Program

The 9^th Asia Pacific Student Services Association Conference

Assumption University, Bang Na Campus

Bangkok, Thailand

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Sunday July 4 – Monday 5, 2004 Pre-Conference Workshop (Optional)

Tuesday July 6, 2004

14.00 hrs. APSSA Exco Meeting

14.00 – 19.00 hrs. Early Registration

19.00 – 20.30 hrs. Welcome Cocktail Reception

Welcome Remarks

· Rev. Bro. Dr. Bancha Saenghiran, f.s.g.

Rector of Assumption University

· Secretary-General, Commission on Higher Education,

Ministry of Education

Chairperson, Administrative Committee

· Mr. K. Puniamurthy

President of Asia Pacific Student Services Association

2002-2004

Principal Assistant Registrar, University of Malaya, Malaysia

· Asst. Prof. Dr. Janjira Wongkhomthong

President Elect, Asia Pacific Student Services Association

2004-2006

President, Association of Private Higher Education

Institutions of Thailand

Chairperson, Organizing Committee

Wednesday July 7, 2004

08.00 – 09.00 hrs. Registration

09.00 – 10.00 hrs. Opening Remarks and Keynote Address “Power of Youth” by

· H.E. Dr. Thaksin Shinawatra

Prime Minister of Thailand

Report by

· Minister of Education

Visit APSSA Exhibition

10.00 – 10.30 hrs. Refreshments

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10.30 – 12.00 hrs. Panel Discussion: “Life-Long Learning and the Role of

Universities in the 21^st Century” by

· Deputy Minister of Education

· Prof. Dr. Wichit Srisa-an

Chairman, House Standing Committee on Education

The Parliament of Thailand

Executive Vice President of Chulabhorn Research Institute

· Prof. Dr. Adulya Viriyavejakul, M.D., LL.B., F.R.C.P.

President, Council of University Presidents of Thailand

Moderator : Mr. Luke S.K. Wong

Director of Student Affairs Institute, APSSA

Director of Student Affairs, Hong Kong University of Science & Technology, Hong Kong SAR

12.00 – 13.00 hrs Lunch

13.00 – 15.00 hrs. Country Reports

Session Chair : Mr. K. Puniamurthy

President of Asia Pacific Student Services

Association 2002–2004

Principal Assistant Registrar, University of Malaya, Malaysia

15.00 – 15.30 hrs. Refreshments

15.30 – 17.00 hrs. Concurrent Sessions

· Community Based Development and Social Responsibility

· Professional Preparation for Student Affairs Practitioners

· Professionalism, Ideal Graduates and Ethics

· Student Activities : Effective Development

19.00 – 21.00 hrs. Gala Dinner and Cultural Performance

Thursday July 8, 2004

09.00 – 10.30 hrs. Panel Discussion: “Professionalism and Ethics” by

· Prof. Kasem Watanachai, M.D.

Privy Councillor

· Rev. Bro. Dr. Prathip M. Komolmas, f.s.g.

Rector Emeritus of Assumption University

· Dr. Manuel M. Tejido

Department of Theology, School of Humanities,

Ateneo de Manila University, The Philippines

Past President, Asia Pacific Student Services Association

2000-2002

Moderator : Rev. Bro. Dr. Bancha Saenghiran, f.s.g.

Rector of Assumption University

10.30 – 11.00 hrs. Refreshments

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11.00 – 12.30 hrs. Concurrent Sessions

· Life-long Learning

· Student-centered Approach

· Problem-based Learning

· Roles of Student Unions and Student Leadership

12.30 – 13.30 hrs. Lunch

13.30 – 15.00 hrs. Presentation of the Results of the Student Forum to the Plenary

Session

Moderator : Asst. Prof. Dr. Pradit Takerngrangsarit

Chairperson, Country Reports and Student Forum

Sub-committee

15.00 – 15.20 hrs. Refreshments

15.20 – 16.50 hrs. Presentation of APSSA Plenary Session

Moderator : Dr. Siriwan Ratanakarn

Chairperson, Programme Sub-Committee

16.50 – 17.50 hrs. Open Discussion

Session Chair : Asst. Prof. Dr. Janjira Wongkhomthong

President Elect, Asia Pacific Student Services Association 2004-2006

President, Association of Private Higher

Education Institutions of Thailand

Chairperson, Organizing Committee

Evening Tour or Shopping (Optional)

Friday July 9, 2004

09.00 – 10.30 hrs. Keynote Speaker on “Co-operative Learning and Professionalism in a Knowledge Based Society” by

· Minister of Education

10.30 – 11.30 hrs. Bangkok Declaration on Student Development by

· Asst. Prof. Dr. Janjira Wongkhomthong

President Elect, Asia Pacific Student Services Association

2004-2006

President, Association of Private Higher Education

Institutions of Thailand

Chairperson, Organizing Committee

11.30 – 11.45 hrs. Closing Remarks by

· Minister of Education

11.45 – 12.45 hrs. Farewell Luncheon

12.45 – 13.45 hrs. APSSA General Meeting

Afternoon New APSSA Exco Meeting

City Tour or Campus Visit (Optional)

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