The University W1 The University – Introduction Introduction The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is committed to the mission of achieving academic excellence in a professional context. The emphasis is to provide application-oriented education and training programmes to support the community’s need for skilled and professional manpower. The University is centrally located in Hung Hom on a site of approximately 93,360m2 adjacent to the Cross Harbour Tunnel. Located at the heart of the campus is the Li Ka Shing Tower, a 18-storey building, housing the University’s central administration units, academic offices, teaching rooms, computer rooms and communal facilities. Redevelopment of Pak Sui Yuen provides about 260 guest rooms, ancillary facilities as well as teaching and office accommodation for the School of Hotel and Tourism Management. The Jockey Club Innovation Tower is home to the School of Design and also provides high quality facilities for communal uses as well as self-financed activities. The multi-purpose Jockey Club Auditorium and the Chiang Chen Studio Theatre provide quality venues for performances, exhibitions, conferences and student/staff activities. Redevelopment of Block X, comprising a low rise and sustainable building with uses including workshops and offices for Aviation Services Research Centre, an indoor swimming pool, a 5-a-side indoor football pitch, an indoor gymnasium and student communal facilities, will also provide landscaped recreational space and serve as a circulation hub for the Main Campus. The project was completed in the summer of 2017. Majority of Block X has been put into operation since September 2017. Meanwhile, an iconic footbridge linking the Main Campus and podium level of Block Z is being constructed and scheduled for completion in early 2019. Upon completion, the footbridge will not only improve the pedestrian connectivity between the Main Campus and Block Z, but also serve as a test bed for academic research activities and part of the cycle route in the long term campus master plan. The University has also received initial approval from government to the potential campus expansion at Ho Man Tin, tentatively including a student hostel for about 1,280 students, and premises for academic, research and communal facilities of over 10,000 m2 net floor area. The project is targeted for completion in phases by end of 2024. The Student Halls of Residence (Hunghom) and the Student Halls of Residence (Homantin), established in 2002 and 2012 respectively, offer a total of 4,654 hostel places for students, with fair facilities and environments conducive to their pursuit of academic excellence and all-round development through experiencing hall community life. The University is funded by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region through the University Grants Committee. The W2 The University – Introduction governing body of the University is the Council, comprising members from the business, financial, industrial and public sectors, the professions, plus representatives from staff, students and the alumni. The President, as the chief executive of the University, is responsible to the Council for the management, conduct and administration of the institution. The University has undergone extensive development and rapid expansion since its establishment. The University has a student population of over 16,000 students enrolled on taught programmes funded by the University Grants Committee and around 11,000 self-financed students in 2017/18 enrolled on programmes leading to the University’s awards. A total of 176 taught programmes ranging from higher diploma to doctoral degree level in a wide range of disciplines are being offered through a variety of modes of attendance including full-time, part-time, and mixed-mode. Besides, the University registers candidates for the research degrees of Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Philosophy. The institution has 28 academic units grouped under six Faculties, namely, Applied Science and Textiles, Business, Construction and Environment, Engineering, Health and Social Sciences and Humanities; and two independent Schools, namely, School of Design, and School of Hotel and Tourism Management. Established under the auspices of PolyU in 2002, the College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPCE) oversees the day-to-day operations of two self-financed education units - namely Hong Kong Community College (HKCC) and School of Professional Education and Executive Development (SPEED) - which in tandem provide an alternative pathway to higher education for secondary school leavers as well as lifelong learning opportunities for working professionals. HKCC is dedicated to the provision of quality subdegree programmes leading to PolyU-HKCC awards. It currently offers 28 Associate Degree programmes and 6 Higher Diploma programmes spanning the domains of arts, science, social sciences, business and the specialised areas of design and health care. Over the past 15 years (2003-2017), more than 22,900 HKCC graduates have been admitted to Bachelor’s degree studies. HKCC’s articulation rate averaging at 80.9% for the period from 2003 to 2017 and hitting 87.5% in 2017 - ranks among the highest in Hong Kong. SPEED offers, in both full-time and part-time study modes, a wide array of programmes which aim to support the development of Hong Kong as a knowledge-based economy. In 2018/19 academic year, a total of 31 top-up honours degree programmes (including 28 PolyU-SPEED award programmes and 3 overseas award programmes) are offered to HKCC and other sub-degree graduates. Over the past 13 years (2005 - 2017), SPEED has sent forth nearly 11,000 degree graduates for the PolyU-SPEED awards and more than 5,500 degree graduates for the overseas awards. SPEED also offers a variety of continuing education courses to meet the needs of the community and industry. W3 The University – Introduction In addition to professional competency, the University strives to produce graduates with independent thinking, good communication skills and good general knowledge. Towards this end, the language subjects form part of the curricula for full-time programmes, which also include compulsory general education subjects. The credit-based structure of academic programmes provides flexibility to students in terms of their choice of subjects and pace of studies. To provide a more broad-based education to students, the University also offers double major and major/minor options on full-time Bachelor’s degree programmes. We take on the responsibility of nurturing the next generation to have the hearts and minds needed to serve the society and to tackle socio-economic issues and challenges in constructive ways, which in turn will bring positive change to the world. As a hallmark of PolyU education, our credit-bearing Service-Learning programme connects professional education with societal needs, providing opportunities for students to apply their knowledge in improving the lives of those less fortunate. PolyU is also the only university in Hong Kong to include a mandatory Work-Integrated Education component for all full-time undergraduate students. This Calendar provides general information on the organizational structure, key personnel, academic programmes and regulations, facilities and services of the institution. More detailed information about taught and research programmes offered can be found on-line at the website of the University (https://www. polyu.edu.hk). W4 The University – Ordinance The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Ordinance To provide for the establishment of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and for matters connected therewith. 1. Short title This Ordinance may be cited as The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Ordinance. 2. Interpretation In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires –– ‘Chairman’ (主席) and ‘Deputy Chairman’ (副主席) mean respectively the Chairman of the Council and the Deputy Chairman of the Council; ‘Chief Executive’ (行政長官) means the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; ‘Chief Executive Officer’ (首席執行官) means the officer of the University who is empowered by the Council with full executive authority to manage the affairs of the University; ‘Council’ (校董會) means the Council of the University established under section 5; ‘financial year’ (財政年度) means the period fixed by the Council under section 13(2); ‘full-time staff’ (全職員工) means persons who are deemed by the University to be full-time employees of the University; ‘full-time students’ (全日制學生) means persons who are deemed by the University to be full-time students of the University; ‘member’ (成員) means a member of the Council; ‘President’ (校長) and ‘Deputy President’ (常務副校長) mean respectively the President of the University and Deputy President of the University; ‘Senate’ (教務委員會) means the Senate of the University established under section 8A; ‘University’ (大學) means The Hong Kong Polytechnic University established under section 3. 3. Establishment and objects of the University (1) There is established The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (香港理工大學) as a body corporate with perpetual succession and capable of suing and being sued in its name. (2) The University is capable of doing and permitting the acts and things that a body corporate may lawfully do or permit. W5 The University – Ordinance (3) The objects of the University are to provide for application-oriented education, training and research in technology, science, commerce, arts and other subjects