Newsletter No. 58

CUHK NEWSLETTER 2,437 Graduates in 1994 This year, a total of 2,437 students completed their undergraduate studies at the University. The number of graduates from each department/programme is given below: Faculty of Arts Chinese Language & Literature 81 English 127 Chinese & Translation 9 English & Translation 2 Japanese Studies 2 Fine Arts 23 History 65 Music 16 Philosophy 25 Religion 16 Faculty of Business Administration Professional Accountancy 135 Integrated BBA Programme 346 Faculty of Engineering Computer Science 119 Computer Engineering 23 Electronic Engineering 103 Information Engineering 109 Faculty of Medicine Medicine & Surgery 100 Intercalated Degree Programme in Medical Sciences 5 Nursing (full-time and part-time programmes) 72 177 Faculty of Science Biochemistry 42 Biology 61 Chemistry 69 Physics 66 Mathematics 61 Statistics 30 Faculty of Social Science Anthropology 16 Architectural Studies 26 Economics 105 Geography 62 Government & Public Administration 51 Journalism &Communication 57 Psychology 48 Sociology 76 Social Work 107 Part-time Degree Programmes Business Administration 39 Chinese-English 23 Mathematics-Statistics 4 Music 17 Physical Education 35 Primary Education 45 Social Work 19 182 University Statutes Amended Amendments to University Statutes 1, 6, 11 ， 14 ， 15, 17 ， 20 and 21 were recently approved by the Chancellor of the University. Such amendments have been made to provide for the institution of the 'department' as the basic academic unit at the University. Statute 26 of the University Ordinance was also amended for the purposes of (a) introducing new master's and doctoral degrees; (b) stipulating the 'final term residence' requirement for the conferment of bachelor's degrees; and (c) effecting changes in the requirements for accepting a certificate of proficiency for the purposeof examination exemptions. The amended versions of the relevant statutes are contained in The Chinese University of Hong Kong Calendar 1994-95, to be published around October. Service to the Comm un ity and International Organizations • Prof. Thomas C.W. Mak of the Department of Chemistry has been appointed by HE the Governor as a member of the Hong Kong Council for Academic Accreditation for two years from 8th June 1994. • Dr. Leslie N.K. Lo, dean of education, has been appointed as a member of the Curriculum Development Council for one year from 1st September 1994. (All information in this box is compiled by the Information and Public Relations Office. Contributions should be sent direct to that office for registration and verification before publication.) NO.58SEPTEMBER1994 4