The Competitiveness of Taiwan Higher Education

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1 The Competitiveness of Taiwan Higher Education Presented By Wan-Lee Cheng, Ph.D. Chair Professor Chung Yuan Christian University At The Executive Conference on International and Cross- strait Affairs, 2013 June 26, 2013 Presentation Outlines Taiwan Students Study Abroad (60s, 70s and 80s) Time for Taiwan Higher Education Institutions to Make Contributions Quality Assurance of Taiwan Higher Education Government Investments in Research and Teaching Uniqueness and Worthiness of Studying in Taiwan Internationalization of Campuses Additional Values on University Campuses in Taiwan Conclusion 2

2 The number of study abroad over the years in the 60s 70s and 80s Overseas scholars returning homeland TAIWAN STUDENTS STUDY ABROAD 3 Taiwan Students Study Abroad Number of people approved to study abroad (A) 215,830 64,216 4,515 21,248 31,

3 Taiwan Students Study Abroad Number of people return to Taiwan (B) 37,883 14,880 5, , ** ** Taiwan Students Study Abroad Percentage of return to Taiwan (B) / (A) * ** **

4 Taiwan Students Study Abroad Data from MOE 7 Number of Returning Study Abroad Scholars Employed in Various Sectors Year Total Employment Assisted by the Youth Commission Self Employed(%) Research Organizations (%) University Teaching (%) Government Units (%) Public Businesses (%) Private Businesses (%) ing , , , * 9.1* urned , , , , , , , , , , , 資 料 來 源 : 青 輔 會 國 立 中 央 大 學 臺 灣 經 濟 發 展 研 究 中 心 註 :* 由 於 資 料 限 制, 缺 乏 年 的 統 計 ( Total 一 欄 原 始 資 料 即 如 此 呈 現 為 9.1) **1996 年 元 月 起, 由 於 青 輔 會 取 消 留 學 生 旅 費 補 助, 至 青 輔 會 登 記 求 職 人 數 明 顯 開 始 減 少 8

5 International Presence, Participation and Leadership Outreach and Recruitment Foundation for International Cooperation in Higher Education of Taiwan (FICHET) Elite Study in Taiwan Program International Students In Taiwan TIME FOR TAIWAN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS TO MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS 9 International Presence, Participation and Leadership University Mobility in Asia and Pacific (UMAP)-1993 by Australian Vice Chancellors Committees Board Member, Chair of the Board( )-NTU, 60+ Taiwan universities as members Conference of Asian University Presidents (CAPs)-2000 at Kyushu University, Japan 7 th Asian University Presidents Forum was held in Taiwan in 2008 The Association of Southeast Asian Institute of Higher Learning (ASAIHL)-1956 by 8 founding universities from Southeast Asia region ASAIHL Annual Conference was held in Taiwan Presidents Forum of Southeast and South Asia and Taiwan Universities (SATU)-2003 Secretariat of the Forum is at National Cheng Kung University Universities from India to Philippines and 44 universities from Taiwan Going Global-2004 by British Council, UK Attended Annual Meeting in UK and around the world Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE)-2004, Asia APAIE 2011 Annual Meeting and Education Fair was held in Taiwan National Association of Foreign Student Advisors, NAFSA: Association of International Educators (NAFSA)-1948, United States European Association for International Education (EAIE)-1989, EU 10

6 Outreach and Recruitment The Ministry of Education s focus on Internationalization with international talent cultivation Key promotion and recruit strategy: StudyInTaiwan (FICHET/Taiwan Education Center) Elite StudyInTaiwan Project (ESIT) Taiwan Scholarship 11 Foundation for International Cooperation in Higher Education of Taiwan (FICHET) The Foundation for International Cooperation in Higher Education of Taiwan (FICHET) is a non-profit organization founded in Currently, representing 114 member universities, FICHET has been given the responsibility by the government to function as a platform for international cooperation between Taiwanese and foreign universities. 12

7 Taiwan Higher Education Fair and Education Forum (1/2) Vietnam Taiwan Higher Education Fair Taiwan Higher Education Fair Taiwan Higher Education Fair Taiwan-Vietnam Education Forum Malaysia Taiwan Higher Education Fair Taiwan Higher Education Fair Taiwan Higher Education Fair Taiwan Higher Education Fair and Education Forum (2/2) Indonesia Taiwan Higher Education Fair Taiwan Higher Education Fair Taiwan-Indonesia Education Forum Study in Taiwan Higher Education Fairs Thailand Taiwan-Thailand Education Forum Taiwan Higher Education Fair Taiwan-Thailand Education Forum Taiwan Higher Education Fair

8 Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) Higher Education Institutions from Taiwan Participate in the 8th APAIE in Hong Kong The Foundation for International Cooperation in Higher Education of Taiwan and 27 higher education institutions participated in the 8 th Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) at the Asia World-Expo, Hong Kong from March 11 th to 14 th. In the past 7 years, the Foundation for International Cooperation in Higher Education of Taiwan (FICHET) has been leading Taiwan s higher education institutions to participate in the APAIE conference (Data: and 15 European Association for International Education (EAIE) The EAIE is the European centre for expertise, networking and resources in the internationalisation of higher education. Representatives of 19 Taiwan universities attend EAIE in national universities 7 private universities (from FICHET 2012) Ministry of Education FICHET China Medical University Feng Chia University Fu Jen Catholic University National Central University National Cheng Kung University National Chengchi University National Chiao Tung University National Chung Hsing University National Sun Yat-sen University National Taipei University of Technology National Taiwan Normal University National Taiwan University National Taiwan University of Science and Technology National Tsing Hua University National Yang-Ming University Providence University Taipei Medical University Tamkang University Tunghai University 16

9 Association of International Educators (NAFSA) 65 th Annual Conference & Expo in St. Louis, Missouri s conference theme Ideals and Impact in International Education. Asia University China Medical University Feng Chia University Fu Jen Catholic University Ming Chuan University Mingdao University National Central University National Cheng Kung University National Chengchi University National Chi Nan University National Chiao Tung University National Sun Yat-sen University National Taiwan Normal University National Taiwan University National Taiwan University of Arts National Tsing Hua University National University of Tainan Soochow University Tamkang University Tunghai University 17 Education Fair and International Conference 資 料 來 源 : 財 團 法 人 高 等 教 育 國 際 合 作 基 金 會 FICHET 18

10 Number of Non-Resident Students Study in Taiwan ( ) 教 育 部 統 計 處 - 重 要 教 育 統 計 資 訊 19 Elite Study in Taiwan (ESIT) Program The Elite StudyInTaiwan Program Office (ESIT) is authorized by the Ministry of Education in To provide services and create opportunities for higher education collaboration between Taiwan and the greater international community. The ESIT Program Office acts as a platform for foreign government sponsored academic exchange and study in Taiwan scholarship programs for international talent mobility and cultivation. 20

11 The Elite StudyInTaiwan (ESIT) Project Coordination of international talent mobility One-stop service for international government scholarship applicants Online application portal Bridge between 64 ESIT consortium universities and international institutions 21 International Talent Mobility Projects (1/2) Vietnam Elite Study in Taiwan (VEST 500 Project) To bring 500 college teachers from Vietnam to pursue their doctoral degrees in Taiwan. Mekong 1000 Project To train 1,000 government staff overseas at master s and doctoral levels to fulfill the human resource needs of the Mekong Delta. Eastern-Central Vietnam 1000 Project (ECV 1000 Project) To train the government staff at master's and doctoral level in the Eastern- Central Vietnam to pursue their advance study. Agreement with Danang City and University of Danang To offer higher education opportunities to students overseas at master s and doctoral levels to fulfill the needs of the Danang city. 22

12 International Talent Mobility Projects (2/2) Thailand 600 Elite Program - To bring 600 university lecturers as scholarship students from Thailand to pursue master s or doctoral degrees at selected universities in Taiwan from year 2012 Aceh Government Scholarship in Indonesia - To train government staff, students and teachers for rebuilding the human resources in the province which was hit by the devastated tsunami in Indonesia-Taiwan DIKTI 3+1 Scholarship Project - To bring 100 university lecturers in Indonesia annually to pursue master s or doctoral degrees at selected universities in Taiwan from the year The Southern Sunshine Scholarship (SSS) Program Specially designed for the international partner institutions from Southeast Asia region. 31 universities in Taiwan have joined SSS program to provide scholarships. The international partner institutions can recommend faculty/staff as candidates to apply for the SSS program. Academic Programs: English-instructed programs in various disciplines. Scholarship offering: Tuition waiver or greater Language qualifications: TOEFL PBT 550 or equivalent 24

13 Higher Education Review System (1)Institutional, and (2)Program International Recognized Accreditations (IEET, AACSB, MSCHE) International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education ( INQAAHE) Annual Visitation to Campuses with International Programs by FICHET Quality of Faculty Teaching Evaluation and Teacher Performance Review QUALITY ASSURANCE OF TAIWAN HIGHER EDUCATION 25 (1)Institutional (2)Program Higher Education Review System Conducted by the Higher Education Evaluation and Accreditation Council of Taiwan (HEEACT) established jointly by the Ministry of Education and 153 Taiwan universities and colleges in 2005 Therefore, in assuring that the evaluation mechanism of Taiwan s universities and colleges meets international standards, and based on the core spirit of quality assurance, HEEACT has conferred with national higher education evaluation policies and mechanisms, and set forth to conduct overall quality management PDCA model which would seek to improve institutional evaluation. 5-Year Cycle 3Levels of Review Outcomes Accredited Conditional Accredited Failure Hou, Yung-Chi, & Morse, R. (2009). Quality Assurance and Excellence in Taiwan Higher Education An Analysis of Three Taiwan Major College Rankings. Evaluation Higher Education, 3(2),

14 Institutional Evaluation and Accreditation Standard 1: Institutional Self identification Standard 2: Institutional governance and management Standard 3: Teaching and Learning Resources Standard 4: Accountability and Social Responsibility Standard 5: Self-enhancement and quality assurance mechanism 27 Program Evaluation and Accreditation Indicator 1: Goals, features, and self-enhancement mechanism Indicator 2: Curriculum design and teaching Indicator 3: Learning and student Affairs Indicator 4: Research and professional performance Indictor 5: Performance of graduates Hou, Yung-Chi, & Morse, R. (2009). Quality Assurance and Excellence in Taiwan Higher Education An Analysis of Three Taiwan Major College Rankings. Evaluation Higher Education, 3(2),

15 International Recognized Accreditations IEET (Institute of Engineering Education Taiwan, IEET) 75 Universities and Colleges received the IEET accreditation for their engineering programs. (Member of the Washington Accord Signatory) AACSB (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, AACSB International) 7 Universities (Fu Jen Catholic U., National Cheng Kung U., National Chengchi U., National Sun Yet-sen U., National Taiwan U., and Yuan Ze U.) received the AACSB accreditation for their Business/Management programs MSCHE (The Middle States Commission on Higher Education, MSCHE) Ming Chuan University 29 International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education ( INQAAHE) On April 10, 2013, INQAAHE organized its Biennial Conference in Taiwan. Host is the Higher Education Evaluation and Accreditation Council of Taiwan (HEEACT). National Competitiveness Yearbook 2012 of the World Economic Forum 2012 national competitiveness rating, Taiwan ranked 13th. "Higher Education and Development" ranked 9th in the world. Evaluation of the knowledge-based economy of the World Bank in 2012 Taiwan ranked the world s 19 th Ranked 1st in Asia. 30

16 Annual Visitation to Campuses with International Programs by FICHET A review project to enhance high quality learning environment for international students Advised by the Ministry of Education, FICHET has organized and conducted the review project on the internationalization of Universities/Colleges since 2009 on the following areas: The Universities' goals and missions for globalization Non-language barrier learning environment for international students Academic and administrative supporting schemes for international students The counseling and follow-up internships, job opportunities and alumni associations for international students curriculum and program design (added in 2012) The international mobility (added in 2012) The English website The review project conducts annually on a wish to encourage a continuous positive development of globalization, to enhance the quality of learning environment for international students, to ensure that domestic and international students have better information about how our higher education institutions, and to enhance the strength and reputation of Taiwan's higher education system in the long term. 31 Recommended Universities 8 out of 12 institutions reviewed in 2012 are recommended by the review panel 32

17 Quality of Faculty Faculty with Doctorial Degree 教 育 部 統 計 處 - 重 要 教 育 統 計 資 訊 33 Faculty with the Rank of Assistant Professor or Above 教 育 部 統 計 處 - 重 要 教 育 統 計 資 訊 34

18 Teaching Evaluation and Teacher Performance Review Teaching Evaluation Either every course or identified courses University approved evaluation instrument Every Semester Many of campuses using on-line method Results reviewed by administrators Improvement required and followed up Assurance of high quality instruction 35 Teaching Evaluation and Teacher Performance Review Teacher Performance Review Initial Review (2-6 years, depends on campus policy) Regular Review (3-5 years, depends on campus policy) Review Categories: Teaching, Research, and Service Improvement, re-review are required Action will be taken if improvement is not an evidence 36

19 圖 片 : 教 育 部 高 教 技 職 簡 訊 Aim for the Top University Grant Teaching Excellence Grant Reward institutions development plan for private universities As a Result: Academic Excellence and Top University Ranking GOVERNMENT INVESTMENTS IN RESEARCH AND TEACHING FOR UNIVERSITIES 37 Government Investment in Research and Teaching Comprehensive Universities Top University and Research Center Grant Teaching Excellence Grant Regional Teaching Resource Center Program Universities of Science and Technology Teaching Excellence Grant Regional Teaching Resource Center Program Reward institutional development for private universities 38

20 Top University and Research Center Grant There have been Two Phases of Developing Top University and Research Center Grant funded by the Central Government Aim for Top University and Excellent Research Center Grant: Fifty billion New Taiwan Dollars from January 2006 to March 2011, the first five-year plan (Approx. U.S. $ 1,670,000,000). This Phase was divided into two terms. Aim for the Top University Grant From April 1, 2011 to March 2016, changed its name to "Aim for the Top University Plan" the fifty billion New Taiwan Dollars plan in the second period of five years (U.S. $ 1,670,000,000). 39 Aim for the Top University: Phase II (2011 April-2016 March) Building on what has been achieved in Phase I, the project is meant to further help recipient universities attain the goal of topping the world. In addition to assisting local universities in resources integration and upgrade of teaching and research competence, special emphasis is to be placed on fostering closer cooperation with esteemed international counterparts and broadening the world outlook of students and instructors alike. Meanwhile, guidance is to be extended to universities for them to better meet the needs of the local industry by turning themselves into an R&D hub that excels in both academic research and practical applications. Last but not least, top-tier universities will be called upon to help recruit and cultivate leaders for the future so that Taiwan can be justifiably recognized as a land inhabited by global citizens who have a well-rounded world outlook and the capacity to pursue self-improvement constantly. The ultimate goal is to make possible the world's best universities in Taiwan with an unwavering dedication to the pursuit of excellence in both teaching and research. 40

21 Aim for the Top University Grant Twelve Universities were Selected University National Taiwan University National Cheng Kung University National Tsing Hua University National Chiao Tung University National Central University National Yang-Ming University National Sun Yat-sen University National Chung Hsing University Chang Gung University National Taiwan University of Science and Technology National Chengchi University National Taiwan Normal University 41 Teaching Excellence Grant Comprehensive University Phase I: From 2005 to 2008, total grant is approx. US$ 219 million (Approx. NT$ 6.57 billion)(nt$ 6,569,159,400) Phase II: From 2009 to 2012, total grant is approx. US$ 177 million+ (Approx. NT $ 5.32 billion)(nt$ 5,323,440,000) Phase III: From , for the first year ( ) U.S. $ 52.5 million (NT$ billion) 42

22 Comprehensive University Teaching Excellence Grant-3 rd Phase Schools List (2013 to 2016) University Tatung University Dayeh University National Chung Cheng University Chung Yuan Christian University Chinese Culture University China Medical University Yuan Ze University Shih Hsin University Asia University National Ilan University Soochow University Tunghai University National Dong Hwa University Nanhua University National Kaohsiung Normal University Kaohsiung Medical University Tamkang University University Feng Chia University Huafan University Tzu Chi University I-Shou University National Chiayi University Shih Chien University National Changhua University of Education National Chi Nan University National Taipei University Taipei Medical University Taipei National University of the Arts National Taiwan Ocean University National Taiwan University of Arts Fu Jen Catholic University Ming Chuan University Providence University 43 Teaching Excellence Grant Comprehensive University Build tutoring system and the set teaching assistants training mechanism Implement teacher evaluation system and teaching assessment mechanism Provide student-centered, outcome-based learning and career guidance mechanism Assess the effectiveness of learning, and measure student s basic capability index Establish curriculum development procedures, the operation of curriculum committee at various levels Strengthen the school's enrollment mechanism and create E-learning environment Provide students in good educational environment, state-of-art equipment and facility to enhance learning outcomes. Set up Teaching Resource Centers 44

23 Teaching Excellence Grant Universities and Colleges of Science and Technology Teaching Excellence Projects for Universities and Colleges of Technology began in 2006 for improving teaching quality in higher education institutions, and for developing best practices in teaching excellence in Taiwan. Two Phases have already been completed. The third phase ( ) Teaching Excellence Grant. The first year is USD$ 45.5 million (NT$ 1,365,000,000) awarded to 38 public and private technological institutions. 45 University of Science and Technology Teaching Excellence Grant-3 rd Phase Schools List (2013 to 2016) 1/2 University National Taipei University of Technology Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology National Yunlin University of Science & Technology National Formosa University National Pingtung University of Science and Technology National Kaohsiung First University of Science and Technology National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences National Chin Yi University of Technology National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences University National Taichung University of Science and Technology Tainan University of Technology Hungkuang University Cheng Shiu University Yu Da University Ming Chi University of Technology Chang Gung University of Science and Technology Nan Kai University of Technology Chienkuo Technology University Chienkuo Technology University 65

24 University of Science and Technology Teaching Excellence Grant-3 rd Phase Schools List (2013 to 2016) 2/2 University University Chaoyang University of Technology Hwa Hsia Institute of Technology Tzu Chi College of Technology Vanung University St. John's University Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science FarEast University Takming University of Science and Technology China University of Technology Kao Yuan University National Taichung University of Science and Technology Chien Hsin University of Science and Technology Jinwen University of Science and Technology Kun Shan University Shu Te University Ling Tung University Lunghwa University of Science and Technology TransWorld University 66 Teaching Excellence Grant Universities and Colleges of Science and Technology Improve instructors' professional quality in teaching, Develop sound curriculum planning, Strengthen students' needs in learning and their learning effectiveness, Establish evaluation systems, Establish and improve institutional teaching quality related structures and systems. Set up Regional Teaching Resource Centers 48

25 Reward to private universities and institutions To Assist and reward the improvement and development of private universities and colleges 2010 year grant, grant funding grants (U.S. $ 78,726,480) Quantitative indicators University Evaluation Education Features Administrative operations Funding visits Policy Performance "Teaching, Research and overall funds expended plan briefing review and rating Other quantitative indicators 2010 Reward of the Ministry of Education, private schools established institutions Service Development Plan" audit results Feng Chia University Tamkang University China Medical University Yuan Ze University Tunghai University Fu Jen Catholic University Chang Gung University I-Shou University Chung Yuan Christian University Kaohsiung Medical University Soochow University Taipei Medical University Ming Chuan University University of Kang Ning Taiwan Shoufu University Hsing Kuo Unervisity of Management Toko University Dharma Drum Buddhist College Shih Hsin University Chinese Culture University Asia University Providence University Tzu Chi University Tatung University Chung Hua University Chung Shan Medical University Dayeh University Shih Chien University Nanhua University Huafan University Chang Jung Christian University Fo Guang University Hsuan Chuang University Mingdao University Aletheia University Kainan University 49 As a Result: Academic excellence Taiwan University in the world rankings in recent years has also increased dramatically. 11 universities are in the top 500 QS World University Rankings 2012 Times Higher Education100 Asia University Ranking: Number of universities are in the top 100: Japan 22 Taiwan 17 China 15 50

26 As a Result: Academic excellence Academic Ranking of World Universities by the Center for World-Class Universities at Shanghai Jiao Tong University As a Result: Academic excellence The 2012 ESI ranking 20 disciplines are ranked at world's top 1%, such as: Computer Science Engineering Materials Science Ecology / Environmental Studies Chemistry Clinical medicine Pharmacology and Toxicology Physics Plant and animal sciences Agricultural Sciences and Earth Sciences 13 other areas are at world top

27 As a Result: Academic excellence 2012 statistical survey conducted by the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI) In the number of research publication, Taiwan is ranked 17 th in SCI (Science Citation Index) 13 th in SSCI (Social Science Citation Index). 12 th in EI (Engineering Index) 5 th in The Global Competitiveness Report by WEF (The World Economic Forum), in the field of Quality of math and science education 19 th in the field of Quality of the educational system among all the 142 countries. 6 th in the Global Information Technology Report 2012 by WEF (The World Economic Forum), in the field of Business and innovation environment among all the 142 countries. 資 料 來 源 : 1. Social SciSearch(R)_ /Feb W2( 國 研 院 科 技 政 策 中 心 整 理 ) 年 資 料 採 行 政 院 國 科 會 科 學 技 術 統 計 要 覽 2012 年 版 年 資 料 採 Ei Compendex(R)_ /Feb W3 ( 國 研 院 科 技 政 策 中 心 整 理 ) 53 Holistic Education Industry-Academia Cooperation Service Learning and Community Engagement UNIQUENESS AND WORTH OF STUDYING IN TAIWAN 54

28 Holistic Education Wikipedia: Holistic Education is a philosophy of education based on the premise that each person finds identity, meaning, and purpose in life through connections to the community, to natural world, and to spiritual values. Traditional Chinese Definition: Holistic Education comprises: Moral Education 德 育 Intellectual Education 智 育 Physical Education 體 育 Social Education 群 育 Aesthetic Education 美 育 55 The Needs to Have Holistic Education Past: Religious teaching Moral values Family values Traditional cultural practices Education philosophy and core value Today: Individualism, self-centered thinking Rapid technological development, less personal contact Personal wealth rather than social responsibility Career/professional emphasized education 56

29 Holistic Education Four-Balance for Human Development Balance between Specialty and General Knowledge Balance between Character-building and Knowledge-building Balance between Self (Individual) and Group Balance between Body, Mind, and Spirit 57 Outcome-based learning Education Three Phases of the Outcome-Based Learning : Social Ability General Knowledge Professional Ability Curriculum is designed based on expected whole-person s competencies in a discipline of study. Measureable Performance Objectives of courses are clearly identified. Learning outcomes must be measured quantitatively, and individual accomplishments/ability must be identifiable. Continued monitoring and enhancement during the entire study period. Establish a cap-stone course to measure student s total learning experience, and check if a student has fulfilled the department expectations. 58

30 Chung Yuan s Model 59 Industry-Academia Cooperation Background Innovation is the key to maintain competition strength for Asian SMEs. OEM ODM Brand 60

31 Industry-Academia Cooperation Introduction of Taiwan and SMEs Introduction of Taiwan Area = 36,000 sq. km (14,400 sq. miles) Population = 23 million The world s 22 th largest economy The 15 th largest trading country There are 1,279,784 SMEs VS 1,30,791 total enterprises which indicates 97.63% SME in Taiwan 61 Needs of Taiwan SMEs Knowledge Human Resource Technology Manufacture IP Mgt. Marketing Capital Risk Mgt. Information And. 62

32 The Major Categories of Taiwan Industry-Academia Cooperation Industry-Academia Cooperation Intellectual Property & Tech. Transfer Enterprise Incubation International Cooperation 63 Types of Incubators in Taiwan (total:110) Private % Government Own % Affiliated to Research Institute % Affiliated to University % No. of Incubators 64

33 What Taiwan Universities can Help With years of successful experience, we can provide trainings for universities or organizations who would like to learn about complete industry-academia cooperation systems and services. We can also provide trainings for universities or organizations how to promote company startup, innovation, and caring as a mass movement. 65 Service Learning and Community Engagement Service Learning: A form of experiential education in which students engage in activities that address human and community needs together with structured opportunities intentionally designed to promote student learning and development. Reflection and reciprocity are key concepts of service-learning" (Jacoby, 1996). 66

34 Service Learning and Community Engagement Academic Service-learning is guided by three essential criteria: Enhanced Academic Learning Relevant and Meaningful Service Purposeful Civic Learning (Data: University of Michigan-Dearborn) 67 Service Learning and Community Engagement What are the benefits of service-learning? 1. Application of class learning 2. Civic responsibility 3. Increased awareness of current societal issues 4. Understanding of other cultures 5. Communication skills 6. Develop tangible and transferable skills for future work 7. Explore career options (Data: Whitworth University, Center for Service-Learning & Community Engagement) 68

35 Quality Comprehensive and Science & Technology Universities and Colleges in Taiwan International Colleges and Programs with English as Instructional Language Faculty of Foreign Nationals Faculty Studied Abroad Use Chung Yuan Christian University as an Example Degree Seeking International Students Campus Internationalization INTERNATIONALIZATION OF CAMPUS COMMUNITIES 69 Quality Higher Education System in Taiwan 163 higher education institutions in Taiwan Subtotal National Municipal Private University College University of Technology and Science College of Technology and Science Total Description: 1. University is excluding 6 military academies, 1 Police University and 2 correspondence school. 2. College is excluding 1 Police College, and 1 Army College. 70

36 International Colleges International College of Ming Chuan University Founded in 2002 Four professional learning group Students from 30 countries including the United States, Canada, South Korea, Mongolia, Malaysia, Thailand and other nearly three hundred students International College of I-Shou University The Department has four, including the Department of International Business Administration, International Finance, Department of International Tourism and Hospitality, Entertainment Management. Features: Full English learning environment, recruiting foreign teachers teaching experience, curriculum design and planning towards international standards. I-Shou University Ming Chuan University 71 International Colleges International College of Asia University The full support of the Board of Directors All courses taught in English International students studying or living in care The school administration and bilingual environment International College of National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism Department of Applied Japanese Department of Applied English International tourist Undergraduate Program International Cuisine Undergraduate Program Asia University National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism 72

37 Programs with English as Instructional Language Universities in Taiwan to offer more than 130 high quality Englishinstructed academic programs These faculties include Agriculture (3) Architecture and Design (4) Arts (2) Business and Information Management (29) Education (2) Humanities (5) Computer Science and Electrical Engineering (14) Engineering (43) Science (5) Social Science (4) Life Science (4) Medicine and Health (6) Sports and Recreation (2) 73 Programs with English as Instructional Language

38 Faculty of Foreign Nationals (101)Academic Year Foreign Faculty Professor Others 15% 13% Instructor 22& Associate Professor 18% Assistant Professor 32% 101 Academic Year Number of individual Total Professor Assot Prof Asst Prof Instructor Others Full-Time Foreign Faculty Total M F M F M F M F M F M F 1, Total Full-Time Faculty 資 料 : 教 育 部 統 計 處 (Translated by the Presenter) 75 Faculty Studied Abroad Use CYCU as an Example The Statistical results of study abroad teachers in Chung Yuan Christian University Study abroad teachers Total Department of Applied Mathematics Department of Physics Department of Chemistry Department of Psychology Department of Biotechnology Department of Architecture Department of Commercial design Department of Interior Design Department of Landscape Architecture Department of Chemical Engineering Department of Civil Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering Department of Biomedical Engineering College of Science College of Design College of Engineering College of Business College of Humanities and Education School of Law Department of Bio-Environmental Engineering Department of Business Administration Department of International Business Department of Accounting Department of Management Information Systems Department of Finance Department of Special Education Department of Applied Linguistics and Language Studies Department of Teaching Chinese as a Second Language Graduate School of Religion Graduate School of Education Department of Financial & Economic Law Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering Department of Electronic Engineering Department of Electrical Engineering Department of Information and Computer Engineering College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science 76

39 Degree Seeking International Students in Taiwan Profile of international students: 10,059 degree-seeking students in 2011 From 127 countries around the world Top 5 source countries of degree seeking students: Vietnam (2,105), Malaysia (1,889), Indonesia (9,13), Republic of Korea (4,80) and Japan (4,31) 77 Internationalization of Campus Communities 1. Bilingual Campus 2. Signage with English language 3. On-line instructional materials with English as a teaching-learning language 4. Adding Enhanced English courses for local students 5. Developing International Degree Programs 6. Completeness of bilingual documentation 7. Taking good care of international students 8. Providing Chinese Language Classes for international students 9. Creating international student forum 10. Promoting international exchanges and research collaboration Academic and Education Exchange Internationalized Campus Chinese and English Instructional Environment Bilingual Campus Environment Talent Mobility Bi-lateral Study Abroad ( 資 料 : 中 原 大 學 鄧 治 東 主 任 ) Modified by the Presenter 78

40 Internationalization of Campus Communities 79 Warm and Caring/Friendly Campus Atmosphere Value-Added Campus Services ADDITIONAL VALUES OF UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES IN TAIWAN 80

41 Warm and Caring/Friendly Campus Services Campus Experience: Pick-up service Welcome party Orientation Familiar with the campus Dormitory and campus life Course selection assistance Study companion program Mentoring and Counseling support Daily life caring assistance 81 Warm and Caring/Friendly Campus Lives Multi-Cultural and Community Activities Picture: Fu Jen Catholic University/Chung Yuen Christian University/Asia University 82

42 Outside Class Support Campus Initiatives and/or National Coordinated Self Study Centre Full range of learning and career counseling and mentoring On-line instructional support Academic advising Special counseling and guidance services for non-resident students (Led by Feng Chia University) Host family program (Led by Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology) 83 84

43 85 Value-Added Campus Services Learning Hua-Yu (mandarin) Student Organization Activities English corner Picture: Chung Yuen Christian University/Asia University 86

44 Conclusion Taiwan's competitiveness is from the power of human resources The competitiveness of human resources is from Taiwan s higher education The competitiveness of Taiwan's higher education is from high-quality research, teaching and service provided by both comprehensive and technological universities Quality and well-rounded university education will provide individuals with enriched personal and career life 87 Taiwan is the best place to study, to advance and to grow! THANK YOU Photo by Johnny Wei 88