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Chapter 1427 - 757: Establishing the Undergraduate Admission Score Line (Please Subscribe) _2

Chapter 1427: Chapter 757: Establishing the Undergraduate Admission Score Line (Please Subscribe) _2

Generally, any major events at Mist City Arts and Science University are held in Conference Room One, as it is relatively larger and can accommodate many people.

"Hello Principal Ding!"

In the conference room, various department heads and heads of academic departments greeted Principal Ding after seeing him.

"Hello, everyone. Please take a seat, no need for formalities."

Ding Yue greeted everyone with a smile.

Soon, about thirty people were seated in the conference room. These were all leaders of Mist City Arts and Science University, and, of course, they were all working under Ding Yue’s leadership to build and develop the university.

"Today, I’ve called everyone here to discuss some major upcoming events at Mist City Arts and Science University."

After taking his seat in the main chair, Ding Yue seriously addressed the attendees.

Everyone listened intently to Principal Ding’s speech.

"The first matter is about the internship arrangements for students who are about to enter their senior year."

Ding Yue started with this issue.

Since this matter was essentially already decided in discussions with Director Qi Chunsheng and Miss An, the purpose of mentioning it in the meeting was mainly to inform the heads of the academic departments, so they could also prepare accordingly.

"After discussions with Director Qi Chunsheng and Miss An, we have essentially finalized the arrangements for the first batch of students who are due to intern. When the time comes, each department should coordinate well with Director Qi and Miss An. Additionally, if any department really cannot arrange internship positions, then you will need to handle it yourselves. Of course, if you need any support from the school, just speak to Director Qi. We are not afraid of challenges. What we fear is our students graduating from Mist City Arts and Science University without having a place to intern!"

Ding Yue spoke to the department heads in a somewhat light-hearted tone.

"Alright, Principal Ding. Rest assured,"

Upon hearing Principal Ding’s remarks, the department heads all expressed their commitment to ensuring the proper arrangement of internship positions, promising not to let Principal Ding down.

The department heads from various departments at Mist City Arts and Science University all understood very well that Principal Ding valued them and their departments highly, based on their ability to handle matters efficiently.

Everyone wanted their department to be regarded as a cherished entity of the school like the departments of Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Medicine, and Architecture, which received countless amounts of teaching funds and other financial support every year.

"Alright, let’s then focus on discussing the second matter at this meeting."

Having informed them of the first matter, Ding Yue moved directly to the second topic: "This second matter is regarding our recruitment planning for this year at Mist City Arts and Science University. As the semester is nearly ending and the College Entrance Examination is approaching, it’s critical that we define a recruitment plan in order to better conduct next year’s educational activities."

Upon finishing his statement, the department heads nodded in agreement, considering Principal Ding’s words appropriate.

"Principal Ding, hasn’t our approach at Mist City Arts and Science University always been to accept all comers?" At that moment, one department head asked.

"Indeed."

Ding Yue nodded and explained, "For the past three years, our recruitment plan at Mist City Arts and Science University has indeed followed that approach. However, times have changed."

Everyone understood what Principal Ding meant by this.

Over the past year, Mist City Arts and Science University had grown tremendously, not only becoming a key national private university but also successfully hosting the National University Sports Games, and recently defeating Google Company’s artificial intelligence robot AlphaDog from the United States, enhancing its reputation substantially.

"Principal Ding, does this mean we are going to set an admission score threshold?" another department head inquired.

The department heads all looked towards Principal Ding, awaiting his response.

"Over the past three years, Mist City Arts and Science University, in pursuit of student numbers, had not set any admission thresholds, meaning no minimum score requirements. Now, with over 80,000 students, I believe that if we don’t set any admission thresholds this year, student numbers might grow explosively."

Ding Yue analyzed: "Although Mist City Arts and Science University has been expanded once, the total capacity of the campus is around two hundred thousand people. If we still enroll students without any admission thresholds, the school might be full this year, or even lack educational facilities. What will happen in two years then? How will we teach?"

The department heads listened to Principal Ding’s analysis and after pondering for a moment, they all nodded in agreement.

It really does make sense.

If unrestricted enrollment continues and every recent graduate who applies to Mist City Arts and Science University is admitted, then the situation of student numbers exploding, as Principal Ding mentioned, would indeed happen.

Although the College Entrance Examination unsuccessful students recruited by Mist City Arts and Science University have shown good performance during their studies, who wouldn’t want their department’s students to have the qualifications of an undergraduate scoreline?

Clearly, teaching students with better academic achievements will undoubtedly produce better results, and after considering this, all the department heads agreed with Principal Ding’s suggestion.

"Principal Ding, I think it is necessary to set an admission score threshold. Firstly, our Mist City Arts and Science University is already a nationally recognized private key university at the national level, and we have accreditation for undergraduate programs, and some departments are authorized for master’s and even doctoral degrees; setting an admission score threshold is reasonable and legitimate."

A department head agreed.

"Yes, Principal Ding, I agree!" Many other department heads also agreed with Principal Ding’s decision.

Departments like the Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, and Architecture, naturally don’t even need to say more, they have never lacked student sources. Over the past two years, they have had the highest numbers of new students, and this year will surely be the same.

Since that’s the case, why not aim to recruit some high-quality students?

While many department heads agreed with Principal Ding’s decision, some of the less popular department heads looked worried.

"Principal Ding, I have some thoughts, I’m not sure whether to express them."

The head of the Environmental Science Department spoke up.

"Hmm?"

"Director Liu, please speak." Ding Yue, by now, is basically familiar with all the department heads of Mist City Arts and Science University; the speaker is Director Liu of the Environmental Science Department.

"Principal Ding, while setting an admissions score threshold does enable us to have better quality students, which is excellent for the future development of our Mist City Arts and Science University, this might not be good news for departments like ours, the Environmental Science Department, or others with fewer students."

Director Liu spoke frankly.

"Hmm?"

After hearing this, Ding Yue thought for a moment and quickly understood Director Liu’s meaning.

Indeed!

Originally, departments like the Environmental Science Department, which already have fewer students, rely on those interested in the field to maintain their student base. If Mist City Arts and Science University sets an admission score threshold, it is expected that very few would want to study environment-related majors here, given that the Environmental Science Department of Mist City Arts and Science University has not been very competitive so far, unlike the Mechanical Engineering Department.

By then, it’s uncertain if the Environmental Science Department could even recruit College Entrance Exam Students hitting the undergraduate line.

There are quite a few other departments like the Environmental Science Department facing this issue, after all, not every one of the hundreds of majors at Mist City Arts and Science University is popular or in high demand.

This is indeed a problem that needs to be considered.

Although Ding Yue has always considered that his Mist City Arts and Science University should develop comprehensively, meaning all majors should be vibrant, this requires time, resources, and funding, and it’s not something that can be achieved overnight.

However, departments like the Environmental Science Department now face a point of conflict due to the decision to set an admissions score threshold.

Having a conflict means it must be resolved!

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