IAU Action Plan 2013-2016

Secretary General’s PresentationSan Juan, Puerto Rico, 2012

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IAU Overall GoalBuilding a higher education community worldwide

The IAU seeks to be an inclusive and representative global association of Higher Education Institutions and their organizations, serving the diverse interests of the higher education community,

promoting collaboration among its Members disseminating high quality information and data on higher

education, raising awareness and understanding of key trends and

developments in higher education and promoting reflection about higher education’s collective social

responsibilities.

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6 Specific Objectives

Attract, retain and maintain

strong interaction

with IAU institutional

and organizational

members

Undertake evidence-

based policy development and advocacy on issues of

importance to higher

education

Offer global platforms for

policy and strategic

networking and sharing of expertise and experiences among HEIs

Act as a clearing house for accurate, authoritative,

comprehensive and relevant

information on higher

education worldwide

Monitor and raise

awareness of global

challenges and related

responsibilities of higher education

institutions

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Specific Objective

Expected outcomes Activities

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1) Membership

Objective

Attract, retain and maintain strong interaction with IAU institutional and organizational members

Expected OutcomesIAU has a growing membership of HEIs, University associations, Affiliates and Associates as well as Observer institutions whose leaders are actively engaged in the work of the Association; the number of resignations or lapsing Members is decreased; the value-added of IAU Member services and benefits is well-understood and appreciated by the Membership

Activities- Membership development campaigns will continue to be undertaken regularly by the Secretariat, guided by the Membership Development Committee.- Special efforts will be made to ensure that changes in Member leadership do not result in lapsing memberships; - To improve retention of Members, communications about ways to get involved, the services and opportunities offered to Members and other incentives will be strengthened.

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2) Research, Policy & Advocacy

Objective evidence-based policy development and advocacy on issues of importance to higher education

Expected Outcomes - priority topics are identified through an open, consultative process

IAU contributes new knowledge raises awareness making good use of its global membership and international networks; - IAU policies and recommendations are making a difference

Activities Administrative Board determines topics for future actions, proposes new projects

- Membership survey is undertaken to identify interests / needs and expectations - Research and policy development continues on projects already underway ( internationalization survey, doctoral programs, higher education research and links with EFA and MDGs, actions on sustainable development) -Higher Education Policy journal continues to be published

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3)Global Networking Forum

Objective Offer global platforms for policy and strategic networking and sharing of expertise and experiences among HEIs

Expected OutcomesKey stakeholders interested in higher education have opportunities to meet, share expertise, network and address issues of common interest; IAU Members can collaborate and develop joint projects; Experts in IAU networks are asked to contribute to research and policy development; IAU services and advice are used to help solve challenges at institutional level.

Activities - Convene IAU International Conferences & Global Meetings of Associations (5th GMA – Manchester, April 2013

- Organized LEADHER Grant Competitions - IAU/MCO Guidelines for Institutional Code of Ethics for Higher Education will be disseminated , critically assessed by HEIs and implementation activities will be launched- Capacity Building workshops will be held on doctoral education and in EFA-linked project- Internationalization Strategies Advisory Service (ISAS) will be offered and other self-funded services, including workshops, etc., will be planned- Partnerships: Will be pro-actively sought, for ex. with European Access Network (EAN) to organize World Congress on Access to Post-Secondary Education and others.

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4) Communications & Publications

ObjectiveAct as a clearing house for accurate, authoritative, comprehensive and relevant information on higher education worldwide

Expected OutcomesAccurate and up-to-date information and higher education policy news are collected, managed and disseminated by IAU regularly and widely using numerous communication instruments.

Activities - New contract with Palgrave MacMillan Ltd for the publication of International Handbook of Universities and Guide to Higher Education in Africa. New approach for the maintenance of World Higher Education Database (WHED)- More user-friendly data collection system in order to facilitate electronic data provision and correction by higher education institutions- Development of three distinct topical higher education portals: EFA, Sustainable Development, Doctoral Education in Africa- Monthly Electronic Bulletins and the IAU Horizons continued and enhanced - More use of Social Media such as Facebook and Twitter, increased use of Webinars

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5) Collaboration and Partnerships

ObjectiveMonitor and raise awareness of the global challenges and individual as well as collective responsibilities of higher education institutions

Expected OutcomesIAU is a valued partner for numerous organizations working in the area of higher education worldwide; its collaboration and perspectives are sought by Member institutions and Organizations as well as by IGOs and the Association’s research and policy documents are influential and used.

Activities - Renew and enhance existing partnerships and remain open to other partnerships and collaborations linked to IAU priority activities- IAU staff and Administrative Board members will continue to accept playing a central role on numerous external Advisory Committees

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Objective 6: IAU’s financial resources are more diversified and sound financial management allows the maintenance of balanced budgets along

with a modest reserve

Membership fees remain the major portion of IAU’s operating budget – but resources will be diversified and reliance on fee revenues decreased

Project-based efforts to diversify sources of support will be continued, as will search for advertising for IAU Horizons and sponsorships for IAU Conferences. Marketing of IAU services (ISAS and information) will aim to generate revenue.

IAU will manage its funds carefully, maintaining balanced budgets and building up its reserve

Before the end of the coming 4-year period IAU will develop a new proposal for Sida support as well seeking grants from other donors.

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Next Steps for IAU, the Board and Members…

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