On September 24, EIT officially established the Professors' Council and held its first General Assembly of Representatives. A total of 42 professors from the School of Science, the School of Engineering, and the School of Information attended the meeting. Zhang Dongxiao, the executive vice president and provost, and Zheng Chunmiao, the vice president, attended the meeting.
Zhang Dongxiao emphasized in his speech that the Professors' Council is a crucial part of the university's governance structure. The establishment of the council marks a significant moment in the university's history. He expressed his hope that all members would contribute their collective wisdom and efforts to ensure the success of the council, thereby aiding the university's growth and development.
The assembly reviewed the work report on the council's preparation, and approved the Charter of the Professors' Council of Eastern Institute of Technology, the Election Procedures for the Professors' Council of Eastern Institute of Technology, as well as the proposed lists of scrutineers and ballot counters.