Service Medals
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
Faculty Appeals
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.
National Health Insurance Application
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.
Health Examination Subsidy
Quota-based faculty members, civil servants, technicians, and custodians over the age of 40 are eligible for the health examination subsidy every other year.
Faculty Evaluations
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.
Labor Insurance
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.
Taichung’s Geography and Climate
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.
Safety (Smoking/Drinking Laws and Scams)
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.
International Collaboration Resources: Promotional Materials for International Admissions
NCHU’s Office of International Affairs provides a wide range of recruitment and campus-life resources, including student videos, one-page info sites, the bilingual ASK NCHU platform, and multilingual materials. Through videos and student stories, you can quickly learn about life at NCHU and in Taiwan, while accessing clear and friendly application guidance. This introduction helps you easily explore all key recruitment resources.
Academic Ethics
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.