Web site: www.ynnu.edu.cn/

Goals
The Pathways to Higher Education program at Yunnan Normal University strives to improve low-income and ethnic students’ academic, leadership and professional abilities and self-confidence levels.  To achieve this mission, the University’s Pathways program seeks to provide:
 

• Counseling services for Pathways students
• A technologically advanced educational environment
• Student-run clubs or associations for Pathways students
• A Web site providing Pathways students with online job services and career counseling
   

Target Population
Ethnic and low-income students in physically remote regions

Outcomes
Through the Pathways program, Yunnan Normal University has:

• Developed a “Student Practice Simulation Center,” where Pathways students can receive career training in a simulated environment that resembles the setting, structure and operations of an actual organization.  Numerous companies have participated in the trainings and provided additional support.
• Improved students’ self-confidence and independence by providing counseling and related courses.
• Supported student-run groups and associations that now serve more than 5,000 students.  In 2003, Pathways students established the Environmental Union to build students’ environmental awareness and enhance recycling and energy habits.