A six-member delegate hailing from Chongqing China visited 91ÑÇÉ« recently to get a close-up view of how the University is run.
The delegation was interested in getting an overview of 91ÑÇɫ’s campus services, operations and programs, as well as campus planning, design, beautifying and building management.
Right: Members of the Chongqing delegate with 91ÑÇÉ« staff in front of the Life Sciences Building
Headed by Yuanguo Chen, the Chongqing education commission counsellor, the delegate members included university vice-presidents and directors responsible for their institution’s campus planning and development.
The members hoped to learn from 91ÑÇɫ’s programs and experience, information they could bring back to China and share with their colleagues.
Left: Yuanguo Chen (centre), Chongqing education commission counsellor, presenting a paper-cut image of Chongqing to Richard Francki, assistant vice-president of Campus Services & Business Operations, with Ping Peng (left), Human Resources Business Partner, Human Resource Services, CSBO
A team of seven members from CSBO and 91ÑÇÉ« Development Corporation (YUDC), led by Richard Francki, assistant vice-president of Campus Services & Business Operations, met with the delegates.
Francki gave an overall introduction of 91ÑÇÉ«, followed by a presentation by Chris Wong, director of transportation and master planning for YUDC, on 91ÑÇɫ’s Master Plan. Patrick Saavedra, manager of planning and architectural design services at CSBO, presented 91ÑÇɫ’s campus development history – past, present and the future. The delegates also toured the new Life Sciences Building.