Impact Past Host Institutions in Asia have included (partial list): Since 2002, 250 Fellows Country/ from over 50 Name of Institutions institutions in Region 11 countries and regions of Asia Macquarie University have participated Australia The University of Melbourne in this program. China Fudan University United Board Mission and Identity After acquiring vital new skills, ideas, and during the program, Fellows return perspectives The Chinese University of The United Board is committed to education that home ready to undertake new initiatives and develop Hong Kong develops the whole person – intellectually, spiritually, exchanges. and ethically. We draw strength from our Christian Hong Kong Baptist University identity and values and our collaboration with Asian Ten alumni have assumed the top leadership Hong Kong colleges and universities. Together we prepare position at their respective institutions, serving The Hong Kong University of individuals for lives of professional and personal Science and Technology as president, principal, or rector. Nearly 90% of fulfilment and meaningful service in community with past alumni have been promoted to positions Lingnan University others. bearing great responsibilities. The United Board is a nongovernmental United Board CHRIST (Deemed to be University) organization. We are registered as a tax-exempt, India nonprofit organization in the United States and as a The program has completely transformed the way I Women’s Christian College public charity in Hong Kong. Fellows Program think, process and act in my professional and personal life. It was a real whole person education that I acquired International Christian University through this experience. Japan Sophia University Dr. Sridevi Venkatachalam, For further information about the United Board Lady Doak College, India Fellows Program and application, please contact: Ateneo de Manila University United Board Fellows Program Philippines De La Salle University [email protected] The Fellows Program offered me unforgettable lessons to ponder over where I have been, where I am, and Singapore Singapore Management University where I am headed as a Christian leader. This one- United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia year leadership training changed my perspective of Ewha Womans University leadership. South Hong Kong / Ms. Vivica Xiong Seoul Women’s University Dr. Yoonsun Lee, Korea Seoul Women's University, South Korea 1/F Chung Chi College Administration Building Yonsei University The Chinese University of Hong Kong Shatin, Hong Kong Fu Jen Catholic University The Fellows Program has widened my knowledge, Tel: +852-3943 4213 enlightened me about strategic visions, and offered me new experience of leading an institution. It has been Taiwan Soochow University proved so fruitful to me and prepared me to take up the New York / Mr. Kevin Henderson role as president of a university. Tunghai University 475 Riverside Drive, Suite 1221 Dr. Ngo Thi Phuong Lan, New York, NY 10115 USA University of Social Sciences and Humanities, *We welcome inquiries on becoming a host Vietnam National University, university from institutions in Asia. Tel: +1-212-870 3121 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Introduction Program Structure Additional Highlights Eligibility The United Board Fellows Program is a one-year leadership development program for faculty and A full-time position at a administrators from Asian universities and colleges. Mentoring While in residence at the placement, each Fellow college or university in the U.S. Summer Institute will have a mentor. Mentors are usually faculty United Board network* The three-week intensive summer institute members or senior administrators in the Fellow’s on higher education leadership is held at academic discipline and/or administrative field, to Goals a leading institution in the United States. provide leadership guidance to the Fellow during the • foster strong institutional leadership culture It includes lectures and workshops led placement. • develop talents to lead Asian higher by international experts which focus on Demonstrated leadership within education innovation leadership training and major aspects of their home institution, with the higher education management, as well as • strengthen networks among faculty and potential to assume larger roles institutions in Asia visits to institutions at the forefront of higher Case Study education innovation. Throughout the year, Fellows are expected to and responsibilities develop a case study on an interesting and/or challenging situation in which they are involved at their home institutions or departments. Fellows will expand the case study based on their learning Recognized as Fellows have opportunities to: experience from the one-year fellowship. A commitment Asia Placement being thoughtful, Following the Summer Institute, Fellows to return and respected, Learn about spend two to four months at an established contribute host university in the Asian region to observe engaging, and styles of Learn new leadership concepts and practices up close. to their home leadership and dedicated to teaching institution educational strategies making changes management and latest within their home trends in institution or larger international How to Apply Advance communities higher Leadership Seminar understanding The United board invites heads of selected education The Program concludes with a one-week of whole person colleges and universities within its network leadership seminar in Asia that allows Fellows Under 45 education in Asia to nominate faculty members and/ to again gather, share, and reinforce their years of age or administrators who have demonstrated learning on leadership practices, as well as to Fluent in leadership potential. Shortlisted candidates English learn about higher education in the context of with will be notified to submit a full application. Interact host university faculty the host country. and administrators Priority is given to institutions that have well-considered plans for leadership development of faculty and administrators. A or Develop new perspectives and doctorate-level terminal form new degree preferred or, at minimum, networks Please refer to our website for the application deadline and other a master’s degree information: Fellowship covers all fees including airfare, housing and living stipend for the https://unitedboard.org/programs/ participants, except for insurance, visa leadership-development/fellows-program/ * Please refer to our website for more information expenses, and ground transportation. on the United Board network institutions..