On February 18th, the signing ceremony of the three-degree cooperation agreement between Chinese University and Louis University in Italy and George Washington University in the United States was held in the form of online and offline integration. Liu Wei, President of Chinese Min University, Du Peng, Vice President of Luiz University, Andrea Prencipe, Vice President of Louis University, Raffaele Marchetti, President of George Washington University Mark S. Wrighton, and Vice Provost Teresa Murphy attended the ceremony. The three parties reviewed the exchanges and cooperation, held talks on the three degree projects carried out by the cooperation, and solemnly signed the "Global Joint Bachelor Cooperation Agreement". The ceremony was presided over by Marchetti, Vice-Chancellor of Louis University.
Liu Wei reviewed and affirmed the existing exchanges and cooperation between Chinese University and Louis University in Italy and George Washington University in the United States, and pointed out that the signing of the three-degree cooperation agreement in management is of "landmark" significance. He said that the project is conducive to integrating domestic and foreign student resources, teaching resources, reputation resources and cultural resources of higher education in China, Europe and North America, and forming a new international cooperation mechanism for talent training. The outstanding business talents cultivated by the project for the global market will be familiar with the economic culture of asia, Europe and the United States, and become a bridge for the economic interconnection of the three regions in the future. The signing of the three-degree agreement conforms to the trend of world development and the demand for global talents in future economic and social development. Liu Wei said that he is full of expectations for the upcoming three-degree project and wishes the cooperation between the three universities a better future.
Andrea Prenchippe, a university at the University of Louis in Italy, interprets the meaning of the three letters of the English name ACE of the three degree programs. He said A represents both the United States and "awareness" and the ability to recognize events. Students participating in the program are able to become aware of the challenges they face and the complexities of the world. C stands for China and also represents "Cosmopolitan", implying that students can not only recognize their roots, but also have a strong openness. E stands for Europe and also for Entrepreneurship. The three-degree program is carried out in three capital cities, allowing students to experience the entrepreneurial atmosphere of three different cultures, which will benefit them a lot. Principal Prenchippe also spoke of students who will deeply experience cultural diversity, developing inclusivity in the face of complex societies and independence in life. Graduates of the three-degree program will become future leaders with diverse thinking.
George Washington University President Mark Layton began by thanking Chinese University and Louis University in Italy for their strong support for the three-degree program, calling it "unprecedented." President Mark Layton reviewed George Washington University's history of developing global collaborative programs and said the university has always been committed to becoming an academic institution with global influence and actively cultivating talents with an international perspective. The signing of the three-degree program at a special time when the world is facing the challenges of the epidemic is of great significance for George Washington University as a university to exert its own value, inject new energy and create new opportunities. Finally, President Mark Layton congratulated the students who are about to participate in the three-degree program and firmly believes that the program is a powerful combination between three world-renowned universities and will ultimately benefit the students of the three parties.
Du Peng, vice president of the National People's Congress, pointed out that the Beijing Winter Olympics are coming to an end, and Italy will take over the Olympic flame from China to host the 2026 Milan/Cortina d'Ampezzo Winter Olympics. In addition, the China-Italy Year of Culture and Tourism will also be restarted this year. 2022 is also the 50th anniversary of President Nixon's visit to China and the signing of the Shanghai Communiqué. Standing at an important historical node in the development of Sino-Italian and Sino-US relations, the landing of the three-degree program in management at Chinese Min University, Louis University in Italy and George Washington University in the United States can be described as timely and opportune. The strong combination of the three universities and the integration of high-quality discipline resources will further cultivate comprehensive talents with international vision, familiar with Eastern and Western cultures, and adapt to the development of the times, and play an important role in setting the tide, pioneering and leading innovation in the world. It is believed that the development of the three-degree project will also help to cultivate the friendly youth foundation of the three countries, provide talent support for the construction and development of the international community, and make more contributions to the mutual learning of civilizations and people-to-people ties among all countries.
Theresa Murphy, vice provost of George Washington University, said the three-degree program represents the school's educational philosophy, in which students learn through exploration and ultimately grow into shapers of history. As a top university in the field of business management, George Washington University has extensive research and teaching experience, and its graduates excel in various industries.
After the talks, President Liu Wei signed the "Global Joint Bachelor Cooperation Agreement" with Andrea Prenchipe, president of the University of Louis in Italy, and Mark Leiden, president of George Washington University in the United States. Ye Kangtao, Dean of the School of Business, Shi Yan'an, Director of the International Exchange Office, Deng Ziliang, Vice Dean of the School of Business, and Lin Yuan, Deputy Director of the International Exchange Office, attended the signing ceremony.
According to reports, in order to adapt to the new trend of economic and social development for talent demand, Chinese University, Together with Louis University in Italy and George Washington University in the United States, through strong combination and complementary advantages, opened the world's first "Three Bachelors in Management International Program", aiming to cultivate future global business leaders with Chinese cultural awareness. The program lasts four years and awards graduates a bachelor's degree in management from Chinese University, a bachelor's degree in business administration from Louis University, and a bachelor's degree in business (or international business) from George Washington University.
Text/Beijing Youth Daily reporter Liu Jing
Editor/Peng Zhang