About UNCC
UNCC is one of the United States’ top research universities, distinguished by its commitment to improving the human condition through advanced science and technology. A doctoral/research intensive institution, UNCC offers 91 bachelor’s degree programs, 63 master’s degree programs and 18 doctoral programs. UNC Charlotte’s faculty includes nearly 900 members and enrollment of nearly 25,000 students, which is expected to increase annually to more than 35,000. With a diverse body from 44 U.S. states and 65 foreign countries, UNCC is committed to diversity and internationalization.
About the Center
The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology is the home of the Center for Studies in China. Center faculty are from a variety of campus departments outside of Criminal Justice and include Communications, Economics, Engineering, English, Foreign Languages, History, International Studies, Political Science, Public Administration and Sociology.
Dr. Paul C. Friday, Director pfriday@uncc.edu
Dr. Qingli Meng, Associate Director qlmeng@uncc.edu
Center Goals
A Center goal is to facilitate the exchange of scientific information and expertise between research scholars, academicians and practitioners. The Center is linked with a number of universities and Centers in China to offer a wide range of opportunities for faculty and students with interests of common concern for both the United States and China.
The Center is designed to focus on long and short-term training and education experiences in both countries.
