On August 22, 2025, the College of Food Engineering convened its new semester work conference in Lecture Hall 338 to outline priorities and unite faculty efforts. Chaired by Dean Zhang Yun, the meeting was attended by college leadership, department heads, program directors, and all faculty members.
Opening Remarks:
Dean Zhang Yun introduced newly hired faculty and announced appointments for academic department leadership roles.
She emphasized rigorous implementation of teaching inspections and preparations for the upcoming accreditation evaluation in early September, aligning with university directives for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Academic Affairs:
Vice Dean for Academic Affairs Zhao Dongmei called for meticulous data submission to finalize accreditation efforts. She outlined requirements for the "first class" of the semester, including punctuality, classroom discipline, and teaching professionalism. Additional priorities included thesis advising, international exchanges, and micro-program development.
Research & Graduate Education:
Vice Dean for Research Zhao Jing reviewed progress in master’s program applications and highlighted challenges in award nominations, research commercialization, and securing industry-funded projects. She detailed plans for program accreditation, revisions to the 2025 talent cultivation framework, and graduate student supervision.
Student Affairs:
Vice Dean for Student Affairs Xu Shenghua stressed enhanced student management amid accreditation preparations, covering orientation readiness, academic integrity, homeroom teacher responsibilities, employment initiatives, and faculty discipline.
Closing Summary:
Dean Zhang Yun summarized achievements from the previous semester, including advancements in graduate industry-academia integration workstations and innovation competitions. She acknowledged progress in curriculum reform, practical teaching, and research output while identifying areas for improvement. Clear priorities were set for the new term to address gaps and drive sustained growth. The conference unified faculty around shared objectives, laying a foundation for focused efforts to elevate teaching, research, and student success in the upcoming academic year.
