A group in the UK has been meeting to reconstitute the British Chapter. The elections of officers will likely take place in the autumn of 2008, but the first meeting to re-launch the Chapter will be at the Hong Kong Triennial. The current plan is that there will be an annual day Conference in Britain each year, except Triennial years, possibly timed to coincide with or complement meetings of the Council of Church Universities and Colleges. wider than the current Council of Anglican Colleges. It is hoped that membership will be wider than the current Council of Anglican Principals’ group. There are relationships being re-established with some other university-sector members in the old Anglican-founded collegiate universities in particular. What the UK Chapter seems to be interested in is:

• To create the possibility through the conferences to form bilateral associations with
specific CUAC members;

• To increase opportunities for service learning for British staff and students;

• To encourage collaboration with other chapters and CUAC institutions between Triennials;
and

• To facilitate discussion between other CUAC institutions in Britian between Triennials.

The British Chapter meeting in Hong Kong will be used to discuss these items with prospective members and to firm up a constitution and terms of reference, as well as to discuss possible themes for a first British day conference.

The Chapter hopes to host a launch reception during the Hong Kong Triennial.

7th CUAC India Chapter Meeting
Isabella Thoburn College, Lucknow
November 9-10, 2007

The Principals’ meeting of the CUAC-India Chapter was held for the first time in North India. Thanks to the Principal of Isabella Thoburn College, Lucknow who graciously accepted to host the conference on her campus on 9th and 10th November 2007. The selected theme was “Leadership in Higher Education.” About 16 member colleges were represented. The two-day programme was inaugurated with a challenging session by The Revs. John and Sarah Sparks on Christian Leadership.

It was followed by an inspiring talk on ‘The Qualities of a Dynamic Leader’ by Ms. Abha Singh, Director of Pastoral Services. She has won the Lucknow final round of the Lead India contest.

The 3rd talk on leadership was by the Principal and Secretary of Higher Education of UP Govt., Mr. R. K. Mittal. He elaborated on the present context of Higher Education and the role of teachers and administrators as leaders.

The 4th talk was on ‘Servant Leadership and Organisational Culture’ by Dr. Nirmala Jeyaraj. The uniqueness of Christian campuses and the Biblical style of leadership was highlighted.

Apart from the four talks, the members were exposed to the history, tradition practice and achievement of IT College, through presentations made by the faculty and students. It was a good learning experience.

The wonderful hospitality, delicious meals (Lucknow specialty kebab), the historic monuments (Bara Imambara) and the chickan work (hand embroidered fabrics) were unforgettable experiences of the participants. The CUAC chapter records its appreciation to Dr. Sunitha Charles and her team of faculty and students for their excellent hospitality and successful conduct of the programme.