SIU, AIU to organize conference on Changing Landscape of higher education 2017

SIU, AIU to organize conference on Changing Landscape of higher education 2017

The International University Symbiosis (SIU), Pune and the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) jointly organize an international conference on "The Changing Landscape of Higher Education Internationalization" on April 9 and 10 at the SIU Campus, Lavale ". The two-day conference will be inaugurated by Prakash Javadekar, Minister of Human Resources Development of the Union.

Organized by SIU and AIU jointly, the conference intends to hold discussions on the dynamics of internationalization of Higher Education in the country and across borders . This event shall mark the beginning of a new phase in the initiatives on internationalization of Higher Education in India.

The different sessions will highlight the significance of creating an institutional ecosystem for internationalization including wide-ranging subjects such as the varied theoretical concepts in understanding internationalization of higher education, internationalization in respect of the regulatory framework and public policy, internationalization as an institutional mission and organizational practice, “best practices” across institutions, limitations of cross-border mobility, and inter-cultural integration. 

The focus point will be the academic practices that serve the goal of positive student learning outcomes, including elements of curricular and co-curricular learning environments, the role of technology, cross-cultural proficiencies, global competencies in “high-skills,” modern advances in pedagogy, and student success and retention.
 
The two-day conference will be preceded by a Curtain Raiser with a panel discussion on "Building World Class Universities", particularly for Vice Chancellors, Senior Managers / Administrators, and Representatives of Education Agencies and Ministries .

The conference will welcome educators, institutional leaders, academics, researchers from around the world. At the same time, representatives of foreign embassies, including consuls, renowned Indian decision-makers, legislators, civil servants and members of civil society organizations, will also participate in the discussions.