As part of College of Education and Human Development and School of Kinesiology strategic globalization alliance planning, a five-member delegation from Shanghai Jiao Tong University recently visited the School of Kinesiology.
Jiao Tong University is known as one of the most prestigious universities in China. Jiao Tong University was visited by President Kaler this past summer when he toured three cities in China. The world-class university has approximately 40,000 students enrolled including a medical, engineering, and law school. The delegation was led by their Kinesiology department Chairwoman Dr. Lijuan Mao and past chairman Dr. Qilin Sun, both very influential leaders in China in kinesiology, curriculum and athletics.
The visit was highlighted by a meeting with College of Education and Human Development Dean Jean Quam, in which a University of Minnesota and Shanghai Jiao Tong University Student Exchange Program Agreement was executed. Both Jiao Tong University and the University of Minnesota will facilitate the exchange of undergraduate, graduate and visiting scholars along with promoting collaboration between the two universities in research and academics.

The visit also included discussions with the School’s Director of Graduate Studies, Dr. Juergen Konczak; Director of Undergraduate Studies, Dr. Steve Ross; Director of the Physical Activity Program, Brandi Hoffman; former Gopher Athletic Director Joel Maturi, and the School’s Associate Director Rayla Allison and Director Li Li Ji.
The delegation also met Beth Goetz, Sr. Associate Athletic Director, Pam Borton, Head Women’s Basketball Coach and Joan Brzezinski, Director of the China Center along with tours of athletic/recreation facilities including Williams Arena, TCF Bank Stadium and the Recreation Center.