Whole Person Education @HKBU

At HKBU, students will learn how to be responsible global citizens of the 21st century; you will take care of your body, mind as well as soul; and you will become aware of your own culture and heritage, and respect those of the others. We will also provide the opportunity for students to meet lots of different people with diverse interests and talents so that you will know how to interact and work with others collaboratively.

A university-wide competition was held at the start of the 2011-2012 academic year in search of the best ideas to help the university community remember the 7 HKBU Graduate Attributes and how you represent WPE@HKBU. This website showcases the 4 winning entries which are now generally adopted by the University.

An education at HKBU aims at developing all aspects of the whole person. In particular, it aims to foster the following attributes among its graduates, who should:

	Be responsible citizens with an international outlook and a sense of ethics and civility 成為具國際視野、品行高尚、有責任感的社會公民
	Have up-to-date, in-depth knowledge of an academic specialty, as well as a broad range of cultural and general knowledge 掌握對學術專業當前最新學問，並有深厚認識，亦有廣闊的文化知識和通識基礎
	Be independent, lifelong learners with an open mind and an inquiring spirit 以開放接納、獨立探求知識的精神，貫徹終身學習
	Have the necessary information literacy and IT skills, as well as numerical and problem-solving skills, to function effectively in work and everyday life 擁有資訊科技、數字處理和解難能力，在生活及工作上發揮所長
	Be able to think critically and creatively 具備批判思考以及創意思維
	Have trilingual and biliterate competence in English and Chinese, and the ability to articulate ideas clearly and coherently 精通兩文三語、能清晰表達有條理的想法
	Be ready to serve, lead and work in a team, and to pursue a healthy lifestyle 具備領導和服務團隊的精神，實踐健康生活模式

Reference: approved by HKBU Senate in September 2008

HKBU GAs Ambassadors Scheme

What is it really like to be a student at HKBU? Why are the 7 Graduate Attributes so important to students at HKBU? Have you ever wanted to show people in the HKBU community why the University is so great at Whole Person Education?

Here is an excellent way for you to demonstrate your all-rounded development at HKBU. The GAs Ambassadors Scheme is currently recruiting HKBU students to support and organize a wide range of events and activities to promote the 7 Graduate Attributes (GAs) within and outside the HKBU community.

So, don’t miss this unique experience. ACT NOW and JOIN US!

Mission:

1. Helping to promote an awareness of the HKBU’s 7 GAs amongst HKBU students;
2. Helping the HKBU community to actualize the HKBU’s 7 GAs;
3. Helping to promote the HKBU’s 7 GAs to the outside community.

Intended Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the scheme, GAs Ambassadors should be able to:

1. Confidently explain to members of the HKBU community and to stakeholders the importance of HKBU’s 7 Graduate Attributes;
2. Coordinate and organize events effectively and efficiently;
3. Recommend ideas for the betterment of HKBU’s GAs promotions;
4. Develop a strong sense of belonging to the University and a conviction to serve the community.

Benefits for GAs Ambassadors:

• Presidential recognition
• Involvement with local community
• Opportunities to develop various transferable/generic skills
• Better opportunity for employment
• Meeting lots of people and also have great fun

Tentative events and activities:

• Annual students’ Whole Person Week on campus
• Monthly GAs events
• Regular training workshops
  

Contact us:

• chtl@hkbu.edu.hk