Mount Ida College Signs Memorandum of Understanding with China's Qiongzhou University

Newton, MA—Mount Ida College today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Cooperation with Qiongzhou University of Sanya, China.  As part of the memorandum, the two institutions agree to cooperate in a number of areas, including joint research and educational activities, exchange of faculty and students for study and research as well as plans for a possible accelerated 3+1+1 bachelor through master degree program. 

The Memorandum was signed by the President of Mount Ida College, Dr. Lance Carluccio and Chairman of University Council of Qiongzhou University, Dr. Wei Yong.  Also present at the signing ceremony were Mount Ida’s Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Ellen Beaulieu and Business Professor Dr. Liang Tang and Qiongzhou University’s Provost Zhang Hongbin, Director of International Office Wei Jing, Dean Yang Ziju of the School of Humanities, Dean Lin Chixian of School of Biological Science and Dean Jin Hailong of the School of Hospitality.

Dr. Lance Carluccio, President of Mount Ida College stated, “The signing of this Memorandum of Understanding with Qiongzhou University offers our respective institutions increased opportunities for our faculty and students to research, study and work abroad.  For Mount Ida, this MOU further strengthens our ongoing initiatives to globalize the College’s programming, better preparing our students for the opportunities and challenges of the global economy.”

Dr. Wei Yong, Chairman of University Council stated, “Creating this important academic link with Mount Ida College broadens the opportunities of our University’s faculty and students to state-of-the-art developments in higher education and provides valuable support and assistance for staff and resource development.  We look forward to a mutually cooperative and productive relationship.”

About Qiongzhou University
Qiongzhou University is a provincial state-owned university located in Sanya, the southern part of China.  The University is authorized by the Ministry of Education, China and is one of the 10 Educational Aid Centers for Asia and Africa.  The University covers 1,500 acres and is comprised of two campuses:   Sanya, the main campus with about 15,000 students and Wuzhishan City, the satellite campus with about 2,000 students.  Currently, Qiongzhous University consists of 58 undergraduate and junior college specialties in 11 schools and departments, including the schools of science and technology, foreign languages, tourism, electronic and information engineering, life science and technology, social science and humanities, educational science, fine arts, physical education and adult education.  Qiongzhou is developing quickly into a comprehensive university.

About Mount Ida College
Founded in 1899, Mount Ida College is a private, co-educational undergraduate and graduate institution with approximately 1,400 full- and part-time students and a 13:1 student to faculty full-time equivalent ratio. Located in Newton, Massachusetts, just eight miles from Boston, Mount Ida College provides a diverse community of learners a challenging education that blends the liberal arts with professional preparation. We dedicate our energy, imagination and resources to empowering all students to achieve academically and contribute responsibly in a changing world. To learn more, visit the College’s website at www.mountida.edu.