Unisa online - Prof Baijnath appointed to Global Advisory Council of the OBHE

Vice Principal: Strategy, Planning and Partnerships Prof Narend Baijnath has been appointed to the Global Advisory Council (GAC) for the Observatory on Borderless Higher Education (OBHE) based in London. Prof Baijnath will sit on this board for the period 2008-2010.

The GAC has been established to create an international advisory group of higher education, government, and private sector professionals to support the mission and goals of the Observatory. It is envisioned that this body would provide consultative and advisory commentaries on a range of issues and initiatives related to cross-border higher education. Moreover, members of the GAC would be expected to engage in the following activities to support the mission and goals of the Observatory.

• Promote the mission, goals, and services of the Observatory to external global organisations, institutions and agencies;
• Advocate the value for subscribing and becoming member organisations in The Observatory;
• Provide recommendations, feedback and commentary on research topics, marketing activities, partnership proposals; conference and seminars events, and general services of The Observatory.
• Serve as a reviewer of research manuscripts that align with the GAC member’s expertise, experience and training.
• Advise the Chief Executive of The Observatory on potential funding opportunities and sources that align with the mission and goals of The Observatory.
• Serve as sponsors, speakers and hosts at sponsored meetings, seminars and events of The Observatory.