General Education and University Curriculum Reform: An International Conference in Hong Kong
We would like to invite you to cover the following event:
Event: General Education and University Curriculum Reform: An International Conference in Hong Kong
Date: 12 June 2012 (Tuesday)
Venue: M3017 (LT1), 3/F, CityU’s Run Run Shaw Creative Media Center, 18 Tat Hong Avenue, Kowloon Tong
Sessions open for media:
9:00am–9:15am Welcome speech by Professor Arthur Ellis, Provost, City University of Hong Kong
9:15am–9:25am Opening Address by Dr Richard Armour, Secretary-General, University Grants Committee
1:30pm–2:25pm Roundtable discussion with representatives of nine local tertiary institutions in Hong Kong
Academic leaders, innovative teachers, and advocates for reform and quality improvement in higher education in Asia, North America and Europe will discuss university curriculum reform and the enhancement of undergraduate education at the conference.
Dr Armour will talk about the importance of General Education in the 4-year curriculum in his opening address. Senior management from nine local tertiary institutions will share their views about the implementation of General Education in local institutions at the roundtable discussion.
Media enquiries: Connie Ng, Communications and Public Relations Office (Tel: 3442 6807 or 9410 7004)