International Advisory Committee

Provisions for the International Advisory Committee of the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE)

The Committee is a collegial advisory body comprised of prominent international experts, which is set up to support HSE development. Committee’s primary functions include:

evaluating HSE strategy, monitoring HSE development and providing strategic counselb. advising on HSE internationalization policy
advising on international recruitment of faculty and experts
advancing collaboration between HSE and leading educational and research centers
promoting HSE

The Committee meets on a yearly basis, meetings are called by HSE Rector. Committee members are notified of the meeting dates at least 4 months in advance, agenda and necessary materials are provided at least 30 days in advance.
HSE Rector and HSE Academic adviser are invited to participate in the meetings; other experts can be invited if necessary.
Working languages are English and Russian. Committee proceedings are moderated by the Chairman; administrative support is provided by the Executive Secretary. Within ten days following the meeting Executive Secretary prepares minutes, which are distributed to Committee members and HSE management team (after being approved by the Chairman).
Committee members are free to express their opinions and suggestions; consultations and videoconferences with Committee members between annual meetings are possible.
Committee members can request additional information on HSE activity, which will be provided in a timely way.
HSE will cover travel expenses (business class), accommodation, per diem and other expenses related to their work in the Committee.

Members of the International Advisory Committee

		Eric Maskin Chairman of the Committee Professor at the Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton University Nobel laureate in Economics in 2007 Eric Maskin is the author of works on agricultural economics, social choice theory, entrepreneurship, finance, history and philosophy of economics, industrial organization, international trade, rights and intellectual property, microeconomics, public economics, public finance, innovational economics, technology and industrial dynamics.

		Philip G. Altbach Monan University Professor of Higher Education; Director, Center for International Higher Education (CIHE), Lynch School of Education, Boston College. Philip Altbach is one of the most renowned experts in higher education.

		Michael Barber Expert partner, McKinsey & Company Prior to joining McKinsey Sir Michael Barber was Chief Adviser on Delivery to the British Prime Minister, Tony Blair. Before joining government Michael Barber was a Professor at the Institute of Education, University of London. His advice on public policy, especially education has been sought by governments in a number of countries including Australia, the USA, Russia, Estonia and Hong Kong and by major international organisations including the OECD, The World Bank and the IMF.

		Manuel Castells Professor at the University of Southern California Los Angeles and Professor at the Open University of Catalonia in Barcelona. Honorary Professor at the HSE. Manuel Castells is the author of the concept of information (network) society. He developed the theory of globalization, which received support from the most renowned social scientists.

		Timothy J. Colton Director of the Davis Center, Harvard University The areas of Timothy Colton's research interests include Russian and post-Soviet government and politics.

		Patti McGill Peterson Senior associate, Institute for Higher Education Policy An expert on various higher education issues, Patti Peterson is well versed in trends in international higher education, internationalization of U.S. higher education, college and university administration, governance, and academic program development.

		Jamil Salmi Tertiary Education Coordinator, Worldbank Over the last 13 years Jamil Salmi has performed expert support for higher education reforms in more than 35 countries.

		Peter N. Stearns Provost and history professor, George Mason University Peter Stearns has almost 40 years of experience of combining teaching, research and university administration.

		Treisman Daniel Professor at the Department of Political Science, University of California, Los AngelesDaniel Treisman is a researcher working at the interface of economics, political science and sociology.