In an historic ceremony on May 8, Kean University officially announced that it will be the first American university to open an extensive and newly constructed University campus on Chinese soil in September 2007. The new campus will be located in Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, one of the richest provinces in China with the highest
growth rate. It is expected to be in full operation by 2010 and will enroll up to 4,000 students.

The agreement establishing Kean University, Wenzhou was signed in the Kean Hall Conference Center by Kean University President Dawood Farahi and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Zhejiang Provincial People’s Congress Xi Jinping.

The construction project and all costs of operating the University will be paid for through tuition and financing provided by the municipal and provincial government in China. There will be no cost to Kean University or the state of New Jersey. “Education is a highly desirable commodity, and we will be providing the graduate and undergraduate programs that we do best — education, public administration and business,” said Farahi.

All classes will be taught in English by American professors with all accreditation standards being held to those established here by the Middle States Accreditation body, and students will earn degrees issued by Kean University. Kean will supply all academic personnel, programs and course materials. Further, students in China will have access to the Kean University library system through the Internet ensuring that there will be no censorship of available materials. All academic matters will mirror
those used here in the United States. Kean students will also have opportunities to study in China while only paying the in-state tuition fees they would pay if residing in New Jersey.

Chairman Xi was optimistic about the prospects of this partnership. “The future depends on how we can fulfill our commitments. The task before our eyes is how to build on our past successes,” said Xi through an interpreter. “I’m delighted that Zhejiang and New Jersey have conducted all-around cooperation in the economy, culture,
science and technology, and education as epitomized by today’s signing ceremony.”

Robert Cockren, chairman of the Kean University Board of Trustees, spoke of the worldwide impact of this agreement. “In our global world, this is a great step forward to allow our students to travel to the People’s Republic of China and learn about their culture, and at the same time, we will have our own professors teaching Chinese students in English,” said Cockren.

Kean University, 1000 Morris Ave., Union; 908-737-5326; www.kean.edu

THE RICHARD STOCKTON COLLEGE OF NJ

The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey offers a distinctive curriculum that can be tailored to meet the goals of individual students. Offering over 30 majors, numerous study tracks that focus the major, over 35 minors, and several dual-degree professional programs, Stockton ensures breadth and depth of scholarship.

Currently, there are eight graduate programs: business administration, criminal justice, nursing, instructional technology, occupational therapy, physical therapy (Doctoral degree), teacher education, and holocaust/genocide studies.

• Ranked 6th in the nation in the public liberal arts college category by US News Best Colleges 2006.
• Named “A Best Northeastern College for 2006” by The Princeton Review.
• One of only seven in the nation to receive a prestigious “Journey Towards Democracy” grant for its work in civic engagement projects by the Association of American Colleges and Universities.
• Partnered with The New York Times to launch the “Odyssey Project” that helps area high school students effectively bridge the transition between high school and college.

Special learning options include international study, independent projects, Honors program, service learning, local internships, and the semester-long Washington, D.C. Internship Program. State-of-the-art technological tools are offered in computerized learning labs and electronic classrooms Web registration and online courses
accommodate students’ busy schedules.

While the 1,600-acre main campus sits in the beautiful and natural setting of woods and lakes, Stockton is within 15 minutes of Atlantic City, an hour from Cape May and Philadelphia, and two hours from New York. Satellite campus locations exist in Atlantic City (Carnegie Library Center) and Mays Landing (Southern Regional Institute - Educational Technology Training Center). The new Sports Center houses top-notch athletic facilities large enough to seat 5,000 participants for a variety
of events. Daily tours are available.

The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey; 609-652-4261; www.stockton.edu.

WILSON COLLEGE: STUDENTS OF INTEGRITY

Wilson College is an independent college offering a rigorous program of study grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, and engaging students in a wide range of majors, including environmental science.

Part of Wilson’s mission is a strong commitment to environmental sustainability. Through its Richard Alsina Fulton Center for Sustainable Living, students receive hands-on environmental education with opportunities to experience first-hand, solutions to today’s environmental issues. Those who wish to explore sustainability in food production, energy, transportation, land stewardship, and community awareness will find vast opportunities for practical learning.

The college has its own bio-diesel processor, where fuel is made from waste vegetable oil from the dining hall. Solar- and wind-generated electricity is demonstrated and put into practice. Wilson’s 50-acre farmstead includes a seven-acre organic vegetable farm, passive-solar greenhouse and gardens, as well as its own composting facility.

Wilson is distinguished by a strong sense of community with a faculty-student ratio of 10:1 in a small, yet diverse community guided by the Honor Principle, its roots in the Presbyterian Church and a tradition of excellence.

Students have opportunities for academic recognition through programs such as Phi Beta Kappa; student laboratory and field research alongside highly qualified and dedicated faculty, internships and involvement in state, regional and national organizations. Seven varsity athletic teams – basketball, field hockey, gymnastics, soccer, softball, volleyball and tennis – allow students to compete in Division III of the NCAA. Wilson equestrian clubs include Hunt Seat that competes in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA), Dressage, Combined Training and the Musical Drill Team.

Wilson’s students, from 20 states and 10 countries, can participate in a variety of campus activities. From student newspaper and international club to modern dance ensemble, students can expand their education beyond the classroom by taking advantage of the many leadership and community service opportunities.

Wilson’s 300-acre campus in Pennsylvania’s Cumberland Valley features many impressive Victorian buildings recorded in the National Register of Historic Places. In addition to the center for sustainable living, special on-campus facilities include the Penn Hall Equestrian Center and the Helen M. Beach ’24 Veterinary Medical Center.
Students benefit from nearly $5 million in recent campus renovations, including the Lenfest Commons, a-state-of-the-art student center that is the hub for community conversation, dining, recreation, fitness and campus activities. The Hankey Center houses the Wilson archives and a center for research on the education of women and girls.

Wilson is within easy driving distance of Pittsburgh, Washington DC, and Baltimore.

Wilson College; 1-800-421-8402; admissions@wilson.edu; www.wilson.edu

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