Mission
The mission of the Confucius Institute at San Francisco State University is to promote understanding of the Chinese language and culture through facilitating instruction, both in the classroom and beyond.
Vision
The Institute's resolution, "Making Chinese language instruction readily available to anyone who needs or wishes to learn Chinese in Northern California," reflects our vision:- To build up the best possible Chinese teaching and learning center for teachers, students, and all professionals, taking the lead in this field in Northern California.
- To provide a vehicle for cultural understanding between the U.S. and China, utilizing the most effective and up-to-date resources to promote Chinese programs at all levels of education.
Function
SF State and Hanban agreed to establish CISFSU because we affirmed our common interest in and commitment to the values of international language and cultural exchange and educational cooperation, and recognized the benefits which may be realized through collaborative endeavors and the sharing of educational and cultural resources. As a Research and Service Organization at the University, our function is to promote Chinese language and culture and support local Chinese teaching. We agreed to provide programs and services including but not limited to Chinese teaching, Chinese teacher training, Chinese curriculum development, Chinese language and cultural events and learning opportunities for the community, textbook and teaching resource center, and a platform for research on Chinese language and culture.
Members of The Board of Directors
- Dr. Robert A. Corrigan, President, San Francisco State University
- Prof. Zhong Binglin, President, Beijing Normal University
- Hanban representative from Education Office of the Chinese Consulate in SF
- Professor Hao Fanghua, Director of International Education & Exchanges, BNU
- Dr. Jacob Perea, Dean, College of Education , SF State
- Dr. Paul Sherwin, Dean, College of Humanities , SF State
- Dr. Yenbo Wu, Associate Vice President, International Education, SF State
- Prof. Zhang Hesheng, Executive Vice Dean, College of Chinese Language & Culture, BNU
The Steering Committee
Chair: Yenbo Wu, Associate Vice President, Division of International EducationCharles Egan, Professor, College of Humanities
David Hemphill, Associate Dean, College of Education
Jacob Perea, Dean, College of Education
Paul Sherwin, Dean, College of Humanities
Enrique Riveros -Schäfer, Associate Vice President, Academic Affairs
Jim Bryan, Director, College of Extended Learning
Staff
Jiaxin Xie, Director (SF State)Hui Zhang, Co-Director, Visiting Scholar from BNU
Hongjuan Sun, Visiting Scholar from BNU