There is room for introducing new materials, however. They are expected to approach their teaching responsibilities in a professional manner and according to the status accorded these positions in China. Fellowship recipients also are expected to attend various banquets and ceremonies and to take these events seriously. At the University, they should not expect to receive much guidance or feedback from Chinese supervisors. Shansi requires the fellows to continue language study for the duration of their time in Yunnan.
Housing is provided in a special foreign guesthouse owned by the university.
Shansi provides transportation, stipend, room and tuition for language study for the summer prior to departure for China, but the room and salary in China are provided by Yunnan University. At Yunnan University the fellowship recipients are under the general supervision of the Office of International Exchange Programs which arranges teaching duties and makes all living arrangements. SAU trains mostly undergraduates in agricultural science. Currently there are three Shansi fellowship recipients teaching English to young faculty. Conditions of teaching and living are similar to those in Yunnan as articulated above with one exception.