Bulletin Vol. 6 No. 5 Mar–Apr 1970

A t the moment, we do not know the results of the voting. Some enterprising Sociology students may have conducted an opinion poll, but even such experts, I am sure, dare not make a most definite forecast. It seems to me that if a vote of no confidence is returned, there is no reason why the organizers should be disappointed because they wil l have another opportunity to look over once again the basic principles of the draft constitution. If, on the other hand, a vot e of confidence is returned, then the date of establishing the union will be much nearer. However, before this is actually realized, thinking leaders of the students probably would like to consider carefully the relationships between the students and the staff, and between the students and the University Council. As all of you know, learning is not confined to book reading and listening to lectures, for it must include life both in and outside the campus. Intramural life is not confined to activities among the students themselves, but is closely related t o the staff as well. In ages past, those who were after real learning also sought th e guidance of good teachers on their life as well, and teachers also felt that this was part and parcel of their responsibilities. Therefore, an organization that leads students in enriching their lives should try t o obtain the participation of their teachers in order to reap the benefits of the meeting of minds. As a matter of fact, they were once students too and therefore have a deep understanding of, and sympathy with, the aspirations and needs of students. A t the same time they have been working for many years, and because of their wider horizons, may be able to contribut e valuable material for reference in decision making. Earlier I implied that learning i s extended also to areas outside the University. These are what is usually called the community or society. Since students also live in the community, I suppose they would like to obtain guidance from thi s source. In this respect, the system adopted by The Chinese University really gives the students much convenience, because the community has representatives to co-operate with the administrators and teachers of the University and share their responsibilities, so that town and gown they work togethe r closely for the welfare and education of the next generation. For this reason the constitution of th e University recognises the relationship between the Council and the Student Union. This is a good provision, and I hope it will be valued by the students, and be considered a bridge between them and the community, a medium for co-operation with society ， and a way to maintain stability in Hong Kong. May I extend to you my best wishes for genuine success in preparing the Student Union, so that all can see the mature thinking, harmoniou s life, and responsible action of you all. Semi na rs of T h e Comp a r a t i ve a n d I n t e r n a t i o n al Ed u c a t i o n Soc i e ty A group of 110 American and Canadian educators of The Comparative and International Education Society, led by Prof. Gerald H. Read, Director of International Seminars of the Society, arrived in Hong Kong on 24t h March, 1970. They are university presidents, deans, professors and teachers taking a world tour to hold Seminars on Education in various countries. Seminars wer e held during their stay here at both this University and the University of Hong Kong. On 25th March, the visiting group held a Seminar at the Chapel of Chung Chi College. They were greeted by Dr. C.T. Yung, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University. A t the Seminar, Prof. H. Ar t hur Steiner, Director of the University of California Study Centre in Hong Kong, spoke on "Some Aspects of the Relations between Hong Kong and China". The second talk was given by Mr. H . T. Wu, University Registrar and Director of the School of Education of this University, on the "Administration, Finance, Selection, Examinations, etc., of The Chinese University of Hong Kong". The same group of educators held a Seminar on 26th March in Loke Yew Hall of the University of Hong Kong . Dr. K.E. Robinson, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hong Kong, gave a talk on "The University of Hong Kong"; and Dr. R.F. Simpson, Senior Lecturer in Education of the University, spoke on "Educational Problems and Priorities in Hong Kong". The Secretary of the University Grants Committee, M r . S.F. Bailey, also delivered a speech on "Financing the Universities and Student Assistance Programmes" at the Seminar. The group of educators left Hong Kong on 28th March, 1970. (picture in Chinese section) — 6 —