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University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific & UMAP Student Connection Online Sumantana Chantaroagwong Office of the Higher Education Commission July 13, 2012 UMAP organization Benefits to Thai universities Activities under UMAP Obstacles in Project management Application Timelines University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific The organization is an association of government and non-government representatives of the higher education sector. Australia Bangladesh Brunei Darussalam Cambodia Fiji Hong Kong India Indonesia Japan Macao www.umap.org Malaysia Mexico Mongolia Papua New Guinea the Philippines Reunion Island Samoa Taiwan Thailand Vietnam 20 Full members (pay annual contribution) Aim Achieve better understanding of countries/territories in Asia Pacific region through academic cooperation and mobility Goal Increase exchange of university students and staff Function Promote bilateral, multilateral and consortium arrangements Develop recognition and credit transfer system Identify and overcome impediments of university mobility International Secretariat (Fu Jen University, Taiwan) UMAP Chair (The Philippines) Committees (7 committees) Vice President Forum Coordination Committee Member Secretariats Thailand = OHEC Participating Universities 7 Committees: UMAP Alumni, UCTS, Promotion & Marketing Strategy, Chair Election& IS, Models & Roles of Member Sec., Finance & Audit, Strategic Planning As of July 2012 University Mobility in Asia & Pacific UMAP Student Exchange Program funded by OHEC UMAP Student Connection Online (USCO) UMAP Joint study Program & Research-Net Scholarship / Support from Governments UMAP Credit Transfer Scheme Eligibility • Thai citizen • at least 2.70 GPA for undergraduate students and 3.20 GPA for graduate (master) students • Language Proficiency (TOEFL: 213 (CBT) or 79-80 (IBT) or IELTS 6.0; Standard TOPIK at least grade 4; HSK at least grade 4; JLPT = N1) • Be accepted by host university Activities Duration - Undertake a study corresponding to the major or minor 1 Semester subjects for at least 6 credits (Granted 4 months) - Conduct research as a part of the applicant’s study - Transfer at least 6 credits back to home university -Monthly living allowance - Economic class airplane ticket Staff or advisors who in charge of credit transfer UCTS credit calculation UMAP Standard Application Form & UCTS • UMAP IS • OHEC • USCO administrators of U. • USCO Website: http://www.umap.org/usco/en/d irectory/UMAP-members.php web database of English taught courses or programs Program UMAP Multilateral A Program UMAP Bilateral B Student Exchange Program [UME] Student Exchange Program [UBE] Pledge Agreement between UMAP IS and university (tuition fee waiver, accommodation, credit transfer) Universities’ MOU between each other UMAP Taiwan Scholarship for inbound and outbound students to Taiwan Program UMAP Super C Short Term Student Exchange Program [USC] UMAP Super Short Term Scholarship UMAP Super Short Term Scholarship The UMAP will provide US$800 scholarship per student to UMAPUSCO participating universities which offer their Super Short programs under the USCO-Program C. Super Short Program details • Taught in English • Duration between one week and one month • Earned credits must be transferable. (At least 2 UCTS points) • Each awarded university will receive up to 10 scholarships for the participating students of their super-short program In 2012, there were 10 host institutions with awarded scholarship for UMAP Super Short-term Student Exchange Program (decided at the first board meeting) Study USCO Guideline & Timeline Sign and send Pledge Agreement to OHEC Obtain USCO user account and password from UMAP IS Issue USCO account and password to students Provide students application process and timelines Up-load university’s information and courses’ details Select 2 best qualified students (For Program A) Check USCO placement result Explore courses info. from USCO web-pages Check host university requirement and course descriptions Obtain USCO user account and password from USCO administrators Consult with advisor or staff for course selection and transferable credits and grades Login USCO system and make application online Select 4 universities from 4 different countries Check USCO placement result Unqualified student applicants Inaccuracy of applicants’ documents Weak supporting system of home universities Complexity of USCO system Neglect of application timeline UMAP Student Exchange Program funded by OHEC (โครงการแลกเปลี่ยนนักศึกษาของสถาบันอุดมศึกษาไทยกับต่างประเทศ ประจาปี งบประมาณ 2556) Deadline on 28 September 2012 UMAP Student Connection Online 2/2012 • Sign and send Pledge Agreement to OHEC before 23 July • Up-load university’s info. and courses’ details before 3 August • Student make application online before 12 August • USCO Placement and result announcement during 15-26 August THANK YOU Office of the Higher Education Commission 328 Si Ayuttaya Road, Ratchathewi Bangkok 10400, Thailand Tel: 66 2610 5400 - 02 Fax: 66 2354 5570 URL: www.inter.mua.go.th Contact person: Ms. Sumantana Chantaroagwong E-mail: [email protected] Ms. Phicharmon Sridurongkhatham E-mail: [email protected]