THE 9th ASIA PACIFIC STUDENT SERVICES ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE, BANG NA CAMPUS, BANGKOK, THAILAND

Dr. Bancha Saenghiran, Dr. Pavich Tongroach, Dr. Janjira WongkhomthongandMr.K. Puniamurihy at the opening ceremony oftheAPSSAConference.

Program Highlights
Wednesday July 7,2004

Opening Remarks and Keynote Address "Power of Youth" by Dr. Pavich Tongroach
Secretary General, Commission on Higher Education

Report by Dr. Janjira Wongkhomthong, President Elect, APSSA.
Visit to APSSA Exhibition 10.30-12.00 hrs.

Panel Discussion "Life-Long Learning and the Role of Universities in the 21st Century:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pavich Tongroach, Secretary General, Commission on Higher Education,

Prof. Dr. Adulya Viriya-vejakul, President, Council of University Presidents of Thailand, President, Mahasarakham University

Moderator: Mr. Luke S.K. Wong, Director of Student Affairs Institute, Asia Pacific Student Services Association, Director of Student Affairs, Hong Kong University of Science & Technology, Hong Kong. 13.00-15.00 hrs.

Country Reports
Session Chair: Mr. K. Puniamurthy, President of Asia Pacific Student Services Association 2002-2004, Principal Assiatant Registrar, University of Malaya, Malaysia

15.30-17.00 hrs.
Concurrent Sessions

• Community Based Development and Social Responsibility
• Professional Preparation for Student Affairs Practitioners
• Professionalism, Ideal Graduates and Ethics
• Student Activities: Effective Development

Thursday July 8,2004
09.00-10.30 hrs.
Panel Discussion: "Professionalism and Ethics: by

Rev. Bro. Dr. Prathip M. Komolmas, fs.g., Rector Emeritus of Assumption University

Dr. Manuel M. Tejido, Department of Theology, School of Humanities, Ateneo de Manila University, the Philippines:

Modertor: Rev. Bro. Dr. Bancha Saenghiran, f.s.g., Rector of Assumption University 11.00-12.30 hrs.
Concurrent Sessions

• Life-long Learning
• Student-centered Approach
• Problem-based Learning
• Roles of Student Unions and Student Leadership

13.30-15.00 hrs.
Presentation of the Results of the Student Forum to the Plenary Session

Moderator: Asst. Prof. Dr. Pradit Takerngrangsarit, Chairperson, Country Reports and Student Forum Sub-Committee

15.20-16.50 hrs.
Presentation of APSSA Plenary Session
Moderator: Dr. Siriwan Ratanakarn, Chairperson Programme Sub-Committee

16.50-17.50 hrs.
Open Discussion
Session Chair: Asst. Prof. Dr. Janira Wongkhomthong, President Elect, Asia Pacific Student Services Association 2004-2006, President, Association of Private Higher Education Institutions of Thailand, Chairperson, Organizing Committee

Friday July 9,2004
09.00-10.30 hrs.
Keynote Speaker on "Cooperative Learning and Professionalism in a Knowledge Based Society" by H.E. Dr. Adisai Bodharamik

10.30-11.30 hrs.
Bangkok Declaration on Student Development by Asst. Prof. Dr. Janjira Wongkhomthong, Prsident Elect, Asia Pacific Student Services Association 2004-2006.
People's Republic of China, Canada, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore USA, United Arab Emirates, Taiwan, Venezuela and of course from Thailand, hi addition, there are 86 students attending the very first student forum to voice their needs and to establish student networks.

Panel discussions and concurrent sessions featuring 38 papers, under 8 relevant sub-themes were conducted.

These papers reported on new developments, emergent issues and good practices in all member countries.

The "Bangkok Declaration on Student Development" was declared and adopted which marked a new milestone for APSSA. It reflected our strong commitment towards excellence in student services the need for broad governmental and private support for student development, and professional ethics.

This conference was co-hosted by the Commission on Higher Education and the Association of Private Higher Education Institutions of Thailand. Organizing Committee members were drawn from different universities around Thailand. Students were heavily involved in the conference.

Now is an auspicious time for me to invite Mr. K. Puniamurthy, President of Asia Pacific Student Services Association to deliver closing remarks.

Asst. Prof. Dr. Janjira Wongkhomthong
President Elect, Asia Pacific Student Services Association
President, Association of Private Higher Education Institutions of Thailand