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Programme Schedule
DAY ONE - 27 FEB THURSDAY
08.00
08:00 - 09:00
Registration
09.00
09:00 - 09:05
AppliedHE Xchange begins
09.05
09:05 - 09:10
Welcome Remarks 1
Dr. Arnaldo S. De Guzman, University of Perpetual Help System Dalta (UPHSD), PHILIPPIINES
09:10
09:10 - 09:15
Welcome Remarks 2
Dr. Conrado E. Inigo Jr., PACUCOA, PHILIPPINES
09:15
09:15 - 09:40
Welcome Remarks 3 & Presentation of 3M
Ms Mandy Mok, CEO, AppliedHE, SINGAPORE
09:40
09:40 - 09:45
Phototaking (Xchange with an "X")
09:45
09:45 - 10:10
Opening: Setting the Scene
- Why internationalise?
- The Australian Context
10:10
10:10 - 10:55
Session 1: Internationalisation Motives
- Motive Overview
- Case Study Examples
Activity: Audience Poll + Group Discussion
10:55
10:55 - 11:15
Morning Networking Coffee
11:15
11:15 - 12:30
Interactive Workshop
Defining Your International Goals
- Participants work in small groups to design international goals
- Discussion
12:30
12:30 - 14:00
Networking Lunch
14:00
14:00 - 14:45
International Operations & Student Recruitment
- Influencing Factors
- The Student Journey
- Case Studies
14:45
14:45 - 15:30
Structuring for Success
- Teams propose creative solutions and share best practices
Activity: Small group discussions & problem solving
15:30
15:30 - 15:45
Afternoon Coffee
15:45
15:45 - 16:30
Creative Exercise
16:30
16:30 - 17:00
Wrap-Up & Closing Reflections
- Summary of key insights
- Final Q&A and open floor discussions
Key takeaways and participant reflections
17:00
End of Programme
DAY TWO - 28 FEB FRIDAY
08:30
08:30 - 09:00
Registration
09:00
09:00 - 09:30
Opening: The Value of International Alumni Engagement
- Why international alumni are key stakeholders
- Trends & Global best practices
- The impact of engaged alumni networks
09:30
09:30 - 10:15
Session 1: Understanding your Global Alumni
- Mapping international alumni: Where are they? What do they need?
- Cultural considerations & engagement styles
- Case Study: Successful global alumni programs
Activity: Audience Poll + Dicussion
10:15
10:15 - 10:30
Morning Networking Coffee
10:30
10:30 - 11:45
Breakout Session: Designing International Alumni Programs
Interactive Workshop
- Participants work in small groups to design an international alumni initiative
- Each group focuses on a key area:
1. Regional Alumni Chapters & Networks
2. Virtual Engagement & Digital Communities
3. International Career & Mentoring Support
4. Alumni as Brand Ambassadors & Advocates
11:45
11:45 - 13:15
Networking Lunch
13:15
13:15 - 14:00
Session 2: Strengthening Institutional Collaboration
- How universities and alumni can collaborate across borders
- Partnerships with embassies, business networks, and global organisations
- Leveraging international events and reunions
14:00
14:00 - 14:45
Breakout Session: Overcoming Challenges in Global Alumni Engagement
Small group discussions & problem solving
Each group tackles a common challenge:
1. Engaging "lost" or inactive alumni
2. Managing time zones & logistical barriers
3. Securing funding & institutional buy-in
4. Creating culturally relevant content
14:45
14:45 - 15:00
Afternoon Networking Coffee
15:00
15:00 - 16:15
Action Planning & Next Steps
Interactive Exercise: "Your first 90 days plan"
- Participants draft their own action plan based on workshop learnings
16:15
16:15 - 16:45
Wrap-Up & Closing Reflections
- Summary of key insights
- Final Q&A and open floor discussions
Key takeaways & participants reflections
16:45
16:45 - 16:50
Closing Remarks 1
Dr. Ernesto F. Ramirez
16:50
16:50 - 17:00
Closing Remarks 2
Ms Mandy Mok, CEO, AppliedHE, SINGAPORE
17:00
End of Programme
