2010 SATU Presidents' Forum

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2010 SATU Presidents' Forum

The National Cheng Kung University organized the 2010 Presidents’ Forum of Southeast and South Asia and Taiwan Universities (SATU Presidents’ Forum or SATU for short) on October 2–3, 2010 on its campus in Tainan, Taiwan. The theme this year was “The Next Ten Years: A Decade of Innovation, Advancement and Sustainability.” Our participants hailed from 77 universities (42 Taiwanese universities and 35 universities from seven Southeast and South Asian countries). The participants signed the 2010 SATU Manifesto, vowing to improve camaraderie and enhance sustainable collaborations amongst Asian universities, and affirming that in the 21st century, Asian universities will be bold and visionary in assuming the responsibilities of being the engine for solving some of the grand challenges facing humanity, such as global sustainability, the advancement of human understanding of one another, and innovation for human enlightenment and economic development.

Since 2003, SATU has held biennial meetings in order to provide a venue for leaders of prominent universities of Southeast and South Asia and Taiwan to share their opinions and experiences in topics ranging from the improvement of higher education and academic cooperation in the region to industry–academia collaboration to help prepare students for professional practice.

During the Steering Committee’s annual meeting, it was unanimously approved for SATU to initiate membership dues from universities. The amount would be nominal and would be more of an indication of support and commitment to the organization rather than imposing a burden. The fees would also assist the Secretariat with its related responsibilities.

Additionally, SATU hopes to be the platform by which member universities may freely exchange both staff and students. Events for member university students will continue to be designed, as the programs from the former years as well as the 2010 SATU Student Business Plan Competition all met with great success and feedback. The Steering Committee also agreed that further efforts to invite comprehensive universities in India to join SATU should be made.

Furthermore, the keynote speech as well sessions on the subjects of “Natural Disasters and University Adaptive Measures” and “Higher Education: Global Collaboration or Competition” allowed for much discussion and idea exchange between the participants. A special session on the Bologna Process helped participants gain a better understanding of the European System and to explore its relevance and possible application to Asian universities. The details of the two-day event are listed below.

► Participants

List of Participants

► Program

Oct 2 (Sat)
TIME	AGENDA
12:00–13:20	Registration & Network Luncheon Venue: Dining Room, 1F, International Conference Hall
13:30–14:30	Opening Ceremony Welcoming Address by Chairman of SATU Presidents’ Forum Dr. Michael Ming-Chiao Lai, President of National Cheng Kung University Congratulatory Address from Government Representatives ○ Dr. Ovid J. L. Tzeng, Minister without Portfolio ○ Political Deputy Minister Tsong-Ming Lin, Ministry of Education ○ Amb. Kenneth K. M. Liao, Director General, Southern Taiwan Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Remarks by Secretary General of SATU Presidents’ Forum Dr. Da Hsuan Feng, Senior Executive Vice President National Cheng Kung University Report from SATU International Secretariat Prof. H. Jenny Su, Vice President for International Affairs, NCKU Venue: Conference Room 1, B1, International Conference Hall
14:30–14:40	Group Photo Session
14:40–14:50	Break
14:50–15:40	Keynote Speech: “The Urgent and Critical Role of Higher Education in Creating a Healthy, Just and Sustainable Society” Introduction by Prof. H. Jenny Su, Secretary of SATU Presidents’ Forum Speaker: Dr. Anthony D. Cortese, ScD, Co-founder & President of Second Nature Venue: Conference Room 1, B1, International Conference Hall
15:40–16:00	Q & A
16:00–17:40	Optional Campus Tour to Green Building & NCKU Museum
18:00–20:30	Dinner Banquet & Special Talk: “Reaching for the Clouds & Building Forests” Introduction by Dr. Ovid J. L. Tzeng, Minister without Portfolio Speaker: Mr. Steve Chang, Chairman & Founder, *TREND MICRO* Venue: Hotel Tainan 2F
Oct 3 (Sun)
TIME	AGENDA
9:30–10:30	Session I: “Natural Disasters and University Adaptive Measures” Moderator: National Central University President Wei-Ling Chiang Invited Panelists: University of Indonesia Director of Research & Public Service Dr. Bachtiar Alam Asian Institute of Technology VP for Academic Affairs Dr. Joydeep Dutta Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati Director Gautam Barua Far Eastern University President Lydia B. Echauz Venue: Conference Room 1, B1, International Conference Hall
10:30–10:45	Q & A
10:45–11:00	Break
11:00–12:00	Session II: “Higher Education: Global Collaboration or Competition?” Moderators: Chung Yuan Christian University, President Wan-Lee Cheng I-Shou University, President Shen-Li Fu Invited Panelists: Chulalongkorn University, VP for Academic Affairs Dr. Kalaya Tingsabadh Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, Director Surendra Prasad University of Malaya, Vice Chancellor Ghauth Jasmon National Pingtung University of Science &Technology, President Yuan-Kuang Guu Prince of Songkla University, Vice President Phichit Rerngsangvatana Venue: Conference Room 1, B1, International Conference Hall
12:00–12:15	Q & A
12:20–13:20	Luncheon Venue: Dining Room, 1F, International Conference Hall	12:20–13:20 Annual Steering Committee Meeting Discussion of 2011–2012 Calendar of Events Amendments to the Constitution SATU Membership Forms and Annual Dues Motions & Proposals Venue: Conference Room 2, 4F, Yun Ping Building
13:30–14:10	Colloquium I : “Bologna Process: A Brief Introduction” Introduction by Dr. Da Hsuan Feng Secretary General of SATU Presidents’ Forum Speaker: Dr. Don Westerheijden Senior Research Associate Center for Higher Education Policy Studies (CHEPS) University of Twente, Holland Venue: Conference Room 2, B1, International Conference Hall
14:10–14:30	Q & A
14:30–14:50	Break
14:50–15:30	Colloquium II : “Bologna Process: European vs. Asian Perspectives” Introduction by Dr. Da Hsuan Feng Secretary General of SATU Presidents’ Forum Speaker: Dr. Don Westerheijden Senior Research Associate Center for Higher Education Policy Studies (CHEPS) University of Twente, Holland Venue: Conference Room 2, B1, International Conference Hall
15:30–15:50	Q & A
15:50–16:00	Break
16:00–17:00	SATU General Assembly 2011–2012 SATU Steering Committee Election 2010 SATU Student Business Plan Competition Results 2010 Association of Indian Universities 85th Annual Meeting November 12–14, 2010, Pune, India 2011–2012 Calendar of Events SATU Membership Forms and Annual Dues Venue: Conference Room 1, B1, International Conference Hall
17:00–18:00	Closing Ceremony Venue: Conference Room 1, B1, International Conference Hall

► Conclusions

This year’s biennial SATU Presidents’ Forum successfully convened at National Cheng Kung University on Oct. 2–3, 2010, with over 100 total delegates participating in this event. Many representatives this year expressed that the program design exceeded their expectations.

Since 2003, SATU has grown in stature and also in significance. SATU started as an organization for Southeast Asian universities, but now has expanded to include South Asia as well. Asia is becoming the center of global economics and cultural growth in the 21st century. President Lai expressed his view that higher education will play a major role in this growth. Universities and higher education institutions serve society by educating the individuals who will become the engines and forces of growth. The new knowledge and technology that fuel economic innovation, ultimately will lead to a better quality of life.

2010 SATU Handbook (in Chinese)

► Photos

Group photo outside of the International Conference Hall – the venue for the biennial General Assembly

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