flflCIIMNT RIIM ED 030 366 HE 000 408 By Pierson, Harry Ed. tbiversity Cooperation and Asian Development. Asia Foundation, New York, N.Y. Pub Date 67 Note-206p.: Proceedings of a Conference of UniversityHeads organized by The Asia Foundatdon,held at the University of Hong Kong, December 18-21,1966 EDRS Price MF -$1.00 HC -$10.40 Descriptors -Curriculum Development, *Developmental Programs, Economic Development, Educational Coordination, *Higher Education, *Institutional Role,Interinstitutional Cooperation, *InternationalPrograms. Planning, *Regional Cooperation, Regional Planning,Regional Programs Identifiers -*Asia The obtectives of this conference sponsoredby The Asia Foundation were to expl3re the contribution universities canmake to Asf.r) society anddevelopment to identify new opportunities for regional andinternational educational cooperation.and to gain deeper insights intoAsian needs and thus to assure thatplanning is addressed *as ef fectively as possible tothose needs. Texts of the2 principal addresses, 9 papers delivered by guest participants,statements of theFoundation panel and summaries of the panel discussionmake u0 this volume ofProceedings. The papers deal, bothgenerally and specifically, with patternsand aspects of university cooperation in relation to Asiandevelopment. US) . \ UNIVERSITY CQOPERATION AND ASIAN DEVELOPMENT week 10111111111111 1111111310111111111111 41e, z Proceedings of a Conference SponsoredBy The Asia Foundation Held at the University of HongKong December 1966 , U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION & WELFARE OFFICE OF EDUCATION THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN REPRODUCED EXACTLYAS RECEIVED FROM THE PERSON OR ORGANIZATION ORIGINATING IT.POINTS OF VIEW OR OPINIONS STATED DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT OFFICIAL OFFICEOF EDUCATION , POSITION OR POLICY. - UNIVERSITY COOPERATION AND ASIAN DEVELOPMENT Proceedings of a Conference of University Heads Organized by The Asia Foundation and Held at the University of Hong Kong, December 18-21, 1966 Edited by Harry H. Pierson San Francisco 1967 _ FOREWORD The Conference on University Cooperation andAsian Development, held at the University of Hong Kongfrom December 18 to 21, 1966, on the invitation ofThe Asia Foundation, brought together distinguished educators and leaders in civic affairsfrom Asia, Australia, and the United States with field representativesand senior executives of The Asia Foundation.The discussions were enhanced by the participation of a representative of TheRockefeller Foundation and the Permanent Representative of the United States toUNESCO. The Asia Foundation had two objectives in calling the conference: first, to explore the contribution universities canmake to Asian society and development and identify newopportunities for regional and international educational cooperation; and,second, to gain deeper insights into Asian needs and thus to assure that its pro- gramming is addressed as effectively as possible to thoseneeds. Both these objectives were realized. 'Orr *4, eu ta. AP* Ns.* .1 FOREWORD The texts of the two principal addresses,the nine papers delivered by guest participants, the statements of theFoundation panel, and the rapporteurs' summaries of the discussionsmake up this volume of proceedings.Hopefully they will stimulate furtherthought and action in regard to university cooperation in Asia.The rapidly increasing complexity of international communication and thequickening pace ap- parent in the removal of barriers impedingsuch cooperation in Asia reflect the growing awareness of the vital rolethe universities are called upon to play.This awareness is felt by university leaders, faculty members, and students, as well as byofficers and staff mem- bers of organizations that are called upon toprovide financial assist- ance to innovation in thisfield. Development is more and more seen tohave few, if any, disciplinary limits.It must also rely in many cases onthe experience of other countries for example and counsel.As the molders of the intellectual leadership, the preservers oftraditional values, and the actual or potential source of innovatingideas, the universities in Asia are increasingly seeking waysand means of keeping up with the flow of new ideas and exercising their role ofleadership in promoting re- gional cooperation.The conference clearly demonstratedthat this search provides many opportunities for suchcooperation.* In his response to Dr. Romulo'sclosing address, Dr. Haydn Williams extended appropriate thanks onbehalf of the Foundation to the guests from Asia, Australia, and theUnited States for their participation and for the high quality of their contributions.I should like to reempha- size here our gratitude to Vice-ChancellorRobinson of the University of Hong Kong for graciously providing the venueof the conference. Particular thanks are due to the chairmen whowithout exception handled their respective sessions skillfully; to the rapporteurswho recorded the highlights of the discussions; to the conferencestaff who shared the plan- ning and execution of the many complicateddetails inherent in the organ- ization of an international meeting, and tothe staff of the Hong Kong office of The Asia Foundation which isperiodically called upon to *The highlights of the discussions and somecomments on the organization of the conference can be found in theFoundation's Program Quarterlyof March 1967. FOREWORD sacrifice time and space to the needs of our meetings. As Conference Director, I consider it a rare privilege to have been asked to assume responsibility for the organization of the conference and thus tohave had the opportunity of working with the outstanding group of men who participated. Harry H. Pierson Conference Director PROGRAM Conference on University Cooperation and Asian Development Sunday, December 18, 1966 8:00 p.m. OPENING DINNER Hong Kong Room Hilton Hotel Presiding: Russell G. Smith, Chairman, Board of Trustees, The Asia Foundation Greetings: H. E. Sir David Trench, K. C. M. G.,M. C.,Governor of Hong Kong Address: "Personal Observations on International University Cooperation for Asian Development" --Haydn Williams, President, The Asia Foundation Monday, December 19, 1966 Senate Room, FIRST SESSION, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon University of Hong Kong Chairman: Richard G. Heggie, Representative, India Rapporteurs: Lindley B. Sloan, Representative, Afghanistan; William J. Klausner, Acting Representative, Thailand 9:00 - 9:10 a.m. Introduction and Announcements 9:10 - 10:25 a.m. Paper: "Universities and Development: Some Problems" --Kenneth E. Robinson, Vice Chancellor, University of Hong Kong PROGRAM (Monday) Discussion 10:25 a.m. Coffee break 10:45- 12:00 noon Paper: "University Development: National Needs and International Cooperation" --V. K. R. V. Rao, Member, Planning Commission, Government of India, New Delhi; Founder, Delhi School of Economics; former Vice Chancellor, University of Delhi.(Dr. Rao was unable to attend the Conference due to unforeseen circumstances, and Dr. Romulo graciously agreed to speak extemporaneously on the subject: "University Development: Regional Needs and International Cooperation, " as recorded on page 32. ) Discussion 12:30 p.m. LUNCHEON The Lodge (The Vice Chancellor's residence) Vice Chancellor Robinson, host SECOND SESSION, 2:00- 5:00 p.m. Senate Room Chairman, Gaston J. Sigur, Representative, Japan Rapporteurs: James H. Noyes, Representative, Ceylon; Louis Connick, Representative, Laos 2:00- 3:15 p. m. Paper: "The Potential Contribution of Universities to Economic Growth in Asia" --Kazuo Okiichi, President, The University of Tokyo Discussion vi PROGRAM (Monday) Tea break 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Paper: "The Experience of American Universities in International Cooperation" --Grayson L. Kirk, President, Columbia Univer sity Discussion EVENING FREE Tuesday, December 20, 1966 Senate Room THIRD SESSION, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Chairman: Lyman Hoover, Representa- tive, Republic of China Rapporteurs: Douglas P. Murray, Representative, Singapore; James H. Noyes, Representative, Ceylon 9:00 a.m. Announcements 9:10 - 10:25 a.m. Paper: "The Role of Universities.in Legal Development in Asia" --Zelman Cowen, Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Melbourne, Australia; Vice-Chancellor-designate, New England University Discussion 10:25 a.m. Coffee break 10:45 a.m. Paper: "New Patterns of Inter-University Cooperation in the Natural and Physical Sciences" --Chien Shih-liang, President, National Taiwan University vii PROGRAM (Tuesday) Discussion 12:00 noon CONFERENCE PHOTOGRAPH 12:30 p. m. LUNCH--All participants Student Union Senate Room FOURTH SESSION, 2:00 - 4:45 p.m. Chairman: Leonard C. Overton Representative, Vietnam. Rapporteurs: Douglas P. Murray, Representative, Singapore; Louis Connick, Representative, Laos 2:00 - 3:15 p.m. Paper: "The Humanities in Asian Universities!! --Ishtiaq Husain Qureshi, Vice- Chancellor, University of Karachi Discussion 3:15 p.m. Tea break 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. Paper: "The Role of the University in Research and Public Service" --Charles J. Hitch, Vice President for Administration, University of California Discussion 7:30 p. m. DINNER Penthouse, Hang Seng Bank Building, Vice-Chancellor Li Choh-rning, host Hong Kong viii PROGRAM Wednesday, December 21, 1966 Senate Room FIFTH SESSION, 9:00 - 12:00 noon Chairman: William L. Eilers, Representative, Malaysia Rapporteurs: William J. Klausner, Acting Representative, Thailand; Stephen Uhalley, Program Specialist, Republic of China Office of The Asia Foundation 9:00 a.m. Announcements 9:10 - 10:25 a.m. Paper: "Inter-University Cooperation