S’pore varsities can share expertise

S’pore varsities can share expertise

By OH BOON PING
LOCAL universities could help raise standards of governance and share best practices with their regional counterparts, Education Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam said yesterday.
They could help in areas ranging from fund-raising to internal governance, he told reporters at the launch of new operations by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).

CASE is an international association that provides training, professional development and standards for fund-raising, communications and marketing for colleges and universities.

Mr Shanmugaratnam also touched yesterday on education philanthropy, which the government is encouraging.

He sees philanthropy as an ‘exciting part of Singapore’s education landscape’ in future, with the private sector and family foundations playing a useful role in raising the quality of education.

CASE president John Lippincott said education institutions in Asia ‘are increasingly turning to philanthropic support and seeking broad public understanding to help them accomplish their ambitious goals’.

CASE will organise seminars and programmes on fund-raising, communications, marketing and alumni relations in Asia, and provide books and resources for advancement professionals in Asia, Australia and New Zealand. It will also hold conferences in multiple locations in Asia.

Asked why CASE has set up its Asia-Pacific office here, Mr Lippincott said Singapore stands out for the value it places on education, its strategic location and infrastructure.

‘Last year, we also did a pilot conference where more than 400 people participated, representing over 30 countries,’ he said. ‘So we felt that setting up an office here is timely.’

Yesterday, CASE honoured Prof Shih Choon Fong of the National University of Singapore with a ‘Chief Executive Leadership Award’ for his impact on education and advancement.
Source : Business Times - 06 sept 2007

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