ASEAN Economic Integration & Cooperation 2015...
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ASEAN Economic Integration & Cooperation 2015 :
Implications in Education
Enverga University 24 November 2012
Presentation will be limited to the perspectives of the Association of Universities
of Asia & the Pacific (AUAP)
Introducing AUAP Established : 28 July 1995 at Suranaree University of
Technology (SUT), Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand Signatories to the Constitution : 48
University, Vice Chancellors and Rectors from 17 Countries
Founding President : Prof. Dr. Wichit Srisa-an, SUT Rector,
Dr. Ruben C. Umaly, Director, SUT Centre for International Affairs was appointed AUAP Secretary-General
2nd AUAP General Conference : held at the University of Tasmania in Hobart, Australia on 8-10 December 1997
● 3rd AUAP General Conference : hosted by Angeles University Foundation (AUF), Angeles City, Philippines on 23-27 November 1999 where Dr. Emmanuel Y. Angeles, President of AUF became 3rd AUAP President
From the Year 2000, AUAP also instituted the yearly Learning & Sharing Forum in conjunction with the Annual Board Meeting
The topic during the AUAP Learning & Sharing Forum on 5-6 May 2012 at Hanoi University of Agriculture was : “ The ASEAN-2015 Integration & the Roles of Universities ”
AUAP President : Dr. Prasart Suebka AUAP Vice President : Prof. Tan Sri Dato Wira Dr. Sharifah Hapsah Syed Hasan Shahabudin
Session I : “ Strategies of ASEAN Integration “ Chairman : Dr. Shawn Chen, 2nd VP – AUAP & Rector , Sias International University, China
Suggested areas of integration :
Economics, Politics & Education
Session II : “ Globalization of Higher Education in Malaysia & Internationalization Strategies of UKM “ Chairman : AUAP Vice President & Chancellor of Universitas Kebangsaan Malaysia : Prof. Tan Sri Dato Wira Dr. Sharifah Hapsah Syed Hasan Shahabudin
Session III : “ Globalization or Internationalization of Higher Education – What is the Choice? “ Chairman : Dr. Prasart Suebka, AUAP President & Rector, Suranaree University of Technology (SUT), Thailand
Among the issues raised were the following :
Quality Assurance in Higher Education Choice of Credit Transfer System Enhanced Student Mobility Focus in some Collaborations &
Linkages Harmonization of Higher Education
Ideas
Interfacing of Curricula among ASEAN Higher Education Institutions Role of Higher Education in cultural
understanding & presentation Development/Promotion of Training
Programmes wherein participants gain international license or certification Lack or limited funding for Faculty
Training & Development Inadequate mastery of English or any
major international Language
SUMMARY of suggested Strategies for ASEAN Education Integration : Although, most curricula are suggested &
supervised by respective Ministries of Education of each country, Universities can always enhance, innovate & benchmark against international standards;
To foster cultural understanding among nations,
exchange of students & faculty could be promoted through allocations of funds for such activities;
Financial Allocations & Support must be provided by National Ministries, Individual Universities & Private Industrial Sectors for
International Exchanges & Collaborations among University Faculties, Students & even Selected Administrators;
Encourage collaboration among Educational
Institutions in finding appropriate solutions to common issues, problems & developmental concerns.
Although, there is some common or general agreement on the desirability and advantages of a regional integration, its attainment under the present condition is not possible because of the uneven developmental stages of the different member countries.
Conclusion :
However, ASEAN member countries are actively working towards the establishment of an ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) by 2015 even if the ability of ASEAN member countries in meeting their commitments vary greatly. Many difficult regional issues are still
to be resolved. Example is the wide development gaps between some member countries. Hence, achieving the goal of an ASEAN Economic Community in 2015 may be a very optimistic view.