March 3rd, the Consulting Professor and Master of De Tao Group Sir John Daniel, the former head of UNESCO’s Division of Higher Education Professor Stamenka Trumbic and CEO of De Tao Group Mr. Xu Linen visited Shanghai Open University. Vice President of Shanghai Open University GU Xiaomin, director of teaching affairs department Xue Wei, Dean of Institute of International Exchange Liu Wenfu, and staff members from president office, development and research department and institute of international exchange are participated in the reception and the discussion.
During the forum, vice president Gu Xiaomin introduced the historical backgrounds and renaming of Shanghai Open University, elaborated the mission and responsibilities of Shanghai Open University confronted with social economic development, talent quality improvement and the innovation of Internet technology. Mr. Xu Linen hoped to combine the high-quality education resources with the developing needs of Shanghai Open University, in order to promote the cooperation and innovation of both sides. Whereafter, Sir John Daniel and Professor Stamenka Trumbic conducted a in-depth conversation with present members on related issues.
In conclusion, Professor Gu Xiaomin expressed the hope that Shanghai Open University and De Tao Group can explore further cooperation in the field of professional education, web-based education, and the sharing of course materials and teaching faculty.
