Committees of BA Programmes

Terms of Reference:

 

Role

 

The role of an Advisory Board is to act as an interface between Government/industry/commerce/the community at large and the Department(s)/unit(s) concerned/CEAL/CLEAC of the University.

 

Power and Responsibilities

 

An Advisory Board shall normally meet once a year to help plan and keep under review the following aspects of work including future developments:

  1. level and length of courses/programme(s) concerned in relation to local needs;
  2. the relevance of the courses/programme(s) in relation to the local needs;
  3. the prospects of local employment for graduates;
  4. the adequacy of the equipment and other resources of the academic unit(s) to fulfil local needs;
  5. the development of teaching and other activities carried out jointly by the academic unit(s) and the appropriate sector of the community;
  6. investigation consultancy and other services given by the academic unit(s); and
  7. keep under review the assistance which the community can give to further the objectives of the University in the subject concerned by way of practical training facilities, the provision of part-time teaching staff and equipment, the award of scholarships, student-fellowships, etc.

Composition and Membership

 

An Advisory Board shall comprise:

Chairperson:To be nominated by the Convener and appointed by the Senate
Convener:Department Head
Members:To be nominated by the Convener and appointed by the Senate
Dean of the Faculty of Arts (ex-officio)
Secretary:To be appointed by the Convener
Observer and Advisers:The Chairperson may invite any persons to attend any meeting as observers or advisers.

 

Members of Advisory Board, 2025-2026

 

Membership

Chairperson:Mr. NG Fu Keung Dick
Managing Director
Apex Translation Communications Ltd.
Members:

Prof. LUNG Wai Chu Rachel (Convener)
Department Head


Mr. CHOI Chun Ming Tim
Operations Director
Metis Concepts Company Limited
Primum Visio Limited


Dr. POON Wai Yee Emily
Chairman
The Hong Kong Institute of Legal Translation


Mr. SEK King Chor
Ex-Director
BTI Studios Limited


Ms. SHING Sze Wai
Associate Director
Li Ka Shing School of Professional and Continuing Education
Hong Kong Metropolitan University


Mr LAM Wing Hung Sammy
Principal Sub-Editor
Television Broadcasts Limited

Secretary:Moris Fung
Senior Administrative Officer

Terms of Reference:

  1. To encourage mutual dialogue between staff and students.
  2. To collect students’ opinions regarding various aspects of the BA Translation Programme, such as curriculum, credit, project, etc.
  3. To review and monitor the learning and teaching quality assurance mechanisms and processes within the Department.
  4. To formulate strategies in helping students to learn more effectively.

Membership

Chairperson:Head of the Department
Members:Year tutors
Course co-ordinators
Two student representatives from each year
Secretary:A staff member of the Translation Department
Observer:Up to six students