An Alumnae Network, An Extended Family
Ai-lien Ong’s sense of connection to her Ginling College and its alumnae remained constant throughout her lifetime.
Northeast Asia
Learn more about the educators and institutions in our network.
Mayumi Karasawa, Tokyo Woman’s Christian University
Giving Young Women a Voice
Michael Ratnapalan, Yonsei University
Defining the Mission
Michael Ratnapalan’s experience as a United Board Fellow helped him appreciate the importance of defining an institution’s mission.
David Clotfelter, Tunghai University
Inviting Students and Faculty In
Rev. David Clotfelter and his wife, Lisa, saw their return to Tunghai University as an opportunity help build a healthy campus ministry.
Shoko Kitanaka, International Christian University
The Basic Nature of Ministry
Shoko Kitanaka, a chaplain at International Christian University, has spent much time during the pandemic reflecting on the nature of ministry.
Weimin (George) Yuan
A Life-changing Scholarship
Weimin Yuan received a United Board scholarship to attend International Christian University, and the liberal arts education he received there gave him strength and support over the course of his career.
Min-Yu Li, Chang Jung Christian University
Helping Students and Faculty Meet the World
Internationalization helps students and faculty understand cultures and adapt to change.
Nan Lin
A Perpetual Benefit and Mark of Distinction
Nan Lin sees how an endowed chair professorship can benefit his alma mater, Tunghai University, and other higher education institutions in Asia.
Po Ho Huang, Chang Jung Christian University
Chang Jung Christian University in Taiwan has learned that “resource mobilization” means more than financial resources – it also means starting conversations with alumni and other friends about concerns, visions, and expectations for the university.
Roland Chin, Hong Kong Baptist University
Guiding Principles for Leadership
Roland Chin, who has been serving as president and vice chancellor of Hong Kong Baptist University since 2015, relies on a set of guiding principles to ensure that his response is consistent with the values of higher education.
Lu Jingjie, Ginling College
Strengthening the Voices of Young Women
First as a student and then as a faculty member at Ginling College, Lu Jingjie has seen how young women’s self-confidence grows with quality education. As a United Board Fellow, her placement at Women’s Christian College in Chennai, India, reinforced that belief.
ICU Faculty Orientation for Liberal Arts Teaching and Learning
ICU shares new faculty orientation resources with other institutions via website.