The Senior Staff of APRU member universities convene annually to review the development and implementation of initiatives and activities where their recommendations are presented at the Annual Presidents Meeting. Working groups are sometimes formed to facilitate the in-depth discussion of specific topics.
Upcoming meeting: 7th Senior Staff Meeting To be hosted by: Keio University Date: March 10 - 12, 2010
Recent meeting: 6th Senior Staff Meeting To be hosted by: University of Melbourne Date: March 18 - 20, 2009
APRU’s 6th SSM included a Forum based on the theme “Changing Trends in Higher Education in the Pacific Rim: Realities and Opportunities". Experts, faculty and students were invited to give Australian and regional perspectives at panel discussions on the impact of the global financial crisis and internationalization on higher education. The Forum ended with a breakout session where Senior Staff were divided into groups to discuss subtopics related to the internationalization strategies of universities. The meeting attracted a total of 57 participants from 32 APRU member universities and concluded with an ALOUD Forum where Senior Staff exchanged information on current or future innovative projects and developments in their universities. More...