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SINGAPORE - The merger of Yale-NUS College and the University Scholars' Programme (USP) into the New College is part of the National University of Singapore's (NUS) road map to more interdisciplinary learning, said Education Minister Chan Chun Sing on Monday (Sept 13).
It comes after the creation of the College of Humanities and Sciences by bringing together the arts and science faculties and the College of Design and Engineering, which will merge the School of Design and Environment and the Faculty of Engineering.
The College of Humanities and Sciences was created in December 2020 while the College of Design and Engineering was announced at the same time as the Yale-NUS merger on Aug 27.
Yale-NUS' high costs are also part of the reason, but not the main motivation behind the decision, he added.
He was responding in Parliament to questions from both People's Action Party and Workers' Party MPs on the merger.
The decision has drawn criticism from both students and parents and speculation about the decision-making process behind it has grown over the last few weeks.
Mr Chan said the cost of educating a student at Yale-NUS is more than double that of a regular NUS humanities or sciences student.
He added that both tuition fees and government funding for the college are more than double.
He added: "But we accepted this because we saw value in having a liberal arts college in our tertiary system."
Mr Chan said the college has "done its utmost in raising funds but through no fault of its own, has not reached its target" of $300 million.
The target amount would have given it an endowment of around $1 billion with government matching and investment returns which would have reduced the burden on government subsidies, he said.
He added that transitioning to the New College, the placeholder name for the new entity, will create "economies of scale" and reduce costs to some extent.
In response to a supplementary question from Mr Patrick Tay (Pioneer) on the financial situation of the college and on how integrated Yale-NUS is with the rest of NUS, Mr Chan said in 2020, his ministry provided $48 million in operating grants to the college.
He added that the college’s facilities such as its multi-purpose hall, study areas, lounges and fitness areas are currently accessible only to Yale-NUS students.
The New College will be accessible to all NUS students, he said.
Mr Chan also said the New College will not have a separate governing board from NUS but instead, will have an international advisory committee.
The college's financial sustainability has come into the spotlight and leadership from both NUS and Yale-NUS have spoken publicly on the college's failure to reach its funding goals.
Last Saturday, NUS president Tan Eng Chye said in an opinion piece published by The Straits Times that Yale-NUS had only raised $80 million out of its original goal of $300 million in endowment donations.
Mr Chan also said that NUS' movement towards interdisciplinary learning and more flexible pathways began in 2018 in response to a more uncertain and fragmented world.
He said that the merger was motivated by NUS' vision of developing an immersive living and learning community, where students majoring in over 50 different disciplines can come together.
Mr Chan also said the New College will be more integrated to the rest of the university than Yale-NUS was, allowing its students greater exposure to more disciplines.
He said: "NUS has learnt much from its relationship with Yale and in operating Yale-NUS, and it has affirmed the value of a liberal arts educational approach.
"It has decided that it is time to build on the best features of Yale-NUS College, and take a step forward to expand access and enhance the scope of its educational offerings, by merging Yale-NUS with the USP."
Mr Chan added that the Ministry of Education is committed to supporting the New College, and it expects tuition fees and costs per student to be lower than those at Yale-NUS - in keeping with the vision for it to be more inclusive, affordable and accessible.
He said it will retain the best elements of both institutions - including a residential component, small-group teaching, a common curriculum and an immersive experience.
He added that he expects the New College to have a global orientation and welcome a diverse group of international students.
He said: "In setting up the New College, NUS is not starting from scratch. It will tap the experiences of the faculty and students of both Yale-NUS and USP, and build on their strong foundations and rich traditions.
"Students and faculty from Yale-NUS and USP have been invited to be part of the New College planning committee."
Yale-NUS closure part of NUS interdisciplinary road map, cost not the main motivation: Chan Chun Sing
SINGAPORE - The merger of Yale-NUS College and the University Scholars' Programme (USP) into the New College is part of the National University of Singapore's (NUS) road map to more interdisciplinary learning, said Education Minister Chan Chun Sing on Monday (Sept 13).
It comes after the creation of the College of Humanities and Sciences by bringing together the arts and science faculties and the College of Design and Engineering, which will merge the School of Design and Environment and the Faculty of Engineering.
The College of Humanities and Sciences was created in December 2020 while the College of Design and Engineering was announced at the same time as the Yale-NUS merger on Aug 27.
Yale-NUS' high costs are also part of the reason, but not the main motivation behind the decision, he added.
He was responding in Parliament to questions from both People's Action Party and Workers' Party MPs on the merger.
The decision has drawn criticism from both students and parents and speculation about the decision-making process behind it has grown over the last few weeks.
Mr Chan said the cost of educating a student at Yale-NUS is more than double that of a regular NUS humanities or sciences student.
He added that both tuition fees and government funding for the college are more than double.
He added: "But we accepted this because we saw value in having a liberal arts college in our tertiary system."
Mr Chan said the college has "done its utmost in raising funds but through no fault of its own, has not reached its target" of $300 million.
The target amount would have given it an endowment of around $1 billion with government matching and investment returns which would have reduced the burden on government subsidies, he said.
He added that transitioning to the New College, the placeholder name for the new entity, will create "economies of scale" and reduce costs to some extent.
In response to a supplementary question from Mr Patrick Tay (Pioneer) on the financial situation of the college and on how integrated Yale-NUS is with the rest of NUS, Mr Chan said in 2020, his ministry provided $48 million in operating grants to the college.
He added that the college’s facilities such as its multi-purpose hall, study areas, lounges and fitness areas are currently accessible only to Yale-NUS students.
The New College will be accessible to all NUS students, he said.
Mr Chan also said the New College will not have a separate governing board from NUS but instead, will have an international advisory committee.
The college's financial sustainability has come into the spotlight and leadership from both NUS and Yale-NUS have spoken publicly on the college's failure to reach its funding goals.
Last Saturday, NUS president Tan Eng Chye said in an opinion piece published by The Straits Times that Yale-NUS had only raised $80 million out of its original goal of $300 million in endowment donations.
Mr Chan also said that NUS' movement towards interdisciplinary learning and more flexible pathways began in 2018 in response to a more uncertain and fragmented world.
He said that the merger was motivated by NUS' vision of developing an immersive living and learning community, where students majoring in over 50 different disciplines can come together.
Mr Chan also said the New College will be more integrated to the rest of the university than Yale-NUS was, allowing its students greater exposure to more disciplines.
He said: "NUS has learnt much from its relationship with Yale and in operating Yale-NUS, and it has affirmed the value of a liberal arts educational approach.
"It has decided that it is time to build on the best features of Yale-NUS College, and take a step forward to expand access and enhance the scope of its educational offerings, by merging Yale-NUS with the USP."
Mr Chan added that the Ministry of Education is committed to supporting the New College, and it expects tuition fees and costs per student to be lower than those at Yale-NUS - in keeping with the vision for it to be more inclusive, affordable and accessible.
He said it will retain the best elements of both institutions - including a residential component, small-group teaching, a common curriculum and an immersive experience.
He added that he expects the New College to have a global orientation and welcome a diverse group of international students.
He said: "In setting up the New College, NUS is not starting from scratch. It will tap the experiences of the faculty and students of both Yale-NUS and USP, and build on their strong foundations and rich traditions.
"Students and faculty from Yale-NUS and USP have been invited to be part of the New College planning committee."
Keechiu congratulates NTU class of 2021.
To the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Class of 2021 – my heartiest congratulations!
You should take pride in having completed a major milestone in your education journey, and rising above the challenges and uncertainties stemming from the #COVID19 situation.
Since its founding in 1991, NTU has been an important part of our education system. NTU has evolved far beyond its original charter, and I am confident that the university will continue to expand the learning experiences for students across disciplines and push the boundaries of innovation in teaching and learning.
This year, NTU will be celebrating its 30th anniversary and one of the highlights is a digital time capsule which will be opened 20 years later at NTU’s 50th anniversary. I was invited to address the Class of 2021 and the future Class of 2041. It is never easy writing a letter to the people of the future, but I took the chance to challenge the boundaries of what the future of education in 2041 could look like - check out my message to our students of the future below! CCS
Chan Chun Sing added a new video.
4 hrs ·To the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Class of 2021 – my heartiest congratulations!
You should take pride in having completed a major milestone in your education journey, and rising above the challenges and uncertainties stemming from the #COVID19 situation.
Since its founding in 1991, NTU has been an important part of our education system. NTU has evolved far beyond its original charter, and I am confident that the university will continue to expand the learning experiences for students across disciplines and push the boundaries of innovation in teaching and learning.
This year, NTU will be celebrating its 30th anniversary and one of the highlights is a digital time capsule which will be opened 20 years later at NTU’s 50th anniversary. I was invited to address the Class of 2021 and the future Class of 2041. It is never easy writing a letter to the people of the future, but I took the chance to challenge the boundaries of what the future of education in 2041 could look like - check out my message to our students of the future below! CCS
Keechiu gives awards to Tamil teachers.
Learning our mother tongue languages is of great importance in our students’ educational journey.
Beyond acquiring linguistic skills, studying these languages transmits our rich heritage and promote a deeper appreciation of our cultures and who we are. It also instils values that help our students navigate an increasingly fast-paced and digitalised world.
It was a pleasure to attend the ‘Most Inspiring Tamil Teachers’ (MITT) Award Ceremony’ today with Vikram Nair. Jointly organised by Tamil Murasu , Singapore Tamil Teachers Union and the Tamil Language Learning and Promotion Committee, this award recognises the stellar performance of our educators who have adopted innovative teaching strategies and inspired joy in the learning of Tamil language.
In addition to the 5 MITT Awards, the Best NIE Trainee Teacher Award and the Lifetime Achievement Awards were also presented at the award ceremony.
My heartiest congratulations to all the award winners! Learn more about their contributions below:
In a video dedicated to their teachers, our students from the Umar Pulavar Tamil Language Centre sang in Singapore's four official languages, including a Chinese rendition of our well-loved national day song, “Home”, as well as the malay folk song “Chan Mali Chan”. Catch their performance here:
Let us continue to support our educators in sparking interest and passion in learning mother tongue languages and passing on our culture and traditions from generation to generation. CCS
Chan Chun Sing added 4 new photos.
2 hrs ·Learning our mother tongue languages is of great importance in our students’ educational journey.
Beyond acquiring linguistic skills, studying these languages transmits our rich heritage and promote a deeper appreciation of our cultures and who we are. It also instils values that help our students navigate an increasingly fast-paced and digitalised world.
It was a pleasure to attend the ‘Most Inspiring Tamil Teachers’ (MITT) Award Ceremony’ today with Vikram Nair. Jointly organised by Tamil Murasu , Singapore Tamil Teachers Union and the Tamil Language Learning and Promotion Committee, this award recognises the stellar performance of our educators who have adopted innovative teaching strategies and inspired joy in the learning of Tamil language.
In addition to the 5 MITT Awards, the Best NIE Trainee Teacher Award and the Lifetime Achievement Awards were also presented at the award ceremony.
My heartiest congratulations to all the award winners! Learn more about their contributions below:
In a video dedicated to their teachers, our students from the Umar Pulavar Tamil Language Centre sang in Singapore's four official languages, including a Chinese rendition of our well-loved national day song, “Home”, as well as the malay folk song “Chan Mali Chan”. Catch their performance here:
Let us continue to support our educators in sparking interest and passion in learning mother tongue languages and passing on our culture and traditions from generation to generation. CCS
Kee Chiu was from RI and RJC.
Keechiu thanks staff and volunteers.
We live in a special place. A community with dedicated partners and organisations that selflessly step forward to help fellow Singaporeans in need.
They include the San Wang Wu Ti (三皇五帝) Religious Society and NKF Singapore- two partners that came together to set up the NKF Dialysis Centre at Strathmore Avenue for our residents. The dialysis centre officially opened today, and it will provide our residents with care and treatment for a better quality of life.
My appreciation too to a very special group of people - staff and volunteers who work quietly behind the scenes to ensure operations remain smooth and fellow Singaporeans are taken care of, in spite of the challenges brought about by Covid-19.
This is our Singapore Spirit at its best. Thank you for providing our residents and needy patients with quality care and social support. CCS
Chan Chun Sing added 3 new photos.
Yesterday at 04:34 ·We live in a special place. A community with dedicated partners and organisations that selflessly step forward to help fellow Singaporeans in need.
They include the San Wang Wu Ti (三皇五帝) Religious Society and NKF Singapore- two partners that came together to set up the NKF Dialysis Centre at Strathmore Avenue for our residents. The dialysis centre officially opened today, and it will provide our residents with care and treatment for a better quality of life.
My appreciation too to a very special group of people - staff and volunteers who work quietly behind the scenes to ensure operations remain smooth and fellow Singaporeans are taken care of, in spite of the challenges brought about by Covid-19.
This is our Singapore Spirit at its best. Thank you for providing our residents and needy patients with quality care and social support. CCS
Keechiu congratulates award winners.
Happy to have met many passionate young stewards of the environment at the School Green Awards Prize Presentation Ceremony. Grateful for the strong participation of our schools and students as this plays testament to their unwavering commitment in building a more sustainable Singapore. My heartiest congratulations to all the award winners!
I believe that every generation wants to leave behind a greener, bluer and cleaner environment for the next generation. We hope to do the same for our children as what the last generation has done for us -- to leave behind a stronger foundation that will allow future generations to scale greater heights in time to come. Thank you to everyone for being part of the driving force and change makers in our sustainability efforts.
Last but not least, I would like to thank Singapore Environment Council, StarHub and NTUC FairPrice for organising, sponsoring and supporting this meaningful event. CCS
Chan Chun Sing added 3 new photos.
13 hrs ·Happy to have met many passionate young stewards of the environment at the School Green Awards Prize Presentation Ceremony. Grateful for the strong participation of our schools and students as this plays testament to their unwavering commitment in building a more sustainable Singapore. My heartiest congratulations to all the award winners!
I believe that every generation wants to leave behind a greener, bluer and cleaner environment for the next generation. We hope to do the same for our children as what the last generation has done for us -- to leave behind a stronger foundation that will allow future generations to scale greater heights in time to come. Thank you to everyone for being part of the driving force and change makers in our sustainability efforts.
Last but not least, I would like to thank Singapore Environment Council, StarHub and NTUC FairPrice for organising, sponsoring and supporting this meaningful event. CCS
Keechiu praises Professor Wang's study.
Singapore is facing an ageing population, which has implications on our health resources and social safety nets. A study by Professor Wang Wenru from National University of Singapore examined how elderly living alone can achieve better health outcomes and quality of life. Through SHAPE, a 12-week pilot health resource programme with seniors at Boon Lay Constituency, a Health Resource Book was created for the elderly.
Professor Wang’s project is one of the many interesting social science and humanities research projects that received the Social Science Research Thematic Grant (SSRTG). At the second Singaporean Researchers Global Summit at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore today, I shared that the Ministry of Education, Singapore has set aside $457 million over the next five years to support initiatives that will develop the local social science and humanities research ecosystem and key initiatives launched by the Social Science Research Council (SSRC), such as the SSRTG. This is an increase of 31% from the $350 million set aside for the previous five years.
It is heartening to see the breadth of social science and humanities research projects that have emerged. These will help us to better understand and tap on the ideas developed by academics in tackling the various social science and humanities challenges faced in our society.
Besides the SSRTG, the Social Science and Humanities Research Fellowship is another scheme to develop promising Singaporean researchers with the potential to be leaders in their fields. To further develop the local social science and humanities research ecosystem, we have also launched a new Social Science Research Council Graduate Research Fellowship targeted at outstanding Singaporeans pursuing their PhDs or postdoctoral stints overseas. CCS
Find out more in my speech here: https://bit.Iy/3hThvkm
[Photo credits: NTU]
Chan Chun Sing added a new photo.
Yesterday at 05:14 ·Singapore is facing an ageing population, which has implications on our health resources and social safety nets. A study by Professor Wang Wenru from National University of Singapore examined how elderly living alone can achieve better health outcomes and quality of life. Through SHAPE, a 12-week pilot health resource programme with seniors at Boon Lay Constituency, a Health Resource Book was created for the elderly.
Professor Wang’s project is one of the many interesting social science and humanities research projects that received the Social Science Research Thematic Grant (SSRTG). At the second Singaporean Researchers Global Summit at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore today, I shared that the Ministry of Education, Singapore has set aside $457 million over the next five years to support initiatives that will develop the local social science and humanities research ecosystem and key initiatives launched by the Social Science Research Council (SSRC), such as the SSRTG. This is an increase of 31% from the $350 million set aside for the previous five years.
It is heartening to see the breadth of social science and humanities research projects that have emerged. These will help us to better understand and tap on the ideas developed by academics in tackling the various social science and humanities challenges faced in our society.
Besides the SSRTG, the Social Science and Humanities Research Fellowship is another scheme to develop promising Singaporean researchers with the potential to be leaders in their fields. To further develop the local social science and humanities research ecosystem, we have also launched a new Social Science Research Council Graduate Research Fellowship targeted at outstanding Singaporeans pursuing their PhDs or postdoctoral stints overseas. CCS
Find out more in my speech here: https://bit.Iy/3hThvkm
[Photo credits: NTU]
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Keechiu recently met some parents.
Different segments of the school and parent communities have put in much effort to support the well-being of our students. They include the Parent Support Groups (PSGs) in schools.
I met recently some of these parents from PSGs with MOS Sun Xueling. They will be partnering Ministry of Education, Singapore in their PSG efforts to support other parents to care for the well-being of their children. They shared some of the challenges the parent community faced due to COVID-19 and discussed ideas on how and what we can do together to support fellow parents and their children. As I listened to their suggestions, it was clear that the diverse experiences of the PSGs inspired them to extend their help in many different and creative ways.
We may not have all the answers alone, but through collaborative efforts, we can create safe and healthy environments for our children to grow up in. I look forward to the continued close partnerships on this effort in the months to come! CCS
Chan Chun Sing
8 hrs ·Different segments of the school and parent communities have put in much effort to support the well-being of our students. They include the Parent Support Groups (PSGs) in schools.
I met recently some of these parents from PSGs with MOS Sun Xueling. They will be partnering Ministry of Education, Singapore in their PSG efforts to support other parents to care for the well-being of their children. They shared some of the challenges the parent community faced due to COVID-19 and discussed ideas on how and what we can do together to support fellow parents and their children. As I listened to their suggestions, it was clear that the diverse experiences of the PSGs inspired them to extend their help in many different and creative ways.
We may not have all the answers alone, but through collaborative efforts, we can create safe and healthy environments for our children to grow up in. I look forward to the continued close partnerships on this effort in the months to come! CCS
Keechiu meets students from Manjusri Secondary School.
Chan Chun Sing
13 hrs
How can we best nurture young budding engineers and innovators of tomorrow?
Secondary 3 students at Manjusri Secondary School spent time shadowing engineers at Rohde and Schwarz, which enabled them to gain a better understanding of the capabilities of wireless technologies, and their real-life applications.
The school also participated actively in the annual Chips@School competition, organised by Infineon Technologies AG, which gets students to identify problems faced by the community. After brainstorming ideas, students tested out their ideas with prototypes. A final report was presented to a panel of engineers from Infineon Technologies.
Enjoyed meeting the students and understanding more about their hands-on learning experiences. By encouraging students to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in real-life contexts, I hope we can nurture their passion for engineering and innovative solutions. CCS
Chan Chun Sing
13 hrs
How can we best nurture young budding engineers and innovators of tomorrow?
Secondary 3 students at Manjusri Secondary School spent time shadowing engineers at Rohde and Schwarz, which enabled them to gain a better understanding of the capabilities of wireless technologies, and their real-life applications.
The school also participated actively in the annual Chips@School competition, organised by Infineon Technologies AG, which gets students to identify problems faced by the community. After brainstorming ideas, students tested out their ideas with prototypes. A final report was presented to a panel of engineers from Infineon Technologies.
Enjoyed meeting the students and understanding more about their hands-on learning experiences. By encouraging students to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills in real-life contexts, I hope we can nurture their passion for engineering and innovative solutions. CCS
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