Achievements in the Academic Year 111 Plan (CTM)

1.   Creating a high-quality bilingual learning environment

• Establishing the College of Technology Management (CTM) EMI dedicated office: Appointing 1 dedicated director and 1 assistant responsible for promoting the EMI project.
• Providing a friendly environment for international students and faculty: CTM offers an International Bachelor of Business Administration (IBBA) program and an International Master of Business Administration (IMBA) program. Foreign students and faculty make up more than 10% of the total student and faculty population. The college and its eight departments have established websites with comprehensive content in both Chinese and English, ensuring easy access and transparent information for students. Relevant policies and regulations within the college are bilingual, facilitating inquiries for foreign faculty and students. A bilingual monthly e-newsletter, edited by students, is published to keep the entire college community informed of the latest news and updates. In the academic year 111, bilingual signage has been completed for all spaces within the college (B1-9 floors), optimizing both hardware and software facilities.
• Internationalizing Enrollment: In the academic year 110, the College of Technology Management established the Bachelor's International Program, admitting foreign undergraduate students. In the 110th and 111th academic years, 29 and 39 students were respectively enrolled, with the majority coming from Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand. Currently, there are 42 international students in the IMBA master's program, with a significant number from Indonesia, Thailand, and France. Despite the impact of the pandemic on recruitment and promotional activities, the college continues to attract foreign students to study in Taiwan through outstanding faculty and professional teaching. The college maintains a proportionate representation of international students to create a truly internationalized learning environment.

2.   Effectively enhancing the quality of English language instruction

• Establishment of Regulations Pertaining to EMI: The 'Regulations for English-Taught Courses in the College of Technology Management in National Tsing Hua University' were instituted in 2021. These regulations stipulate that instruction, course materials, and assessments should primarily be conducted in English. Additionally, the end-of-term student feedback for courses must not fall below 4.0 points. In the academic year 111, a total of 106 EMI courses were offered, with a maximum teaching evaluation score of 5 points. The average score achieved was 4.5 points.
• Every semester, a survey is distributed for EMI course teaching assistants, filled out by students enrolled in those courses. The questionnaire covers four major aspects: teaching content, instructional methods, work attitude, and overall assessment. The evaluation is based on a scale of 1 to 5, with an average score of 4.5 points.
• In the academic year 111, the percentage of sophomores and first-year master's students with more than 20% of their credits taken in English-taught courses was 59.1% and 75.9%, respectively. This marks a notable increase compared to the initially estimated plan of 40% and 67%, representing growth of 19.1% and 8.9%, respectively. The college will continue to encourage and support students in selecting EMI courses.

3.    Facilitating faculty and students to connect with the world

• Initiating international exchange and learning opportunities for students: The CTM has an Office of International Affairs responsible for overseeing outbound exchange programs and dual-degree initiatives with sister universities. Currently, the college has partnerships with 25 institutions in North America, Europe, and Asia, offering opportunities for dual degrees, student exchanges, and faculty exchanges. The college has established relevant subsidy policies to encourage students to participate in overseas professional competitions, international conference presentations, dual-degree programs, and sister university exchange programs during their academic studies, thereby expanding their international perspectives. In the academic year 111, a total of 26 students applied for outbound exchange programs.
• Subsidizing English Proficiency Testing for Students: In order to encourage students to participate in English proficiency testing, 50% of the registration fees are subsidized. Since the inception of the program, 47 students have successfully applied for this subsidy, with 42 students achieving a level of CEFR B2 or above.
• Providing an Academic Platform for Students to Apply English Proficiency: The Brownbag Series invites faculty and students from both inside and outside the university to share papers and research topics during lunchtime. Since its inception, 24 sessions have been organized.
• Providing Students with English Practice through CTM English Corner: Organized by the EMI Office, CTM English Corner offers a delightful way for students to practice and learn English by exploring various themes related to different cultures, international study and work experiences, and everyday life. The goal is to enhance English communication confidence, as well as to train listening and speaking skills. This activity serves as an opportunity for both international and local students to interact, and students from the College of Engineering and the College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, who are also part of the EMI program, are invited to participate, promoting the sharing of learning resources. In the academic year 111, a total of 17 sessions were held, with 507 participants in total, and 370 participants from the CTM.