About
CCADP
CCADP is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan, professional organization. The mission of CCADP is to advance the welfare of all Americans, with a particular focus on Chinese Americans, in American higher education administration through promoting professional collaboration, career development, and leadership and management skills.
CCADP is registered in the State of Florida, the United States of America. CCADP and its members will abide by the laws of the United States of America, including but not limited to classified information and homeland security/national interest requirements.
President’s Welcome
President Helen Chen, Ph.D.
Senior Vice Provost for Instructional Programs
Professor of Computer Science
NC State University
​Welcome to the Council of Chinese American Deans and Presidents (CCADP)!
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I am honored to serve as the President of CCADP this year. Together, we continue to advance our mission of empowering Chinese American leaders while fostering collaboration, career
development, and leadership excellence in higher education administration.
CCADP has a proud legacy of building a strong professional network that connects, inspires, and empowers its members. Building on this foundation, my vision for the year focuses on three key priorities:
Our Strategic Priorities:
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Empowering Leaders: Strengthening the leadership skills and strategies our members need to navigate change, address challenges, and drive innovation in higher education.
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Building Community: Creating a vibrant, supportive network where leaders collaborate, share expertise, and support one another in advancing their institutions and communities.
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Driving Impact and Innovation: Celebrating and showcasing the achievements of our members while fostering innovative solutions for the future of higher education.
How You Can Engage:
Whether you are a higher education leader, prospective member, or organization, CCADP offers opportunities to connect, collaborate, and contribute to advancing leadership and innovation. We
welcome partnerships that align with our mission and invite you to explore ways to work with us in supporting faculty, students, institutions, and communities.
Thank you for visiting our website. Together, we can shape the future of higher education and create lasting, meaningful impact.
Warm regards,
Helen Chen
Board of Directors
2024 – 2025 Board of Directors
Helen Chen
President
Senior Vice Provost for Instructional Programs, Professor of Computer Science
North Carolina State University
Meng Zhao
Vice-President
Associate Dean for School of Nursing, North Carolina A&T State University
Xiaoqing "Frank" Liu
Treasurer
Dean & Professor, College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, & Mathematics, Southern Illinois University
Shengli Fu
Secretary
Chair, Dept. of Electrical Engineering
University of North Texas
Jing Wang
Immediate Past President
Dean of Nursing
Florida State University
President-Elect
Bei Wu
Vice Dean, NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing
FAQ
FAQ
What is CCADP?
CCADP is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan, professional organization. Its mission is to promote career development, develop leadership and management skills, and advance the welfare of all Chinese descents in American higher education administration. CCADP is registered in the State of Florida, USA. CCADP and its members will abide by the laws of the United States of America, including but not limited to classified information and homeland security/national interest requirements.
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Who is the Council of Chinese American Deans and Presidents (CCADP)?
CCADP members are administrators in accredited institutions of higher education in the United States who are Chinese descents and hold or had held a position of assistant dean or higher. According to the current membership directory of the organization, there are 10 provosts/vice presidents, 10 associate provosts/vice presidents, 20 deans, and 18 associate/assistant deans among its membership.
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What are the membership requirements?
A person is eligible for membership nomination if he or she is of Chinese descent, and holds or held a position or the equivalent of the assistant dean or above at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States. After a member nominates a candidate, the CCADP Board will review the nomination and inform the pertinent parties of the decision.
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How much does the membership cost?
The membership fee is $100 for one year. However, people can pay $200 to receive a three-year membership. You can enroll as a member here.
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