Bulletin Number Three

Four Made Emeritus Professors At its meeting held on 5th May, the University Council has, on the recommendation of the Senate and in accordance with Statute 21 of the University Ordinance, approved the award of the title of Emeritus Professor to the following professors upon their retirement from university service: * Professor Ma Lin - in recognition of his distinction as a biochemist, and to pay tribute to the outstanding leadership he has given the University first as Chair Professor of the Biochemistry Department and Dean of Science, and during the past decade as its Vice-Chancellor. Professor Ma joined the University in 1964 and is to retire on 30th September, 1987. * Professor G.H. Choa — in recognition of his contributions to the medical profession and medical education, and to Hong Kong and above all to the University as its founding Dean of Medicine and Professor of Administrative Medicine from 1977, and since 1979 as Pro-Vice-Chancellor. Professor Choa joined the University in 1977 and is to retire on 31st December, 1987. * Professor Chung Yu-to — in recognition of hi s outstanding scholarship, and of the distinguished services he has rendered to the promotion of business administration and accountancy education at the University as the Professor of Accounting, Dean of Business Administration, and Director of the MBA Programmes. Professor Chung joined the University in 1966 and has retired on 31st August, 1987. * Professor Chan Yau-wa — in recognition o f his outstanding scholarship and contributions to the scientific world and to the University as Professo r of Physics since 1981, and of his dedication to the promotion of scientific education and research. Professo r Chan joined the University in 1971 and is to retire on 30th September, 1987. In accordance with Statute 3 of the University Ordinance, all Emeritus Professors are members of the University, and the award of the title marks a permanent link between the individual professors and the University. Board of Management for the Institute of Science and Technology A Board of Management for the Institute of Science and Technology (IST) has bee n set up with the following membership: Chairman: Professor S.T. Chang, Director of the Institute Members: Dr. H.M. Chang, Honorary Director of the Chinese Medicinal Material Research Centre Professor Thomas Chung Wai Mak, Dean of Science Professor Joseph C.K. Lee, Dean of Medicine Mr. David Gilkes (appointed by the Vice- Chancellor) Secretary: Mrs. Doris Law The terms of reference o f the Board are (a) to allocate funds and other resources of the Institute; (b) to coordinate and to review the activities within the Institute; (c) to consider and deal with the recommendatio of the centres/units within the Institute on development plans and on personnel matters; and (d) to advise the Vice-Chancellor on any matter related to the Institute. Provisional Acceptance Scheme to Continue In view of the success o f the Provisional Acceptance Scheme (PAS) in fulfilling it s objectives as endorsed by the Senate and the University Council and the fact that it is well received by students, the Senate has, at its meeting held on 22nd April, approved the continuation of the PAS. Vice-chancellor-Designate Visited Hong Kong Professor Charles K. Kao, the Vice-Chancellor- De&ignate, arrived in Hong Kong on 2nd May with Mrs. Kao to chair the second meeting o f the University's Engineering Academic Advisory Committee (EAAC) from 5th to 7th May. The EAAC, consisting of ten local and overseas members, was established in 1986 following the completion of feasibility studies made by the University which have led to the proposed introduction of engineering studies in the University in 1988-89. Professor L.B. Thrower, Emeritus Professor of Biology of the University, and Mr. C.L. Crew, Managing Director of Cable & Wireless (HK) Ltd., have been invited to serve as advisers to the EAAC. Miss Linda Hu, Senior Assistant Registrar of the University, is the Secretary of the Committee. While in Hong Kong, Professor Kao attended the Council Meeting on 5th May and received a warm welcome from its members. He was also the guest of honour at a reception given by the Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Ma L i n , on 8th May. The reception was attended by some 100 staff and studen t representatives as well as the alumni. On the same evening, Professor Kao met the press at a press conference which took place in the University. On 12th May, Professor Kao left for a week- long visit to Beijing at the invitation of Tsinghua 16