To further bridge the gap between faculty and students and to genuinely listen to students' voices, Limerick International College recently held a dean-student symposium. Zhang Changsen, Secretary of the Party Committee and Dean of the College, Zhu Lin, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Vice Dean, and He Junyi, Vice Dean, each engaged in cordial exchanges with the students. Grounded in the students' real academic and daily life, the symposium used face-to-face dialogue to build an efficient communication channel, helping students clarify their paths for growth.
Zhang Changsenand students
Zhang Changsen introduced the college's complete organizational structure, giving students a comprehensive understanding of the functions and division of responsibilities across various departments. He also highlighted the college's educational philosophy, program strengths, faculty resources, and talent development features, helping students develop a strong appreciation for the college's academic capacity and professional prospects, thereby boosting their confidence and sense of belonging in their chosen fields.
He Junyi and students
He Junyi focused on academic growth and class development. In view of the learning characteristics of first-year students, he shared practical and effective study methods suited to the university stage, drawing on his own experience. He also strongly encouraged classes to regularly organize diverse cultural, sports, academic exchange, and team-building activities, so as to strengthen camaraderie, unite class forces, and foster a positive, upward-looking class atmosphere.
Zhu Lin and students
Zhu Lin addressed international-oriented cultivation and student development pathways, responding one by one to students' concerns about the international education components. He detailed the schedule of foreign-taught courses and the IELTS improvement training plan, reiterated the strict line on examination integrity, and urged students to develop regular sleep routines so as to devote full energy to their studies. He also provided guidance on future planning, encouraging students to set clear goals and make early preparations.
The symposium was marked by an enthusiastic interactive atmosphere and practical, substantive discussions, which clarified pathways for students' on-campus learning and career development. Students not only gained useful study methods and received answers to their daily-life concerns, but also deeply felt the college's care and warmth. Looking ahead, the college will continue to build more communication platforms and make faculty-student exchanges a regular practice.
