A New Era Begins 1975-78

values which have shaped the University from its earliest years and which give it a special role in higher education, bo th in Hong Kong and in the international academic world. Thus, Section I, entitled “The Enduring Goals of The Chinese University", describes in detail the special objectives, aspirations, and operational principles o f the University. Supplementing this Section, it should be noted, is an Addendum, entitled “On the Name of The Chinese University of Hong Kong”, a complete copy of Vice-Chancellor's address at the Congregation held 2nd October, 1978, which is included in this Report because of its illuminating relevance to the discussion of the University's permanent educational goals. Section I I describes the two-phase process by which the deep-seated issues regarding University structure and policy were considered and historic changes proposed. In higher education it is a common practice for institutions facing such fundamental problems either to launch a comprehensive self-study in which most of the academic community participates, or to bring in a group of experts to study the problems and to make major recommendations for change. Often bo th means are used, for each has its special value and leverage, as the experience of The Chinese University illustrates. Accepting certain major recommendations in the Final Report of the Working Party, Lord Fulton's distinguished Commission deepened the inquiry and recommended such fundamental changes as to require the Government's adoption of a new Ordinance for The Chinese University. Section III ， accordingly, presents a digest of the provisions of The Chinese University of Hong Kong Ordinance 1976, adopted 23rd December, 1976, which repeals old statutes, resolves long-standing issues of responsibility, provides for participation by Faculty members in academic policy matters, establishes a new role for the Colleges, and makes important changes in the administrative organization. As stated in the Section title, "Foundation for the Future: New Ordinance," the new statutory provisions not only have made all these changes possible in the beginning years of the new era, but will certainly shape the development of The Chinese University in the years to come. Since 1976, the University community has been deeply involved in the implementation of the various provisions of the new Ordinance, particularly those which define a new role for the Colleges. Section I V describes the new organization o f the Colleges, their mode o f operation, and their individualized programmes. The Section also includes a survey o f recent developments in student activities and services. Attached to this Section is an Addendum, entitled “ A Message to the Colleges”, the transcript of a talk given by the Vice-Chancellor in 1977 to College Officers and Fellows. Section V is concerned wi th recent developments in the academic area——the addition o f new disciplines, the strengthening and expansion of existing disciplines, and the formal establishment o f new programmes of instruction. In this regard, particular note of the Reorganization is taken, its consolidation of the three separate College Departments into 5