The United Board Leadership Hubs
In the dynamic landscape of Asian higher education, the United Board has been a steadfast advocate for nurturing leaders not merely intellectually adept but also embodying visions and principles. Anticipating the critical importance of responsible shepherding in the region, the United Board has devoted significant resources to pave the way for transformative leadership in the form of establishing leadership development hubs.
In November 2023, two leadership hubs were established at two longtime partners of the United Board: Ateneo de Manila University in Quezon City, the Philippines; and Christ University in Bengaluru, India.
These two hubs have successfully provided much-needed platforms for leaders in higher education to enhance their skills, engage in reflective practices, and network with peers. They bear testimonies not only to the United Board's unwavering dedication to nurturing leaders who champion whole person education but also its strategic foresight of fostering adaptive, resilient institutions driven by visionary leadership.
The Hub at Ateneo de Manila University
At Ateneo de Manila University, a roundtable discussion on the futures of educational leadership was held on March 4, 2025, under the theme “Learning from the Future, Leading for the Future”. The event explored the critical role of futures thinking in equipping education leaders to navigate rapid changes occurring across Asia’s educational landscape. It concluded with practical strategies for institutionalizing futures thinking within higher education, encouraging participants to build long-term visioning into leadership development, curriculum, and planning processes. The event drew a total audience of 508 participants and viewers, including 53 onsite attendees, 120 online participants via Zoom, and 335 YouTube viewers.
Check out the leadership hub at Ateneo de Manila University at: The Lily - Roundtable Discussions
Christ University Higher Education Leadership Institute (CUHELI)
Organized by the Christ University Higher Education Leadership Institute (CUHELI) on January 25, 2025, the “One-Day Conclave for Leaders in Higher Education” brought together vice chancellors, principals, and senior academic leaders from across India. United Board leadership actively participated in this conclave leading sessions and serving on the panel discussion. The event focused on key areas of strategic importance: leadership development, whole person education, and succession planning. Sessions included discussions on Christian leadership values, structured leadership training, the holistic purpose of higher education, and the impact of AI and global citizenship. The conclave concluded with a panel discussion on succession planning and a networking session to foster collaborations among academic leaders.
Check out CUHELI at: Christ University Higher Education Leadership Institute
For further information, contact Dr. Jakarin Srimoon (Program Director of Leadership Development) at jsrimoon@unitedboard.org.