Baptist University appoints Roland Chin as president and vice-chancellor amid criticism from students and staff

Baptist University yesterday made Professor Roland Chin Tai-hong its president and vice chancellor a week after postponing the appointment amid criticism about a lack of consultation.

Chin, 62, will begin his five-year term in September when he takes over from Professor Albert Chan Sun-chi, who is retiring.

Three additional consultation meetings were held this week after students stormed a board meeting on May 14 to prevent the university from appointing Chin.

Following the three meetings, the last of which took place on Thursday, students and staff said Chin did not know enough about the university and had avoided answering some questions.

The university said on Thursday it would not appoint Chin that same day, as has been the practice in the past with consultations for the position.

A university spokesman said the institution yesterday sent out letters to members of the council tasked with voting on the issue asking if they would appoint Chin, and their feedback showed unanimous support for him.