XIM UNIVERSITY hosts JHEASA Annual Conference

Jesuit Higher Education Association South Asia in collaboration with XIM University, hosted the JHEASA Annual Conference from 26th-28th November 2021.

Jesuit Higher Education Association South Asia (JHEASA) is the association of all Institutions of Jesuit Higher Education in South Asia. This includes Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Law and other professional institutions which cater to higher education needs of bright and young minds of today.

The theme for the conference is “Entrepreneurship and Higher Education.” The world is undergoing rapid changes in the educational and entrepreneurial landscape. The higher education system has recognized the need to become more innovative so as to promote the economic, social, and all round growth and development of nations across the globe. Several academic institutions now acknowledge the importance of an entrepreneurial mindset in guiding the youth towards a rewarding and productive future.

XIM UNIVERSITY hosts JHEASA Annual Conference

The panel members gracing the event are –

1. Dr. Fr Ashok Ohol, SJ, Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS): He holds a Ph.D. in Social Sciences from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai. He has made rich contributions to teaching and research on Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Social Change.

2. Fr Stany D’ Souza SJ, President of Jesuit Conference of South Asia (POSA): Fr Stany has a degree in philosophy and theology and has completed his doctoral studies (Ph.D.) from Mangalore University. He has vividly contributed to multiple scholarly articles and also has a book to his credit. At POSA, Fr Stany oversees the administration of some important Jesuit training institutes.

3. Fr Joye James, Secretary of JHEASA: He has been professor of Social Work at Loyola College of Social Sciences, Trivandrum, and Chairman of Child Welfare Committee (CWC) of Trivandrum District. He was the State Adviser of AICUF in 1989-1994, Kerala Jesuit Provincial in 2003-09, and Rector and Manager of Loyola College Trivandrum for 11 years. Currently, he is the Vice-President of the Indian Social Institute, Bangalore.

Fr. Antony R. Uvari, S.J., Vice Chancellor, XIM University and Fr. S. Antony Raj, S.J., Registrar, XIM University will also be sharing their thoughts and insights on importance of entrepreneurship in higher education.

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