The Council of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has appointed Professor Leung Yuen Sang, succeeding Professor Rance P.L. Lee, as Head of Chung Chi College of the University with effect from 1st August 2004 for a term of 4 years. Professor Leung is Professor of History of the University.

　　Professor Leung obtained his BA (First-class Hons) and M Phil from The Chinese University of Hong Kong respectively in 1972 and 1974. He received his PhD from the University California at Santa Barbara in 1980.

　　Professor Leung joined the University in 1992 and since then, has been actively involved in academic policies and administrative services of both the University and Chung Chi College. Over a period of more than 10 years, he was appointed as Council Member, Senate Member, Associate Dean of Faculty of Arts, Head of History Division and Head of Division of Chinese Culture of the University as well as Dean of General Education, Chairman of Student Visitors Programme Committee, Member of Cabinet and Assembly of Fellows of the College. Before joining the University, Professor Leung spent years lecturing in the National University of Singapore and The California State University.

　　Because of his outstanding teaching and research works, Professor Leung has also won numerous awards and honours such as K.C. Liu Lecturer of the Year, UC Davis, 2002; Outstanding Professor of 1989, California State University, Los Angeles and Harvard-Yenching Fellow in 1986. Professor Leung is a staunch supporter and promoter of university general education and holistic development programmes for undergraduates.

Professor Leung Yuen Sang
Head of Chung Chi College
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
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