Calendar 2007–08

The Constituent Colleges 23 Part 1 member of the University Council. He was succeeded by Sir Run Run Shaw. In December 1988, Dr. Woo was elected a permanent member of the board. Sir Run Run was elected honorary chairman and permanent member of the board in December 1991, and was succeeded by Dr. Ho Tim. Dr. Ho Tim retired from this position in June 1995 and was also elected permanent member of the board. The current elected chairman is Mr. Shum Choi-sang. An endowment fund was established in 1973 under the direction of the board of trustees. It provides financial support to many projects and schemes organized by the College, benefiting both students and staff members. The fund is managed by a committee currently chaired by Dr. Thomas H.C. Cheung, vice-chairman of the board of trustees and president of the United College Alumni Association. United College places strong emphasis on whole-person education and broadening the perspective of its students and enhancing their sense of social responsibility. Each year a wide range of activities, including students union and interest groups, Whole Person Development Award Programme, leadership training, social services and incentive schemes, Shum Choi Sang Mentorship Programme, Group Sense Innovation and Entrepreneurial Project Award Programme, Toastmasters Club, organic farming and environmental protection, drama, debate, art and cultural activities, and health series are organized. Through participation in these activities, students develop and improve their personal and social qualities. To keep pace with globalization, students are given more opportunities to take part in overseas study tours and exchange programmes, so that they can learn to live and interact with people from different parts of the world. The College has expanded in the last few years with the completion of the Si Yuan Amenities Centre in December 2001, providing pub and karaoke