Zhuhai, Guangdong -- (SBWire) -- 11/30/2015 --Beijing Normal University - Hong Kong Baptist University United International College (UIC) made another massive advancement by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Oberlin College as well as signing a MoU and an exchange agreement with Hendrix College.
The memorandums of understanding that were signed between UIC and Oberlin College as well as UIC and Hendrix College are bilateral agreements that express a convergence of will between the parties, indicating an intended common line of action. It is considered a more formal alternative to a gentlemen's agreement. The exchange agreement that was also signed between UIC and Hendrix College will encourage students from UIC to take part in overseas programmes in the USA as well as the opportunity for American students to come to UIC to take part in programmes in China. These agreements indicate that UIC is expanding its partnerships and building a stronger strategy for its liberal arts educational model.
The signing took place at the end of the 8th Sino-American Liberal Arts Forum that was held at United International College's campus in the Southern Chinese city of Zhuhai from November 18th through November 19th. The forum's theme was "The Future of Liberal Arts Education: Challenges and Possibilities", which was addressed in speeches by distinguished guests and UIC senior management members. The event continued the well-established tradition of holding liberals arts forums to strengthen ties with US Liberal Arts Institutions and to open a transnational forum for liberal arts educators to discuss current issues, exchange views, and to learn from each other's experiences. 2015 marks UIC's 10th anniversary as a liberal arts college, so this was incredibly important for UIC, especially as they hosted the event.
UIC President Ng Ching-Fai and Hendrix College president Dr. William M. Tsutsui signed the Memorandum of understanding and an exchange agreement directly after President Ng signed a Memorandum of understanding with Oberlin's Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Professor Timothy E. Elgren.
About Oberlin College
Oberlin College is a private liberal arts college in Oberlin, Ohio and is famous for its strong field in music conservatory. Hendrix College is also a private liberal arts college located in Conway, Arkansas, which is about 30 miles from Little Rock. United International College was co-founded by Beijing Normal University and Hong Kong Baptist University as the first full-scale cooperation in higher education between Mainland China and Hong Kong as well as being the first approved liberal arts college in Mainland China. The Ministry of Education with full support from local authorities approved UIC's charter and encouraged its mission is to build a new model for liberal education in China and to nurture talented future graduates with international perspectives.
Contact Information:
United International College
28 Jinfeng Road
Tangjiawan
Zhuhai
Guangdong
China
519085
Email: is@uic.edu.hk
Phone: 0086 756 3620058
Website: http://uic.edu.hk/en
