The YSEALI Regional Workshop: Innovating International Higher Education is a four-day workshop (not inclusive of travel dates) from May 16 – 19, 2023. This workshop will gather approximately 75 YSEALI members between the age of 22-35 from all ten ASEAN countries and Timor-Leste. This workshop is designed for individuals who are working as teachers, academics, administrators, policy makers and advocates, as well as other young professionals from higher education institutions, government agencies, education-related non-government organizations (NGOs) and Community Service Organizations (CSOs). The workshop will focus on how institutions can help support each other in becoming more internationally integrated by resource sharing and modeling best practices in degree and program design, experiential learning, and inclusive education. From phenomenon and project-based learning, career and vocational training, and guidance counseling, to improving accessibility for populations facing barriers—participants will see how establishing and deepening their international partnerships can help them foster innovation both on and off campus—providing a new model of higher education and collaboration across Southeast Asian nations. Participants in this program will have the unique opportunity to work with subject matter experts and share best practices of successfully using internationalization to innovate and respond to challenging institutional and systemic issues.
Workshop participants will be able to take part in seminars and presentations by ASEAN and U.S. young leaders and U.S. Government alumni, interactive skill-building training, a field trip to learn about internationalization models in higher education in Vietnam, networking events, cultural activities, and a 'Dolphin tank" pitching competition to receive seed funding of up to USD 5,000 for projects taking place in two or more countries across the region to foster global partnership in the regional education sector.
All participant costs, including international travel, ground transportation, lodging, program materials, and other expenses related to the program will be covered by the U.S. Department of State. The workshop is being implemented by the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi in collaboration with National Economics University, Vietnam.