IAU_KU_2011_EEP introduction
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The document provides an overview of the current actions and upcoming events of the International Association of Universities (IAU). It summarizes that IAU is co-hosting a conference in Nairobi, Kenya to honor Dr. Wangari Maathai and support famine relief efforts. It then introduces IAU leadership and membership figures. Finally, it outlines IAU's role in providing forums for higher education leaders, current advocacy areas like equitable access, and upcoming conferences and projects in 2012-2013.
IAU_KU_2011_EEP introduction
- 1. International Association of Universities A Brief Overview of Current Actions 16 November, 2011 Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya Eva Egron‐Polak, IAU Secretary General 1
- 2. Karibu Kenya! IAU is honoured to co‐host you with Kenyatta University • We pay homage to the memory of Nobel Laureate Dr. Wangari Muta Maathai for her achievements and the work she inspired here in Africa and around the world. • We dedicate the 2011 IAU Conference to those suffering from the famine in the Horn of Africa; donations to the Kenyatta University Famine Relief Fund will 2
- 3. Introducing IAU • IAU President, Juan Ramón de la Fuente • Executive Committee = 4 Vice Presidents • Administrative Board = 21 Members • IAU Secretariat = 15 Professional and Administrative staff, one Senior Fellow • IAU Member Institutions and Organizations • IAU Affiliates, Associates and Observers • Numerous partners © IAU – November 2011 3
- 5. 610 Institutions & 28 Organizations 10 Affiliates, 7 Associates, 1 Observer HEI © IAU – November 2011 5
- 6. IAU in a Nutshell © IAU – November 2011 6
- 7. Forum and Networking for HEI Leaders IAU Conferences and Meeting – past year © IAU – November 2011 7
- 8. Forum and Networking for HEI Leaders IAU Conferences and Meeting 2010‐2011 © IAU – November 2011 8
- 9. Current Policy and Advocacy Focus © IAU – November 2011 9
- 10. Research and Analysis 10
- 11. Research, Analysis and Supports International Bibliographic 3rd Global Survey on Database available online Internationalization of HE Doctoral Programs Equitable Access and Success 11
- 12. IAU Services & Opportunities © IAU – November 2011 12
- 13. IAU Services and Opportunities IAU ISAS expert panel at Mykolas Romeris University LEADHER project teams from Université d’Etat d’Haiti & Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 France 13
- 14. Information and Communication © IAU – November 2011 14
- 16. Coming in 2012‐2013 • LEADHER Grants competition • Re‐thinking internationalization discussion • ISAS reviews in Latin America, Asia and Africa • Consolidation of HEEFA Portal and Workshops • Handbook and web portal on Sustainable Development with GUNI and AAU • Consultations on Guidelines for HEI Code of Ethics • New editions of WHED, Guide to HE in Africa and International Handbook of Universities • Phase II of Doctoral Programs project 16
- 17. Also Coming in 2012‐2013 14th General Conference, 13‐16 November 2012, Inter American University, Puerto Rico Higher Education and the Global Agenda‐ Alternative Pathways to the the Future? Thematic Program; IAU Elections; Business Sessions • 5th Global Meeting of Associations, 2013, NCUK, Manchester, England, theme to be determined 17
- 18. Enjoy the 2011 Conference Meet IAU staff on site: Find out more online • Hilligje van’t Land • Isabelle Devylder • Elodie Boisfer • Ross Hudson • All others at iau@iau‐aiu.net www.iau-aiu.net 18