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LNU – MSU Welcomes You! We, the faculty and staff at LNU –
MSU, look forward to getting to know you personally. Living and studying in China will be challenging but the most rewarding experience of your life. The skills that you gain will provide a roadmap for your future endeavors.
We wish you the best of success at LNU – MSU!
Mike CouttsDirector of
International Students
INTRODUCTIONLNU – MSU College of International Business
Who You Are
You are an integral part of a community of scholars and students from around the world that makes LNU – MSU a true international business school. You are an ambassador from your country to China
Countries RepresentedChina (Hong Kong) Congo Equatorial New Guinea Indonesia Japan Korea Mongolia Nigeria Russia Senegal USA Zambia Zimbabwe
Faculty and StaffWe have around 25 faculty from around the world from USA, Canada, Singapore and Algeria, and about 15 Chinese support staffAlmost all faculty are native English speakers with all classes being taught in English
THE UNIVERSITIESLNU – MSU College of International Business
Missouri State – West Plains
Missouri State University – West Plains is a teaching and learning institution providing quality post-secondary educational opportunities to the communities we serve. It is a separately accredited campus of the Missouri State University System http://wp.missouristate.edu. The first two years of your Bachelor’s degree is under the auspices of MSU – West Plains
Missouri State – Springfield
Missouri State University is a public, comprehensive university system with a mission in public affairs, whose purpose is to develop educated personsThe last two years of your Bachelor’s degree is under the auspices of MSU – Springfield – the main campus under the MSU system. You will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in General Business from Missouri State University
Liaoning Normal University
Liaoning University is a multiple – discipline comprehensive university, embracing Chinese language and literature, history, philosophy, economics, law, foreign languages, art, natural science, engineering and management http://wwwen.lnu.edu.cn/
Two Great Universities One Great Program
Liaoning Normal University (LNU) and Missouri State University (MSU) created the LNU-MSU College of International Business in 2000. The language of instruction is English, and all faculty meet the hiring standards of both universitiesYou also have the option to complete a Missouri State University BS degree in General Business, while staying all four years in Dalian. Studying in China will cost approximately $10,000 (including housing, etc) per academic year
LNU versus MSUMSU deals with issues relating to Academics, hiring of instructors and admission of studentsLNU deals with issues relating to dorms, school building (and equipment) and recruitment of Chinese in-plan students
Director of International Students Responsibilities
Review prospective applications - responsible for recruitment and admissions Work closely with the ISA Executive Committee and provide a link between you and administration at LNU and MSUResponsible for academic affairs involving youLiaison between you and Chinese class advisors providing semester schedules and important news
ADMINISTRATIONLNU – MSU College of International Business
Guangcai DongDean, Director Office of International Exchange
Country: China
Beat KernenAssociate Dean, Professor Emeritus MSU – Springfield
Country: Switzerland, USAEducation:BA History and Germanic languages and literature, University of Berne, SwitzerlandMA Soviet and East European Studies, University of Kansas, KSPhD Political Science, University of Kansas, KS
Michael CouttsAssistant Dean, Director of International Students
Country: CanadaEducation:BS Mathematics, minor Computer Science, Texas A&M University at Commerce, TXMS Mathematics, Texas A&M University at Commerce, TX
Robert Saint DenisDirector of Academic Affairs
Country: USAEducation:BSc Chemistry, New York University, NYMA Chemical Physics, New York University, NYMSc Physical Chemistry, University of Washington, WAPhD (ABD) Chemical Physics, Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok
Nicholas BrosiusIT Support
Country: USAEducation:BS Secondary Mathematics Education, Bob Jones University, SC
Robert GardDirector of English Programs
Country: USAEducation:BA Honors English, minor in Philosophy and Religion, Virginia Tech, VAMA English, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NCTESOL certificate, EdS in Educational Leadership, University of Florida, FL
Thomas Michael LightnerDirector of Student Advisement
Country: USAEducation:BS Accountancy, University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignBS Computer Science, Mankato State UniversityMBA, University of Montana at MissoulaPhD Education, University of Northern Colorado at Greeley
David HamiltonAssistant Dean of Operations
Country: USA, JapanEducation:BA International Economics and Trade, Dalian University of Economics and Finance at Dalian, China
Jackie BrosiusAcademic Center Coordinator
Country: USAEducation:BA TESOL from University of Wisconsin, WI
FACULTYLNU – MSU College of International Business
Steven ActonInstructor
Country: USAClasses Instructed: ENG 100 / 110 Education:BS Electronics Technology, Central Missouri State University, MOMS Teaching English as a Second Language, University of Central Missouri, MOMA Biblical Languages, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, MO
Jill BoylesInstructor
Country: USAClasses Instructed: ENG 100 / 110Education:BA English, Hamline University at Saint Paul, MNBA Psychology, Metropolitan State University at Saint Paul, MNMFA Writing, Hamline University at Saint Paul, MNTEOFL Certificate, Hamline University at Saint Paul, MN
Jackie BrosiusInstructor
Country: USAClasses Instructed : Speaking and ListeningEducation:BA TESOL from University of Wisconsin, WI
Victor ChangInstructor
Country: ChinaClasses Instructed: ENG 100 / 110Education:BA English Education, School of Foreign Languages, Liaoning Normal University at Dalian, ChinaMA English, Missouri State University at Springfield, MO
Rachel CheInstructor
Country: ChinaClasses Instructed: MGT 286, MKT 397, QBA 237Education:BS General Business, LNU – MSU College of International Business MBA, Missouri State University at Springfield, MO
Grace ChenInstructor, Associate Dean School of Foreign Languages, LNU
Country: ChinaClasses Instructed: ENG 100 / 110Education:BA English Education, School of Foreign Languages, Liaoning Normal University at Dalian, ChinaMA TESOL, Missouri State University at Springfield, MOMA English Linguistics, School of Foreign Languages, Liaoning Normal University at Dalian, China
Joseph CheongInstructor
Country: SingaporeClasses Instructed: CIS 110 / 232Education:Diploma, Manufacturing Engineering from Singapore PolytechnicBSc Internet Science and Technology, Wollongong University, NSW Australia MSc Information and Communication Technology, Wollongong University, NSW Australia
Michael CouttsInstructor
Country: CanadaClasses Instructed: MTH 135 / 285Education:BS Mathematics, minor Computer Science, Texas A&M University at Commerce, TXMS Mathematics, Texas A&M University at Commerce, TX
Linda CoveyInstructor
Country: USAClasses Instructed: PSY 121Education:BS Psychology, minor Journalism, Missouri State University at Springfield, MO BA Religious Studies, minor Anthropology, Missouri State University at Springfield, MO MA, Religious Studies: Religion, Self, and Society track, Missouri State University at Springfield, MO Doctorial work in Clinical Psychology, Forest Institute of Professional Psychology at Springfield, MO
Mark LewisInstructor
Country: USAClasses Instructed: HST 122Education:BA History, Angelo State University at San Angelo, TexasMEd (History), Southwest Texas State University at San Marcos, Texas Graduate studies History, Texas Tech University at Lubbock, Texas
Robert GardInstructor
Country: USAClasses Instructed: ENG 210Education:BA Honors English, minor in Philosophy and Religion, Virginia Tech, VAMA English, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NCTESOL certificate, EdS in Educational Leadership, University of Florida, FL
Daniel GardnerInstructor
Country: USAClasses Instructed: PED 100Education:BA Economics, Muhlenberg College at Allentown, PAMBA Florida State University at Tallahassee, FLNMD, SW College of Naturopathic Medicine at Tempe, AZ
Abe HammarInstructor
Country: USAClasses Instructed: CIS 110Education:BS Computer Information Systems, Missouri State University at Springfield, MOMBA (CIS), Missouri State University at Springfield, MO
Steven R. HenryInstructor, JD
Country: USAClasses Instructed: LAW 231 / 332 335, HST 122 Education:BA History, Drury University at Springfield, MOMA International Affairs and Administration, Missouri State University at Springfield, MOJurist Doctor, University of Missouri School of Law at Columbia, MO
Bingjun LiInstructor
Country: ChinaClasses Instructed: ENG 100 / 110, CHI 101Education:BA English, Liaoning Normal University at DalianMA English, Missouri State University at Springfield, MO
Helen LiInstructor
Country: ChinaClasses Instructed: QBA 237Education:BS Resources Environment and the Management of Urban and Rural Planning, Liaoning Normal University at Dalian, ChinaMS Environment Science, Liaoning Normal University at Dalian, ChinaPhD Economic Geography , Liaoning Normal University at Dalian, China
Peter LianInstructor
Country: Malaysia, CanadaClasses Instructed: ECO 165Education:BAgrSc (Honors), Agricultural Economics, University of Malaya at Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaMA Economics, Food Research Institute, Stanford University, CAMBA, Stanford University, CA
Thomas Michael LightnerInstructor
Country: USAClasses Instructed: ACC 201 / 211Education:BS Accountancy, University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignBS Computer Science, Mankato State UniversityMBA, University of Montana at MissoulaPhD Education, University of Northern Colorado at Greeley
Alireza NasiriInstructor
Country: IranClasses Instructed: MKT 364Education:BSc Industrial Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology, IranMSc Executive Management, Industrial Management Institute, IranPhD Management Science and Engineering,Dalian University of Technology at Dalian, China
Robert NigohosianAssociate Professor
Country: USAClasses Instructed: ECO 155Education:BA Economics, University of Rhode Island, RIMA Economics, University of Rhode Island, RI
Dale RobinsonInstructor
Country: USAClasses Instructed: SOC 150Education:BS Sociology, Missouri State University at Springfield, MOMS Aging Studies, University of North Texas, TXDoctoral Work in Human Development, University of Kansas at Lawrence, KS
Robert Saint DenisInstructor
Country: USAClasses Instructed: PHY 100Education:BSc Chemistry, New York University, NYMA Chemical Physics, New York University, NYMSc Physical Chemistry, University of Washington, WAPhD (ABD) Chemical Physics, Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok
Sam SunInstructor
Country: ChinaClasses Instructed: ENG 100 / 110Education:BA English, Liaoning Normal University at DalianMA English, Missouri State University at Springfield, MO
Sabrina YuInstructor
Country: ChinaClasses Instructed: PLS 101Education:BS General Business, LNU – MSU College of International Business MA International Affairs and Administration, Missouri State University at Springfield, MO
Tom AkersInstructor
Country: USAClasses Instructed: COM 115Education:BA Communications, Minor Business Administration, Western Illinois University at Macomb, IL
Chandra SinhaInstructor
Country: IndiaClasses Instructed: COM 115 Education:MA English and Linguistics, Patna University, IndiaMBA Personnel Management, Patna University, IndiaPhD English Literature (Honors), Lucknow University, India
Anna ZhaoProfessor
Country: ChinaClasses Instructed: CHM 106Education:BS Chemical Engineering, Jiaotong University at DalianMS, Environmental Science, Jiaotong University at DalianPhD, Physical Chemistry, Dalian Institute of Chemistry and Physics, The Chinese Academy of Sciences at Dalian and Penn State University, PA
Sandra ZhongInstructor
Country: ChinaClasses Instructed: ACC 201 / 211Education:BS General Business, Missouri State University at Springfield, MO MBA (Management and Accountancy), Missouri State University at Springfield, MO
Berliana Sihombing Instructor
Country: IndonesiaClasses Instructed: ACC 201 / 211Education:BS Accounting, Minor German, Missouri State University at Springfield, MO MS Accountancy, Missouri State University at Springfield, MOMBA with Computer Information Systems (ip), Missouri State University at Springfield, MO
Strader PaytonInstructor
Country: USAClasses Instructed: PLS 101Education:BA International Affairs and Japanese, George Washington University at Washington, DCMA International Affairs and Administration, Missouri State University at Springfield, MO
Monireh KandiInstructor
Country: IranClasses Instructed: CIS 212Education:BS Electrical Engineering and Computer Hardware, Iran University of Science and Technology, IranMS Computer Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, University of Tehran, IranPhD (ABD),Nero Informatics, Dalian University of Technology at Dalian, China
Pei TingyanInstructor
Country: ChinaClasses Instructed: IDS 110Education:MBA, Missouri State University at SpringfieldMA English Language and Literature, Liaoning Normal University at Dalian, ChinaBA English Education, Liaoning Normal University at Dalian, China
ADMISSIONS AND REGISTRATIONLNU – MSU College of International Business
AdmissionsThe following items should be sent to LNU – MSU, when you graduate high school to Mike Coutts, Director of International Students, at [email protected]:
1. Official high school transcripts 2. High school diploma with official seal 3. Proof of English proficiency (See next page)4. Completed application form for LNU – MSU at
http://china.missouristate.edu/assets/china/LNU-MSU_Application.doc
Admissions: English Proficiency
Your acceptance to our program is contingent upon an English proficiency test, if it is required:
This should be either TOEFL http://www.ets.org/toefl/ or IELTS (http://www.ielts.org/default.aspx). LNU – MSU requires a score of 61 iBT and 5.5, respectively, on these tests. If you have attended or are attending a high school in the USA, Canada and U.K. or the Maple Leaf schools here in Dalian, or are from an English-speaking country, you will not need to take an English proficiency test
Teresa CombsRegistration and Records Assistant
Teresa Combs is located in the USA at MSU – West Plains:
Acts as liaison between Dalian and West Plains campuses
Processes student admission applications, course registrations, withdrawals, override permission forms and transcript requests
Processes grades and grade changes, scholastic actions, reinstatements, applications to graduate, student information changes, verify GPA, etc
Sandy WangRegistrar – LNU - MSU
Sandy Wang is located in Room 105 and she will help you with:
Your application upon arrival Course registration and Drops Processing discrepancy reports
Michelle WangFinancial Assistant
Michelle Wang is located in the financial office across from Dean Dong’s office. She will accept your tuition and fee payments
Maggie YaoBook room Attendant
Maggie Yao is located in Room 107 and she will help you with:
Renting of textbooks for your classes – You do not buy your textbooks
School mailroom
Registration
Registration for all international Students starts on February 15, 2012Classes start February 20, 2012Tuition payment is due after you register for your classes (Please see School Fees)
Your Responsibilities
You must keep track of your status as a student on https://mygrizzlyden.missouristate.edu/cp/home/loginfYou are solely responsible for determining which classes you are registered or not registered forYou must use your live.missouristate.edu email account for all class related activities. The Director of International Students will send you regular information about important dates and information to this email address
CURRICULUM AND TRANSFERSLNU – MSU College of International Business
Curriculum InformationListed on the next page are the courses and their respective credit hours that you need to take during your first two years to receive your AA degree and to prepare you for the COBA (College of Business Administration) courses in your last two years. (Please see Tom Lightner regarding which COBA classes are needed to graduate with a BS in General Business). Note: Although there are 72 credit hours listed, you only need 62 credit hours to get an AA degree. Please see Tom Lightner for all curriculum information
AA degree in General Studies Curriculum
First Year IDS 110 (plus reading component) 3
ENG 100* 3 MTH 135 (waiver exam) 3
PLS 101 3 PSY 121 3 CIS 101 3 SOC 150 3 ENG 110 3 COM 115 3
HST 121 or 122 3 PHY 100 (or other science) 4
PED 100 2 Credits 36
Second Year CHI 101 (proficiency test) 3
ACC 201 3 ECO 155 3 RIL 231 3
CHM 106 (or other science) 4 CIS 232 (SGF - 201) 3
Christmas Break (3 weeks) IDS 297 (capstone / globalization) 2
Second Year ECO 165 3 ENG 230 3 QBA 237 3 ENG 210 3 ACC 211 3 Credits 36
Total Credit 72
* ENG 100 will count towards AA degree credits, but not towards the total BS degree credits
Transferring to LNU - MSU from another University
If you are transferring into LNU - MSU, send your official transcripts to Melissa Jett, Coordinator of Admissions at the following address:
Missouri State University - West PlainsAdmissions Office Cass Hall 128 Garfield West Plains, MO 65775 Phone: +1 – 417 – 255 – 7956 (work) Email: [email protected]
ACADEMIC ADVISINGLNU – MSU College of International Business
Advising Office The Advising office's primary
responsibility is to help students graduate. Some of the key activities are:1. Planning course schedules with
students, when necessary2. Helping to find the right person
to help when transcript corrections are necessary
Tom LightnerDirector of Advisement
Advising Office
3. Explaining the rules of graduation (AA and BS degrees), for example:
Which classes are needed for your AA degreeHow the AA degree replaces general education requirements for the BS degreeWhich College of Business Administration (COBA) courses are required and which are electivesWhy the GPA is so important and what different GPAs mean
Advising Office
4. Explaining the rules for admission to the College of Business Administration (COBA) in the third year
5. Communicating with Missouri State University West Plains and Springfield administrators on behalf of you to solve advising-related issues
Important Message
The advising office intends to help you in these matters in any appropriate way that it can. It also asks you to help yourself, if possible. One way to do that is to join the Blackboard site, Advising-Dalian, and browse the relevant documents. Occasionally our help might not be seen as help. Sometimes we must adhere to the rules of Missouri State University regarding students whose academic performance is below the acceptable standard. In these cases, we hope that you understand we are acting in your long-range interests.
TUITION, FEES AND HOUSINGLNU – MSU College of International Business
School fees and Tuition
1. Registration Fee – ¥ 1,000 (One time fee) 2. Tuition – ¥ 1000 per credit hour 3. Book Rental Fee - ¥ 500 per semester ( ¥ 500
fully refundable deposit is also required) 4. Student Visa Application - ¥ 420 5. Student Visa - ¥ 820 per year 6. Health examination upon arrival in China - around
¥ 460
Housing and Meals Most international students live in private
apartments close to campus. These apartments are furnished, clean, and reasonably priced at 1500 – 2000 RMB/month. You may also live in the foreign student dormitory owned by Liaoning Normal University, a shared dorm room is 1200 RMB/month. Inexpensive meals are available at campus cafeterias. A wide variety of restaurants, grocery stores, apartments and shops surround the campus. Helen Li can provide assistance to you if you need to look for apartments
Housing Agents
“Wei Lai Bu Dong Chan" Lan Yu street, #30, 5th unit, 1st floor, right beside Wei Lai Korean Supermarket.Phone number: 135-9118-2133
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ASSOCIATION
LNU – MSU College of International Business
International Student AssociationISA center is located in room 601 on the 6th floor of the school buildingResponsible for creating social programs and get-togethers, as well as provide important informationHelps support and mentor new incoming international students
Executive Committee: PresidentIs the leader of the ISAEnsure the ISA has an ongoing membership building program that works for youSchedule and chair regular executive committee and general student meetings Lee Jae Seung
ISA President
Executive Committee: Vice - President
Schedules meetings and locationMaintain ISA room Work with executive members and students to planArrange for snacks and drinks at meetings (both executive and general student meetings)Collect ballots for voting on resolutions and tally the votes
Jung Jae-youngISA Vice - President
Executive Committee: TreasurerPrepare a budget to be approved by the executive committee Keep records of all financial transactions and collect money for ISA events
Cho SohyunISA Treasurer
University AmbassadorsYour University Ambassadors are Eunice Lie, Edward Kusumo, and Karen ChoyAirport pickups will usually be arranged, but you should try to coordinate your arrivals after contacting University Ambassadors for contacts with other studentsUniversity Ambassadors will also be involved in providing school tours and mentoring to help you adjust to life in China
VISA AND POLICE REGISTRATIONLNU – MSU College of International Business
Your VisaIf at all possible, we suggest you apply as a tourist visa to come here. When you arrive, our staff, specifically Helen Li and Selina Song, will help you to transfer your tourist visa to a student visaIf you do request a student visa to come, you will need a JW202 form which is the Chinese equivalent of the I-20 from universities in the United States. Please contact Selina Song or Helen Li for more information
Your VisaYou must eventually have a JW202 student visa. You must also be careful not to overstay your time in China. Contact Selina Song and Helen Li to make sure your visa is up-to-dateNon – Chinese nationals, must go see Selina Song to register with the local police. She will arrange a time to take everyone at one time to the police station to provide your passport and address information. Every time you change apartments or your visa status, you must go to the local police station and update your information
DALIAN PREFECTURE LNU – MSU College of International Business
Dalian is one of China's most livable cities
Dalian is a popular tourist destination on the coast of northeast China. It features a temperate climate, many shopping malls and excellent beaches. Its Software Park business zone is home to numerous Fortune 500 corporations. The busy international port is served by a variety of businesses specializing in logistics, ship building and import-export enterprises
Map of Dalian around School
HEALTH AND WELLNESSLNU – MSU College of International Business
Hospitals and Clinics
Daniel Gardner is your resident health expert and PE instructor. The next few pages list several hospitals and clinics (including a dentist) that you can go to in Dalian. Please visit Dan in his office anytime if you have medical issues
Dr. Daniel Gardner
Dalian Healthcare
Vitup HealthcareFull service modern medical center including check-ups, preventive medicine, clinic, diagnostics, rehab, pediatrics, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and dental services. Bilingual service in English, Japanese and Korean. Address: 108-1 Nanshan Road, Zhongshan, Dalian Phone: 0411-8280-5577 www.vitup.com [email protected]
Dalian Healthcare
Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian UniversityLarge full service hospital with all diagnostic equipment, MRI, CT scan, etc. Offers special VIP treatment in the "foreign patient department". Bilingual services in English, Japanese and Korean. Address: 6 Jie Fang Street, Zhongshan, Dalian, Phone: 0411-6289-3015 www.dlhospital.com [email protected]
Dalian Healthcare
First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical UniversityLarge full service hospital with all diagnostic equipment, MRI, CT scan, Ultrasound, etc. Offers a multilingual VIP department for foreign patients. Address: 222 Zhongshan Road, Zhongshan, Dalian Phone: 0411-8363-4153 www.dmu-1.com [email protected]
Dalian Healthcare
Dalian Number 5 People's HospitalNearest hospital to LNU campus located on the south side of Huang He Lu on the way to Malan Square. Has CT scan, Ultrasound, X-ray, ECG, Blood test lab, hyperbaric oxygen therapy. This hospital provides basic and emergency services. Chinese only spoken. Address: 890 Huang He Road, Shahekou, Dalian Phone: 0411-8421-1244
Dalian Healthcare: TCM
Dalian Hospital of Traditional Chinese MedicineLarge hospital offering natural medicine from doctors trained to use Traditional. Chinese Medicine therapies. Doctors are trained in tongue and pulse diagnosis. Only Chinese spoken. Very reasonable prices. Address: 321 Jie Fang Road, Zhongshan, Dalian Phone: 0411-8268-1738
Dalian Healthcare: Dentist
Dr. Dawn Liu: Phone: 8435-7722 and 133 8783 0555 Address: 141 Xinhua Street, Xigang District
Dr. Liu speaks good English, and has a modern office located just west of Olympic Square.
IMPORTANT PEOPLELNU – MSU College of International Business
Daniel Gardner
Daniel Gardner, your Physical Education instructor, can help you with:
Medical issues and emergenciesThe Voice magazine faculty
advisor
Linda Covey
Linda Covey, your Psychology instructor, can help you with:
Counseling in culture shockShopping needsEmotional supportSupport international student
social events
Selina Song Lai
Selina Song is located in Associate Dean Beat Kernen’s office. She will help you with:
Police registration and visa issues
Helen Li
Helen Li is located in Dean (Guangcai) Dong’s office and will help you with:
Emergencies, including going to the hospital
Housing and Visa issues
Important Contact PeopleHelen Li: all emergencies and visa issues. Her phone number is 134-7895-2848. [email protected] Selina Song: police registration and visa issues. [email protected] David Hamilton: speaks fluent Chinese and will also help you liaison with Chinese staffNicholas Brosius: email and GrizzlyDen accountsMichael Coutts: Office 213, 132-3800-7901. [email protected]
LNU – MSU Mailing Address
[Insert Name Here]Liaoning Normal UniversityLNU-MSU College of International BusinessP.O. Box 13001850 Huang He Road Dalian, Liaoning, 116029CHINA [Insert Name Here]中国辽宁省大连市黄河路 850 号 13001 信箱辽宁师范大学国际商学院邮编 116029