Fwd: IAPP India Sunday, November 7

Sunday, November 7

Bangalore: Introductory Workshop & Welcome Reception

The Lalit Ashok, Kumara Krupa High Grounds, Convention A

10.00-10:30am Welcome

Overview of Study Tour Program: Goals and Expectations

Daniel Obst, Deputy Vice President, Center for International Partnerships, Institute of International Education

Eduardo Ochoa, Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education

Molly Teas, Senior Advisor for Education, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, SCA Front Office

10:30-11:30am India Country Briefing

Ajit Motwani, Director, Institute of International Education/India

11:30am -12:30pm Introduction to Higher Education in India

Higher Education in India: Structure, Progress and Priorities

Parwan Agarwal, Secretary to the Government of West Bengal, Cooperation Department

12:30-2:00pm Lunch

Informal discussion with U.S. study abroad students

2:00-3:00pm Lecture

Developing Institutional Linkages with India: Next Steps

Susan Buck Sutton, Associate Dean of International Programs at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

3:00-4:00pm Keynote Address

Higher Education in India: Government Priorities and Vision

Madan Gopal, Principal Secretary for Higher Education, Government of Karnataka

Geetha Bali, Vice Chancellor, Karnataka State Women's University and General President, Indian Science Congress Association

Evening Reception

6:00pm Welcome & Introductions

Eduardo Ochoa, Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education

Daniel Obst, Deputy Vice President, Center for International Partnerships, Institute of International Education

6:30-9:00pm Dinner and Networking