Sub-theme I

INTRODUCTION: Global Development & Policy in HEIs as Societal Actors

Higher Education System: Historical Analysis, Characteristics, Development, Evolutions.

Concepts of societal embeddedness and interactions of HEIs UNESCO, UIL and related global institutions

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Sub-theme II

FOCUS OF HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM IN THE 21ST CENTURY

Transmitting Knowledge and Critical Thinking– Role of Higher Education for Social, Cultural, Spiritual, Economical, Political, and Technological Development; Historical Evidence, Soft skills, and Practical Skills. Smart Technology. Integration with Lifelong Learning

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Sub-theme III

MISSION OF HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM

Core Missions

Teaching

Rethinking Essential and Desirable Qualifications of Faculty- Teaching as Human Capital Investment – Products of HEI as Responsible Citizens – Productivity, Designing of Curriculum, Outcome Based Curriculum (OBE)

Research

Thrust areas, alignments with national priorities, linking research with teaching

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Sub-theme IV

CHALLENGES FOR THE HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM

HEI and Entrepreneurship, Financial resources, Financial Autonomy, Internal Revenue Generation, Income Generation – Creation of "Entrepreneurial University" - Encouraging University-Industry relationship, Smart Universities/ Digital Universities, and World-Class Universities. Corporate Society Relationship – Technology Transfer – IPR: Patents.

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Sub-theme V

GLOBALIZATION AND INTERNATIONALIZATION

Liberalization, Globalization, and Internationalization–Individual, Institutional, National, and International Levels – Internationalization of Education, Best Academic and Research Practices compatible to Global Standards, Global Citizenship.