On the morning of April 21, Sias University held a consultation meeting on the Guidelines for the 2026 Talent Cultivation Plan at S03-331. Vice President Zhao Yuxin attended the meeting, along with deans of academic schools, department heads, directors of teaching and research offices, and representatives from the Academic Affairs Office.

Chen Jing, Deputy Director of the Academic Affairs Office, provided a detailed briefing on the Draft Guidelines for the 2026 Talent Cultivation Plan. She explained that the new plan is grounded in the Outcome-Based Education (OBE) philosophy and focuses on streamlining credits and class hours, optimizing curriculum structure, and strengthening student competencies. The revised plan introduces four major changes:

First, the curriculum system will be restructured, replacing the previous innovation and entrepreneurship platform with a new Interdisciplinary Micro-major Education Platform.

Second, AI integration will be comprehensively advanced, requiring each major to offer at least one AI-integrated foundational course and 2–3 “AI+” specialized courses.

Third, a more precise and differentiated training model will be implemented, with each school establishing experimental classes tailored to pathways such as further study or employment.

Fourth, total credit requirements will be strictly controlled.

During the discussion session, participants actively contributed ideas based on their disciplinary特点, creating a dynamic and engaging atmosphere. Representatives and faculty members raised constructive suggestions on key topics, including AI course implementation, credit allocation for general education courses, micro-major development, alignment with teacher education and engineering accreditation standards, experimental class structuring, and the calculation of practical training credits.

In his concluding remarks, Zhao Yuxin commended the thorough preparatory research conducted by various units and expressed appreciation for the valuable input from faculty members. He outlined three key priorities for the next phase:

First, break traditional barriers and proactively reform curriculum systems in response to the rapid development of AI, avoiding reliance on outdated standards.

Second, emphasize特色 development by encouraging each school to take initiative in micro-major design and experimental class implementation, enhancing students’ core competitiveness.

Third, align with high-level benchmarks by ensuring relevant programs meet the requirements of engineering and teacher education accreditation, using these standards to guide high-quality program development.

This meeting laid a solid foundation for refining the 2026 talent cultivation plan and advancing the university’s ongoing education reform.