The tenth Sino-Foreign Joint Education Committee meeting occurred in Shanghai from October 10th to 12th, 2024. In conjunction with the meeting, the Committee celebrated its tenth anniversary, marking a significant milestone in Sino-foreign cooperative education. To honor individuals and institutions that have made substantial contributions to this cause and provided vital support to the Committee’s efforts, an awards ceremony was held on the afternoon of October 11th. The ceremony, hosted by the University of Michigan - Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute, celebrated the accomplishments of these contributors.

Zhao Yanzhi, President of Shenyang University and Chair of the Committee attended the event and delivered a keynote speech. Wang Qing, Party Secretary of Ludong University, spoke on behalf of the award recipients. The event was presided over by Meng Tao, Dean of the International Business School at Dongbei University of Finance & Economics and Secretary-General of the Committee. Zou Mingqing, Vice Dean of ICARE, led a delegation to participate in the ceremony.

The awards ceremony recognized excellence across six categories: Outstanding Leadership Award, Outstanding Contribution Award, Special Contribution Award, Pioneer of Dedication Award, Pioneer of Professionalism Award, and Outstanding Achievement Award. These awards were given to individuals and institutions for their exceptional performance, contributions, and influence, whether in active service, transitioning roles, or retired. After recommendations from member institutions of the Committee, nominations by the Secretariat, and careful deliberation by the Chairpersons' Council, 103 individuals and 6 institutions were honored. Luo Xiaobing, the Chinese Dean of ICARE, received the Outstanding Contribution Award for Sino-Foreign Cooperative Education.

The Sino-Foreign Cooperative Education Committee, founded in August 2014 under the guidance of the Department of International Cooperation and Exchange of the Ministry of Education of P.R.China, consists primarily of leaders from Sino-foreign cooperative educational institutions. The Committee is committed to fostering collaboration among these institutions and advancing the high-quality development of Sino-foreign cooperative education in higher education. Our institute, as a co-founder, has served as the Chair institution for three consecutive terms and has been commended by the Committee Secretariat for "setting an exemplary standard and earning a strong reputation in the field of education."

This session also recognized the often unsung contributions of liaisons from Sino-foreign cooperative institutions. Ms. Kou Fangling, Assistant to the Vice Dean at our institute, was awarded the title of "Pioneer of Dedication for Sino-Foreign Cooperative Education" for her long-term, dedicated service.