paper Submission : September 30, 2018
Notification of acceptance : October 15, 2018
Final Paper Submission : October 30, 2018
Registration as participant : September 2018 to December 15, 2018
THEME OF THE FORUM
"Sustainability in Higher Education for Asia-Pacific Region: Collaboration in a Complex Adaptive Environment"
PAPER SUB-THEMES are relevant, but not limited to:
1. Poverty Reduction
2. Quality Assurance System
3. Employability and Appraisal
4. Disparities and Accessibility Issues
5. Cultural and Ethnic Diversity
6. Preservation of Indigenous Traditions
7. Peace Education
8. Reformative Social Change
9. Education for Sustainability
10. Technology and Digitization
11. Artificial Intelligence
12. Policy Making and Practices
13. Educational Innovation
14. Collaborations and Partnerships
15. Linkages and Networks
16. Human Resource Management
17. Student and Faculty Mobility
.GUIDELINES FOR PAPER SUBMISSION
1. Papers for presentation are of two kinds: research-based and reflective kind. All papers should be around 4,000 words of text, including tables, graphs, and bibliographies.
2. The operating language will primarily be English. Participants should submit an abstract of no more than 300 words in English before September 30, 2018. Please submit your abstracts electronically to Ms. Supaporn Chuangchid, AUAP Executive Secretary through email auapheadquarter1995@gmail . com or Miss Ara Mae Hamoy, Networking and International Linkages Staff, thru email [email protected]>
CONFERENCE SECRETARIATS
Ms.Supaporn Chuangchid
Executive Secretary
Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP)
Suranaree University of Technology
Academic Building 2, Room 227, 111 University Avenue, Suranaree District, Muang
Nakhorn Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
Website: www . e - aunap . org
Phone, What’s App, Viber, LINE: +66 85 7687474
Email: auapheadquarter1995@gmail . com
Miss Ara Mae Hamoy
Office of the Networking and International Linkages Staff
Jose Rizal Memorial State University, Gov. Guading Adasa St., Sta. Cruz, Dapitan City Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines 7101
Mobile No.: 639103320374
Email: linkages main <[email protected]>
Miss Michelle Baguinat
Office of the Vice President for Research, Extension, and Development Staff
Jose Rizal Memorial State University, Gov. Guading Adasa St., Sta. Cruz, Dapitan City Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines 7101
Mobile No.: 639173274144
Email: [email protected]