Towards a New Generation of Engaged Universities:
The Need to Act, Adapt and Transform

16th – 18thApril, 2024 | Kempinski Central Avenue (Formerly the Address Dubai Mall), Dubai, UAE

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Prof. Julie Furst-Bowe

Julie Furst-Bowe currently serves as the Academic Vice President at Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC), a multi-campus institution serving more than 16,000 students annually in credit and non-credit programs throughout Wisconsin. CVTC is one of colleges in the Wisconsin Technical College System and offers programs in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources; Architecture and Construction; Business,

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Ms. Michele Shoebridge

Michele Shoebridge is the University of Exeter’s Deputy Chief Operating Officer and Director of Academic Services, responsible for academic quality and enhancement, UK student recruitment, admissions, outreach and widening participation, registry services, employability, library, C&IT and a range of student support services. Michele joined Exeter in October 2006 following a long career at the University

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Prof. Alan Tait

Alan Tait is Professor of Distance Education and Development at the Open University UK,and has a long record of practice, publication and the support of professional development in distance and e-learning. He was Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic) at the Open University UK2007-2012, and was formerly Dean of the Faculty of Education and Language Studies. Hewas Editor

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Dr. Susan Aldridge

Dr. Susan Aldridge serves as President of Drexel University Online, a division of Drexel University, where her team is responsible for recruiting and serving online students in all 50 states and over 20 countries.  Drexel University is a private top 100 university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A highly accomplished and widely recognized higher education leader and

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