Bulletin Vol. 8 No. 7 Feb 1972

Schall Residence has a capacity for 250 students and was officially opened by the Bishop of Essen, the Most Rev. Franz Hengsbach, on 23rd December last year. At the centre of all activities is the imposing new library - the Wu Chung Library - a fully air-conditioned structure of 3 storeys. With the exception of the Science Departments which will remain at the Caine Lane premises until the completion of the University Science Centre scheduled for early April, United College began its second term on the new campus on 24th January. HOUSING BENEFITS AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS OF STAFF The University, since its establishment, has spared no effort in securing housing benefits and training opportunities for as many staff members as possible. Staff of the University are enjoying an extended housing scheme and an extensive Staff Development Programme. The Government has recently agreed to provide housing allowance for all staff members of this University and the University of Hong Kong whose monthly salary is $3,706 or above. This decision will extend housing benefits this year to 76 additional staff members of this University, all of whom are locally recruited Chinese. By 1972-73 the number of new beneficiaries will be 82, and by 1973-74, 110. A generous grant from the Ford Foundation made it possible for the University to initiate a Staff Development Programme as early as 1965. The programme enables staff members to go abroad for further training and advancement. The Staff Development Programme is essential in raising the potential of the academic staff in their ability to cope with the exacting task of building up a new institution of higher learning. Although this programme has benefited all ranks, major emphasis has been placed on affording opportunities to local junior teaching staff to pursue further studies in accordance with the needs of the University. Staff members of the University may also apply for assistance under numerous other schemes financed by educational foundations, other institutions o f higher learning and foreign governments, which provide tuition, living expenses as well as air passages. To date 125 staff members have been sent abroad for further studies. 6 have been granted Staff Development funds fo r the academic year 1972-73, and 7 additional cases are being processed. PERSONALIA Deans of Faculties Mr. Wang Teh-chao, Senior Lecturer in History, United College, has been elected Dean of Faculty of Arts for a period of two years ending 30th October, 1973. Dr. Sutu Hsin, Reader in Business Administration, Lingnan Institute of Business Administration, has been elected Dean of Faculty of Commerce and Social Science for a period of two years ending 30th October, 1973. Dr. Chang Hson Mou, Senior Lecturer in Chemistry, Chung Chi College, has been elected Dean of Faculty of Science for a period of two years ending 30th October, 1973. Appointments Prof. Chiang Yee — Visiting Professor of Fine Arts Dr. Diane K. Gordon — Honorary Lecturer in Music, Chung Chi College Dr. Madaleine Kim — Part-time Lecturer in German, United College Mr. Mok Yin-cheung — Part-time Lecturer in Geography, United College Mr. Winston Woo —Full-time Staff Tutor, Department of Extramural Studies Mr. Lo Chak Yuen — Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Buildings Office Miss Louise Ho — Assistant Lecturer in English, New Asia College - 6 -