He devoted himself to education management and served as the chief education officer for two times, which made great contributions to the establishment and development of modern education in China. 1905 served as director of the Qing government department. He made careful plans, strict requirements and clear rewards and punishments for the division of educational affairs, the provisions of responsibilities, the appointment of schools in various provinces, the rules and regulations of schools at all levels, and the assessment of teachers. 19 12 when he was the deputy minister of education of the provisional government of the Republic of China, he and Cai Yuanpei jointly formulated and promulgated the school system and various school-running decrees, and gradually formed a new academic system. 19 16 used to be the minister of education of Duan Cabinet. He convened an education administrative meeting, revoked the original "Education Outline", re-enacted and promulgated the university charter, and divided subjects according to majors. From 65438 to 0920, he served as the chief education officer of the Jin cabinet, announced the enrollment qualifications, formulated the enrollment regulations, implemented the division of subjects according to majors, started the reform of Chinese characters, and announced the phonetic symbols of Putonghua. He went to the United States and Britain to negotiate for the refund of the Boxer Rebellion fees, advocated using the money to develop various scientific research institutions in China and subsidize international students, and suggested holding China academic lectures in foreign universities. /kloc-in the summer of 0/924, he served as the chief of education, but he did not arrive at his post.
Fan Yuanlian engaged in education all his life, took the road of saving the country through education, and made great contributions to the establishment of modern education in China. He is a director and board member of China Education and Culture Foundation. 1926 President of Beijing Normal University, devoted to the development of higher normal education.
When the founders of Nankai University are mentioned, people will naturally think of Zhang Boling and Yan Xiu. However, during the Republic of China, the famous educator Fan Yuanlian, Zhang and Yan founded Nankai University.
As the founder and chairman of the board of directors of Nankai University, Fan Yuanlian has made indelible contributions to the establishment and development of Nankai University. As early as the late Qing Dynasty, Fan Yuanlian had a close personal relationship with Yan Xiu, the father of Nankai University. Both of them are famous educators in modern times, and both actively advocate saving the country through education. 19 18 Spring, Fan Yuanlian and Yan Xiu led a delegation to visit the United States. The main purpose of this trip is to meet with Zhang Boling, who arrived in the United States ahead of schedule, and to investigate and study the education situation in various states in the United States, especially the organization and development of private universities in the United States, so as to make preparations for Nankai University to organize undergraduate departments. In the winter of this year, Fan Yuanlian, Zhang Boling and Yan Xiu returned from the patrol in the same boat. They are dedicated to saving the country through education, and they specially discuss the establishment of private Nankai University on board.
After returning to China, they set up a university preparatory committee to "discuss university preparations" intensively. Fan Yuanlian was elected as a member of the Preparatory Committee with his prominent position. Under the dark rule of Beiyang warlords at that time, education was ignored. At that time, many universities in Beijing were facing the dilemma of bankruptcy because of the arrears of teachers' salaries. As a private Nankai University, one of the most difficult problems in its establishment is the lack of education funds. On the one hand, Fan Yuanlian voluntarily pledged tens of thousands of yuan, which solved the urgent need for the establishment of Nankai University. On the other hand, he tried every means to raise money. On March 30th, 2009, Fan Yuanlian and Zhang Boling invited Liang and Cao to discuss this matter. In mid-April, they went to Beijing to raise money. Soon, he went to Taiyuan with Zhang Boling and Zhang, director of the Ministry of Education, to visit the National Games and raise money for private Nankai University. After many hard trips, their efforts finally paid off.
1919 in may, Nankai began to build university buildings, draw up school chapters, plan departments and organize enrollment. In September, 96 students, including Zhou Enlai, Ma Jun and Zhang Pingqun, entered the school. On September 25th, the opening ceremony of the university was held, and the private Nankai University was officially born. As the founder of the school, Fan Yuanlian gave a wonderful speech at the opening ceremony. Private Nankai University implements the principal responsibility system under the leadership of the board of directors (management committee). Fan Yuanlian was elected as a director of the school board together with Yan Xiu and others.
1920 In March, Nankai University formed a new board of directors, and Fan Yuanlian continued to be elected as a director. 192 1 Nankai board of directors was re-elected, and Fan Yuanlian was elected as the chairman of the school board. As the director and chairman of Nankai University, Fan Yuanlian should not only consider the source of funds of the school, but also maintain the normal teaching order of the school. In order to cultivate and improve students' ability, Nankai University has organized a variety of academic lectures, which is consistent with Fan Yuanlian's idea that education should spread cultural knowledge and improve students' quality. He advocates "training" students, and the training should be carried out at the same time after class. Nankai University, on the other hand, advocates academic freedom, and all kinds of academic speeches are not subject to any restrictions, which objectively enriches students' scientific knowledge and is conducive to the exchange of various academic viewpoints and the development of academic research in the school. In addition, as a famous educator in the Republic of China, Fan Yuanlian made many wonderful speeches for teachers and students in Nankai. For example, in June of 5438+0923, 10, Nankai University held a commemorative meeting, and Fan Yuanlian gave a speech entitled "European and American education and its characteristics after World War I", introducing the situation and characteristics of European and American education development. Because he is knowledgeable, has traveled to Europe and America many times, and has rich experience in running education and mature educational theory, his speech left a deep impression on students. According to Nankai Weekly, "Teacher Fan just came back from overseas and saw a lot. His speech is very meaningful! "
192765438+On February 23rd, Fan Yuanlian died in Tianjin at the age of 52. Zhang Boling held a memorial service for him in Xiushan Hall of Nankai University, and personally delivered a eulogy in memory of the founder of the school. As the founder of Nankai University, Fan Yuanlian, an educator who made outstanding contributions to the establishment and development of Nankai University, should not be forgotten by Nankai people.