ABOUT US
Welcome to Swiss–ASEAN Learning and Teaching (SALT) Association
Photo: Representatives from South East Asia visiting FHNW in 2017
Swiss–ASEAN Learning and Teaching (SALT) Association was established in Olten, Switzerland on 27 May 2016 in accordance with Article 60 ff. ZGB of the Swiss Code. SALT is a non-governmental and not-for-profit association, which aims to promote the sharing of researching, learning, and teaching knowledge among academics, researchers, and practitioners in Europe and ASEAN through strategic collaborations.
The eight founding educational institutions are:
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University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
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Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
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Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia
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San Beda University, Philippines
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University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Foreign Trade University, Vietnam
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Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia
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Thaksin University, Thailand
Vision
SALT envisions itself as a leading development-oriented learning and teaching association for Europe and ASEAN communities.
Mission
SALT aims to facilitate capacity building of human, resources and environment which ensures individual and institutional members' sustained, committed, relevant and responsive services for development in learning and teaching.
SALT focuses on:
1. Sustainable society development for global well-being;
2. Institutional capacity building towards development-oriented learning and teaching;
3. Promoting sharing of knowledge and experience in research, teaching and learning; and
4. Strengthening the collaboration between Europe and ASEAN against cultural diversity.
Swiss-ASEAN LEARNING AND TEACHING (SALT)
Organizational Structure
Image: SALT Organizational Structure 2021
The Board of Management 2021 - 2023
The Board of Management officially represents the Association in conducting all its current business.
- Chairman: Prof. Dr. Rolf Schaeren, FHNW
- Executive Director: Prof. Dr. Mohd Ismid Md Said, UTM
- Executive Secretary: Prof. Dr. Tita Evasco-Branzuela, SBU
- Member: Assoc. Prof. Ts. Ir. Dr. Syuhaida Binti Ismail, UTM
- Member: Dr. Teresa L. Freiburghaus, FHNW
- Member: Dr. Nguyen Phong Nguyen, UEH
- Member: Dr. Andika Putra Pratama, ITB
- Treasurer: Mr. Michele Canonico, FHNW
The Auditors
The Auditors will work based on a mandate formulated by the Board and report to the general assembly. Two auditors check the bookkeeping and conduct spot controls at least once a year.
- Dr. Le Nhat Hanh, UEH
- Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Mohamad Syazli Fathi, UTM
Head of Units
Head of Units will be in charge of carrying out the related activities and supporting the Board of Management.
- Head of Connect-Us Conference: Prof. Dr. Mathias Binswanger, FHNW
- Head of Collaboration Projects: Dr. Ng Siew Foen, UMK
- Head of Publication: Assoc. Prof. Ts. Ir. Dr. Syuhaida Binti Ismail, UTM
- Head of Communication: Ms. Corinne Köpfli, FHNW
The Advisory Board
The Advisory Board is composed of accomplished experts offering innovative, non-binding strategic advice and dynamic perspectives to the Board. The members of the Advisory Board are the following:
- Emeritus Prof Dato’ Ir Dr Zainai Bin Mohamed, Chairman, ASEAN Learning Network
- Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dong Phong, Chairman, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Prof. Dr. Su Dinh Thanh, President, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Prof. Dr. Nguyen Trong Hoai, Vice-President, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Prof. Dr. Nik Maheran Nik Muhammad, Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic and International, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kasem Asawatreratanakul, Vice President, Thaksin University, Thailand
- Fr. Aloysius Ma. A. Maranan, OSB, Rector-President, San Beda University, Philippines
- Prof. Dr. Charlotte Hofstetter, Head of Education, FHNW School of Business, Switzerland
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Thu Huong, Vice President, Foreign Trade University, Vietnam
- Prof. Dr. Nordin Bin Yahaya, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
- Prof. Dr. Taufiq Hidayat, Head of Bureau of Partnerships, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia