International Conference on Open and Online Learning, Penang, Malaysia, 14 June 2007, The Virtual University for Small States of the Commonwealth: Origins and Purpose, Sir John Daniel // My role is briefly to set the stage by recalling the origins and purposes of the Virtual University for Small States of the Commonwealth. // First, I shall explain why the Commonwealth is so interested in small states. // Second, I shall recall how the Ministers of Education had the vision of the VUSSC. // Third, I shall update you on the story so far from an organisational perspective.