Qufu Normal University Explained

Qufu Normal University
Native Name:[1]
Motto:学而不厌,诲人不倦
Mottoeng:Insatiable in learning, tireless in teaching
Established:1955
Type:Public
President:Qi Wanxue (戚万学)[2] [3]
Vice-President:Kang Shumin ()
Faculty:2,350
Undergrad:32,502
Postgrad:3,514
City:Qufu and Rizhao
Province:Shandong
Country:China
Nickname:Qushida
Website:www.qfnu.edu.cn
Module:
Child:yes
S:曲阜师范大学
T:曲阜師範大學
P:Qūfù Shīfàn Dàxué
Order:st

Qufu Normal University is a public university located in the cities of Qufu, which is the ancient home of Confucius, and in Rizhao, Shandong province, China. Its focal points include studies of history, calligraphy, law, management, chemistry, physics and the general education of teachers.

History

The history of the university dates to 1955, when Shandong Teachers College was founded in Jinan. In September, 1956 the institution moved to Qufu, renaming itself Qufu Teachers College . In 1970 it was absorbed into Shandong University and, after four years, the college became was again revived as Qufu Teachers College. The current name was adopted along with the university status in 1985. The Rizhao Campus was founded in 2002.[4] [5]

Administration

The faculties are split between the two campuses, with both having a share in both social and technical sciences. Western languages are taught in Qufu, while Rizhao hosts the Asian languages, with English majors available at both locations. The university offers five first level and 31 second level doctoral programs, 22 first level and 115 second level master programs and 84 undergraduate programs including arts, science and engineering and law. There are 28 colleges or departments.

The university covers 3061 acres, the total assets is 1.312 billion yuan, of which teaching and research equipment worth 239 million yuan.

Faculties in Qufu

Faculties in Rizhao

Notes and References

  1. Web site: the brief introduction of Qufu Normal University. 曲阜师范大学.
  2. 多媒体环境下专业英语教学模式研究. 2003. 外语电化教学.
  3. Web site: 曲阜师范大学-现任领导. www.qfnu.edu.cn. 2015-11-30.
  4. Web site: 曲阜师范大学-学校简介. www.qfnu.edu.cn. 2015-11-30. 2014-10-20.
  5. Web site: 曲阜师范大学-学校简介. www.qfnu.edu.cn. 2015-11-30.