Higher Education SPROUT Project

Da-Yeh University Builds “Tian Chang Bai Jia Ye” Platform 

to Help Stores face the Post Pandemic Era

Innovation Incubator Center of DYU has created the “Tian Chang Bai Jia Ye” platform to promote quality products in Changhua County through online marketing. Three local associations support the project: Tian-Zhong Tourism Business Development Association, the Tian-Wei Highway Garden Association, and the Changhua City Yong-Le Business Development Association, wishing to help stores face the post-epidemic era.

Chien-Yi Wu, the director of Innovation Incubator Center, pointed out that the pandemic has devastating effects on the industry. The Small and Medium Enterprise Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs, encouraged Innovation Incubator Center to supervise local business districts. Tian-Zhong business district has old streets and snacks suitable for light travel. Tian-Wei business district is known for its gardening. The Yong-Le business district in Changhua City has ancient monuments and food. The three business districts have huge tourism potential, so DYU selected these three business districts as counseling targets. To link the three business districts, the Innovation Incubator Center invited the curator Mi-Lu Huang, the illustrator artist Yuan-Sheng Ting, to join the project. In addition, Prof. Jung-Tse Hung, from the Department of Tourism and Travel Management took students to join the program and create a new image of “Tian Chang Bai Jia Yeh” stores on Facebook and Instagram.

Chien-Yi Wu, emphasized that 90% of the photos and articles on the Facebook fan page “Tian Chang Bai Jia Yeh” were produced by teachers and students. Students visited the places and filmed on-site, exploring store stories with their teachers to plan themes such as ” Tian Chang Bai Jia Ya,” “Tian Chang Good Boss,” “Tian Chang Bai Jia Go,” and so forth. They created special reports about their stories, information, and goodies with new images and emotional memories for various industries. The DYU project combined digital marketing and cultural creativity to help local business communities face the pandemic and create opportunities.

Da-Yeh Universityhas Seven Special R&D Bases to Assist in Industry Upgrade 

DYU has always been attempting to cooperate with industries closely. In response to the features of the industries in central Taiwan, and the integration of cross-disciplinary faculties, DYU sets up seven feature R&D bases, including “Coating R&D Base,” “ Cosmetics and Medical Beauty Features of the R&D Base,” “Tea Technology and Product R&D Base,” “Elderly Long-Term Care and Intelligent Aids R&D Base,” “Artificial Intelligence R&D Base,” “Lightweight Electric Vehicle R&D Base,” and “Health Food R&D Base.” Students can get acquainted with the industries during the school period to enhance employment competitiveness. In addition, the school actively assists the local industry by taking advantage of the resources of the government and enterprises. Various projects sponsored by the governments or consortiums allow DYU to back up the R&D of industries.

“Cosmetics and Medical Beauty Base”

Research and Innovation Leading to Health and Beauty

The “Cosmetics Features R&D Base” is a multi-functional venue for theoretical studies, practical teaching, and industry-academic cooperation. In addition to matching the base with suitable manufacturers, we hope that the cosmetic industry can bridge the academics and the industry. Researchers can transform and apply academic research in the industry. The energy and production value of the biotech cosmetic industry can thus be enhanced.

“Lightweight Electric Vehicle Base” Upgrade!

Da-Yeh University Receives NT$20 Million Sponsorship

from the Ministry of Economic Affairs

In response to the trend of electric vehicles, Hai-Ping Lin, professor of the Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering at DYU, organized an integrated research team. With the spirit of German Apprenticeship, he leads students in the R&D to upgrade electric motorcycles. A 2-year “Add-on Hybrid Vehicle Technology R&D and Commercial Development Program” was awarded a NT$20 million scholarship by the Ministry of Economic Affairs. The R&D of the “Lightweight Electric Vehicle Base” R&D is also highly recognized by the Taiwan Public Sectors.

Green energy is the future trend, and electric vehicles are getting popular in recent years. The team hopes to improve the current electric motorcycle problems by designing an extended program hybrid. DYU has been awarded several research projects sponsorships by the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Economic Affairs, and has established the “Lightweight Electric Vehicle R&D Base.” It thus shows reasonable control of vehicle technologies.

Precision Machinery Research Development Center

Donates Equipment to DYU to Help Students Enhance Competitiveness

On September 24, the Precision Machinery Research Development Center(PMC) donated a screen printing machine and an atmospheric plasma surface treatment machine to DYU to enhance the academic research quality of central universities. Both will work together to develop new functional film materials and coating technologies; students' employment competitiveness can be improved by learning.

Chien-Hsun Lee, vice president of the PMC, donated equipment to DYU. He said that PMC was established in 1993 by the Ministry of Economic Affairs(MOEA). The machine tool industry, with the support of capital raising, has a solid technical foundation. With the development of optical surface treatment and coating technology, nanomaterials technology in coatings is becoming more widespread. Since 2016, with the support of the Technology Development Program (TDP) of the MOEA, PMC and DYU have worked together to develop functional coatings. Many results have been achieved so far. In addition, PMC donated one pneumatic plasma surface treatment machine and one screen printing machine. It expects to help students connect with the industries, upgrade their employment abilities, develop innovative application technologies required by the industry, and cultivate first-class talents in thin-film materials and coating R&D.

DYU conducted the project of the MOEA and the local industry technology value-added innovation program of the Department of Industrial Technology to promote the "Surface Treatment Industry into High Value-Added Multi-Functional Coating Technology Innovation Project." With the support of the research equipment developed by PMC over the years, the power is more than expected. Both sides will work together to maximize the benefits of equipment application, cultivate more outstanding talents, give back to society, and help upgrade the industry.

Cooperation between Tai-Shiang Seedlings and Da-Yeh University

Assists in Developing Passion Fruit Flower Products

Innovation Incubator Center and Center of Biotechnology in DYU were awarded scholarships by MOST's Taiwan BIM Alliance of "Health & Beauty & Cosmetics." Small and Medium Enterprise Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs(MOEA) of "Local Creative Institutions Alliance," "Metal Industries Research & Development Center," assist DYU in propelling local industry new projects too. Chien-Yi Wu, took master and university students to work with Tai-Shiang Seedlings Company. Flowers of passion fruit are taken as innovative cosmetic materials to develop cosmetic products such as cleansing creams, toning lotions, essence, moisturizing, and facial masks. On the other hand, researchers also use passion fruit flowers to make food products such as passion fruit juice and jelly to produce added value.

Hung-Sen Yen, president of DYU, said that the former DYU was founded in 1990 as the Da-Yeh College of Technology. It has been positioned as an "industry-academia oriented comprehensive university." In recent years, the university responded to the needs of the local industry, creating seven unique R&D bases that combine industry, government, and academic resources. The purpose is to help local manufacturers develop quality products. Students can thus connect with the industries during the semester, creating a win-win situation. Passion fruit flower products have been awarded by the Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) Program of Changhua County Government. Under the guidance of DYU, Tai-Shiang seedlings have also passed the new SBIR program of Changhua County Government. They will further develop the added value of passion fruit seeds in the future.

National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, Da-Yeh Department of 

Business Administration Won the Second Prize in Masks Designing

2021 is the 16th year for holding the competition. In total, 438 teams participated in the renowned event. The "Moon Landing" mask designed by a team supervised by K.C. Cheng, Vice-Chairperson of the Department of Business Management at DYU, was awarded the second prize in the "Design of Mask for South Sixth Enterprise" and received prize money of NT$20,000.

K.C. Cheng said that the competition was held by the Youth Bureau of the Kaohsiung Municipal Government and the National University of Science and Technology. The enterprises designated a theme for the category, and students would propose a plan according to the prescribed theme. In addition to the mask pattern and packaging design, they also proposed a new business model for the mask market, such as a membership system and festival series design. These were all recognized by the judges and awarded as the first runner-up.

Vision Magazine's 2021 Best Universities in Taiwan Ranked Da-Yeh University 21st 

Among the Best Universities in Literature, Law & Business Section 

and the Top 30 in Private Universities

According to the 2021 best universities in Taiwan released by Vision Magazine, DYU was ranked as the 21st best university regarding liberal arts, law & business section, and the 26th best private university. The university's excellence in teaching, industry-academia cooperation, international connection, and fulfillment of university social responsibility is acknowledged.

Closely cooperating with industries, DYU sets up seven R&D bases: coating, beauty cosmetics and medical features, tea technology and products, senior care and smart aids, artificial intelligence, lightweight electric vehicles, and health food. Students learn by doing. In addition, the university R&D energy backs up related enterprises. The R&D bases connect industry, government, academia, research, and medicine. Students can thus gain experiences from the industry and be transformed into practical experts during the process, making them highly sought-after talents for both further.

In cooperation with more than 200 world-renowned universities, DYU provides international experts teaching on campus, dual degrees, exchanges, study abroad, and overseas internships, allowing students to enjoy multi-country learning resources. The university also emphasizes social responsibility and sustainable development, combining its teaching, research energy, and social resources to help local communities and industries achieve sustainability. The university has also been awarded a grant for the University Social Responsibility Practice Program from the Ministry of Education.

WIC World Innovation and Invention Competition in Korea,

Da-Yeh University Won Two Golds and One Silver

Students and instructors of Engineering College, DYU, participated in the 2021 WIC World Innovation and Invention Competition in Korea and won two golds and one silver. The president of DYU, Mr. Hong-Sen Yan, said that students were encouraged to use their creativity and apply their knowledge in practice. They have won two golds and one silver in the competition.

Da-Yeh University's Electric Vehicle Teams WonTwo Top Prizes

and Energy-saving Design Award at the Eco-Energy Saving Vehicle Competition

The National Institute of Mechanical Engineering of the Republic of China hold Eco-Energy Saving Vehicle Competition. It is an annual event for mechanical and vehicle-related departments nationwide. Due to the pandemic, the on-site competition was canceled but replaced by reviewing a written document. The Transform team from the Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering DYU, was awarded the top prize and the Energy Saving Design Award. The RIMITTO SHO team was also awarded the top prize.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering chair said that the two teams from DYU participated in the competition and got two top prizes and one energy-saving design award. This year's competition issues a new system. In the past, the competition required a three-wheeled design, but a four-wheeled vehicle is on demand this year. It is intended to encourage the development of energy-saving technologies and the energy-saving function. Students started from scratch to complete designing a vehicle and demonstrate the integration of learning and doing.

Walking Together: Science Education Passed on to Next Generation

The Bachelor of Fire Safety at DYU is in charge of the "Let's go science-109 Taichung City Science Exhibition  project". It was sponsored by the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) and Education Bureau, Taichung City Government. A science fair was held at Zhenping Elementary School in Taichung City on May 11th. Chung-Chyi Chou, the host of the project and the assistant professor of Bachelor of Fire Safety at DYU, pointed out that the project mainly targets elementary schools students in Taichung City. Activities such as science theme design, teacher training, training for elementary school officials, and various activities were held to promote science further. Twelve elementary schools with about 3,500 students participated in the science activities. By the end of the project, a one-day science fair was held to treat children to a science feast of "good education," "sustainable development," and "good health." It aligned with the SDGs spirit. The event also promoted innovative science teaching. Cheng-Yao Chang, a sophomore of the Fire Safety program, said, "Under the teacher's guidance, we discussed the lesson plan designs and produced the digital teaching materials. Teachers and students in remote regions can thus participate in this study course online.

Learning English with English Department

Department of English is in charge of the three-year University Social Responsibility project (USR Hub), "Learning English Together." Due to the pandemic, the project staff led students to practice English conversation through online activities. In addition, they held online workshops for elementary and junior high school teachers to facilitate the educators' English teaching skills.

Chin-Ching Lee, the host of the project and assistant professor of the English Department, pointed out that the "Learning English Together project" started in 2020. Teachers lead students out of the classroom and share resources with local elementary and junior high schools, helping students practice English conversation and improve their language skills. The pandemic has changed the way of learning. Through online distance learning, students can still keep learning without being interrupted. 

Yu-Shan Chen, the principal of Tsun-Tung Elementary School, co-organized the online workshop for English teachers. He said that the English Department at DYU has been in charge of "the Fu-Ying Project" for years, inviting children to the DYU campus for a one-day English camp. Although the epidemic has affected the activities this year, the teachers and students of the English Department provided new learning experiences for the children through online courses. Besides, the project staff also launched an online workshop for English teachers in the summer to help them develop language teaching skills and knowledge.

Ms. Huang, a Vietnamese student from English Department, said that the "Learning English Together" project supports English activities at junior high schools and elementary schools. In the past, camps at DYU were held to expose children to the English language. This semester, due to the outbreak of the epidemic, all classes were conducted online. She is grateful to the English Department teachers for their patience in guiding her in preparing the online materials. She also appreciated the chance of online teaching that gave her confidence and unforgettable experiences. She has learned a lot from participating in this project, both innovative and practical teaching techniques. She also understood the online teaching ways and the needs of students.

Awarded a Scholarship by the Changhua County Government's Social

Construction Project to Preserve the Culture of Qianlong's Drums Formation

Wei-Lun Lin, a senior in the Bachelor of Communication Arts, was awarded a grant from the "110 year Changhua County Government's Community Construction III and Village Development Project" under the "Youth Community Construction Project." He works with the Kuang-Hsing Elementary School and the Kou-Tou community in Erlin Township to preserve the 50-year-old culture of the Qianlong Drums Formation through interviews, filming, and documenting. 

He pointed out that he used the skills he learned from Bachelor of Communication Arts, such as planning and filming, to join the project of community construction. Last year, the Cultural Affairs Bureau of Changhua County Government sponsored him to run a photography camp for Pei-Ying Elementary School. Then he met Pao-Chia Wu, the Principal of Kuang-Hsing Elementary School, at the exhibition of the results. It came to him that the school and community were trying to preserve the culture of Qianlong's Drums Formation, so he decided to try the related project.

Due to the pandemic, the first step of the photography camp was conducted online to teach children basic photography and composition aesthetics skills. Next, he visited Erlin to interview the local workers and residents and collect data through fieldwork. In the third stage, he will lead children to produce a video record of Erlin's story and local culture and then will present the video through an online film exhibition to promote local culture.

School Clubs Jointly Held a Theme Restaurant Event and Donated the Proceeds

to the Financially Disadvantaged Students

The ACG Club and the Bartending Club jointly held the theme restaurant "Chun Yun Festival" charity sale. The event combined food, performance, games, photography, and peripheral products. And the profits from the charity sale were all donated to the "Improvement of Underprivileged Students Program" of DYU.

The president of the ACG Research Club, Mai, also a student of the Department of Plastic Arts, pointed out that the themed restaurant sale is an annual event of the club, demonstrating the results of club studies and creativity.

The event was held at the Foreign Language College's Da Yeh Gallery, where delicious food and drinks were prepared by the bartending club and exciting shows, interactive games, and products for sale. Participants could purchase Polaroids and take pictures with the staff. Although the event ended on the third day due to the rise of the pandemic, it still received a lot of positive feedback. The team also appreciated the "Capricorn" action figure store, Doki² Maid Café, Moments Anime Restaurant, Otaku-i-Manga Grid, etc., for their sponsorship. Capricorn, an action figure store located in Taichung's South District, provided many prizes and GK statues for display, making the overall event even more exciting. The store also stated that it would sign a contract with the school to provide shopping benefits to teachers and students. The participants were very impressed with the event. All the funds from the charity sale were donated to the disadvantaged students .

More than a quarter of the students at DYU have to apply for student loans. The percentage of financially disadvantaged students is 15%, higher than the national average of 10%. The school promotes the "Helping Disadvantaged students Project" to help students improve their lives. Thanks to the ACG Club and the Bartending Club for incorporating the event into the annual themed restaurant event for the public welfare.

The Indigenous Voices And Dance Team Won Second Place

in the Northern Region HEIs Indigenous Singing Competition

The Indigenous Voices and Dance Team adopted Bunun culture as the theme and won second place in the 25th Northern Region HEIs Indigenous Singing Competition group category. The team leader, Chen, is a master Amis student in the Sports and Health Management department. Chen pointed out that the aboriginal students benefit significantly by participating in the Helping Disadvantaged students Project rather than getting a part-time job. It allowed them to receive scholarships, reduce financial pressure, and increase learning motivation.

The second-year Bunun student of the Bachelor of Communication Arts, Pang Na Ko-Le-Fang-An, said that the program is a great way to help students learning. The preparation for the competition was an enriching experience for him as he knew more about the culture of his ethnic group. They went to Xinyi Township in Nantou to learn how to sing traditional Bunun songs from the elders, who shared a lot of traditional culture with them, which was meaningful and inspiring.

Da-Yeh University's Department of Nursing Assists Changhua Health Center

in Community-Based Health Screening

The Department of Nursing is implementing the University Social Responsibility Project (USR Hub), wishing to link education and practice in the local community service model for the silver-haired Community. The team has assisted the Changhua Health Center in conducting community-based health screenings, with services offered in Dacun, Yuanlin, Xiushui, Puxin, Zhutang, Xihu, Tianzhong, and Fengyuan.

The project facilitator and chair of the Department of Nursing, Dr. Zheng-jian Yang, said that the "Linking Education and Practice in Local Community Service Model for the Silver-Haired Community" project targets seniors in long-term care institutions, community care sites, and community service centers in Changhua County. They provide local health promotion activities and high-quality care for the aged people in response to the serious social problem of the aging population in Taiwan. The College of Nursing has integrated a team of professional faculty members from various fields. The experienced team leads students to provide regular and long-term services in local institutions or community care centers. Through the German apprenticeship system, students may improve the quality of local long-term care, promote physical and mental health, and upgrade local seniors' life quality. In the meantime, they fulfill the university's social responsibility too.

The English Department of Da-Yeh University Assists Students

in Taking Various Certificates to Promote Employability

The English Department helped students to take teaching and business certificates and diversify their career paths. Twenty-two students obtained the Tourism and Hospitality Professional English Manager(THPEM), 21 students obtained the Conference and Exhibition Professional English Planner(CEPEP), and 18 students obtained the certificate of Teaching knowledge Test(TKT). 

Shih-Chieh Lee, Dean of the Foreign Languages College, delivered certificates to students. He recognized their efforts to leave their comfort zone and challenge themselves in new fields. Dean Lee also emphasized that DYU promotes the German mentorship program and leads students in their professional studies. In addition, through the modular curriculum, students can have interdisciplinary studies and secure multiple specialties. Teachers guide students to take tests for relevant certificates to enhance their employability.

The English Department has a wide range of career paths, including language teaching, trade, convention, and tourism. Students are thus advised to take certificates as mentioned, said the vice-chairperson, Chin Ching Lee. The most impressive is that the students all joined the discussion sections spontaneously by making appointments online between 9:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. The hard-working spirit deserves praise.