Annual Report, April 1990 to June 1991

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[evdate 1991-06-15] CHAIRMAN'S FOREWORD This is the third Annual Report submitted to the Chancellor on the activities of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and it covers the period from 1 April 1990 to 30 June 1991. Since the formal incorporation of the University on 10 April 1988, its funding has been derived from the Government through the Education and Manpower Branch. However, as from 1 July 1991 the University will obtain its Government funding through the University and Polytechnic Grants Committee (UPGC). The University will, also at the same time, change its financial year to coincide with

its academic year which commences from 1 July. To facilitate this transition, this

third Annual Report covers an extended period of fifteen months. I would like at this appropriate juncture to record our appreciation to the Secretary for Education

and Manpower and his officers for their guidance and support over the past three

and a half years. During the period under review we saw the Phase I campus construction approaching completion at the end of the period and the commencement of the Phase II in September 1990. The fact that, with the timely progress in campus construction, the target date of October 1991 for admission of the first class of

students will be achieved is due in no small measure to the Stewards, and in particular their Chairman, of the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club. They have supported the University not only with a most generous donation of almost HK$2 billion towards the construction cost but also by acting as the project manager.

The building of this extensive and complex structure in such a remarkably short time has indeed been a herculean task, and we look forward to continued co- operation as work on Phase II of the campus development proceeds. Preparation work for the opening of the University has been much intensified during the period. A monumental exercise was being carried out to procure and install furniture and equipment for the various areas in the campus, such as laboratories, library, offices, lecture theatres, etc, in time for the October 1991

admission of students. Parallel efforts were also made to plan and design academic

courses, resulting in the publication of two separate prospectuses for under- graduates seeking admission in respectively 1991/92 and 1992/93 academic years, and also of a prospectus for postgraduates in 1991/92. I wish to express my gratitude to all the staff of the University, under the leadership of the Vice- Chancellor and President, for their hard work and dedication in carrying out their

duties and meeting the great challenge As increasing numbers of academic staff were in post we were able to set up on 1 January 1991 the Senate, which is the supreme academic body of the Uni- versity. It has now taken over the work of the Academic Planning and Devel- opment Committee directly under the Council. This Committee has always been regarded as a transitional arrangement. I would like to take this opportunity in

expressing our sincere appreciation to the Chairman and Members of the Com- mittee for all their time and efforts spent in the planning and development of academic matters since October 1986 when the Planning Committee for the Third University started to function. The fifteen months under review has been a period of greatly intensified activity, and remarkable progress has been achieved in a wide diversity of areas.

Without the understanding, co-operation and support of all the parties concerned,

including many officials in various Government Branches and Departments and in the University and Polytechnic Grants Committee, we would not have been able to achieve so much in so short a time. Such a concerted effort was made possible because we all have a common objective of pro- viding adequate and high-quality tertiary educa- tion in Hong Kong to meet the increasing needs of the community. On behalf of my colleagues on the Council, I wish to record our gratitude to all of them. Sir Sze-yuen CHUNG, GBE, JP BSc(Eng)(Hons), PhD, DSc(Hon), Finally, it remains for me to thank all my LLD(Hon), DEng (Han), DBA(Hon), FEng, HonFIMechE, colleagues on the University Council and its vari- ous Committees most sincerely for their enthusi- HonFHKIE, FI;LlfgE, CBIM, Order of the Sacred Treasure (Japan). Chairman of the Hospital Authority astic support and wise counsel during the past fifteen months. Former Senior Member of the Executive and Legk!ative Councils Chairman, HKUST Council II VICE-CHANCELLOR'S OVERVIEW The period under review has again been one of rapid progress in the devel- opment of the University. The major and overriding concern has been to ensure that the University will be able to deliver education of the highest standard to its

first intake of 700 students in October 1991, and that high calibre academic staff

will have been recruited to build a strong foundation for research and service. Both

goals have been achieved. Although the construction of the Phase I academic complex and student and staff housing quarters is slightly behind schedule, by the beginning of September

1991 all academic and administrative departments will be operating from the new campus in time for the commencement of classes on 2 October 1991. A major procurement exercise has been conducted in parallel with Phase I campus con- struction, and the furnishing and equipping of the buildings will be well advanced

at the time of occupation. Funding for Phase II construction, which is ahead of schedule, no longer presents a problem thanks to the generosity of The Royal Hong

Kong Jockey Club and the support of the Government. An application was made to the UPGC requesting that planning and design for Phase III be allowed to begin

no later than mid-1991 so that construction can commence in 1993 and be com- pleted in 1995. The request was not entertained on the grounds that a decision by the Executive Council in October 1958 restricts the University's total enrolment

to 7,000 by the end of the 1994-97 Triennium. A renewed request has been sub- mitted and is under consideration by the UPGC; a reply is awaited. Staff recruitment has gone very well. In addition to senior academic admin- istrators, about 90 teaching staff will have been appointed when the University opens in October 1991. The number will increase to about 120 in the second semester. Although it falls short of the 136 earmarked by the UPGC in the 1991/ 92 Recurrent Budget, it represents all that the University will be able to support

within the confines of that budget. Very high standards have been set to ensure that our students will obtain the finest education available. Major planning objectives include the establishment of research programmes of high academic quality and productivity within all Departments, and the forging of strong links

between our applied research and Hong Kong's industrial and commercial devel- opment. The recruitment of academic staff has been carried out with great care with regard to these objectives. A Research and Development Branch has been established which is exploring collaborative projects between the University's staff

and local government and industry. The Branch will adopt a leadership role in

developing and providing consultancies I ?lating to environmental issues, energy,

infrastructure development, and technology-based industries. Student admission was accorded a very high priority. Without the benefit of past experience and with a limited number of academic staff in post, selecting

students from over 10,000 applicants for 1991 admission and from over 16,000 applicants who applied through the new Joint University and Polytechnic Ad- missions System for 1992 admission was not an easy task. In the selection process,

we have not depended solely on examination results. We have paid attention also to attributes which cannot be readily quantified: academic potential, prin-

cipals' comments, extra-curricular activities, and the applicants' essays. At the

end, approximately 2,000 applicants were interviewed for 1991, and 4,000 for 1992.

The feedback from staff and students alike has been most positive. In common with our sister institutions, we received a 1991/92 budget allo- cation from the UPGC which was considerably lower than expected. Although it has been necessary to cut our expenditure accordingly, both our undergraduate

and postgraduate teaching programmes will be protected. Research programmes of high quality and fundamental to the academic mission of a world-class tech- nological university will be vigorously pursued. Essential supplemental and maintenance work on the physical facilities will be implemented, and the most basic academic and administrative support services will be provided. The areas which will be severely curtailed are applied R & D projects which provide support

to Hong Kong's economic and industrial development. These are the verv areas , which, by mandate, define a unique personality for the new University. Support for a technological university, indeed for any university, represents a society's invest- ment in its own future. For sustained stability and prosperity, the Government must commit financial sources to Hong Kong's human and technological infrastructures as vigorously as to its physical infrastructure. Given that the Gov- ernment has taken a number of new initiatives related to tertiary education and technology, the prospects appear favourable. Prof. Chia-Wei WOO BS, MA, PhD Vice-Chancellor & President HKUST

CONTENTS Chairman's Foreword Vice-Chancellor's Overview 111 Council and Staff Major Events 6 - Campus Construction and Development 11 7 Finance 14 - Academic Development 19 - Research 32 - Students 35 - Infrastructure 41 - Furnishing and Equipping the Campus 50 - Appendices 59

COUNCIL AND STAFF The University Council The University Council, which is the supreme governing body of the University, met in plenary session twice during the period under report. The University Ordinance provides for the appointment of 18 Council members of which nine are appointed by the Chancellor, and the other nine by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the Council. In addition, there are a number of ex-officio members and public officers. During the report period there were several changes in the membership of the Council. Mr Vincent LO Hong-sui, Mr TAM Chung-ding, Pro- fessor I'. G. MOORE and Professor David J. TEDFORD retired from the Council in early April 1990. Mr LEE Hon-chiu and. Professor Akito ARIMA joined the Council in April and June 1990 respectively. Mr T. H. CHAU succeeded Mr John CHAN on 24 June 1991 following the latter's transfer from the post of Secretary for Trade and Industry. The contribution made by all of these retiring members to the development of the University is greatly appreciated.

The Standing Committee of the Council, comprising both chairmen and vice-chairmen of all committees of the Council and chaired by the Council's Chairman, acts for the Council between plenary sessions on all matters requiring policy and executive decisions. In addition to the Standing Committee, the Council conducted much of its business through its specialised commit- tees: the Academic Planning and Development Committee, the Appointments Committee, the Campus Planning and Estates Management Committee, the Campus Project Management Committee, the Conditions of Service Committee, the Finance Committee, the Inaugural Campaign Committee and the Re- source Development Committee. With the establishment of the Senate on 1 January 1991, the Academic Planning and Develop- ment Committee, whose role was regarded as transitional, was disbanded. The membership of bership and terms of reference in Appendix A(i) and (ii>. the Council as well as the mem- of these committees are set out Staffing the University The success of a university depends overwhelmingly on the quality of its academic staff. In science, engineering, and man- agement a university is regarded as either world-class or medio- cre; there is very little middle ground. Academic staff recruit- ment, therefore, is of primary importance. In the University's first decade, almost 1,000 academic staff will have to be recruited in fields where worldwide shortages are already acute.

Since Hong Kong produces a negligible number of doctor- ates, and recruiting from sister tertiary institutions is a counter- txoductive activitv, it is apparent that the main source of can- I , ' I A didates will have to be from overseas. This is not necessarily because it will help Hong Kong to remain international cosmopolitan, increase the import of talent and technology, bad and and uphold the University's academic standing. It is clear, however, that an already difficult task will become monumental, not helped by the fact that research funding is low by First or Second World standards, and that Hong Kong's future contains elements of political uncertainty. Recruitment Situation The original staff establishment at 1 April 1990 was 481 posts. At the end of June 1991, it had grown to 533 posts. Of the 533 posts, 441 have been filled and 85 further offers of appointment have been made, of which 76 have been accepted to date. Senior Staff Appointments The University is satisfied with the initial phase of its recruit- ment efforts. During the period, the Council, on the endorsement of the Standing Committee and the recommendation of the Ap- pointments Committee, approved a number of senior appoint- ments. Professor Thomas E. STELSON Vice-Chancellor for Research and joined the University as Pro- Development. He was for-

merly Professor of Civil Engineering and Executive Vice Presi- dent at the Georgia Institute of Technology (USA). Professor Donald A. GEORGE, formerly Dean of Applied Sciences at Simon Fraser University (Canada), was appointed as Associate Pro- Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs. Other senior academic staff assuming duty or whose appoint- ments were approved by Council, in chronological order, were: Deputy Head of Department of Finance & Economics Prof. Yuk-shee CHAN Head of Department of Finance & Economics Prof. Nai-fu CHEN Head of Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering Prof. Peter W. CHEUNG Head of Division of Humanities & Professor of History Prof. Hong HSU Dean of Science Prof. Shain-Dow KUNG Acting Dean of Business Sr Management Prof. James Clayburn LA FORCE, Jr Pro-Dean of Business & Management Dr Ernest J. SCALBERG Head of Department of Civil & Structural Engineering Prof. C. K. SHEN Head of Department of Computer Science Prof. Vincent Y. SHEN

Senior administrative staff assuming duty during the same period or whose appointments were approved by Council were: Director of Educational Technology Centre Dr Donald M. BOEHNKER Director of Laboratory Services Mr Neal E. WOLFE

MAJOR EVENTS The following are a selection of major events which took place in the University during the period from 1 April 1990 to 30 June 1991: 1990 7-9 April: The University Council met in Plenary Session. Major items on the agenda included refinement of the draft statutes of the Academic Senate, the decision to rename and restructure the General Education Centre to become the School of Humanities and Social Science, and a resolution confirming the opening of the University in 1991. 25-27 April: The third Academic Staff Meeting was held in Santa Monica, California. Topics discussed included inter-School cur- riculum requirements, postgraduate programmes, and specific technical r>reoarations for the inaugural academic year. I I 30 May: The Topping Out graduate and Postgraduate Ceremony of the mid-level Under- Housing Complex was held. 30 June: The Research Centre and Departments of Biology and Biochemistry hosted a meeting with some 200 delegates of the Society of Chinese Bioscientists in America (SCBA) Symposium to introduce the University, recruit staff, and establish research links.

6-7 September: The University Council met in Plenary Session. Decisions made included atxxoval of the statutes for the estab- A A lishment of the Academic Senate, with effect from 1 January 1991; the appointments of Mr I.F.C. MACPHERSON as Pro-Vice- Chancellor for Administration and Business and Prof. Thomas E. STELSON as Pro-Vice-Chan- cellor for Research and Development; and, the production of a General Trust Deed enabling the University to establish, promote, and develop research institutes and facilities. 17-21 September: Staff from Hong Kong's tertiary institutions, led by the University's Research Centre and of Hong Kong Baptist College's Faculty of Science, organised "Environment '90", a workshop on environmental science and technology. Speakers from the Hong Kong Government, industry and academic insti- tutions, as well as leading figures from Canada, the US, and the UK participated. The workshop's keynote speaker was Dr Paul B. MACCREADY, who was named "Engineer of the Century" by the American Association of Engineers in 1979 for his work on human-powered vehicles.

27 October: Officials of the University and of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) signed an agreement formaIly establishing a co-operative, cultural, and academic agreement between the two universities' business schools. As part of the agreement, UCLA will send staff to work with the Universitv to co-found its School of Busi- ness and Man- agement, to initiate joint executive edu- cation pro- grammes, and to advise on curricular and research mat- ters. In return, the University will provide a home for UCLA's Anderson Graduate School of Management in the Asia-Pacific region, offering opportunities for regional contacts, administra- tive and technical support, and academic expertise. 5-7 November: The School of Engineering Academic Advisory Committee convened for the first time. The Committee com- prises 11 renowned scholars and engineering educators from the US, UK, Canada, and Japan; its mission is to help guide the development of the University's School of Engineering.

30 November: Topping Out of the Main Academic Building marked the end of structural works for the entire Phase I build- ings. His Honour the Deputy to the Governor Sir David FORD addressed some 200 invited guests at the ceremony, which took place on the roof of the recently completed building. This phase of development comprises student residential halls, and senior and junior staff quarters, as well as the Academic Building which includes lecture theatres, laboratories, the library, computer cen- tre, support service facilities, and administrative offices. 1991 V-18 January: Jointly sponsored by the Department of Mechani- cal Engineering and the Council on Aeronautical Research of the British Commonwealth, the Specialist Workshop on Simulation through Scientific computation was held at the Uni- versity. Prof. Pin TONG, Head of Mechanical En- gineering, served as the main driv- ing force.

1 March: The Academic Senate met for the first time, assuming the former role of the Council's Academic Planning and Devel- opment Committee in accordance with Council directives. stitute, jointly sponsored their first executive education programme in Hong Kong. Entitled "Managing the Information Resource: Breaking Away with Information Technology in the '~OS," the residential programme attracted more than 40 high-level execu- 26-28 June: The School of Science Advisory Committee met for the first time. The Committee of 11 renowned scientists consulted with academic staff, and gave advice on a broad range of aca- demic issues from undergraduate programmes, to research di- rections, and resource and staffing requirements.

CAMPUS CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT Completion of Phase I The main focus of activity on the Clear Water Bay campus has been the construction of the Phase I buildings. These comprise academic and administrative accommodation together with resi- dential buildings for both staff and students. Construction of the superstructure has progressed well but in more recent months the high degree of complexity and the extremely short contract period have combined to create a number of difficulties. The emphasis, however, has been on maintaining quality despite the time pressures. Some delay has been experienced. Nevertheless, the move from temporary accommodation will commence as planned, and by the beginning of September 1991 all academic and administrative departments will be oper- ating from the new campus. Staff and students will be taking up residency in late September 1991, in time for the commencement of classes on 2 October 1991. In parallel with the construction operation, a major procure- ment exercise has been undertaken to ensure that the furnishing and equipping of the buildings is sufficiently advanced by the time occupation takes place. Supplementary contracts including the construction of the sewage tunnel and the northern access road contracts have been completed.

Phase II Campus Development Construction of Phase II of the campus commenced in September 1990 and, when completed at the end of 1992, will provide sufficient accommodation for a student population of 7,000. A substantial quantity of laboratory accommodation is provided in this phase together with lecture rooms, academic offices, and administrative space. Residences for 1,400 students will be added, together with outdoor sports facilities and addi- tional staff housing. Construction is slightly ahead of schedule and the procure- ment of furniture and equipment is planned to commence in September 1991.

Campus Development Beyond Phase II The UPGC has not yet approved the University's capital submission to commence the design of the planned Phase III accommodation. Subject to funding being provided, the Phase III develop- ment of the campus will enable the student population to be increased to its full capacity of 10,000 FTE. On the basis of current academic planning, additional accommodation will be required for the 1997/98 student intake. The University's capital devel- opment plans have again been submitted to Government. In submitting its request at this time, the University wishes to avoid the pitfalls of fast-track programming, where design and con- struction overlap. It is essential that approval to commence design be given quickly.

FINANCE From 1 July 1991, the University will be funded through the UPGC. Prior to that date, the University is funded directly by the Government, and funding arrangements followed Govern- ment procedures. To effect a smooth transition from Government funding to UPGC funding, the University Accounts cover the period from 1 April 1990 to 30 June 1991, with recurrent income and expenditure for the normal Government fiscal year ending on 31 March 1991 and the three-month period from 1 April 1991 to 30 June 1991 shown respectively in columnar form. As a consequence, to coincide with the UPGC financial year, subse- quent financial years will end on 30 June, instead of 31 March. On the basis of Government procedures, financial provision is separated into three categories: Construction Budget Capital Funding - Furniture and General Equipment - Basic Teaching Equipment - Specialist Equipment and Facilities Recurrent Budget Construction Budget In May 1988, the Finance Committee of the Legislative Coun- cil approved a construction budget, excluding furniture and general equipment, for Phases I and II of the University Campus of $1,930 million at Government Building Tender Price Index (TN) 430. This included an allowance for inflation of $310 million. The B

Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club, which manages the construction of the campus as a turnkey project, contributed $1,500 million of that budget. The high inflation experienced in Hong Kong during the last few years and several other factors have resulted in a substantial increase in the cost of campus construction. As detailed by the Jockey Club, one major factor was exceptional increases in the cost of electrical and mechanical services (E&M) which were grossly out of step with the Government's Building Tender Price Index; the latter measures only inflation in the structural and architectural elements of Government projects but ignores the E&M elements. Another major factor was the extremely fast- track approach. Other factors contributing to the increase in the project cost include location difficulties, unavoidable delays in academic input, underprovision for staff housing, increased foundation and retaining wall costs following detailed geophysi- cal examinations, advanced Phase III campus construction works, additional contingencies fees, and management costs. As a result, the Finance Committee of the Legislative Council approved a revised construction budget of $3,548 million for Phases I and II of the project, excluding furniture and general equipment. The Jockey Club agreed to contribute $1,926 million of the total budget. Capital Funding Capital funding has three elements: furniture and general equipment, basic teaching equipment, and specialist equipment

and facilities. Total capital funding required for Phases I and II of the campus project was formulated on the basis of The Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club's costing for building-dependent items and a priced inventory supplied by consultants employed by the University. Furniture and Geneml Equipment Financial provision for furniture and general equipment is normally calculated by formula which allows 12.5% of the cost of the building for furniture and general equipment. As a result of revision of the construction budget, the Finance Committee of the Legislative Council on 13 July 1990 approved a revised budget of $453 million for furniture and general equipment. Bclsic Temhing Equipment The Government approved $41.14 million for basic teaching equipment in the year from 1 April 1990 to March 1991, and informed the University that additional requirements would be funded through the UPGC from 1991/92. Having reviewed its purchase programme, the University advised Government that orders for many of the 1991/92 requirements would need to be placed in advance, in order to accommodate a lead time of 12 months or more for delivery, installation, and testing. Subse- quently the University submitted its basic teaching equipment proposal for Phase I. Following advice from the UPGC, the Finance Committee of the Legislative Council on 13 July 1990

agreed to provide a total of $194 million to meet basic teaching equipment requirements for Phase I. Phase II requests will be submitted by the University separately. Specialist Equipment and Facilities The Government has approved a provision of $700 million for specialist equipment and facilities at the University. This sum is being released to the University over four years starting from 1 April 1990. The Government has further advised that funds for individual staff research and operating and maintenance costs, in connection with specialist equipment and facilities, should be obtained through the UPGC. Recurrent Budget Recurrent funding for the University is at present provided directly by the Government. From 1 July 1991 funding will be provided through the UPGC. Recturen t Account for the Period 1 April 1990 to 30 June 1991 An examination of the audited Accounts at Appendix B shows that the total recurrent income for the year to 31 March 1991 amounted to $222.60 million, of which $204.70 million was pro- vided by the Government. Income of $17.90 million, primarily bank interest, was generated by the University. Actual recurrent expenditure for the year was $209.32 million. The underspending arose mainly from savings on staff salaries and benefits.

In respect of the three-month period from 1 April 1991 to 30 June 1991, examination of the audited Accounts also shows that the total recurrent income amounted to $109.34 million, of which $103.23 million was provided by the Government. Income of $6.11 million, largely bank interest, was generated by the Uni- versity. Actual recurrent expenditure for the three-month period was $97.23 million. On the assumption that any surplus could be carried forward to the 1991/92 financial year and in view of the relatively tight financial situation projected for 1991/92, the underspending was in accordance with financial planning. In the event, a surplus of $12.11 million was achieved; subject to formal approval being obtained from Government, the entire surplus will be carried forward to 1991/92. University Funds and Designated Endowment Funds Donations, benefactions and other non-Government funds received during the period amounted to $38.56 million. Pay- ments totalling $1.21 million were made during the period in accordance with the purposes of these funds. Together with interest income of $1.75 million and the respective balances brought forward from 1989/90, the balance for these funds totalled $52.14 million as at 30 June 1991.

ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology com- prises the School of Science, the School of Engineering and the School of Business and Management, each of which offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and the School of Humanities and Social Science which has only postgraduate programmes but offers undergraduate courses to students in the other schools. Establishment of the Senate The Senate is the supreme academic body of the University. The work of the Academic Planning and Development Com- mittee, prior to the recruitment of a significant number of aca- demic staff, was regarded as transitional pending the establish- ment of a Senate. With effect from 1 January 1991, the University Council approved the establishment of the Senate, and the con- sequential abolition of the Academic Planning and Development Committee. The duties of the Senate are set out in the University Ordinance but the Ordinance does not define its powers, membership or procedures. Statutes establishing the Senate were, therefore, drafted by the Council under section 23 of the University Ordinance. Much of the work of the Senate will

consist of establishing academic policy and reviewing the de- tailed academic work carried out by administrators, school boards, departments and committees. The Statutes, which provide for a Senate membership of 52 plus provision for the selection of a further three co-opted members, are presented in Appendix C. On 5 February 1991, the Vice-Chancellor, as Chairman of the Senate, convened an informal meeting of designated ex-officio Senate members to resolve a number of issues relating to the elected positions on the Senate. Appropriate elections were held, and the first formal meeting of the Senate was convened on 1 March 1991. General Considerations The initial phase of Campus construction can accommodate an enrolment of 2,000 students. The initial intake in October 1991 will be 700, including both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Target enrolment for 1992/93 is 1,840 and by 1993/ 94, when the second phase of construction pleted, planned enrolment is 3,450. With second phase, the campus will be able to students. will have been com- the addition of this accommodate 7,000 The undergraduate curriculum offers improvement over both the sharply focused programme structure prevalent in tradi- tional Hong Kong and British universities and the broad-based liberal arts and science education found in many American universities. The academic programmes at the University are based on a credit system.

The University has developed a course-load matrix whereby no undergraduate will take more than two-thirds of his class work within his or her own school, and each will be required to take a minimum of 12 credits in the School of Humanities and Social Science. The remaining requirements will be spread over courses offered by departments in other schools. One additional principle is that, as much as possible, every course must be representative of the discipline from which it comes whether offered to majors or non-majors. Students from different depart- ments will mingle and learn from one another, and see the approaches taken in other disciplines. An objection to broad-based education is that insufficient time is left in the schedule for the student to learn the subject matter in his chosen speciality. The University believes, how- ever, that for present-day careers, "rational breadth" is preferred over narrow specialisation. In any case, no amount of formal teaching is sufficient to cover all the subjects in a field, and only the basics will not subsequently be outdated. The main purpose of a formal professional education is to provide a strong foun- dation and help students acquire the knowledge to learn on their own. Active programmes of research in all schools will create special opportunities for students. Postgraduate students will actively participate in high quality research projects. They will learn from mentors at the forefront of their fields. These ad- vanced-degree students will use both their hands and minds, and be prepared to "hit the ground running" when they leave the

University to find their places in industry and academe. Master of Business Administration (MBA) students will prepare case studies using Hong Kong's vast world of commerce as their research laboratory. They will have begun contributing to the business community even before graduation. Opportunities for participation in research will also be avail- able to a significant fraction of undergraduate students, who will benefit from an environment where knowledge and technique are constantly being developed, where state-of-the-art equip- ment is used, and where their teachers will communicate the excitement of discovery from personal experience. These stu- dents will be exceptionally well prepared to face the emerging challenges of Hong Kong's industry and commerce. Academic development proposals for the 1992-95 triennium were submitted to the UPGC in April 1991. As the Hong Kong Government had made the improvement and expansion of ter- tiary education one of its main priorities for this decade, and because this expansion was under active discussion, the Univer- sity and the other UPGC funded tertiary institutions were ad- vised that recurrent funding would be considered only for 199l/ 92 and that further academic proposals would be requested.

The academic plans of the University's schools follow: School of Science The School of Science will provide first degree and post- graduate programmes in the basic sciences and mathematics. In keeping with the University's philosophy of breadth as well as depth, students in the undergraduate programmes offered by the School will be required to take instruction from departments other than their own, including departments housed in other schools. In common with all undergraduates at the University, their studies will also include courses drawn from the humanities and social sciences. In response to the needs of Hong Kong and consistent with the special mission of the University, the departments in the School of Science will emphasize studies in applied science, in addition to a strong core of instruction and research in basic science. In the early planning for the School, departmental models were developed that identified those specialities within each discipline that have the greatest potential for contributing to the economic and technological development of Hong Kong. In view of the limited resources available, each department will concen- trate on a few of these selected specialities. The areas that have been implemented and which will be introduced during the 1992-95 triennium depend on a number of factors, including the availability of experienced senior staff, overall academic balance, and interdisciplinary relationships with other departments.

The School will play a significant service role in providing instruction in science and mathematics for students in other schools. Students enroled in many of the University's programmes will require a solid grounding in the fundamentals of physics, chemistry, and mathematics. Interdisciplinary study and research related to biotechnology will draw on the expertise of the Department of Biology and Department of Biochemistry. Since introductory work in science and mathematics is often a prerequisite for more advanced and specialised work in En- gineering and Business and Management, all of the departments are being inaugurated in 1991. Each will offer an undergraduate programme leading to the Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree, a postgraduate programme leading to the Master of Science (MSc) degree, and research oriented programmes leading to the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees. The planned enrolment in the departments of the School are provided in the following table: ' Planned Enrolment, School of Science Department Undergraduate Postgraduate 91/92 92/93 93/94 94/95 91/92 92/93 93/94 94/95 Biochemistry 20 59 113 166 6 10 18 27 Biology 40 98 170 232 6 13 28 42 Chemistry 40 98 170 232 6 13 28 42 Ma thema tics 40 108 198 291 6 13 2s 44 Physics 40 103 184 262 6 13 28 44 Total 180 466 835 1183 30 62 130 199

School of Engineering The School of Engineering will offer undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in a number of important fields of engineering and computer science. In a technological society, the engineering disciplines form the critical interface between tech- nical knowledge and commercial applications. This fact places the School of Engineering at the heart of the mission of the University. In keeping with this mission, students in the School of Engineering will include courses from the School of Business and Management in their studies and be expected to acquire a solid grounding in related scientific disciplines and mathematics. In common with all undergraduates, they will also be required to take courses in the humanities and social sciences. Because of the University's emphasis on applied science and the management of technological enterprises, students in other schools will also take courses in the School of Engineering as part of their programmes. The services provided by the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Electrical and Elec- tronic Engineering are especially significant in this regard. Development of the School of Engineering will be phased in over the triennium, with Computer Science and Electrical and Electronic Engineering being inaugurated in 1991. Postgraduate programmes in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Department of Civil and Structural Engineering will begin also in 1991, with undergraduate programmes in these departments to be inaugurated in 1992. The Departments of Chemical Engi- neering and Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering are

scheduled for inauguration in 1993. The phased, although still rapid, development of the School gives time for careful imple- mentation of the School's organisation and academic programmes so that they can be well integrated with the needs of Hong Kong's developing industries and consistent with local requirements for the professional certification of graduates. Each department will offer an undergraduate programme leading to the Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree, and post- graduate programmes leading to the MSc, MPhil, and PhD de- grees. Undergraduate teaching in the School of Engineering will be supported by a number of laboratories to provide demonstra- tions and hands-on student participation. In addition, industrial training will provide the structured practical experiences re- quired for professional certification. The planned enrolment in the School are given in the follow- ing table: Planned Enrolment, School of Engineering Department Undergraduate Postgraduate 91/92 92/93 93/94 94195 91192 92193 93194 94195 Chemical Engineering 0 0 37 98 0 0 7 13 Civil & Structural Engineering 0 40 103 204 6 7 13 23 Computer Science 115 239 387 474 15 20 43 67 Electrical Cyr Electronic Engineering 115 239 387 474 15 20 43 68 Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering 0 0 37 98 0 0 7 13 Mechanical Engineering 0 40 103 204 6 7 13 19 Total 230 558 1054 1552 42 54 126 203

School of Business and Management During 1990, the foundation was laid for the successful founding of the School of Business and Management through the negotiation of a co-operative agreement with the Anderson Graduate School of Management of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). This School is widely recognised as among the top management schools in the United States. Under the general terms of the agreement, UCLA is assisting the University by seconding key leadership and academic personnel, advising on programme development, participating in efforts to recruit permanent academic staff, and co-sponsoring joint Executive Education Programmes. Each department in the School of Business and Management will offer the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree and the undergraduate programmes will be generalist in nature. There will be no such thing as a first-degree "major", but every student will choose an area of concentration in which particular professional skills are acquired. Thus, the graduates will be able to enter the job market with specific skills while retaining suf- ficient flexibility and adaptability for future career growth. Each department in the School will offer one or more concentrations. In addition to the BBA degree, the Department of Economics will offer a major in Economics leading to the BSc degree. The approach being adopted by the Master of Business Ad- ministration (MBA) programme, and in the MSc in Management and Technology programme being considered, is designed to meet Hong Kong's needs in her transition from a labour-inten-

sive to a technology-based economy. Both programmes will take full advantage of the University's technological capabilities. Stu- dents will receive rigorous instruction and, at the same time, be encouraged to investigate and develop case studies based on local and regional experiences. It is anticipated that up to 70% of these postgraduate students will be part-time, most with practical management experience. The University's Part-time MBA Pro- gramme, available at times convenient for employed students, has been specially developed for these students. At present few students in Hong Kong, especially in business and management, go on to the doctorate. In the fields of eco- nomics and business information systems, the doctorate is be- lieved to be very important for Hong Kong's future needs. In all fields, the PhD as a research degree is crucial to a tertiary teaching career. With Hong Kong's planned rapid expansion of tertiary education coinciding with a worldwide shortage of academic staff in these fields, the University recognises the importance of accelerating the supply of local academic staff. PhD students will study in a particular department and their number will be small during the first few years. The much larger number of MBA students will take a broadly based curriculum that includes components from all management fields. Non-degree Executive Education Programmes will be of- fered to practising executives and middle management. Some will have the purpose of broadening knowledge, but most will be tailored to meet urgent needs of the private sector, relating to new management methods, new business environments, and

new technologies. Hong Kong's companies and financial insti- tutions regularly send a large number of employees overseas to such programmes, as does the Government. It should not be difficult to establish programmes of similar or better content and quality here in Hong Kong. In 1991, two Executive Education Programmes are being offered jointly by the University and UCLA. Plans for future offerings will be developed from the experience gained. The following table outlines the planned enrolment devel- opment in the degree programmes of the School: Planned Enrolment, School of Business and Management Department Undergraduate Postgraduate 91/92 92/93 93/94 94/95 91/92 92/93 93/94 94/95 Accounting Business Information Systems Economics Finance Management Marketing

School of Humanities and Social Science In addition to the schools of Science, Engineering, and Busi- ness and Management, the University has established a School of Humanities and Social Science. The role of the School is two- fold. First, it will support the undergraduate students' main specializations by illuminating the social, regional, and interna- tional contexts of science, technology, and business enterprise. This is regarded as crucial to the education of the region's future leaders in commerce, industry, the professions, and public serv- ice. Secondly, the School will offer studies in the Chinese cultural heritage and in other fields, with the aim of extending students' experiences and enlarging their field of vision. The School of Humanities and Social Science will offer post- graduate work, by means of a programme of taught masters' courses leading to the award of the Master of Arts (MA) degree, and the enrolment of research students in the MPhil and PhD programmes. The long term nature of these courses is still in the planning stage, but will be based in part on a continuing assessment of local and regional needs. It is considered likely that programmes on Hong Kong and its neighbouring region, China and Chinese studies, and various aspects of the social context of science and technology will be in demand by teachers in secondary and tertiary education, executives in commerce and industry, and a wide varietv of professionals in the private and public sectors. The School also incorporates the Language Centre whose primary mandate is the improvement of the students' English

language competency and communication skills generally. Humanities and Social Science will enrol no first-degree stu- dents, but all undergraduates will take at least four courses in the humanities and social sciences. Postgraduate students at the master's and doctoral level will eventually comprise about 10% of the University's total postgraduate enrolment. The academic staff of the School of Humanities and Social Science are expected to engage in research and development work as will all other academic staff in the University. In addition to offering addi- tional opportunities for postgraduate study in Hong Kong, these programmes will involve the School's staff in advanced teaching, supervision of research students, and scholarly research thereby enhancing the calibre of academic staff providing undergraduate instruction. The following table gives the planned postgraduate enrol- ment for the period 19914995: Planned Postgraduate Enrolment, School of Humanities and Social Science 91/92 92/93 93/9-l 94/95 S 34 61 84

RESEARCH To many in Hong Kong the word "research" seems to suggest unattainable, impractical, "ivory tower" scholarship. Nothing could be farther from the truth. All research universities, especially public institutions that are concerned about accountability to taxpayers and technical universities that thrive on technological breakthroughs, keep a wary eye on the applicability of their research results. This University will be no different. First of all, there is a component of basic research seeking knowledge for the sake of knowledge. Universities, being cita- dels of truth and free marketplaces of ideas, must encourage scholarly efforts in pursuit of intellectual satisfaction. But given Hong Kong's economic environment and the University's clearly stated objectives, during its first decade academic staff are likely to devote an overwhelming fraction of their research to applied work. Research Institutes A significant portion of the financial resources for academic research will come from the University's internal mini-agencies known as Research Institutes, interdisciplinary units which cut across departmental and school boundaries to co-ordinate and fund mission-oriented scholarly pursuits. Three criteria are required for their establishment. search Institute must uphold academic integrity, meet Each Re- the needs of Hong Kong's economic development, and be fundable. Most of the Research Institutes listed below are likely to be established before the end of the 1992-95 Triennium:

SEED FUNDING ALREADY SECURED Biotechnology Information Technology Advanced Materials Software Engineering SEED FUNDING PROPOSED Energy Environmental Studies Finance Infrastructure Studies PROPOSALS IN VARYING STAGES OF PREPARATION Microelectronics Scientific Computation CAD/CAM Manufacturing Technology Manufacturing Management Geographical Information Systems Cognitive Science International Business Corporate Strategy

Research Centre The University is beginning to undertake contract research and development (R&D) work through the Research Centre. Such development projects and consultancies are an essential bridge between the basic and applied research conducted within academic departments and the implementation of new scientific and technological results in industry, commerce and the public sector. Research Grants In the Spring of 1991, academic staff in the University sub- mitted proposals for research funding to the UPGC. Of the University's quota of 20 submissions, 18 were successful in re- ceiving grants. Some dozen academic staff also received research support through the Biotechnology Research Institute which is supported by the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club.

STUDENTS The University's General View of Students The University pursues highly qualified and motivated men and women who are curious about a wide range of topics, who are participants rather than spectators in diverse activities, and who are compassionate. The goal is to engage them in a con- tinuous intellectual dialogue to help them become competent and innovative professionals, adaptable and versatile generalists, sensitive and caring citizens. It is not the intention to produce ivory tower bookworms or narrowly focused technocrats. Ideally, graduates from the University will be welcomed as prized employees by public and private sectors alike. They will perform stably and competently in their work, but refuse to be content until they can take their organisations to higher plateaus. Preparation for Admission to Undergraduate Programmes Advice from aca- demic consultants, supported by discus- sions involving the University's academic staff, indicates that the ideal preparation for all students entering a first degree course should include mathematics (calculus in particular), physics, chemistry, biology, computer studies, humanities and social sci- ences, in addition to the Chinese and English languages.

Visits to secondary schools, conversations with principals, discussions with admission officers in the other tertiary institu- tions, and a review of examination papers and syllabi have raised serious concerns about student preparation. Long standing prac- tices, such as early streaming in secondary schools, make it dif- ficult to adhere to rigid entrance requirements in the short term. To accommodate reality, however, interim requirements will have to be implemented, and the need for remedial programmes to correct deficiencies will be closely monitored. The University is working with its partners in Hong Kong's educational enterprise to improve quality and broaden access to education. For more than a year, it has participated in activities aimed at these critical issues.The University is represented on the Hong Kong Examination Authority and has played a part, albeit a small one, in the Sixth Form Working Group, which has proposed improvements in the preparation of secondary school students. The University has also joined with five other tertiary insti- tutions to participate in the Joint Universities and Polytechnics Admissions Scheme (JUPAS), as approved and supported by the Government's Department of Education and the UPGC. To date, the University's role in these efforts has been consistent with its status as the youngest of the institutions in Hong Kong, and with the fact that most academic staff are new to the Hong Kong education system. The priority has been to understand rather than propose and to learn rather than to lead. In the future, however, the University expects to participate actively in the development of education in Hong Kong, paying special atten-

tion to those issues that reflects its unique mission. Language and General Preparation As all undergraduate and postgraduate courses will be taught in English, students on entry will be required to satisfy the Uni- versity as to their competence in the language; and, in particular in written and spoken English for academic purposes. Those in need of language support will be required to attend the Language Centre's courses until they have demonstrated the required com- petence. The University is also considering the adoption of graduation requirements in communication skills, in recognition of the leadership roles awaiting graduates. The University also has some concerns about the preparation of entering undergraduates in mathematics and science. In four year degree programmes in science and engineering, basic prepa- ration in calculus, physics and chemistry are normally part of the freshman year curriculum, and teaching focuses on the skills required for successful study in more advanced courses. At the University, the three year programmes have to rely on the sec- ondary schools for this initial preparation. While it is recognised that the highly competitive examinations system in Hong Kong ensures that students have superior intellectual ability, it is less obvious that the skills required to do well on the examinations are identical to those needed for more advanced study at the University. The situation, therefore, will be closely monitored in the early years to determine the best approaches to teaching entering students.

Student Enrolment Student enrolment services in the University are provided by the Office of Admissions, Registration and Records to implement the decisions of the academic departments. In the area of admis- sions, preference is given to those students who demonstrate special interest and ability in their chosen areas of studies, and have a breadth of scholarship and a history of participation in meaningful extra-curricular activities. At the undergraduate level, the University is one of the six participating tertiary institutions on JUPAS, introduced in Octo- ber 1990. The system, which will first apply to students seeking university admission in 1992, enables form six students in Hong Kong secondary schools to apply simultaneously for admission to full-time first degree courses offered by all UPGC-funded institutions in Hong Kong. Preparation of the Prospectuses and Academic Calendar The undergraduate and postgraduate prospectuses are the prime sources of information for students seeking admission to the programmes of study at the University. Normally only one undergraduate prospectus would be issued each year, but on this occasion two were issued: one for appli- cants seeking direct admission in 1991, and one for applicants seeking admission in 1992 through the two-year JUPAS process. Copies of the 1991-92 Undergraduate Prospectus were distrib- uted on 3 September 1990. Copies of the 1992-93 Undergraduate Prospectus were distributed to form six students in local senior

secondary schools through the JUPAS Office during the period 20 to 26 September 1990. Copies of the 1991-92 Postgraduate Prospectus were available on 15 December 1990, and on the same day the prospectus was produced as a supplement in the South China Morning Post. Preparation of the Academic Calendar for 1991-92 has begun. This document will be a comprehensive guide to the programmes, research, academic regulations, and senior personnel of the Uni- versity. It is scheduled for publication in September 1991. Admission of Students The University will begin teaching its first undergraduate and postgraduate students in October 1991. The application period for undergraduate admission in 1991 was from 3 September to 30 November 1990 and 10,228 appli- cations were received. 1,951 selected students were interviewed during the period from late January to early February 1991 and, as a result, 1,128 conditional offers were made to successful applicants in early April 1991 for the 560 places available. These condi- tional offers specified the requirements for the 1991 Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination re- sults to be met to gain admission to the desired

programme of study. When the Hong Examination results are published in July process will begin. Kong Advanced Level 1991, a second selection The University also invited applications in September 1990 for entry under JUDAS to its 1992 undergraduate programmes. The application period was from 20 September to 1 November 1990. Application forms and prospectuses of the six participating tertiary institutions were issued through the JUPAS Office to secondary schools for distribution to students. In all, 16,915 applications were received by the University. The selection of applicants for admission in 1992 remains the responsibility of individual tertiary institutions which are also responsible for the arrangement of admission interviews. 4,001 selected students were interviewed bv the Universitv HKUST , from 25 to 29 April 1991, and 2,592 conditional offers were made for the I 1,973 places available. The academic de- iz jEtHE HOX IiO\G t-h-IYERSITI OF SCIESCE Ah-D TECHSOLOGF VI ADMISSIOS INTERYIEM \j /992 ENTRYTO PNDERCR.\Dt..ATE DEGREE COURSES PSDER ::ij 3.W k _. POL'i&"lC AIMS&i6 SYSTEhl_(JUI'~ partments are the focus of activity for postgraduate applications, of which a total of 973 have been received. The University participated in Lemzing for the Future, a symposium for pro- spective postgraduate students held at the new Science Museum from 24 to 26 May 1991.

INFRASTRUCTURE As part of the University infrastructure there are a number of academic support service units which will impact daily life on campus. Computer Centre , The University's com- puter environment will support advanced teaching and research in science, en- gineering, management, and humanities and social science. A modern and ef- fective approach to lingual information The computing multi- systems is being established. environment consists of a network of per- sonal computers and scientific workstations connecting all cam- pus buildings. In addition, several large minicomputers and mainframe computers supply central resources and network services. A very high speed "backbone" network is employed, with distributed wiring closets from which various local area networks emanate. These, in turn, connect directly to a variety of microcomputers. The "backbone" network being implemented is the Fibre Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) operating at 100 million bits/second. This is expected to become the major high speed data transfer protocol of the 1990's. The University's administrative system also operates on the campus network. Its nucleus is a comprehensive software pack-

age containing modules that cover most administrative process- ing tasks such as admissions, student registration, academic records, equipment procurement auditing, billing, accounting, financial reporting and control, and payroll. The design of the network provides the flexibility needed to tailor responses to the varying computing needs of the Univer- sity's teaching and research programmes. In addition to the Centre's central facilities, the academic building is provided with computer barns in every wing to facilitate undergraduate student use, and each department has or shares a computer terminal room for use by postgraduate students and academic staff. To implement the network, the University will acquire over time a large number of workstations for student, academic staff, re- search and administrative use. Library The Library's value to all students and staff, both academic and ad- ministrative, makes it central to the Universi- ty's intellectual enter- prise. Traditionally, a Library has been re- garded as the repository for the accumulated knowledge of our civilization. It will be much more than that, though, serving as a setting for study, for exploration, for contemplation, and even

for relaxation. An integral part of the academic programme, the Library will emphasize the University's teaching and research programmes in science, engineering, and management, and materials in the humanities and social science will also be well represented. Audio-visual materials, both educational and rec- reational, will be available for use in specially equipped facilities, along with seminar rooms for meetings and instruction, areas for group discussion, and ample numbers of study carrels for individual use. Libraries generally are facing tremendous challenges from the information explosion, the diversity of needs, rapidly chang- ing technology, and rising costs. Many libraries are hindered by historical problems and limited by existing facilities and funding. The University, taking advantage of a unique oppor- tunity, is developing a modern library that meets the diverse demands of an eventual 10,000 students and 1,000 academic staff, plus other members of the University's extended family. The Library occupies premiere space adjacent to the Univer- sity's entrance piazza. Spreading over five floors, it has been planned for a total capacity of 1.2 million volumes, many placed in compact storage. Reaching beyond local holdings, the Library has made extensive provision for automation. All of the termi- nals and computers in the Library are part of the campus-wide network. This means that the Library's database is accessible from every part of the campus. Through the Online Catalogue users will be able to consult a variety of bibliographic and full- text information, such as ABI/Inform, INSPEC, and Periodical

Abstracts, as well as search a variety of CD-ROM databases on a LAN. Plans are underway to link the Library via telecom- munications to libraries and databases in sister institu- tions locally and through- out the world. The rapid pace of the University's development necessitates a correspond- ingly rapid rate of growth in its library collection. The Library opens in 1991 with a collection of approximately 120,000 volumes of recent imprints of books and periodicals. In the next few years, the Library plans to acquire 50,000 or more volumes per year as well as further non-print and electronic materials. In addition, an experienced staff will provide service in the selec- tion, ordering, and cataloguing of all materials and in maintain- ing the Library's automated environment. The Library will have a strong service orientation in order to most effectively meet the varied needs of its academic community. The staff will assist patrons in using all parts of the collection as well as with online searches and interlibrary loans. There will also be a fully-equipped training centre for group instruction. Educational1 Technology Centre The Educational Technology Centre will provide and main- tain a comprehensive range of audio-visual resources for aca-

demic purposes. It will assist staff in producing their own teach- ing and learning packages, including those based on computer technology and audio-visual teaching aids such as slide presen- tations, video tapes, and overhead transparencies. In conjunction with these technical services, the Centre will also organize work- shops and seminars on issues in higher education. Although mainly servicing academic staff, the Centre will also support administrative and other non-teaching needs as resources allow. Language Centre The primary role of the Language Centre in remediation in English language skills has been described previously. In addi- tion to this vital supporting role, the Language Centre also plans to offer a programme of subjects in modern world languages. During the 1992-95 Triennium, Japanese and possibly Spanish and French may be made available as part of the provision of optional contemporary studies within the School of Humanities and Social Science. The Language Centre may also introduce voluntary, extra-curricular courses in Putonghua in this period. The Language Centre will be equipped with modern audio- video and computerised language laboratories, suitable for su- pervised instruction, group practice and individual study. Self- access study and practice also are supported through the avail- ability of audio-visual student carrels in the Library. Industrial Training Centre In the 1992-95 Triennium, the University expects to establish

an Industrial Training Centre to provide quality training to all its Engineering students, and on an elective basis, to interested Science students. The workshops offered by the Industrial Train- ing Centre will satisfy the accreditation and registration require- ments of the Hong Kong Institute of Engineers. During the start- up of the School of Engineering, however, it is expected that the required industrial training for Engineering students will be implemented through contracts with other tertiary institutions that have appropriate facilities and programmes. Support Workshops and General Stores For much of the specialised equipment utilised in a techno- logical university, it is necessary to have on hand a substantial supply of spare parts, components, and consumables. The loca- tion of Hong Kong makes this need especially acute, since delays in delivery of critical components could result in unacceptable interruptions of teaching and research activities. To meet these requirements, the University will operate a modern warehouse and general store. The teaching and research laboratories at the University departmentally based. As far as possible, consistent with are the design of the academic structure, a department's administrative offices, offices for academic staff, laboratories, and other space are grouped together. In addition, departments that have sig- nificant interdisciplinary ties will be located near one another, and jointly operate shared facilities where appropriate. To supplement the departmental laboratories and specialised

shared facilities, a number of central support workshops will be operated. These will be responsible for the service and mainte- nance of laboratory equipment, assistance in the design, devel- opment, and construction of special purpose apparatus, and the provision for short term loan of various test instruments and apparatus. To support these functions, an electronics support shop, an electronics loan pool, a machine shop, and a glass blowing shop will be established. The electronics support shop will do testing and repair work in addition to constructing special electronic apparatus. The electronics loan pool will carry a stock of instru- ments such as signal, function and pulp e generators, oscilloscopes of various types, multimeters, soldering apparatus, and other basic tools. It will also maintain a stock of manuals for the electronic instruments in use on the campus. The machine shop will have precision lathes, drilling and grinding apparatus, foun- dry equipment, and metal forming and plating facilities. It will fabricate special apparatus as well as performing mechanical I IA repair and maintenance. sible for the specialised ware and apparatus. The glass blowing shop will be respon- tasks associated with laboratory glass- Materials Characterisation and Preparation Centre Materials are the building blocks of our physical world. A better understanding of materials structure and properties, and new methods of processing and synthesizing materials, have been the driving force behind many recent technological ad-

vances. Because of this, a Ma- terials Characterization and Preparation Centre will be es- tablished. This centralized ex- perimental facility will used by academics from most Science and Engineering departments. The Centre will maintain state- of-the-art equipment for the preparation and characterization of electronic, polymeric, ceramic, magnetic, biological, and engi- neering materials. Microfabrication Centre The Microfabrication Centre, a central facility operated within the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department, will pro- vide for the fabri- cation of electronic microstructures and integrated cir- cuits. It will be used by a number of departments in addition to Elec- trical and Electronic Engineering, such as Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. A fabrication service will be set up for application specific integrated circuit devices designed by in-house circuit

and system designers. The facilities of the Microfabrication Cen- tre may also be made available to the private sector and other tertiary institutions. CAD/CAM Laboratory Computer-aided design (CAD) is becoming a standard tool in many engineering and scientific disciplines, and related soft- ware and graphical display systems (such as geographical infor- mation systems) are used outside the traditional basic and ap- plied sciences. The translation of CAD into process control and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) is a major ingredient in the modernisation of industry. The CAD/CAM facilities at the University, therefore, will support the teaching and research activities of many departments and, if capacity allows, provide services to the private sector.

FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING THE CAMPUS The University is facing the challenge of providing an enormous diversity of furnishing and equipment needs that will make the spaces enclosed by the new buildings an environment both functional and pleasant in which to work and study. Obtaining funding for these needs essential to a major technological uni- versity has been among the administrative challenges met during the last year. The University has, however, been able to explain and justify its requirements and the final result is that an adequate level of initial government support has been secured in several distinct categories. An early proposal for a start-up grant for specialist equip- ment was drawn up in consultation with the University's net- work of academic advisers and critically reviewed by an inde- pendent team of academics selected by Government. The pro- posal included highly specialised teaching and research equip- ment for the academic departments, an extensive computer network and a number of specialized facilities such as the Microfabrication Centre. Government approved a grant of HK$700 million to be spent over a four-year period. Although the University's mission is to become a leading research institute, teaching is still a fundamental reason for ex- istence, and it requires an array of basic teaching tools and labo- ratory equipment. Most of this was not subsumed under the grant for specialist equipment. To supplement this, therefore, the University has been awarded an additional HK$194 million for basic teaching equipment in Phase I of the campus development. These funds will be made available over the next two years.

The final category is furniture and general equipment, for which the University has been granted HK$453 million to cover both Phase I and Phase II of campus development. The funding is divided into two sub-categories: furniture and equipment that will be built in as part of the campus construction; and, items of I I "loose" furniture and equipment, which will be moved in when construction is complete. The University has now moved from curement. The task has been a massive planning to actual pro- one. Inventories have been drawn up for specialist equipment, basic teaching equip- ment, and furniture and general equipment. Arrangements have made to obtain insurance to protect the University's investment, bid bonds to guarantee performance and delivery, and letters of credit to make payments. Tenders have been analysed by the University's consultants and presented by the eventual end-user for approval to the University's Main Tender Board or Sub- Tender Board. On receipt, the University ensures that orders have been properly filled, that the specifications have been met and that items delivered are in proper working order. Inventory records have been entered and maintained, and labels generated to keep track of all that arrives. Finally, between now and October 1991 when the first students are admitted, many items require installation, training is needed for technicians and users, and equipment and systems must be integrated. Laboratories Laboratories are arenas of action, discovery and transforma-

tion. For students, the laboratory is where theoretical knowledge becomes practical experience. For academic staff, it is where hypothesis becomes knowledge. In a University emphasizing science, engineering and technology, laboratories are of para- mount importance. Planning at the Univer- sity has been done care- fully to ensure that its laboratories will serve its students and academic staff well, both now and in the future. The laboratories have been planned carefully and will be equipped to accommo- date both teaching and research in all departments of the School of Science and the School of Engineering. Design The laboratories will all have three common features: archi- tectural flexibility; state-of-the-art furnishing; and, designed safety. Phased construction and the inevitability of future changes have resulted in an overall modular design of laboratory space to ensure that each laboratory has access to essential services such as water, electricity and specialised gases. The design also per- mits re-design and even relocation without major structural reno- vation. Special operating conditions and environments have been anticipated and provisions have been made for carefully "z .'

controlled environmental rooms, including vibration-free floors, clean rooms, positive or negative pressure rooms, and many other special conditions areas. The building has zones with different ceiling heights to facilitate a diverse range of laboratory space requirements. The computing requirements of a modern university have been considered, and every laboratory will be linked to the central computing network. Additionally, special computing facilities will be available in the form of computer barns, departmental terminal rooms, and a facility devoted to CAD/CAM. Equipment Teaching and research in modern science requires an increas- ingly wide range of equipment. Acronyms such as LASER, NMR, SEM, TED, CAD, SIMS, ESR, HPLC, FTIR, and GCMS represent sophisticated equipment developed in recent years which have become essential in undergraduate teaching. The University's laboratories will have the modern equipment necessary to study, teach, and investigate at the frontiers of modern science. All of this, from microscopes to spectrophotometers, require mainte- nance. The equipment maintenance and repair facility will provide this essential service, optimizing and extending the useful life of all apparatus. A computerised data base will schedule preventive maintenance and routine calibrations, while a central index of technical manuals will facilitate repairs.

Sczfety All laboratories have been arranged, designed and equipped for maximum safety both for staff and students working inside the laboratories and for those outside. Exhaust systems, hazard- ous chemical collection and disposal, and the control of internal ventilation permit isolation and treatment of dangerous goods both as a matter of routine and in emergencies. The central chemical stores facility will be responsible not only for storing chemicals - solid, liquid, and gas - but also for ensuring the safety of those who live and work with them. All chemicals will be labelled clearly, stored appropriately, and handled responsibly. Staff and students will be made aware of the potential dangers associated with these materials, and how to handle them safely. Bar-coded identification labels on individual containers, a com- puterised database system recording inventories, and data sheets describing materials safety will be part of the operation of this central facility, ensuring both safety and service to the University community. The University has been conceived, planned, and built as a world-class technological university. Its carefully planned and state-of-the-art laboratories will provide a foundation for the University to realize its potential to become a major centre for scientific and technological research and education. By the end of Phase II construction, there will be over 50,000 square metres of actual laboratory space. These laboratories will house over HK$700 million of equipment and apparatus to support the University's academic and research programmes.

Sports and Student Facilities A variety of student facilities will enhance the quality of campus life and promote extra-curricular activities. Student Amenities The University will provide a range of student amenities to enable the organisation of extra-curricular activities which can promote social interaction and cultivate a sense of belonging among students. Amenities, such as studios, music rooms, workshops, television and games rooms, common rooms and meeting rooms will also facilitate students' personal pursuits in their hobbies and the arts. Office space will be provided for the Students' Union and the many student societies and interest clubs that are expected to emerge. To ensure that the facilities are maintained to a high standard and are efficiently utilized for their intended purposes, professional staff will manage these ameni- ties. Catering facilities, with 600 seats, will be provided and will grow to 2,000 seats by 1993. These facilities are located centrally and a variety of services will be provided. Commercial facilities will include a bookshop, banking services, and a convenience store. The campus itself, on a beautiful site, enhanced by land- scaping, terraces, and pavilions, has been designed with great emphasis on the quality of life of both residential and non- residential students.

S tziden t Residences On-campus accommodation is planned for 30% of full-time students with Residential Halls located in four multi-storey buildings, although it continues to be the earnest hope of the University, strongly backed by the Council, that funding will be secured to enable this percentage to be increased by a substantial amount. Undergraduate rooms will generally be shared by two students, while postgraduates will be in single rooms with air-condition- ing. Each floor of the Residential Halls will have a lounge area with an adjoining pantry. Other facilities in the complex include common rooms and snack rooms where residents and guests can meet and socialize. A laundry is also provided. For the first two aca- demic years, the Univer- sity will have accommo- dation for 674 students available. By the end of 1992, this number will in- crease to almost 2,100. Al- though all buildings are physically linked to each other and connected to the pedestrian communication routes, they are suf- ficiently segregated to permit separate identities to flourish. The planning of the University campus and the infrastructure pro- vision has been developed to allow for the construction of ad- ditional student residences as funding becomes available.

Sports Facilities Emphasis will be placed on providing opportunities for stu- dents to acquire and develop an interest in sports and thev will be encouraged to maintain and improve their physical well- being. Sports facilities have been planned throughout the various stages of campus development. In 1991, a large multi-purpose sports hall with 1,600 sq m of floor space will be available for various kinds of sports such as badminton, volleyball, basket- ball, tennis, indoor soccer and table tennis, with other areas set aside for fencing, martial arts, aerobic dance, and other exercises. By 1993 the outdoor sports facilities on the lower levels of the campus near the waterfront will be completed. These will in- clude a 50-metre swimming pool, an all-weather pitch, a 400- metre athletic track as well as basketball and tennis courts. Expansion of the indoor sports hall is also being planned to include a number of squash courts and other exercise facilities. Health Service An on-campus clinic will be in operation in 1991 to provide out-patient health care for students and to promote health edu- cation for the entire University community.

Staff Accommodation Coinciding with the completion of the academic buildings in Phase I of the campus development, 126 senior staff apartments will become available. The apartments will have three or four bedrooms, net areas ranging from about 130 to 180 sqm. Additionally, 84 junior staff apartments of 46 sq m each will be available to house staff whose duties are likely to re- quire them to work regularly outside normal hours or to be present to cope with emergency situations. Early 1993 will see the completion of a further 62 units on campus, including 8 two- storey town houses. The provision of further units in Phase II of the campus development is under consideration.

APPENDIX A(i) Membership of The Council of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology 1 April 1990 - 30 June 1991 CHAIRMAN Sir Sze-yuen CHUNG, GBE, JP BSc(Eng)(Hons), PhD, DSc(Hon), LLD(Hon), DEng(Hon), DBA(Hon), FEng, HonFIMechE, HonFHKIE, FIMfgE, CBIM, Order of the Sacred Treasure (Japan) Chairman of the Hospital Authority Former Senior Member of the Executive and Legislative Councils VICE-CHAIRMAN The Honourable CHENG Hon-kwan, OBE, JP BSc, DIC, CEng, FIStructE, FHKIE, FASCE, MConsE, MConsE HK hlember of the Executive and Legislative Councils Chairman, H.K. Cheng and Partners Ltd. Consulting Engineers VICE-CHANCELLOR & PRESIDENT Professor Chia-Wei WOO BS, MA, PhD Chief Executive and Academic Officer, HKUST

TREASURER The Honourable LAU Wah-sum, OBE, JP FHKSA, FCMA Member of the Legislative Council President, W.S. Lau & Associates Ltd. MEMBERS Professor Akito ARIMA DSc President, The University of Tokyo (from 30 July 1990) Professor L.M. BIRT, AO, CBE BAgrSc, BSc, PhD, Melb, DPhil Oxf, Hon DLitt W'gong, HonLLD Sheff, FAIM Vice-Chancellor and Principal The University of New South Wales, Australia The Honourable Mrs. Anson CHAN, JP BA Secretary for Economic Services, Hong Kong Government Mr John CHAN, LVO, OBE, Jl? BA(Hons), Dip MS, MBIM Secretary for Trade and Industry, Hong Kong Government (until 19 May 1991) Dr CHAN Nai-keong, CBE, JP DTech, FEng, FICE, FIStructE, FHKIE Director, Parsons Brinckerhoff Asia Ltd. Professor H. K. CHANG BS, MS, PhD Dean of Engineering Mr T. H. CHAU, JP BA (Hans) Secretary for Trade and Industry, Hong Kong Government (from 20 May 1991) The Honourable Stephen CHEONG Kam-chuen, CBE, JP BSc(Eng), DIC, MPhil Member of the Legislative Council Managing Director, Lee Wah Weaving Factory Ltd. Professor Chih-Yung CHIEN BS, MS, PhD Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Professor Maurice CRAFT BSc(Econ.1, PhD, DLitt Dean of Humanities and Social Science Mr Michael G. GALE BSc(Hons) Chief Executive, Hong Kong Telecommunications Ltd. Executive Director, Cable and Wireless PLC Professor David P. GARDNER BS, MA, PhD, LLD(Hon), DH(Hon), Litt D(Hon), D Hum Litt(Hon) President, University of California, USA Dr G. R. HIGGINSON BSc, PhD, HonDSc, FICE, FIMechE, FEng Vice-Chancellor, University of Southampton, UK Professor Din-Yu HSIEH BSc, MSc, PhD Acting Dean of Science (from 1 July 1990 to 7 June 1991) Mr IP Sik-on, Simon, JP Partner, Johnson Stokes & Masters Professor Shain-Dow KUNG BSc, MSc, PhD Dean of Science (from 8 June 1991) Mr Kenneth W. K. KWOK, OBE, JP BSc(Eng)(Hons), C Eng, FICE, FIHT, FHKIE, FITE, MBIM Secretary for Works, Hong Kong Government Professor James Clayburn LA FORCE, Jr AB, MA, PhD Acting Dean of Business & Management (from 1 December 1990) Mrs Alice LAM, JP BA Director and General Manager, Hang Seng Bank Ltd. Mr LEE Hon-chiu BS, MS Chairman and Managing Director Hysan Development Co. Ltd. (from 2 June 1990)

Mr LO Hong-sui, Vincent Chairman, Shui On Group Ltd. Director, The Great Eagle Co. Ltd. (until 9 April 1990) Mr I.F.C. MACPHERSON, OBE MA Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Administration & Business Mr Gordon M. MACWHINNIE, CBE, JP D. Litt, FCA, FHKSA Chairman, The Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club Director, Mass Transit Railway Corporation Deputy Chairman, Hong Kong Polytechnic Professor P. G. MOORE DSc, PhD, FIA Principal, London Business School (until 9 April 1990) Mr Steven K.L. POON BSc, MPhil, CEng, FIEE, FHKIE Director, General Manager and Chief Operating Officer, China Light & Power Co. Ltd. Professor Thomas E. STELSON BS, MS, DSc Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research & Development (from 25 January 1991) Mr TAM Chung-ding BSc Corporate Vice-President and General Manager, Motorola Semi-conductors HK Ltd. (until 9 April 1990) Mr Jack C. TANG, CBE BSc, MBA, Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays and Neck Ribbon, Japan Chairman and Managing Director, South Sea Textile Mfg. Co. Ltd. Tristate Holdings Ltd. Professor David J. TEDFORD BSc, ARCST, PhD, ScD, CEng, FIEE, SMIEEE, FInstP, FRSA, FRSE, Order of Merit, Polish People's Republic Professor of Electrical Engineering Deputy-Principal (Pro-Vice-Chancellor), University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland (until 9 April 1990)

APPENDIX A (ii) Terms of Reference and Membership of Council Committees (1 April 1990 - 30 June 1991) Standing Committee of the Council TERMS OF REFERENCE 1. To act for the Council, between plenary sessions of the Council, on all matters requiring policy and executive decisions. Any such action will be reported to all Council Members. 2. To co-ordinate and monitor all aspects of the planning and implementation process for which Committees of the Council have been established, namely: (a) academic planning and development; (b) financial matters; (c) campus planning and estate management; (d) campus project management; (e) conditions of service; and (f) senior staff appointments. 3. To perform such other tasks as may be required or delegated by the Council. CHATRMAN Sir Sze-yuen CHUNG, GBE, JP MEMBERS Dr CHAN Nai-keong, CBE, JP The Honourable CHENG Hon-kwan, OBE, JP The Honourable Stephen CHEONG Kam-chuen, CBE, JP Mr Michael G. GALE Mr II' Sik-on, Simon, JP Mrs Alice LAM, JP The Honourable LAU Wah-sum, OBE, JP Mr I F C MACPHERSON, OBE Mr Gordon M MACWHINNIE, CBE, JP Mr Steven K L I'OON Professor Chia-Wei WOO

Academic Planning and Development Committee TERMS OF REFERENCE Until the Senate of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is able to take over the functions of the Committee, to advise and make recommendations to the Council on refining the academic profile and development plans of the University including: (a) academic awards, course structure and the associated entrance requirements; and (b) academic regulations. To prepare for submission to the UPGC outline and detailed academic development plans. 3. To provide information on the resources required to support the proposed academic developments to the Finance Committee and the Appointments Committee. 4. To perform any other functions at the request of the Council. POWERS 1. To co-opt such additional members as may be required. 2. To form any working groups as considered necessary. CHAIRMAN The Honourable CHENG Hon-kwan, OBE, JP MEMBERS Professor L. M. BIRT, AO, CBE Dr CHAN Nai-keong, CBE, JP Professor David P. GARDNER Dr G. R. HIGGINSON Mr I.F.C. MACPHERSON, OBE Professor P. G. MOORE Mr TAM Chung-ding Professor David J. TEDFORD Professor Chia-Wei WOO CO-OPTED MEMBER Professor T. C. CHEN Professor Y. K. FAN

Mr N. J. GILLANDERS, JP Mr K. N. HOUGHTON Mr Jacland LA1 Dr Joshua S. L. WONG Appointments Committee TERMS OF REFERENCE To take such steps as the Council may request towards recommending to the Council, in consultation with the Vice-Chancellor, the appointment of Pro- Vice-Chancellors and other senior staff as employees of the University, including:

(a) calling for and reviewing applications for senior appointments; and (b) incurring such expenditure as may be necessary in the interviewing of candidates, both overseas and in Hong Kong. POWERS 1. With agreement of the Council, to co-opt such additional members as may be required. 2. To form any working groups as considered necessary. CHAlRMAN The Honourable Stephen CHEONG Kam-chuen, CBE, JP MEMBERS Professor L. M. BIRT, AO, CBE Professor David P. GARDNER Dr G. R. HIGGINSON Mr I.F.C. MACPHERSON, OBE Professor Chia-Wei WOO Campus Planning and Estate Management Committee TERMS OF REFERENCE To advise the Council on matters relating to overall planning and devel- opment of the University campus and to liaise with the Campus Project Management Committee on matters which fall within the latter's purview; and in particular:

(a) (b) (cl W to advise and make recommendations to the Council on - (i) the appointment of professional consultants to updating the master building development plan; (ii) the appointment of architects and other professional consultants for the execution of the updated master development plan and for the maintenance of the campus and related estates; (iii) the appointment of building and other contractors for the execu- tion of the updated master development plan and for the main- tenance of the campus and related estates; (iv) the compilation of approved lists of tenderers in connection with the preceding item; and (v) staff housing, and student accommodation and amenities; to prepare an accommodation brief based on the phasing of devel- opment of the University; to advise the Finance Committee on capital estimates; and to perform any other functions at the request of the Council in connection with campus planning and management of the campus and related estates. In carrying out its terms of reference, the Committee should have due regard to the planning norms for University buildings promulgated by The Hong Kong University and Polytechnic Grants Committee. POWERS 1. With agreement of the Council, to co-opt such additional members as may be required. 2. To form any working groups as considered necessary. CHAIRMAN Dr CHAN Nai-keong, CBE, JP VICE-CHAIRMAN Mr Michael G. GALE MEMBERS The Honourable CHENG Hon-kwan, OBE, JP Mr I.F.C. MACPHERSON, OBE Mr Gordon M. MACWHINNIE, CBE, JP Mr Steven K. L. POON Professor Chia-Wei WOO

CO-OPTED MEMBERS Mrs CHAN FOK Po-chun, Anita Mr Paul CORSER, JP Mr John DOCKERILL Mr P. K. KWOK, JP Campus Project Management Committee TERMS OF REFERENCE In accordance with the Executive Council's agreement on 2 June 1987, to have full and sole responsibility to the Council of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, for the implementation of the Campus project; and guiding the project through planning and construction to the point of opening, on time and within the overall budget. CHAIRMAN Mr Gordon M. MACWHINNIE, CBE, JP MEMBERS Dr CHAN Nai-keong, CBE, JP Mr Paul CORSER, JP Mr David W. GAIRNS Major General G. H. WATKINS, CB, OBE Professor Chia-Wei WOO Conditions of Service Committee TERMS OF REFERENCE To advise the Council on all matters concerning the staff of the University, including: (a) salaries and salary scales at all levels; (b) methods by which such salaries and scales might periodically be reviewed; and (c) staff terms and conditions of service. To make such recommendations to the Council as may be appropriate concerning the physical provision of staff fringe benefits such as housing and medical and dental care. To perform such other tasks as the Council may request.

In carrying out its terms of reference, the Committee should, inter alia, have due regard to staff salary scales and conditions of service at the University of Hong Kong and the Chinese University of Hong Kong. POWERS 1. With agreement of the Council, to co-opt such additional members as may be required. 2. To form any working groups as considered necessary. CHAIRMAN Mr Steven K. L. POON VICE-CHAIRMAN Mr IP Sik-on, Simon, JP MEMBERS Mr Michael G. GALE Mrs Alice LAM, JP Mr I.F.C. MACPHERSON, OBE Mr Gordon M. MACWHINNIE, CBE, JP CO-OPTED MEMBERS Professor T. C. CHEN Mr N. J. GILLANDERS, JP Mr K. N. HOUGHTON Mr Jacland LA1 Finance Committee TERMS OF REFERENCE To advise the Council on all matters within the powers of the Council, outlined in Section 5 of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Ordinance 1987, which have important financial implications and to perform any function laid upon it by the Council; and in particular: (a> (b) to submit to the Council the programme and estimates for the appro- priate forthcoming period; to submit to the Council prepared statements of income and expendi- ture, and assets and liabilities for the appropriate period just past;

(c) to recommend to the Council the appointment of auditors; (d) to arrange such controls as are necessary to ensure the appropriate safeguards with regard to the finances and assets including the prepa- ration of the financial regulations for the University; and (e) to advise the Council on the financial implications of any matters which may be referred by another committee of the Council. POWERS 1. With agreement of the Council, to co-opt such additional members as may be required. 2. To form any working groups as considered necessary. CHAIRMAN The Honourable LAU Wah-sum, OBE, JP VICE-CHAIRMAN Mrs Alice LAM, JP MEMBERS The Honourable Mrs Anson CHAN, JP Dr CHAN Nai-keong, CBE, JP Mr IP Sik-on, Simon, JP Mr I.F.C. MACPHERSON, OBE Mr Steven K. L. POON Mr Jack C. TANG, CBE Professor Chia-Wei WOO CO-OPTED MEMBERS Professor T. C. CHEN Mr Jacland LA1 Inaugural Campaign Committee TERMS OF REFERENCE (a) To advise the Council on the [fundraising] Campaign; (b) to lay d own a strategy for the Campaign; (c) to identify possible sources of funds, including individual and corpo- rate; and (d) to take appropriate actions in order to meet the Campaign target.

CHAIRMAN Mrs Alice LAM, JP MEMBERS Mr Christopher CHENG The Honourable CHENG Hon-kwan, OBE, JP (ex-officio) The Honourable Stephen CHEONG Kam-chuen, CBE, JP (ex-officio) Miss Lily CHIANG Dr Victor FUNG Mr Michael G. GALE Mr LEE Hon-chiu Mr Robert NG Mr Dickson POON Mr David S. Y. WONG Professor Chia-Wei WOO (ex-officio) Resource Development Committee TERMS OF REFERENCE To advise the Council on all matters within the powers of the Council, outlined in Section 5 of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Ordinance 1987, which relate to long-term resource development; and in particular : (a> (b) cc> (4 (4 to identify unfunded, long-term requirements for buildings, premises, furniture, equipment and other property; to identify sources of finance for the College of Fellows and additional chairs; to produce long-term resource development strategies; to identify possible sources of finance, including individual and cor- porate; to provide guidance on fundraising issues to the Court or other ad- hoc fundraising committees. POWERS 1. With agreement of the Council, to co-opt such additional members as may be required. 2. To form any working groups as considered necessary.

CHAlRMAN The Honourable Stephen CHEONG Kam-chuen, CBE, JP VICE-CHAIRMAN Mrs Alice LAM, JP MEMBERS (Yet to be appointed)

m APPENDIX B THE HONG KONG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD FROM 1 APRIL 1990 TO 30 JUNE 1991 TOGETHER WITH AUDITORS' REPORT

TO: The Council of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology We have audited the financial statements of THE HONG KONG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (in- corporated in Hong Kong under The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Ordinance 1987) set out on pages 74 to 92 in accordance with approved Auditing Standards. In our opinion, the financial statements give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology as at 30 June 1991, and of its income and ex- penditure under the Government Recurrent Account for the 12- month period ended 31 March 1991 and the 3-month period ended 30 June 1991, and have been properly prepared in accord- ance with The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Ordinance 1987. Arthur Andersen & Co. Hong Kong, 11 October 1991

THE HONG KONG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 JUNE 1991 31 March 1990 30 June 1991 HK$'OOO Note Schedule HK$'OOO HK$'OOO m 4231471 1 4,297 427,769 417,453 6,018 4,783 (13,5$ i 54 (13,53i) 427,769 FIXED ASSETS Construction-in-progress Other Fixed Assets 5 1,663,636 3 52,227 UNLISTED INVESTMENT 4 CURRENT ASSETS Prepayments and Deposits Sundry Receivables Cash and Bank Balances LESS: CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts Payable and Accruals Recurrent Account-Surplus, 1989 /90 Recurrent Account-Surplus, 1990 /91 1 7 NET CURRENT ASSETS NET ASSETS BUILDING FUND CAPITAL FUND PROVISIONS AND RESERVES GOVERNMENT FUNDS Recurrent Account-Surplus, 4-6 / 1991 Capital Account Capital Works Reserve Fund Academic Exchanges with Institutions of Higher Education in China 5 6 2 7 UNIVERSITY FUNDS General Fund Designated Fund DESIGNATED ENDOWMENT FUNDS Capital Account Recurrent Account TOTAL FUNDS Approved by the Council on 11 October 1991. The Hon. LAU Wah-sum Professor Chia-Wei WOO Norman W. Y. NGAI Council Treasurer Vice-Chancellor/President Director of Finance 2,045 241 417,588 419,874 198,843 12,106 144,350 (19,424) 91 7,399 25,493 19,000 247 1,715,863 1 221,031 1,936,895 1,663,636 52,227 31,770 137,123 32,892 19,247 1,936,895 The accompanying notes and schedules are an integral part of the financial statements,

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENTS- GOVERNMENT FUND (RECURRENT ACCOUNT) FOR THE PERIODS FROM 1 APRIL 1990 TO 31 MARCH 1991 AND FROM 1 APRIL 1991 TO 30 JUNE 1991

1 April 19S9 1 April 1990 1 April 1991 to to to 31 March 1990 Note Schedule 31 March 1991 30 June 1991 HK$'OOO HK$'OOO HK$'OOO 70,650 0 3,237 662 0 74,549 Total Income 222,599 109,340 INCOME Government Subventions Application Fees Bank Interest Rent Recovered from Staff Miscellaneous 17,018 7,278 29,315 587 0 EXPENDITURE Salaries and Gratuities - Senior Staff Salaries and Gratuities - Support Staff General Expenses Equipment Research 54,198 Total Expenditure 209,320 97,234 204,700 103,230 1,105 110 13,560 4,837 2,538 1,057 696 106 5 56,030 22,379 6 23,977 11,758 7 124,007 60,082 8 1,384 0 3,922 3,015 20,351 SURPLUS FOR THE PERIODS 7 13,279 12,106 The accompanying notes and schedules are an integral part of the financial statements.

. . NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 30 JUNE 1991 BACKGROUND The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology ("the University") was incorporated in Hong Kong on 10 April 1988 under The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Ordinance 1987. The objects of the University are:- a. to advance learning and knowledge through teaching and research, particularly (3 in science, technology, engineering, management and business studies, and (ii) at the postgraduate level; and b. to assist in the economic and social development of Hong Kong. The University is currently in the planning and start-up stage. It is expected to take in its first students in October 1991. A. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 2.1 Basis of Accounting The University has adopted fund accounting under which funds are classified according to their nature or specified objectives to ensure observance, where appropriate, of limitations and restrictions placed on the use of available resources. All financial transactions are recorded in separate fund accounts according to such classifications.

2.2 Government Subventions Recurrent Government subventions are accounted for on an accrual basis as they are approved by the Government for the fiscal year. Capital Government subventions are accounted for on a cash received basis over the commit- ment period. 2.3 Expenditure and Commitments It is the policy of the University to take up, as a liability, approved expenditure relating to items in respect of which purchase orders have been placed by the University with suppliers but for which goods or services have not been received at the balance sheet date. 2.4 Construction-in-progress Construction-in-progress of the campus is stated at cost and is not depreciated. When a building is completed, costs recorded under the construction-in-progress will be reclassified as Building which will be depreciated on a straight-line basis at 2% per annum. The campus site located at Tai PO Tsai, Sai Kung, N.T. of approximately 60 hectares was granted by the Gov- ernment at a nominal rent for 58 years through 30 June 2047. The land grant, in the nature of an operating lease, is not recorded in the financial statements.

2.5 Other Fixed Assets The costs of other fixed assets acquired are first charged against the respective funding accounts in the year of acquisition based on approved orders and then capital- ised to the Capital Fund on payment basis. Depreciation is provided on a straight-line basis to write off from the Capital Fund the capitalised cost of other fixed assets at year end over their estimated useful lives at the following rates:- Computing, audio/visual, maintenance and teaching equipment Motor vehicles 25% per annum 25% per annum Office and quarters furniture and equipment, and electrical appliances 20% per annum A full year's depreciation was provided for the 12-month period ended 31 March 1991. Depreciation for the 3- month period ended 30 June 1991 was calculated on a pro-rata basis accordingly. 2.6 Librarv Books and Periodicals Library books and periodicals are written off as expendi- ture against the respective funding accounts in the year of acquisition.

2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 Donations, Donated Services and In-kind Contributions Donations are accounted for on a cash received basis. The value of donated services and in-kind contributions is not recorded in the financial statements except in cases where their monetary benefits are material and can be reason- ably assessed. Taxation The University is exempted from payment of tax by virtue of Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance. Unlisted Investment The unlisted investment is stated at cost. Interest Income Interest income amounts are accounted for as they fall due.

3. OTHER FIXED ASSETS Computing, Audio/Visual, Maintenance and Teaching Equipment Motor Vehicles Office and Quarters Furniture and Equipment, and Electrical Appliances Total HK$'OOO HK$'OOO HK$'OOO HK$'OOO COST As at 31 March 1990 Additions Disposals/ Written Off As as 30 June 1991 DEPRECIATION As at 31 March 1990 Charge for the period Disposals / Written Off As at 30 June 1991 NET BOOK VALUE As at 30 June 1991 As at 31 March 1990 5,251 20,233 616 2,752 8,619 532 39,717 60,482 (32) ( 0) (649) (681) 25,452 1,148 41,820 68,420 1,675 183 6,165 277 (10) ( 0) 743 7,317 057) 7,830 460 7,903 16,193 17,622 3,576 688 433 2,009 33,917 52,227 2,601 13,759 (167) 6,018 . . _ . ..II. " . 'p'. ._I ~ r. -. , ". " , 'r ' , - . _. - . . .I & " -. i Ic_I e. i". &i ". 7 1 " l I .- s . ,.a .e" x 4 . Lixd a. I 1-1 ,i ,

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4. UNLISTED INVESTMENT The University and Polytechnic Computer Centre Limited provides ancillary computer services for the University and the other five institutions funded by the University and Poly- technic Grants Committee. The University acquired in the year 1989/90 one share for HK$500, which represents one- sixth share of this non-profit organisation. 5. BUILDING FUND The Permanent Campus Project, estimated to cost HK$3,548 million at the June 1990 price level, excluding furniture cost, is financed by a donation of HK$1,926 million from The Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club and a subvention of HK$1,622 million by the Hong Kong Government. The subvention of HK$1,622 million from the Hong Kong Government was approved by the Finance Committee of the Legislative Council on 1 June 1990. The Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club undertakes to su- pervise the construction of the campus. The balance of the Building Fund as at 30 June 1991 represents the capitalised value of construction-in-progress at cost. RHKJC Donation Government Subvention Total HK$'OOO HK$'OOO HK$'OOO Balance as at 31 March 1990 Add: Additions Balance as at 30 June 1991 .A"_ 4 - 417,453 0 417,453 564,365 681,818 1,246,183 981,818 681,818 1,663,636 . -_

6. CAPITAL FUND The costs of all fixed assets acquired, other than construction- in-progress, are capitalised to the Capital Fund. HK$'OOO 7. GOVERNMENT FUNDS Balance as at 31 March 1990 Add: Capitalisation during the period Additions Disposals/Written Off Less: Depreciation Charge for the period Disposals/ Written Off Balance as at 30 June 1991 As at 30 June 1991, capitalised a net total of HK$52.22 million subventions. assets in the were funded 6,018 59,801 65,819 13,592 52,227 Capital Fund at by Government During the period, the University was financed by the Gov- ernment under Recurrent Account, Capital Account, Capital Works Reserve Fund and received funding from the Univer- sity and Polytechnic Grants Committee for Academic Exchanges with Institutions of Higher Education in China:- 7.1 Recurrent Account The Recurrent Account financed the University's recur- rent expenditure for the periods ended 31 March 1991

and 30 June 1991. The surplus for the period from 1 April 1990 to 31 March 1991 is repayable to the Government. The unspent surplus for the period from 1 April 1991 to 30 June 1991 will be carried forward to the next financial year subject to a final approval by the University and Polytechnic Grants Committee. 7.2 Capital Account The Capital Account financed the purchases of basic teaching equipment, the University's start-up expenses and purchases of furniture and general equipment for its temporary offices and staff quarters. The Government, on 13 July 1990, approved an increase in commitments from HK$100.37 million to HK$253.23 million, including a total of HK$194 million for the purchase of basic teaching equipment for Phase I. Of this HK$253.23 million approved, HK$220.73 million had been received up to 30 June 1991. The remaining balance of the approved commitments, which include HK$32.50 million out of the HK$194 million for the purchase of basic teaching equipment for Phase I, will be released in the year 1991/92. The unspent balance as at 30 June 1991 is carried forward to the next financial year.

Basic Teaching Equipment Others Total HK$'OOO HK$'OOO HK$'OOO Approved Commitments Subvention Received To 31 March 1990 During the period To 30 June 1991 Expenditure To 31 March 1990 During the period To 30 June 1991 Balance as at 30 June 1991 Balance as at 31 March 1990 194,000 0 161,500 161,500 59,233 220,733 18,944 13,390 32,334 16,779 27,270 44,049 35,723 40,660 76,383 125,777 (WM) 59,233 253,233 18,745 18,745 40,488 201,988 18,573 144,350 5,355 (13,589) 7.3 Capital Works Reserve Fund The Government, on 1 June 1990, approved under the Capital Works Reserve Fund a total of HK$700 million for the purchase of specialist equipment and facilities. On 13 July 1990, the Government also revised upward the subvention for furniture and general equipment for Phases I and II from HK$160 million to HK$453 million. The amounts will be released to the University by instalments in relation to the estimated cashflow requirements. The shortfall as at 30 June 1991 will be offset against funding to be released in the next financial year.

. . L. ./ . Specialist Furniture Equipment and and General Facilities Equipment Total HK$'OOO HK$'OOO HK$'OOO Approved Commitments Subvention Received To 31 March 1990 During the period To 30 June 1991 Expenditure To 31 March 1990 0 618 618 During the period 23,263 68,413 91,676 To 30 June 1991 23,263 69,031 92,294 Balance as at 30 June 1991 Balance as at 31 March 1990 700,000 0 672 672 19,500 52,698 72,198 19,500 53,370 72,870 (3,763) (15,661) -- 0 453,000 54 1,153,ooo (19,424) 54 7.4 Academic Exchanges With Institutions Of Higher Edu- cation In China An amount of HK$0.09 million was allocated to the Uni- versity by the University and Polytechnic Grants Com- mittee to support academic exchange with institutions of higher education in China. As at 30 June 1991, no spend- ing was recorded. 8. COMPARATIVE FIGURES Certain comparative figures of the previous year have been reclassified to conform to the current period's presentation.

SCHEDULES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 30 JUNE 1991 1. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUALS 31 March 1990 30 June 1991 HK$'OOO HK$'OOO 18,944 Library Books Orders 14,532 10,979 Other Accounts Payable and Accruals 141,698 30 Retention Money 73 0 Tuition Fees In Advance 490 0 UPGC Subvention in Advance 28,771 29,953 TOTAL 185,564 2. PROVISIONS AND RESERVES Balance Balance as at as at 31 March 1990 Amount Provided Amount Expended 30 June 1991 HK$'OOO HK OOO HK$'OOO HK$'OOO Contractual Passages 1,013 3,477 (1,330) 3,160 - Gratuities Leave Entitlement- Senior Staff Research Projects Motor Vehicles 3,770 17,739 (1,636) 19,873 0 2,600 (0) 2,600 0 6,926 (1,249) 5,677 0 460 (0) 460 TOTAL 4,783 31,202 (4,215) 31,770

Reserves for staff related benefits including contractual passages, gratuities and payments in lieu

of leave entitlement-senior staff are provided in accordance with the Conditions of Service.

Unspent balance of approved research projects at 30 June 1991 are fully taken up as provisions

for these research projects. The provision of HK$0.46 million is for the future replacement of

motor vehicles.

3. UNIVERSITY FUNDS Balance Amount Balance as at Received / Interest Amount as at 31 March 1990 Transferred Income Expended 30 June 1991 HK$'OOO HK$'OOO HK$'OOO HK$'OOO HK$'OOO GENERAL FUND Leung Yat Sing Fund Ng Teng Fong Fund Others 0 2,000 16 (0) 2,016 0 5,000 36 (0) 5,036 203 359 16 (231) 347 Sub-total (I) 203 7,359 68 (231) 7,399 DESIGNATED FUND British Council Fund Croucher Foundation Fund Elizabeth (Libby) Fuhriman Gardner Scholarship Fund Environmental Protection Fund Exxon Research & Engineering Company Fund Institute for Advanced Materials Fund International Workshop on Technology for Hong Kong's 0 83 2 (0) 85 0 1,495 10 (179) 1,326 0 42 0 (0) 42 0 140 0 (140) 0 76 0 7 16 (0) 83 0 10,000 (0) 10,016 0 (0) 10 1 (427) 1 1,159 (0) 13,930 Infrastructure Development Fund 0 10 Mrs Y. S. Cheong Memorial Fund 0 427 Sir S. K. Tang Library Fund 12,771 0 Sub-Total (II) 12,847 12,197 Total (I) + (II) 13,050 19,556 1,195 (746) 25,493 1,263 (977) 32,892

4. DESIGNATED ENDOWMENT FUNDS Balance Amount Balance as at Received/ Interest Amount as at 31 March 1990 Transferred Income Expended 30 June 1991 HK$'OOO HK OOO HK$'OOO HK$'OOO HK$'OOO CAPITAL ACCOUNT HK Telecommunication Institute of Information Technology Fund 0 Wei Lun Fund 0 14,000 5,000 Sub-total (I) 0 19,000 RECURRENT ACCOUNT HK Telecommunication Institute of Information Technology Fund 0 Wei Lun Fund 0 0 433 (237) 196 0 51 (0) 51 Sub-Total (II) 0 0 TOTAL (I) + (II) 0 19,000 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 484 (237) 247 484 (237) 14,000 5,000 19,000 19,247

5. SALARIES AND GRATUITIES - SENIOR STAFF 1 April 1989 1 April 1990 1 April 1991 to to to 31 March 1990 31 March 1991 30 June 1991 HK$'OOO HK$'OOO HK$'OOO 8,526 Administration 16,637 4,935 599 Academic Departments 9,659 5,251 5,832 Academic Support Centres 25,463 10,523 2,061 Estates Management 3,467 1,193 0 Student Affairs so4 477 17,018 TOTAL 56,030 22,379 - 6. SALARIES AND GRATUITIES - SUPPORT STAFF " 1 April 1989 1 April 1990 1 April 1991 to to to 31 March 1990 31 March 1991 30 June 1991 HK$'OOO HK$'OOO HK$'OOO 5,931 Administration 14,365 4,973 0 Academic Departments 1,687 1,358 917 Academic Support Centre 5,972 3,800 430 Estates Management 1,842 1,535 0 Student Affairs 111 92 7,278 TOTAL 23,977 11,758

7. GENERAL EXPENSES 1 April 1989 1 April 1990 1 April 1991 to to to 31 March 1990 31 March 1991 30 June 1991 HK$'OOO HK$'OOO HK$'OOO 145 309 237 21 1,279 1,991 Sub-total (I) 5,887 1,979 374 4,361 0 3,543 0 0 0 8,278 Sub-total (II) 49,539 22,829 28 573 75 131 0 807 Sub-total (III) 1,511 8,965 ADMINISTRATION Audit and Legal Fees Official Cars Running Expenses Printing Advertisements General Office Expenses Postages ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTRES Equipment Maintenance Books and Periodicals Book Binding Computer Software FDDI Cabling Maintenance/Operating Costs for Specialist Equipment and Facilities Summer Faculty Hires MAINTENANCE OF PREMISES AND GROUNDS Insurance Utility Charges Cleaning Repairs and Maintenance Security 407 643 1,593 32 3,212 92 135 711 3 998 40 698 6 8,999 18,330 1,750 0 4,723 0 5,410 0 27,605 4,493 354 0 137 34 606 327 204 3,368 564 3,370 0 1,866

1 April 1989 1 April 1990 1 April 1991 to to to 31 March 1990 31 March 1991 30 June 1991 HK$'OOO HK$'OOO HK$'OOO 1,501 95 49 5,499 1,035 0 0 8,179 Sub-total (IV) 36,526 15,218 7,422 146 1,240 146 43 391 39 540 4 66 23 10,060 Sub-total (V) 30,544 11,091 GENERAL EDUCATION EXPENDITURE Passages Staff Training and Development Subscription to International Educational Associations Consultancies and Advisory Committees Duty Visits Workshop Executive Programmes 3,333 1,560 1,255 331 67 11 27,921 12,737 1,489 564 1,291 15 1,170 0 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENDITURE Private Tenancies and Housing Official Entertainment Recruitment Expenses Education Allowances Removal and Hire of Vehicles Medical and Dental Benefits Publicity Projects Council Meetings Staff Uniform and Laundry School Passages Miscellaneous 29,315 TOTAL (I) + (II) + (III) + (IV) + (V) 23,225 8,424 326 84 3,190 728 444 176 79 75 1,175 463 1,218 900 274 0 7 184 21 20 585 37 124,007 60,082

8. EQUIPMENT 1 April 1989 1 April 1990 1 April 1991 to to to . 31 March 1990 31 March 1991 30 June 1991 HK$'OOO HK$'OOO HK$'OOO 587 GENERAL OFFICE EQUIPMENT 1,384 0 . . d

APPENDIX C STATUTES OF THE UNIVERSITY SENATE Statute 1 The Senate 1. The Senate shall consist of - (a> (b) (cl (4 (4 (0 (g) (h) (9 <j> (k) (1) (m> 6-d (0) the Vice-Chancellor, who shall be Chairman; the Pro-Vice-Chancellors; the Dean of each School; the Heads of academic departments in the Schools of Science, Engineering, and Business and Management; the Heads of academic divisions in the School of Humanities and Social Science; the Director of Research Centre; the Director of Technology Transfer Centre; the Director of Planning and Coordination; the Director of Library; the Director of Computing Services and Telecommunications; the Director of Student Affairs; four other academic staff members from each School (other than the School of Humanities and Social Science) who are full-time employ- ees of the University, and who shall be elected by the full-time academic staff members of the respective Schools, provided that during such time as the number of academic departments in any School shall be less than four, the number of appointees in respect of that School under this provision shall be the same as the number of academic departments for the time being; one other academic staff member from the School of Humanities and Social Science who is a full-time employee of the University and who shall be elected by the full-time academic staff members of the School; three other academic staff members who are full-time employees of the University and who shall be elected by the full-time academic staff members of the University; one student, who shall be President for the time being of the Students' Union and who shall be registered as a full-time student of the University;

(p) one undergraduate student who shall be registered to read full time for a degree in the University and who shall be elected by the undergraduate students in the University similarly so registered; (q) one postgraduate student, who shall be registered to read for a degree in the University and who shall be elected by the postgradu- ate students in the University similiarly so registered. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. The Senate shall have the power to co-opt three further full-time academic staff members of the University to serve for such periods as the Senate may determine. Members of the Senate elected under paragraphs l(l), l(m) and l(n) shall hold office for 2 years from the date of their election and shall be eligible for re-election. The member of the Senate appointed under paragraph l(o) shall hold office during such time as "he shall hold office of President of the Students' Union. Members of the Senate elected under paragraphs 1 (p) and 1 (q) shall hold office for 1 year from the date of their election and shall be eligible for re-election. In the event that any casual vacancy shall occur, the Senate shall have power to fill the same, and any such member so appointed shall hold office for the balance of the term of the appointee whom *he is replacing and shall be eligible for re-election. No person shall one capacity. be eligible for membership of the in more than The Senate shall meet at least once in each term or semester of every academic year, and additionally at any time at the direction of the Chair- man or on the written request of any 10 members of the Senate.

9. 10. 11. The quorum of the Senate shall be the smallest number which is not less than 50% of the number of members for the time being. The Senate may determine its own procedure, subject to the approval of the Council. (a) Student members of the Senate, and of such committees and other bodies as the Senate may establish, shall not be entitled to participate in that part of meetings which are reserved areas of business nor to see papers or any other documents relating thereto. (b) The reserved areas of business are - (i) matters affecting the appointment, promotion and other affairs relating to academics and other members of the University staff as individuals; (ii) matters affecting the admission and academic assessment of students as individuals; (iii) any other matters of a like or different nature considered by the Chairman to be reserved areas of business. The Chairman of the Senate, or the Chairman of the Committee or other body established by the Senate, as the case may be, may decide in any case of doubt whether or not a matter falls within one of the reserved areas of business and "his decision shall be final. * Words and expressions importing the masculine gender include the female.

Statute 2 Powers and Duties of the Senate 1. Subject to the provisions of the Ordinance and the statutes, and to the availability of the funds provided by the Council, the Senate may do all things that are necessary for, or incidental or conducive to the perform- ance of its duties and in particular, but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, may - (a> (b) k> (4 (4 (0 (is) (h) (9 make recommendations to the Council on the academic aspects of any matters affecting the University, and on the appropriate re- source requirements; decide what persons have qualified for the conferment of degrees (other than honorary degrees) and other academic awards; require any student on academic grounds to terminate studies at the University; make regulations, subject to the approval of Council, for the welfare and discipline of students; . report to the Council on academic matters referred to the Senate by the Council; receive reports from the Vice-Chancellor on the annual estimates of expenditure of the University; delegate any of its powers to any member of the Senate or any permanent or ad hoc committee of the Senate; appoint academic staff members to the Board of each School of the University; receive reports from, and to give guidance and directions to, the Board of each School.

2. Subject to the provisions of the Ordinance and the Statutes, and to the availability of funds provided by the Council, the Senate shall - (a) plan, develop and review academic programmes; (b) regulate the teaching and research conducted in the University; (c) regulate the admission of persons to approved courses of study and their attendance at such courses; and (d) regulate the examinations leading to the degrees and other academic awards of the University.

1. The Board of each School shall consist of :- (a) the Dean of the School who shall be Chairman; (b) the Professors, Readers, Senior Lecturers and Lecturers who are members of the academic departments in the School or are members of the academic divisions and the Language Centre in the School of Humanities and Social Science and who are full-time employees of the University; Cc) such other academic staff members as may be appointed by the Senate. The Board may from time to time co-opt such other persons, not being academic staff members, to serve for such periods as the Board may determine, provided that the number of such persons shall not exceed one-tenth of the whole number of members of the Board. The persons appointed under paragraph 1 (c> shall hold office for a period of one year or such other period as the Senate may specify in any particular case and shall be eligible for re-appointment. The Board of each School shall be responsible to the Senate for the teaching of the subjects assigned to that School and shall report to the Senate thereon from time to time. The Board of each School shall meet at least once in each term or semester of every academic year, and additionally at any time at the direction of the Chairman. Statute 3 Board of Each School

Statute 4 Powers of the Board of Each School Subject to the provisions of the Ordinance and the Statutes, the Board of each School shall have the power : - (a) to advise the Senate on any matters relating to the work of the School; and (b) to perform any duty which the Senate may delegate to it and to do all such acts and things as may be required to perform the same.