On the afternoon of November 14, 2023, the 12th "Research and Study Forum", Thematic Learning and Sharing Conference specialized for graduate counselors was held at the Conference Room on the second floor of the Yifu International Conference Center. The seminar focused on the working methods and experiences of graduates’ scholarship evaluation. Wang Yan, a graduate counselor from the School of Economics and Business Administration, and Zhai Juan, a graduate counselor from the School of Sociology, shared their experiences. Representatives of the Deputy Director of the Ideological and Political Department of the Party Committee's Student Affairs Office, Li Xianling, the Deputy Director of the Affairs Department of the Party Committee's Student Affairs Office, Bao Xinlong, and various part-time and full-time counselors from the training units attended the meeting.
Ms. Li Xianling, the deputy director of the Ideological and Political Department of the Student Affairs Office, first highlighted the significance of organizing this exchange meeting for graduate counselors. She also mentioned that the main objective was to further grasp the techniques and norms of scholarship evaluation through exchanging experiences while better-assisting everyone in enhancing their professional skills.
Next, Wang Yan, a graduate counselor from the School of Economics and Business Administration, introduced the national scholarship evaluation framework developed by the college based on the principles of "openness," "fairness," "impartiality," and "selectivity" outlined in the university's documents. She provided a detailed explanation of the key points to be noted in the scholarship evaluation process and addressed the emerging issues and changes that continuously appear.
Zhai Juan, a graduate counselor from the School of Sociology, then presented an introduction from two perspectives to the rules and practices of academic scholarship evaluation in the School of Sociology: "regulations" and "approaches." Then she provided work recommendations drawing on her 12 years of experience in scholarship evaluation.
Lastly, Bao Xinlong, the Deputy Director of the Affairs Department of the Student Affairs Office, delivered a concluding speech. He emphasized that colleges should focus on three aspects in the evaluation of graduate financial assistance: Firstly, the evaluation should adapt to specific circumstances. The assessment for scholarships is a essentially nurturing process, and the establishment of scholarship criteria reflects the spirit of education. It is important to actively resolve conflicts and guide students in their development. Secondly, they should keep pace with the times. On one hand, as society and the university continue to develop, student affairs are constantly evolving and each college is formulating its evaluation system based on national policies and specific circumstances. On the other hand, efforts should be made to seek development, and each college should proactively gather resources to benefit more students.
Source: Party Committee of Students’ Work Department
Translator: Zhang Haoyun
Date: December 7, 2023
