When it was first established, National Chung Hsing University (NCHU) only had one department—the Department of Agroforestry. Since that time, it has become one of Taiwan’s most long-standing comprehensive research universities and the third largest national university on the island, with 12 colleges spanning the fields of the humanities and social sciences, science and technology, agriculture and medicine. Today, NCHU is continuing to build on its rich history as an educational institution by developing programs that equip students with a strong competitive advantage, with the ultimate goal of becoming a world-class comprehensive research university with far-reaching influence.

Founded in 1919 as the Government-General of Taiwan’s Advanced Academy of Agronomy and Forestry, NCHU attained its present form in 1971 following numerous school mergers and name changes. As of 2022, the University has 12 colleges of Liberal Arts, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Management, Law and Politics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Medicine, Academy of Circular Economy and Innovation and Industry Liaison. With more than a century of history, NCHU is one of the most long-standing higher education institutions in Taiwan.

The NCHU Art Center organizes art exhibitions and cultural exchanges, assists in the beautification of the campus, and works to improve faculty and students’ appreciation of art and strengthen their aesthetic education. The Center invites well-known local and international artists to hold exhibitions at the University after recommendation and approval by a consulting and review committee composed of experts and scholars. Each exhibition usually lasts about a month, and an average of eight art exhibitions are planned every year. The Center also organizes activities, international exchanges, lectures, presentations, symposiums, workshops, and other art and cultural events in conjunction with university campaigns. Additionally, the Center has a well-equipped curation room with a collection of over 1500 artworks, and publishes collection catalogues as a medium to promote cultural exchange.

The student clubs and autonomous organizations of our school are divided into nine categories: autonomous, musical, technical, academic, artistic, religious, sports, service and fellowship. There are a total of 87 formal clubs ,48 autonomous organizations and 6 preparatory clubs in the 112 academic year.

1. Enrolled students who are unable to appear in class must request a leave of absence in accordance with the NCHU Regulations Governing Student Leave Requests.
2. Students may submit a leave request in writing or via the online system, with the preferred method determined by each course instructor.
3. Approval of leave requests:
1–2 days: approval by course instructor
3–5 days: approval by course instructor and academic advisor
6–15 days: approval by course instructor, academic advisor, and department head
16 days or more: approval by course instructor, academic advisor, department head, Vice President for Student Affairs, and Vice President for Academic Affairs

1. The weekly school assembly is held by the NCHU President and attended by the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Vice President for General Affairs, Vice President for Student Affairs, Vice President for Research and Development, the dean of each college, and all first-year undergraduate students.

2. University policies and regulations are communicated during assemblies to facilitate students’ integration into their respective college and the University in general.

A solemn yet intimate occasion, each year, the University’s commencement ceremony is based on the NCHU motto–integrity, austerity, refinement, and diligence–which has inspired generations of graduates to serve their community and give back to society. Through the commencement ceremony, we hope to strengthen graduates’ ties with their teachers and alma mater, bless them with wonderful memories and best wishes, and launch them towards their goals in life.

During enrollment, international students are required to open an account with a local bank and register their account information via the Student Account Registration System.To open an account, please have the following documents ready:

1. Alien residence certificate or passport

2. Admission letter

3. Personal seal

* There are six types of student award: honorary merit, minor merit, major merit, certificate of appreciation, medal, and prize money.
* There are seven types of student penalty: written warning, censure, minor demerit, major demerit, probation, expulsion, and revocation of academic standing.
* Course instructors and other relevant units may recommend a student award or penalty to the NCHU President for approval, but must cite the applicable regulations for said award/penalty and must do so in accordance with the applicable procedures.
* The procedures for the issuance of student awards and penalties are as follows:
1. Honorary/minor merits, censures, and minor demerits may be recommended by course instructors and other relevant units by providing the necessary supporting documents.
2. Major merits (or greater awards) and major demerits (or more severe penalties) require review and passage by the Student Reward and Disciplinary Committee, approval by the NCHU President, and promulgation by the University.
3. When reviewing major awards and penalties, the Student Reward and Disciplinary Committee will request the involved academic units, directors, academic advisors, and other related personnel to attend its meeting. The student(s) in question must also be provided with an opportunity to make a statement or counterargument.
4. The official document for each student award and penalty must clearly indicate the award/penalty being issued, the associated facts, the reason for the award/penalty, and the method, deadline, and competent authority for appeals.
5. Students’ parents or legal guardians will be notified in the event of a major merit or demerit.
* Students’ award and penalty records may not be cleared so long as they remain enrolled. However, first time offenders who are issued a minor demerit (or less severe penalty) may apply to have the penalty erased from their record. The guidelines for doing so are to be formulated separately.
* Award and penalty records remain in effect for students who apply to reinstate their student status after a temporary suspension of studies.

At any of Taiwan’s four major international airports, follow the signs in the arrival hall to find bus services or free shuttles that will transport you to the nearest high-speed rail station. Make sure the destination of the ticket you purchase is Taichung City. Once you arrive in Taichung, a convenient network of public and private transportation options, including passenger rails, buses, shared bikes, and taxis, is available. For real-time bus tracking, visit the Taichung City Transportation Bureau’s bilingual website or download the app.

In addition to on-campus dining options, there is a wide variety of great dining establishments near NCHU for students on a tight budget. Some of your fellow students created this “food map,” and it’s a great way to get started with your hunt for cheap but delicious dining experiences.

The University provides dedicated prayer rooms for Muslim students and faculty members. There is also a Muslim Student Association on campus where members will gladly help you navigate life in Taiwan as a Muslim.

Taichung City is located in the heart of Taiwan and serves as an important hub of transportation for people traveling between the northern and southern parts of the island. The weather here is mostly sunny throughout the year. With an average temperature of 23.3 °C (73.9 °F), it has been named Taiwan’s most livable city. July–August are the warmest months and January–February are the coolest. During daytime, the temperature is always warm (and sometimes hot), even in the winter. However, at night in winter, temperatures can drop significantly.

Faculty members may file an appeal against administrative measures which they believe to be illegal or damaging to their rights, or if they believe the University has failed to act on a lawful request in violation of their rights.

The Journal of NCHU Physical Education Research is a peer-reviewed annual publication that provides a platform and communication channel for academic discourse in physical education and sports science. We are calling for papers in the field of physical education and sports science, and submissions are reviewed as they are received. You can download free electronic copies of the journal, a format guide, submission guidelines, the copyright release letter, and the peer-review response form here.

Each University varsity team holds tryouts to recruit new players. Depending on their student status, members of a varsity team may receive physical education credits for time spent in training. The number of required physical education courses is as follows:
1. Students selected for athletic achievements: Such students must participate in varsity team training, activities, and competitions or assist in department-organized athletic events (coach’s approval required) in their first three academic years (six consecutive semesters) at NCHU and must obtain a passing grade in order graduate (applicable to students admitted in or after Academic Year 2015–16). However, students whose sport does not correspond with any varsity team of the University may be exempt from the preceding restriction and may select physical education courses as regular students do.
2. Regular students who make a varsity team are subject to a trial period for their first semester on the team (during this time, they are not considered formal members of the team and must select physical education courses as normal students do). Only after passing a test by the coach may they be officially recognized as a team member and receive physical education credits for time spent training, which may be combined with the course credits they have already obtained. Students who accrue 4 semesters’ worth of physical education credits are eligible to graduate. Varsity team members are obligated to assist the Office of Physical Education and Sports in organizing sports competitions and events.

NCHU offers a variety of fully English-taught programs and 100+ degree programs (including undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs) for international students who wish to study in Taiwan. Application procedures, tuition standards, and available programs vary depending on student status. If you are interested in any of NCHU’s international degree programs, please visit the Office of International Affairs website for more details, including application deadlines, eligibility, tuition and fees, accommodations, and information on how to apply.

Procedures:

1. New faculty members:Depending on whether the new faculty member is hired to fill college-controlled quota or University-controlled quota, the competent college as well as the Office of Academic Affairs and Personnel Department will be notified of the appointment, with the former handling matters related to the external publications review. A letter of appointment will be issued following approval by all three levels of faculty evaluation committees. New faculty members must report to the University by the start of their first semester (i.e., by August 1 or February 1). The Personnel Department will request the issuance of a teaching certificate from the Ministry of Education at a later date.
2. Faculty promotions:Faculty members seeking a promotion or change of appointment must submit an application for review by all three levels of faculty evaluation committees, which will issue the letter of appointment. The Personnel Department will request a teaching certificate from the Ministry of Education at a later date.

1. Review procedures:

1) New faculty appointments require passage by all three levels of faculty evaluation committees, after which the new faculty member may report for duty. Faculty promotions also require passage by all three levels of faculty evaluation committees.

2) Faculty members who do not possess a teaching certificate for their new faculty rank must fill out the necessary teacher qualification information on the Ministry of Education’s Higher Education Teacher Review System.

3) The Personnel Department will help ensure the accuracy of the submitted information and request a teaching certificate from the Ministry of Education.

2. Processing timeline:

1) New faculty members must be reported to the Ministry of Education for review within three months of initial appointment. Appointments of those who are approved will be made retroactively effective from the year and month indicated on their letter of appointment.

2) Promoted faculty members must be reported to the Ministry of Education for review within three months of the start of the semester. Appointments of those who are approved will be made retroactively effective from the start of the same semester.

Types:

1. Full-time project researchers
2. Full-time project teachers
3. Full-time regular project teachers
4. Full-time clinical project teachers

Appointments and submission of review:

1. The appointment, review, and promotion regulations for quota-based, full-time faculty members and researchers also apply to project teachers.

2. Project teachers who do not require a qualifications review and project researchers who do not require a promotion must undergo a review conducted by a Project-Based Faculty Member and Researcher Appointment Review Committee set up by the appointing unit before referral to the University President for appointment. The committee will have at least five members, with the unit director serving as convener and the remaining seats filled by associate professors (or professors of a higher rank) specializing in a related field of studies.

International faculty members are required to submit a scanned copy of their highest diploma and passport information page (passport must be valid) and an electronic copy of their headshot to the responsible person of their respective department so that the University can request a work permit from the Ministry of Education for such them. If approved, the hiring academic unit must assist the faculty member with securing a visa and alien residence certificate. Please note that visa requirements may vary for individuals of different nationalities, and it is recommended that each unit’s responsible person first consult with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as to whether a prospective faculty member is eligible for a visa. This applies to the appointment of all international full-/part-time faculty members, project faculty members, Ministry of Education Yushan Scholars, and visiting personnel.

Procedures for calculating faculty members’ pay grade

Regulations for the Recruitment, Retention, and Commendation of Outstanding Special Talent with Flexible Pay (including new faculty members, distinguished professors, distinguished associate professor, and chair professors)

Contract faculty members

Appointment and awarding of Professor emeritus

1.  All principal investigators and co-investigators must be quota-based, full-time personnel of the University.

2. The three types of research projects are as follows:

• General research projects: The application period is in November–December each year. Exact dates will be announced by the NSTC.
• New personnel research projects: Projects led by a domestic/international teacher or researcher who has fewer than five years of teaching/research experience or who has graduated with a doctoral degree in the past five years are eligible. Applications for such projects should be made upon the initial appointment date or within three years of the conferral of the doctoral degree and will be reviewed on an ad hoc basis. Limit one project per person.
• Call-for-proposal projects: Please refer to announcements made by the NSTC.

3. Virement under an same approved budget may be processed in accordance with applicable regulations based on actual needs.

4. All principal investigators and researchers must complete at least six hours of academic ethics training.

Applicants must be teaching/research staff or first-level administrators at the University (including principal investigators of NSTC-funded projects).

• The three types of recipients are:

1. Chair professors: Including Distinguished Chair Professors and Chair Professors (limited to international science and technology personnel)
2. Visiting scholars (limited to international science and technology personnel)
3. Doctoral level researchers: Exceptional domestic or international science and technology personnel holding a doctoral degree

• Application time frame: Applications are reviewed as they are received, but should be submitted one month before the initial date of appointment.
• Application method: Please apply online via the NSTC’s Academic Research and Development Service Portal.

1. Chair professors and visiting personnel: Recommended by the University following an internal review and approval process
2. Doctoral level researchers:

1) Those participating in an NSTC project: Applications may be submitted together with the NSTC project application, or separately following approval of the NSTC project.

2) Those participating in an NCHU self-funded project or in charge of technology management: Applications may be submitted separately to the NSTC.

• Funding period:

1. Chair professors: 1 month–1 year per term
2. Visiting personnel: 3 months–1 year per term
3. Doctoral level researchers: 3 months–1 year per term

• Funding items: Teaching and research expenses, airline tickets, insurance premiums, salary subsidies, labor insurance, separation pension, and R&D fees.
• Case conclusion and account settlement:

1. Applicants shall upload a work report to the NSTC system within two months of the project’s conclusion.
2. The University shall process the final account settlement with the NSTC within three months of the conclusion of the project.

Eligibility:

1. Current teaching and research staff
2. Postdoctoral researchers taking part in an NSTC project

• Documents required for online applications include but are not limited to the following:

1. Application form
2. Proof of paper acceptance
3. Abstract of the accepted paper

• Applicants shall submit the application by 3 p.m. six weeks prior to the first day of the conference. The University will compile submitted applications and forward them to the NSTC by 5 p.m. the same day.
• The subsidy is limited to one person per paper (whether presented orally or in the form of a poster). The same provisions apply to directors/supervisors of major international academic associations or editors of internationally renowned scholarly journals whose attendance is required at a conference.
• The subsidy covers flights, conference registration, daily allowance, processing fees, and insurance premiums.
• Only one subsidy is allowed per individual per fiscal year. Principal investigators of NSTC projects who already have an “international scholarly conference” account are ineligible to receive further subsidies.
• Persons with a severe disability (supporting documents required) who must be accompanied by an aid in order to attend a scholarly conference may receive an additional subsidy to cover the aid’s travel expenses.
• Conferences held in mainland China must be organized by an international academic organization (or chiefly organized by an international academic organization and co-organized by mainland China).
• Recipients should file for reimbursement within one month of their return to Taiwan, and a conference report and account settlement form must be submitted to the NSTC’s system.

Only new faculty members working at the University are eligible to apply.

• “New faculty members” refers to full-time faculty members hired by the University within the past year. With justifiable cause, those who are unable to apply within their first year at the University may do so in their second year.
• Please submit your application to the NCHU Academic Research and Development Service Portal together with the following application documents:

1. A short proposal (max. 10 pages; must include the project title, abstract, background, specific objectives, methodology, expected outcomes, and budget)
2. A personal information sheet (in the NSTC-stipulated format)
3. An itemized, approved budget issued by the external sponsoring organization(s) or proof of college/department subsidies
4. A quote for any equipment requiring subsidization

• Application deadline: By the first day of March, June, and September each year
• In principle, each award recipient is entitled to up to NT$300,000 in subsidies, with the exception of researchers with outstanding performance.
• Subsidy depletion deadline: Capital accounts are available from March 1 to October 31, while current accounts are available from March 1 to December 25.

Eligibility:

1. Faculty members (including researchers) working at the University
2. Postdoctoral researchers

• Online application documents include but are not limited to the following:

1. An application form
2. Proof of paper acceptance
3. Abstract of the accepted paper

• Applicants must submit their application by the deadline closest to (prior to) their departure (by the first day of either March, June, September, or December each year).
• Only keynote speakers, invited speakers, or those performing other important tasks or presenting a paper at a conference are eligible to apply. In principle, eligible papers must be published under the auspices of NCHU and be primarily about research activities conducted at the University.
• The subsidy covers flights and conference registration and is limited to the following amounts: NT$45,000 for conferences in Europe, Africa, or the Americas; NT$30,000 in Oceania, and NT$20,000 in Asia.
• Each person may receive one subsidy per fiscal year.
• Attendees of gender studies conferences and those serving in crucial roles at a conference may be granted an exemption from the preceding limitation. However, only airfare will be subsidized from the second conference onwards.
• Please first write off any remaining balance of a project’s international travel expense account or apply for external funding before applying with the University.
• Conferences held in Taiwan, Hong Kong, or mainland China by non-international organizations are ineligible.

Current doctoral and master’s degree students of the University are eligible to apply:

• Online application documents include but are not limited to the following:

1. An application form
2. Proof of paper acceptance
3. Abstract of the accepted paper
4. A copy of the official letter of approval issued by the external sponsoring organization

• Applicants must submit their application by the first deadline following their receipt of the official letter of approval issued by the external sponsoring organization (the first day of either March, June, September, or December 1 each year).
• The subsidy is limited to one person per paper (whether presented orally or in the form of a poster).
• The subsidy covers flights and conference registration and is limited to the following amounts: NT$10,000 for conferences held in Asia or NT$20,000 for all other continents.
• Each person may receive one subsidy per fiscal year.
• Please apply for external funding before applying with the University.
• Only conferences held by international organization outside of Taiwan are eligible. International conferences held by organizations based in mainland China, Hong Kong, or Macau are ineligible.

Doctoral and master’s degree students studying at the University (excluding in-service programs) are eligible to apply:

• Online application documents include but are not limited to the following:

1. An application form
2. Proof of paper acceptance
3. Abstract of the accepted paper
4. A letter of recommendation signed by the advisor (please indicate the applicant’s foreign language proficiency)

• Applicants must submit their application by 3 p.m. on the first day of the month preceding the start of the conference. The University will compile submitted applications and forward them to the NSTC by 5 p.m. on the same day.
• The subsidy is limited to one person per paper (whether presented orally or in the form of a poster).
• The subsidy covers flights and conference registration.n- Subsidies must only be used for their designated purposes. Except in the event of revocation, requests for changes must be made via the online system prior to the conference and will only become effective upon approval by the NSTC.
• Conferences held in mainland China must be organized by an international academic organization (or chiefly organized by an international academic organization and co-organized by mainland China).
• Each person may receive one subsidy per fiscal year. Those who have already received a subsidy may not apply for any other further international conference subsidies as a graduate student or otherwise in the same academic year.
• Subsidy recipients must submit a conference report and account settlement form to the NSTC’s system within 15 days of the conference’s conclusion in order to file for reimbursement.

Currently enrolled NCHU students who have had academic papers published under the auspices of the University are eligible.

Applicants must be the first or corresponding author of the thesis.The thesis must be a full academic journal article published in SCIE (Science Citation Index Expanded), SSCI (Social Sciences Citation Index), or A&HCI (Art & Humanities Citation Index).

Please submit a photocopy of the published paper as it appears in the journal (or a copy of the final draft along with the proof of acceptance/publication), obtain the signature of your advisor, and submit the application to the head of your department, the dean of your college, and the Chief of the Student Life Division for approval.

1. In principle, each full-time faculty member of the University may receive the grant up to three times in their first 10 years of employment.

2. This grant is intended only for the procurement of instruments, books, and electronic resources. faculty member must first attempt to secure funding from external sources (such as the Ministry of Education, National Science and Technology Council, Council of Agriculture, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Ministry of Economic Affairs) before they apply for this grant.

3. In principle, faculty member that have requested full funding from external agencies but are subsequently granted only partial funding will be given priority. The grant amount may not exceed NT$500,000 or the amount of funding provided by the external agency, whichever is smaller.

1. Pursuant to the NCHU Directives for the Management of Revenues and Expenditures from Industry-Academia Collaboration Projects, the purpose of this grant is to enhance the quality of research and the University’s general development.

2. The following units and individuals are eligible for the grant:

1) NCHU units organizing an international or national scholarly conference

2) Organizers of scholarly activities that are attended by NCHU faculty members and students and/or individuals not affiliated with the University

3) International experts/scholars who are engaged in academic research at the University

4) NCHU faculty members whose papers are accepted by a scholarly journal

5) NCHU faculty members and students who are going abroad to present research findings, give lectures, or participate in academic exchanges

6) Organizers of training workshops for faculty members and students from NCHU and foreign academic institutions

1. Eligibility: NCHU faculty members who have had their writings (including papers in SCIE-/SSCI-/A&HCI-indexed journals and academic books and book chapters) officially published or cited in the previous calendar year are eligible to apply.

2. Application deadline: Around March each year; exact dates to be announced by the Office of Research and Development.

3. Application method: Please fill out the online application form on the NCHU R&D Portal, print out the application form, have it signed by your supervisor, and submit it to the Academic Development Division, Office of Research and Development.

4. Results will be announced following a review process in June.

Pursuant to the applicable regulations, employees with outstanding service performance may be awarded a service medal at the time of their retirement, separation, resignation, or death.

When it was first established, National Chung Hsing University (NCHU) only had one department—the Department of Agroforestry. Since that time, it has become one of Taiwan’s most long-standing comprehensive research universities and the third largest national university on the island, with 12 colleges spanning the fields of the humanities and social sciences, science and technology, agriculture and medicine. Today, NCHU is continuing to build on its rich history as an educational institution by developing programs that equip students with a strong competitive advantage, with the ultimate goal of becoming a world-class comprehensive research university with far-reaching influence.

Founded in 1919 as the Government-General of Taiwan’s Advanced Academy of Agronomy and Forestry, NCHU attained its present form in 1971 following numerous school mergers and name changes. As of 2022, the University has 12 colleges of Liberal Arts, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Management, Law and Politics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Medicine, Academy of Circular Economy and Innovation and Industry Liaison. With more than a century of history, NCHU is one of the most long-standing higher education institutions in Taiwan.

Here you will find the NCHU academic calendar for the current academic year.

General waste disposal: General waste (including kitchen waste) is collected by campus garbage trucks at fixed locations between 8:20–10:35 a.m. every business day.

* Note: Please store general waste in transparent plastic bags only.

Recycling: Recyclable materials are collected by recycling trucks at fixed locations between 8:20–10:35 a.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays.

On Tuesday: Paper lunch boxes and non-paper materials (including iron cans, aluminum cans, plastic bottles, plastic containers, and recyclable plastic products)

On Friday: Paper lunch boxes and other paper materials

*Paper lunch boxes must be properly cleaned before disposal to ensure that no leftovers remain.

The student clubs and autonomous organizations of our school are divided into nine categories: autonomous, musical, technical, academic, artistic, religious, sports, service and fellowship. There are a total of 87 formal clubs ,48 autonomous organizations and 6 preparatory clubs in the 112 academic year.

1. Enrolled students who are unable to appear in class must request a leave of absence in accordance with the NCHU Regulations Governing Student Leave Requests.
2. Students may submit a leave request in writing or via the online system, with the preferred method determined by each course instructor.
3. Approval of leave requests:
1–2 days: approval by course instructor
3–5 days: approval by course instructor and academic advisor
6–15 days: approval by course instructor, academic advisor, and department head
16 days or more: approval by course instructor, academic advisor, department head, Vice President for Student Affairs, and Vice President for Academic Affairs

1. The weekly school assembly is held by the NCHU President and attended by the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Vice President for General Affairs, Vice President for Student Affairs, Vice President for Research and Development, the dean of each college, and all first-year undergraduate students.

2. University policies and regulations are communicated during assemblies to facilitate students’ integration into their respective college and the University in general.

A solemn yet intimate occasion, each year, the University’s commencement ceremony is based on the NCHU motto–integrity, austerity, refinement, and diligence–which has inspired generations of graduates to serve their community and give back to society. Through the commencement ceremony, we hope to strengthen graduates’ ties with their teachers and alma mater, bless them with wonderful memories and best wishes, and launch them towards their goals in life.

During enrollment, international students are required to open an account with a local bank and register their account information via the Student Account Registration System.To open an account, please have the following documents ready:

1. Alien residence certificate or passport

2. Admission letter

3. Personal seal

* There are six types of student award: honorary merit, minor merit, major merit, certificate of appreciation, medal, and prize money.
* There are seven types of student penalty: written warning, censure, minor demerit, major demerit, probation, expulsion, and revocation of academic standing.
* Course instructors and other relevant units may recommend a student award or penalty to the NCHU President for approval, but must cite the applicable regulations for said award/penalty and must do so in accordance with the applicable procedures.
* The procedures for the issuance of student awards and penalties are as follows:
1. Honorary/minor merits, censures, and minor demerits may be recommended by course instructors and other relevant units by providing the necessary supporting documents.
2. Major merits (or greater awards) and major demerits (or more severe penalties) require review and passage by the Student Reward and Disciplinary Committee, approval by the NCHU President, and promulgation by the University.
3. When reviewing major awards and penalties, the Student Reward and Disciplinary Committee will request the involved academic units, directors, academic advisors, and other related personnel to attend its meeting. The student(s) in question must also be provided with an opportunity to make a statement or counterargument.
4. The official document for each student award and penalty must clearly indicate the award/penalty being issued, the associated facts, the reason for the award/penalty, and the method, deadline, and competent authority for appeals.
5. Students’ parents or legal guardians will be notified in the event of a major merit or demerit.
* Students’ award and penalty records may not be cleared so long as they remain enrolled. However, first time offenders who are issued a minor demerit (or less severe penalty) may apply to have the penalty erased from their record. The guidelines for doing so are to be formulated separately.
* Award and penalty records remain in effect for students who apply to reinstate their student status after a temporary suspension of studies.

At any of Taiwan’s four major international airports, follow the signs in the arrival hall to find bus services or free shuttles that will transport you to the nearest high-speed rail station. Make sure the destination of the ticket you purchase is Taichung City. Once you arrive in Taichung, a convenient network of public and private transportation options, including passenger rails, buses, shared bikes, and taxis, is available. For real-time bus tracking, visit the Taichung City Transportation Bureau’s bilingual website or download the app.

In addition to on-campus dining options, there is a wide variety of great dining establishments near NCHU for students on a tight budget. Some of your fellow students created this “food map,” and it’s a great way to get started with your hunt for cheap but delicious dining experiences.

The University provides dedicated prayer rooms for Muslim students and faculty members. There is also a Muslim Student Association on campus where members will gladly help you navigate life in Taiwan as a Muslim.

Taichung City is located in the heart of Taiwan and serves as an important hub of transportation for people traveling between the northern and southern parts of the island. The weather here is mostly sunny throughout the year. With an average temperature of 23.3 °C (73.9 °F), it has been named Taiwan’s most livable city. July–August are the warmest months and January–February are the coolest. During daytime, the temperature is always warm (and sometimes hot), even in the winter. However, at night in winter, temperatures can drop significantly.

Faculty members may file an appeal against administrative measures which they believe to be illegal or damaging to their rights, or if they believe the University has failed to act on a lawful request in violation of their rights.

The Journal of NCHU Physical Education Research is a peer-reviewed annual publication that provides a platform and communication channel for academic discourse in physical education and sports science. We are calling for papers in the field of physical education and sports science, and submissions are reviewed as they are received. You can download free electronic copies of the journal, a format guide, submission guidelines, the copyright release letter, and the peer-review response form here.

Each University varsity team holds tryouts to recruit new players. Depending on their student status, members of a varsity team may receive physical education credits for time spent in training. The number of required physical education courses is as follows:
1. Students selected for athletic achievements: Such students must participate in varsity team training, activities, and competitions or assist in department-organized athletic events (coach’s approval required) in their first three academic years (six consecutive semesters) at NCHU and must obtain a passing grade in order graduate (applicable to students admitted in or after Academic Year 2015–16). However, students whose sport does not correspond with any varsity team of the University may be exempt from the preceding restriction and may select physical education courses as regular students do.
2. Regular students who make a varsity team are subject to a trial period for their first semester on the team (during this time, they are not considered formal members of the team and must select physical education courses as normal students do). Only after passing a test by the coach may they be officially recognized as a team member and receive physical education credits for time spent training, which may be combined with the course credits they have already obtained. Students who accrue 4 semesters’ worth of physical education credits are eligible to graduate. Varsity team members are obligated to assist the Office of Physical Education and Sports in organizing sports competitions and events.

Practical Chinese credit courses are designed to improve students’ Chinese listening, speaking, reading, and writing proficiency in a comprehensive manner. This series of courses is divided into four levels, each worth three credits (three hours per week). The courses are intended for international students and exchange students at the University whose mother tongue is not Mandarin Chinese.

A course selection notice shall be published each semester with instructions for online preliminary course selection, the online course add/drop period, course selection with instructor’s authorization, and the course withdrawal deadline, including course selection requirements, other important notices, and official contact information (including telephone extensions) for questions and inquiries.

The curriculum framework for and related information on general education courses can be found on the General Education Center’s webpage under the Course Announcement section.

Cancellations of and classroom changes for existing general education courses will be announced.

Beginning in Academic Year 2019–20, Information Literacy: Computer Programming and its Applications is now a compulsory general education course for all students except international students and continuing education undergraduate students. Please visit the General Education webpage for a list of departments that are exempt from the course. All freshmen at the University will automatically be pre-enrolled in the course. The course is conducted in two sessions, with the first taking place in the first nine weeks of the semester and the second in the last nine weeks.

Each student may take up to one physical education (PE) course of their choice per semester. Daytime undergraduate students may not select PE courses designated for continuing education undergraduate students, and vice versa. Please select PE courses via the academic system within the course selection period stipulated by the Division of Curriculum. Students admitted in or after Academic Year 2022–23 must take two semesters of PE courses before graduation, with up to two additional PE credits counting toward a student’s graduation credits (only if permitted by the student’s department). The University also offers Interaction Adjustment courses for students who are unable to take part in regular PE courses. Transfer students, readmitted students, and students who have been approved to take PE courses at another institution domestically or abroad, may apply to transfer PE credits within the application period stipulated by the University. Please refer to the course selection notice for matters related to clothing requirements for PE classes and other course-specific regulations.

Navigate to the NCHU homepage, click (tap) on the “Single Sign-On” link, and log into the system with your username and password. Once logged in, select “System Portal/Academic Affairs System” and then select “Course Management”:

1. In the “My Course” view, you can fill in the syllabus for each course to help students better understand the course contents. The following information can be supplied on the Academic Affairs System: course outline, weekly lecture topics, assessment methods, list of references, course materials, and office hours.

2. In the “Course History” view, you will see a list of courses you have previously offered.

Students must log into the Academic Affairs system to browse, select, add/drop (with authorization), deregister, or withdraw from courses on a semesterly basis. We are currently in the process of translating the system interface and the course selection guide into English to allow international students to select, add/drop, deregister, or withdraw from courses without any assistance from local counterparts.

We are currently in the process of translating the Academic Affairs System’s user interface into English so that international students will be able to use the course inquiry, course selection, add/drop, deregisration, and withdrawal functions during the course add-drop period, and will be able to select their desired courses anywhere in the world without difficulty.

Non-credit Chinese language courses are primarily offered as intensive courses in the spring, summer, autumn, and winter terms. Each of the terms lasts approximately three months.

Class meeting time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Monday – Friday

Tuition per term: NT$27,000 ; NCHU faculty/staff/students and exchange students are entitled to a discount.In addition to extensive courses, we also offer customized Chinese language courses, summer camps, and a wide range of other programs.

In order to give students a deeper understanding of traditional culture, the Chinese Language Center designs various types of cultural lessons (such as couplet writing, pottery making, Chinese zither playing, taichi, etc.) for students to gain hands-on learning experiences.

1. Students who face any of the following emergencies during their period of study at the University may be eligible for emergency relief funds:

• Hospitalization for an injury or illness when unable to pay for medical expenses due to financial hardship.
• A major familial incident resulting in financial hardship.
• Death.
• Other incidents that require emergency relief.

2. To apply for emergency relief funds, the affected student or their advisor should fill out the application form and submit it along with the necessary supporting documents to the department chair/institute director and college dean for signing. Applications will be reviewed by the Office of Student Affairs’ Division of Student Life, which shall then forward them to the University President for approval.

3. Emergency relief funds of up to NT $30,000 may be released once per incident. The NCHU Student Emergency Relief Funds Application Guidelines and application form are available for download on the Division of Student Life website.

The curriculum framework for and related information on general education courses can be found on the General Education Center’s webpage under the Course Announcement section.

Cancellations of and classroom changes for existing general education courses will be announced.

Beginning in Academic Year 2019–20, Information Literacy: Computer Programming and its Applications is now a compulsory general education course for all students except international students and continuing education undergraduate students. Please visit the General Education webpage for a list of departments that are exempt from the course. All freshmen at the University will automatically be pre-enrolled in the course. The course is conducted in two sessions, with the first taking place in the first nine weeks of the semester and the second in the last nine weeks.

The tuition and fee schedule will be posted on the official NCHU website and may be paid through a variety of means. Students can follow the provided link to navigate to the First Bank’s E-school Payment Gateway to confirm and settle the amount due.

NCHU offers a variety of fully English-taught programs and 100+ degree programs (including undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs) for international students who wish to study in Taiwan. Application procedures, tuition standards, and available programs vary depending on student status. If you are interested in any of NCHU’s international degree programs, please visit the Office of International Affairs website for more details, including application deadlines, eligibility, tuition and fees, accommodations, and information on how to apply.

Each student may take up to one physical education (PE) course of their choice per semester. Daytime undergraduate students may not select PE courses designated for continuing education undergraduate students, and vice versa. Please select PE courses via the academic system within the course selection period stipulated by the Division of Curriculum. Students admitted in or after Academic Year 2022–23 must take two semesters of PE courses before graduation, with up to two additional PE credits counting toward a student’s graduation credits (only if permitted by the student’s department). The University also offers Interaction Adjustment courses for students who are unable to take part in regular PE courses. Transfer students, readmitted students, and students who have been approved to take PE courses at another institution domestically or abroad, may apply to transfer PE credits within the application period stipulated by the University. Please refer to the course selection notice for matters related to clothing requirements for PE classes and other course-specific regulations.

To complete the school-leaving process, graduating students must first complete all the necessary procedures required by the NCHU Library, which are different for undergraduate students and graduate students, as detailed below.

Practical Chinese credit courses are designed to improve students’ Chinese listening, speaking, reading, and writing proficiency in a comprehensive manner. This series of courses is divided into four levels, each worth three credits (three hours per week). The courses are intended for international students and exchange students at the University whose mother tongue is not Mandarin Chinese.

Navigate to the NCHU homepage, click (tap) on the “Single Sign-On” link, and log into the system with your username and password. Once logged in, select “System Portal/Academic Affairs System” and then select “Course Management”:

1. In the “My Course” view, you can fill in the syllabus for each course to help students better understand the course contents. The following information can be supplied on the Academic Affairs System: course outline, weekly lecture topics, assessment methods, list of references, course materials, and office hours.

2. In the “Course History” view, you will see a list of courses you have previously offered.

Application Process for Students Applying for a Temporary Suspension, Transfer, or Withdrawal from Studies at the University

Students must log into the Academic Affairs system to browse, select, add/drop (with authorization), deregister, or withdraw from courses on a semesterly basis. We are currently in the process of translating the system interface and the course selection guide into English to allow international students to select, add/drop, deregister, or withdraw from courses without any assistance from local counterparts.

We are currently in the process of translating the Academic Affairs System’s user interface into English so that international students will be able to use the course inquiry, course selection, add/drop, deregisration, and withdrawal functions during the course add-drop period, and will be able to select their desired courses anywhere in the world without difficulty.

Look here for information on school-leaving procedures.

Non-credit Chinese language courses are primarily offered as intensive courses in the spring, summer, autumn, and winter terms. Each of the terms lasts approximately three months.

Class meeting time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Monday – Friday

Tuition per term: NT$27,000 ; NCHU faculty/staff/students and exchange students are entitled to a discount.In addition to extensive courses, we also offer customized Chinese language courses, summer camps, and a wide range of other programs.

In order to give students a deeper understanding of traditional culture, the Chinese Language Center designs various types of cultural lessons (such as couplet writing, pottery making, Chinese zither playing, taichi, etc.) for students to gain hands-on learning experiences.

After receiving the Chinese Degree Diploma, students who wish to obtain an English Degree Diploma should follow these steps:

1.Bring your passport along with you, pay a processing fee of NT$100 at the payment kiosk located outside the Registrar’s Office.

2.Present your passport to proceed with the application for the English Degree Diploma.

The teaching evaluation survey allows teachers to better understand their students’ progress and provides a feedback mechanism for the improvement of overall teaching quality.

To improve teaching quality, motivate students, and cultivate outstanding teaching assistants, NCHU offers funding for TAs in University-level general education courses and college-level (including inter-college) general core courses for undergraduate programs. The roles of the TAs include leading group discussions, explaining how to solve practice problems and conducting experiments. Each semester, NCHU selects the best TAs from the university and college level courses and awards them for outstanding performance.

Each top-level unit will receive requests via official letter to conduct evaluations of its faculty members and report the evaluation results to the Personnel Department and the University.

The school cafeteria is operated by a contractor that offers a variety of dining options, including an à la carte buffet, themed restaurants, a fast food place, and a convenience store. The cafeteria is a great place to hang out with other faculty members, students, and people from neighboring communities.

The NCHU Sports Facilities Management Regulations provide details (including application procedures and a fee schedule) for renting sports venues at the University (including the gym, sports field, rock-climbing wall, swimming pool, outdoor basketball courts, and outdoor volleyball courts) as well as usage guidelines and notices for each venue. The regulations also contain information on the available hours of all sports facilities during school semesters and summer/winter vacations.

To support our faculty and students in teaching, research, and learning, the NCHU Library website offers a wide range of services, including resource inquiries, reader service, and the latest news. The Library currently has more than 2 million top-quality books, journals, and electronic/digital resources available for quick access by faculty members and students.

To support faculty members’ and students’ teaching, research, learning, coursework, and recreational needs, the NCHU Library Multimedia Center has a wide collection of audiovisual media, tabletop games, and scientific exploration materials produced in Taiwan and abroad featuring educational and informative contents. The center also offers well-equipped spaces for faculties and students to use. The “Media Maker Space” is a public multimedia platform that supports mobile phones, desktops, and tablet computers. It provides open workspaces and discussion communities to allow readers to exchange ideas on audiovisual creations.

As part of NCHU’s 100th Anniversary, the area in front of the 1F copy room was remodeled into the NCHU Collection, which showcases around 1,500 works by NCHU faculty members as a means of demonstrating the University’s academic influence and the efforts of university faculty to pursue the advancement of research and knowledge. The official opening ceremony of the “NCHU Collection” was held on November 28, 2019.

The NCHU Art Center organizes art exhibitions and cultural exchanges, assists in the beautification of the campus, and works to improve faculty and students’ appreciation of art and strengthen their aesthetic education. The Center invites well-known local and international artists to hold exhibitions at the University after recommendation and approval by a consulting and review committee composed of experts and scholars. Each exhibition usually lasts about a month, and an average of eight art exhibitions are planned every year. The Center also organizes activities, international exchanges, lectures, presentations, symposiums, workshops, and other art and cultural events in conjunction with university campaigns. Additionally, the Center has a well-equipped curation room with a collection of over 1500 artworks, and publishes collection catalogues as a medium to promote cultural exchange.

1. Students who face any of the following emergencies during their period of study at the University may be eligible for emergency relief funds:

• Hospitalization for an injury or illness when unable to pay for medical expenses due to financial hardship.
• A major familial incident resulting in financial hardship.
• Death.
• Other incidents that require emergency relief.

2. To apply for emergency relief funds, the affected student or their advisor should fill out the application form and submit it along with the necessary supporting documents to the department chair/institute director and college dean for signing. Applications will be reviewed by the Office of Student Affairs’ Division of Student Life, which shall then forward them to the University President for approval.

3. Emergency relief funds of up to NT $30,000 may be released once per incident. The NCHU Student Emergency Relief Funds Application Guidelines and application form are available for download on the Division of Student Life website.

The Taiwanese Government offers a variety of scholarships for international students. Please direct your inquiries to the Taiwan consular office in your home country. The University offers the NCHU International Scholarship, a one-year scholarship available to both new and current students. Semesterly teaching assistant stipends are also available to graduate students who serve concurrently as teaching assistants.

Students may receive financial aid for student living expenses in exchange for teaching assistantships, campus environment maintenance, social services, and other service learning activities that are conducive to public and social welfare.

The Student Life Division reviews student eligibility and provides each department with Academic Excellence Award Certificates to be handed out to the recipients. No application is required.Undergraduate students with outstanding academic performance who make the List will be presented a certificate and an award of NT$3,000.One out of every 20 students in a class may be included on the List. In the event of a tie for the last eligible place, both (or all) students may be included.

Part-time administrative assistants are considered labor-type (and not learning-type) assistants. Students’ eligibility to serve as part-time administrative assistants and the remuneration they are entitled to are determined separately by each department. Graduate students who are unable to perform their duties satisfactorily or who are subject to a demerit or more severe penalty will lose their right to apply for or continue to receive scholarship payments. Scholarship payments begin in August for current students (September for new students) and end in July of the following year.

* Graduate students may be entitled to scholarships or student aid:

1. Scholarships are awarded to new and current students who demonstrate outstanding academic or research performance.

2. The following types of graduate students are entitled to student aid:

1) Students who serve as teaching assistants and who actually perform teaching duties are entitled to student aids pursuant to the NCHU Guidelines for Recruitment and Selection Labor-based Teaching Assistants.

2) Students who serve as part-time, labor-type administrative assistants are entitled to student aids in accordance with Article 8 herein.

* Scholarship and student aid payments begin in August for current students (September for new students) and end in July of the following year. The scholarship and student aid amount may be adjusted by each department, graduate institute, and degree program on a monthly basis.

* Each department, graduate institute, and degree program formulates its own scholarship and student aid review regulations, based on which a committee is established to review matters related to the application for and allocation of scholarship and student aid in the department, graduate institute, or degree program.

To complete the school-leaving process, graduating students must first complete all the necessary procedures required by the NCHU Library, which are different for undergraduate students and graduate students, as detailed below.

Look here for information on school-leaving procedures.

After receiving the Chinese Degree Diploma, students who wish to obtain an English Degree Diploma should follow these steps:

1.Bring your passport along with you, pay a processing fee of NT$100 at the payment kiosk located outside the Registrar’s Office.

2.Present your passport to proceed with the application for the English Degree Diploma.

NCHU students who encounter sexual molestation, harassment, or bullying on campus may file a complaint with the University or request legal consultation and counseling.

1. To provide faculty, staff, and students with comprehensive medical consultation services, NCHU has appointed five of the directors and attending physicians employed by its affiliated teaching hospital to each offer a session of professional medical consultation one day per week.
2. Click the link below to see a schedule of available medical consultation sessions.
3. Pursuant to the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act, campus physicians may only provide medical consultation and will not be able to prescribe any oral or external medications.

The Office of Student Safety has dedicated staff on call 24/7/365 to assist students experiencing an emergency: (04) 22870885.

1. “Campus bullying” refers to any type of bullying behavior imposed on students of the University on or off campus by any faculty member, employee, contract worker, or student, regardless of their affiliation with NCHU.

2. Elements that constitute campus bullying:

• Behavior that disadvantages the victim
• Intent to harm the victim
• Causing physical or emotional damage to the victim
• Unequal power relations existing between the imposer and the victim.
• Other incidents deemed as bullying by the Campus Bullying Response Group.

3. The Ministry of Education Anti-Bullying Hotline (1953) has specialists online 24/7 to offer counseling and bullying reporting services.

1. When receiving a suspicious phone call, remember the “hear, hang up, and verify” principle. Hang up the phone immediately if you hear something suspicious, and call the 165 Fraud Prevention Hotline for verification. Do not transfer any money at a bank or ATM to avoid being scammed.
2. Fraud prevention: Please add Trend Micro Fraud Prevention Pro as a friend on LINE, install the Trend Micro Check browser extension, turn off iMessage when not in use, and keep the 3C (calm-check-call) principle in mind.
3. What to do if you have been scammed: Collect the necessary supporting documents and file a police report at the local police station or via the National Police Agency website, through which you may follow up on updates to your case.

1. All new students, regardless of their level of study, must undergo the new student health examination.

2. Examination method:

1) Students may accept the on-campus health examination service provided for all new students.

2) Alternatively, students may choose to undergo a health examination at an external medical institution if they are unable to attend the on-campus examination.

3. Other requirements:

1) Students who choose to have their health examinations performed elsewhere are required to pay for the cost out-of-pocket.

2) External health examination results are only valid if issued within the three months leading up to the new semester.

Please download the Student Health Information Card from https://reurl.cc/2blLp6 and take it with you to the medical institution where the examination will be performed.

1. To safeguard students’ learning, living, and educational rights, and to ensure campus tranquility, the Student Grievance Review Committee has been established pursuant to the University’s Student Grievance Regulations to handle complaints filed by students.
2. Individual students, student associations, and other student self-governing bodies who believe that a punishment, administrative measure, or resolution issued by the University is unlawful and thus infringes their rights or interests may file a complaint with the Student Grievance Review Committee in accordance with Student Grievance Regulations.

1. Service introduction: International students who encounter difficulty adjusting to life in Taiwan, emotional distress, or interpersonal relationship issues may apply for counseling online, and the University will arrange counseling sessions with a therapist.
2. Method of application:

1) All individual psychological counseling service is on an appointment basis. Please login “NCHU single sign on system”->”All Application Entry” → “Psychological Counseling system”to apply for counselling service.
※P.S. If you’re facing trouble making online appointment, you may also phone the center with no. 04-22840241 ext. 39 during office hours or visit the center in person to make an appointment instead.
2) Notification of appointment time: The center will match you with a suitable psychologist according to your expectations for consultation and convenient meeting time. After matching you with a suitable psychologist for you, you will be notified by text message and E-mail. Please wait patiently.
3) Number of sessions: In principle, each student may reserve up to two courses of treatment of six 50-minute weekly sessions each per semester.
4) Fees: Unless otherwise stipulated, the Center’s counseling services are provided to University students free of charge.
5) Confidentiality: The Center and its counselors will keep your information strictly confidential, except in circumstances of imminent danger posed to the lives of the student themselves or to others that necessitate a mandatory report according to the law.
6) Safety: For the safety of all parties involved, dangerous objects are prohibited in the counseling space.

1. Introduction:

Each counseling session is led by a professional counselor who guides participants to better understand themselves and their ideas, thoughts, and attitudes towards life through a series of explorative, topic-based activities. If you and your classmates are interested, you can sign up for a session or ask your academic advisor to do it for you.

2. Application procedures:

1) Download the application form from the Health and Counseling Center website.

2) Email the completed form to counsel@nchu.edu.tw.

3) Applications must be submitted at least 20 days in advance. A staff member will call or email you within 3 business days of receiving your application to confirm the details of the appointment.

4) Three days prior to the appointment, the staff member will call you again to confirm the contents of the counseling session and the necessary preparations on your part.

5) After the counseling session, participants are required to fill out a feedback questionnaire.

1. Students who are injured in an accident or hospitalized for treatment of an illness may file a student group insurance claim.

2. Eligibility: students with official NCHU student status or who are currently on a leave of absence are eligible as long as they continue to pay the necessary insurance premiums.

3. Deadline: claims must be submitted within 2 years of the incident.

4. Required documents:

1) An application form and a letter of consent for the insurance company’s inquiries

2) A certificate of diagnosis (original copy preferred, or photocopy with the official seal of the medical institution)

3) Medical bill receipt (original copy preferred, or photocopy with the official seal of the medical institution)

4) A photocopy of your passbook cover (with the account holder, branch number, and account number clearly legible)

5) For claims involving bone fractures, a copy of the X-ray image is required.

The minimum legal age for drinking and smoking is 20 in Taiwan, and driving under the influence of alcohol is strictly prohibited by law. Furthermore, cigarettes and alcoholic beverages are prohibited throughout NCHU.Many international students have fallen victim to scam calls, which are prevalent in Taiwan. As a reminder, do not provide any personal information such as your bank account number, online banking login credentials, date of birth, and even the romanized spelling of your name, as such information can be used to gain control of your bank account. When you receive a call from an unknown caller who claims to be a government, telecom, or bank employee, do not answer any questions or listen to their orders. Your best course of action is to hang up immediately, or ask for their number and report it to the 165 Antifraud Hotline (reachable by cellphones) to see if it is indeed a scam call.

Employees who wish to apply for NHI coverage for themselves or their dependents may visit the NHI and Labor Insurance Application and Change System (link available on the Personnel Department website) and provide their or their dependents’ personal information and the starting date of the coverage.

Quota-based faculty members, civil servants, technicians, and custodians over the age of 40 are eligible for the health examination subsidy every other year.

To file a labor insurance claim, download and fill out the appropriate form on the Bureau of Labor Insurance website and submit it to the Personnel Department, which will review the form and attach a seal of approval.

According to Article 17 of the ‘Rules of Labor Health Protection,’ employers shall provide regular general health examinations for their employees based on the following conditions:
Annual health examinations for employees over the age of 65.
Health examinations once every three years for employees between the ages of 40 and 65.
Health examinations once every five years for employees under the age of 40.
Employees in other age groups shall receive periodic health examinations.
For example, a 30-year-old employee who received a new employee health examination in 2016 will be required to undergo another health examination in 2021.

An investigation into occupational accidents reveals that the majority (>80%) of accidents are caused by human error or unsafe behavior.

The most effective way to prevent such accidents is through labor safety and health training. This training helps promote safe working methods and correct hygiene practices, thereby preventing losses or injuries caused by occupational accidents.

The investigations into occupational accidents found that ‘man-caused factors’ are the major reasons behind these incidents. Approximately 80% of unsafe actions originate from human activities.

The prevention and control measures rely on the promotion of “labor occupational health and safety education and training.” This education and training help establish safe working methods and correct hygiene concepts for employees, effectively preventing losses and damages caused by occupational accidents.

Pursuant to Articles 30 and 31 of the ‘Occupational Safety and Health Act,’ employers are required to institute hazard assessments, controls, and hierarchy management measures for work that is potentially hazardous to maternal health. Violators are subject to a fine ranging from NT$30,000 to NT$300,000.
In accordance with the law, NCHU shall implement maternal health protection measures for its employees. As a result, pregnant employees are granted priority usage of ‘maternity parking spaces’ painted in pink, along with a discount on vehicle parking fees.
Eligibility: Female employees who are pregnant, who have given birth to a child in the most recent one-year period, or who are still breastfeeding.

To aid in the enforcement of the school-wide laboratory risk management system for better supervision and management of the occupational safety and health of personnel at on-campus research venues, faculty members are required to provide the following information through the Research Venue Operations Management System.
The University’s research venues are divided into the following three levels pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Management Act:
1. Level 1: High-risk venues (The University currently has no Level 1 laboratories)；
2. Level 2: Medium-risk venues (e.g., laboratories and other venues for experiments in the College of Science, College of Engineering, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, College of Life Sciences, and College of Veterinary Medicine)；
3. Level 3: Low-risk venues (e.g., research rooms and offices in the College of Liberal Arts, College of Law and Politics, and College of Management).
To ensure the compliance of research venues managed by venue representatives (faculty members) and the cooperation of personnel (faculty members, laborers, and/or students) with the applicable provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, please update the Research Venue Operations Management System with the following information to help the University better manage its research venues:
1) Basic information of the research venue
2) Identification of especially hazardous operations
3) Personnel information
4) Information on certified/licensed technicians
5) Information on internal training procedures
6) Information on chemicals used

It’s Foreign Student Insurance (International Students’ Group Medical Insurance). FSI is provided for the foreign students who are not eligible for National Health Insurance. A foreign student who does not have NHI is mandatory to enroll in the FSI plan, and the fee will be included in the tuition bill.

Rights and Responsibilities for International Students(Foreigners) Joining the National Health Insurance (NHI).
Program of the R.O.C.Foreigners with an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) who have resided in Taiwan for more than six months are required to enroll in the National Health Insurance (NHI) program. (Within the six months, if the applicant leaves Taiwan for 2 times and more, or the departure time is longer than 1 month, the period will be recalculated.)

It’s Students Safety Insurance. SSI is required as the basic insurance plan for all registered NCHU students. All NCHU degree-seeking students are required to enroll in the SSI plan every semester.

1. The rental information listed here is for students’ reference only and should not be construed as an endorsement by the University. Please inspect the property in person before renting.
2. Landlords are prohibited from charging students a finder’s fee. To safeguard your rights, call 04-22870885 or visit the Office (2F, Hui-Sun Memorial Hall) in person if you are charged additional fees.

This section contains information on student dormitory located on the Main Campus and Nantou Campus, including room types and sizes, bedframe materials and dimensions, accommodation rates, available facilities, interior photos, and contact information for each dormitory.

Faculty and staff members must submit the following documents to apply for employee dormitories:

1. A completed application form
2. A merit points tabulation form
3. A household registration transcript issued within three months (must be located beyond a 25 km radius of the University)
4. A certificate of appointment, letter of assignment, or other proof of approval

Application process for student ID card replacements

The Student Buddy Program is organized by the University’s International Pioneer Club, which matches international students with locals who can help them learn about Taiwanese culture and adapt to life in Taiwan. The program plays an important role in promoting cultural and language exchange and provides a unique opportunity for international and local students to make new friends and expand their horizons.

The Office of International Affairs and the International Pioneer Club co-organize welcoming parties, cultural tours, University anniversary parades, commencement tea parties, International Cultural Week, and a wide range of other events and activities to help international students adapt to life on campus, enrich their experience in Taiwan, and foster their relationship with local faculty members and students.

Email accounts issued to NCHU students and faculty members may only be used for official or academic research purposes.

Wireless Internet may be accessed via an authentication webpage. NCHU faculty members and students can select the “NCHU” network and enter their email address and password to get connected.

Devices must be assigned a fixed IP address to access the campus network.

Please contact the network administrator at your department office to request an IP address, and please abide by the Campus Network Usage Guidelines.

Faculty members and students can access the Google for Education service, which includes Gmail, Google Drive, and other useful applications. Please note that Gmail accounts are NOT considered official NCHU accounts. Internal messages will be sent to your @nchu.edu.tw and @mail.nchu.edu.tw accounts only. Pursuant to the Ministry of Education’s Education Email Service and Safety Management Guidelines, public and important official matters must be communicated via official, school-issued email accounts.

The Computer and Information Network Center procures software and updates based on the needs of the University on an annual basis.

Unless otherwise noted, software licenses are valid on NCHU campuses only.

Please follow the terms and conditions of software licenses and respect intellectual property rights.

The University offers single sign-on (SSO) service to allow for easy access to important online resources without requiring separate authentication. Users only need to remember one set of login credentials to access all online services.

NCHU students can log into the system to view their registration status, student status, grades, class ranking, and other information.

1. Income tax withholding rate chart based on income type

2. Income tax withholding rate chart according to monthly salary level (tax withholdings are calculated each month based on whether the beneficiary has a spouse and the number of dependents they support.)

1. Procedures for Income Tax Withholding

2. Income Tax FAQs for Non-Resident Aliens

1. Through the Cashier Division system: Log in with your staff ID number and password. The default password is your national ID or unified identification number.

2. Through the payment inquiry system: Individuals may log in with their national ID and password. The default password is their national ID number, and first-time users are required to change their password before they can access the system.

I am interested in a spot at the Startup@NCHU Innovation Center. How can I apply?

1. Eligibility check

At least one member of each startup team must be an NCHU faculty member, student, or graduate within the last five years. This individual must be a core member of the team.The startup team must have a creative product prototype or innovative business model and have completed a preliminary startup proposal, or possess an entrepreneurial technical team with tangible R&D results (such as patents and technical know-how) that can be readily commercialized.

2. Preliminary inquiries

The startup team representative makes a preliminary inquiry with the Center to determine the team’s eligibility and whether space is still available.

If everything goes well, the startup team can begin to prepare the application documents.The startup team representative may call or visit the Center in person to make the necessary arrangements.

1) Application for the 3F Co-Working Space: Individual application form and team application form

2) Application for the 2F Entrepreneurship Offices: Business proposal3. Please email the application in electronic format to the Center (startup@nchu.edu.tw) and we will conduct a preliminary review of your application when it is received.

1. Application for a new trademark:Units that wish to apply for a new trademark must complete a trademark registration application and present it to the Academia-Industry Collaboration Center, which will then submit it to the Trademark Committee for review. If a trademark is deemed necessary, the Academia-Industry Collaboration Center will submit an official application to the competent authority. All fees associated with the application, issuance, and maintenance of the trademark will be borne entirely by the applying unit.

2. NCHU trademark licensing:Use of the University’s emblems, logos, and trademarks require licensing. NCHU may seek damages and issue a cease-and-desist order against any unauthorized use of its emblems, logos, and trademarks.

1) Non-commercial use:Only NCHU units, faculty/staff/students, clubs, and alumni associations may request non-commercial use of the University’s emblems, logos, and trademarks. Except for use on business cards and official documents/letters, which requires no application, users must submit a non-commercial use license application and affidavit to the Academia-Industry Collaboration Center for approval, and they may only use such emblems, logos, and trademarks within the scope of license.

2) Commercial use:Users must submit a commercial use license application and proposal to the Academia-Industry Collaboration Center. The Trademark Committee will determine the scope of the license upon review. The associated costs will be borne by the applicant (if they are not affiliated with NCHU). Each application requires a review fee of NT$20,000 to be paid by the deadline indicated on the written notice issued by the University.

Application Process for Students Applying for a Temporary Suspension, Transfer, or Withdrawal from Studies at the University

Founded in 2012, the National Chung Hsing University (NCHU) Press publishes works by NCHU faculty and students. By specializing in publishing academic monographs and scholarly journals, the NCHU Press promotes the production of scholarly works and strengthens the reputation of NCHU as a research university.

To support faculty members’ and students’ teaching, research, learning, coursework, and recreational needs, the NCHU Library Multimedia Center has a wide collection of audiovisual media, tabletop games, and scientific exploration materials produced in Taiwan and abroad featuring educational and informative contents. The center also offers well-equipped spaces for faculties and students to use. The “Media Maker Space” is a public multimedia platform that supports mobile phones, desktops, and tablet computers. It provides open workspaces and discussion communities to allow readers to exchange ideas on audiovisual creations.

As part of NCHU’s 100th Anniversary, the area in front of the 1F copy room was remodeled into the NCHU Collection, which showcases around 1,500 works by NCHU faculty members as a means of demonstrating the University’s academic influence and the efforts of university faculty to pursue the advancement of research and knowledge. The official opening ceremony of the “NCHU Collection” was held on November 28, 2019.

The library processes book donations according to the “The National Chung Hsing University Library Guidelines for Donating Library Materials”.

Donors are asked to fill out the National Chung Hsing University Library Donated Library Materials Processing Form and List of Donated Library Materials and e-mail them to lcshaw@dragon.nchu.edu.tw. Alternatively, donors may hand copy of each form to staff at the Circulation Desk.

Eager to learn more about the resources and services available at the NCHU Library? Looking to improve your research skills? If so, you may want to explore the following options:

– Take a self-learning course online

– Sign up for a mini-instruction course

– Sign up for the library instruction courses

– Faculty can request Library Instruction for their classes

The Reference desk provides library patrons with information about the library resources and services of the Library, whether via the Internet, telephone, email or in person. A “frequently asked questions” (FAQs) section is also available.

Current full-time employees and students of the University may apply for the interuniversity library service via the University Library Coalition of Central Taiwan (ULCCT). See the following notes for details.

Textbook Service allows the NCHU faculty to submit textbook requests to the Library. It aims to work with instructors to make assigned textbooks available to students. Patrons can refer to the textbook lists through the Library’s website as well. To ensure that course resources are as accessible as possible, the designated textbooks can only be checked out for a short loan period. Print books can be borrowed for 14 days and multimedia items offer a 5-day loan. Renewals are not permitted.

Turnitin contains more than 99 billion webpages, 1.8 billion student papers, and 89 million scholarly articles.

Features:

*Compare faculty and student works, reports, and assignments to existing pieces of writing in its database.

*Produce a similarity report with a similarity score percentage.

* Help authors to verify the originality and quality of their writing before official publication.

* Review whether any citations are missing.

This section includes:

Graduate student school-leaving procedure

Account application

User manual and handbook

FAQs

Point of contact by college

Professors may reserve reference materials for their courses. These may include books, periodicals, multimedia materials, journal articles, electronic resources, or self-made materials.Students can use the WebPAC’s “Course Reserves” function to look up and read materials for the current semester.To access course reserve materials, please present your student ID at the 1F Reference Information Desk or the 3F Multimedia Center and provide the name of the course and instructor.Please follow the usage guidelines so that more students are able to utilize course reserve materials.

To fully utilize the Library’s collections, we employ the LibGuides system to create catalogues tailored to individual departments and graduate institutes so as to meet their different teaching and research needs, develop and customize collection utilization guides, and facilitate timely access to resources by faculty members and students as they work on their academic writings and research projects.

Open access (OA) means free access to information and unrestricted use of academic resources on the Internet.

You can use a variety of tools to check whether a journal is open access or is actually a predatory journal before submitting your paper.

The Library provides information on publishing fee discounts for OA journals. Please read the relevant instructions if you are interested.

The 360-Degree Panoramic images allow you to explore every corner of the Library with a few swipes of your fingertip.

To foster a learning environment that encourages proactive learning and creativity, the Library’s Learning Commons provides a multi-functional learning space for faculty, staff, and students to engage in self-regulated learning, schoolwork discussion and consultation, academic counseling, and other activities.

The Library consists of six divisions:

Acquisitions and Cataloging Division

Collection Management and Circulation Services Division

Reference Services Division

Digital Resources Division

Information System Division

University Archives Division

The Library’s Exhibition Area, 6F Conference Hall, 6F Meeting Rooms, training room, and Group Audiovisual Room are available for rent.

The NCHU Library Digital Maker Studio provides an environment that fosters innovation, proactive learning, self-exploration, and creative thinking in all subject areas. It provides access to several modern digital technologies, including 3D scanners, LCD & FDM 3D printers, heat press machines, laser cutters, and specialty software to help students turn creative ideas into reality, hone their problem-solving skills, and practice what they learn in class through hands-on experience.

Established as an agricultural school, National Chung Hsing University not only has contributed significantly to the development of Taiwan’s agriculture but also excels on multiple academic fronts. The University’s achievements in biological, agricultural resources, scientific, engineering, humanities, and social sciences research are hard to ignore. In 2012, the NCHU Library founded the NCHU Press, whose purpose is to encourage faculty members and students to share their outstanding teaching and research achievements with the world through academic publishing. The NCHU Press’ vision is to strive for excellence in scholarly publishing and the promotion of knowledge by releasing quality academic works, with the ultimate goal of becoming one of the world’s leading university presses.

The 160-seat Reading room is located on B1F and is available to NCHU faculty, staff, and students from 8 a.m. (9 a.m. on weekends and holidays) to midnight. Each seat is equipped with a reading lamp, USB port, and power outlets. Seats are divided into three zones. Zone A seats are provided on a first-come-first-serve basis. Zone C is the quiet area, and the use of notebook computers is prohibited in this area. Readers may make reservations through the Space Booking System up to 14 days in advance. Seats may be reserved for up to 8 hours at a time.

The NCHU Library provides interlibrary loan and document delivery services . Please read the following instructions carefully before selecting your desired service.

These services are available only to current NCHU faculty, staff, and students and NCHU alumni with a library card.

Please read the Interlibrary Loan terms of service before submitting an application.

Since May 2006, our university has been promoting the digitization of theses. The system has collected over 34,000 theses from June 2006 to the present, while offering services for thesis submission, browsing, and searching.

National Chung Hsing University Instructions for Applying for a Library Tour

The Library provides NCHU faculty, staff, and students with interlibrary loan service from the libraries of 24 partner universities in Central Taiwan, 24 other academic institutions and higher education institutions, and 3 teaching hospitals.

The NCHU Library built the Digital Learning Resources Platform to satisfy readers’ desire to learn no matter the time or place. The Platform contains library guides, library resource utilization courses, database query instructions, lectures, and computer software courses.

1. Pursuant to Article 2 of the University’s Regulations Governing the Management and Utilization of Research and Development Outcomes, the intellectual property rights of research and development (R&D) outcomes produced by faculty members and students using NCHU resources belong solely to the University unless otherwise stipulated in a separate contract or other applicable regulations. Faculty members who wish to apply for a patent must do so through the Division of Patent and Technology Transfer in accordance with internal regulations.

2. Patent fees may be shared in different percentages with different royalty distribution ratios:

3. The University only provides funding for invention patents, the guidelines for which are as follows:

The University may subsidize up to three R.O.C. patent applications per researcher per year (Plan I).

Those who meet both of the following requirements are eligible for subsidies for patent applications in foreign territories:

1) R&D outcomes represented by the researcher have undergone a technology transfer by the University with a value of NT$1 million or more.

2) The patent application has been reviewed by two or more experts in writing and has been approved by the Patent and Technology Transfer Promotion Committee.

The cost sharing scheme will be the same for both domestic and foreign applications for the same patent.

1. Assignment of technology transfer royalties:

Royalty distribution shall be processed in accordance with Article 7 of NCHU’s Regulations Governing the Management and Utilization of Research and Development Outcomes.

Unless otherwise stipulated in a separate contract or other applicable regulations, royalties from the management, maintenance, utilization, and promotion of intellectual property rights derived from NCHU R&D outcomes will be distributed in the following manner after the necessary deductions are withheld in accordance with the Government Scientific and Technological Research and Development Results Ownership and Utilization Regulations:

Necessary costs fully borne by researchers or a third party with no contribution by the University (Article 5, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 1): Researcher 80%–NCHU 20%.

Necessary costs partially borne by the University (Article 5, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 3): Researcher 40%–NCHU 60%.

If a patent is licensed to multiple targets through non-exclusive licenses, royalties for the first of such licenses will be distributed in accordance with the preceding two subparagraphs. The University’s distribution percentage will be reduced by 10% for each subsequent license until it reaches 20%, whereas the researcher’s distribution percentage will increase by 10% for each subsequent license until it reaches 80%.

Liquidated damages and compensation obtained by the University for its R&D outcomes due to a breach of contract or infringement will be distributed in the following ratio after deducting expenses paid to legal counsel and professional consultants: NCHU 100%.

Unless otherwise stipulated in a separate contract or other applicable regulations, royalty distribution ratios will remain the same even in the event of a researcher’s departure from the University due to separation, retirement, or death. If a researcher is unable to claim royalty payments themselves, their legal heir or a beneficiary designated in their will may do so on their behalf.

2. Methods of R&D results publication and release by faculty members:nFaculty members with R&D outcomes (patents and technical know-how) may submit an R&D Outcome Survey Form to the Division for announcement and promotion through various channels with the ultimate goal of finding opportunities for potential applications, transactions, collaborations, and matchmaking.

When reporting for work, International faculty members (including postdoctoral research fellows) are required to open an account with either Chunghwa Post Co., Ltd. or Bank SinoPac and provide their account information to the Cashier Division.

To open an account, please have the following documents ready:

1. Alien residence certificate or passport

2. Letter of appointment

3. Personal seal

Please provide the Cashier Division with your account information after opening the account.

Faculty members (and teaching assistants employed under the old system) are not required to sign in or out of work. Teaching assistants employed under the new system, however, are required to sign in and out of work within the flexible working hours (7:45–8:30 a.m. for sign-in and 4:45–5:30 p.m. for sign-out) on a daily basis, just as civil servants do. To request leave, please visit the online attendance/leave management system to submit a request.

To apply for retirement, faculty members must submit a photocopy of their household registration transcript, postal savings passbook cover, and designated civil service pension account passbook cover; the original copy of their teaching certificate (if certified to teach at multiple levels of education, all valid certificates); and a 1-inch photo.

To apply for survivor’s benefits, the family of the deceased faculty member need to submit the original copy of a death certificate or a household registration transcript indicating the faculty member’s death, the household registration transcript indicating each surviving family member’s right to inheritance, and a transcript of each eligible family member’s individual household registration. A photocopy of the chief beneficiary’s bank account passbook (must be a postal savings account or designated civil service pension account) and proof of burial/cremation are also required.

To request an extension of service, the provisions of the NCHU Directives Governing the Extension of Service by Professors and Associate Professors apply.

To foster industry-academia collaboration and in compliance with the Ministry of Education’s Principles for the Handling of Full-Time Teachers at All Levels Seeking Part-Time Engagements and the University’s general policy for more lenient handling of faculty members with part-time employment, NCHU permits faculty members to take on part-time employment or teaching engagements at private companies, government agencies, or other education institutions with the approval of the head of their respective unit and the University, provided that such engagements do not interfere with their teaching duties at NCHU.

Faculty members who meet the criteria for teaching, research, consulting, or service performance may receive a one-step promotion in their pay grade (or seniority-based pay raise) up until the highest permissible grade/step for their position for each full academic year of service at the University.

Unpaid leave during secondment

Faculty onboarding and resignation

Procedures:

1. New faculty members:Depending on whether the new faculty member is hired to fill college-controlled quota or University-controlled quota, the competent college as well as the Office of Academic Affairs and Personnel Department will be notified of the appointment, with the former handling matters related to the external publications review. A letter of appointment will be issued following approval by all three levels of faculty evaluation committees. New faculty members must report to the University by the start of their first semester (i.e., by August 1 or February 1). The Personnel Department will request the issuance of a teaching certificate from the Ministry of Education at a later date.
2. Faculty promotions:Faculty members seeking a promotion or change of appointment must submit an application for review by all three levels of faculty evaluation committees, which will issue the letter of appointment. The Personnel Department will request a teaching certificate from the Ministry of Education at a later date.

1. Review procedures:

1) New faculty appointments require passage by all three levels of faculty evaluation committees, after which the new faculty member may report for duty. Faculty promotions also require passage by all three levels of faculty evaluation committees.

2) Faculty members who do not possess a teaching certificate for their new faculty rank must fill out the necessary teacher qualification information on the Ministry of Education’s Higher Education Teacher Review System.

3) The Personnel Department will help ensure the accuracy of the submitted information and request a teaching certificate from the Ministry of Education.

2. Processing timeline:

1) New faculty members must be reported to the Ministry of Education for review within three months of initial appointment. Appointments of those who are approved will be made retroactively effective from the year and month indicated on their letter of appointment.

2) Promoted faculty members must be reported to the Ministry of Education for review within three months of the start of the semester. Appointments of those who are approved will be made retroactively effective from the start of the same semester.

Types:

1. Full-time project researchers
2. Full-time project teachers
3. Full-time regular project teachers
4. Full-time clinical project teachers

Appointments and submission of review:

1. The appointment, review, and promotion regulations for quota-based, full-time faculty members and researchers also apply to project teachers.

2. Project teachers who do not require a qualifications review and project researchers who do not require a promotion must undergo a review conducted by a Project-Based Faculty Member and Researcher Appointment Review Committee set up by the appointing unit before referral to the University President for appointment. The committee will have at least five members, with the unit director serving as convener and the remaining seats filled by associate professors (or professors of a higher rank) specializing in a related field of studies.

When reporting for work, International faculty members (including postdoctoral research fellows) are required to open an account with either Chunghwa Post Co., Ltd. or Bank SinoPac and provide their account information to the Cashier Division.

To open an account, please have the following documents ready:

1. Alien residence certificate or passport

2. Letter of appointment

3. Personal seal

Please provide the Cashier Division with your account information after opening the account.

Faculty members (and teaching assistants employed under the old system) are not required to sign in or out of work. Teaching assistants employed under the new system, however, are required to sign in and out of work within the flexible working hours (7:45–8:30 a.m. for sign-in and 4:45–5:30 p.m. for sign-out) on a daily basis, just as civil servants do. To request leave, please visit the online attendance/leave management system to submit a request.

International faculty members are required to submit a scanned copy of their highest diploma and passport information page (passport must be valid) and an electronic copy of their headshot to the responsible person of their respective department so that the University can request a work permit from the Ministry of Education for such them. If approved, the hiring academic unit must assist the faculty member with securing a visa and alien residence certificate. Please note that visa requirements may vary for individuals of different nationalities, and it is recommended that each unit’s responsible person first consult with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as to whether a prospective faculty member is eligible for a visa. This applies to the appointment of all international full-/part-time faculty members, project faculty members, Ministry of Education Yushan Scholars, and visiting personnel.

To apply for retirement, faculty members must submit a photocopy of their household registration transcript, postal savings passbook cover, and designated civil service pension account passbook cover; the original copy of their teaching certificate (if certified to teach at multiple levels of education, all valid certificates); and a 1-inch photo.

To apply for survivor’s benefits, the family of the deceased faculty member need to submit the original copy of a death certificate or a household registration transcript indicating the faculty member’s death, the household registration transcript indicating each surviving family member’s right to inheritance, and a transcript of each eligible family member’s individual household registration. A photocopy of the chief beneficiary’s bank account passbook (must be a postal savings account or designated civil service pension account) and proof of burial/cremation are also required.

To request an extension of service, the provisions of the NCHU Directives Governing the Extension of Service by Professors and Associate Professors apply.

To foster industry-academia collaboration and in compliance with the Ministry of Education’s Principles for the Handling of Full-Time Teachers at All Levels Seeking Part-Time Engagements and the University’s general policy for more lenient handling of faculty members with part-time employment, NCHU permits faculty members to take on part-time employment or teaching engagements at private companies, government agencies, or other education institutions with the approval of the head of their respective unit and the University, provided that such engagements do not interfere with their teaching duties at NCHU.

Procedures for calculating faculty members’ pay grade

Regulations for the Recruitment, Retention, and Commendation of Outstanding Special Talent with Flexible Pay (including new faculty members, distinguished professors, distinguished associate professor, and chair professors)

Faculty members who meet the criteria for teaching, research, consulting, or service performance may receive a one-step promotion in their pay grade (or seniority-based pay raise) up until the highest permissible grade/step for their position for each full academic year of service at the University.

Contract faculty members

Mandatory Promotion Deadline

Appointment and awarding of Professor emeritus

Unpaid leave during secondment

Faculty onboarding and resignation

Procedures:

1. New faculty members:Depending on whether the new faculty member is hired to fill college-controlled quota or University-controlled quota, the competent college as well as the Office of Academic Affairs and Personnel Department will be notified of the appointment, with the former handling matters related to the external publications review. A letter of appointment will be issued following approval by all three levels of faculty evaluation committees. New faculty members must report to the University by the start of their first semester (i.e., by August 1 or February 1). The Personnel Department will request the issuance of a teaching certificate from the Ministry of Education at a later date.
2. Faculty promotions:Faculty members seeking a promotion or change of appointment must submit an application for review by all three levels of faculty evaluation committees, which will issue the letter of appointment. The Personnel Department will request a teaching certificate from the Ministry of Education at a later date.

1. Review procedures:

1) New faculty appointments require passage by all three levels of faculty evaluation committees, after which the new faculty member may report for duty. Faculty promotions also require passage by all three levels of faculty evaluation committees.

2) Faculty members who do not possess a teaching certificate for their new faculty rank must fill out the necessary teacher qualification information on the Ministry of Education’s Higher Education Teacher Review System.

3) The Personnel Department will help ensure the accuracy of the submitted information and request a teaching certificate from the Ministry of Education.

2. Processing timeline:

1) New faculty members must be reported to the Ministry of Education for review within three months of initial appointment. Appointments of those who are approved will be made retroactively effective from the year and month indicated on their letter of appointment.

2) Promoted faculty members must be reported to the Ministry of Education for review within three months of the start of the semester. Appointments of those who are approved will be made retroactively effective from the start of the same semester.

Mandatory Promotion Deadline

Reimbursements from the University are processed online. Users may log onto the online system through a web browser to handle matters related to procurement requests, reimbursement, procurement management, and budget inquiries. See below for more details:

1. Create an account: Log into the NCHU EZ-Come System > Online procurement requests > Check the functions you wish to enable > Automatic processing by the system > Procurement account created by the Office of Accounting.

2. Request a project number: You must request a project number in order to use any budget. All budget accounts are reserved for their intended use only and are identified by an internal project number. For example, NSTC project numbers are in the format of “111BXXXX”. Please have your project number ready when contacting the Office of Accounting in order to be referred to the competent case officer.

3. Procurement of property and reimbursement for travel expenses: NCHU Homepage > Office of Accounting website > Click on the application link (http://acc93.nchu.edu.tw/apswis_q/login_l_q.asp) > Log into the system with your credentials (your default password will be notified via email).

4. Print out the expenditure receipts form:

1) Prepare the form in the system, print it out, and attach invoices or receipts (original copies only) to the form.

2) The Division of Property Operation Management, General Affairs Office will be notified of procurements property and non-consumables. The NCHU Library will be notified of procurements of books. The Computer and Information Network Center will be notified of procurements of computer soft- and hardware. The Division of Procurement, General Affairs Office will be notified of centralized procurement cases.

3) Reimbursements with a value of NT$150,000 or less should be signed off on by the unit director, processed by the aforementioned units, and submitted to the Office of Accounting for approval. Cases with a value of over NT$150,000 must be approved by either the NCHU President or an authorized proxy.

5. Personnel salaries and subsidy filings: NCHU Homepage > Quick Links > Personal Income Reporting (via the NCHU Single Sign-On).

For researchers, it is always crucial to make sure that all their academic research work and outcomes are properly connected. ORCID is the key to solving authorship identification issues and ensuring that all of a researcher’s works are connected to themselves.

1. Target:

1) Full-time faculty members and research fellows must complete six hours of academic ethics training during their term of employment. Newly appointed personnel must complete training within one year of reporting for duty.

2) Part-time faculty members and full- and part-time research fellows must provide proof of at least six hours of training at the time of their appointment.

3) Personnel not described above who are part of an NCHU research project must provide proof of at least six hours of training at the time of their appointment or the commencement of the project.

2. Recognized academic ethics training courses:

1) Courses offered by the Center for Taiwan Academic Research Ethics Education

2) Academic research ethics courses offered by the University

3) Academic research ethics courses offered by regional learning resource centers

4) Epigeum–Research Integrity and CITI Program courses

5) Other academic research ethics courses approved by the University

For items 2) to 5) above, a certificate of completion issued by the organizing institution is required.

1. Introduction: To access the R&D portal, sign in with your credentials via the NCHU Single Sign-On Service.

1) The NCHU R&D portal is designed to provide a comprehensive record of faculty members’ research, teaching, and service achievements and to facilitate the faculty evaluation process by enabling real-time access to detailed faculty profiles.

2) The portal is intended to integrate faculty members’ academic and research achievements with the University’s academic development plans.

3) Faculty members can export their research portfolio directly from the portal.

4) Academic units can export accurate performance statistics from the portal if their faculty profiles are complete.

5) Applications for academic research performance incentives and grants must be submitted through the portal.

2. First-time users of the portal are required to select their field of expertise on the “profile maintenance” page before being allowed access to the portal.

3. We recommend using Google Chrome to access the portal. Navigate to the NCHU homepage, click or tap on “Single Sign On” from the menu bar, log in with your credentials, and select “R&D Portal.”

Faculty members may borrow designated research books procured under a publicly funded research project until the conclusion of the project, and they may extend the loan period beyond the project expiry date if necessary. Designated research books shall be returned to the Library’s collection and made available to the general public upon conclusion of the project or expiry of the loan.

1.  All principal investigators and co-investigators must be quota-based, full-time personnel of the University.

2. The three types of research projects are as follows:

• General research projects: The application period is in November–December each year. Exact dates will be announced by the NSTC.
• New personnel research projects: Projects led by a domestic/international teacher or researcher who has fewer than five years of teaching/research experience or who has graduated with a doctoral degree in the past five years are eligible. Applications for such projects should be made upon the initial appointment date or within three years of the conferral of the doctoral degree and will be reviewed on an ad hoc basis. Limit one project per person.
• Call-for-proposal projects: Please refer to announcements made by the NSTC.

3. Virement under an same approved budget may be processed in accordance with applicable regulations based on actual needs.

4. All principal investigators and researchers must complete at least six hours of academic ethics training.

Applicants must be teaching/research staff or first-level administrators at the University (including principal investigators of NSTC-funded projects).

• The three types of recipients are:

1. Chair professors: Including Distinguished Chair Professors and Chair Professors (limited to international science and technology personnel)
2. Visiting scholars (limited to international science and technology personnel)
3. Doctoral level researchers: Exceptional domestic or international science and technology personnel holding a doctoral degree

• Application time frame: Applications are reviewed as they are received, but should be submitted one month before the initial date of appointment.
• Application method: Please apply online via the NSTC’s Academic Research and Development Service Portal.

1. Chair professors and visiting personnel: Recommended by the University following an internal review and approval process
2. Doctoral level researchers:

1) Those participating in an NSTC project: Applications may be submitted together with the NSTC project application, or separately following approval of the NSTC project.

2) Those participating in an NCHU self-funded project or in charge of technology management: Applications may be submitted separately to the NSTC.

• Funding period:

1. Chair professors: 1 month–1 year per term
2. Visiting personnel: 3 months–1 year per term
3. Doctoral level researchers: 3 months–1 year per term

• Funding items: Teaching and research expenses, airline tickets, insurance premiums, salary subsidies, labor insurance, separation pension, and R&D fees.
• Case conclusion and account settlement:

1. Applicants shall upload a work report to the NSTC system within two months of the project’s conclusion.
2. The University shall process the final account settlement with the NSTC within three months of the conclusion of the project.

Eligibility:

1. Current teaching and research staff
2. Postdoctoral researchers taking part in an NSTC project

• Documents required for online applications include but are not limited to the following:

1. Application form
2. Proof of paper acceptance
3. Abstract of the accepted paper

• Applicants shall submit the application by 3 p.m. six weeks prior to the first day of the conference. The University will compile submitted applications and forward them to the NSTC by 5 p.m. the same day.
• The subsidy is limited to one person per paper (whether presented orally or in the form of a poster). The same provisions apply to directors/supervisors of major international academic associations or editors of internationally renowned scholarly journals whose attendance is required at a conference.
• The subsidy covers flights, conference registration, daily allowance, processing fees, and insurance premiums.
• Only one subsidy is allowed per individual per fiscal year. Principal investigators of NSTC projects who already have an “international scholarly conference” account are ineligible to receive further subsidies.
• Persons with a severe disability (supporting documents required) who must be accompanied by an aid in order to attend a scholarly conference may receive an additional subsidy to cover the aid’s travel expenses.
• Conferences held in mainland China must be organized by an international academic organization (or chiefly organized by an international academic organization and co-organized by mainland China).
• Recipients should file for reimbursement within one month of their return to Taiwan, and a conference report and account settlement form must be submitted to the NSTC’s system.

Only new faculty members working at the University are eligible to apply.

• “New faculty members” refers to full-time faculty members hired by the University within the past year. With justifiable cause, those who are unable to apply within their first year at the University may do so in their second year.
• Please submit your application to the NCHU Academic Research and Development Service Portal together with the following application documents:

1. A short proposal (max. 10 pages; must include the project title, abstract, background, specific objectives, methodology, expected outcomes, and budget)
2. A personal information sheet (in the NSTC-stipulated format)
3. An itemized, approved budget issued by the external sponsoring organization(s) or proof of college/department subsidies
4. A quote for any equipment requiring subsidization

• Application deadline: By the first day of March, June, and September each year
• In principle, each award recipient is entitled to up to NT$300,000 in subsidies, with the exception of researchers with outstanding performance.
• Subsidy depletion deadline: Capital accounts are available from March 1 to October 31, while current accounts are available from March 1 to December 25.

Eligibility:

1. Faculty members (including researchers) working at the University
2. Postdoctoral researchers

• Online application documents include but are not limited to the following:

1. An application form
2. Proof of paper acceptance
3. Abstract of the accepted paper

• Applicants must submit their application by the deadline closest to (prior to) their departure (by the first day of either March, June, September, or December each year).
• Only keynote speakers, invited speakers, or those performing other important tasks or presenting a paper at a conference are eligible to apply. In principle, eligible papers must be published under the auspices of NCHU and be primarily about research activities conducted at the University.
• The subsidy covers flights and conference registration and is limited to the following amounts: NT$45,000 for conferences in Europe, Africa, or the Americas; NT$30,000 in Oceania, and NT$20,000 in Asia.
• Each person may receive one subsidy per fiscal year.
• Attendees of gender studies conferences and those serving in crucial roles at a conference may be granted an exemption from the preceding limitation. However, only airfare will be subsidized from the second conference onwards.
• Please first write off any remaining balance of a project’s international travel expense account or apply for external funding before applying with the University.
• Conferences held in Taiwan, Hong Kong, or mainland China by non-international organizations are ineligible.

Current doctoral and master’s degree students of the University are eligible to apply:

• Online application documents include but are not limited to the following:

1. An application form
2. Proof of paper acceptance
3. Abstract of the accepted paper
4. A copy of the official letter of approval issued by the external sponsoring organization

• Applicants must submit their application by the first deadline following their receipt of the official letter of approval issued by the external sponsoring organization (the first day of either March, June, September, or December 1 each year).
• The subsidy is limited to one person per paper (whether presented orally or in the form of a poster).
• The subsidy covers flights and conference registration and is limited to the following amounts: NT$10,000 for conferences held in Asia or NT$20,000 for all other continents.
• Each person may receive one subsidy per fiscal year.
• Please apply for external funding before applying with the University.
• Only conferences held by international organization outside of Taiwan are eligible. International conferences held by organizations based in mainland China, Hong Kong, or Macau are ineligible.

Doctoral and master’s degree students studying at the University (excluding in-service programs) are eligible to apply:

• Online application documents include but are not limited to the following:

1. An application form
2. Proof of paper acceptance
3. Abstract of the accepted paper
4. A letter of recommendation signed by the advisor (please indicate the applicant’s foreign language proficiency)

• Applicants must submit their application by 3 p.m. on the first day of the month preceding the start of the conference. The University will compile submitted applications and forward them to the NSTC by 5 p.m. on the same day.
• The subsidy is limited to one person per paper (whether presented orally or in the form of a poster).
• The subsidy covers flights and conference registration.n- Subsidies must only be used for their designated purposes. Except in the event of revocation, requests for changes must be made via the online system prior to the conference and will only become effective upon approval by the NSTC.
• Conferences held in mainland China must be organized by an international academic organization (or chiefly organized by an international academic organization and co-organized by mainland China).
• Each person may receive one subsidy per fiscal year. Those who have already received a subsidy may not apply for any other further international conference subsidies as a graduate student or otherwise in the same academic year.
• Subsidy recipients must submit a conference report and account settlement form to the NSTC’s system within 15 days of the conference’s conclusion in order to file for reimbursement.

Reimbursements from the University are processed online. Users may log onto the online system through a web browser to handle matters related to procurement requests, reimbursement, procurement management, and budget inquiries. See below for more details:

1. Create an account: Log into the NCHU EZ-Come System > Online procurement requests > Check the functions you wish to enable > Automatic processing by the system > Procurement account created by the Office of Accounting.

2. Request a project number: You must request a project number in order to use any budget. All budget accounts are reserved for their intended use only and are identified by an internal project number. For example, NSTC project numbers are in the format of “111BXXXX”. Please have your project number ready when contacting the Office of Accounting in order to be referred to the competent case officer.

3. Procurement of property and reimbursement for travel expenses: NCHU Homepage > Office of Accounting website > Click on the application link (http://acc93.nchu.edu.tw/apswis_q/login_l_q.asp) > Log into the system with your credentials (your default password will be notified via email).

4. Print out the expenditure receipts form:

1) Prepare the form in the system, print it out, and attach invoices or receipts (original copies only) to the form.

2) The Division of Property Operation Management, General Affairs Office will be notified of procurements property and non-consumables. The NCHU Library will be notified of procurements of books. The Computer and Information Network Center will be notified of procurements of computer soft- and hardware. The Division of Procurement, General Affairs Office will be notified of centralized procurement cases.

3) Reimbursements with a value of NT$150,000 or less should be signed off on by the unit director, processed by the aforementioned units, and submitted to the Office of Accounting for approval. Cases with a value of over NT$150,000 must be approved by either the NCHU President or an authorized proxy.

5. Personnel salaries and subsidy filings: NCHU Homepage > Quick Links > Personal Income Reporting (via the NCHU Single Sign-On).

For researchers, it is always crucial to make sure that all their academic research work and outcomes are properly connected. ORCID is the key to solving authorship identification issues and ensuring that all of a researcher’s works are connected to themselves.

1. Pursuant to Article 2 of the University’s Regulations Governing the Management and Utilization of Research and Development Outcomes, the intellectual property rights of research and development (R&D) outcomes produced by faculty members and students using NCHU resources belong solely to the University unless otherwise stipulated in a separate contract or other applicable regulations. Faculty members who wish to apply for a patent must do so through the Division of Patent and Technology Transfer in accordance with internal regulations.

2. Patent fees may be shared in different percentages with different royalty distribution ratios:

3. The University only provides funding for invention patents, the guidelines for which are as follows:

The University may subsidize up to three R.O.C. patent applications per researcher per year (Plan I).

Those who meet both of the following requirements are eligible for subsidies for patent applications in foreign territories:

1) R&D outcomes represented by the researcher have undergone a technology transfer by the University with a value of NT$1 million or more.

2) The patent application has been reviewed by two or more experts in writing and has been approved by the Patent and Technology Transfer Promotion Committee.

The cost sharing scheme will be the same for both domestic and foreign applications for the same patent.

1. Assignment of technology transfer royalties:

Royalty distribution shall be processed in accordance with Article 7 of NCHU’s Regulations Governing the Management and Utilization of Research and Development Outcomes.

Unless otherwise stipulated in a separate contract or other applicable regulations, royalties from the management, maintenance, utilization, and promotion of intellectual property rights derived from NCHU R&D outcomes will be distributed in the following manner after the necessary deductions are withheld in accordance with the Government Scientific and Technological Research and Development Results Ownership and Utilization Regulations:

Necessary costs fully borne by researchers or a third party with no contribution by the University (Article 5, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 1): Researcher 80%–NCHU 20%.

Necessary costs partially borne by the University (Article 5, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 3): Researcher 40%–NCHU 60%.

If a patent is licensed to multiple targets through non-exclusive licenses, royalties for the first of such licenses will be distributed in accordance with the preceding two subparagraphs. The University’s distribution percentage will be reduced by 10% for each subsequent license until it reaches 20%, whereas the researcher’s distribution percentage will increase by 10% for each subsequent license until it reaches 80%.

Liquidated damages and compensation obtained by the University for its R&D outcomes due to a breach of contract or infringement will be distributed in the following ratio after deducting expenses paid to legal counsel and professional consultants: NCHU 100%.

Unless otherwise stipulated in a separate contract or other applicable regulations, royalty distribution ratios will remain the same even in the event of a researcher’s departure from the University due to separation, retirement, or death. If a researcher is unable to claim royalty payments themselves, their legal heir or a beneficiary designated in their will may do so on their behalf.

2. Methods of R&D results publication and release by faculty members:nFaculty members with R&D outcomes (patents and technical know-how) may submit an R&D Outcome Survey Form to the Division for announcement and promotion through various channels with the ultimate goal of finding opportunities for potential applications, transactions, collaborations, and matchmaking.

Currently enrolled NCHU students who have had academic papers published under the auspices of the University are eligible.

Applicants must be the first or corresponding author of the thesis.The thesis must be a full academic journal article published in SCIE (Science Citation Index Expanded), SSCI (Social Sciences Citation Index), or A&HCI (Art & Humanities Citation Index).

Please submit a photocopy of the published paper as it appears in the journal (or a copy of the final draft along with the proof of acceptance/publication), obtain the signature of your advisor, and submit the application to the head of your department, the dean of your college, and the Chief of the Student Life Division for approval.

1. Target:

1) Full-time faculty members and research fellows must complete six hours of academic ethics training during their term of employment. Newly appointed personnel must complete training within one year of reporting for duty.

2) Part-time faculty members and full- and part-time research fellows must provide proof of at least six hours of training at the time of their appointment.

3) Personnel not described above who are part of an NCHU research project must provide proof of at least six hours of training at the time of their appointment or the commencement of the project.

2. Recognized academic ethics training courses:

1) Courses offered by the Center for Taiwan Academic Research Ethics Education

2) Academic research ethics courses offered by the University

3) Academic research ethics courses offered by regional learning resource centers

4) Epigeum–Research Integrity and CITI Program courses

5) Other academic research ethics courses approved by the University

For items 2) to 5) above, a certificate of completion issued by the organizing institution is required.

1. In principle, each full-time faculty member of the University may receive the grant up to three times in their first 10 years of employment.

2. This grant is intended only for the procurement of instruments, books, and electronic resources. faculty member must first attempt to secure funding from external sources (such as the Ministry of Education, National Science and Technology Council, Council of Agriculture, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Ministry of Economic Affairs) before they apply for this grant.

3. In principle, faculty member that have requested full funding from external agencies but are subsequently granted only partial funding will be given priority. The grant amount may not exceed NT$500,000 or the amount of funding provided by the external agency, whichever is smaller.

1. Pursuant to the NCHU Directives for the Management of Revenues and Expenditures from Industry-Academia Collaboration Projects, the purpose of this grant is to enhance the quality of research and the University’s general development.

2. The following units and individuals are eligible for the grant:

1) NCHU units organizing an international or national scholarly conference

2) Organizers of scholarly activities that are attended by NCHU faculty members and students and/or individuals not affiliated with the University

3) International experts/scholars who are engaged in academic research at the University

4) NCHU faculty members whose papers are accepted by a scholarly journal

5) NCHU faculty members and students who are going abroad to present research findings, give lectures, or participate in academic exchanges

6) Organizers of training workshops for faculty members and students from NCHU and foreign academic institutions

1. Eligibility: NCHU faculty members who have had their writings (including papers in SCIE-/SSCI-/A&HCI-indexed journals and academic books and book chapters) officially published or cited in the previous calendar year are eligible to apply.

2. Application deadline: Around March each year; exact dates to be announced by the Office of Research and Development.

3. Application method: Please fill out the online application form on the NCHU R&D Portal, print out the application form, have it signed by your supervisor, and submit it to the Academic Development Division, Office of Research and Development.

4. Results will be announced following a review process in June.

1. Introduction: To access the R&D portal, sign in with your credentials via the NCHU Single Sign-On Service.

1) The NCHU R&D portal is designed to provide a comprehensive record of faculty members’ research, teaching, and service achievements and to facilitate the faculty evaluation process by enabling real-time access to detailed faculty profiles.

2) The portal is intended to integrate faculty members’ academic and research achievements with the University’s academic development plans.

3) Faculty members can export their research portfolio directly from the portal.

4) Academic units can export accurate performance statistics from the portal if their faculty profiles are complete.

5) Applications for academic research performance incentives and grants must be submitted through the portal.

2. First-time users of the portal are required to select their field of expertise on the “profile maintenance” page before being allowed access to the portal.

3. We recommend using Google Chrome to access the portal. Navigate to the NCHU homepage, click or tap on “Single Sign On” from the menu bar, log in with your credentials, and select “R&D Portal.”

Pursuant to the applicable regulations, employees with outstanding service performance may be awarded a service medal at the time of their retirement, separation, resignation, or death.

Faculty members may borrow designated research books procured under a publicly funded research project until the conclusion of the project, and they may extend the loan period beyond the project expiry date if necessary. Designated research books shall be returned to the Library’s collection and made available to the general public upon conclusion of the project or expiry of the loan.

To facilitate international academic exchanges, the University provides the following resources for visiting international guests: Short-term visiting ID (Office of International Affairs), University promotional videos/materials (Secretariat Office), contracted hotels (General Affairs Office-approved contractors), NCHU-branded souvenirs (Caves Books), etc. Please contact the Office of International Affairs’ Division of Academic Exchange for guests invited by a university-level unit.

Pursuant to the University’s Principles for Signing Collaborative Agreements with Higher Education and Research Institutions, any entity with which NCHU signs an agreement must be carefully selected. Such entities must be of a similar scale as the University, be conducive to the academic development and improvement of the University, and be willing to collaborate with the University in a mutually beneficial manner. Contract terms, regardless of scope, items, or level of collaboration, must undergo an internal review process before an agreement may be signed. Please visit the Office of International Affairs website for the contract formats and contact the Office for consultation on any potential collaboration opportunities.

Pursuant to Office of Accounting rules, to request reimbursement for overseas travel expenditures, applicants must provide a tentative budget and request a leave of absence in advance. They must retain all boarding passes and receipts for reimbursement, and must complete an overseas travel report when they return to Taiwan.

The Student Buddy Program is organized by the University’s International Pioneer Club, which matches international students with locals who can help them learn about Taiwanese culture and adapt to life in Taiwan. The program plays an important role in promoting cultural and language exchange and provides a unique opportunity for international and local students to make new friends and expand their horizons.

NCHU offers a wide range of programs for international students. Whether you are seeking a degree, joint degree, or just an exchange experience, we’ve got you covered. Just note that the application procedures and tuition will vary depending on students’ status. If you do not qualify for a tuition waiver, we provide many scholarships to support your learning journey here at NCHU. For more information, please visit the NCHU Office of International Affairs website.

The University has a collection of articles and videos shared by international students who previously studied at NCHU, through which you can learn about life on campus through the perspective of a fellow student. Some articles and videos are in English while others are in students’ native tongues. Contact us if you are interested in reading/watching these articles/videos.

The Office of International Affairs and the International Pioneer Club co-organize welcoming parties, cultural tours, University anniversary parades, commencement tea parties, International Cultural Week, and a wide range of other events and activities to help international students adapt to life on campus, enrich their experience in Taiwan, and foster their relationship with local faculty members and students.

NCHU has partner university agreements with multiple foreign institutions that provide NCHU students a wide range of short-term exchange opportunities, reciprocity programs, and scholarships.

The Taiwanese Government offers a variety of scholarships for international students. Please direct your inquiries to the Taiwan consular office in your home country. The University offers the NCHU International Scholarship, a one-year scholarship available to both new and current students. Semesterly teaching assistant stipends are also available to graduate students who serve concurrently as teaching assistants.

Students may receive financial aid for student living expenses in exchange for teaching assistantships, campus environment maintenance, social services, and other service learning activities that are conducive to public and social welfare.

The Student Life Division reviews student eligibility and provides each department with Academic Excellence Award Certificates to be handed out to the recipients. No application is required.Undergraduate students with outstanding academic performance who make the List will be presented a certificate and an award of NT$3,000.One out of every 20 students in a class may be included on the List. In the event of a tie for the last eligible place, both (or all) students may be included.

Part-time administrative assistants are considered labor-type (and not learning-type) assistants. Students’ eligibility to serve as part-time administrative assistants and the remuneration they are entitled to are determined separately by each department. Graduate students who are unable to perform their duties satisfactorily or who are subject to a demerit or more severe penalty will lose their right to apply for or continue to receive scholarship payments. Scholarship payments begin in August for current students (September for new students) and end in July of the following year.

* Graduate students may be entitled to scholarships or student aid:

1. Scholarships are awarded to new and current students who demonstrate outstanding academic or research performance.

2. The following types of graduate students are entitled to student aid:

1) Students who serve as teaching assistants and who actually perform teaching duties are entitled to student aids pursuant to the NCHU Guidelines for Recruitment and Selection Labor-based Teaching Assistants.

2) Students who serve as part-time, labor-type administrative assistants are entitled to student aids in accordance with Article 8 herein.

* Scholarship and student aid payments begin in August for current students (September for new students) and end in July of the following year. The scholarship and student aid amount may be adjusted by each department, graduate institute, and degree program on a monthly basis.

* Each department, graduate institute, and degree program formulates its own scholarship and student aid review regulations, based on which a committee is established to review matters related to the application for and allocation of scholarship and student aid in the department, graduate institute, or degree program.

The weekly basic teaching hours for full-time faculty members of the University are as follows:

1. Full professors: 8 hours;
2. Associate professors: 9 hours;
3. Assistant professors: 9 hours;
4. Lecturers: 10 hours.

1. New faculty members shall complete the following requirements within four semesters after their arrival at the post:

• Participating in and obtaining the certificate for 12 sessions of Office of Academic Affairs-approved teaching skills courses
• Obtaining the certificate for an Office of Academic Affairs-approved online teaching skill workshop for EMI courses

2. Under the following circumstance, new faculty members may be granted to waive the above requirements by submitting an application together with the necessary supporting documents to the Office of Academic Affairs for approval:

• The faculty member is unable to participate in courses/workshops conducted in Chinese.
• The faculty member has already completed other equivalent EMI workshops.
• The faculty member has the equivalent teaching experience.
• The faculty member has other extraordinary achievements or can demonstrate sufficient grounds for exemption.

A course selection notice shall be published each semester with instructions for online preliminary course selection, the online course add/drop period, course selection with instructor’s authorization, and the course withdrawal deadline, including course selection requirements, other important notices, and official contact information (including telephone extensions) for questions and inquiries.

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