Mr. Chan served the University for 23 years. He assumed the position of Bursar in 1996 and introduced a new management philosophy to the Bursary. He changed the Chinese name for the Bursary, to one that reflects more appropriately the nature of its work. He also changed the office from an accounting office to a strategic financial hub of the University. Mr. Chan helped the Bursary to overcome several unprecedented challenges including reduction in government funding and he played an important part in building up a healthy financial reserve for the University.