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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Response to the Teaching and Learning Quality Process Review
In 1996, the University celebrated the fifth anniversary of the opening of its doors to students. We are proud of the progress we have already made towards achieving the mission given to us by the people of Hong Kong--the establishment of a world-class science and technology university to advance learning and knowledge through teaching and research, and to assist in the economic and social development of Hong Kong. Our reputation thus far in basic and applied research is remarkable for so young an institution.
But as we enter the next phase of our developments we welcome the guidance and advice of the University Grants Committee (UGC) Teaching and Learning Process Review (TLQPR) Panel on the processes needed to ensure the continued quality of teaching and leaming. We are particularly grateful that the TLQPR Panel has recognized the caliber and enthusiasm of our academic staff as a positive factor in HKUST's teaching environment.
The Panel has identified ways we can improve the quality assurance processes needed to continuously improve teaching and learning at our University. We agree that this is a priority, and we have been working towards this goal for some time.
Among recent developments are:
The recently forraod Committee for Academic Program Enhancement has already produced a modification of the University's general education program, and is starting a program of staff-student consultations on academic matters.
The School of Humanities and Social Science is redeveloping its courses to better match the preparation and needs of our incoming students.
An orientation and training program has been developed for teaching assistants.
New requirements for individual student advising by faculty have been introduced.
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A comprehensive review system for all our programs is being set up, with the assessment of teaching and learning quality an integral part.
Other initiatives will follow. A number of teaching quality processes have been in place for some time and are working well:
We were the first institution in Hong Kong with a mandatory, common student evaluation of every course, every semester. Results are now shared with students, and play a critical part in the professional review of academic staff.
We were also one of the first institutions in Hong Kong to recognize excellence in teaching with an annual award. Since then a new award has been established that recognizes collective efforts to improve teaching and learning.
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