1. China Business Development Mission University of Cincinnati Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber Cincinnati USA Partnership for Economic Development *** Presented by Nancy L. Zimpher President University of Cincinnati to Faculty Senate January 12, 2006 University of Cincinnati Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber Cincinnati USA Partnership for Economic Development *** Presented by Nancy L. Zimpher President University of Cincinnati to Faculty Senate January 12, 2006 November 1-12, 2005

2. China: At a Glance Population: 1.3 Billion - (1/5 of the world’s inhabitants) GDP: $1.65 Trillion (9.5% growth compared to U.S. growth of 4.4%) Per Capita GDP exceeded $1,000 for first time in 2003 GDP by sector agriculture: 13.8% industry:52.9% services:33.3% Higher education: In 1997, university enrollment in “regular higher education” stood at 3.2 million; by 2000, it had risen to 7 million. The Ministry of Education plans to have 16 million enrolled by 2010 (including distance and continuing education). Population: 1.3 Billion - (1/5 of the world’s inhabitants) GDP: $1.65 Trillion (9.5% growth compared to U.S. growth of 4.4%) Per Capita GDP exceeded $1,000 for first time in 2003 GDP by sector agriculture: 13.8% industry:52.9% services:33.3% Higher education: In 1997, university enrollment in “regular higher education” stood at 3.2 million; by 2000, it had risen to 7 million. The Ministry of Education plans to have 16 million enrolled by 2010 (including distance and continuing education).

3. BEIJING SHANDONG Jinan SHANGHAI i SHAANXI Xi'an Hong Kong GUANGDONG Guangzhou Hong Kong Trade Development Council Hong Kong Polytechnic University Peter Woo, UC Alumnus Treasury Management & Trade (GCCC Session) Shandong University 1, 5 2 3 Beijing Jiaotong University China Conservatory Tsinghua University UC Alumni Dinner US Embassy Dinner (Chamber Event) Intellectual Property Presentation (Chamber Session) 4 Chang’an University of Technology Xi’an International Studies University UC Itinerary Chamber Itinerary 1 2 3 4Destinations

4. Hong Kong Trade Development Council Peter Woo, UC alum Relationships = guanxi Location within 4 hours of Asia markets & within 5 hours of half the world’s population Problems/solutions Peter Woo, UC alum Relationships = guanxi Location within 4 hours of Asia markets & within 5 hours of half the world’s population Problems/solutions

5. Shandong University, Jinan

6. Alumni Dinner, Beijing

7. Beijing Jiaotong University

8. China Conservatory

9. Tsinghua University

10. Xi’an International Studies University

11. Chang’an University

12. Hong Kong Polytechnic University

13. In Sum Three agreements signed: Shandong University, Xi’an International Studies University (signed prior to arrival) Chang’an University 22 agreements with China dating back to 1988 They all welcome follow-up visits Need better data on exchanges, countries, targets Need to expand alumni base Good timing Three agreements signed: Shandong University, Xi’an International Studies University (signed prior to arrival) Chang’an University 22 agreements with China dating back to 1988 They all welcome follow-up visits Need better data on exchanges, countries, targets Need to expand alumni base Good timing

14. UC Enrollment by Country/Continent Headcount Enrollment by Country/Continent* International Students: 1,923 Students : Country Unknown (19) * May or may not be current country/continent of residence

15. Identified Alumni in Asia Estimates from Alumni Association Web Site 592- ASIA

16. BEIJING Jinan SHANGHAI SHAANXI Xi'an Hong Kong GUANGDONG Guangzhou Hong Kong –America Center Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hong Kong University of Technology UC Alumni Dinner 4 1 2 3 5 6 Sun Yat-sen University Guandong University of Foreign Studies Chang’an University of Technology Xi’an International Studies University Xi’an Technological University Tsinghua University Beijing Jiaotong University Shanghai Jiaotong University Shandong University NEXT STEP: China Follow-up Mission to be Undertaken by Dr. Mitch Leventhal and Participating Deans, April 2006

17. Next Steps? China Strategies Joint Centers – Permanent reciprocal presence with counterpart universities Pathways – 2+2 (undergraduate) and 2+1 (graduate) articulation and pathway agreements Study Abroad & Exchange – undergraduate and graduate Professional Training – UC providing services to mid-career professionals Program Development – assistance to universities seeking to add or improve programs Cooperative Education – identification of opportunities with private companies Recruitment – Identification of local representation for recruitment of fee- paying students Joint Centers – Permanent reciprocal presence with counterpart universities Pathways – 2+2 (undergraduate) and 2+1 (graduate) articulation and pathway agreements Study Abroad & Exchange – undergraduate and graduate Professional Training – UC providing services to mid-career professionals Program Development – assistance to universities seeking to add or improve programs Cooperative Education – identification of opportunities with private companies Recruitment – Identification of local representation for recruitment of fee- paying students