On the afternoon of September 24, the opening ceremony of the 2024 intake of Sports Operation and Management (sino-foreign program), jointly offered by Jinhua University of Vocational Technology(JUVT) and Northeastern State University (USA), was successfully held in the West Teaching Building 2-416 Lecture Hall of the Normal College.
Dr. James Ferrell, Vice President of Northeastern State University, and Li Xuan, Executive Director of the International Programs Office, along with Liang Kedong, President of JUVT, heads of relevant functional departments, leadership team members of the Normal College, all faculty members of the Sports Operation and Management major, and all 2024 freshmen attended the opening ceremony.
President Liang Kedong, on behalf of JUVT, welcomed Vice President James Ferrell and his delegation from Northeastern State University, and congratulated the freshmen of the 2024 Sports Operation and Management(sino-foreign program).
Dr. James Ferrell addressed the freshmen. He stated that Northeastern State University is committed to providing resources, support, and necessary guidance to help students thrive and prepare for their future careers.
During the ceremony, Chen Biqing, Director of the Sports Operation and Management(sino-foreign program), and Li Xuan, Executive Director of the International Programs Office at Northeastern State University, spoke as representatives of the Chinese and foreign parties.
Liu Zhi, a representative of the freshmen, expressed expectations and aspirations for university life and pledged to cherish the learning time at JUVT, strive to improve professional skills, and work hard to achieve life goals with full enthusiasm and firm belief.
Finally, leaders from both universities exchanged gifts and took a group photo. It is reported that the Higher Vocational Education Program in Sports Operation and Management is one of the longest-running Sino-foreign cooperative education programs at JUVT. The program has been enrolling students since 2013 and has now admitted 11 cohorts.