The notices issued by Lanzhou Jiaotong University and Jiangsu Normal University's School of Foreign Languages are among the most stringent, local online media ThePaper.cn reported, citing a statement last week.
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A university in Lanzhou, the capital of northwestern China's Gansu province, said in a statement on “student safety management” that “the school does not allow students to organize independent road trips, group tours or bicycle trips.” Stated.
Furthermore, “Students are particularly cautioned not to ride in illegal passenger cars, and going out in cars chartered by individuals or groups is strictly prohibited.''
For the safety of its students, a foreign language school in eastern China's Jiangsu province “strictly prohibits classes that plan trips under the name of groups during vacations.”
“Soliciting or organizing student travel in the name of groups or individuals must be firmly discouraged.''
Some other schools, such as Peking University, suggested “avoiding solo travel” for students' safety and encouraged them to travel with family or friends.
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Although accidents have been reported in the past, especially involving college students traveling in groups in nature, social media commentators and local media columnists say an absolute ban is better than safety education. said it was doubtful.
News of the notification raises the issue of “overregulation” at Chinese universities, with some universities having stricter rules than higher education institutions overseas. Controversy erupted earlier this year after some universities banned students from covering their dormitory beds with curtains.
Educational institutions cited fire hazards, lighting and ventilation as reasons for banning students from using bed curtains to provide personal space in shared rooms. Others claimed students were using the screens to hide prohibited electronic devices or smoking.
Other debates regarding university administration include whether to allow smoking, alcohol and food delivery on campus.
“if [the statements are released] Just to be clear, I understand the school's approach, but if it's just to avoid responsibility. [from students accidents]If so, this kind of blind ban is not recommended,” Chu Zhaohui, a researcher at China's National Institute of Education Sciences, told Hongxing News, a news organization founded by Chengdu Economic Daily.
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Universities should keep in mind that students are adults and should not interfere unduly with their private lives when managing students, he added.
Columnist Long Mingfei wrote on gmw.cn, published by state media Guangming Daily. [on holiday arrangements]It is also necessary to foster crisis prevention awareness among university students. But banning it directly would be the worst approach. ”
