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Chapter 636 - 378 Applying for National Key Disciplines (Subscription Requested)_1

Chapter 636: Chapter 378 Applying for National Key Disciplines (Subscription Requested)_1

The day he returned to Mist City Arts and Science University, Ding Yue suffered from jet lag.

He slept off his jet lag straight through to the next morning. It seemed that he was more accustomed to local time.

During his time in Zurich, Switzerland, he always felt strange knowing that it was still early morning back at home every time he woke up.

Early in the morning, Ding Yue received a phone call from his secretary, Wen Ruohan.

"Principal Ding, after returning yesterday, we were contacted by Mist City News, Mist City Education Bureau, and the National Computer Association. Considering that you needed to adjust to the time difference, I asked them to contact me today. I believe it might be related to our winning the ACM International College Student Programming Competition and our University," Wen Ruohan rapidly reported over the phone.

"Understood, I’ll handle these matters."

Upon hearing this, Ding Yue remained composed.

The likes of Mist City News, Mist City Education Bureau, and the National Computer Association looking to contact him must be due to Mist City Arts and Science University’s recent win at the ACM International College Student Programming Competition in Europe.

After getting up, Ding Yue showered and had breakfast at the second canteen.

Then he came to his office in the Administration Building. It was 8:55 AM.

Work hours start at 9 o’clock, so Ding Yue wasn’t in a hurry since the calls he had been informed about would surely come during work hours.

However,

To Ding Yue’s surprise, his mobile phone started to ring at 8.59.

It must be someone of significance to be able to dial directly to Ding Yue’s mobile phone.

Indeed.

Raising an eyebrow at the caller ID, Ding Yue saw that it was Director Xiao Wenxing from the Mist City Education Bureau.

If you count it, Xiao Wenxing is Ding Yue’s "superior" in education. The teaching work carried out at Mist City Arts and Science University fell under Director Xiao’s jurisdiction.

Furthermore, Director Xiao held a very high opinion of Mist City Arts and Science University and has given it a lot of support over the past year.

The relationship between Ding Yue and Director Xiao was also quite good.

"Hello, good morning, Director Xiao."

Ding Yue immediately answered the call.

"Good morning, Principal Ding. As soon as I got to my office, I immediately rang you. We tried calling yesterday, but I forgot you had just returned and had to adjust to the time difference. Hahahaha."

Director Xiao’s voice was amiable on the other end of the phone.

"Ah, what can I do? Europe is seven to eight hours behind us. I’m more accustomed to our local time," Ding Yue chatted casually.

"Principal Ding, the reason I called was to congratulate Mist City Arts and Science University. You went abroad to participate in an international competition and brought back a championship. This is no small honor."

Director Xiao congratulated him, saying, "Congratulations to you all."

"Director Xiao, you’re too modest," Ding Yue laughed.

"No no no, this is not me being modest. The ACM International College Student Programming Competition may not be very well-known, but the value it represents is extremely high. Your university becoming the global champion means that your computer science program has reached a world-class level."

Director Xiao spoke very seriously.

"Indeed, our university’s computer science program has rapidly improved, but I fear there is still a gap between us and the world’s top universities. I can only say that students like Xu Bin, Chen Jun, and Ouyang Chen are truly geniuses in this field."

Ding Yue remained modest.

Honestly speaking, claiming that the overall level of the computer science program at Mist City Arts and Science University is world-class was indeed a bit exaggerated.

The comprehensive ability of their computer science program might have jumped to an impressive level in the country.

However, compared to powerhouse computer science programs at universities such as the California Institute of Technology and St. Petersburg State University, there was still a significant gap.

"Anyway, you guys have gained significant recognition this time. Principal Ding, have you considered making the computer science program at Mist City Arts and Science University a key program in the city, or even in the country?"

Director Xiao asked enthusiastically.

"Of course I’ve considered it. Do we have a chance, Director Xiao?" Ding Yue immediately responded as soon as he heard it.

If it could receive official certification from Mist City or even at the national level as a key program, it would certainly be a great thing for Mist City Arts and Science University.

Even though the computer science program at Mist City Arts and Science University has been rated by the system as a provincial key program.

However, in terms of social status and influence, it was obviously necessary to obtain official national recognition.

"I think there maybe a chance. Besides congratulating you, the main purpose of this call is to discuss this matter. The Education Bureau is interested in helping Mist City Arts and Science University apply for the National Key Disciplines," Director Xiao said.

"That’s great, thank you Director Xiao. What should we at Mist City Arts and Science University do specifically?"

Upon hearing this, Ding Yue immediately asked excitedly.

If they could apply for the National Key Disciplines, it would be as if the privately-run Mist City Arts and Science University had received a certain degree of official recognition.

Even if it’s only the computer science discipline, that would be enough.

Remember, there are very few national key disciplines officially recognized by the nation at privately-run universities in Xia Country.