(Correspondents: Wu Dandan and Fu Yunhao)

To fully implement the University’s “Home–School Collaboration Initiative of 10,000 Party-Member Teachers” and uphold the educational philosophy of “putting students first, supporting their growth with care, and promoting their development through service,” the School of Management made coordinated arrangements for a special summer home-visit initiative in 2026.

Led by members of the School’s leadership team and involving counselors from every year of study, the initiative demonstrated the School’s educational commitment through personal visits and built a caring bridge between students’ families and the University.

Identifying Needs Precisely and Delivering Targeted Care

Before the visits, the School identified key groups of students experiencing financial hardship, academic difficulties, psychological distress, employment anxiety, and other challenges. It established a record for every student and a tailored support plan for every family.

Personalized plans were prepared in advance, transforming home visits from general outreach into targeted efforts to identify and address specific needs.

On June 26, Li Zhixu, Deputy Secretary of the University Party Committee, and Zuo Hui, Secretary of the School of Management Party Committee, led a delegation to the home of Zhu, an undergraduate who entered the University in 2025.

Li spoke cordially with Zhu’s parents and praised the student’s determination to achieve well-rounded improvement. He expressed the hope that the family and the University would strengthen their cooperation to enhance the student’s overall competence and promote comprehensive personal development.

On July 24, Luo Qiong, Deputy Secretary of the School’s Party Committee, and Fu Yunhao, counselor for undergraduates who entered in 2025, visited the home of Y, a student from a single-parent family in Yingcheng, Hubei Province. They provided face-to-face guidance addressing the student’s academic weaknesses, making the School’s care tangible through direct home–school dialogue.

On July 15, Wang Meilu, counselor for undergraduates who entered in 2024, visited the home of Chen, a student experiencing financial hardship. Chen’s elder sister expressed deep appreciation for the warm clothing and bedding—including a down jacket and quilt—that the School had provided when the student enrolled, remarking, “We never expected the University to be so thoughtful.”

Resolving Inner Concerns and Reaching Students at a Deeper Level

Students approaching graduation face the dual pressures of completing their studies and securing employment. During the home visits, counselors therefore placed particular emphasis on addressing students’ underlying concerns.

On August 23, Wu Dandan, counselor for postgraduate students who entered in 2024, visited the home of Y, a third-year postgraduate student in Yangxin County, Huangshi. Beginning with informal topics such as literature and travel, Wu helped the student become more comfortable and communicate openly. She then assisted Y in clarifying a job-search pathway and establishing the goal of remaining in Wuhan for employment.

On August 24, Zhu Xibai, counselor for postgraduate students who entered in 2025, conducted a SWOT analysis with X, a second-year postgraduate student who had changed academic disciplines. The analysis helped the student recognize the distinctive advantages of an interdisciplinary background and establish digital finance as a career direction.

Repairing Relationships and Helping Families Work Toward Shared Goals

To address parent–child tensions arising from outdated approaches to family education, Ma Chao, counselor for undergraduates who entered in 2023, visited the home of undergraduate student A on August 6.

Ma encouraged the student’s father to move away from the highly controlling approach adopted during the student’s senior high school years and instead pay greater attention to the student’s daily life and emotional well-being. Following the visit, the parent–child relationship improved significantly, and the family was transformed from a source of pressure into a source of emotional support.

Empowering Growth and Encouraging Outstanding Students to Flourish

The home-visit initiative was not limited to students experiencing difficulties; it also reached the families of students demonstrating excellence in both character and academic performance.

On August 23, Guo Xiangyuan, counselor for undergraduates who entered in 2024, traveled to Cao County, Shandong Province, to visit the family of Liu, an outstanding student. Guo sought to understand the foundations of the student’s achievements and encouraged Liu to move beyond their comfort zone and pursue further breakthroughs.

Each home visit represented an opportunity for deeper engagement and meaningful growth. The School recorded all issues identified during the visits. Straightforward matters were coordinated and addressed on site, while more complex challenges were brought back to the School for discussion and followed up regularly.

Going forward, the School of Management will continue to make its caring home visits a regular practice. By providing differentiated education and targeted support, it will bridge the “last mile” in home–school collaboration and help students achieve comprehensive development and flourish with confidence.

(Reviewed by Zuo Hui and Luo Qiong)