On September 18,Professor David Airey, the consultant of Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Xu Huiqun, Quality Testing Coordinator, Dr. Zhen Qizhang, Director of Mainland Affairs Office and Dr. Shang Songmin, Institute of Textile and Clothing cooperation project supervisor visited XPU and made a pre-evaluation about cooperative projects in running schools.
In the morning, Liu Jiangnan, director of Administrative Committee, first on behalf of the university in the VIP lounge of Jinhua campus gave a cordial welcome to the visiting guests, and people in charge of Management College, International Office and Graduate Department attended the meeting.
Liu Jiangnan reviewed the history of cooperation and affirmed the achievements. He said that XPU played an important role in the development and talent cultivation of the textile, clothing industry in China. The demanding for people who possess both knowledge of textile and clothing and advanced management concept is highly increased. The “Master's Degree in Garment and Textile Education Project”, held by Hong Kong Polytechnic University and XPU can solve the problem. The pre-evaluation will improve the teaching quality and social influence. We all wish we can make great achievements in the future.
Then the delegation visited the Lintong campus, Textile and Clothing Museum and School History Museum and had a further understanding about the history and current situation. In the afternoon, the delegation had a discussion with the students and supervisors of the project and knew the development situation.
The Master's Degree in Garment and Textile Education Project” has been held successfully for eight times. The opening ceremony for ninth class will be held in September 27th. There are 97 undergraduates in the project and 252 students have graduated from Hong Kong Polytechnic University and obtained master's degree.