Chapter 264 Change, Start with Me
In 1987, the National College English Test Band 4 and Band 6 (CET) was officially launched. It was a large-scale standardized test sponsored by the education department and hosted and implemented by the Education Examination Agency. It was a national The purpose of this comprehensive teaching examination is to promote college English teaching in my country, objectively and accurately measure the English ability of college students, and provide services for improving the teaching quality of college English courses in my country.
Today, the CET exam has gone through 27 years.
I don’t know when the results of the CET-4 and CET-6 exams have been linked to degree certificates.
The more key schools are, the stricter the admission requirements are. Although for those key schools, it is unlikely that students who can pass the exam will have poor English proficiency, but there are still some.
Even the three private colleges and universities will require the CET-4 and CET-6 exams. If you cannot pass the standard line of 425, you will also be required to pass the school line of 325. Only in this way can you get a degree certificate.
It can be said that the CET exam accompanies every college student and is a hurdle that every college student must overcome if they want to graduate successfully.
Over the past thirty years, a kind of inertia has been formed.
Now, Xu Songyao suddenly brought up this matter. In the eyes of everyone, this has exceeded the scope of the three things that a new official should do when he takes office.
After all, once this kind of thing is implemented, it will be visible to the naked eye and lead to discussion among the whole people.
They also all know that in the eyes of many people, English is not important. For many people, it is a completely useless subject.
Canceling the CET-4 and CET-6 exams is a good thing for students.
But for Tangdu Jiaotong University, this is not necessarily the case.
Most of the school leaders present thought so in their hearts, but no one said it out loud, they were all waiting for others to bring it up.
Xu Songyao had just taken over as principal and put forward his opinions at the first leadership meeting.
Anyone who stands up and expresses his opposition is tantamount to telling everyone openly that he has an opinion against Xu Songyao.
The people who can sit here are all human beings, so it is impossible not to think of this.
However, at this time.
A vice-principal said: "The CET-4 and CET-6 exams are sponsored by higher-level departments. If we rashly propose to cancel the linking of CET-4 and CET-6 exam results with degree certificates, will it attract the attention of the higher authorities? Are you unhappy?”
“I don’t mean anything else. I am mainly worried that the superiors will think there is something wrong with our academic philosophy.”
Just after the vice principal finished speaking, others were waiting for Xu Songyao's reaction.
No matter what Xu Songyao does, they will get the answer they want through observation.
Xu Songyao did not get angry, but nodded and said with some approval: "It does make sense. If you have any other ideas, you can tell them. Tangdu Jiaotong University It’s not just me who speaks, it’s better for everyone to speak freely at the meeting.”
With Xu Songyao’s statement, others gradually became bolder to speak out their thoughts.
“At present, no university in China has done this. If we do this, will we become the target of public criticism?”
"I think we should report this matter to the superior authorities and seek the opinions of the leaders above."
"The students who can get into our school are all top students, especially in the past two years. The quality of students is gradually increasing, and English CET-4 and CET-6 are not difficult for them, and whether they are canceled or not will have little impact.”
"We need to be in line with international standards, base ourselves on the country, and look at the world. Our students are likely to work in various countries around the world in the future, and the probability of working abroad is very high. English has many advantages, both in study and in life. Great necessity. "
While everyone was talking about it, Zhao Chengpeng suddenly coughed lightly.
As the vice principal promoted by Zheng Hua before he left, Zhao Chengpeng should have been very popular, but his limelight was stolen by Xu Songyao. In addition, he was also very low-key, but many people did not realize that Zhao Chengpeng had already served as the vice president. Vice principal now.
After looking at Xu Songyao and then at the crowd, Zhao Chengpeng said calmly: "I would also like to express my opinion. I agree with what the principal just said about canceling the linking of CET-4 and CET-6 examination results with degree certificates."
“I think the principal’s intention is to cancel CET-4 and CET-6. However, There is a big difference between not being able to obtain degree certificates and not denying CET-4 and CET-6. "
"The regulations on issuance of degree certificates are an internal matter of our school. The principal just said that. Canceling the relationship between the two does not deny the existence significance of College English CET-4 and CET-6. ”
“After the cancellation, our school will still conduct the College English Band 4 and Band 6 examinations every year, which can be used as other references, rather than strictly as a requirement for obtaining a degree certificate.”
"I think the students in our school are all top students from various provinces and cities. There is still some self-consciousness. If they can use English in the future, they will study it hard and don't care about the test scores of English Band 4 and Band 6. If they don't use it, they can also save their energy so that they can focus on it. This will also allow them to get better promotion in the areas they care about.”
"So, I agree with the principal's proposal!"
After Zhao Chengpeng finished speaking, he became quiet.
And everyone also became quiet.
Those who had objected before but did not clearly express their agreement slightly frowned.
No one expected that Zhao Chengpeng would say such a thing.
However, after thinking about it for a while, I felt it was normal.
Zhao Chengpeng was promoted to vice principal because of Zheng Hua's help, and also because Zhao Chengpeng recruited Wang Donglai to the school when he was the director of the admissions office.
So, Zheng Hua’s income rose half a step, and Zhao Chengpeng also followed suit.
The same is true for Xu Songyao.
From a certain perspective, Xu Songyao and Zhao Chengpeng are basically the same team.
Now that things have happened, everyone is aware of it.
Zhao Chengpeng has given a good and convincing reason, and this matter will probably be settled like this.
They can also refute and find the loopholes in Zhao Chengpeng's words.
But in this case, it becomes really against Xu Songyao.
This time.
Xu Songyao looked around the crowd again and then said calmly: "Now let's vote with a show of hands. If you object to my proposal, please raise your hands!"
After saying that, the conference room was quiet, and no one raised their hands.
Xu Songyao was not surprised by this, so he said again: "Since no one objects, please raise your hands if you agree!"
Before the words could be finished, Xu Song Yao was the first to raise his hand.
Zhao Chengpeng followed closely, and the second one raised his hand.
Gradually, everyone in the conference room also raised their hands.
"Very good, since everyone agrees, then the school will make preparations this year, and leave this matter to Cheng Peng."
Xu Songyao directly took care of this matter The matter is settled and the requirement will be implemented this year.
Soon, the leadership meeting ended.
Zhao Chengpeng was not in a hurry to leave, but found Xu Songyao. Xu Songyao was not surprised that Zhao Chengpeng would come looking for him. Instead, he had expected it.
“I have been at Tangdu Jiaotong University for several years, and I never thought I would be able to serve as the principal. I have been a little dreamy these past two days, and I feel like I am in a dream. But when I wake up from the dream After that, I was thinking about what I should do now that I am the principal? What can I do?”
“After thinking about it for a long time, I suddenly realized why I can do it. The reason I serve as principal is to do the best I can The best thing."
"Chengpeng, I'm older than you, so don't mind."
Xu Songyao spoke again without giving Zhao Chengpeng a chance to interrupt. Said: "I won't say much about the situation of our school. You all know that if it weren't for Wang Donglai, our ranking in the country would definitely have dropped. Except for traditional engineering, there are no other subjects at all. Progress.”
"To be honest, the so-called 'Qian Xuesen Experimental Class' has not achieved much in the past few years since its establishment. The only thing that can be used is Wang Dong."
"But such an academic genius cannot be placed anywhere. Every school will excel, shock the world, and make great achievements. The best we can do is help him avoid some detours and make him famous faster.”
“So, I was thinking. , we can't go before We need to change our thinking and academic philosophy."
"Dong Lai has had many conversations with me, and what he says is insightful and subversive at the same time."
"We have a Wang Donglai in our school who is envied and envied by many schools. However, we cannot be complacent and arrogant because of this. Instead, we must guard against arrogance and impetuosity. We must clearly understand that the current situation is caused by Wang Donglai. ”
"There is only one Wang Donglai. We need to cultivate more Wang Donglai, or copies of them."
"The Future of Mathematics will be our school's attempt to hit the top journals in the field of mathematics. Regardless of whether it succeeds or not, it is an extremely rare experience.”
“If it succeeds, not only the mathematics major, but also our country’s academic ability will be recognized by scholars around the world. Even if it fails, it will be recognized by scholars all over the world. Other domestic universities Gain experience and pave the way for the future. Of course, I don’t think we will fail.”
“The reason is simple. I want to believe that Donglai has the potential and ability.”
< br>"It is said that there are three things that a new official should do when he takes office. I started the first thing here in order to get rid of the concept in domestic universities that foreign journals are authoritative and foreign journals are advanced and developed. , Chinese journals are not weak! ”
"One day, foreign scholars will also learn Chinese, read Chinese journals, and learn the most advanced academic knowledge in the world."
"The second fire, I will burn at the Institute of Advanced Mathematics, I am going to put you in charge of the Institute of Advanced Mathematics and some adjustments to the school's regulations. Do you have the confidence?"
When Xu Songyao said the last thing, he turned around and looked at Zhao Chengpeng, waiting for him. response.
Actually, when Zhao Chengpeng came over, he had thought about this.
He knew that his speech in the conference room was equivalent to submitting a petition.
The two of them already have a relationship like Wang Donglai, so it is normal for them to be able to get together.
Xu Songyao will definitely reciprocate the favor and show kindness to himself.
However, Zhao Chengpeng was still a little surprised by Xu Songyao's directness and generosity.
It doesn’t matter if you speak your inner thoughts openly and honestly, but it is very sincere to say what you want to do without any reservation.
With this in mind, Zhao Chengpeng nodded and said, "I have this confidence."
"Tangdu Jiaotong University is a university with many years of history. I am also a Tangdu Jiaotong University student. I want the school to be better than anyone else, so I will fully support these measures."
"Next, if there are any questions If so, I will do my best to build Tangdu together!”
What Zhao Chengpeng said was true, not polite.
Because he is already the vice president of Tangdu Jiaotong University. Although he is not the youngest, if he makes achievements, he is likely to go further.
If he follows the rules, he may not have this opportunity until he retires.
But Xu Songyao's actions and ideas gave him a chance.
Let Tangdu Jiaotong University become better!
Once completed, this will be a huge achievement. With Zheng Hua in the education department, he does not need to worry about being buried.
Taking a step back, even if there is no success, Zhao Chengpeng has not lost anything.
It is precisely because of this that Zhao Chengpeng supports Xu Songyao so firmly.
In the adult world, there is not so much ambition, but more about weighing the pros and cons and choosing interests.
......
Tangdu Jiaotong University moved very quickly.
After the leadership meeting decided, Zhao Chengpeng watched the matter personally.
A notice appeared directly in front of all the students of Tangdu Jiaotong University.
The content of the notice is short, only a few lines of text.
After the school’s fifth school leadership meeting in 2014, it was decided that our school will no longer determine whether to participate in the CET-4 and CET-6 exams, on-campus English proficiency exams, and other types of off-campus English exams and their test scores As a condition for undergraduate graduation and degree awarding.
This decision will be implemented from September 1, 2014. Please be informed and inform students.
Just a few hundred words, once it came out, it caused bursts of cheers on the campus of Tangdu Jiaotong University.
Not many students like taking exams, even top academics.
The CET-4 and CET-6 exams are completely useless to most Tangdu Jiaotong University students.
With their level, it is not difficult to pass.
But again, the CET-4 and CET-6 exams are just a boring involution.
Everyone has it, which means that everyone doesn’t have it.
Students from Tangdu Jiaotong University naturally compare themselves to students of the same level and school.
Therefore, passing CET-4 and CET-6 is just a waste of time for many people.
But if you don’t take the exam and fail, you won’t be able to get the degree certificate, so everyone can only hold their noses and take the exam.
Now that it is cancelled, it naturally leads to a burst of cheers from students.
As the top university student in Tangdu City, news about Tangdu Jiaotong University spread quickly.
In only two or three hours, the news spread throughout the major universities in Tang City, causing students from other schools to cry with envy and jealousy.
At the same time, the news media also noticed the notice issued by Tangdu Jiaotong University.
For a time, many media reprinted and reported on it.
(End of this chapter)