Leadership & Faculty Development

The United Board supports and strengthens faculty at our partner institutions through scholarships, fellowships, conferences and networking opportunities. We work with our partners to prepare the next generation of academic leaders in Asia to meet the challenges of higher education in a rapidly changing world.

The United Board's faculty and leadership development programs include the:

United Board Fellows Program - prepares promising mid-level faculty and administrators for leadership positions at their universities. Read more...

Asian University Leadership Program - a week-long seminar held annually, engages new heads of  institutions in practical analysis and advice on good and workable practices within the context of Asia, higher education and community-based learning. Read more...

Regional Faculty Scholars Program - funds fellowships for advanced-degree study. Read more...

Institute for Advanced Study in Asian Cultures and Theologies (IASACT) - provides space and time for scholars to undertake research and writing in the broad area of Asian cultures and theologies. Read more...