CNews Issue 3, 2009

31 Convocation 88% agree that English should remain as medium of instruction 83% agree that more opportunities for work attachments or internships should be available 81% agree that teaching and learning methods should be improved with more interactions between lecturers and students 81% agree that greater emphasis should be placed on the development of students’ soft skills 74% agree that more overseas student exchanges should be available 66% agree that liberal studies should be part of the core curriculum 66% agree that greater efforts should be made to attract overseas students University Centenary Vision Respondents are positive about the University’s Centenary Vision and are broadly aligned with the University’s policies and objectives. Convocation of The University of Hong Kong (hereinafter referred to as “Convocation”) reserves all rights regarding the usage of the results of HKU Alumni Survey 2009 (hereinafter referred to as “the results”). Any persons or parties who wish to quote or use the results in any format must obtain written permission in advance from Convocation. Written requests stating the full details of the purpose and proposed usage of the results should be submitted to Convocation c/o Convocation Secretariat, 738, Knowles Building, The University of Hong Kong to seek permission. A formal reply from Convocation shall be available within one month from submission. Convocation is grateful to all the alumni who participated in the Survey. Findings of the Survey provide additional information and pointers useful to the University in shaping future policies on higher education and to Convocation in planning future activities. Any HKU alumni who are interested in obtaining the full report of the Survey should contact the Convocation Secretariat at convocat@hku.hk A summary of the Survey findings is also available for viewing at http://www.hku.hk/alumni/survey09 Services to the community and the University 43% of respondents are prepared to participate in voluntary services Suggestions regarding voluntary services: 47% 46% 32% Services for disadvantaged groups in Hong Kong Services for the elderly in Hong Kong Services on the Mainland