2008 Association of Southease Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL) Conference on University Autonomy: Interpretations and Variations

Introduction
ASAIHL and Universiti Sains Malaysia would like to invite higher education institutions to participate in the 2008 ASAIHL Conference on University Autonomy: Interpretations and Variations.

Objectives

The main objective of this conference is to provide a forum for higher education institutions and educators to present researches and to exchange views on University Autonomy, especially in the different interpretations of the meaning of University Autonomy and the various different ways of achieving autonomy. In addition, this conference also hopes to promote perspective of the private sectors towards University autonomy and how it will enhance and further encourage collaboration between public and private universities and also that of the industries.

Main Theme
University Autonomy: Interpretations and Variations

Sub-Themes
Governance and New Opportunities
Funding and Self-Sustainability
Benefits and Challenges of Autonomy
Unpacking University Autonomy
Ramifications of Autonomy for Professional, Executive and Vocational Education

Submission of Abstracts and Full Papers

Deadlines:

October 5, 2008 Submission of abstract for paper presentation and country report. to the conference secretariat either as attachments of an email or on-line at www.usm.my/asaihl2008.

November 5, 2008 Submission of full papers and country reports.

Please submit the abstracts and full papers to the conference secretariat either as attachments of an email or on-line at
www.usm.my/asaihl2008. Accepted abstracts will be notified by October 25, 2008.

Requirements for both abstracts and full papers:

•MS Words document with these properties:
•Font: Arial 12 points
•1 inch margin on all sides on standard A4 sized paper
•Single spacing
•Abstracts must not exceed one page
•Full papers are within the range of 15-20 pages.

Abstracts and Full Papers must include the following details:

•Keywords describing the paper
•Title of the paper
•Name of author(s) and affiliation
•Complete address inclusive of e-mail address, phone and fax numbers of the author(s) to whom the subsequent correspondence should be directed to

Conference Registration

Please register online at www.usm.my/asaihl2008 or download the registration form and have it
returned to the Conference Secretariat Office via fax before October 30, 2008.

Participation Fee

Classification Participation fee

* The first THREE participants Free
nominated by ASAIHL member
institutions.

•Other participants from ASAIHL US$250.00
member institutions

•Participants from Non-Member institutions US$350.00

Payment

All registrations must be accompanied by full payment either by cheque (we regret to inform that personal cheques are
not applicable), bank draft or money transfer. All payments are to be made payable to : The Bursar, Universiti Sains
Malaysia and details for money transfer are as follows:

•Account Name: Universiti Sains Malaysia
•Account Number: 0702-000105-4716
•Bank: BANK MUAMALAT MALAYSIA BERHAD
•Bank Address: Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800, Penang, Malaysia
•SWIFT Code: BMBMYKL

Please ensure that all bank charges are covered by your remittance and kindly forward the transfer receipt to the
conference secretariat.

For more information, please contact the Conference Secretariat:

Ms. Norpisah Mat Isa
Tel: 604-6532770
Fax: 604-6532781
E-mail: [email protected]

Ms. Syahnaz Riza Sukor
Tel: 604-6532778
Fax: 604-6532781
E-mail: [email protected]

Ms. Farah Man
Tel: 604 -6532779
Fax: 604-6532781
E-mail: [email protected]

Or

General Line: 604-6532770/2771/2772
E-mail: [email protected]

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