Summary and Highlights for the 2025 Goal Achievements
The overall Project implemented the University's educational philosophy and development strategy, integrating national development and education policies and echoing the spirit of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Institutional research programs were used to provide feedback and refine the Project. The “Joint Meeting of Higher Education Sprout Project,” chaired by the President of the University, regularly reviewed the progress and effectiveness of the implementation of the Project. In the meantime, the University’s website set up a “Platform of Intelligent Decision-Making for Information about the University’s Affairs” and a “Chung Yuan Higher Education Sprout Website,” and issued the e-newsletters to provide platforms for the disclosure of information. Highlights of implementing the Project are as follows:
1. Promote Diverse Learning Paths, Strengthen Students’ Ability to Solve Problems, and Deepen Integration of Emerging Technologies into Teaching
Regarding diverse learning pathways, the Project promoted multiple majors, minors, departmental transfers, and self-designed interdisciplinary specializations, supplemented by self-selected academic mentors to help students develop their aptitude and adaptive ability. In collaboration with the Taiwan Higher Education Artificial Intelligence Program Alliance, students were provided with opportunities to study AI courses across institutions. The university enriched its courses regarding online digital programming, generative AI, and NVIDIA curriculum (five faculty members hold NVIDIA DLI (Deep Learning Institute) certificates), providing students with diverse and abundant digital self-directed learning resources to cultivate their independent learning abilities. To foster students' problem-solving skills, the University offered foundational physics courses such as “Computational Thinking and Programming” and “Introduction to Natural Sciences and Artificial Intelligence,” integrating generative AI and metaverse teaching applications to support practical teaching, enhance student interest and effectiveness, and cultivate basic programming and logical thinking abilities. Utilizing the IEET (Institute of Engineering Education Taiwan) engineering education framework and the GCSP (Grand Challenges Scholars Program) certification program, the University incorporated the CDIO (Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate) innovative teaching model and combined the PBL (Problem-Based Learning) and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) interdisciplinary teaching methods to strengthen students' innovation and practical abilities. New general education courses integrated media literacy and information interpretation to enhance students' media literacy, information analysis, and logical reasoning skills. The University also organized the “Future Problem Solving Ability Competition,” inviting industry professionals to jointly set topics and serve as judges, to cultivate students' problem-solving abilities through training and practical experience. Regarding the integration of emerging technologies into teaching, the University held the “AI Teaching and Learning Benchmark Course Practice and Achievement Exhibition Competition” to promote the application of AI tools and technologies in the teaching field, assisted teachers in conducting science and technology innovation teaching, and encouraged students to use technology for interdisciplinary self-directed learning, thereby deepening the effectiveness of smart learning.
2. Promote Internationally Co-Constructed Research, Establish Foresight Areas’ Verification Sites, and Nurture Cutting-Edge Industries’ Professional Talent
In 2025, Stanford University announced Top 2% top-notch scientists globally, with 27 faculty members of the University being ranked for their “Career Impact Ranking (1960-2024)” and 12 faculty members being ranked for their “Scientific Impact Ranking (2024).” The University co-constructed collaborations with internationally renowned universities, such as Massachusetts Institute of Technology of USA, Harvard University of USA, Kyoto University of Japan, Université de Toulouse of France, etc., focusing on transformation of innovative key technologies and, in 2025, established verification sites for the sustainable energy and biomedical fields to actively cultivate the research talents for the cutting-edge technologies. Moreover, the University joined hands with the Department of Youth Affairs, Tauyuan City Government, to collaborate on international accelerator “Skyline,” to lead a startup team to participate in Echelon Singapore 2025, a leading Asian innovation and entrepreneurship exhibition, demonstrating the achievements at a dedicated “Chung Yuan Christian University Pavilion.” The R&D Center for Membrane Technology signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Institute of Quantum Sciences and Technology (QST) of Japan to launch jointly transnational technical verification. In addition, the Smart Manufacturing Center (chosen to be one of the flagship delegates of the plastic molding field) joined the Taiwan Mold Joint Service Center and, in 2025, obtained several subsidies from the Industrial Development Administration, Minister of Economic Affairs, regarding “Transformation of High-End Manufacturing for the Mold Industry” and “Counseling Program on Innovative Value-Added Application for Smart Manufacturing.” Furthermore, the Quantum Information Center signed an MOU with the United Nations supported international organization, the Social Impact Investment Foundation (SIIF-UN), to promote interdisciplinary education combining quantum computing with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), cultivating young talents with both global perspectives and technological literacy.
3. Arrange Diversified International Cooperation, Integrate International Administrative Support Measures, and Refine Friendly Campus with Ethnic Integration
The University participated in the organizations of Asian service learning, such as AUAP (Association of Universities in Asia and the Pacific – the University was elected to one of the members in its Executive Board), ACUCA (Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia – the University assumed the responsibility of its Vice President), and GCSP (Grand Challenges Scholars Program, established by the National Academy of Engineering of the United States), to nurture the new-era talents with international perspectives. Moreover, the University promoted the dual-degree programs, united with the sister universities (such as Nanyang Technological University of Singapore, Bandung Institute of Technology of Indonesia, Middle Tennessee State University of the United States, etc.) to offer courses cooperatively, held Global Partner University Expo , an international forum and International Leadership Experience Programs, signed multiple-university alliance agreements, and enhanced the opportunities for bilateral international studies and exchanges for the students. Furthermore, the University united a special chapter of internalization, integrated administrative support measures, created “co-living and co-learning” culture of residential college, held exchange activities for diverse ethnic groups and a culture week for overseas students and indigenous people, and promoted cross-cultural interactions – allowing students from various countries and different ethnic groups to experience commonality in university’s group life and creating a global friendly campus.
4. Link Sustainably Revitalized Resources, Establish Sustainable Mechanism for Talent Cultivation, and Exercise Influence of University's Social Responsibility
The University issued “Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) Evaluation Indicator Mechanism,” with three stages – checking-up, counseling, and disclosure – to activate the small and intermediate enterprises’ path to sustainability. In addition, the University established the “Academy of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ethics and Global Governance,” promoted AI+SDGs education, cultivated talents with resiliency, and hosted the “Sustainable Infinite City” University Social Responsibility (USR) Forum and Achievement Exhibition, inviting experts from industry, government, and academia to share experiences in local revitalization, sustainable talent cultivation, and social practice experience to demonstrate various sustainable achievements. Moreover, the University collaborated with local revitalization organizations, UCSI University of Malaysia, and other partners to push for sustainable actions and expand the transnational USR cooperation network. Furthermore, the University continued to promote 17 SDGs curriculum modules, integrating sustainability concepts into social practices and general education courses. Through the USR courses and projects, the University enhanced cooperation among students and local governments, residents, and industries, cultivated talents with both professionalism and character to meet the needs of future society and industry, and exercised the influence of university social responsibility.
