Chen Chaofan Frank

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  • 所见所思｜治大学如烹小鲜

    治大学如烹小鲜，需谨慎和充分尊重 2023年12月7日 (图片：@inmediahk) 本周三，中文大学教务会以“全票”通过了中文大学政治与行政学系（政政系）、全球研究课程以及数据科学与政策研究课程的合并方案，并将合并后的名称定为“政务与政策科学学院”（政政学院）。这一合并案自两三年前开始酝酿，一直引发三系（课程）学生和媒体的高度关注。期间涉及的咨询和说明一直饱受部分学生诟病，他们认为大学以及任务组并没有充分听取师生意见就仓促“上车”。 周三，餐后到浸会大学散步，我发现墙上亦贴有学生反对文学院与社会科学院合并方案的意见，几乎占满了整块墙，颇为引人深思。 这类重大改革，初衷无疑是好的，比如重整资源、共享资源、发挥协同效应、以及应对当前跨学科的潮流。作为一个学生，想到这些好处，往往第一反应应该是理解和支持。但是，由于涉及众多持份者，这类改革所需要的耐心显得尤为重要。 据学院筹备的任务组所述，学校和学院已经花了两到三年时间咨询不同利益相关者，例如在读学生、教职员、校友等。反馈大多为正面，认为此举可以使三个系（课程）发挥协同效应，增强学科实力和国际影响力，同时共享学额（涉及拨款）和课程资源，好处众多。然而，在今年11月的全体会议上，三个系（课程）的本科生似乎表达了不同的意见：在场的许多人不赞成合并方案。 (图片：@inmediahk) 政政系（GPA）的学生认为合并后，政政系这个存在五十几年的品牌将不复存在，严重影响学生对政政系的归属感及政政系在本港及世界的声誉。他们还担心政政系在本次合并中“失去”更多，缺乏公平性。全球研究（GS）和数据科学与政策研究（DSPS）的学生则认为合并案会削弱两个课程的独特性，并质疑合并带来的好处是否真正符合学生需要。 除了对改变在情感上的不安和抵触情绪，本科生还对财务、管理等方面提出质疑，担心这些变化会削弱各自的管理权限和财务状况。合并案指出课程将会共享，但是本科生认为到目前为止学院没有公布详细的学习计划以及解释，使得学生无法了解细节，认为校方的合并过于仓促，“没准备好”。同时，新学院的命名也是学生们非常关注的问题。合并后的学院被命名为“政务与政策科学学院”（School of Governance and Policy Science），学生认为这一命名的“去政治化”过于严重，特别是原本的政政系学生反对声最大。 对于硕士和博士生而言，合并后的治理结构如何，资源能否真正共享（例如是否有更多导师选择），以及是否增加助教（TA）和研究助理（RA）的工作量，这才是关键所在。 (图片：明报) 副院长兼任务组负责人在回应关于新学院治理架构问题时表示，新学院将设置一位School Director来协调三个系（课程），但保留各自的行政结构和财务独立。然而，若要保留行政上的独立，人员管理如何实现共享？硕博生导师的选择是否依旧限于政政系内？如果财务独立，那么各课程所聘用的教授是否可以指导其他课程的硕博学生？如果可以，那么独立是否必要？ 在回答另一位博士生关于新学院合并对研究型硕博学生可能产生的影响时，副院长的回答模棱两可，称将会“增加更多机会”。 关于今日通过的学院中文名称（政务与政策科学学院），我感到不解。中文大学政治与行政学系五十多年来一直是本港高教政治学系的佼佼者，为香港、内地以及国际学术界和工业界培养了众多杰出人才。香港大学、城市大学、岭南大学及都会大学等政治系主任都由中大政政系培养或曾雇佣。为何在命名上如此避讳”政治”元素？同时是否考虑到了对政政系具有深厚情感的群体？ 我在本科期间有幸出任大学教务会议员和学生事务顾问，亲历了不少学生与学校之间的矛盾。然而，这些矛盾中至少80%都是由于缺乏沟通、理解和信任导致的。管理者需要放弃“家长式思维”，与学生进行沟通、解释，并分享他们的思维过程。学生并非“食古不化”的群体，如果感受到尊重并能充分表达意见后，他们会做出积极回应，双方都可以做出让步。我在任内曾多次向校方建议采取此类措施，并取得了良好效果。我认为，这才是成年人之间应有的处理方式。 治大学如烹小鲜，我们需要的是多一些尊重、多一些沟通、多一些理解，以及多一些退一步海阔天空的胸襟，那么一切将会更加和谐。 最后，借用特蕾莎·梅离任演讲中的一句话来总结：“永远不要忘记，妥协不是一个肮脏的词。生活依赖于妥协。” (Never forget that compromise is not a dirty word. Life depends on compromise.) Read.

  • Chaofan Joins Prestigious Political Science Associations

    Hong Kong, December 4, 2023 I am pleased to share that today I have joined three distinguished political science associations: the International Political Science Association (IPSA), the American Political Sciences Association (APSA), and The International Studies Association (ISA), as a student member . This tripartite membership is not merely a set of subscriptions but a… Read.

  • Chaofan attended the UIC Globalisation and Development Programme (GAD) Alumni Gathering 2023.

    Repost from the GAD website. EN/中文For Frank’s sharing of content, please scroll down. On October 11, the Globalisation and Development (GAD) Programme invited a group of enthusiastic alumni to share their recent study and career experience, as well as to show their achievements in multiple areas from business to academia, and in the fields such… Read.

  • Chaofan to Speak at BNU-HKBU UIC on Making University Life Meaningful

    Chaofan Chen, an alumnus of the Globalization and Development Programme at BNU-HKBU UIC, has been invited to speak at the Digital Social Science Academic Society of BNU-HKBU United International College (UIC) as a guest speaker. The presentation, titled “Fun and Achievement: How to Make Your University Life Meaningful,” will take place on September 26th, 2023… Read.

  • Chaofan Commences New Academic Journey at Renowned Government and Public Administration Department of CUHK

    4 August 2023, Hong Kong Chaofan recently started his academic journey as a research postgraduate student at the Department of Government and Public Administration (GPA) in The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). The orientation session, led by Professor Pierre Landry, provided valuable insights into the department’s expectations and research opportunities. Chaofan feels honored to… Read.

  • Hong Kong Baptist University holds its 64th Commencement

    Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) holds the 64th Commencement (BNBU/UIC Session) on 18th July 2023 at the HKBU Academic Community Hall. Comment from Prof Simon Zhao to Chen Chaofan: “陈超凡先生是一位敏锐而高素质的学生，具有非凡的好奇心和学习能力，在课堂内外，特别是在我的研究项目中，都表现出了出色的智力能力。 人们可以从他的成绩单中所有课程的全A成绩中立即发现这一点。 他勤奋刻苦的学习态度以及对全球化和中国经济发展的理论和实证问题的深入理解给我留下了深刻的印象。”（Mr. Chen Chaofan is a keen and high-calibre student who possesses extraordinary curiosity and ability in learning and has demonstrated outstanding intellectual capacity both… Read.

  • BNU-HKBU United International College holds 15th Graduation Ceremony on 30 June 2023, Chaofan and his family attended

    UIC’s President, Member of the Chinese Academy of Science, and the Chair Professor, TANG Tao, presented the Certificate of Graduation to the recipient, Mr. CHEN Chaofan. Chairperson of Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) Council, Dr Clement CHEN Cheng-jen, GBS, JP, presented the Certificate of Graduation to the recipient, Mr. CHEN Chaofan. Chief Executive of Hong… Read.

  • Chaofan visited the campus of Wenzhou-Kean University

    Special thanks to Deputy Party Secretary and University Office of WKU. Read.

  • Chaofan concluded his two-year journey at the Centre for Teaching and Learning of BNU-HKBU United International College

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    Farewell Dinner for All CTL Student Assistants of 2023 Cohort, Zhuhai, GD Group Photos of Chaofan and other CTL Student Assistants with Dr. Yi-lung Kuo, Ms. Sandy Chen, and Ms. Arie Jin Chaofan graduated from BNU-HKBU United International College on June 30th, 2023. During his time at the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL), he… Read.

  • Chaofan’s Departure from UIC Senate, QAC Membership, and Student Advisory Role upon Graduation

    As my time at BNU-HKBU United International College draws to a close, I will be stepping down from my current public service positions as UIC Senator, QAC Member, and Student Advisor. Serving as a student representative in college governance has been an incredible journey and has allowed me to realize my personal ideals of public… Read.

  • Chaofan in Programme News-June 2023

    1. Chaofan’s presence in Guest Lecture on “sustainable development finance” by AIIB Treasurer, Mr. Domenico Nardelli, check here: https://fhss.uic.edu.cn/gad_en/info/1132/1459.htm. Relevant social media posts: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/fc2001_sustainability-infrastructure-investment-activity-7064873181181874176-oeNd?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop (Frank’s post) / https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-7067366518614880257-5SQx?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop (Dr. Monaco’s post) 2. GAD Students Awarded FHSS’s Best Final Year Projects, Chaofan is one of the awardees. Check more here: https://fhss.uic.edu.cn/gad/info/1131/1532.htm. Read.

  • Chaofan recently participated in an excursion to the Overseas Chinese Museum in Guangzhou with Dr. Wei Chin Wong and CCGC Elective Course class

    Details please consult with this link: https://fhss.uic.edu.cn/en/info/1162/4045.htm. Read.

  • CHEN Chaofan’s Final Year Project (FYP) was Awarded one of the Best FYPs of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, BNU-HKBU United International College

    Read the report at the GAD Website: ENG / 中文；Report at UIC’s Website: 中文 May 17, 2023, Zhuhai, Guangdong On May 17, 2023 the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FHSS) held FHSS Exhibition of Student Achievements 2023: Best FYPs and Award-Winning Projects. Seven senior GAD students who excelled in their respective FYP projects presented their posters and… Read.

  • New website launched

    The new personal website of Chen Chaofan Frank has been launched in May 2023 as the previous chenchaofan.com has no longer worked well because of the poor maintenance service of the contractor. I will share new things that happened or happening in my life and research on this website as usual. This new website is… Read.

  • 《求学》杂志刊登超凡学习历程报道

    阅读网页版：https://m.fx361.com/news/2023/0508/21817963.html Read.

  • Chaofan’s co-authored chapters in the book “Comparative Studies on Pandemic Control Policies and the Resilience of Society” will be published by Springer Nature, a world-renowned publishing house.

    Chen Chaofan has acted as a research assistant under the supervision of Professor Simon Xiaobin ZHAO (Associate Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at BNU-HKBU United International College) and engaged in Prof. Zhao-led book project team as a contributor. Chaofan wrote the chapter “How the Pandemic affects global leadership: A Comparative Analysis… Read.

  • Chen Chaofan has been appointed as Student Advisor at BNU-HKBU United International College

    Chen Chaofan has been appointed as one of the Student Advisor (中文：学生事务顾问) to provide advice regarding student affairs at BNU-HKBU United International College. Chaofan’s experiences and leadership in student activities and organisations offer him the ability to qualify for this occupation, contributing his effort to UIC development. Chaofan’s term started from October 2022 to the… Read.

  • Chaofan’s research on COVID-19 pandemic control policies has been granted by UIC FHSS Student Individual Research Grant | 本人有关不同新冠防控政策的对比研究获得UIC人文社科学院学生个人研究基金资助

    Dec. 22 – Zhuhai Edited on Dec. 22, 2022 Read.

  • 随笔：2022年11月14日：想不出应该起什么题目的胡写

    好久不见！ 上次提笔写公众号文章已经是很久以前的事情了。为什么不写呢？一是因为我有点忙，到了大四除了要完成五门课业任务和一门毕业论文，还有研究生的申请等等。二是，我在很长一段时间里，不知道写什么，也不想组织那么长的文字来诉说什么，因为大家已经很不容易了，有些话不说也罢。三是由于众所周知的原因，言论的尺度在急剧地缩小，不清晰的尺度让我不知道什么能说什么不能说。今年过去了十一个月，我的账号被限制过三次，而每一次限制的原因，都让人无与伦比地感到奇妙和无语。 今天提笔再写点东西，首先是因为今天心情不好，我已经在这几个月主动或被动地接受了太多的负面信息以导致情绪排解能力大幅下降。二是想和大家分享一下最近的听闻以及我对它们的想法。三是希望能缓解一下我自己，以及可能和我一样被负面信息困扰的人，的不好的情绪，人总要把东西说出来才能释怀。 今天就写这么多，差不多三千字。我要去写作业了，下次再聊。2022年11月14日晚上九点，写于珠海。 Read.

  • Chaofan in University Media: 大学不惑！分享一波UICer的“解忧”大法

    Read the article: Click HERE (WeChat); HERE (UIC Website). 学习与业余时间如何合理分配？申研有哪些注意事项？怎么样才能找到合适的实习工作？社交焦虑如何克服？……大学的各个阶段，UICer难免会有不同的担忧与疑惑。想要大学不惑？北师港浸大（UIC）学长学姐的建议来了 两句话，治愈社交焦虑？保持开放心态，坚持做自己 陈超凡2019级全球化与发展曾任全球化与发展专业学会副会长、UIC模拟联合国公关部部长大学期间，陈超凡参与了不少社团和学生组织活动。如今对各项活动充满激情的他实际上曾十分“社恐”，经历了一次次尝试，才找到了自己的“处世哲学”——始终保持开放的心态，同时坚持自己的原则。“我看到很多同学强迫自己去参与各种活动来克服‘社恐’，这对个人来说是一种情绪消耗。对于自己下定决心想做的事情要勇敢一些，没有想好的事情大可放任自己‘退缩’。”陈超凡（第一排中）参与海洋保护相关会议 在参与活动过程中，陈超凡也遇到过好友与自己理念不合的情况，对此，陈超凡表示：“要坚持自己但也不要抗拒磨合，观点的碰撞并不意味着反对，要解决问题而不是发泄情绪。”出现矛盾积极表达，就事论事，既解决了问题，也不会伤了同学和气。 来源 | 新闻公关处 制作 | 钟梦岚 张倚竹 图片 | 受访者提供 封面 | 常佳媛 编辑 | 罗诗冰 Read.

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