The United Board is committed to education that develops the whole person – intellectually, spiritually, and ethically.
They draw strength from their Christian identity and values and their collaboration with Asian colleges and universities. Together they prepare individuals for lives of professional and personal fulfillment and meaningful service in community with others.
The United Board is a nongovernmental organization. They are registered as a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization in the United States and as a public charity in Hong Kong.
How They Work
The United Board endeavors to respond to the diverse challenges and opportunities facing their colleagues in higher education in Asia, especially where the needs are great. They share their interests in developing institutions that offer multidisciplinary education and that nurture a spirit of compassion, equity, reconciliation, social responsibility, and mutual respect among religious and cultural traditions.
Their approach is ecumenical and inclusive: their primary involvement is with Christian institutions, but they also reach out to other colleges and universities that share their commitment to whole person education. Solidarity with educators at these institutions forms the foundation of their work. Through their insights they identify needs and through their creative responses they find ways to address them collaboratively.
Their programs and grants support institutions to improve the quality of education. They sponsor professional training for faculty, administrators, and trustees, and foster linkages and networks among Asian institutions of higher education. Their current focus is on five program areas: leadership development for higher education; faculty development for enhanced teaching, learning, and research; campus-community partnerships; culture and religion in Asia; and special initiatives.
They fund their programs by seeking contributions from individuals, foundations, and alumni associations of Asian institutions to supplement the income from their endowment.
