Newsletter No. 500

The Constituent Colleges 23 Part 1 Workshop and College Assemblies provide intellectual stimuli to both students and staff. A wide range of activities, including those activities by the students’ union and interest groups, the United College Mr. Fung Sun Kwan 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 events, drama, debate, art and cultural activities, and health series are organized. Through participation in these activities, students develop in personal and social aspects. Students are given more opportunities to take part in overseas study tours and exchange programmes under the College’s Globe-oriented Active Learning (GOAL) Programme, and a wide range of scholarships and awards. Eligible students also receive support to pursue postgraduate studies overseas. The College provides financial subsidies to over 370 students each year. The Hostel Residence Grant is also established to provide subsidies to students with financial difficulties for hostel fees in order to encourage them to participate in college activities. To provide pastoral care to students, the Dr. Thomas Cheung Tutorial Scheme was established for students to vent their feelings, share their experience and help each other in a web-based tutorial setting. The College also promotes moral education through the Shum Wai Yau Moral Education Scheme. The College’s four hostels can now accommodate 1,267 students. In 2008–09, a total of 2,902 students were assigned to United College, of whom 1,376 were male and 1,526 female.