On September 19, 2024, the University of New Haven (USA) and the International School of Guangzhou Huili College successfully conducted a notable online meeting via Zoom to explore and foster deeper collaboration and exchanges in academia and education.

The University of New Haven delegation was headed by Dr. Mario Thomas Gaboury, Vice President for Government Affairs and Global Engagement, and former Dean of the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences. He was accompanied by Dr. Nancy Ortins Savage, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Mr. Gregory E. Eichhorn, Vice President for Enrollment and Student Success.

 Zoom meeting participants from the University of New Haven and the International School of Guangzhou Huali College

The team from the International School of Guangzhou Huili College, headed by Dean Professor Shuze Tang, Dr. Qingqing Zhou (Vice Dean), Dr. Wenzhen Mai, Miss Cecilia Chen, Miss Yingyue Dai, and Miss Huixin Deng, also participated in the meeting.

Both sides held productive discussions on potential collaborations. The University of New Haven outlined courses for credit transfer in eight majors and expressed confidence in the partnership’s prospects. Dr. Zhou of Guangzhou Huili College endorsed the proposals and further detailed the professional cooperation plans.

During the meeting, both parties engaged in detailed and productive discussions on several cooperation topics. The University of New Haven outlined the courses eligible for credit transfer across eight majors and praised the potential of the collaboration. Dr. Zhou, representing Guangzhou Huili College, fully supported the proposals and further refined the specifics of the professional cooperation.

 Agenda discussed on the Zoom meeting

Dean Tang outlined the International School's current international programs, including the Sino-US "1+2+1" program and the "2+2" / "3+1" programs, showcasing the school's proactive approach and extensive experience in international exchange and cooperation. He also provided insights into Chinese students' interest in studying abroad and their preferred pathways for overseas education, while highlighting the fully English-taught academic programs offered by the school. Dean Tang emphasized the International School’s mission to develop globally-minded, applied professionals, expressing strong confidence in the students' English proficiency and academic quality.

Dean Tang introduced the current international programs of the International School, Guangzhou Huali College

The University of New Haven praised the academic programs and collaboration ideas of the International School, Guangzhou Huili College. Dr. Mario then provided an overview of the University of New Haven's cooperation details, including student capacity, program articulations, courses of study, credit transfer, degrees offered, English language requirements, tuition and scholarships, housing, insurance, and other administrative matters.

Dr. Mario introduced the basic information of the University of New Haven

The International School of Guangzhou Huili College expressed strong interest in the University of New Haven's academic programs and looked forward to expanding collaboration in areas such as the "2+2" / "3+1" or "1+2+1" dual degree programs, "3+2" / "4+1" Bachelor-Master programs, student exchange, visiting study programs, and joint research projects. Both parties expressed hope that this meeting would establish a stronger foundation for collaboration and lead to more fruitful outcomes in the future.

The success of this online meeting not only highlighted the proactive approach of both institutions toward international educational cooperation but also opened up new opportunities for future partnerships. As global educational integration progresses, such cooperation will offer both students and faculty new opportunities and challenges, paving the way for a new chapter in international educational collaboration.

Introduction of the University of New Haven

Founded on the Yale campus in 1920, the University of New Haven is a private, coeducational university that has been recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report for academic excellence. Located between New York City and Boston in the shoreline city of West Haven, the University is a diverse and vibrant community of more than 8,800 students from across the globe. The university is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, a successor of the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, and has been since 1948. The University of New Haven is featured in the Princeton Review's 2024 "Best 389 Colleges" guidebook. In 2015, the University of New Haven's College of Business received accreditation from AACSB International, and in 2020 that accreditation was renewed through the 2024-2025 academic year. In 2024, the university was ranked No. 87 among "Regional Universities North" by U.S. News & World Report.

Written by Yingyue Dai & Qingqing Zhou

Revised by SM Hashmi

Approved by Shuze Tang