Conference on Management & Professional of Higher Education (06-07 November 2009)

ORGANISED BY
UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi
and
ERASMUS MUNDUS ASSOCIATION INDIA (EMA-I)

CALL FOR PAPERS
Full papers, to be presented in conference along with abstracts, are invited from the interested delegates. Selected papers would be printed in the form of a book, which will be released on the day of conference.

REGISTRATION FEES
* For students and senior citizens: Rs. 400.00
* For others: Rs. 2000.00
* For EMA(I) members fees will be paid by EMA(I)

VENUE
The conference will be held on November 6th and 7th ,2009, in Conference Hall, Administrative Block, Guru Gobind Singh
Indraprastha University, Kashmere Gate, Delhi -110403

ACCOMODATION
Accomodation for delegates shall be arranged on minimal payment
basis in the nearby Guest Houses and Hotels on first come, first served basis.

PRIZE CATEGORY
* First Prize : Rs. 10,000.00
* Second Prize : Rs. 7,000.00
* Third Prize : Rs. 5,000.00

IMPORTANT DEADLINES
* Submission Of Full Papers: 15 October,2009
* Dates Of Conference : 6-7 November,2009

PATRON
Prof. D.K.Bandyopadhyay
Vice Chancellor, GGSIPU

CONVENER
Prof. Anu Singh Lather
Dean,University School Of Management studies, GGSIPU

For further information please contact

PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Dr. Vijita S. Aggarwal,
Reader, University School Of Management Studies
Email id : icusms2009@gmail.com

STUDENT COORDINATOR
Mr. Shailendra Sharma
Mobile: 9999908120
Ms. Shefali Srimali
Mobile: 9350566244

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
University School Of Management Studies,
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha
University, Kashmere Gate,
Delhi -110403
Tel : 0 1 1-23900255,23900258
Email : usms.dean@gmail.com,
Website - www.ipu.ac.in

ERASMUS MUNDUS ASSOCIATION - INDIA
(EMA-I)
Erasmus Mundus program is an initiative of European Commission aimed at facilitating inter university co-operation; student and faculty mobility, and access to quality educational institutions in a diverse range of academic disciplines in the area of professional and higher education in Europe. Erasmus Mundus Association (EMA) is a body of alumni of Erasmus Mundus Program. (EMA) Indian Chapter, was established in December 2007, by a few erstwhile students under the Erasmus Mundus Program. It is registered under the Indian Societies Registration Act XXI as a voluntary, non- profit association. The organization aims to work in tandem with the overall goal of Erasmus Mundus Association to enhance the visibility and attractiveness of European Higher Education Area in India and build value for potential students, alumni, participating universities, potential employers and the like by helping them find common ground and right fits.

BACKGROUND
Professional education plays a pivotal role in human resource development. In the present day world, knowledge and skills have emerged as key factors in the quest for sustainable human development. Therefore the role of professional education has become even more important. In this context, the system of professional education needs a thorough scrutiny of its aims, objectives, methods and procedures.

Today we are witnessing an unprecedented demand for diversification in professional higher education, together with an increased awareness of its vital importance for socio-cultural and economic development. In such situation our endeavour should be to enhance the quality of professional education in different fields.

Further, institutions of higher learning are facing increasing problems of credibility and quality. The increasing choices in public policy decisions' have necessitated professional programmes to be relevant, attractive and connected. Thus students should be prepared for a broader range of careers enabled by lifelong learning involving both formal programmes and hands-on experience. Consequently
professional programs need to be attractive so that the intellectual content of professional education may attract highly talented students and empower them to succeed. Professional programs also need to be connected to the requirements of the broader community through integration with other parts of the educational system, industry and
government Innovative approaches to teaching and learning, recruitment and retention, relationship between research and education are essential. A key element of success in these endeavors is strong partnership of professional institutions with industry, broader community and the Government.

THEMES
Trends, issues and quality in professional education
* ICT in professional and higher Education
* Financing in higher professional education
* Role of Higher education regulatory bodies
* Qualitative improvement in professional education- means & ways
* Professionalisation of higher education
* Revisioning professional higher education
* Capitalizing ICT: a challenge for Higher Education
* Innovative learning tools and resources in higher education
* International Standards of Professional Competence in higher Education
* Recent research methods, methodologies and
paradigms in higher education