Columbia University

Greetings!

Columbia University, especially Teachers College, has had strong ties with Chinese educators as early as 1910. Drawn by the world-renowned philosopher John Dewey and by the international educational leader Paul Monroe, prominent leaders such as Tao Xingzhi, Hu Shi, Zhang Boling, and Chen Heqin adapted progressive educational ideas to Chinese conditions, and developed ideas, institutions and programs to propel modern education in China. Their efforts include mass literacy movement, synthesis of East and West educational views, establishing an improving higher education system, and developing early childhood education.

Teachers College is committed to collaborating with the Fudan International School in the training and professional development of its teachers and its management team. It will also assist in developing links and networks with other independent schools in the United States, and with international education organizations. We will also work with the Picker Center at Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs in developing mentoring and internship programs for students, and career guidance for graduating students.

The Fudan International School in a unique situation as it develops an innovative international program that will serve as a model for China and the rest of the world. We are glad to cooperate in this visionary project.

Sincerely,

Francisco L. Rivera-Batiz

Professor and Program Director Teachers College, Columbia University

Greetings!

The Picker Center for Executive Education at the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) of Columbia University is pleased to work with Columbia University Teachers College to assist the Fudan International School (FDIS) in its efforts to become a leading educational institution in China. For nearly sixty years, SIPA has been a place where a distinguished university, a great city and the complex world intersect (not unlike Fudan University in Shanghai). SIPA has current students and alumni from over 100 countries, six degree programs, a respected faculty of world class scholars and accomplished practitioners, a wide array of internship opportunities and expertise in critical issues such as environmental health, economic development, adequate housing, security and conflict resolution, globalization, international affairs, management and leadership. We look forward to working with Columbia University Teachers College to assist the Fudan International School to develop a mentoring program through which college students guide your high school students and a coaching program through which working college graduates provide career guidance to the Fudan International School graduating students. We will also assist Teachers College and the Fudan International School to design a volunteer summer internship program whereby qualified the Fudan International School students might compete for assignments in government agencies such as the New York City Fire Department and the New York City Parks Department, non-governmental organizations such as the United Nations Development Program and the Northern Ireland Peace Builders Program and private companies such as Goldman Sachs.

The Fudan International School has a great future. We look forward to contributing to your success.

Sincerely,

William B. Eimicke

Director, Picker Center for Executive Education