Academic Advising

At SFT, academic advising involves helping students to understand the aims of a university education, culture and forms of learning at university, academic culture at SFT, their chosen broad discipline of fashion and textiles, available majors and the paths that could be taken so that students can develop their self-development plan to achieve their goals and monitor their own progress.

Please contact your Discipline Leader for consultation:

Dr Rong Liu | Discipline Leader of Technology/ Fashion Innovation & Technology/ Intimate Apparel & Activewear/ Contour Fashion & Activewear Specialisms

ST705

Phone: +852 2766 6473

Mail: rong.liu@polyu.edu.hk

Dr Joe Au | Discipline Leader of Fashion Design/ Knitwear Design Specialisms

QT723

Phone: +852 2766 5529

Mail: joe.au@polyu.edu.hk

Dr Di Fan | Discipline Leader of Retail and Marketing / Fashion Business Specialisms

ST708

Phone: +852 2766 6465

Mail: d.fan@polyu.edu.hk

Components of Academic Advising Academic Advising System

Conveying the purposes of PolyU - includes advice and consultation with regards to the aims of higher education, the reasons for the academic requirements, expected standards of achievement, etc.
Information giving - includes advice and consultation about registration, course offerings, areas of staff interest and expertise, educational opportunities, degree programmes and requirements, educational policies and regulations, as well as administrative procedures.
Short-range programme planning - includes advice and consultation on scheduling sequences and course planning, registration and schedule adjustments, etc.
Long-range planning - includes advice and consultation about educational and professional objectives consistent with the student’s demonstrated academic abilities and interests, as well as identification of the relationship between courses, programmes, majors, and occupations.
Student referral - since advisors cannot possibly meet the needs of all students, specialized campus services at the Student Affairs Office and Office of Undergraduate Studies are available for advice and consultation that are complementary to the knowledge and skills of the advisors.
Facilitating student development - includes interest in the student’s goals and problems, establishment of rapport, development of the student’s self-awareness, etc.

It is believed that the current academic advising system provides students with the opportunity to plan, discuss, and review academic progress, as well as enhances student satisfaction with their academic experience, better self-understanding and a sense of success in the achievement of personal and academic goals. To achieve these aspects, the terms of the academic advising system is outlined below.

a. The First Year - Each student will have an Academic Advisor throughout his/her entire study at SFT to strengthen his/her connection to the School and the University. Students are required to meet with his/her Academic Advisor once every semester to discuss different academic issues. Academic Advisors can use one or more of a variety of delivery options, e.g. face-to-face, small groups, email, telephone, Blackboard, social media, etc. so as to maintain a suitable connection with students.

(2024/25 cohort, Year 1)

Academic Advisors	Contacts	Email
Dr Bo FANG	27666445	bo.fang@polyu.edu.hk
Dr Ying JI	2766 6465	ying.ji@polyu.edu.hk
Dr Zhanxiao KANG	27666462	z.x.kang@polyu.edu.hk
Ms Nico LIU	2766 6434	nico.liu@polyu.edu.hk
Dr Kawai LO	2766 6482	kw.lo@polyu.edu.hk
Dr Carrie WONG	2766 4025	carrie.wong@polyu.edu.hk
Prof. Kit-lun YICK	2766 6551	kit-lun.yick@polyu.edu.hk

(2024/25 cohort, Senior Year)

Academic Advisors	Contacts	Email
Dr Man CHEUNG	2766 6516	man.cheung.nm@polyu.edu.hk
Prof. Chi-wai KAN	2766 6531	kan.chi.wai@polyu.edu.hk
Dr Tracy MOK	2766 4442	tracy.mok@polyu.edu.hk
Prof. Jeanne TAN	27664124	jeanne.tan@polyu.edu.hk
Prof. Kit-lun YICK	2766 6551	kit-lun.yick@polyu.edu.hk

b. Students can also contact SFT General Office and/or seek advice from the Undergraduate Secretary on academic rules and regulations of the University, programme requirements, programme requirement document, up-to-date academic advising information, etc.

Enquiries

Ms Cherry Chan

Undergraduate Secretary & Executive Officer, SFT

QT715
+852 2766 6518
cherry.chan@polyu.edu.hk