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Seameo Retrac Welcome Remarks Welcome Remarks by Dr. Ho Thanh My Phuong, Director SEAMEO Regional Training Center (SEAMEO RETRAC) Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is my great pleasure, on behalf of SEAMEO RETRAC, to welcome all of you to this International Conference on “Impacts of Globalization on Quality in Higher Education”. I am really delighted with the attendance of more than 150 educational leaders, administrators, professors, educational experts, researchers and practitioners from both Vietnamese and international universities, colleges and other educational organizations. You are here to share your expertise, experience, research findings and best practices on three emerging issues (1) Management and Leadership in Higher Education; (2) Teaching and Learning in Higher Education; and (3) Institutional Research Capacity and Application. In view of the major challenges in the era of globalization in the 21st century and the lessons learned during the educational reforms taking place in many countries, these topics are indeed important ones. It is without a doubt that education quality, particularly of higher education, plays a crucial role in the development of the human resources of a nation. Higher Education provides a strong foundation to uplift the prospects of our people to participate and take full advantage of the opportunities in Southeast Asia and beyond. Along this line, the impact of the globalization in the development of a quality educational system has to be emphasized. It is becoming increasingly important for global educational experts to get together to identify what should be done to enhance and strengthen the higher education quality, especially in the globalized context. It has become more imperative than ever for higher education to prepare students to meet the dynamic challenges of the globalized world. The fast and constant changing world plays a pivotal role in determining the quality of an educational system. The 21st century has brought opportunities and new trends for educational leadership and management, teaching and learning as well as the research in higher education, yet at the same time it has posed a great number of challenges. I sincerely hope that this conference will provide an opportunity for the sharing of expertise, information and best practices in viewing the impacts of globalization on the quality of higher education. I hope the conference will promote friendship and cooperation among the conference participants from different countries and institutions. I also trust that this conference will, in one way or another, provide us with some ideas, recommendations, or solutions for the educational challenges we face every day in our own working contexts and situations. 2 | Impacts of Globalization on Quality of Higher Education Welcome Remarks Ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of SEAMEO RETRAC, I would like to thank all of the participants for joining this annual conference. My sincere appreciation goes to our keynote and eminent speakers for your hard work in preparing your presentation and arranging your time to be with us at this important event. My special thanks to the leaders of the Ministry of Education and Training in Vietnam for their presence in this important event and their continued support provided for SEAMEO RETRAC and our work here in Southeast Asia. I also wish to send our deepest appreciation to the diplomatic corps and international organizations for their constant support and attendance. I’d also like to thank the Hong Kong American Center for being the co-organizer of this event. Last but not least, I’d like to thank all those who have contributed to the planning and organization of this event. I wish all of you a pleasant and productive conference! Dr. Ho Thanh My Phuong Director Impacts of Globalization on Quality of Higher Education | 3 Introduction of SEAMEO and SEAMEO RETRAC Introduction of SEAMEO and SEAMEO RETRAC Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) SEAMEO Regional Training Center in Vietnam (SEAMEO RETRAC) BACKGROUND On 30 November 1965, the Ministers of Education of Southeast Asian countries established the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) for the development of the region through regional co-operation in education, science and culture. SEAMEO consists of: Eleven Member Countries: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor Leste and Vietnam Eight Associate Member Countries: Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway and Spain. Two Affiliate Members: the International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) and University of Tsukuba (Japan) One Partner Country: Japan Vietnam, readmitted as a SEAMEO Member State on February 10, 1992 by the SEAMEO Council, hosts the SEAMEO Regional Training Centre (SEAMEO RETRAC) in Ho Chi Minh City, as one of the 15 SEAMEO Centers in the region. VISION Through the pursuit of excellence and the development of expertise, SEAMEO RETRAC aims to become a leading regional centre in the field of education management, serving all SEAMEO Member Countries. MISSION To assist SEAMEO Member Countries to identify and address issues of educational management and other educational fields, particularly in teaching and learning, through research, training, consultancy, information dissemination, community service, networking and partnership. ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE The SEAMEO RETRAC Governing Board is the main policy making body of the Centre. The Governing Board comprises one representative from each 4 | Impacts of Globalization on Quality of Higher Education Introduction of SEAMEO and SEAMEO RETRAC of the 11 SEAMEO Member Countries. The Centre is headed by a Vietnamese Director who is nominated by the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam, approved by the Governing Board, and officially appointed by the SEAMEO Council President. The Centre is staffed by qualified professional, administrative and service personnel working in the following divisions and departments: • Division of Education • Division of Foreign Studies • Division of Technology • Division of Research and Development • Department of International Development and Overseas Studies • Department of Administration and Personnel • Department of Accounting and Finance • Department of Planning and Facility Management • Library and Information Center In addition, experts from donors, governments, international organizations and exchange programs from affiliated countries complement the permanent staff under partnership agreements. OPERATIONS SEAMEO RETRAC assists SEAMEO Member Countries, especially Cambodia, Lao PDR and Vietnam, to identify and tackle problems of leadership and management in education at all levels. SEAMEO RETRAC directs its efforts on educational issues by undertaking innovative, relevant programs through research, training, consultancy, staff exchange and fostering of regional and international partnership, and engaging in other related activities within and outside the region. In addition, SEAMEO RETRAC offers language training, teacher training and other training programs in education. Functions In cooperation with local, foreign and international organizations, SEAMEO RETRAC conducts: • Training courses, workshops and conferences • Research, consultancy, project development and information dissemination • Study tours, personnel and student recruitment & exchange for educational, scientific and cultural purposes. Training approaches • Critical thinking and creative problem solving • Interactive, informal and based on experience sharing and practical learning • Innovative learner-centered • Flexible and cost effective Impacts of Globalization on Quality of Higher Education | 5 Conference Program Conference Program June 20, 2013 8:00 – 8:30 Registration – International Hall 8:30 – 9:15 Welcome Remarks Dr. Ho Thanh My Phuong, Director, SEAMEO RETRAC Opening Remarks Mr. Tran Ba Viet Dzung, Director General, Department of International Cooperation, Ministry of Education and Training, Vietnam 9:15 – 9:45 Keynote speech Dr. Witaya Jeradechakul, SEAMEO Secretariat’s Director Featured speech Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie in Southeast Asia: 20 Years of Collaboration Mr. Regis Martin, Head of AUF Representative Office in HCMC 9:45 - 10:00 Tea Break 10:00 – 12:00 Plenary Session 1: Partnership: an Approach to Enhance Educational Capacity in Higher Education 1. Industry-Academe Synergy for Research Enhancement of Business Schools Ms Eunice Mareth Q. Areola, National President, Entrepreneurship Educators' Association of the Philippines, Inc. (ENEDA) 2. Impact of Implementing Virtual Work Tools in the Globalization of Enterprises Dr. Morell D. Boone, Eastern Michigan University, U.S.A. 3. Enhancing Teaching and Learning: The Building of Capabilities through the establishment of a University Community of Practice Dr. Jack Frawley and Dr. Ken Nobin, Australian Catholic University, Australia 4. Action Development Approaches to Bridge, Accelerate and Sustain the Entrepreneurship Outcomes and Program in Higher Education Ms Maria Luisa Benig-Gatchalian, Miriam College, the Philippines Q&A - Moderator: Dr. Dennis F. Berg, Hong Kong America Center, China 12:00 – 13:30 Lunch 13:30 – 15:00 Plenary Session 2: The Impact of Global Technology on Education 1. 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