On the afternoon of February 28^th, 2024, the School of Economics and Management convened a meeting to discuss and implement the key points of the university's work conference for the spring semester of 2024. The meeting also focused on outlining the school’s priorities and strategic actions for the year. Attendees included the school's leadership team, department heads, Party branch secretaries of the teaching staff, and other relevant personnel. The meeting was chaired by Yu Yunliang, Party Secretary of the school.

During the session, Chen Heng, Dean of the School of Economics and Management, shared the key messages from the university's work conference. He provided an in-depth introduction to the background and fundamental requirements of the comprehensive reform, as well as the strategies and goals for advancing the school’s reform efforts. Drawing connections between the reform and the university’s "5 + 1" Plan, he outlined key areas of focus for 2024, including undergraduate and postgraduate education, scientific research, discipline development, faculty development, professional degrees, international cooperation, academy construction, and the restructuring of the postgraduate service management system.

The meeting emphasized that the core components of the school’s comprehensive reform involve the integration of science, education, and innovation, the collaboration between industry and academia, and the enhancement of the national strategic system and capabilities. All faculty members were urged to recognize the profound importance of the reform and adopt a global perspective. They were encouraged to align with national strategies, actively respond to national needs, and prioritize the comprehensive reform as a central pillar of the university’s ongoing transformation. The meeting stressed the need to deepen and integrate reforms, building upon existing special reforms to drive progress.

In conclusion, the meeting underscored the necessity of high-level planning, setting rigorous standards, and ensuring high-quality implementation. It highlighted the importance of identifying key entry points, promoting the “Three Integrations” (education, science, and technology, and talent development), and fostering coordinated progress across these areas. The school is committed to contributing to broader reform and development efforts. The meeting called for adherence to the principles of responsibility, openness, integration, and innovation, along with clear systems of technical, managerial, and accountability structures. Collaborative efforts from the leadership team, academic organizations, and administrative bodies are essential to effectively plan, execute, and support the comprehensive reform of the school.