Program
The 9th Asia Pacific Student Services Association Conference
Assumption University, Bang Na Campus
Bangkok, Thailand
Sunday July 4 – Monday 5, 2004
Pre-Conference Workshop (Optional)
Venue: Asia Hotel
Tuesday July 6, 2004
14.00
hrs.
APSSA EXCO Meeting
Venue: Room SG 109
14.00 - 19.00 hrs.
Early Registration
19.00 - 20.30 hrs.
Welcome Cocktail Reception
Venue: Assumption University Museum
Welcome Remarks
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pavich Tongroch
Secretary General, Commission on Higher Education,
Ministry of Education
Chairperson, Administrative Committee
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Rev. Bros. Dr. Bancha Saenghiran, f.s.g.
Rector of Assumption University

Mr. K. Puniamurthy
President of Asia Pacific Student Services Association
2002-2004
Principal Assistant Registrar, University of Malaya,
Malaysia
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Asst. Prof. Dr. Janjira Wongkhomthong
President Elect, Asia Pacific Student Services Association
President, Association of Private Higher Education
Institutions of Thailand
Chairperson, Organizing Committee
President, Christian University
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Wednesday July 7, 2004
8.00 - 9.00 hrs.
Registration
9.00 - 10.00 hrs.
Opening Ceremony
Venue: John XXIII Conference Center
Opening Remark and Keynote Address:
“Power of Youth” by
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H.E. Dr. Thaksin Shinawatra
Prime Minister of Thailand
Report by

H.E. Dr. Adisai Bodharamik
Minister of Education
Presentation of Plaques
Visit APSSA Exhibition
10.00 - 10.30 hrs.
Refreshments
10.30 - 12.00 hrs.
Panel Discussion
Venue: John XXIII Conference Center
“Life-Long Learning and the Role of Universities in the
21st Century” by

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pavich Tongroch
Secretary General, Commission on Higher Education,
Ministry of Education
Chairperson, Administrative Committee

Prof. Dr. Wichit Srisa-an
Chairman, House Committee on Education,
The Parliament of Thailand

Prof. Dr. Adulya Viriyavejakul
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 SAR
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12.00 - 13.00 hrs
Lunch
Venue: John XXIII Conference Center
13.00 - 15.00 hrs.
Country Reports
Venue: John XXIII Conference Center
Session Chair: Mr. K. Puniamurthy
President of Asia Pacific Student Services
Association 2002 – 2004
Principal Assistant Registrar
University of Malaya, Malaysia
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Australia
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Brunei Darussalam
Dr. Ampuan Hj Ibrahim Ampuan Hj Tengah
Dean of Students
University of Brunei Darussalam
Brunei Darussalam
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China
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Hong Kong
Mr. Luke S.K. Wong
Student Affairs Institute, Asia Pacific
Student Services Association
Hong Kong University of Science & Technology
Hong Kong SAR
 Indonesia
Mr. Putu Ruwan Salain
Vice Rector for Student Affairs
Udayana University
Bali, Indonesia
 Malaysia
Dato Assoc. Prof. Jamaludin Mohaidin
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Malaysia
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The Philippines
Mrs. Monina Banaynal
De La Salle University
The Philippines
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Singapore
Ms. Ng Suan Eng
National University of Singapore
Singapore
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USA
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Howard S. Wang
California State University, Fullerton, USA
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Thailand
Asst. Prof. Dr. Pradit Takerngrangsarit
Association of Private Higher Education
Institutions of Thailand
Payap University, Thailand
15.00 - 15.30 hrs.
Refreshments
15.30 - 17.00 hrs.
Concurrent Sessions
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Community Based Development and Social
Responsibility
Venue: John XXIII Conference Center (J205)
Session Chair: Dr. Adelaida Fronda
President of the Philippines Association of
Administrators of Student Affairs
Dean of Student Affairs,
Far Eastern University
The Philippines

The Triadic Intersection of Community-Based
Learning, Social Responsibility and CommunityBased Development
Ma. Lourdes F. Melegrito
De La Salle University
The Philippines

Community Development and Social Responsibility:
Toward Healthy Cisalak Project
Ms. Sandra Fikawati
University of Indonesia, Indonesia

From Community Service to Service Learning—the
Way Forward
Dr. Veronica Tam
Lingnan University
Hong Kong SAR
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Developing Students for Social Responsibility
Dr. Evelyn A. Songco
University of Santo Tomas
The Philippines
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Community Based Development and Social
Responsibility
Mr. Chatchai Ugsornsilp
Sripatum University
Thailand
Professional Preparation for Student Affairs
Practitioners
Venue: Ammaratepitak
Session Chair: To be announced

Professional Preparation for Student Affairs
Practitioners: Current U.S. Perspectives
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Howard S. Wang
California State University, Fullerton, USA

Internationalization of Higher Education: Professional
Challenge for Student Affairs Practitioners
Ms. Maria Paquita D. Bonnet
De La Salle University, The Philippines

The Adoption of e-Management of Students’ Services
by Universiti Putra Malaysia
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jambari Ali,
Mr. Azali Mohamed,
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jasni Sabri,
Mr. Hashim M. Shari
Mr. Yahya Abu Ahmad
Mr. Noorizai H.M. Noor and
Mr. Rosmi Othman
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Malaysia
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Interpersonal Conflict in Student Affairs Department:
How to Manage Them? A Case Study at University
Utara Malaysia
Dr. Mohd Amy Azhar Mohd Harif and
Mr. Norsyema Hani Hj. Mahad Noor
University Utara Malaysia
Malaysia
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Professional Development of Students Affairs
Practitioners in the Era of Change
Ms. Carol Tang
The Hong Kong Institute of Education
Hong Kong SAR
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Professionalism, Ideal Graduates and Ethics
Venue: Wisetsrisamut
Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Supachai Yavaprabhas
Executive Director, Office of
the ASEAN University Network
Secretariat
Chulalongkorn University
Thailand

The Relationships/ among Privacy Infringing, Privacy,
Preference, Shyness, Social Skills of Middle School
Students in Taiwan
Prof. Der-Hsiang Huang and Mr. Fu-Yuan Hung
National Changhua University of Education, Taiwan

Changing Professionalism in Midlevel University
Student Affairs Administrators: An Example from
Hong Kong by
Ms. Antonia Yu-hung Yeung
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong SAR

Sripatum University’s Commitment in Creating Ideal
Graduates for the Corporate World
Dr. Waraporn Thaima
Sripatum University
Thailand
Student Activities: Effective Development
Venue: Wiman Bangpli
Session Chair: Ms. Winnie Cheung
Senior Advisor to the Vice President for
Students
University of British Columbia
Canada

Effective Development and Management of Student
Activities: The CEU Experience by
Dr. Claire Z. Manalo
Centro Escolar University
The Philippines

Student Activities for Effective Development
Dato Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jamaludin Mohaiadin
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Malaysia
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19.00 - 21.00 hrs.

Beyond Academic Excellence – Enhancing the Quality
of Future Global Leaders: The Experience from
International Conference on Student Development 2004
(ICOSD ’04)
Assoc. Prof. Mohamad Mustafa Ishak
Mr. Ahmadasari Aludin and
Dr. Mohd Amy Azhar Hj. Mohd Harif
University Utara Malaysia
Malaysia
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The Role of Extra-Curricular Activities in Student
Quality Improvement
Prof. Dr. Z. Bachruddin
Gadjah Mada University
Indonesia
Gala Dinner and Cultural Performance
Venue: John XXIII Conference Center
Thursday July 8, 2004
9.00 - 10.30 hrs.
Panel Discussion
Venue: John XXIII Conference Center
“Professionalism and Ethics” by
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
Rev. Bros. Dr. Prathip M. Komolmas, f.s.g.
Rector Emeritus
Assumption University
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Manuel M. Tejido
Asia Pacific Student Services Association Past President
Department of Theology, School of Humanities,
Ateneo de Manila University, the Philippines
Moderator: Rev. Bros. Dr. Bancha Saenghiran, f.s.g.
Rector
Assumption University
10.30 - 10.50 hrs.
Refreshments
11.00 - 12.30 hrs.
Concurrent Sessions

Life-long Learning
Venue: John XXIII Conference Center (J205)
Session Chair: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ninnat Olanvaravuth
Secretary General, The Association of
Southeast Asian Institute of Higher
Learning
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Life-Long Learning
Mr. R. Ambihabathy
University of Malaya
Malaysia

Life-Long Learning
Mrs. Unya Srisaporn and
Miss Kanokporn Chaiprasit
Sripatum University
Thailand

Distance Education and Life Long Learning in the
Knowledge Economy
Mr. Bruce Avasadanond
University of British Columbia
Canada

The Diagnosis of Learning Strategies and the Analysis
of Types of Training Modes
Prof. Wang Jianzhong
Beihang University, Beijing
People’s Republic of China
Student-centered Approach
Venue: Wisetsrisamut
Session Chair: Ms. Carol Tang
Director of Student Affairs
Hong Kong Institute of Education
Hong Kong SAR
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Putting Knowledge to Work: Strategic Issues for
Workplace Learning Programs in Higher Education
Mr. Martin Smith
University of Wollongong, Australia
An Examination of Implementing a Multi-Sensory
Learning Approach in Higher Education
Assoc. Prof. Jeremy Kiser
Bangkok University, Thailand
Ms. Susan McConoughey
Johnson and Wales University, USA
Integrating Students Community: The Lack of Theory
and Inadequacy of Programmes
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ashraf MD. Hashim
Asst. Prof. Dr. Yunus Soualhi and
Mr. Arris Hussein
International Islamic University Malaysia
Malaysia
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Using Student-Centered Learning Techniques in
Business Classes at Sripatum University
Asst. Prof. Dr. Rapeeporn Srijumpa
Sripatum University
Thailand
Problem-based Learning & Professional Preparation for
Student Affairs Practitioners
Venue: Ammarate Pitak
Session Chair: To be announced


Making an Effective Development by Developing
Social Intelligence through Social Entrepreneur
Activities
Mr. Yudo Hato Balibo Timtim
Universitas Negeri Jakata
Indonesia

A Collaborative Student Affairs and Department Peer
Mentorship and Service Learning Initiatives
Dr. Kwok Hung Lai and
Mr. Terance Chan
Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education
Hong Kong SAR

Service Learning for Students and the Community
Mr. Ian Lee
National Cheng-chi University
Taiwan

Transforming Student Affairs Managers into Effective
Leaders: The Way Forward
Mr. K. Puniamurthy
University of Malaya
Community Based Development and Social
Responsibility & Student Activities: Effective
Development
Venue: SG 106
Session Chair: To be announced

Community Based Development and Social
Responsibility: University of Malaya’s Experience and
Strategies
Professor Dato Dr. Mohd Razali Ajus and
Mr. R. Ambihabathy
University of Malaya
Malaysia
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The Role and Activities of Student Affairs Division of
BAU in the Development of Students’ Potential and
Social Responsibility
Prof. M. Burhan Uddin
Bangladesh Agricultural University
Bangladesh

Student Activities: Effective Development
Assistant Prof. Monpaka Vongsa
Sripatum University

Enriching Student Life: The Kalayaan Residence Hall
Experience
Ms. Alma G. Tirona
University of the Philippines Diliman
The Philippines

Community-Based Development and Social
Responsibility (The BU Experience)
Dr. Susana C. Cobredo
Bicol University
The Philippines
Roles of Student Unions and Student Leadership
Venue: Tewaniwet
Session Chair: Dr. Evelyn A. Songco
Assistant to the Rector for Student Affairs
University of Santo Tomas
The Philippines

The Roles of Student Leaders
Dr. Mohammad Shatar Sabran
Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia

Roles of Student Unions and Student Leadership
Ms. Christyn D. Dolotina
Holy Name University, the Philippines

Student Empowerment: The Role of Student Unions
Dr. Bella M. Villanueva
University of the Philippines Diliman
The Philippines

Student Unions/Councils: Expression of Youth Power
Ms. Thelma Samson-Marana
University of Santo Tomas
The Philippines
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A Study of Relationship between Leadership and
Emotional Intelligence of Students in Higher Education
Institutions in Bangkok
Mrs. Manasanan Hatthasak
Bangkok University
Thailand
12.30 - 13.30 hrs.
Lunch
Venue: John XXIII Conference Center
13.30 - 15.00 hrs.
Presentation of the Results of the Student Forum to the
Plenary Session
Venue: John XXIII Conference Center
Moderator: Asst. Prof. Dr. Pradit Takerngrangsarit
Chairperson, Country Reports and Student
Forum Sub-committee
Vice President for Student Affairs, Payap
University
15.00 - 15.20 hrs.
Refreshments
15.20 - 16.50 hrs.
Presentation of APSSA Plenary Session
Venue: John XXIII Conference Center
Moderator: Dr. Siriwan Ratanakarn
Chairperson, Programme Sub-Committee
Assistant to the President for Academic Affairs
Bangkok University
16.50 - 17.50 hrs.
Open Discussion
Venue: John XXIII Conference Center
Session Chair: Asst. Prof. Dr. Janjira Wongkhomthong
President Elect, Asia Pacific Student
Services Association
President, Association of Private Higher
Education Institutions of Thailand
Chairperson, Organizing Committee
President, Christian University
Evening
Tour or Shopping (Optional)
Friday July 9, 2004
9.00 - 10.30 hrs.
Keynote Speaker
Venue: John XXIII Conference Center
“Co-operative Learning and Professionalism in a Knowledge
Based Society” by
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10.30 - 11.30 hrs.
Bangkok Declaration on Student Development by

11.30 - 11.45 hrs.
H.E. Dr. Adisai Bodharamik
Minister of Education
Asst. Prof. Dr. Janjira Wongkhomthong
President Elect, Asia Pacific Student Services Association
President, Association of Private Higher Education
Institutions of Thailand
Chairperson, Organizing Committee
President, Christian University
Closing Remarks by

H.E. Dr. Adisai Bodharamik
Minister of Education
Report by

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pavich Tongroch
Secretary General, Commission on Higher Education,
Ministry of Education
Chairperson, Administrative Committee
11.45 - 12.45 hrs.
Farewell Luncheon
12.45 - 13.45 hrs.
APSSA General Meeting
Venue: John XXIII Conference Center
Afternoon
New APSSA EXCO Meeting
Venue: John XXIII Conference Center (J205)
City Tour or Campus Visit (Optional)
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