IAUP Semi-Annual meeting held in Tbilisi, Georgia
From 12-14 October 2012 the Semi-Annual meeting of IAUP (the International Association of University Presidents) was hosted by Caucasus University, Tbilisi, Georgia.
From 12-14 October 2012 the Semi-Annual meeting of IAUP (the International Association of University Presidents) was hosted by Caucasus University, Tbilisi, Georgia. Caucasus University, its School of Business is also an active member of CEEMAN, welcomed nearly 60 members of IAUP from 24 different countries, predominantly rectors and presidents of universities worldwide, to this event. The proceedings were opened by the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Ms. Khatia Dekanoidze, the President of IAUP, Dr. Neal King, and the President of Caucasus University, Dr. Kakha Shengelia, who is also the Regional Chair of IAUP and a member of its Executive Committee. Alongside fruitful business meetings the attendees also had a unique opportunity to participate in the Caucasus University Graduation Ceremony and in a diverse cultural programme, devised to introduce Georgian history and customs to the international guests.
IAUP is an association of university chief executives from around the world. Its membership is limited to the presidents, rectors or vice-chancellors of regionally accredited colleges or universities. IAUP is an NGO (Non Governmental Organisation) which holds the highest level (ECOSOC) consultation rights at the United Nations and also formal consultation rights with UNESCO. It meets twice each year in various locations around the world. All IAUP members are invited and encouraged to attend these gatherings of higher education chief executives, which afford unique opportunities for the development of international partnerships. The Semi-Annual Meetings also include meetings of the IAUP Executive Committee, the IAUP Board of Directors, the IAUP/UN Commission on Disarmament Education, Conflict Prevention and Peace, the IAUP/Microsoft Academic Summit Taskforce, the IAUP/CAEL 21st Century Skills Commission and other special working groups. The next IAUP Semi-Annual meeting will be held in Guadalajara, Mexico, from March 15-18, 2013.
More about IAUP: www.iaup.org
More about Caucasus University: www.cu.edu.ge
