On November 5, 2024, Professor Eric Spears, Executive Director of the Center for Global Engagement at Columbus State University and Mildred Miller Fort Foundation Endowed Chair of International Education, visited the International School of Guangzhou Huali College. He was warmly welcomed by Professor Shuze Tang, Dean of the International School. The meeting was also attended by Ms. Weiwei Lai, Deputy Director of the Center for Language and Culture, Ms. Wei Xu, Secretary of Foreign Affairs, and Ms. Huixin Deng from the Academic Affairs Office.

Dean Shuze Tang welcomes Prof. Eric Spears

Dean Shuze Tang provided Professor Eric Spears with an overview of Guangzhou Huali College, highlighting key aspects such as the campus size, architectural style, facilities, student dormitories, faculty and student population, academic focus, educational achievements, and international collaborations. He emphasized that all eight majors offered by the International School are taught entirely in English, making it the only private undergraduate institution in China to do so. The International School is proud of its diverse and international teaching staff.

Dean Shuze Tang also mentioned that on December 30, 2022, the college was approved by the China Education Association for International Exchange (CEAIE) to join the Sino-American CHEPD 121 Dual-Degree Program. Among the 133 participating institutions in mainland China, 131 are public universities, and only 2 are private undergraduate institutions, with Guangzhou Huali College being one of them.

Dean Shuze Tang Introduced Guangzhou Huali College and the International School to Prof. Eric Spears

Dr. Spears was impressed by the campus and its distinctive full-English teaching platform. He provided a brief introduction to the features and strengths of Columbus State University and expressed his hope for future collaboration with Guangzhou Huali College.

Prof. Eric Spears introduced Columbus State University

Dean Shuze Tang expressed enthusiasm for fostering collaboration with Columbus State University, hoping that more students would participate in the “121” program to enhance their learning experiences and develop their skills in the United States.

Group photo of Prof. Eric Spears with faculty representatives

Prior to the meeting, Professor Eric Spears met with Huali College President Professor Jiesheng Liu, engaging in a brief and pleasant discussion about potential future collaboration.

Prof. Eric Spears visited President Jiesheng Liu

Written by Yingyue Dai

Revised by SM Hashmi

Approved by Shuze Tang