In the 2023-2024 Higher Education Sprout Project, National Dong Hwa University adopted the core philosophy of “30 Years of Excellence: Dong Hwa with AI”, focusing on implementing educational actions based on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) sustainability. The university has excelled in deepening cross-disciplinary collaboration and achieved the following highlights:
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Teaching Innovation and Advancement |
Teaching Innovation and Cross-disciplinary Learning
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- Cross-disciplinary AI Application Micro-programs: Established seven micro-programs, covering smart technology, humanities and social sciences, and environmental technology, integrating theory and practice to enhance students' AI capabilities.
- Generative AI Implementation: Ranked 11th globally in the Generative AI Applications category in the 2024 WURI Innovative Universities Rankings.
- MOOCs Excellence: Received the 2024 Taiwan Open Education Excellence Award for MOOCs and Micro-credit Courses and the Demonstration Award for the Use of Open Educational Resources.
- Outstanding Teaching Practice Research Plans: In 2023, 31 faculty members were approved under the Teaching Practice Research Program, including one who achieved consecutive recognitions in 2021 and 2022.
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Upholding Social Responsibility
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Guiding Faculty and Students to Engage in Practical Learning in the Hualien-Taitung Region
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- Campus Sustainability Development: Recognized with the Top 10 Model Universities for Sustainability Award in the 2024 Taiwan Sustainable University Awards.
- Environmental Education and Action: Established a disaster information platform and promoted the "Coexistence and Co-prosperity" concept through StoryMaps competitions, achieving national-level accolades.
- Indigenous Cultural Preservation: Held 24 courses on indigenous languages, integrating tribal culture and creative projects, culminating in a historical musical drama that won a national championship.
- Student Local Practices: Four student teams received funding under the 2024 Hualien Youth Dreamers initiative.
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Industry-Academia Collaboration
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Integrating Sustainability Themes with Hualien-Taitung's Unique Industries |
Optimizing Pesticide Testing Processes: Eastern Taiwan Center for Pesticide and Toxic Substance Analysis completed over 1,800 test cases this year.
Expanding Biomass Energy Applications: The Energy Technology Center developed modular gasification furnace technology, aligned with the 2050 net-zero strategy, processing approximately 550 kilograms of agricultural waste this year.
Encouraging Financial Certification: Students were motivated to obtain finance-related certificates, including sustainable finance credentials.
Photovoltaic Technician Certification Training: Prepared students for the Ministry of Labor’s Class B technician exam, with over 50% achieving above 90% in technical tests by the end of the program.
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Enhancing Public Accessibility of Higher Education |
Enhancing Support for Economically and Culturally Disadvantaged Students |
- Admission of Economically Disadvantaged Students: Ensured diverse admission pathways, maintaining the ratio of disadvantaged students at 13.68%.
- Diverse Learning and Career Guidance Programs: Organized various pre-employment training, language enhancement, computer skills, and career counseling activities in 2023, benefiting over 300 participants. Examples include the Takeoff Team Training and TOEIC Reading Workshop.
- Functional Team Training for Students: Adopted the concept of "Campus as a Practical Field" to foster teamwork and leadership skills among students.
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