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Part 3 136 Part 3 • Academic Units and University Extensions CUHK Summer Institute The University has been hosting the CUHK Summer Institute (SI) since 2007 to give secondary school students a taste of university education and campus life. Held in July, the two-week programme provides an invaluable opportunity for final-year secondary school students to prepare for their upcoming undergraduate studies. Every year, the CUHK SI brings together over 300 enthusiastic learners fromHong Kong and around the world to explore different academic disciplines through short courses taught by outstanding CUHK academics, and experience university and residential life through activities led by CUHK students. For information and enquires of the SI: ' (852) 3943 1827 * si@cuhk.edu.hk 8 www.summer.cuhk.edu.hk/si School of Continuing and Professional Studies Director: Dr. Ella Chan ' 2209 0290 7 2603 6565 * scs@cuhk.edu.hk 8 cuscs.hk The School of Continuing and Professional Studies (CUSCS) is endowed with the mission to help learners, including young adults, working adults and the ageing learners, advance their learning, career and life goals. The University Senate endorsed in March 2017 the School Development Plan 2016–2020 which initiated a new phase of development for CUSCS to be a global leader in university continuing education by enriching lives and transforming lifelong learning by keeping pace with learners’ needs; seeking input from stakeholders to keep up with the changing learning demands and staying passionate to innovative leadership. CUSCS offers full-time award-bearing diploma and higher diploma programmes for young adults, and an extensive range of short courses and award-bearing programmes for working adults and lifelong learners through a flexible mode of delivery. In May 2014, CUSCS introduced the Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF), a Hong Kong Programme certified by the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE) of the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). It marks the first career development specialist training programme in Hong Kong that leads to globally recognized certification.