2017 SATU Steering Committee Meeting
| Introduction | Participants | Program | Conclusions | Photos |
The annual SATU Presidents' Forum Steering Committee Meeting took place at the Prince of Songkla University, Phuket Campus, in Thailand during October 28th–29th, 2017. In total, there were 13 representatives from 13 Steering Committee member universities assembled at the meeting, representing nine countries, including Brunei, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
At the beginning of the meeting, the SATU International Secretariat provided a summary of the activities that took place during the preceding year. The Chairperson of SATU, President Huey-Jen Jenny Su, next made an opening speech that focused on the two main programs that due to their remarkable performances, have motivated the forum to keep moving on. The first is the Joint Research Scheme (JRS), an academic collaboration program that was implemented six years ago. The wonderful achievements of this scheme can be described by a) tabulations and statistics of important data that can contribute to academic developments, and b) successful publication of the findings of projects, which were partially funded by JRS, in SCI articles. This demonstrates the role that SATU has had in enhancing international research collaborations among SATU member universities. The second program involves industrial collaborations focusing on medical devices and medical technology and development. President Su pointed out that a Global Academia–Industry Alliance (GAIA) Hub has been successfully established in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in collaboration with the University of Malaya. Other hubs will be launched in Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi in Vietnam, and in Indonesia later this year.
Furthermore, Prof. Michael Alba of the Far Eastern University in the Philippines proposed a motion to establish local chapters in every country, so that member universities can organize events and invite Taiwan partners to participate. This would encourage the Steering Committee members in every country to be put in charge of promoting stronger connections among member universities. The SATU Steering Committee Meeting also invited the Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), which had applied to join the SATU Presidents' Forum, to the meeting. In the meeting, the university's application was approved by the Steering Committee members, and the total number of member universities was thus increased from 82 to 83.
Lastly, two sessions at the end marked a great ending to the meeting. The first session on Higher Education in Thailand was given by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bundit Thipakorn, Vice President for Academic Development, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi. He provided an introduction to the fundamental concepts upon which Thailand's higher education are based. The second session focused on Taiwan's New Southbound Policy on higher education. Three speakers from three Taiwanese member universities, Prof. Hong Hocheng, President of the National Tsing Hua University, Prof. Ching-Ray Chang, Executive Vice President for Administrative Affairs at the National Taiwan University, and Prof. Oscar Perng, of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the National Cheng Kung University, provided an insightful introduction to the important implications of this new policy.
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2017 Steering Committee Meeting Representatives (Listed alphabetically by country) |
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Chairman Prof. Huey-Jen Jenny Su President, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan |
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Secretary General Prof. Cheng-Hung Huang Executive Vice President, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan |
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Executive Secretary Prof. Yueh-Min Ray Huang Vice President for International Affairs, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan |
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Attending Steering Committee Member Representatives: |
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BRUNEI Prof. Datin Dr. Anita BZ Abdul Aziz Vice Chancellor, Universiti Brunei Darussalam |
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INDIA Prof. Anurag Kumar Director, Indian Institute of Science, Bangaluru
Prof. Rajiv Dusane Dean, International Relations Office, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay |
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INDONESIA Assoc. Prof. Dr Edwan Kardena Institut Teknologi Bandung
Prof. Mochammad Amin Alamsjah Director of International Office and Partnership, Universitas Airlangga |
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MALAYSIA Prof. Dr. Shahril Yusof Deputy Vice Chancellor, Universiti Malaysia Sabah
Prof. Dr. Noorsaadah Abd. Rahman Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Malaya |
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PHILIPPINES Prof. Dr. Michael M. Alba President, Far Eastern University
Prof. Dr. Danilo L. Concepcion Director, Office of International Linkages, University of the Philippines |
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SINGAPORE Jenny Hallen Hedberg Director, Office of International Affairs, Nanyang Technological University |
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TAIWAN Prof. Ching-Ray Chang Vice President, National Taiwan University
Prof. Hong Hocheng President, National Tsing Hua University |
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THAILAND Prof. Banchong Mahaisavariya, MD President, Mahidol University
Prof. Dr. Chusak Limsakul President, Prince of Songkla University |
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VIETNAM Prof. Nguyen Kim Son President, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
Prof. Vu Hai Quan Vice President, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City |
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2017 SATU Presidents' Forum Steering Committee Meeting Agenda Time: October 28 th–29 th, 2017 |
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Location: Prince of Songkla University – Phuket Campus, Thailand |
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October 28 th |
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18:00 |
Welcome dinner hosted by Prince of Songkla University (PSU) |
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October 29 th |
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08:20–08:30 |
Registration |
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08:30–08:40 |
Formal welcome
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08:40–08:55 |
Self-introduction of delegates |
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08:55–09:10 |
Report: Summary of 2016-2017 SATU Activities Speaker: Prof. Yueh-Min Ray Huang, Vice President for International Affairs of National Cheng Kung University and Executive Secretary of SATU International Secretariat |
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09:10–10:20 |
Steering Committee Meeting Chairman: Prof. Huey-Jen Jenny Su, President of National Cheng Kung University and Chairperson of SATU Presidents' Forum
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10:20–10:35 |
Official Photographs |
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10:35–11:00 |
Coffee Break |
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11:00–11:40 |
Session 1: Higher Education in Thailand Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bundit Thipakorn, Deputy Secretary-General, Office of the Higher Education Commission |
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11:40–12:30 |
11:40–11:45 |
Session 2: Taiwan's New Southbound Policy on Higher Education Moderator: Prof. Yueh-Min Ray Huang, Vice President for International Affairs of National Cheng Kung University and Executive Secretary of SATU International Secretariat |
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11:45–12:00 |
Speaker: Prof. Hong Hocheng, President of National Tsing Hua University |
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12:00–12:15 |
Speaker: Prof. Ching-Ray Chang, Executive Vice President for Administrative affairs of National Taiwan University |
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12:15–12:30 |
Speaker: Prof. Oscar Perng, Professor, Department of Microbiology and Immunology and Center of Infectious Disease and Signaling Research, National Cheng Kung University |
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12:30–14:00 |
Luncheon |
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14:00–18:00 |
PSU Phuket Campus tour and excursion to Phuket attractions |
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18:00–20:00 |
Farewell dinner hosted by Prince of Songkla University |
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20:00 |
Return to the hotel |
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For the past 15 years, the SATU Presidents' Forum has served as an academic platform in our global region for the sharing of valuable experiences to enhance higher education, research, and international cooperation. Through the efforts of the Steering Committee, International Secretariat, Joint Research Scheme, and all of the participants in the biennial General Assemblies, workshops, summer intensive programs, student competitions, and international summer school program, the benefits of this forum to our region's member universities, nonmember universities, and industry will continue to expand.
