29 educators, representing 27 higher education institutions, have been selected as 2021-2022 United Board Fellows.
United Board Fellows Program
Fr. Tomy Augustine Kumplankal, Salesian College
The Need for Emotional and Spiritual Well-being
Father Tomy Augustine Kumplankal, the rector of Salesian College, highlights the qualities he considers most important for higher education leaders.
Ngo Thi Phuong Lan, USSH – VNU – Ho Chi Minh City
Setting High Expectations for Leadership
Ngo Thi Phuong Lan is the first female president of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities – Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City.
Michael Ratnapalan, Yonsei University
Defining the Mission
Michael Ratnapalan’s experience as a United Board Fellow helped him appreciate the importance of defining an institution’s mission.
Information Session on United Board Fellows Program
Join us November 4 for an online information session for prospective applicants and nominators.
Helen Thimmayya, Women’s Christian College, Chennai
Creating Opportunities for Exposure
Nearly 20 years after her experience as a United Board Fellow, Helen Thimmayya remains grateful for the exposure her placements provided.
United Board Announces New Collaboration with Singapore Management University
SMU will the host the Summer Institute of the United Board Fellows Program.
Marcella Elwina Simandjuntak, Soegijapranata Catholic University
Internalizing the Value of Integrity
Marcella Simandjuntak has combined her knowledge of Indonesian society, law, and culture with her international training in anti-corruption practices to help develop the curriculum for an anti-corruption faculty training program.
Min-Yu Li, Chang Jung Christian University
Helping Students and Faculty Meet the World
Internationalization helps students and faculty understand cultures and adapt to change.
Status: United Board Fellows Program Leadership Seminar
Final component of United Board Fellows Program is postponed.
Anne Candelaria, Ateneo de Manila University
Strengthening the University Ecosystem
One lesson Anne Candelaria took away from her experience as a United Board Fellow is that a university is an ecosystem.
Kennedy Andrew Thomas, Christ University
Building Competencies of the Faculty
Dr. Kennedy Andrew Thomas describes a range of faculty development programs that are part of quality assurance at Christ University.