November 14, as a member of the Vocational Education Leadership Training Program (VELT) , Vice President Xing Guanglu arrived in Washington, US to begin her 29 days of training life.
The team was warmly welcomed by the honorary President Dr. Don Newport of Michigan Alpena Community College and President Dr. Derionne P. Pollard of Montgomery Community College. Dr. Don Newport, the main promoter of educational exchange programs between China and the U.S., accompanied them all day, discussing the training affairs.
As scheduled, VP Xing, together with her team, will study US community colleges in terms of their overview, roles, workforce development, and the like.
The Vocational Education Leadership Training Program (VELT) is financed by the Chinese government with the support of the Chinese Ministry of Education and jointly run under the supervision and administration of AACC and the China Education Association for International Exchange (CEAIE).
The focus of the VELT program is to:
Strengthen the leadership abilities and capabilities of Chinese college administrators
Provide strategies to develop and improve market-oriented curriculum design
Enhance teaching methods for Chinese vocational institutions
Develop strong relationships with local businesses
(English Version by Zhang Qian; Editor: Li Chengji)
