Word: hailei
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Dates: during 1997-1997
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First, HCSSA would like to express our appreciation for the generous help and support we received from GSAS and the university administration in arranging Hailei's funeral and in facilitating his family's visit. Special thanks go to Assistant Dean for Student Affairs Garth McCavana; Ellen Fox, Director of Student Services; Associate Director of the International Office Sharon Ladd; Counselor from the Bureau of Study Counsel Sunglim A. Shin; President of Graduate Student Council Adam Fagen for their active participation in a seminar discussion on Hailei's death and for their help in other matters...
...past few weeks, we contacted Hailei's family and his friends. There is no doubt that Hailei died in an apparent suicide, but the circumstance surrounding his death left much to be answered. As with most international students, Hailei underwent stressful adjustments to a new environment in a different country. However, he did not appear to be hit harder by this transition than anyone else. Conversations with his teaching fellows and his classmates revealed that Hailei not only performed well in all four courses he took at Harvard, he also had time to do research for McKay Professor of Electrical...
Despite some lingering concerns about the academic relationship with his advisor, Hailei was apparently happy and excited by the new life at Harvard. On Nov. 3, two days before his death, Hailei smiled as usual and had cheerful conversation with several people. No sign of depression or emotional disturbance was noted. On Nov. 4, he had a conversation with his advisor in the afternoon. He also sent an e-mail to a friend to seek help. He looked very upset, could not calm down and left a session halfway, something he had never done before. At midnight that...
...Hailei been subjected to undue pressure, or unfair treatment by certain individual or individuals? Was he really overwhelmed by the course load? We strongly urge and would greatly appreciate if the Administration carried out a thorough investigation of the circumstances leading to his fatal action. We believe such an investigation would not only provide consolation to Hailei's family, but also aid to prevent future suicides...
...series of suicides that occurred at Harvard in the last few years, Hailei's case makes us ponder the changes in the faculty-student relationship in an academic environment and the potential danger associated with such changes. The traditional "trust-based" mentor-pupil relationship is being challenged by ongoing changes in our society. The power imbalance inherent in the teacher-student relationship is further aggravated by the advent of professionalization and the proliferation of commercialization. A professor is in control of such vast resources that his/her action can have a significant impact on a student's career and future prospects...