Dr Lai (left) presenting a token of appreciation to Prof Yang
Delegates from School of Labor and Human Resources, Renmin University of China (RUC) visited UTAR Sungai Long Campus on 4 March 2019. During the visit, a discussion was held between both parties to consider areas of collaboration.
The delegates from RUC were its Dean for School of Labor and Human Resources Prof Yang Weiguo, Assistant Dean Assoc Prof Liu Xiangbo and Assistant Prof Wang Fei.
Welcoming the delegates on behalf of UTAR were its Division of Community and International Networking (DCInterNet) Director Assoc Prof Dr Lai Soon Onn, Faculty of Accountancy and Management (FAM) Deputy Dean for R&D and Postgraduate Programmes Dr Pok Wei Fong and Head of Department for Economics Sia Bik Kai. Also joining from Kampar Campus via video conference were DCInterNet Deputy Director Dr Chen, I-Chi, Dean for Faculty of Business and Finance Dr Au Yong Hui Nee, Head of Department Dr Choong Yuen Onn, Dean for Faculty of Arts and Social Science Dr Lee Lai Meng, Deputy Dean for Student Development and Industrial Training Dr Noew Hooi San, Head of Department for Psychology and Counselling Dr Chie Qiu Ting, Head of Programme for Master of Psychology Dr Lee Ai-Suan and Centre for Applied Psychology Chairperson Dr Gan Su Wan.
RUC delegates (right) having discussion with UTAR representatives
Dr Lai welcomed the delegates and discussed the possible area of cooperation with RUC in terms of student and lecturer exchange, study tour and internship programme. He added, “It would be great if our lecturers could have a short-term visit to RUC for the purpose of research attachment. I believe it would benefit the lecturers for their research. Besides, we could also have a collaboration on co-teaching system, starting from partial courses.”
Prof Yang, on the other hand, agreed with Dr Lai and said, “Apart from that, I also hope that we could organise an administrative staff exchange for at least half a month in the future. This is not only to see how the management of both parties function, but also to get a better idea on how to improve our management as well. Besides, I also found that we share a similar vision which is to become a global university or school. Hence, I anticipate that our collaboration would create better opportunities for our lecturers and students.” Meanwhile, he also extended his invitation to UTAR lecturers to participate in the “International Summer School” programme which is organised by RUC.
Dr Pok said, “UTAR also provides a dual-master programme. However, RUC students are required to study in China for about two semesters before studying in Malaysia for at least one semester. During that semester, students are required to complete a research project in order to receive the MBA certification from Malaysia. If the students meet the expectations set by RUC, they will receive the MBA certification from China as well. Hence, the students will get dual-MBA certification in just one and half a year.”
A souvenir exchange session then took place between Dr Lai and Prof Yang before the meeting ended.
The visit aimed to further explore the structures and programmes that both universities offer to the students through video and PowerPoint presentations. It also aimed to build rapport and promote mutual understanding between UTAR and RUC.
Prof Yang (right) presenting a token of appreciation to Dr Lai
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