Higher Education for Tomorrow: A SUMMER INSTITUTE
17-28 June 2013
The Higher Education landscape is changing, and changing rapidly.
National Systems of Tomorrow!
How are they developed?
World Class Universities!
How do they make a difference?
Old universities: Rejuvenating!
New universities: Achieving excellence!
How do they do it?
Learning from world experts and leading institutions!
In 2-weeks
Who to teach?
The Team at HKU
Professor Kai-ming Cheng
Professor Gerard Postiglione
Professor Rui Yang
Dr Anatoly Oleksiyenko
Dr Bruce Macfarlane
and
Seasoned University Administrators
International Guests
Philip Altbach
The J. Donald Monan SJ Professor of Higher Education,
Director, Centre for International Higher Education,
Lynch School of Education, Boston College
Jamil Salmi
Former Coordinator of Tertiary Education Programme, World Bank
Minxuan Zhang
President, Shanghai Normal University
Former Vice-Chairman, Shanghai Municipal Education Commission
Sohail Naqvi
Executive Director, Higher Education Commission, Pakistan
Who to join?
Policy-makers and Administrators in ministries or higher education authorities
Aspiring leaders in higher education institutions
Participants: Initially 15-20 in the first round
Prior qualification: a first degree
Why participating?
Understanding world trends in higher education
Learning from visionary leaders and experts
Investigating success stories in Asian higher education
Exploring concepts and approaches for institutional leadership
Joining a network of peer higher education leaders
What to learn?
Vision building
General practice in management
Research capacity building
Governance and finance
Expanding student learning
Learning resources and technologies
Branding and communications
Networking and fundraising
Internationalization
Ethics and sustainability
… and more
How to learn?
Case study of success stories
Visits to institutions
Group work
Lectures and seminars
Practical assignments
By the end of the Summer Institute
You'll feel enlightened
You know where you are
You'll become more confident
You'll be prepared for challenges
Language Medium: English
How to apply?
Fill in the Application Form at http://web.edu.hku.hk/
Attach a 1-page letter of intent
What to award?
Successful participants will be given a Certificate, with a mark of distinction where appropriate
Exemptions from relevant courses offered by HKU
Fees:
Programme Fee at USD4,000
Accommodation and Meals at HKU about USD100 per day
Venue:
Robert Black College, HKU
Enquiries:
Email at eduert@hku.hk