Contributing to the Construction of an Education Power with the Spirit of Educators—NJCIT Holds 2024 Fall Semester Meeting and the 40th Teachers' Day Celebration

On the afternoon of September 10, Nanjing Vocational College of Information Technology (NJCIT) held a meeting to kick off the 2024 fall semester and to celebrate the 40th Teachers' Day. The meeting was attended by NJCIT's CPC and administrative leadership members, as well as over 800 faculty and staff members, with an emphasis on contributing to the construction of an education power with the spirit of educators. The meeting was presided over by Qian Qunlei, Deputy Secretary of the CPC Committee. Two venues were established for the meeting: the main venue at Auditorium 600 and a secondary venue at Recruitment Hall.

The meeting recognized outstanding individuals and groups that emerged during NJCIT's development in the first half of 2024, including winners of the 13th Jiangsu Provincial Higher Education Philosophy and Social Science Research Achievement Award, the First Prize at the Final of the 10th Learning to Create Cup National College Students Entrepreneurship Comprehensive Simulation Competition, the First Prize at the National Final of the National Undergraduate Network and Information Technology Competition, the First Prize at the China College IC Competition, and the First Prize at the Huawei ICT Competition 2023-2024 China Practice Final, as well as recipients of honor titles such as Advanced Individual in the Social Practice of Bringing Culture, Science and Technology, and Hygienic Health to the Countryside in 2023, National Excellent Yiban Counselor for 2023, and Designated Organization for Cultivating National Model Branches for Party-Building Work. NJCIT's leadership and CPC Committee members presented awards to the representatives of the winning individuals and groups.

The meeting included an anniversary celebration for faculty and staff who have served NJCIT for over 10, 20, and 30 years, as well as a retirement ceremony for retiring employees. NJCIT's leadership presented commemorative medals to the representatives. Designed around the sunflower culture that embodies the principles of facing the sun, striving for higher levels, touching the heart, and serving the community, these medals serve as a tribute to the ongoing efforts of generations of NJCIT faculty and staff.

Student representatives delivered heartfelt messages in celebration of Teachers' Day. With sincere voices, the students expressed their warm wishes to their beloved teachers, conveying profound gratitude and admiration.

Professor Yu Baoming delivered remarks on Teachers' Day as the head of the first National Vocational Educator Teaching Innovation Team, Deputy Secretary-General of the Electronic Information Sub-Committee of the National Vocational Education Steering Committee of Industry and Information Technology, and Deputy Secretary-General of the Vocational Education Sub-Committee of the China Education Society of Electronics. Drawing on his over 30 years of professional experience, he shared three key insights: First, educators should embrace a broader vision and work diligently; second, educators should embrace industry to enhance skills; third, educators should place importance on educational reform and pay attention to teaching materials.

Following this, Professor Wang Chunfeng, a nationally recognized outstanding teacher and technical expert, led the new faculty members in taking an oath of commitment. The solemn oath of commitment signified that the fresh force in the field of education would steadfastly follow in the footsteps of their senior peers, embarking on their careers dedicated to cultivating virtue and fostering talent.

President Tian Min delivered a speech at the meeting, focusing on four key aspects: critical educational capabilities, benchmark leadership, science-education integration, and the development of both faculty and students. The speech guided attendees through a review of NJCIT's achievements in the first half of 2024 and outlined ten main administrative tasks for the second half of the year. In his speech, President Tian Min urged teachers to embrace the spirit of educators in the new semester and build confidence through ability enhancement on the new journey. He encouraged them to seize the opportunity presented by the New Initiative for Developing Top-tier Vocational Colleges and Specialties with Chinese Characteristics to bolster their confidence in taking on the important task of nurturing a new generation, thereby supporting NJCIT's advancement under the initiative and high-quality development.

Wang Danzhong, Secretary of the CPC Committee, delivered a speech, emphasizing that NJCIT's future high-quality development must focus on two key concepts: stability in development ideas, foundations, and paths and progress in development strategies, driving forces, and value. He called on NJCIT's CPC organizations at all levels to thoroughly study and implement the guiding principles from the third plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee and the National Education Conference. He urged a continued push for driving high-quality development through Party-building work centered on the year's priorities and the focus for the upcoming fall semester. Additionally, he encouraged all faculty members to keep in mind their mission of cultivating talent for the CPC and the country and vigorously promote the spirit of educators. He urged them to integrate moral education into their teaching practices, embrace their responsibilities, and strive for excellence. He emphasized the collective effort required to meet the requirements of the New Initiative for Developing Top-tier Vocational Colleges and Specialties with Chinese Characteristics and envisioned NJCIT's contribution to a new chapter of high-quality development for vocational education in China.

The meeting concluded with all faculty and staff members joining in a powerful rendition of the school anthem Blossom.

Photo by Cui Jun, Publicity Department of the CPC Committee

Text by Shi Xiaodi, Office of the CPC Committee and School Office

Reviewed by Zhu Bin, Office of the CPC Committee and School Office