On May 24, Sheridan hosted a delegation from the Communication University of China. Visitors from CUC included Vice President Yuan Jun , Professor Luo Qing, Executive Dean of Faculty of Information Media, Professor Jia Xiuqing, Deputy Director of Faculty of Arts, Shu Xiaomei, Deputy Dean of Graduate School of CUC, Professor Zhong Yiqiang, and Mr. Kou Hongliang. The delegates were met by Mike Allcott, Dean of International, Maija Saari, Associate Dean, Faculty of Animation, Arts and Design, Yan Wu, Manager of International Business Development for China, and Agnes Li, Assistant to Dean of International.
Based in Beijing, CUC is among the top 200 universities in China and unique in its focus—a focus that has harmonies with Sheridan’s character and quality. CUC is known for its independent initiative in teaching and learning, as well as its commitment to an interdisciplinary curriculum covering journalism and communication, film and television arts, information science and technology, as well as engineering, management and science. The university has made such a great contribution to the national business of radio and television that it is known as the “a cradle of China’s radio and television talents”.
Sheridan has developed a friendship with CUC over more than 10 years, and CUC considers Sheridan a peer among its other partners including NYU and the University of Missouri. Many students, faculty, and leaders have been exchanged, and there is potential for deepening collaboration.