United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia
Pareena Gupta Lawrence serves as the President of the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia since June 2023. Previously, Lawrence held various academic leadership roles, including Senior Fellow at Yale University, focusing on women in local governance and grassroots development, and Senior Adviser and Director of Academic Affairs at Yale-NUS College. As a Senior Fellow with the American Association of Colleges and Universities, efforts were concentrated on promoting diversity, equity, and student success in higher education. Earlier leadership includes serving as President of Hollins University and Provost at Augustana College, with a strong emphasis on academic program development and strategic planning. Lawrence's extensive educational background includes a Ph.D. and Master's degrees in Economics from Purdue University, as well as a Master’s and Bachelor's degree from the Delhi School of Economics and Sri Venkateswara College, respectively.
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United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia
The United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia is committed to education that develops the whole person – intellectually, spiritually, and ethically. We draw strength from our Christian identity and values and our collaboration with Asian colleges and universities. Together we prepare individuals for lives of professional and personal fulfillment and meaningful service in community with others. The United Board is a nongovernmental organization. We are registered as a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization in the United States and as a public charity in Hong Kong.