Academic Year 2013 Table of Contents 04 ......... Foreword 06 ......... About I-Shou University 12 ......... Objectives and Vision 13 ......... Annual Chronicle 17 ......... ISU Overview 18 ......... (1)Number of Faculty, Staff & Students 19 ......... (2)Programs 20 ......... (3)Extension Education Courses 22 ......... (4)Faculty Receiving Promotions 22 ......... (5)Newly-Appointed Faculty 22 ......... (6)Retired Faculty and Staff Members 23 ......... (7)Performance on Industry-University Collaboration and Incubation 24 ......... (8)Library Collections 25 ......... (9)An Overview of International Students and Mainland Chinese Students 28 ......... (10)Photos of the Year 36 ......... Academic and R&D Achievements of ISU Faculty/Students 37 ......... (1)Important Publications 40 ......... (2)Research Projects 40 ......... (3) Important Journal Papers 41 ......... (4)Patents and Awards 46 ......... Exchanges and Visits 47 ......... (1)Domestic and Overseas Visits 49 ......... (2)Domestic and Overseas Guests 56 ......... (3)Academic Events 57 ......... (4)International Partnerships 59 ......... (5)Academic Cooperation and Exchanges with Mainland Chinese Universities 61 ......... Extraordinary Achievements 62 ......... (1)Outstanding Performance and Honors 68 ......... (2)Distinguished Alumni 69 ......... (3)Domestic and Overseas Evaluation Events 70 ......... ISU Alumni Association 72 ......... Other Significant Events 78 ......... ● Digital Information 81 ......... ● Afterword 2 I-Shou University Yearbook 2013 3 Foreword How t i me f l ie s! T h i s ye a r w it ne s s e s t he pu bl ic a t ion of t he fou r t h e d it ion of I- Shou Un ive r sit y Ye a r b o ok . ISU’s a ch ieve me nt s i n t he p a st a c a d e m ic ye a r a r e s ome t h i ng t o b e p rou d of. Ac c ord i ng t o t he s u r vey on Ta iwa n’s b e st bu si ne ss c ol lege s by x Fut u r e Lt d . i n 2 013, I S U ’s C ol l e g e of M a n a g e m e n t w a s r a n k e d 8 t h i s l a n d w i d e a n d 3 r d a m o n g d o m e s t i c p r iv a t e u n ive r sit ie s . ISU a l s o p a s s e d w it h f ly i n g c olo r s t he 2013 Eva lu a t io n of G e ne r a l E d u c at ion a nd t he Se c ond - C ycle P r og r a m Eva lu at ion c ond uc t e d by t he H ig he r E d uc at ion Ev a lu a t io n & Ac c r e d it a t io n C ou n c i l of Ta iwa n , m a k i n g it t he o n ly i n s t it u t io n of h ig h e r lea r n i ng i n Ta iwa n t o pa ss t he se t wo eva lu at ion s at once. Moreove r, t he est abl ish me nt of t he Scho ol of Me d ici ne for I nt e r n at ion a l St ude nt s, t he f i r st of it s k i nd i n Ta iwa n , i n t he Academ ic Yea r 2013 ma rked a n i mpor t a nt m ilestone on t he road towa rds t he est ablish ment of t he C ol lege of Me d ic i ne , w it h 34 i nt e r n a t ion a l s t u d e nt s f r om 12 d i f fe r e nt d iplom a t ic al l ies a s it s f i r st bat ch of st ude nt s. So fa r, ISU ha s welcomed ma ny Hea d s of St at e t o it s College of Med ici ne a nd t he nea rby E-Da Hospit al. W hen it comes to i nter nat ionali zat ion, ISU not on ly puts a g reat deal of ef for t i nto ma rket i ng a nd t he of fer i ng of a wide ra nge of i nc e nt ive s , but it a l so ex p e c t s t o m a ke p osit ive c ont r ibut ion s t o i nt e r n at ion a l i z at ion a nd global med ical ser vices. T he h ig he r educat ion ISU prov ides h a s long bee n ch a r a ct e r i zed by a good bala nce of t h e o r y a n d p r a c t i c e , cl o s e c ol l a b o r a t i o n w i t h i n d u s t r i e s , a n d c o n s i d e r a bl e e f fo r t s i n t o i nt e r n at ion a l i z at ion. At t r a c t i ng mor e i nt e r n at ion a l st ude nt s t o st udy i n Ta iwa n w i l l help r e d u c e t h e i m p a c t of l ow b i r t h r a t e , i n a d d i t i o n t o r a i s i n g t h e v i s i b i l i t y a n d s t a t u s of Taiwa n-based i nst it ut ions of h ig her educat ion i n academ ia, keep pace wit h t he development of h ig her education worldwide, a nd help domestic st udents acqui re i nter national pe r spect ives a nd global mobil it y. Apa r t f rom cla ssroom i n st r uct ion , st ude nt s a re st rongly encou raged to engage i n i n-dept h a nd i nterdiscipli na r y st udies as well as to lea r n a nd g row accord i ng to t hei r ow n i mpulses, needs, a nd abilit ies. 4 I-Shou University Yearbook 2013 To a t t r a c t m o r e t a l e n t e d p e o pl e t o t e a c h o r s t u d y a t I S U, i t s f a c u l t y m e m b e r s c a n b e p romot e d t o a h ig he r a ca de m ic r a n k a s long a s t hey me et c e r t a i n c r it e r ia of resea rch, teach i ng, i ndust r y-u n iversit y collaborat ion, a nd cou nseli ng & ser vice, wh ile st udents a re publicly praised for t hei r accomplish ments ach ieved wit h i n or outside t he Un iversit y. Over the yea rs, the plu m meti ng bi r th rate has become a n u rgent concer n for Taiwa n’s h ig her educat ion, a nd t herefore, ISU has been prepa r i ng a ser ies of st rategies t o h e l p r e ve r s e t h e p o t e n t i a l l y h a r m f u l e f f e c t s of t h i s t r e n d . I n f a c t , Ta i w a n h a s e x p e r ie n c e d t h e i n it i a l i m p a c t of a g r a d u a l d e c r e a s e i n t h e nu m b e r of n e w c ol lege e n rol le e s ove r t he pa st few ye a r s. A s fa r a s ISU is c once r ne d , t he key t o at t r a ct i ng p ot e nt i a l s t u d e nt s a n d w i n n i n g r e c og n it io n f r om t he i r p a r e nt s i s fe a t u r e d t e a ch i n g cha racter ized by dif ferent iat ion a nd h ig h added value. For one t h i ng, ISU is const a ntly s t r i v i n g t o e n h a n c e i t s i n t e r n a t i o n a l i m a g e t o a t t r a c t i n t e r n a t i o n a l s t u d e n t s . Fo r a not her, it has a f i r m com m it ment to t he conti nuous i mprovement of teach i ng qualit y, a st rong bala nce of t heor y a nd pract ice, a nd close collaborat ion w it h t he i ndust r y. I n so doi ng, ISU expects to become a n i nstit ution of h ig her education wit h disti ng uish i ng feat u res. ISU w ill not rest on it s lau rels as a bench ma rk pr ivate comprehensive u n iver sit y i n sout he r n Taiwa n. I n my capa cit y a s P resident, I a m con f ident of shapi ng ISU i nto a prestigious pr ivate comprehensive u n iversit y i n Taiwa n a nd ult i mately i nto a worldrenow ned Taiwa n-based pr ivate i nstit ution of h ig her educat ion! Shaw Jei-fu, Ph.D. President Aug ust 2014 5 About I-Shou University I-Shou University, the Pride of Guanyinshan Area in Southern Taiwan Si t u a t e d i n t h e G u a n y i n s h a n a r e a of n o r t h e a s t e r n K a o h s i u n g , I S U w a s fo u n d e d b y M r. L i n I - s h o u t o c o m m e m o r a t e h i s m ot h e r a s wel l a s t o b e n ef it t h e v i l l a ge s a n d t ow n s wh e r e h e s t a r t e d h i s bu si n e s s . I SU s t a r t e d t o r e c r u i t s t u d e n t s i n 19 9 0. W i t h i t s c o n t i n u o u s d e ve l o p m e n t , I S U c u r r e n t l y h a s 8 c ol l e g e s , 41 de pa r t me nt s (i nclud i ng t he Scho ol of C h i ne se Me d ici ne for Post Ba c ca lau r e at e a nd t he Scho ol of Me d ici ne fo r I n t e r n a t io n a l St u d e n t s), 18 m a s t e r’s p r og r a m s , a n d 7 d o c t o r a l p r og r a m s . T h e D iv i s io n of C o n t i n u i n g E ducat ion ha s 17 eve n i ng ba chelor’s deg ree prog r a m s, 10 i n-se r v ice m a st e r’s prog r a m s, 3 t wo -yea r i n-se r v ice ba chelor’s deg ree prog r a m s, a nd 3 ba chelor’s deg ree prog r a m s for i nd ige nou s peoples. ISU h a s a st ude nt body of ne a rly 18,0 0 0, a nd 546 f u l l-t i me fa c u lt y me mb e r s, 87% of whom p osse ss a do c t or a l d eg r e e, m a k i ng it a you ng a nd prom isi ng i n st it ut ion of h ig he r educat ion w it h g reat pot e nt ial. A Wealth of Academic and Industrial Resources Supported by E United Group E Un it ed G roup, t o wh ich ISU is af f iliat ed , e ngages i n t he bu si nesses of m a nu fa ct u r i ng, med ical se r v ices, e d uc at ion , a s wel l a s r e a l e st at e & leis u r e d evelopme nt . I n a d d it ion t o Yieh Phu i Ent e r p r ise C o., Lt d . a nd Yieh Un it e d St e el C or p or at ion (r a n ke d 3rd pla c e i n st a i n le ss st e el p r o d uc t ion worldw id e), E Un it e d G r oup ow n s Yieh Phu i Polyest e r P re -Pai nt ed St eel Sheet s Compa ny, E -Da Hospit al, Elit e r I nt e r n at ion al Cor p., E -Da Royal Hot el, E -Da Sk yla rk Hot el, E -Da T heme Pa rk , et c. Wit h t he ge ne rou s f i n a ncial suppor t f rom E Un it ed G roup, ISU ha s equ ipme nt a nd fa cilit ies t hat a re u npa r alleled a mong ot he r u n ive r sit ies i n Taiwa n. A lso, ISU is one of t he few c ompr ehe n sive u n ive r sit ie s, t h at va lue s b ot h t he or y a nd p r a c t ic e a nd is c og n i z a nt of a nd respon sive t o t he need s of i ndu st r ies. Industry-University Collaboration with 339 Business Entities In addition to collaboration with companies aff iliated with E United Group, ISU actively seeks oppor t u n it ies to work w it h ot her bu si ness ent it ies for i nter nsh ip prog r a ms. By so doi ng, st udent s a re prov ided w it h more ha nd s- on expe r ie nce t hat wou ld pre pa re t he m for t he job m a rket i n d if fe re nt sect or s. T he re a re 339 bu si ness e nt it ies work i ng ha nd i n ha nd w it h ISU i n t he for m of i ndu st r y-u n ive r sit y collabor at ion , i nclud i ng i n d u s t r ie s of t e c h n olog y, ele c t r o n ic s , m e d ic a l s e r v ic e s , i r o n & s t e el , h o s p it a l it y, d e p a r t m e n t s t o r e s , a n d hot el s. ISU a s pi r e s t o me e t t he ne e d s of d i f fe r e nt i nd u s t r ie s , c u lt ivat e p r ofe s sion a l t a le nt s , a nd c a r r y out u n ive r sit y-specif ic resea rch project s. Immediate Surroundings G u a ny i n sh a n , whe r e ISU is lo cat e d , h a s pic t u r e s q ue sc e ne r y a nd lu sh la nd scap e. O ve r t he p a st ye a r s, E Un it e d G r ou p h a s m a d e a m a s sive i nve s t m e nt t o d e velo p E - D a Wo rld , a b r a n d -n e w e nt e r t a i n m e nt hu b fo r ISU st ude nt s, st af fe r s, fa cu lt y membe r s, a nd reside nt s who live nea rby. Wit h i n t he prox i m it y, t he re a re t wo hot els, a n outlet mall, a nd a t heme pa rk w it h re plicat ed sce nes f rom t he Aegea n Sea. Internship Opportunities T h a n k s t o t h e b o u n t i f u l r e s o u r c e s f r o m E Un it e d G r o u p, I SU s t u d e n t s h ave t h e b e s t lo c a t io n s t o g a i n p r a c t ic a l e x p e r ie n c e. Fo r e x a m ple , s t u d e n t s of t h e C ol le g e of Me d ic i n e c a n d o t h e i r i n t e r n s h i p s a t E - D a Hospit al, a nd st ude nt s major i ng i n t ou r ism or hospit alit y ca n obt ai n pr a ct ical expe r ie nce at st ude nt t r ai n i ng f a c i l i t i e s o n c a m p u s , s u c h a s I S U I n t e r n a t i o n a l H o u s e s I & I I , C i t y L i g h t R e s t a u r a n t , S t u d e n t Tr a i n i n g K it chen a nd t he li ke. St udent s at a ny of t he ot her de pa r t ment s may become i nter ns i n t he compa n ies af f iliat ed w it h E Un it ed G roup or E -DA World. 6 I-Shou University Yearbook 2013 Academic Features Wit h t he suppor t of E Un it ed G roup, ISU prov ides subst a nt ial of fe r s t o rec r u it fa cu lt y me mbe r s w it h resea rch specialt ies a nd pr a ct ical expe r ie nces f rom d if fe re nt d iscipl i nes a nd profession s. I n rega rd t o cu r r icu lu m de sig n , ISU u nde rl i ne s t he i mp or t a nc e of b ot h t he or y a nd p r a c t ic e, a nd i nc or p or at e t he m i nt o t e a ch i ng a nd ex p e r i me nt s. Fa c u lt y me mb e r s a r e e nc ou r a ge d t o g u id e st u d e nt s i n c ond uc t i ng not on ly resea rch i n t hei r respect ive f ield s but also i n i nt e rd iscipli n a r y st ud ies. International College: A Total Immersion Learning Environment in English I n o r d e r t o e x p a n d s t u d e n t s’ h o r i z o n s a n d t r a n s fo r m t h e c a m p u s i n t o a n i n t e r n a t i o n a l o n e , I S U e s t a bl i s h e d t h e I n t e r n a t io n a l C ol le g e i n 2 0 0 9 t o c u lt iv a t e p r o m i si n g yo u n g t a le n t s i n i n t e r n a t io n a l af fai r s i n a n English-spea k i ng e nv i ron me nt. T he I nt e r n at ion al College cu r re ntly h a s fou r de pa r t me nt s: t h e D e p a r t m e nt of I nt e r n a t io n a l Bu si n e s s Ad m i n i s t r a t io n , t h e D e p a r t m e nt of I nt e r n a t io n a l Fi n a n c e , t h e D e p a r t m e n t o f I n t e r n a t i o n a l To u r i s m a n d H o s p i t a l i t y, a n d t h e D e p a r t m e n t o f E n t e r t a i n m e n t Ma n age me nt. A l l of t he re qu i re d cou r se s a re t aug ht i n Eng l ish. T he I nt e r n at ion a l Col lege a lso of fe r s st ude nt s c red it cou r ses or double deg ree prog r a m s at pa r t ne r u n ive r sit ies ove r sea s. Moreove r, st ude nt s i n t he ju n ior yea r ca n apply for t a k i ng cou r ses or h av i ng t hei r i nt e r n sh ips at pa r t ne r u n ive r sit ies i n t he U.K., t he U.S., Au st r alia , Asia , et c. Career Programs: The Key to Finding Employment I S U pl a c e s g r e a t e m p h a s i s o n d e ve lo p i n g s t u d e n t s’ e m ploy a b i l i t y, s o i t of fe r s a c a r e e r p r o g r a m i n c ombi n at ion w it h t he i nd u s t r ia l t a le nt t r a i n i ng p r og r a m s. To t h i s e nd , ISU i nv it e s le c t u r e r s f r om d i f fe r e nt i nd u st r ie s for s p e ci f ic p r ofe s sion a l c ou r se s t o help st u d e nt s ga i n a b e t t e r u nd e r st a nd i ng i n t he i r f ield s of ex p e r t i s e s o a s t o g a i n a c om p e t it ive e d ge. I n t h i s way t he y a r e b e t t e r p r e p a r e d w it h sk ills a nd k nowledge requ i red t o e nt e r t he job m a rket once t hey h ave g r a du at ed. 7 Board of Trustees University Council University Development Advisory Council President Vice Presidents Committees 8 Development Goals & Strategies Planning Committee Standardization Committee for Administrative Procedures Staff Grievance Committee Faculty Plea and Arbitration Committee Student Appellate Committee Extension Education Planning Committee Social Service Planning Committee Committee of Library and Information Services Teacher Review Committee Curriculum Committee Campus Planning Committee Financial Planning Committee Committee of Gender Equity Education General Education Committee Committee for Campus Information Technology Promotion Others I-Shou University Yearbook 2013 Councils University Administration Council University Academic Council Student Affairs Council General Affairs Council Departmental (College, Institute, Center or Division) Affairs Council Academic Units Center for General Education Core Curriculum Section Liberal Arts Education Section Physical Education & Health Education Section College of Electrical and Information Engineering Dept. of Electrial Engineering Dept. of Electronic Engineering Dept. of Information Engineering Dept. of Information Management Dept. of Communication Engineering College of Science and Engineering Dept. of Mechanical and Automation Engineering Dept. of Chemical Engineering Dept. of Civil and Ecological Engineering Dept. of Applied Mathematics Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering Institute of Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering College of Management College of Language Arts International College Dept. of International Business Administration Dept. of Industrial Management Dept. of Applied English Dept. of Business Administration Dept. of Applied Japanese Dept. of International Finance Dept. of Finance Language Center Dept. of International Tourism and Hospitality Dept. of Accounting Dept. of Entertainment Management College of Medicine College of Communication and Design Dept. of Biomedical Engineering Dept. of Leisure Management Dept. of Mass Communication Dept. of Healthcare Administration Dept. of Hospitality Management Dept. of Digital Media Design Dept. of Nursing Dept. of Tourism Dept. of Creative Product Design Dept. of Physical Therapy Dept. of Culinary Arts Management Dept. of Film and Television Dept. of International Business Dept. of Biological Science and Technology Dept. of Public Policy and Management Dept. of Medical Imaging and Radiological Sciences MBA Program Dept. of Occupational Therapy PhD Program Dept. of Health Management PMBA Program College of Tourism and Hospitality Dept. of Nutritioin School of Chinese Medicine for Post Baccalaureate School of Medicine for International Students 9 Administrative Units (I) Office of Academic Affairs Curriculum Section Registration Section Admissions Section Assessment Section Office of Student Affairs Student Campus Life Guidance Section Student Activity Section Health Section Counseling & Guidance Section Service Education Section Office of General Affairs Office of Research and Development General Affairs Section Academic Development Section Cashier Section Analysis & Evaluation Section Documentation Section General Planning Section Property Management Section Precious Instrument Center Construction & Maintenance Section Headquarters for IndustryUniversity Collaboration & Intellectual Property Management IndustryUniversity Collaboration Section Intellectual Property Management & Technology Transfer Section Center for Innovation & Incubation Biomedical Engineering Research Center Food Science & Biotechnology Research Center Medical Instrument Center Metal Materials Development Center 10 I-Shou University Yearbook 2013 Office of International Affairs Office of Cross-Strait Affairs Division of Continuing Education Office of Library & Information Services Extension Education Center International Cooperation Section Collaboration & Exchange Section Academic Affairs Section Library Resources Section Curriculum Promotion & Planning Section International Student Section Student Affairs Section Student Affairs Section Circulation & Reference Section Administration & Accounting Section General Affairs Section Administrative Systems Management Section Information Network Section Information Application Section Administrative Units (II) Center for Teaching & Learning Development Faculty Professional Development Section Learning Resource Section Teaching Excellence Section Career Development Center Indigenous Development Center Office of Human Resources Career & Employment Counseling Section Human Resource Development Section Alumni Service Section Competence Appraisal Section Office of Accounting Budgeting Section Auditing Section Accounting Section Office of Military Education Office of Physical Education Physical Education Teaching Section Sports Event Section Labor Safety & Hygiene Office Office of Secretariat Office of Auditing Teaching & Practice Headquarters Safety Section General Affairs Section Business Management Training Center Hygiene Section Legal Affairs Section Clinical Skill Educational Center Public Affairs Section Entertainment Management Training Center Multimedia Center ISU Hospitality Operation Center 11 Objectives and Vision Philosophy 1.To e st abl ish le a r n i ng a r e n a s a nd mu lt i- d i me n sion a l mo dels t h at prov ide t op -not ch h ig he r educat ion to solidif y st udents’ cha racter buildups a nd professional capabilit ies. 2 .To d el ive r fe a t u r e d t e a c h i n g a n d s p e c i a l i z e d r e s e a r c h of a c a d e m i a w it h i n d u s t r ie s a n d com mu n it ies, t hereby promot i ng a platfor m for applyi ng a nd sha r i ng k nowledge. 3.To e n h a n c e i n t e r n a t io n a l c o o p e r a t io n a n d e xc h a n g e s t o h el p e n l a r g e a l l I S U m e m b e r s’ worldviews a nd concer ns for global issues. 4.To bu i ld a profession a l, respe ct f u l a nd et h ical e nv i ron me nt t h at fa cil it at es ISU me mbe r s’ i nt ellect u al a nd life at t ai n ment s wh ile consolid at i ng ser v ices a nd cont r ibut ions to societ y i n general. Vision I - S h o u U n i ve r s i t y a i m s t o b e a n i n t e r n a t i o n a l c o m p r e h e n s i ve u n i ve r s i t y t h a t c h a m p i o n s I ntellect u al i n novat ion, Social engagement, a nd Un iversal sust ai nabilit y. Mission Excellent Teach i ng, Feat u red Resea rch, Excellent Ser vice, I nter nat ional Con nect ions Educational Objective Nu r t u r i ng st udents to become prag matic a nd i n novative professionals who have good ma n ners, behave wit h i nteg r it y, a nd always show t hei r dy na m ism University-level Core Competences Professional Exper t ise, Global Perspect ive, I nfor mat ion Tech nolog y, I n novation & I nteg ration University-level Humanism Qualities Social Awa reness, Et h ics & Moralit y, Life At t it udes 12 I-Shou University Yearbook 2013 Annual Chronicle Date Description Jun. 1, 2013 ~ May 31, 2015 ISU received a subsidy from the KTP Regional Resource Center for Teaching and Learning as a partner school under the 3rd phase of the Plan of Promoting Regional Teaching Resource Integration and Sharing of Institutions of Higher Education. Aug. 1, 2013 1. The School of Medicine for International Students was formally inaugurated. 2. The Dept. of Nursing had one new program: Bachelor’s Degree Program for Indigenous Peoples. 3. The master’s program of the Dept. of Industrial Management offers two concentrations: Industrial Management and Creative Product Design. Aug. 1, 2013 ~ Jul. 31, 2014 ISU received a subsidy from the KTP Regional Resource Center for Teaching and Learning under the 2013 School Actualization Program. Aug. 1, 2013 ~ Jul. 31, 2015 ISU received a subsidy from the KTP Regional Resource Center for Teaching and Learning under the 2013-2015 Online Empowerment Program for 12th-Graders. Aug. 7, 2013 Dr. Fu Shen-li, Emeritus President of I-Shou University, was awarded the Education Leadership Award by the World Education Congress. Aug. 20, 2013 The very first graduation ceremony of the overseas master’s program in business administration in Vietnam in the Academic Year 2012 was held in the International Conference Hall on the 10th floor of the Administration Building. Sept. 4, 2013 President Shaw, on behalf of ISU, attended the award ceremony, being publicly awarded by President Ma Ying-jeou the 2013 National Defense Education Outstanding Contribution Award. Sept. 6, 2013 The 35th Annual Meeting of the MLC and the 2013 International Conference of Global Chinese Medical Librarians were held at ISU. Sept. 10, 2013 ISU received an on-site visit on internal control from the Chinese Management Association as commissioned by the Ministry of Education. Sept. 12, 2013 ISU formed a strategic alliance with Kaohsiung Rapid Transit Corporation, a milestone for industry-university collaboration. Sept. 16, 2013 The Ministry of Education officially approved the College of Medicine to be established in the 1st semester of the Academic Year 2013 (Letter No. Tai-Jiao-Gao-Si-Zi 1020131952). Oct. 1, 2013 ISU took two gold, one silver and one bronze medals at the Taipei Int’l Invention Show & Technomart, showcasing its research and development competence. Oct. 3, 2013 The Matriculation and Unveiling Ceremony of the School of Medicine for International Students was held with the attendance of President Ma Ying-jeou and ambassadors from diplomatic allies. Oct. 7, 2013 ISU received an on-site visit on the performance of student affairs, student counseling & guidance, and grant use from the Ministry of Education, being rated “Very Good.” Oct. 14, 2013 ISU entered into partnership with Nishikyushu University in Saga, Japan. 13 Date Description Oct. 15, 2013 ISU was approved by the Ministry of Education to establish the industrial master’s program in kitchenware design and business administration. Oct. 16, 2013 Mr. Clayton Burgin, Minister of the Ministry of Health, Wellness & the Environment of the Government of Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, visited ISU and met Vincentian students studying at ISU. Oct. 16, 2013 ISU received an on-site visit on campus health and hygiene from the Ministry of Education. Nov. 1, 2013 Prof. Yang Jenn-hwa, Director General of the Department of Information and Technology Education, Ministry of Education, was invited to give a speech. Nov. 4, 2013 Prof. Lee Yuan-chuan, Academician from the Academia Sinica, was invited to give a speech. Nov. 25, 2013 ISU was rated “Excellent” by the Ministry of Education for counseling and guidance to international students. Dec. 2, 2013 Mr. Kenny Anthony, Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, visited ISU and met students from the School of Medicine for International Students. Dec. 3, 2013 The 2013 Taiwan-Vietnam Education Forum was held at ISU to provide a platform for the two sides to exchange views and explore avenues for cooperation. Dr. Huang Pi-twan, Political Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Education, R.O.C., Mr. Pham Manh Hung, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Education and Training, Vietnam, Mr. Bui Trong Van, Director of the Vietnam Economic and Culture Office in Taiwan, and Mr. Wang Chin-yen, Deputy Director General of the Education Bureau, Kaohsiung City Government, were among distinguished guests. Dec. 4, 2013 The Labor Safety and Hygiene Office successfully completed the annual ISO 14001 surveillance visit. Dec. 19, 2013 ISU was approved by the Ministry of Education to establish overseas PMBA programs in business administration in Vietnam, offering a total enrollment of 150 students (5 classes: 3 classes jointly offered with Hanoi University of Business & Technology, and the other two with Hong Bang University). Dec. 21, 2013 Sponsored by the International Cooperation and Development Fund, the 2013 TICA Cup Competition was held at ISU to provide a platform for international students to meet one another, and 20 TICA partner schools competed in this event. Jan. 1 ~ Dec. 31, 2014 ISU was granted subsidies by the Ministry of Education under the Program for Promoting Teaching Excellence of Universities for the Years 2013-2014, and the subsidy amount is NT$40 million per year. Jan. 8, 2014 The admission quota for the School of Medicine for International Students in the Academic Year 2014 was 40 (one class) as approved by the Ministry of Education, and a total of 40 candidates were admitted. Jan. 21, 2014 ISU entered into partnership with Northern Illinois University, U.S.A. Jan. 22, 2014 ISU was approved by the Ministry of Education to establish an overseas PMBA program in finance in Vietnam jointly with Foreign Trade University. 14 I-Shou University Yearbook 2013 Date Description Feb. 10, 2014 ISU entered into a strategic alliance agreement with the 8th Corp Command of R.O.C. Army, opening up new avenues for both military and student recruitment. Feb. 25, 2014 The 2014 Taiwan-Japan Industrial Cooperation and Development Forum was held at ISU, and Prof. Fumio Niwa from the Institute of World Studies, Takushoku University, and Prof. Yoshito Koeda from the Department of Pharmacy, Chiba Institute of Science, were invited to share their insights into the industrial economic development in Japan and to exchange views with Taiwan-based industries. Feb. 26 ~ Mar. 6, 2014 ISU Baseball Team took 2nd place of Open Category Level 2 of the 2013 University Baseball League. Mar. 2014 In light of the comments made by the Initial Accreditation Committee of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business as well as the educational objectives established by the College of Management, the College of Tourism & Hospitality, and the International College, respectively, the core competences and performance indicators applicable to undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students were all modified. Mar. 3, 2014 The Extension Education Center was rated 1st place by the Bo-ai Vocational Training Center of the Labor Affairs Bureau, Kaohsiung City Government, for vocational training for disabled citizens. Mar. 5, 2014 The unveiling ceremony of the College of Medicine was held and seen as a major milestone on the road toward international medical education. Mar. 6, 2014 The first job expo in 2014 in southern Taiwan was held at ISU. Mar. 10 ~ 11, 2014 The Counseling and Guidance Section was sponsored by the Ministry of Education to hold the 2014 Empowerment Workshop for Counseling and Guidance Officials of Universities and Colleges. Mar. 25, 2014 Dr. Chiu Jeng-jiann, Director General of the Department of Life Science, Ministry of Science and Technology, was invited to give a speech. Mar. 25, 2014 Mr. Ikuo Kabashima, Governor of Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, visited ISU. Mar. 26, 2014 Officials of Sojo University, Japan, visited ISU to exchange views and explore avenues for academic cooperation. Mar. 27, 2014 ISU entered into a strategic alliance agreement with the Naval Fleet Command. Mar. 27, 2014 ISU was commissioned by the Ministry of Education to hold the southern information session on Education Innovation within Free Economic Pilot Zones. Mar. 28, 2014 ISU was approved by the Ministry of Education to establish a post-baccalaureate bachelor’s degree program in training of tourism and hospitality reserve cadres (Letter No. Tai-Jiao-Ji-Er-Zi 1030041907). This program will begin to admit students in the Academic Year 2014. Apr. 8, 2014 ISU entered into a strategic alliance and partnership agreement with St. Dominic Catholic High School, Kaohsiung Municipal Hsin Hsing Senior High School, and Kaohsiung Municipal Jhong Jheng High School. 15 Date Description Apr. 14, 2014 ISU was rated “Excellent” by the Ministry of Education for campus health and hygiene in the Academic Year 2013. Apr. 15, 2014 Dr. Sun Yi-han, distinguished research fellow from the Academia Sinica, was invited to give a speech. Apr. 18, 2014 The EMBA Program co-hosted the Conference on Cross-strait Business Collaboration, Positioning and Innovation with the Mainland Affairs Council, Executive Yuan. Apr. 24, 2014 ISU co-hosted the Forum on Improvement Strategies and Cooperation in School Actualization with 15 high-quality Kaohsiung-based general and vocational senior high schools. May 2, 2014 ISU entered into partnership with Teikyo University, Japan. May 8, 2014 His Excellency António Quintas do Espírito Santo, Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe, with his wife, visited ISU. May 9, 2014 ~ Apr. 30, 2015 ISU was granted subsidies from the Ministry of Education under the 2014 MOOCs Project. May 12, 2014 Chair Prof. Lai In-jaw, former President of the Judicial Yuan, was invited to give a speech on corporate social responsibility. Jun. 6, 2014 ISU international students, for the first time, boarded R.O.C. military ships during a field trip for national defense education. Jun. 27, 2014 Mr. Zhang Zhi-jun, Minister of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, P.R.C., visited ISU and had a discussion with ISU students. Jun. 30, 2014 ISU entered into a collaboration agreement on a regional robotics center with K-Kingdom, the general sales agent for Lego Mindstorms in Taiwan. Jul. 25, 2014 ISU was commissioned by the Ministry of Education to organize the 2014 Student Affairs Conference for Universities and Colleges: Innovation – Diverse Counseling Strategies to Diverse Students for Better Growth. 16 I-Shou University Yearbook 2013 ISU Overview 17 ISU Overview Number of Faculty, Staff & Students Basic Data Item Students (including international students and mainland Chinese students) Faculty Staff (Based on the data as of March 15, 2014) Category Number Daytime Programs (including undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students) 12,947 Division of Continuing Education (including undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students) 2,842 Total 15,789 Professors 110 Associate Professors 192 Assistant Professors 210 Lecturers 34 Total 546 Faculty with Ph.D. Degrees 482 Full-time Staffers 260 Contract Staffers 105 Contract Project Staffers 52 Custodians 28 Total 445 Some 2,000 exchange students and visiting students study at ISU every academic year. ISU Student-Faculty Ratio: 24.15 (as of the end of June 2014) 18 I-Shou University Yearbook 2013 Programs Department / Institute Dept. of Electrical Engineering Dept. of Electronic Engineering Dept. of Information Engineering Dept. of Information Management Dept. of Communication Engineering Dept. of Industrial Management Dept. of Business Administration Dept. of Finance Dept. of Accounting Dept. of International Business Dept. of Public Policy and Management College of Management EMBA Program PhD Program in Management PMBA Program Dept. of Leisure Management Dept. of Tourism Dept. of Hospitality Management Dept. of Culinary Arts Management College of Tourism and Hospitality Dept. of Applied English Dept. of Applied Japanese Dept. of Chemical Engineering Dept. of Mechanical and Automation Engineering Dept. of Civil and Ecological Engineering Dept. of Applied Mathematics Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering Institute of Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering Dept. of International Business Administration Dept. of International Finance Dept. of International Tourism and Hospitality Dept. of Entertainment Management School of Chinese Medicine for Post Baccalaureate School of Medicine for International Students Dept. of Biomedical Engineering Dept. of Biological Science and Technology Dept. of Physical Therapy Dept. of Medical Imaging and Radiological Sciences Dept. of Occupational Therapy Dept. of Nutrition Dept. of Nursing Dept. of Health Management Dept. of Healthcare Administration Dept. of Mass Communication Dept. of Film and Television Dept. of Digital Media Design Dept. of Creative Product Design College of Communication and Design Total Bachelor’s Degree Program Bachelor’s Degree Program for Indigenous Peoples Master’s Program Two-year In-service Bachelor’s Degree Program PhD Program Evening Bachelor’s Degree Program v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v In-service Master’s Program v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v 41 3 v 18 7 17 3 10 19 Extension Education Courses in Academic Year 2013 Course / Plan Start Date End Date Training in 5S Management System (Commissioned by Chiao Tu Cosmetics Co., Ltd.) Practical Training in Management Competence for Cadre Members (not available to the public) Training for Internal Lecturers for Corporates (not available to the public) Training in Emotion Management and Occupational Ethics (not available to the public) Training in Corporate Culture and Emotion Management for Grassroots Employees (not available to the public) Southern Training Center: Training for Tour Managers and Tourist Guides Training for Travel and Tourism Professionals Citizen Seminar: Training in Online Auction Business Training in Making Presentations and Writing Emails in English (not available to the public) Entry-level Training in Quality Project Management (not available to the public) Practical Training in Photovoltaic Modules (not available to the public) Training in Quality Solutions with Basic Tools of Quality (not available to the public) Training in Problem-solving and Decision-making (not available to the public) Training for Bookkeepers and Tax Return Filing Agents Entry-level Training in Lead Production Management (not available to the public) Training in Mathematics Teaching for First- and Second-Graders of Junior High Schools Auditing in the First Semester of the Academic Year 2013 Non-degree Credit-based Master’s Program in Human Resources Management Training for Personnel at Bus Stations (III) (not available to the public) 2013 Bo-ai Vocational Training Center: Subsidy Scheme for Daytime Vocational Training Equipment for the Physically and Mentally Disabled Advanced Practical Training in Photovoltaic Modules (not available to the public) Training in Testing Physical Properties and Defects in Fasteners (Screws and Nuts) (not available to the public) Training for Tour Managers and Tourist Guides Entry-level Practical Training in Project Management for Equipment Manufacturers (not available to the public) Training in Communication Management for Middle-ranking Managers (not available to the public) Training in Metallographic Manufacture and Basic Principles of Fasteners (Screws and Nuts) (not available to the public) Entry-level Training in CNC Lathe Programming (not available to the public) Advanced Training in Quality Project Management (not available to the public) Training in Project Management and Productivity for Interdepartmental Collaboration (not available to the public) Launch Technologies Co., Ltd. Training in Physical Properties and Heat Treating Techniques of Fasteners (Screws and Nuts) (not available to the public) Advanced Practical Training in Project Management for Equipment Manufacturers (not available to the public) Training in Management for High-ranking, Middle-ranking and Junior Military Officers Basic Training for First-line Managers (1st Session) (not available to the public) Practical Training in Computer-aided Drafting for Kitchenware Practical Training in Computer-aided Drafting for Mechanical Parts Aug. 2, 2013 Aug. 2, 2013 Aug. 12, 2013 Oct. 8, 2013 Aug. 19, 2013 Aug. 28, 2013 Aug. 23, 2013 Sept. 14, 2013 Aug. 23, 2013 Nov. 18, 2013 Aug. 28, 2013 Sept. 2, 2013 Sept. 4, 2013 Nov. 26, 2013 Sept. 30, 2013 Nov. 20, 2013 Sept. 5, 2013 Sept. 12, 2013 Sept. 9, 2013 Sept. 9, 2013 Oct. 16, 2013 Oct. 1, 2013 Sept. 10, 2013 Sept. 25, 2013 Sept. 12, 2013 Sept. 12, 2013 Sept. 14, 2013 Sept. 27, 2013 Dec. 26, 2013 Oct. 19, 2013 Sept. 15, 2013 Oct. 16, 2013 Sept. 16, 2013 Sept. 25, 2013 Oct. 2, 2013 Jan. 31, 2014 Dec. 30, 2013 Nov. 13, 2013 Oct. 4, 2013 Nov. 5, 2013 Oct. 8, 2013 Nov. 12, 2013 Oct. 9, 2013 Nov. 29, 2013 Oct. 9, 2013 Dec. 16, 2013 Oct. 11, 2013 Nov. 12, 2013 Oct. 17, 2013 Nov. 26, 2013 Oct. 18, 2013 Nov. 6, 2013 Oct. 22, 2013 Oct. 23, 2013 Nov. 19, 2013 Nov. 27, 2013 Nov. 1, 2013 Nov. 30, 2013 Nov. 5, 2013 Nov. 27, 2013 Nov. 13, 2013 Nov. 27, 2013 Nov. 16, 2013 Nov. 30, 2013 Nov. 16, 2013 Dec. 21, 2013 Nov. 16, 2013 Nov. 20, 2013 Nov. 21, 2013 Nov. 28, 2013 Dec. 8, 2013 Dec. 8, 2013 20 I-Shou University Yearbook 2013 Course / Plan Start Date End Date Practical Training in Product Design Training in Kitchen Planning and Design Aesthetics Practical Training in Argon Welding Kitchenware Design & Development and International Trends (internal training) Advanced On-the-job Training for Certified Engineers Kitchen Layout Planning for Plumbing, Electricity, Natural Gas and Appliances (internal training) Launch Technologies Co., Ltd. Training Program for Education Officials from Bac Ninh Province, Vietnam Launch Technologies Co., Ltd. Overseas Non-degree Credit-based Bachelor’s Degree Program in Life Science at Pui Ching Academy, Hong Kong Collection and Management of Plans for Local Training and Services in Kaohsiung-Pingtung-Penghu-Taitung Region Courses for Tour Manager and Tourist Guide Licenses in 2014 Non-degree Credit-based Master’s Program in Marketing Management Training for Bookkeepers and Tax Return Filing Agents Training in Writing Business Letters and Emails in Chinese and English On-the-job Training of Hengya Biotechnology Co., Ltd. Auditing in the Second Semester of the Academic Year 2013 Non-degree Credit-based Master’s Program in Information Management Training for Bookkeepers and Tax Return Filing Agents Citizen Seminar: Training in Online Auction Business Training for Human Resources for Department of Internal Affairs of Dong Nai Province, Vietnam Training for Tour Managers and Tourist Guides (1st Session) Training for Household Chores Service Providers Practical Training in Product Design and Marketing Basic Training for First-line Managers (not available to the public) On-the-job Training of Walsin Technology Corporation Training in Management by Objective Non-degree Credit-based Master’s Program in Financial Management 2014 Bus Operation and Service Quality Evaluation Project of Tainan City Training in Multimedia Design and Integration Training Courses in Social Governance and Social Service for Shunde District, Guangdong Province, China Professional Manpower Enterprise Co., Ltd. Kaohsiung City Ru-You Short-term Tutorial School Kaohsiung City Hua-Xin Short-term Tutorial School Kaohsiung City Hua-Xin After-school Nursery Center Nov. 22, 2013 Nov. 23, 2013 Nov. 24, 2013 Dec. 17, 2013 Dec. 14, 2013 Dec. 15, 2013 Dec. 2, 2013 Dec. 24, 2013 Dec. 5, 2013 Dec. 19, 2013 Dec. 10, 2013 Dec. 21, 2013 Dec. 12, 2013 Dec. 12, 2013 Dec. 14, 2013 Dec. 28, 2013 Dec. 26, 2013 Dec. 26, 2013 Jan. 1, 2014 Dec. 31, 2014 Jan. 1, 2014 Dec. 31, 2014 Jan. 11, 2014 Jan. 15, 2014 Feb. 8, 2014 Feb. 11, 2014 Feb. 14, 2014 Feb. 17, 2014 Feb. 18, 2014 Feb. 18, 2014 Mar. 6, 2014 Mar. 8, 2014 Apr. 22, 2014 Mar. 22, 2014 Feb. 11, 2014 Feb. 14, 2014 Jun. 30, 2014 Jun. 21, 2014 Jun. 19, 2014 Jun. 30, 2014 Mar. 9, 2014 Mar. 22, 2014 Mar. 12, 2014 Mar. 17, 2014 Mar. 24, 2014 Mar. 26, 2014 Apr. 10, 2014 Apr. 14, 2014 Apr. 24, 2014 May 9, 2014 May 12, 2014 May 21, 2014 Jun. 20, 2014 Jun. 27, 2014 Jun. 17, 2014 Apr. 17, 2014 Apr. 14, 2014 Jun. 10, 2014 Dec. 31, 2014 Aug. 22, 2014 May 26, 2014 May 27, 2014 May 29, 2014 Jun. 10, 2014 Jun. 10, 2014 Jun. 10, 2014 Dec. 31, 2014 Dec. 31, 2014 Dec. 31, 2014 Dec. 31, 2014 21 Faculty Receiving Promotions (Based on the data as of July 31, 2014) Academic Rank after Promotion Department Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering Name Houng Bo-en Dept. of Occupational Therapy Chang Li-ching Dept. of Nursing Li Yu-hua Dept. of Nursing Chiou Chou-ping Dept. of Nursing Sun Fan-ko Dept. of Industrial Management Tsai Wen-chin Dept. of Mechanical & Automation Engineering Lin Jr-lung Dept. of International Tourism & Hospitality Su Chin-chun Dept. of Medical Imaging & Radiological Sciences Chang Li-yun Dept. of Leisure Management Sasala Taiban Dept. of International Business Administration Paul Talley Dept. of Nursing Lee I Dept. of Mass Communication Lin Chung-neng Dept. of Occupational Therapy Fan Shih-chen Professor (5) Associate Professor (5) Assistant Professor (4) Total 14 Newly-Appointed Faculty Department Name School of Medicine for International Students Academic Rank Yang San-nan Professor Huang Gow-cheng Professor (Project Faculty) Marco Narducci Assistant Professor (Project Faculty) Dept. of Digital Media Design Chen Si-wei Assistant Professor Dept. of International Finance Nadia Vanteeva Assistant Professor (Project Faculty) Huang Kuang-nan Chair Professor Dept. of International Finance Dept. of Entertainment Management Dept. of Film & Television Total 6 Retired Faculty and Staff Members Unit Name Title Effective Date Dept. of Physical Therapy Liao Wen-shen Assistant Professor Aug. 1, 2013 Total 22 I-Shou University Yearbook 2013 1 Performance on Industry-University Collaboration and Incubation 1.For m i ng I ndu st r y-Un ive r sit y Col labor at ion A l l ia nce: ISU h a s sig ned a st r at eg ic al l ia nce ag ree me nt w it h 339 c omp a n ie s a nd org a n i z at ion s a s of Ju ly 31, 2014, i nclu d i ng TSE -l i st e d c omp a n ie s , OTC listed compa n ies, R&D centers, a nd small & med iu m enter pr ises. As t he lead i ng i ndust r y-u n iver sit y collaborat ion allia nce i n Taiwa n, ISU not on ly i nv ites cor por ate CEOs to g ive key note speeches a nd ser ve as members to t he Cu r r icu lu m Com m it tee a nd pa r t-t i me lect u rer s, but also of fer s preferent ial t u i t io n r a t e s t o e m ploye e s of t h e s e c o m p a n i e s . I S U f a c u l t y p r ov i d e s a s s i s t a n c e t o c o m p a n i e s i n a p ply i n g for p r oje c t s s u b sid i z e d by t he gove r n me nt , s u ch a s Sm a l l Bu si ne s s I n nova t ion Re s e a r ch (S B I R) , C o n v e n t i o n a l I n d u s t r y Te c h n o l o g y D e v e l o p m e n t (C I T D) a n d Te c h n o l o g y D e v e l o p m e n t P rog ra m, wh ile compa n ies prov ide employ ment cou r ses a nd i nter nsh ip posit ions to st udent s. 2.Seek i ng O ppor t u n it ies of I ndust r y-Un iver sit y Collabor at ion: Facu lt y member s a re encou r aged to seek c o o p e r a t io n w it h i n d u s t r ie s a n d R & D c e nt e r s a s wel l a s t o a p ply fo r s u b sid ie s f r o m gove r n m e n t agencies, such as t he Mi n ist r y of Econom ic Af fai rs ( MOEA), t he Mi n ist r y of Science a nd Tech nolog y, t he Mi n ist r y of Healt h a nd Welfa re, a nd local gove r n me nt s. I ndu st r y-u n ive r sit y collabor at ion helps s h owc a s e I SU’s R & D c h ie ve m e n t s a n d c o nt r i b u t e t o p r o d u c t io n a n d q u a l it y i m p r ove m e nt . I n t h e Ac a d e m ic Ye a r 2013, a t ot a l of 167 i nd u st r y-u n ive r sit y c ol l a b or at ion p r oje c t s we r e c a r r ie d out by ISU, a nd t he tot al f u nd i ng reached N T$107,572,283. 3.Seek i ng Cor porate Donat ions: As t he subsidy f rom t he Mi n ist r y of Educat ion is g r adu ally sh r i n k i ng, cor porate donat ions a re one of t he major f u nd i ng sou rces for ISU to i mprove t he qu alit y of teach i ng as well as to pu rchase equ ipment requ i red. 4.Est ablish i ng Con nect ions wit h I ndust r ies: By act ively pa r t icipat i ng i n i ndust r y-u n iver sit y onsor t iu ms of i n d u s t r i a l p a r k s , i n clu d i n g: Sout he r n Ta iwa n S c ie n c e Pa r k , K a oh siu n g S c ie n c e Pa r k , P i n g t u n g A g r i c u l t u r a l B i o t e c h n o l o g y P a r k , E x p o r t P r o c e s s i n g Z o n e of M O E A , a n d K a o h s i u n g S of t w a r e Tech nolog y Pa rk , ISU ha s est ablished a close relat ion sh ip w it h bu si ness e nt it ies i n t hese i ndu st r ial pa rk s, a i me d at se ek i ng op p or t u n it ie s i n i ndu st r y-u n ive r sit y c ol labor at ion. ISU h a s a lso gone i nt o p a r t n e r s h i p w i t h m a t c h i n g p l a t f o r m s o f v a r i o u s R & D c e n t e r s , s u c h a s S o u t h e r n Ta i w a n R & D Resou rce Sha r i ng Cent e r of t he I ndu st r ial Tech nolog y Resea rch I n st it ut e, Elect r ic Veh icle I ndu st r y Clu ster s Plat for m of t he Met al I ndu st r ies Resea rch&Development Cent re, a nd t he Cou nseli ng Platfor m for t he Enter pr ises of t he Pi ng t u ng Ag r icu lt u r al Biotech nolog y Pa rk. 5. Sh owc a si n g R & D Ach ie ve me nt s: To i n c r e a s e ISU f a c u lt y’s c a p a bi l it y i n R & D, i n d u s t r y- u n ive r sit y collaboration a nd i ncubation, ISU orga nizes i nter nal a nd exter nal semi na rs on application for project s subsid i zed by t he gover n ment, such a s SBI R , CI T D a nd Tech nolog y Development P rog r a m. I n addition, ISU orga n izes workshops, for u ms a nd ex hibitions to showcase achievements i n tech nolog y t ra nsfer. 6.Ach ievement s i n I ncubat ion: (1) I n t he Aca dem ic Yea r 2013, 23 i ncubatee compa n ies were st at ioned at ISU (t he cont r act w it h 15 of w h i c h e x p i r e d w i t h i n t h e a c a d e m i c y e a r) , w h i c h i n t u r n p r o m o t e d 3 i n d u s t r y- u n i ve r s i t y collaborat ion project s w it h a tot al f u nd i ng reach i ng N T$247,0 0 0. (2) Testf i ne Tech nolog ies Compa ny received a gover n ment subsidy of N T$1,0 0 0,0 0 0 for one CIT D project f rom t he I ndu st r ial Development Bu reau, t he Mi n ist r y of Econom ic A f fai r s i n 2013. 23 Library Collections in Academic Year 2013 Type of Collection Quantity Books 379,037 Periodicals 2,483 Electronic Databases 212 Full-text e-Books 672,157 Full-text e-Journals 68,042 Audio-visual Materials 12,150 Total 1,134,081 24 I-Shou University Yearbook 2013 An Overview of International Students and Mainland Chinese Students 1.T h e t o t a l n u m b e r of i n t e r n a t i o n a l s t u d e n t s i n t h e Ac a d e m i c Ye a r 2 013 w a s 472 (436 u nderg raduate st udents, 35 master’s st udents a nd one Ph D st udent), wh ile i n t he Academ ic Yea r 2012 it was 366, a n i ncrease of bout 29%. 2.T he tot al nu mber of overseas compat r iot st udents a nd Hong Kong & Macau st udents i n t he Academ ic Yea r 2013 was 305 (96 a nd 209, respect ively), wh ile i n t he Academ ic Yea r 2012 it was 205, a n i ncrease of about 49%. 25 3.T he tot al nu mber of deg ree st udents f rom mai n la nd Ch i na i n t he Academ ic Yea r 2013 was 70, wh ile i n t he Academ ic Yea r 2012 it was 38, a n i ncrease of about 85%. 4.T he tot al nu mber of i nter nat ional excha nge st udents i n t he Academ ic Yea r 2013 was 9, wh ile i n t he Academ ic Yea r 2012 it was 2 - - a sig n if ica nt i ncrease. Number of International Exchange Students in Academic Years 2012 & 2013 26 I-Shou University Yearbook 2013 5.T he tot al nu mbe r of excha nge st udent s f rom mai n la nd Ch i na i n t he Aca dem ic Yea r 2013 w a s 1,15 6 (58 0 i n t h e f i r s t s e m e s t e r a n d 576 i n t h e s e c o n d s e m e s t e r) , w h i l e i n t h e Academ ic Yea r 2012 it was 901, a n i ncrease of 28% 6.T he Off ice of I nter national Affai rs a nd t he Off ice of Cross-St rait Affai rs hold or ient ations for i nt e r n at ion al st ude nt s, ove r sea s compat r iot st ude nt s a nd mai n la nd Ch i nese st ude nt s, r e s p e c t i v e l y. T h e y a l s o o f f e r a i r p o r t p i c k u p s e r v i c e s t o f r e s h m a n s t u d e n t s , h e l p i nt e r n a t io n a l s t u d e nt s p u r ch a s e d a i ly n e c e s sit ie s , a n d h elp t h e m ge t f a m i l i a r w it h t h e neig hborhood. 7.ISU orga n i zes pa r t ies t o celebr at e special holid ays, i nclud i ng t he D r agon Boat Fest ival, Mid-Aut u m n Fest ival a nd Ch r ist mas. 27 Photos of the Year Aug. 3, 2013 President Shaw threw the opening pitch at a CPBL game between E-Da Rhinos and Uni Lions, with a good attendance of ISU alumni. Aug. 17, 2013 ISU held the New Student Orientation for the Academic Year 2013 in southern Taiwan, with a large attendance of over 1,500 freshmen and family members. Aug. 20, 2013 The very first graduation ceremony of the overseas master’s program in business administration was held in Taiwan. Sept. 4, 2013 President Shaw, on behalf of ISU, attended the award ceremony, being publicly awarded by President Ma Ying-jeou the 2013 National Defense Education Outstanding Contribution Award. 28 I-Shou University Yearbook 2013 Sept. 6, 2013 The 35th Annual Meeting of the MLC and the 2013 International Conference of Global Chinese Medical Librarians were held at ISU. Sept. 12, 2013 ISU formed a strategic alliance with Kaohsiung Rapid Transit Corporation, a milestone for industry-university collaboration. Sept. 16, 2013 The Ministry of Education officially approved the College of Medicine to be established in the Academic Year 2013. Oct. 3, 2013 The Matriculation and Unveiling Ceremony of the School of Medicine for International Students was held with the attendance of President Ma Ying-jeou and ambassadors from diplomatic allies. Oct. 14, 2013 ISU entered into partnership with Nishikyushu University in Saga, Japan. Oct. 16, 2013 Mr. Clayton Burgin, Minister of the Ministry of Health, Wellness & the Environment of the Government of Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, visited ISU and met Vincentian students studying at ISU. Oct. 19, 2013 ISU celebrated its 23rd anniversary and had an athletic event. 29 Nov. 1, 2013 Prof. Yang Jenn-hwa, Director General of the Department of Information and Technology Education, Ministry of Education, was invited to give a speech. Nov. 4, 2013 Prof. Lee Yuan-chuan, Academician of the Academia Sinica, was invited to give a speech. Dec. 2, 2013 Mr. Kenny Anthony, Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, visited ISU and met students from the School of Medicine for International Students. Nov. 25, 2013 ISU was rated “Excellent” by the Ministry of Education for counseling and guidance to international students. 30 I-Shou University Yearbook 2013 Dec. 3, 2013 The 2013 Taiwan-Vietnam Education Forum was held at ISU to provide a platform for the two sides to exchange views and explore avenues for cooperation. Dr. Huang Pi-twan, Political Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Education, R.O.C., Mr. Pham Manh Hung, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Education and Training, Vietnam, Mr. Bui Trong Van, Director of the Vietnam Economic and Culture Office in Taiwan, and Mr. Wang Chin-yen, Deputy Director General of the Education Bureau, Kaohsiung City Government, were among distinguished guests. Jan. 21, 2014 ISU entered into partnership with Northern Illinois University, U.S.A. Feb. 5, 2014 ISU held a Chinese New Year gathering. Feb. 10, 2014 ISU entered into a strategic alliance agreement with the 8th Corp Command of R.O.C. Army, opening up new avenues for both military and student recruitment. Feb. 11, 2014 The 6th Chinese New Year gathering was held by the ISU Alumni Association with participation of alumni from at home and abroad. Feb. 25, 2014 The 2014 Taiwan-Japan Industrial Cooperation and Development Forum was held at ISU. Mar. 3, 2014 The Extension Education Center was rated 1st place by the Bo-ai Vocational Training Center of Labor Affairs Bureau, Kaohsiung City Government, for vocational training for disabled citizens. 31 Mar. 5, 2014 The unveiling ceremony of the College of Medicine was held at the Medical Campus. Mar. 6, 2014 The first job expo in 2014 in southern Taiwan was held at ISU. Mar. 24, 2014 The first reunion homecoming celebration of the Postgraduate Programs in Management was held on the theme of passing down and integration. Mar. 25, 2014 Dr. Chiu Jeng-jiann, Director General of the Department of Life Science, Ministry of Science and Technology, was invited to give a speech. Mar. 25, 2014 Mr. Ikuo Kabashima, Governor of Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, visited ISU. 32 I-Shou University Yearbook 2013 Mar. 26, 2014 Officials of Sojo University, Japan, visited ISU to exchange views and explore avenues for academic cooperation. Mar. 27, 2014 ISU entered into a strategic alliance agreement with the Naval Fleet Command. Mar. 27, 2014 ISU was commissioned by the Ministry of Education to hold the southern information session on Education Innovation within Free Economic Pilot Zones. Apr. 8, 2014 ISU entered into a strategic alliance and partnership agreement with St. Dominic Catholic High School, Kaohsiung Municipal Hsin Hsing Senior High School, and Kaohsiung Municipal Jhong Jheng High School. Apr. 14, 2014 ISU was rated “Excellent” by the Ministry of Education for campus health and hygiene in the Academic Year 2013. Apr. 15, 2014 Dr. Sun Yi-han, distinguished research fellow of the Academia Sinica, was invited to give a speech. 33 Apr. 18, 2014 The EMBA Program co-hosted the Conference on Cross-strait Business Collaboration, Positioning and Innovation with the Mainland Affairs Council, Executive Yuan. May 2, 2014 ISU entered into partnership with Teikyo University, Japan. Apr. 24, 2014 ISU co-hosted the Forum on Improvement Strategies and Cooperation in School Actualization with 15 high-quality Kaohsiung-based general and vocational senior high schools. May 8, 2014 His Excellency António Quintas do Espírito Santo, Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe, with his wife, visited ISU. 34 I-Shou University Yearbook 2013 May 12, 2014 Chair Prof. Lai In-jaw, former President of the Judicial Yuan, was invited to give a speech on corporate social responsibility. Jun. 6, 2014 ISU international students, for the first time, boarded R.O.C. military ships during a field trip for national defense education. Jun. 7, 2014 ISU held the graduation ceremony of the Academic Year 2013. Jun. 27, 2014 Mr. Zhang Zhi-jun, Minister of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, P.R.C., visited ISU and had a discussion with ISU students Jun. 24, 2014 The Forum on Development and Regulations of Antrodia Cinnamomea Products in Chinese Market was held at ISU, providing a platform for the government, the industry and academia to exchange views and explore avenues for cooperation. Jun. 30, 2014 ISU entered into a collaboration agreement on a regional robotics center with K-Kingdom, the general sales agent for Lego Mindstorms in Taiwan. 35 Academic and R&D Achievements of ISU Faculty/Students 36 I-Shou University Yearbook 2013 Academic and R&D Achievements of ISU Faculty/Students Important Publications: Publications and Books in Academic Year 2013 Date Description Sept. 30, 2013 Search & Discovery Vol. 19 Dec. 31, 2013 Search & Discovery Vol. 20 Mar. 31, 2014 Search & Discovery Vol. 21 Jun. 30, 2014 Search & Discovery Vol. 22 Aug. 1, 2013 ~ Jun. 15, 2014 A total of 33 books were published by ISU faculty in the Academic Year 2013 (as of June 15, 2014). Please refer to the table below for more details. J o i n t l y c o m p i l e d b y 4 8 2 I S U f a c u l t y m e m b e r s h o l d i n g d o c t o r a l d e g r e e s a n d 2 45 p h y s i c i a n s of E - D a Hospit a l, S e arch & Di scove r y is ISU’s ve r y f i r st publ icat ion wh ich pla ces e qu al e mph a sis on t heor y a nd pr act ice. T he publicat ion of S earch & Discover y open s a new chapter i n ISU’s aca dem ic excellence. S earch & Discove r y, published on a reg u la r ba sis, re por t s t he lat est R&D a ch ieve me nt s of I-Shou Un ive r sit y a nd E -Da Hospit al, i nclud i ng med ici ne, t ech nolog y, n a noscie nce a nd met als. Add it ion ally, S e arch & Discove r y of fe r s a w ide va r iet y of i n for mat ion , i nclud i ng t he lat est ca mpu s news, project appl icat ion oppor t u n it ies of t he M i n ist r y of Scie nce a nd Tech nolog y, t he M i n ist r y of E conom ic A f fai r s, t he M i n ist r y of Healt h a nd Welfa re, a nd t he ce nt r al gove r n me nt a s well a s con fe re nces, sy mposiu m s a nd job oppor t u n it ies. 37 Table: Books Published by ISU Faculty Publication Date Author(s) / Translator(s) / Editor(s) Publisher Book Title Dept. of Digital Media Design Sun Su-ping Dept. of Leisure Management Chen Ien-fen Dept. of Entertainment Management Chang Hao Fu Sheng Educational Publishing Corporation Enterprise Architecture: The Foundation of Enterprises’ Operational Innovation Yang-Chih Book Co., Ltd. Leisure and Health Management China Science and Technology Press The Heritage of Technology and the Tradition of Science Aug. 2013 Dept. of Digital Media Design Sun Su-ping Fu Sheng Educational Publishing Corporation Practical Manual for Architecture-oriented Promotion Proposals: SBC Architecture Description Language Aug. 2013 Dept. of Leisure Management Chao Ren-fang Taitung County Government Go to Green Island Sept. 2013 Dept. of Finance Chen Wen-kui Sept. 2013 Dept. of Finance Chen Wen-kui E Ink Holdings Inc. (teaching material for employee education) E Ink Holdings Inc. (teaching material for employee education) Sept. 2013 School of Chinese Medicine for Post Baccalaureate Shih Chun-chuan National Union of Chinese Medical Doctors’ Association, R.O.C Handbook on Prevention of Hypertension, Hyperglycemia and Hyperlipidemia with Traditional Chinese Medicine School of Chinese Medicine for Post Baccalaureate Shih Chun-chuan School of Chinese Medicine for Post Baccalaureate Shih Chun-chuan School of Chinese Medicine for Post Baccalaureate Shih Chun-chuan School of Chinese Medicine for Post Baccalaureate Shih Chun-chuan School of Chinese Medicine for Post Baccalaureate Shih Chun-chuan School of Chinese Medicine for Post Baccalaureate Shih Chun-chuan School of Chinese Medicine for Post Baccalaureate Shih Chun-chuan School of Chinese Medicine for Post Baccalaureate Shih Chun-chuan School of Chinese Medicine for Post Baccalaureate Shih Chun-chuan National Union of Chinese Medical Doctors’ Association, R.O.C Handbook on Liver Care with Traditional Chinese Medicine National Union of Chinese Medical Doctors’ Association, R.O.C Handbook on Bones and Joints Disease Prevention with Traditional Chinese Medicine National Union of Chinese Medical Doctors’ Association, R.O.C Handbook on Cancer Prevention with Traditional Chinese Medicine National Union of Chinese Medical Doctors’ Association, R.O.C Handbook on Children’s Vision Care with Traditional Chinese Medicine National Union of Chinese Medical Doctors’ Association, R.O.C Handbook on Adolescent Growth with Traditional Chinese Medicine National Union of Chinese Medical Doctors’ Association, R.O.C Handbook on Female Health Care with Traditional Chinese Medicine National Union of Chinese Medical Doctors’ Association, R.O.C Handbook on Cold Prevention with Traditional Chinese Medicine National Union of Chinese Medical Doctors’ Association, R.O.C Handbook on Allergic Rhinitis Prevention with Traditional Chinese Medicine National Union of Chinese Medical Doctors’ Association, R.O.C Handbook on Elderly Health Care with Traditional Chinese Medicine School of Chinese Medicine for Post Baccalaureate Shih Chun-chuan National Union of Chinese Medical Doctors’ Association, R.O.C Handbook on Infection Control in Chinese Medicine Hospitals & Clinics and Standard Operating Procedures of Acupuncture Aug. 2013 Aug. 2013 Aug. 2013 Sept. 2013 Sept. 2013 Sept. 2013 Sept. 2013 Sept. 2013 Sept. 2013 Sept. 2013 Sept. 2013 Sept. 2013 Sept. 2013 38 I-Shou University Yearbook 2013 Evolutionary Operation Multi-Vari Charting Skill Publication Date Author(s) / Translator(s) / Editor(s) Publisher Book Title Dec. 2013 Dept. of Entertainment Management Francois Bouchetoux Palgrave Macmillan Writing Anthropology Dec. 2013 Dept. of Culinary Arts Management Lai Hui-ling Chengchi University Press “Discussion on Inner Alchemy for Women of Chen Ying-ning” in Dao of Alchemy Practice: Regimen Culture between Modern Humanism and Technology Jan. 2014 Dept. of Medical Imaging and Radiological Sciences Lee Ching-hor Radiation Protection Association, R.O.C Radiation Protection and Regulations Jan. 2014 Dept. of Digital Media Design Tu Guo-xiong GrandTech Information Co., Ltd Practical Guidelines to Animation Storyboards (2nd Edition with amendments) Jan. 2014 Dept. of Tourism Wang Chih-yu Wagner Publishing Co., Ltd. Service Quality Management Jan. 2014 Dept. of Tourism Wang Chih-yu New Wun Ching Developmental Publishing Co., Ltd. Tourism Administrative Law Farterng Culture Co., Ltd. Leisure Programming for Baby Boomers Shin Lou Book Store Financial Institutions Management IFeng City Weekly SWOT Analysis of Free Economic Pilot Zone in Kaohsiung New Sharing Publishing Master of Xianxue in the 20th Century: Studies on Xiansue Regimen of Chen Ying-ning Center for Modern Japan Studies, National Chengchi University Inspection on the Deliberation of Value-added Tax Increase during the Ruling of Democratic Party of Japan: From the Viewpoint of Taiwanese and Japanese Scholars Ho-Chi Publishing Co., Ltd. Group Dynamics in Occupational Therapy Wunan Book Co., Ltd. Tax Filling Practice (Certified Public Bookkeepers) Fu Sheng Educational Publishing Corporation NBA English Taiwu Township Office, Pingtung County Taiwu County Annals Peking University Press & Hua Li Press Introduction to Convention and Exhibition Chuan Hwa Book Co., Ltd. The Design of Aesthetics: Theory and Design Thinking of Application New Sharing Publishing Comprehensive Everyday Chinese: Practical Chinese (II) (Japanese Version) Fu Sheng Educational Publishing Corporation Let’s Learn Chinese Japannation.jp Anthology of Taiwanese and Japanese Poetry Tsang Hai Publishing CNC Machine Tools Feb. 2014 Feb. 2014 Mar. 2014 Mar. 2014 Mar. 2014 Mar. 2014 Apr. 2014 Apr. 2014 Apr. 2014 Apr. 2014 May 2014 May 2014 Jun. 2014 Jun. 2014 Jun. 2014 Dept. of Tourism Wang Wei-ching Dept. of Finance Lee Liang-cheng Dept. of Finance Lee Liang-cheng Dept. of Culinary Arts Management Lai Hui-ling Dept. of Mass Communication Wu Ming-shan et al. Dept. of Occupational Therapy Lee Po-sen Dept. of International Business Teng Ying-maw & Li Xiu-ling Dept. of Applied Japanese Lee Shou-ai & Mark Shien Dept. of Leisure Management Sasala Taiban Dept. of Tourism Chang Wan-ching Dept. of Creative Product Design Lin Chung-hung Dept. of Applied Japanese Lee Shou-ai Dept. of Applied English Fang Po-ting Dept. of Applied Japanese Lee Shou-ai Dept. of Biomedical Engineering Ju Kuen-cheng 39 Research Projects: Statistics on Research Projects in Academic Year 2013 Date Description A total of 185 research projects were carried out by ISU faculty in the Academic Year 2013 (as of June 15, 2014) (industry-university collaboration projects are not included). Please refer to the table below for more details. Aug. 1, 2013 ~ Jun. 15, 2014 Aug. 1, 2013 ~ Jun. 15, 2014 Item Non-MOST-funded Research Project MOST-funded Research Project Total Number Amount (in NT$ millions) 41 144 185 7 147 154 1. The Headquarters for Industry-University Collaboration and Intellectual Property Management provides subsidies to intramural industry-university collaboration projects with the aim of encouraging ISU faculty to proactively take part in industry-university collaboration and R&D. A total of 13 projects were subsidized by the Headquarters in the Academic Year 2013, with a subsidy amount of NT$923,200. 2. A total of 12 industry-university collaboration projects were subsidized by the Ministry of Science and Technology in the Academic Year 2013, with a subsidy totaling NT$17,965,909. Important Journal Papers: Publication of Journal Papers Date Description A total of 1,109 journal papers were published by ISU faculty in prestigious domestic and international journals in 2013. Jan. 1, ~ Dec. 31, 2013 A s one ca n m a ke i nqu i r ie s i nt o t he EI d at aba se for a g ive n yea r r at he r t h a n a g ive n a ca de m ic yea r, t h is t able on ly shows t he st at ist ics on jou r n a l pape r s publ ishe d i n 2013 t o a ch ieve con sist e ncy a mong a l l t he d at aba ses me nt ioned above. 40 I-Shou University Yearbook 2013 Patents and Awards: Patent Application, Patent Approval and Technology Transfer Income Date Description Aug. 1, 2013 ~ May 31, 2014 1. A total of 20 patent applications were submitted by ISU and 82 patent applications were approved in the Academic Year 2013 (August 1, 2013 ~ May 31, 2014). Please refer to the table below for more details. Republic of United States Mainland China Total China Application 11 9 0 20 Approval 64 17 1 82 2. ISU took two gold, one silver and one bronze medals at the Taipei Int’l Invention Show & Technomart in September 2013, and a gold medal at the name of “British Invention of the Year” in the British Invention Show in October 2013. Awards to ISU Faculty The following academic honors were awarded to ISU faculty in the Academic Year 2013 (as of June 15, 2014). No. Date 1 Aug. 2013 Description Dr. Lisa Y. Chen of the Dept. of Information Management received the Certification to Top 100 Professors in 2013 from the Taiwan Project Management Association (TPMA). 2 Aug. 2013 Dr. Chiu Hsiu-ching of the Dept. of Physical Therapy received the first prize in the Clinical Group of the 2013 Academic Poster Competition held by E-Da Hospital. 3 Aug. 2013 Dr. Sun Fan-ko of the Dept. of Nursing received the Best Poster Award at the 29th Annual Nursing Research Conference. 4 Sept. 2013 Dr. Chung Hsi-mei of the Dept. of Business Administration received the Excellent Paper Award at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the Taiwan Academy of Management. 5 Sept. 2013 Dr. Fang Po-ting of the Dept. of Applied English received a commendation at the 3rd National Korean Speech Contest. 6 Oct. 2013 Dr. Hsu Hsiang-chen of the Dept. of Mechanical and Automation Engineering received an honorable mention at the 1st Conference on Tribology Technology of Taiwan held by the Taiwan Society of Tribology Technology. 7 Oct. 2013 Dr. Wang Shin-han of the Dept. of Chemical Engineering received the Best Poster Award at SuperGreen 2013. 8 Oct. 2013 Dr. Changchien Tsai-wan of the Dept. of Mechanical and Automation Engineering received the 2013 Best Paper Award of Journal of Professional Mechanical Engineers from the Taiwan Mechanical Professional Engineer Association. 9 Oct. 2013 Dr. Lo Ying-ying of the Dept. of Healthcare Administration received the Best Poster Award at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the Taiwan Public Health Association. 10 Oct. 2013 Dr. Wang Huei-sen of the Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering received an honorable mention for paper at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the Materials Research Society Taiwan. 11 Oct. 2013 Dr. Cheng Hung-liang and Dr. Chang Chien-hsuan of the Dept. of Electrical Engineering received the First Prize Paper Award at the 2013 International Conference on Innovation, Communication and Engineering (ICICE 2013). 12 Oct. 2013 Dr. Hsu Hsiang-chen of the Dept. of Mechanical and Automation Engineering received an honorable mention for paper at the 2013 Conference on Precision Machinery and Manufacturing Technology. 41 No. Date Description Dr. Kuo Chen-ming of the Dept. of Mechanical & Automation Engineering and Dr. Wang Huei-sen of the Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering received the Best Academic Paper Award at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the Taiwan Welding Society. 13 Nov. 2013 14 Nov. 2013 Dr. Shen Chi-yen of the Dept. of Electrical Engineering received the Excellent Poster Award at the 2013 Annual Symposium on Biomedical Engineering and Technology. 15 Nov. 2013 Dr. Lin Deng-fong of the Dept. of Civil and Ecological Engineering received the Excellent Paper Award at the 17th National Conference on Pavement Engineering & 2013 Joint Academic Seminar of Chinese Experts on Pavement Engineering. 16 Dec. 2013 Dr. Hwang Rey-chue of the Dept. of Electrical Engineering was awarded the IET Fellowship from the Institution of Engineering and Technology. 17 Dec. 2013 Dr. Chen Yue-yang of the Dept. of Business Administration received the Best Paper Award at the 19th Conference of Information Management & Practices from the Chinese Association of Information Management. 18 Dec. 2013 Dr. Wu Rong-ching of the Dept. of Electrical Engineering received the Nation Academic Award for the 2013 International Inventor Prize from the Chinese Innovation and Invention Society. 19 Dec. 2013 Dr. Chen Chin-liang of the Dept. of Electronic Engineering received an honorable mention in the Senior Category of the 2013 Asian Robot Sport from the Taiwan Society of Android Robotics. 20 Mar. 2014 Dr. Shih Chun-chuan of the School of Chinese Medicine for Post Baccalaureate received the Excellent Academic Publication Award on Chinese Medicine in the category of Clinical Medicine and the category of Academic Paper from the Taipei Chinese Medical Association. 21 Mar. 2014 Dr. Lee Po-sen of the Dept. of Occupational Therapy received the Best Paper Award at the 21st Annual Meeting of the Ergonomics Society of Taiwan. 22 May 2014 Dr. Chen Yue-yang of the Dept. of Business Administration received the Best Paper Award at the 25th International Conference on Information Management from the Chinese Association of Information Management. 23 May 2014 Dr. Shen Chi-yen of the Dept. of Electrical Engineering received an honorable mention for the Poster Paper Competition at the 19th Annual Conference of Chemical Sensors from the Association of Chemical Sensors in Taiwan. 24 Jun. 2014 Dr. Chang En-chih of the Dept. of Electrical Engineering received an honorable mention for paper in the category of Intelligent Electricity and Energy-Saving Technology at the 9th Intelligent Living Technology Conference. Awards to ISU Students The following academic honors were awarded to ISU students in the Academic Year 2013 (as of June 15, 2014). No. Student’s Name & Department Description 1 Dept. of Biomedical Engineering Yan San-feng 2013 MOST College Student Research Project: Invention on Micromation, Optimization and Interface System of Homemade Laser Acupuncture Device 2 Dept. of Medical Imaging and Radiological Sciences Yu Jia-qi 2013 MOST College Student Research Project: Using Microtek ScanMaker 9800XL and PDD Method to Calibrate EBT2 Film for Validity in Radiation Treatment Planning 3 Dept. of Biomedical Engineering Lin Zhe-cheng 2013 MOST College Student Research Project: Discussion on Biomechanics of Miniplate and Microplate in Bilateral Sagittal Split Ramus Osteotomy 42 I-Shou University Yearbook 2013 No. Student’s Name & Department Description 4 Dept. of Biomedical Engineering Li Ting-wei 2013 MOST College Student Research Project: The Effects of Propranolol Wrapped in Natural Polymer Nanoparticles on Osteocyte 5 Dept. of Biomedical Engineering Lin Yi-zhen 2013 MOST College Student Research Project: A Study on Micro-Current/Field Stimulus in the Cardiomyocyte Differentiation from Mesenchymal Stem Cells 6 Dept. of Mass Communication Wang Xin-zhi 2013 MOST College Student Research Project: A Study on Market Competition of Communication Technology and Identification of College Students with Local Brands under Globalization: A Case Study of Purchasing Behavior on hTC Phones 7 Dept. of Information Management Guo Jia-xin 2013 MOST College Student Research Project: Discussion on Effects of e-Cash Coupons on Consumer’s Behavioral Intention by Technology Acceptance Model 8 Dept. of Mass Communication Yu Wen-zhu 2013 MOST College Student Research Project: A Comparison Study on Personal Traits between Senior Hosts and Novices of Broadcasting Programs: A Case Study of News Programs 9 Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering Tan Yong-jun 2013 MOST College Student Research Project: Discussion on Effects of Fe2Si Film Prepared by DC Sputtering on Optical Properties, Magnetic Properties and Electrical Properties 10 Dept. of Information Engineering Liang Xiang-hao 2013 MOST College Student Research Project: Improvement in Hardware Realization of Multiplication over GF (2^163) and Its Application to Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) 11 Dept. of Information Engineering Sun Yu-feng 2013 MOST College Student Research Project: RAID 7.3 and the Realization of FPGA 12 Dept. of Applied English Qiu Yu-fen 2013 MOST College Student Research Project: A Study on Campus Internationalization Measures at Colleges and Friendliness to International Students: A Case Study of a College in Southern Taiwan 13 Dept. of Electrical Engineering Wang Meng-xuan 2013 MOST College Student Research Project: New Maximum Power Point Tracking Methods with Fast Tracking Capability 14 Dept. of Electrical Engineering Wang Kun-da 2013 MOST College Student Research Project: Simulation and Implementation of LVRT in DFIG System 15 Dept. of Finance Lai Jing-wen 2013 MOST College Student Research Project: The Determinants of Limit Order Book and Cancel Order in Taiwan’s Stock Market 16 Dept. of Accounting Chen Yan-ru 2013 MOST College Student Research Project: A Study on Effects of Target Price Revisions by Financial Analysts on the Variation of Trading Volume of Target Stocks and the Speed of Price Adjustment 17 Dept. of Accounting Zhang Jun-hao 2013 MOST College Student Research Project: Can the Proverb "Practice Makes Perfect" Apply to Fund Manipulation: A Review with Cox Proportional Hazard Model 18 Dept. of Accounting Zhu Hui-ru 2013 MOST College Student Research Project: Discussion on Business Income Tax, Earnings Management, and the Role of Boards of Directors in Corporate Governance 19 Dept. of Electrical Engineering Chen Bo-yu 2013 MOST College Student Research Project: Research and Production of Real-time Monitoring Data Recorder of Controller Area Network (CAN) 20 Dept. of Electronic Engineering Li Zheng-ting 2013 MOST College Student Research Project: Low-Complexity HEVC Video Codec and the Realization of DSP 43 No. Student’s Name & Department Description 21 Dept. of Electronic Engineering Xiao Yong-zheng 2013 MOST College Student Research Project: Enhancing Efficiency of Flexible Inverted Organic Solar Cells with Low-temperature Solution-processable ZnO Thin Film 22 Dept. of Chemical Engineering Chen Guan-yin 2013 MOST College Student Research Project: Pilot Production and Research of Disposable Growth Factor Immune Sensor 23 Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering Zhou Wei-quan 2013 MOST College Student Research Project: A Study on Effects of Pre/Postweld Heat Treatment on Microstructure, Cracking Behavior and Mechanical Properties of CM247LC Nickel-base Superalloy after Laser Welded 24 Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering Chen Chang-yi 2013 MOST College Student Research Project: A Study on the Properties of Organic Friction Materials Reinforced with Carbon Sources 25 Dept. of Electrical Engineering Chen Yu-en 2013 MOST College Student Research Project: Design of an Air Suspension Control System Combining Gray Model and Variable Structure Control 26 Dept. of Industrial Management Lin Yi-xuan 2013 MOST College Student Research Project: A Study on Carbon Price Prediction in Carbon Market 27 Dept. of Civil and Ecological Engineering Ma Zhong-qing 2013 MOST College Student Research Project: An Analysis of Applying Three-dimensional Stochastic Finite Element Method to Pavement 28 Dept. of Information Engineering Wang Jian-ren 2013 MOST College Student Research Project: A Study on the Issue of Using Artificial Neural Network in Single Image Super-Resolution 29 Dept. of Information Engineering Ceng Jia-xing 2013 MOST College Student Research Project: A Study on Parametric Design and Learning Problems of Bilateral Filters Based on Particle Swarm Optimization and Artificial Neural Network 30 Dept. of Information Management Lai Qin-wen 2013 MOST College Student Research Project: An Analysis of Application of Multi-Objective Genetic K-means to Diagnosis of Heart Diseases 31 Dept. of Information Engineering Liao Cheng-en 2013 MOST College Student Research Project: Design and Production of Augmented Reality System Based on Kinect 32 Dept. of Information Engineering Wu Xin-xian 2013 MOST College Student Research Project: Using Morphological Component Analysis to Improve Fractal Image Coding 33 Dept. of Medical Imaging and Radiological Sciences Lin Zhi-xian 2013 MOST College Student Research Project: A Study on Optimal Parameters of Using Ultrasonic Doppler Spectrum to Measure the Blood Flow Velocity of Hepatic Veins and Hepatic Portal Veins 34 Dept. of Information Engineering Chen Bo-rong 2013 MOST College Student Research Project: Research and Development of Monitoring Technology for Falls among the Elderly via Kinect Camera and Machine Learning 35 Dept. of Nutrition Ling Xue-hua 2013 MOST College Student Research Project: Development of Antiglycation Bioactivities Analysis Methods and Its Application to the Inspection of Fraction Extracts of Siegesbeckia Herb 36 Dept. of Nursing Cai Jing-yi 2013 MOST College Student Research Project: A Study on Suffering Experience, Emotion Conversion and Recovery Process of Deliberate Self-harm Patients 44 I-Shou University Yearbook 2013 No. Student’s Name & Department Description 37 Institute of Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering Wu Qi-jun 2013 MOST College Student Research Project: A Study on Antibacterial Activity and Antioxidant Activity of Sophora Flavescens of Taiwan 38 Dept. of Nutrition Li Yan-zhang 2013 MOST College Student Research Project: High Glucose on IRAK-M Level in THP1 Cells 39 Dept. of Nutrition Ou Wan-rong 2013 MOST College Student Research Project: The Effects of Eating Almonds on Clinical Indicators of Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis 40 Dept. of Nutrition Gong Ming-ya 2013 MOST College Student Research Project: A Study on Anticancer Activity of Salicin 41 Dept. of Health Management Xu Ya-xin 2013 MOST College Student Research Project: Discussion on Willingness and Associated Factors for Financially Capable Women to Receive HPV Vaccination 45 Exchanges and Visits 46 I-Shou University Yearbook 2013 Exchanges and Visits Domestic and Overseas Visits Date Description Aug. 16 ~ 17, 2013 Trip to: Hong Kong for a new student orientation Delegates: Deputy Dean Ye Jian-ning and Deputy Section Chief Wang Yin-lin of the Office of Cross-Strait Affairs Aug. 21 ~ 25, 2013 Trip to: 2013 Taiwan Education Fair US Delegates: Vice President Huang Yung-sheng and Dean Wei Yung-chung of International Affairs Aug. 24 ~ 28, 2013 Trip to: 3rd Strait Chinese Teachers Forum at Huaqiao University, China Delegate: Dean Hwang Chyi of Academic Affairs Aug. 26 ~ 31, 2013 Trip to: Texas A&M University, University of the Incarnate Word, Ohio State University, the University of Findlay, and Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne, the U.S.A. Delegates: Vice President Huang Yung-sheng and Dean Wei Yung-chung of International Affairs Sept. 1 ~ 3, 2013 Trip to: Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an Jiaotong University City College and Shaanxi Normal University, China Delegates: Vice President Yen Jih-rong and Deputy Section Chief Wang Yin-lin of the Office of Cross-Strait Affairs Sept. 20 ~ 24, 2013 Trip to: Taiwan Higher Education Fair in Hong Kong Delegates: Deputy Dean Ye Jian-ning and Deputy Section Chief Wang Yin-lin of the Office of Cross-Strait Affairs Sept. 23 ~ 26, 2013 Trip to: Conference of International Association of University Presidents Delegates: President Shaw Jei-fu and Dean Wei Yung-chung of International Affairs Sept. 25 ~ 29, 2013 Trip to: Travel in Fujian, Revive the Cross-strait Relationship at Huaqiao University, China, with 28 students Delegate: Assistant Professor Chao Ren-fang of the Dept. of Leisure Management Sept. 27 ~ 30, 2013 Trip to: 2013 Taiwan Higher Education Fair in Indonesia Delegates: Dean Wei Yung-chung and Mark Lin of the Office of International Affairs Oct. 11 ~ 14, 2013 Trip to: 2013 International Symposium on Multi-Disciplinary Research of Traditional Chinese Medicine at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University in Hangzhou, China Delegates: Chair Tsai Chin-chuan and Associate Professor Lin Li-wei of the School of Chinese Medicine for Post Baccalaureate Oct. 16 ~ 19, 2013 Trip to: Mainland China and Hong Kong to visit schools Delegates: Vice President Yen Jih-rong and Deputy Dean Ye Jian-ning of Cross-Strait Affairs Oct. 24 ~ 27, 2013 Trip to: Taiwan Higher Education Fair in Macau Delegates: Deputy Dean Ye Jian-ning and Deputy Section Chief Wang Yin-lin of the Office of Cross-Strait Affairs Nov. 8 ~ 11, 2013 Trip to: Tunku Abdul Rahman University, Malaysia, to give lectures Delegate: Lecturer Chin Shu-yi of the Dept. of Film and Television Nov. 14 ~ 30, 2013 Trip to: Strait Animation College of Sanming University, China, to give lectures Delegate: Chair Sun Su-ping of the Dept. of Digital Media Design Nov. 18 ~ 20, 2013 Trip to: Taiwan Higher Education Fair in Thailand Delegates: Dean Wei Yung-chung and Tina Lee of the Office of International Affairs 47 Date Description Nov. 24 ~ 28, 2013 Trip to: Fuzhou Culture Exchange and Study Trip with 20 students at Fujian Normal University Delegate: Assistant Professor Chao Ren-fang of the Dept. of Leisure Management Nov. 27 ~ 30, 2013 Trip to: University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Zhongshan Institute, to give lectures Delegate: Dean Hwang Chyi of Academic Affairs Dec. 11 ~ 15, 2013 Trip to: Taiyuan University, China, to give lectures Delegate: Associate Professor Lee Liang-cheng of the Dept. of Finance Mar. 7 ~ 15, 2014 Trip to: 2014 Taiwan Higher Education Fair in Pahang, Terengganu and Kelantan, Malaysia, held by the Federation of Alumni Association of Taiwan Universities, Malaysia Delegates: Deputy Dean Ye Jian-ning and Deputy Section Chief Wang Yin-lin of the Office of International Affairs Mar. 16 ~ 21, 2014 Trip to: 2014 Study in Taiwan - Ekspo Pengajian Pendidikan Taiwan held by Taiwan Education Center, Malaysia Delegates: Dean Wei Yung-chung and Deputy Section Chief Chouhuang Shun-jia of the Office of International Affairs Mar. 20 ~ 24, 2014 Trip to: Cultural Exchange and Study in Southern Fujian with 31 students at Huaqiao University, China Delegate: Associate Professor Hu Jing of the Dept. of International Business Mar. 27 ~ 31, 2014 Trip to: Passing Down the Huaxia Culture: Cross-Strait Teenager Exchange and Study Trip with 39 students at Sun Yat-sen University, China Delegate: Assistant Professor Chao Ren-fang of the Dept. of Leisure Management Mar. 29 ~ Apr. 4, 2014 Trip to: Partner schools in Vietnam Delegates: President Shaw Jei-fu, Dean Wei Yung-chung and Celia Nguyen of the Office of International Affairs Mar. 29 ~ Apr. 5, 2014 Trip to: 2014 Cross-strait Exchange Camp for Club Leaders of Universities and Colleges at Peking University, China, with 2 students Delegate: Deputy Dean Ye Jian-ning of Cross-Strait Affairs Apr. 22 ~ 25, 2014 Trip to: Teikyo University, Japan, to ink a cooperation agreement Delegates: President Shaw Jei-fu, Vice President Huang Yung-sheng, Dean Wei Yung-chung of International Affairs, and Chair Lee Shou-ai of the Dept. of Applied Japanese May 9 ~ 12, 2014 Trip to: 2014 Taiwan-Shandong Higher Education Summit at University of Jinan, China Delegate: Vice President Yen Jih-rong May 11 ~ 18, 2014 Trip to: Future Leaders: Media Camp for Cross-strait Students at Communication University of China with 10 students Delegate: Assistant Professor Lin Chung-neng of the Dept. of Mass Communication May 23 ~ 26, 2014 Trip to: Hong Kong for a student recruitment seminar of overseas credit-based programs and a new student orientation Delegates: Deputy Dean Ye Jian-ning and Deputy Section Chief Wang Yin-lin of the Office of Cross-Strait Affairs May 24 ~ 25, 2014 Trip to: Chu Hai College of Higher Education and Plate Forme, Hong Kong as well as the 2014 new student orientation Delegates: Vice President Yen Jih-rong and Li Xiang-jun of the Office of Cross-Strait Affairs 48 I-Shou University Yearbook 2013 Date May 28 ~ Jun. 1, 2014 Jun. 3, 2014 Jun. 11 ~ 14, 2014 Description Trip to: 2014 Seminar of Officials in Charge of Cross-Strait Affairs of Reputable Universities in Taiwan and China held at Lanzhou University, China Delegate: Deputy Dean Ye Jian-ning of Cross-Strait Affairs Trip to: Hong Kong University of Science and Technology to meet President Tony F. Chan and Vice President for Institutional Advancement Eden Y. Woon for international cooperation Delegates: President Shaw Jei-fu, Vice President Julia L. Lin, Vice President Huang Yung-sheng, and Dean Wei Yung-chung of International Affairs Trip to: 2014 IAUP Delegates: President Shaw Jei-fu and Dean Wei Yung-chung of International Affairs Trip to: Komazawa University and Niigata University, Japan Jun. 15 ~ 16, 2014 Delegates: President Shaw Jei-fu, Vice President Huang Yung-sheng, Dean Wei Yung-chung of International Affairs, and Chair Lee Shou-ai of the Dept. of Applied Japanese Jun. 30 ~ Jul. 2, 2014 Trip to: Hallym University, Korea, for overseas study with students Delegate: Mark Lin of the Office of International Affairs Trip to: 2014 Taiwan Higher Education Fair held by the Federation of Alumni Association Jul. 3 ~ 9, 2014 of Taiwan Universities, Malaysia, and to renew the cooperation agreement with Tunku Abdul Rahman University Delegate: President Shaw Jei-fu Trip to: Taiwan Higher Education Fair in Malaysia Jul. 3 ~ 16, 2014 Delegates: Dean Wei Yung-chung and Deputy Section Chief Wang Yin-lin of the Office of International Affairs Jul. 15, 2014 Jul. 18 ~ 20, 2014 Trip to: Hong Kong for a student recruitment seminar of overseas credit-based programs Delegate: Deputy Dean Ye Jian-ning of Cross-Strait Affairs Trip to: Macau for a new student orientation in 2014 Delegate: Deputy Dean Ye Jian-ning of Cross-Strait Affairs Total: 38 overseas exchanges/visits and 48 academic institutions Domestic and Overseas Guests Overseas Guests: Date Description Aug. 2, 2013 Ms. Ye Jing-yi, Deputy Secretary of School Administrative Committee, and a delegation from Peking University, China, visited ISU. Aug. 2, 2013 President Ye Xin-xiong and a delegation from ZhongShan Radio & TV University, China, visited ISU. Aug. 6, 2013 Mr. Pradeep Kumar Rawat, Director General of India-Taipei Association, visited ISU. Aug. 6 ~ 7, 2013 President Wu Jian-she and a delegation from Taiyuan University, China, visited ISU. Aug. 13 ~ 14, 2013 Chairman Zhang Ke-long of Batu Pahat Alumni Association of Taiwan Universities & Colleges, Malaysia, visited ISU. Aug. 15, 2013 Deputy Secretary Zhang De-sheng and a delegation from City College of Dongguan University of Technology, China, visited ISU. Aug. 15, 2013 Vice President Wu Zheng-lin and a delegation from Sanjiang University, China, visited ISU. Aug. 29, 2013 Vice Governor Qin Ru-pei and a delegation from Guizhou Province, China, visited ISU. 49 Date Description Sept. 9, 2013 Vice President Wen Guang-wu and a delegation of Harbin Institute of Technology at Weihai, China, visited ISU. Sept. 9, 2013 Mayor Seishi Kouyama, City Council Chairman Satoshi Saito, and a delegation from Kumamoto City, Japan, visited ISU. Sept. 12, 2013 Mr. Ceng Xiang-hui, Secretary of the Party Committee, and a delegation from Sanming University, China, visited ISU. Sept. 12, 2013 Mayor Ma Qing-lin and a delegation from Anyang City, Henan Province, China, visited ISU. Sept. 17, 2013 Vice President Chen Ying-nan and a delegation from East China University of Science and Technology, China, visited ISU. Sept. 21, 2013 Secretary Qin Quang-rong and a delegation from Yunnan Province, China, visited ISU. Sept. 26 ~ 27, 2013 Oct. 1, 2013 President Neal King of the International Association of University Presidents (IAUP) visited ISU. Chairman Yuan Han-yuan and a delegation from Northwestern Polytechnical University Ming De College, China, visited ISU. Oct. 10 ~ 12, 2013 President Tsunehiro Mukai of Nishikyushu University, Japan, President Yuji Fukumoto of Nishikyushu University Junior College, Japan, and their wives visited ISU and signed an MOU with ISU. Oct. 16, 2013 Mr. Clayton Burgin, Minister of the Ministry of Health, Wellness & the Environment, Mr. Frederick Stephenson, Minister of the Ministry of National Mobilization, Social Development, Family, Gender Affairs, Persons with Disabilities & Youth, and a delegation from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, visited ISU. Oct. 18, 2013 Associate Dean Cui Du-wu and a delegation from Xi’an Jiaotong University, China, visited ISU. Oct. 29, 2013 Deputy Secretary Zong Guo-ming of the County Party Committee and a delegation from Mengjin County, Luoyang City, Henan Province, China, visited ISU. Nov. 5, 2013 Secretary Xu Shang-nian and a delegation from Xi’an Technological University, China, visited ISU. Nov. 12 ~ 13, 2013 Dr. Vicky Carwein, Chancellor of Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne, U.S.A., visited ISU. Nov. 19, 2013 Vice President Rebecca Butler of the University of Findlay, U.S.A., visited ISU. Nov. 29, 2013 Mr. Kenny Anthony, Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, and a delegation visited ISU. Dec. 5, 2013 President Hu Shou-gen and a delegation from University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, China, visited ISU. Dec. 12, 2013 Vice President Zhu Ai-ying and a delegation from Jiangxi Science & Technology Normal University, China, visited ISU. Dec. 12, 2013 Rector Pedro Gerardo González and a delegation from National University of Asuncion, Paraguay, visited ISU. Dec. 26, 2013 Principal Lee Sai-kee of HKTA the Yuen Yuen Institute No.3 Secondary School, Hong Kong, visited ISU. Dec. 26, 2013 Chairman Huang Fu-shun of Penang Alumni Association of Taiwan Universities and Colleges, Malaysia, visited ISU. Jan. 6, 2014 Mayor Jin Yu-hui and a delegation from Liaoyuan City, Jilin Province, China, visited ISU. Jan. 7, 2014 Vice President Zhao Jun-hai and a delegation from Chang’an University, China, visited ISU. Jan. 7, 2014 Vice President Wang Hou-jun and a delegation from University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, China, visited ISU. 50 I-Shou University Yearbook 2013 Date Description Jan. 8, 2014 President Wen Tao and a delegation from Dalian Neusoft University of Information, China, visited ISU. Jan. 23, 2014 Dr. Sirikhae Pongswat, Dean of Faculty of Science and Technology, and a delegation from Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi (RMUTT), Thailand, visited ISU. Feb. 12, 2014 Deputy Chairman Wang Gui-yun and a delegation from Shandong Xiehe University, China, visited ISU. Feb. 21, 2014 Dr. Li Yu-lin, former Vice President of Jilin University, China, visited ISU. Feb. 23, 2014 Deputy Secretary Wei Chao-an and a delegation from Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, visited ISU. Feb. 28, 2014 Datuk Looi Hei-tyng, Advisor of Taiwan Returned Students Association Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, and his wife visited ISU. Mar. 5 ~ 6, 2014 A delegation of presidents from World Federation of Taiwan Alumni Associations in Indonesia visited ISU. Mar. 24, 2014 Vice President Suteaki Shioya of Sojo University, Japan, visited ISU. Mar. 28, 2014 Mr. Marcos Fragoso, Vice President for International Affairs of University of the Incarnate Word, U.S.A., visited ISU. Apr. 14, 2014 Vice Principal Ma Wai-chu and a delegation of teachers & students from QualiEd College, Hong Kong, visited ISU. Apr. 14, 2014 Mayor Sui Jun and a delegation from Ningde City, Fujian Province, China, visited ISU. Apr. 16, 2014 Vice Principal Kwan Oi-chu and a delegation of teachers & students from Tsung Tsin Christian Academy, Hong Kong, visited ISU. Apr. 17, 2014 Dean Zhou Wen-fu and a delegation from Hebei Academy of Social Sciences, China, visited ISU. Apr. 21, 2014 Deputy Secretary Zhang De-sheng and a delegation from City College of Dongguan University of Technology, China, visited ISU. Apr. 24 ~ 25, 2014 Principal Wong Sheung-kam and a delegation of teachers & students from Ko Lui Secondary School, Hong Kong, visited ISU. Apr. 25, 2014 Principal Man Ching-fan and a delegation of teachers & students from HKTA the Yuen Yuen Institute No. 1 Secondary School, Hong Kong, visited ISU. May 8, 2014 His Excellency António Quintas do Espírito Santo, Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe, visited ISU. May 21, 2014 Vice President Wang Hong and a delegation from Shanghai Open University, China, visited ISU. May 22, 2014 Dr. John Frederick, Vice President for Academic Affairs of University of Texas at San Antonio, U.S.A., and his wife visited ISU. May 22, 2014 Vice President Pu Shou-zhi and a delegation from Jiangxi Science & Technology Normal University, China, visited ISU. May 27, 2014 President Qin Xiao-gang of ZhengZhou University of Science & Technology, Vice President Huang Zhen-zhen of Jiangxi College of Application Science and Technology, and a delegation from Henan and Jiangxi Province, China, visited ISU. May 30, 2014 Deputy Secretary Dong Xin-sheng and a delegation from Shandong Agricultural University, China, visited ISU. Jun. 6 ~ 7, 2014 Jun. 11, 2014 President Devorah Lieberman and a delegation from the University of La Verne, U.S.A., visited ISU. Principal Keh Tian-peng of Pei Hwa High School, Malaysia, visited ISU. 51 Date Description Jun. 12, 2014 Vice President Liu Chao-chen and a delegation from Anhui Science and Technology University, China, visited ISU. Jun. 13, 2014 Vice President Chen Shou-can and a delegation from Zhejiang GongShang University, China, visited ISU. Jun. 19, 2014 Deputy Secretary Li Qiu-ling, Commissioner of the Department of Education of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, and a delegation from Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China, visited ISU. Jun. 20, 2014 Deputy Secretary Ma Xu-rong and a delegation from University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Zhongshan Institute, visited ISU. Jun. 20, 2014 Deputy Secretary Zhu De-qiang and a delegation from University of Jinan, China, visited ISU. Jun. 24, 2014 Dr. Hilda Heine, Honorable Minister of Education, and a delegation from the Republic of the Marshall Islands, visited ISU. Jun. 25, 2014 Vice Chairman Willy Yanto Wijaya of Perhimpunan Alumni Taiwan Indonesia visited ISU. Jun. 30, 2014 Vice Principal Wong Hing-chung and a delegation of teachers & students from the Church of Christ in China Kei Heep Secondary School, Hong Kong, visited ISU. Jun. 30, 2014 Principal Yeung Ching-han and a delegation of teachers & students from HKMLC Queen Maud Secondary School, Hong Kong, visited ISU. Jul. 1, 2014 Vice President Wu Sen and a delegation from Wuyi University, China, visited ISU. Total: 67 groups and 886 person-times Overseas Guests Visiting Departments: Date Description Aug. 5, 2013 A delegation of teachers and students of Shirayuri Gakuen High School, Japan, visited the Dept. of Applied Japanese and interacted with local students one-to-one in Japanese. Aug. 7, 2013 Chair Chen Xin-ling of the Dept. of Management at Taiyuan University, China, visited ISU for a two-day visit to explore avenues for cooperation (including exchange students and exchange faculty for teaching). Aug. 15, 2013 Vice President Wu Zheng-lin and a delegation from Sanjiang University, China, visited ISU. Sept. 4, 2013 Associate Prof. Yang Jin-feng of the Institute of Marketing at Zhejiang Chinese Medical University went on a three-month exchange to the School of Chinese Medicine for Post Baccalaureate at ISU. Sept. 4, 2013 The Dept. of Applied Japanese held an information session for students who would soon leave for Japan under exchange programs. Exchange students who came back from Japan in early 2013 were invited to share their experience with students who would study at Niigata University, Ehime University, and Tokushima Bunri University, Japan, with government sponsorship in October 2013. Sept. 4, 2013 Prof. Toshihiko Miyaji, Prof. Noriko Mori, Ms. Lily Wu, Prof. Tsai I-ta, and a student delegation from Teikyo University, Japan, visited the Dept. of Applied Japanese and had a one-day cultural exchange activity with faculty members and students of the Department. Sept. 9, 2013 Mayor Seishi Kouyama, City Council Chairman Satoshi Saito, and government officials from Kumamoto City, Japan, visited the Dept. of Applied Japanese, including Japanese Culture Classroom and other teaching facilities. Sept. 10, 2013 Councilor Torami Murakami, Councilor Osamu Maekawa, and government officials from Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, visited the Dept. of Applied Japanese, including Japanese Culture Classroom and other teaching facilities. 52 I-Shou University Yearbook 2013 Date Description Oct. 11, 2013 Led by Vice President Huang Yung-sheng, President Tsunehiro Mukai of Nishikyushu University, President Yuji Fukumoto of Nishikyushu University Junior College, and Chairman Teruyoshi Yanagita of the International Exchange Center of Nishikyushu University, Japan, visited the Dept. of Applied Japanese, including Japanese Culture Classroom and other teaching facilities. Prof. Masaki Nakao made a teaching demonstration on Japanese etiquette with freshman students participating. Oct. 30, 2013 Led by Vice President Huang Yung-sheng, Prof. Takesi Sato of Saga University and ceramicist Shiori Nakamura from Japan to visit the Dept. of Applied Japanese. Nov. 16, 2013 Hungarian Dr. Fülöp Gyula was invited to give keynote speeches at the 49th Annual Meeting of the Chinese Society for Quality and 2013 International Symposium of Quality Management at ISU. Nov. 28, 2013 A delegation from East China University of Science and Technology, China, visited ISU. Dec. 16, 2013 A delegation from Macau University of Science and Technology visited ISU. Jan. 16, 2014 General Manager Wang Chuo-zhong of Want Daily, Want Want China Times Group, gave a speech at the Dept. of Applied Japanese. Feb. 10 ~ Jun. 30, 2014 Prof. Wang Jin-xing of the Mechanical & Electrical Engineering College, Shandong Agricultural University, China, went on a short-term exchange program at the Dept. of Information Engineering. Feb. 28, 2014 A delegation of 18 persons, including the vice president, from City University of Macau visited ISU. Mar. 6, 2014 Principal Michiko Kojima of Naganuma School (Tokyo School of Japanese Language), Japan, visited the Dept. of Applied Japanese. Mar. 18, 2014 Director Katsunori Kitamura of Kaohsiung Office of Japan Airlines gave a speech titled What’s the Value of Service? at the Dept. of Applied Japanese. Mar. 21, 2014 Prof. Tadashi Kondo of the Faculty of Economics, Seikei University, Japan, gave a speech titled International Festivals at the Dept. of Applied Japanese. Mar. 23, 2014 Governor Ikuo Kabashima and a delegation of officials from Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, visited the Dept. of Applied Japanese and discussed possible partnership between both sides. Apr. 21, 2014 Prof. Li Yu-lin of Jilin University, China, visited the College of Medicine and shared his clinical studies on stem cells. Apr. 23, 2014 Prof. Henry Duh and Prof. Chen Hsueh-hua from University of Tasmania, Australia, gave speeches titled Future Development of Interaction Design and Communication Theories and Practice, respectively, at the College of Communication and Design. Apr. 23, 2014 A delegation from the School of Management, Xiamen University, China, visited the Center for Gaming & Entertainment Education. Apr. 28, 2014 Dr. Isao Shimokawa, Dean of the School of Medicine, Nagasaki University, Japan, visited the Dept. of Applied Japanese. Apr. 29, 2014 Dr. Isao Shimokawa, Dean of the School of Medicine, Nagasaki University, Japan, gave a lecture at the College of Medicine. May 20, 2014 Prof. Yoshito Koeda of Chiba Institute of Science and Associate Prof. Fumio Niwa of Takushoku University, Japan, gave keynote speeches on different cultures in East Asia at the Dept. of Applied Japanese. May 28, 2014 Prof. Chen Chun-hsien of the School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, gave a speech titled Design Informatics in Consumer-centric Product Conceptualization at the Dept. of Creative Product Design. Jun. 6, 2014 Chair Professor Kam C. Chan of the Dept. of Finance, Western Kentucky University, U.S.A., gave a speech titled Board Hierarchy, Independent Directors, and Firm Value: Evidence from China at the Dept. of Finance. 53 Date Description Jun. 16, 2014 A delegation of 9 persons, including Dean Jiang Tuan-biao of the School of Economics & Management, from Guangxi Normal University, China, visited ISU for academic exchange. Jun. 26, 2014 Director Kiyoka Nakamura and Mr. Kentasuku Tomoe of the International Office, Tourism and Culture Exchange Bureau, and Mr. Hiroshi Yonemura of the Subsection of Joint Promotion of Agriculture, Business and Industry, Agriculture, Water, Business and Industry Bureau, Kumamoto City, Japan, visited the Dept. of Applied Japanese. Jul. 9, 2014 Accompanied by Mr. Liu Qing-ping, President of the Alumni Association of the Dept. of Business Administration and Vice Chairman of the ISU Alumni Association, Dr. Wu Shiang-hau and Dr. Chu Shun-ho of the School of Business, Macau University of Science and Technology, Macau, visited the Dept. of Business Administration. Jul. 18, 2014 Prof. Yuuji Teramoto and Prof. Takayuki Tomonari of Sojo University, Japan, visited the Dept. of Applied Japanese. Jul. 24 ~ 25, 2014 President Yoshihito Okinaga and a delegation from Teikyo University, Japan, visited ISU. Domestic Guests: Date Description Sept. 9, 2013 Dr. Huang Kuang-nan, Minister without Portfolio of Executive Yuan, visited the College of Communication and Design to share his teaching experience and the government’s focus area on fine arts with faculty members. Sept. 12, 2013 Vice Director Wu Yong-cheng of the Industrial Upgrading Service Department, Metal Industries Research & Development Centre, visited the College of Communication and Design for industry-university collaboration projects, and signed an agreement with Dr. Lee Chia-kun of the Dept. of Mass Communication on behalf of the College. Oct. 15, 2013 Lecturer Cai Zong-ting of the Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance visited ISU and gave a speech titled College Students’ Development and Growth in the Era of Cross Selling within Financial Holding Companies. Oct. 15, 2013 Prof. Chen Miao-ling of the Dept. of Finance, National Sun Yat-sen University, visited ISU and gave a speech titled Financial Statements Analysis: Take a Real Company as an Example. Oct. 16, 2013 A delegation of teachers and students of Kaohsiung Municipal Nan-zih Comprehensive High School visited the Center for Gaming & Entertainment Education. Oct. 18, 2013 President Wang Hua-te of Yunn Wang Investment Co. Ltd. visited ISU and gave a speech titled The Strategic Thinking and Creativity When It Comes to Problem-solving. Oct. 24, 2013 Senior industrial designer Zheng Yu-shu of Sinox Company Ltd. visited ISU and gave a speech titled The Design of Watches. Nov. 6, 2013 Vice Director Djanav Zengror of Taiwan Indigenous TV visited ISU and gave a panel discussion on the movie “Dear AKI.” Nov. 8, 2013 General Manager Ye Xiu-hui of Taiwan Concord Capital Securities Ltd. visited ISU and gave a speech titled New Tread of OSU in Taiwan- Concord Dream. Nov. 20, 2013 Mr. Tian Ming-wei, the operator of Ya Te Lan Photography Company, visited ISU and gave a speech titled The Application of Product Photography in Visual Design. Nov. 22, 2013 Vice Chairman Zhang Zhen-wu of the Group Management and Development Committee, E United Group, visited ISU and gave a speech titled Making an APP for Guiding at E-Da World. Nov. 27, 2013 News Anchor Li Yu-rong of ERA News visited ISU and gave a speech titled Battlefield on TV: How to Survive in this Career. 54 I-Shou University Yearbook 2013 Date Description Dec. 13, 2013 General Manager Xu Hong-yu of Urbanet Group visited ISU and gave a speech titled Real Estate Investment in Asian New Bay Area in Kaohsiung. Dec. 18, 2013 Director Robi Engler visited ISU and gave a speech titled Cinema Animation: Film, Video and Digital. Dec. 19, 2013 CEO Liao Bo-wei of Wisdom Dessert visited ISU and gave a speech titled The Development of APP Games. Mar. 12, 2014 Prof. Cheng Jin-dean of the Dept. of Industrial and Commercial Design, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, visited ISU and gave a speech titled Conceptual Design of Creative Products. Mar. 13, 2014 President Wang Jhing-fa and a delegation from Tajen University visited ISU. Mar. 14, 2014 Manager Huang Xin-wei of the Software Development Department, Neo Image Service Corp, visited ISU and gave a speech titled Are You Ready, Graduates: Experience of Overseas Studies and Work. Mar. 20, 2014 Chief Liao Cheng-wei of the Patent Division I, Intellectual Property Office, Ministry of Economic Affairs, visited ISU and gave a speech titled Strategies for Applying for Patents on Digital Creativity. Mar. 20, 2014 Chairman Xu Jia-dong of the Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance visited ISU and gave a speech titled The Exchange Rate of Renminbi and Global Capital Easing. Mar. 20, 2014 Director Zhang Yu-zhen of National Education Radio and Director Zhang Ming-yang of the Kaohsiung Substation visited the Dept. of Applied Japanese. Mar. 21, 2014 Director Cai Yuan-bo of the Center of Research and Development, Acer Inc., visited ISU and gave a speech titled Job Hunting Experience and Work Attitudes. Mar. 25, 2014 Secretary Tang Zhi-bin of the Chinese National Futures Association visited ISU and gave a speech titled Financial Industry is Changing: A Brand-new Futures Industry. Mar. 28, 2014 Engineer Wang Gang-min of the Department of Firmware Development for Flash Memory, Etron Technology, Inc., visited ISU and gave a speech titled The Secret of a Successful Job Hunting & Work Experience. Apr. 9, 2014 Associate Prof. Perng Chun-young of the Dept. of Japanese, Tamkang University, visited ISU and gave a speech titled How to Live an Excellent Life at the Dept. of Applied Japanese. Apr. 10, 2014 Mr. Li Jia-xian, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Hiiir Inc., visited ISU and gave a speech titled The Beauty and Sadness of an Innovation Startups Service Team: The Journey of Hiiir from Founding to Investing. Apr. 11, 2014 Software engineer Chen Guan-yi of the Office of Research and Development for Switch Software Application Agreement, Accton Technology Corporation, visited ISU and gave a speech titled Working Experience at Science Parks. Apr. 16, 2014 Well-known animation artist Georges Schwizgebel visited ISU and shared the process and the inspiration of creating animation with students. Apr. 18, 2014 President Wu Chung-shu of the Chung-hua Institution for Economic Research visited ISU and gave a speech titled Government’s Reflection about Strategies after the Financial Crisis of 2007-08. Apr. 23, 2014 Director Huang Yu-ting of Kaohsiung Substation of UFO Network visited ISU and gave a speech titled Strategies of Bidding for Public Relations. Apr. 24, 2014 Lawyer Chang Chi-hsiang of Kaohsiung Office of InfoShare Tech Law Office gave a speech on Copyright on the Internet. Apr. 29, 2014 Senior Staff Wang Xi of the Testing Center, Securities & Futures Institute, visited ISU and gave a speech titled Financial Certification and Career Planning. 55 Date Description Apr. 30, 2014 Dr. Lin Feng-tyan, Distinguished Professor and Dean of the College of Planning and Design, National Cheng Kung University, visited ISU and gave a speech titled Experience in Promoting Teaching and Cultivation of Culture and Creativity. May 1, 2014 The retired president and teachers of Nan-an Elementary School, Tainan, visited the Center for Gaming & Entertainment Education. May 2, 2014 Director Tang Yuan-xi of the Department of Human Resources, 104 Group, visited ISU and gave a speech titled First Step in Career: Finding a Suitable Job. May 3, 2014 Photographer Jiang Shen-feng visited ISU and gave a speech titled Cinematography Workshop. May 12, 2014 1. Director Chen Yi-wen visited ISU and gave a panel discussion on his movie “As the Winds Blow.” 2. General Manager Zhang Yu-quan of Fashion Intelligence Co., Ltd. visited ISU and gave a speech titled Application of Integrated Marketing Communications. May 16, 2014 Mr. Lin Chu-chia, First Deputy Minister of the Mainland Affairs Council, Executive Yuan, visited ISU and gave a speech titled Cross-strait Service Trade Agreement and the Vision of Cross-strait Economy and Trade. May 16, 2014 President Yuan Pao-hsin of Minghsin University of Science and Technology visited the Center for Gaming & Entertainment Education. May 16, 2014 Participants in the Conference for Deans of Student Affairs of Universities and Colleges in Southern Taiwan visited the Center for Gaming & Entertainment Education. May 24, 2014 Executive Producer Wei Te-sheng gave a panel discussion on the movie “KANO.” May 26, 2014 Actor Matt Wu gave a speech titled From an Actor to a Director. Jun. 5, 2014 Director Yang Li-chou gave a speech titled The Enormous Power from the Reality at the 8th myfone Mobile Creativity Seminar jointly organized by ISU. Jun. 9, 2014 Prof. Shyu Shing-ching and Prof. Masashi Tsujimoto of the Dept. of Japanese Language and Literature, National Taiwan University, visited ISU and gave speeches titled Reasons Why Taiwan Does Studies on Japan and The Trend of Studies on Japan in Taiwan, respectively, at the Dept. of Applied Japanese. Jun. 13, 2014 Deputy Director Zhang Shu-yi of the Trade Development Division, Bureau of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Economic Affairs, visited ISU and gave a speech titled An Introduction to Resources for Trade Expansion. Academic Events: Significant Academic Symposiums or Seminars Organized by ISU A tot al of 11 aca dem ic event s were held i n t he Aca dem ic Yea r 2013 (as of Ju ne 15, 2014), i nclud i ng 5 i nter nat ional academ ic conferences a nd 6 national academ ic conferences. Please refer to t he t able below for more det ails: No. Date Category Description 1 Aug. 2, 2013 National The Dept. of Nutrition held the Conference on the Application of Thin Layer Chromatography. 2 Aug. 27 ~ 29, 2013 National The Center for General Education held the 2013 Workshop on Instructional Design and Practice for Citizens’ Core Competence. International The Dept. of Chemical Engineering and the Institute of Biotechnology & Chemical Engineering held the 8th International Symposium on Supercritical Fluid Technology and the 4th Asia Symposium on Supercritical Fluid Technology. 3 Oct. 11 ~ 13, 2013 56 I-Shou University Yearbook 2013 No. Date Category Description 4 Nov. 1, 2013 National The Dept. of Mass Communication held the 2013 Conference for Communication and Media Ecology: New Technology and Film Development. International The Dept. of Industrial Management held the 49th Annual Meeting of the Chinese Society for Quality, the Annual Meeting of the Chinese Society for Quality Kaohsiung Chapter, and 2013 International Symposium of Quality Management. 5 Nov. 16, 2013 6 Nov. 30 ~ Dec. 1, 2013 National The Dept. of Public Policy and Management held the 2013 Annual Meeting of the Taiwanese Political Science Association, and the International Conference on Oriental Political Science: Taiwan Experience, the Rise of China, and International Rheology. 7 Dec. 1 ~ 4, 2013 International The Dept. of Entertainment Management held the 2nd Asia Pacific Conference on Gambling & Commercial Gaming Research. 8 Dec. 8, 2013 International The Center for General Education held the 2013 Classic Reading and Application: Confucianism and Taoism Character Education for Youth Literacy Upgrading International Academic Seminar. 9 Dec. 18, 2013 National The Dept. of Public Policy and Management held the Conference on Urban Development and Recovery Management. 10 May 23, 2014 National The Dept. of Electronic Engineering held the 2014 Electronic Technology Symposium. 11 May 30, 2014 International The Dept. of Civil and Ecological Engineering held the 2014 International Conference on Sustainable Development and Disaster Prevention in Civil Engineering. Academic Events: Extramural Academic Events or Activities ISU Faculty Participated in: A tot al of 823 person-t i mes pa r t icipated i n ext ra mu ral academ ic events or activit ies i n t he Academ ic Yea r 2013 (as of Ju ne 15, 2014). Please refer to t he t able below for more det ails. Category Category Number of Participants Number of Participants National Events National Events 406 406 International Events International Events 417 417 Total Total 823 823 Academic Events: Extramural Academic Events or Activities ISU Students Participated in: Date Date Aug. 1, 2013 ~ Jun. 2014 ~ Aug.15, 1, 2013 Jun. 15, 2014 Description Description A total of 38 person-times were subsidized by the Ministry of Science and Technology ISU for participating in international A total of 38orperson-times were subsidized by the conferences Ministry of overseas Science and and presenting theparticipating Academic Year 2013 (as of June 15, 2014). Technologypapers or ISUinfor in international conferences overseas and presenting papers in the Academic Year 2013 (as of June 15, 2014). International Partnerships Date Description Aug. 6, 2013 Signing of an MOU with Pusan National University, Korea Aug. 12, 2013 Signing of an MOU with S.K.H. St. Mary’s Church Mok Hing Yiu College, Hong Kong 57 Date Description Aug. 12, 2013 Signing of an MOU with P.H.C. Wing Kwong College, Hong Kong Aug. 12, 2013 Signing of an MOU with Yan Chai Hospital No.2 Secondary School, Hong Kong Sept. 21, 2013 Signing of an MOU with Tsung Tsin Middle School, Hong Kong Sept. 21, 2013 Signing of an MOU with Caritas Yuen Long Chan Chun Ha Secondary School, Hong Kong Sept. 21, 2013 Signing of an MOU with Henrietta Secondary School, Hong Kong Sept. 25, 2013 Signing of an MOU with University of Saint Joseph, Macau Oct. 9, 2013 Signing of an MOU with TWGHs Wong Fut Nam College, Hong Kong Oct. 10, 2013 Signing of an MOU with Lingnan Hang Yee Memorial Secondary School, Hong Kong Oct. 10, 2013 Signing of an MOU with Pui Ying Secondary School, Hong Kong Oct. 10, 2013 Signing of an MOU with St. Francis of Assisi’s College, Hong Kong Oct. 11, 2013 Signing of an MOU with Nishikyushu University, Japan Oct. 12, 2013 Signing of an MOU with Fung Kai No.1 Secondary School, Hong Kong Oct. 15, 2013 Signing of an MOU with St. Bonaventure College and High School, Hong Kong Oct. 15, 2013 Signing of an MOU with Buddhist Sum Heung Lam Memorial College, Hong Kong Oct. 15, 2013 Signing of an MOU with Po Leung Kuk Centenary Li Shiu Chung Memorial College, Hong Kong Oct. 16, 2013 Signing of an MOU with Council of the Church of Christ Yenching College, Hong Kong Oct. 17, 2013 Signing of an MOU with TWGHs Kap Yan Directors’ College, Hong Kong Oct. 28, 2013 Signing of an MOU with TWGHs Li Ka Shing College, Hong Kong Oct. 29, 2013 Signing of an MOU with TWGHs Chen Zao Men College, Hong Kong Oct. 31, 2013 Signing of an MOU with Shandong Xiehe University, China Nov. 14, 2013 Signing of an MOU with TWGHs Lo Kon Ting Memorial College, Hong Kong Nov. 19, 2013 Signing of an MOU with Carmel Secondary School, Hong Kong Nov. 20, 2013 Signing of an MOU with Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University, Thailand Dec. 8, 2013 Signing of an MOU with Kwok Tak Seng Catholic Secondary School, Hong Kong Dec. 27, 2013 Signing of an MOU with City College of Dongguan University of Technology, China Jan. 14, 2014 Signing of an MOU with Kunming University of Science and Technology, China Jan. 16, 2014 Signing of an MOU with Choi Hung Estate Catholic Secondary School, Hong Kong Jan. 21, 2014 Signing of an MOU with Northern Illinois University, U.S.A. Jan. 25, 2014 Signing of an MOU with Tra Vinh University, Vietnam Feb. 25, 2014 Signing of an MOU with Yunnan University, China Feb. 25, 2014 Signing of an MOU with Zhengzhou Information Engineering Vocational College, China Feb. 26, 2014 Signing of an MOU with Shanxi University of Science & Technology, China Mar. 1, 2014 Signing of an MOU with Dalian Neusoft University of Information, China Mar. 4, 2014 Signing of an MOU with Yunnan Economics Trade and Foreign Affairs College, China Mar. 5, 2014 Signing of an MOU with Jiangxi Science & Technology Normal University, China Mar. 27, 2014 Signing of an MOU with Zengcheng College of South China Normal University, China 58 I-Shou University Yearbook 2013 Date Description Mar. 28, 2014 Signing of an MOU with Dainam University, Vietnam Mar. 31, 2014 Signing of an MOU with Zhoukou Normal University, China Apr. 8, 2014 Signing of an MOU with Niigata University, Japan Apr. 22, 2014 Signing of an MOU with Kunming University, China May 9, 2014 Signing of an MOU with University of Cumbria, U.K. May 20, 2014 Signing of an MOU with Chengdu Technological University, China Note: The number of partner schools in 2014 (Academic Year 2013) increased by 13% compared with that in the Academic Year 2012. ISU currently has 391 partner schools worldwide, including 220 universities and 171 high schools (as of June 20, 2014). Academic Cooperation and Exchanges with Mainland Chinese Universities Date Description Oct. 31, 2013 Signatory: Shandong Xiehe University Content: Agreement for Academic Cooperation & Program Dec. 27, 2013 Signatory: City College of Dongguan University of Technology Content: Agreement for Academic Cooperation & Exchange and MOU for Study Program Jan. 14, 2014 Signatory: Kunming University of Science and Technology Content: Agreement for Academic Cooperation & Exchange and MOU for Study Program Feb. 25, 2014 Signatory: Yunnan University Content: Agreement for Academic Cooperation & Exchange and MOU for Study Program Feb. 25, 2014 Signatory: Zhengzhou Information Engineering Vocational College Content: Agreement for Academic Cooperation & Exchange and MOU for Study Program Feb. 26, 2014 Signatory: Shaanxi University of Science & Technology Content: Agreement for Academic Cooperation & Exchange and MOU for Study Program Mar. 1, 2014 Signatory: Dalian Neusoft University of Information Content: Agreement for Academic Cooperation & Exchange and MOU for Study Program Mar. 4, 2014 Signatory: Yunnan Economics Trade and Foreign Affairs College Content: Agreement for Academic Cooperation & Exchange and MOU for Study Program Mar. 5, 2014 Signatory: Jiangxi Science & Technology Normal University Content: Agreement for Academic Cooperation & Exchange and MOU for Study Program Mar. 27, 2014 Signatory: Zengcheng College of South China Normal University Content: Agreement for Academic Cooperation & Exchange and MOU for Study Program Mar. 31, 2014 Signatory: Zhoukou Normal University Content: Agreement for Academic Cooperation & Exchange and MOU for Study Program Apr. 22, 2014 Signatory: Kunming University Content: Agreement for Academic Cooperation & Exchange and MOU for Study Program Exchange and MOU for Study 59 Date May 20, 2014 Description Signatory: Chengdu Technological University Content: Agreement for Academic Cooperation & Exchange and MOU for Study Program Note: The number of partner schools in mainland China in 2014 (Academic Year 2013) increased by 14% compared with that in the Academic Year 2012. ISU currently has 110 partner schools in mainland China, including 22 categorized as Project 985 universities and 49 categorized as Project 211 universities (as of June 20, 2014), while in the Academic Year 2012, ISU had 97 partner schools in mainland China, including 22 categorized as Project 985 universities and 48 categorized as Project 211 universities. 60 I-Shou University Yearbook 2013 Extraordinary Achievements 61 Extraordinary Achievements Outstanding Performance and Honors Time Description Distinguished Teaching Awards: College Department Name Academic Rank College of Electrical & Information Engineering Dept. of Information Management Lisa Y. Chen Associate Professor College of Science & Engineering Dept. of Chemical Engineering Yang Jyh-ferng Assistant Professor College of Science & Engineering Dept. of Civil and Ecological Engineering Jan Ming-young Associate Professor College of Management Dept. of Public Policy and Management Lan Yu-chen Assistant Professor College of Medicine Dept. of Biological Science and Technology Wang Yu-chi Assistant Professor College of Medicine School of Medicine for International Students Chen Wan-nan U. Assistant Professor Dept. of Applied Japanese Huang Xing-su Assistant Professor Dept. of Mass Communication Lee Chia-kun Assistant Professor Dept. of Mass Communication Chen Rei-youn Associate Professor International College Dept. of International Tourism and Hospitality Su Chin-chun Associate Professor Center for General Education Center for General Education Uen Wuu-nan Assistant Professor College of Language Arts College of Communication and Design College of Communication and Design List of Faculty Members Passing the MOE e-Learning Accreditation: Academic Year 2013 Department Name Course Title Category Dept. of Applied Mathematics Liu Mei-feng Java Program Design e-Course Distinguished Advisors: Name Academic Rank College College of Electrical & Information Engineering College of Electrical & Information Engineering College of Science & Engineering College of Science & Engineering Department Hsieh Tung-hung Assistant Professor Wu Chin-chun Assistant Professor Chen Jiann-lin Associate Professor Hsieh Liang-yu Assistant Professor Lee Liangcheng Associate Professor College of Management Dept. of Finance Yang Chih-yu Assistant Professor College of Management Dept. of International Business Lin Chunghung Associate Professor College of Communication & Design Dept. of Creative Product Design Mojdeh Jamnia Assistant Professor International College Dept. of International Tourism and Hospitality Lin Lin Assistant Professor Hsieh Chu-hua Assistant Professor Wang Yu-chi 2013 62 I-Shou University Yearbook Assistant Professor College of Medicine Dept. of Biological Science and Technology Huang Yu-ting Assistant Professor College of Medicine Dept. of Nutrition College of Tourism & Hospitality College of Language Arts Dept. of Electronic Engineering Dept. of Information Management Dept. of Mechanical and Automation Engineering Dept. of Applied Mathematics Dept. of Culinary Arts Management Dept. of Applied English hung Design International College Dept. of International Tourism and Hospitality Mojdeh Jamnia Assistant Professor Lin Lin Assistant Professor Hsieh Chu-hua Assistant Professor Wang Yu-chi Assistant Professor College of Medicine Dept. of Biological Science and Technology Huang Yu-ting Assistant Professor College of Medicine Dept. of Nutrition Kuo Chih-feng Associate Professor College of Medicine Dept. of Nursing College of Tourism & Hospitality College of Language Arts Time Dept. of Culinary Arts Management Dept. of Applied English Description Honorary Members of the Phi Tau Phi Scholastic Honor Society of the Republic of China: Department Dept. of Information Engineering Dept. of Electronic Engineering Year 2012 Li Xian-da, Xu Shuo-li, Xu Zhi-hao, and Ye Pei-chen Dept. of Information Management Wu Chong-ming, Zhang Zhi-yuan, and Lin Yi-juan Lin Yu-xin, Chen Zhi-hao, Lin Yan-gu, and Xu Wei-cheng Li Di-long and Deng Ya-yun Dept. of Communication Engineering Liu You-ren Dept. of Civil & Ecological Engineering Gu Jun-jie and Yang Ren-pei Dept. of Chemical Engineering Zeng Ting Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering Dept. of Mechanical & Automation Engineering Dept. of Applied Mathematics Institute of Biotechnology & Chemical Engineering Postgraduate Programs in Management Liu Xin-yi and Wang Xuan-yun Dept. of Industrial Management Yu Ya-ping Dept. of Business Administration Guo Shu-chen, Liang You-hua, and Lin Zhen-hua Dept. of Finance Wu Ming-hong, Du Chui-ling, and Su Yu-ting Dept. of International Business Chen Yi-ting Dept. of Public Policy & Management Zhang Yu-tong and Liu Yi-ting Dept. of Hospitality Management Cheng Xue-min Dept. of Leisure Management You Sheng-yao Dept. of Applied Japanese Liu Jia-xin and Hong Ruo-mei Dept. of Applied English Dept. of Physical Therapy Xu Ting-yi Zhang Chuan-yuan, Qiu Xue-ping, Chen Shi-li, Tang Shi-han, Zhou Yi-huan, Zhuang You-hua, Zeng Liang-yu, and Wang Li-yu Lu Shang-ting Dept. of Health Management Xie Yi-jun Dept. of Occupational Therapy Shen Shu-jun Dept. of Healthcare Administration Wang Qiong-ru Dept. of Biomedical Engineering Chen Guan-jun Dept. of Nursing Han Jia-qi Dept. of Biological Science & Technology Qiu Wei-qi Dept. of Electrical Engineering Academic Name Dept. of Mass Communication Liao Jian-cheng Chen Hong-ling Xie Shao-wei Lu Yi-ping 63 Time Description Honorary Members of the Phi Tau Phi Scholastic Honor Society of the Republic of China: Department Institute of Biotechnology & Chemical Engineering Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering Dept. of Mechanical & Automation Engineering Dept. of Chemical Engineering Academic Year 2013 Name Xuan Jin-feng Cai Zong-han Huang Jian-wei Cai Yao-lin Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering Xiao Tang-wen Dept. of Civil & Ecological Engineering Cai Qiao-ru Dept. of Applied Mathematics Xie Zong-yu Dept. of Occupational Therapy Xu Jia-man Dept. of Nursing Dept. of Medical Imaging & Radiological Sciences Dept. of Health Management Zhouhuang Zhi-yu Dept. of Healthcare Administration Dept. of Biological Science & Technology Dept. of Biomedical Engineering Liu Wen-lan Dept. of Mass Communication Dept. of International Finance Dept. of International Business Administration Xu Zheng-yan Zhang Qiao-yi Li Pei-xuan Qi Hui-shang and Huang Bao-die Zheng Wen-han, Hong Si-yu, Yang Jia-bei, Chen Wan-rou, Chen Su-hui, Xiao Xu-wen, Yin Sang-ying, Jiang Pei-xuan, and Liu Zi-qin Liao Ting-hao Zhuang Bei-lin Dept. of Information Management Wu Jia-lin, Lin Cheng-wei, Zhang Li-ren, Chen Pin-yao, and Chen Jun-you Jian Ya-wen and Huang Jian-wei Dept. of Information Engineering Xu Jia-ling, Zhou Si-hui, Xu Shi-yan, and Fang Min-yuan Dept. of Communication Engineering Wang Bo-cheng Postgraduate Programs in Management Chen Xiu-min and Zhu Gui-lin Dept. of Industrial Management Lin Yan-mi Dept. of Finance Xu Hua-hong, Chen Yu-ting, and Hong Yi-jun Dept. of Business Administration Yang Qi-ting Dept. of Accounting Qiu Xin-hui Dept. of International Business Chen Yi-ting and Zhan Ya-hui Dept. of Tourism Huang Hui-lin Dept. of Hospitality Management Lin Yi-kuan Dept. of Applied Japanese Luo Shi-xiang and Huang Xing-jie Dept. of Applied English Huang Shi-qin Dept. of Electronic Engineering 64 I-Shou University Yearbook 2013 Time Description Aug. 2013 Zhuang Shan-wen received an honorable mention for the 2013 National Management Master Thesis Award from the Chinese Management Association with her thesis supervised by Dr. Chen Yue-yang. Sept. 2013 Su Yi-fang and Zhan Shu-ting received the Excellent Paper Award at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the Taiwan Academy of Management (TAOM) with their paper supervised by Dr. Chung Hsi-mei. Exchange Students of the Dept. of Applied Japanese in the Academic Year 2013: Sept. 2013 Niigata University (university-financed) Niigata University (self-financed) Ehime University (university-financed) Huang Li-yu and Su Bei-er Ye Mei-qi Wang Zhi-ying and Guo Pei-wen Tokushima Bunri University (university-financed) Hou Jia-yi and Xiao Jia-mao The 7 students listed above went on a short-term study program in Japan for one year starting the end of September 2013. Oct. 14, 2013 Shi Bing-cheng received an honorable mention in the category of Application Development of the 2013 APP FOR FUN: Innovative Cloud Applications & Services Competition. Oct. 19, 2013 Dr. Ichiro Taida of the Dept. of Applied Japanese presented a journal paper titled Mr. Shigeichi Kure’s Unpublished Original Script: Informal Essay about Iliad at the 12th Classical Documentation Workshop in Osaka, Japan. Oct. 26, 2013 Yu Chang-qing received an honorable mention in the category of Basic Research for Poster Papers at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and 3rd International Congress of Asian Society of Nuclear Medicine Technology. Nov. 2013 Chen Xi-wen, Shi Ren-yu, Wu Dai-rong, Wu Yi-zhen, and Wu Chun-ning took third place in the 2013 Victor Cup National Insurance Skills Competition. Nov. 2013 Jian Xing-rong, Huang Xin-qi, Kang Jia-zhen, Du Jing-wen, Lin Yi-wen, Zhang Ting-xuan, Tu Pei-shan, Chen Ting-xuan, Zhuang Ya-han, Ji Ning-jing, Huang Yu-bei, Sun Yi-jun, Ke Yi-wen, Li Guan-ting, Guo Zi-qi, Lin Zhi-yi, Xie Jia-hua, Gao Qian-chun, and Huang Wan-qing won the championship in the 3rd Ming-ho Cup Women’s Basketball Match. Nov. 3, 2013 Li Bo-wei, Su Kai, Chen Yi-quan, and Wu Ming-zong of the Dept. of Information Engineering received one Silver Medal Award and one Best Paper Award in the 2013 FPGA Workshop and Design Contest with their work titled The Implementation of FPGA Platform for the Motion Control of a Two-wheeled Robot supervised by Dr. Jing Ming-haw. Nov. 3, 2013 Su Kai, Sun Yu-feng, and Lin Zhi-jun of the Dept. of Information Engineering received the Best Paper Award in the 2013 FPGA Workshop and Design Contest with their work titled Realization on the RAID 7.3 System supervised by Dr. Chang Yao-tsu and Dr. Lee Chong-dao. Nov. 3, 2013 Li Rui-xu, Li Bo-wei, and Chen Yi-quan of the Dept. of Information Engineering received the Best Paper Award in the 2013 FPGA Workshop and Design Contest with their work titled Movement Control and Design of Two-wheeled Inverted Pendulum Robots with FPGA Circuits supervised by Dr. Jing Ming-haw. Nov. 9, 2013 Shi Bing-cheng took second place in the category of Life+Innovative Member Services Application of the International ICT Innovative Services Contest 2013. Nov. 21, 2013 Dr. Truong Trieu-kien of the Dept. of Information Engineering was awarded the IEEE life fellowship. Nov. 22, 2013 Shi Bing-cheng received an honorable mention in the 2013 Innovative Local Services Contest in Kaohsiung-Pingtung- Penghu Region. Nov. 23, 2013 Zeng Yi-ting of the Dept. of Applied Japanese took second place in the 2013 National Japanese Speech Contest for Collegiate Students organized by the Japanese Studies Association in Taiwan. A total of 66 contestants from 23 universities and colleges competed in the contest. Dec. 2013 Zhuang Ya-han, Ji Ning-jing, Jian Xing-rong, Huang Xin-qi, Lin Yi-wen, Zhang Ting-xuan, Tu Pei-shan, Chen Ting-xuan, Huang Yu-bei, Ke Yi-wen, Sun Yi-jun, Gui Zi-qi, Lin Zhi-yi, and Li Guan-ting won the championship in the category of women’s basketball match at the 9th Finance Cup for Universities and Colleges in Southern Taiwan. 65 Time Description Dec. 2013 Yu Cai-xiu, Wu Yu-huan, Xu Xiao-qing, Lin Yi-xian, Li Yi-jun, Wang Yu-xiu, Wu Xiao-yun, Xie Yu-xuan, Zhang Wan-jing, Huang Wen-ting, Gong Jia-hui, Liu Zi-qi, Cai Yu-ting, Wu Meng-rong, Xu Zheng-yu, Huang Xue-ru, Yu Cai-fang, and Jiang Wei-li won the championship in the category of women’s volleyball match at the 9th Finance Cup for Universities and Colleges in Southern Taiwan. Dec. 2013 Zhang Jia-rong, Cai Yun-ren, Zheng Zhou-liang, Yang Zong-han, Liu Zhe-zhi, Wang Jin-teng, Hong Cheng-zuo, Zhou Xuan-chen, Ding Wei-lun, Li Ming-xiao, Xiao Jing-yang, Hong Jing-yu, and Zheng Zhao-rong won the championship in the category of men’s volleyball match at the 9th Finance Cup for Universities and Colleges in Southern Taiwan. Dec. 3, 2013 Shi Bing-cheng received a recognition award in the category of Innovative Concept in the 2013 Get Fresh Competition organized by the Ministry of Economic Affairs. Dec. 5, 2013 The Student Association of the Dept. of Health Management took second place for the report of organizing the Program of 2013 Healthcare Services Winter Camp for Collegiate Students in Communities and Tribes in Indigenous Regions and Outlying Islands under the auspices of the Ministry of Health and Welfare. Dec. 7, 2013 Xiao Rui-xian and Zhang Ya-wen of the Dept. of Applied Japanese took first place and third place, respectively, in the 2013 JAL Cup Japanese Speech Contest organized by Japan Airlines (JAL). Dec. 7, 2013 Chen Li-ping and Sun Si-yuan received the Best Paper Award at the 19th Conference on Information Management & Practice organized by Chinese Society of Information Management with their papers supervised by Dr. Chen Yue-yang. Jan. 2014 Junior students Yao Jun-you (Class A) and Liu Fang-jie (Class B) of the Dept. of Information Engineering won the championship at the AMD Dream League. Jan. 10, 2014 Dr. Lee Shou-ai of the Dept. of Applied Japanese presented a journal paper titled Cultural Exchange, Integration and Changes of Chinese and Japanese Folk Customs: Annual Events in Ancient Japan as the Theme at the 2014 International Symposium of Religious Practice, Literature Creation and the Compilation of Chinese Religious Literature. Feb. 12, 2014 Zhang Chen-wi, Wang Chun-pin, Xue Yan-qi, Cai Shuo-yuan, and Xiao An-ting made it to the Top 32 in the 2014 SF Online Winter University Cup. University-financed Exchange Students of the Dept. of Applied Japanese Who Have Passed N2 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test for the Academic Year 2014 Feb. 26, 2014 NiigataUniversity (university-financed) Li Guan-yi Ehime University (university-financed) Zhang Ya-wen and Zheng Zhi-xuan Tokushima Bunri University (university-financed) Wu Jia-an and Su Xiao-chun The 5 students listed above will go on a short-term study program in Japan for one year starting the end of September 2014. 2014 Creative Kitchenware Design Competition: Mar. 13, 2014 Awardees Award Chen Guan-yu / Chen Guan-hao Second Place Design Encountering Between Pebbles and Driftwood Cooking, Kitchen and Enjoyment Automatic Cuisine Vending Kitchen Zeng Guan-xiang / Liao Jun-jie Zhang Ren-hao / Li Xiu-yu Zeng Guan-xiang / Zheng Kai-yu Zhan Wan-jing Zeng Guan-xiang / Wu Wen-kui Lin Bo-can / Huang Wei-sheng Honorable Mention Honorable Mention Resonance Xu Ya-wen Honorable Mention Kitchen X Living Room Zeng Guan-xiang / Liao Jun-jie Wu Wen-kui / You Hong-xian Honorable Mention Enjoy Life 66 I-Shou University Yearbook 2013 Third Place Time Description Mar. 15 ~ 16, 2014 The men’s volleyball team of the Dept. of Applied Japanese won the championship at the 12th Nan-ri Cup Competition organized by the Dept. of Applied Japanese of Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology. Mar. 16, 2014 Chen Zong-wen of the Dept. of Applied Japanese received the Special Award in the category of Collegiate Students in the 2014 Japanese Speech Contest for Senior High School and Collegiate Students organized by the Taiwan-Japan Exchange Promotion Association. 2014 Outstanding College Youth of the Republic of China Mar. 29, 2014 Department Awardee Dept. of Industrial Management Dept. of Health Management Huang Kuei-fang Huang Ding-sheng Apr. 2014 Dr. Lin Tsung-ching of the Dept. of Information Engineering was awarded an IEEE senior membership. Apr. 3, 2014 Liang Xiang-hao and Chen Bo-kai received the Award of Outstanding Excellence at the 2014 Graduation Project Exhibition of College of Electrical and Information Engineering with their project titled Cloud Storage System for Smartphones supervised by Dr. Chen Yan-haw. Apr. 28, 2014 Zhang Ren-hao of the Industrial Master’s Program in Kitchenware Design and Business Administration was elected as Chairperson of the Kitchen Association Union of New Taipei City. May 5, 2014 Qiu Zhi-ren and Yang Chao-ai of the In-service Master’s Program of the Dept. of Industrial Management received the Best Propulsion Award in the category of Underwater Vehicles of Group C in the 2014 International Students’ Contest on Handmade Ship Models. May 7, 2014 Liu Jia-zhen, Lin Xin-yi, Zhuang Wen-xin, and Xiao Lian-yi receive a Certificate of Excellence in the category of Students in the 2014 National Contest for Cloud Project Management Practices organized by the National Project Management Association with their project supervised by Dr. Tsai Chen-chang. May 19, 2014 Chen Guan-hao of the Industrial Master’s Program in Kitchenware Design and Business Administration was elected as Chairperson of the Kitchen Association Union of Kaohsiung County. 2014 Project Competition of College of Management May 21, 2014 Name Award Chen Jun-nan / Guo Jue-qi Qian Wei-hong First Place Zeng Jian-sha / Chen Bo-fu Fu Cong-yu Honorable Mention Project Cloud Application on Android Smartphones and Sales & Inventory System Applying Cloud Computing and Predictive Analysis to Improve Inventory Management at Small and Medium-sized Enterprises of Traditional Industry in Taiwan May 24, 2014 Xu Shi-yan took second place for English presentation at the 2014 International Symposium of Medical Imaging and Radiological Sciences with his paper titled Classification of SPECT Trodat-1 Based on MRI Brain Image by Bayesian Method. May 24, 2014 Tu Bo-wei took third place for English presentation at the 2014 International Symposium of Medical Imaging and Radiological Sciences with his paper titled Quantitative Analysis of 99mTc-TRODAT-1 Imaging Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography. May 24, 2014 Kang Po-sheng took second place for Chinese presentation at the 2014 International Symposium of Medical Imaging and Radiological Sciences with his paper titled Established Significance Analysis of Extracted Features from Liver Computer Tomography by Cox Regression Model. May 24, 2014 Qiu Yu-li took third place for Chinese presentation at the 2014 International Symposium of Medical Imaging and Radiological Sciences with her paper titled Active Volume Quantification of Gallium-67 SPECT Imaging on Prostatitis. May 24, 2014 Teng Pai-hsueh took third place for Chinese presentation at the 2014 International Symposium of Medical Imaging and Radiological Sciences with her paper titled Correlation of Breast Densities between Magnetic Resonance Image and Digital Mammography. 67 Time Description May 24, 2014 Huang Hui-ling and Song Pei-chen received the Best Paper Award at the 25th International Conference on Information Management held by the Chinese Society of Information Management with their paper supervised by Dr. Chen Yue-yang. May 28, 2014 Li Min-xuan, Lin Zi-xin, Wang Jian-quan, Kang Ya-hui, and Su Wan-qing took first place in the category of operation planning of the 2014 Yi Qi Fei Xiang Innovation & Startups Competition with their project supervised by Dr. Chuang Yuan-hsien. May 28, 2014 Yang Zheng-yi, Ruan Yan-wei, Qiu Yu-kai, and Chen Ling received an honorable mention in the category of operation planning of the 2014 Yi Qi Fei Xiang Innovation & Startups Competition with their project supervised by Dr. Tsai Chen-chang. May 30, 2014 Yang Zheng-yi, He Hao-rui, Hong Yi-hao, Yang Yao-long, Huang Ci-an, and Xie Yu-han won the championship at the 2014 Innovation Competition of Local Cultures organized by the Dept. of Information Management, Shu-Te University, with their project supervised by Prof. Zhang Shu-zhen. Distinguished Alumni of the Academic Year 2013 Name & Photo Xu Long-sheng Extraordinary Performance ● Boosting the growth of the ISU Alumni Association: 1. Providing scholarships for recent graduates, grants and emergency fund, increasing employment opportunities for alumni, and assisting alumni in career development and promotion. His devotion has been widely recognized by alumni as well as the Board of Directors and Supervisors. 2. Serving as a supervisor and an executive director of the 3rd and the 4th Board of Directors & Supervisors of the ISU Alumni Association, respectively. Currently serving as a director of the 6th Board of Directors & Supervisors of the ISU Alumni Association. ● Achievements: 1. During the past three decades as a civil servant (including as the Director of the Office of Public Relations, a senior executive officer, the Deputy Secretary-general, and the Secretary-general of Kaohsiung City Council), Mr. Xu has driven several significant infrastructures in Kaohsiung City. For instance, he contributed to the construction of incinerators in central and southern Kaohsiung, coordinated with other government agencies for the budget of Kaohsiung Mass Rapid Transit (KMRT) System, making Kaohsiung Taiwan’s second city possessing MRT services, and supported and fought for holding the 2008 World Games in Kaohsiung City as well as planned and deliberated the budget. Recently, he has striven to apply for subsidies from the central government to complete the construction of Kaohsiung Circular Line. 2. To encourage councilors and staff members of the Kaohsiung City Council to have a spirit of lifelong learning, Mr. Xu established relevant regulations and rules concerning continuing education and subsidies for the tuition. Nowadays, one-third of the councilors and staff members have completed or continue their studies. It not only helps to broaden their outlook but improves their competencies and working efficiencies. 68 I-Shou University Yearbook 2013 Domestic and Overseas Evaluation Events Date Dec. 4, 2013 Description ISU successfully completed the annual ISO 14001 surveillance visit. Dec. 2013 ISU was the only university in Taiwan passing both the 2013 Evaluation of General Education and the Second-Cycle Program Evaluation in the first half of 2013. Jan. 2014 ISU submitted the 2nd Annual Progress Report to the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), and the report was accepted by its Initial Accreditation Committee (IAC). Feb. 2014 ISU held an AACSB Accreditation Symposium on Feb. 26 and Mar. 5, respectively, with the attendance of 139 faculty members and administrative assistants from the College of Management, the College of Tourism and Hospitality, and the International College. ISU expected participants to have a better understanding of the current progress, future development, work planning, etc. through the symposium. 69 ISU Alumni Association 70 I-Shou University Yearbook 2013 ISU Alumni Association Date Description Aug. 3, 2013 The friendship activity “ISU Alumni Together Cheer for E-Da Rhinos” was held at Chengching Lake Baseball Field to encourage leisure activities and improve the connections among members. Oct. 5, 2013 The 2nd meeting of the 6th Joint Committee of Executive Directors and Supervisors was held at Han-Hsien International Hotel to discuss the list of scholarship recipients for the Academic Year 2013 and confirm the list of emergency relief fund recipients between Jul. 20 and Oct. 3. Oct. 5, 2013 The 4th meeting of the 6th Joint Committee of Directors and Supervisors was held at Han-Hsien International Hotel to confirm the list of scholarship recipients for the Academic Year 2013, amend the regulations for scholarships and grants, and confirm the list of emergency relief fund recipients between Jul. 20 and Oct. 3. Oct. 26, 2013 The 2014 Golf Competition was held at Ta Kang Shan Golf Course to promote the connections among alumni, current students and faculty members as well as to cement the friendship among alumni. Jan. 11, 2014 The 5th meeting of the 6th Joint Committee of Directors and Supervisors was held at Ten Drum Ciatou Creative Park to confirm the list of emergency relief fund recipients between Oct. 4 and Dec. 31 and discuss affairs relevant to the 2nd general assembly. Feb. 8, 2014 The 2nd general assembly of the 6th ISU Alumni Association and the 2014 Chinese New Year gathering were held at Han-Hsien International Hotel. Relevant affairs were discussed and passed, and a lucky draw was held to improve connections among alumni. Apr. 19, 2014 The 6th meeting of the 6th Joint Committee of Directors and Supervisors was held at Chin Ding Restaurant to confirm the list of emergency relief fund recipients between Jan. 1 and Apr. 11, and discuss the friendship activity in July and affairs relevant to the 1st general assembly of the 7th ISU Alumni Association. May 3, 2014 The friendship activity “Appreciate the Track of History, Enjoy the Pleasure of Countryside” was held in Xinhua District and the Wu Mi Ler Community in Tainan to encourage leisure activities and improve the connections among members. May 20, 2014 The 3rd meeting of the 6th Joint Committee of Executive Directors and Supervisors was held at Jin-Yue Building to discuss the list of graduate scholarship recipients of 2014. Jul. 12, 2014 The 7th meeting of the 6th Joint Committee of Directors and Supervisors was held at Howard Hotel to confirm the list of graduate scholarship recipients in 2014 and the list of emergency relief fund recipients between Apr. 12 and Jul. 4, and discuss the list of nominees for the 7th Joint Committee of Directors and Supervisors and the list of nominees of the 5th Distinguished Alumni. 71 Other Significant Events 72 I-Shou University Yearbook 2013 Other Significant Events Date Description Aug. 17, 2013 ISU held a new student orientation in Kaohsiung with a participation of more than 1,500 students and family members. Sept. 1, 2013 A new feature was added to the ISU Information System for departments to check new enrollees’ score on the General Scholastic Ability Test for analysis purposes. Sept. 25, 2013 Assistant professor Huang Chih-feng of the Dept. of Chemical Engineering, National Chung Hsing University, visited ISU and gave a speech titled An Introduction and Application of New Living Polymerization Techniques. Oct. 11 ~ 13, 2013 The Dept. of Chemical Engineering and the Institute of Biotechnology & Chemical Engineering held the 8th International Symposium on Supercritical Fluid Technology and the 4th Asia Symposium on Supercritical Fluid Technology. Oct. 15, 2013 71 students of the Dept. of Culinary Arts Management visited Wei-I Foodstuff Co., Ltd. in Pingnan Industrial Park to understand the manufacturing process of fish products as well as its safety and hygiene management. Oct. 16, 2013 Ms. Freda Chang, Education Advisor of Fastlane International Co., Ltd. was invited to give a speech titled Overseas Study in Le Cordon Bleu. Oct. 19, 2013 ISU celebrated its 23rd anniversary of its establishment. Oct. 20, 2013 Mr. Ceng Sheng-an, Production Manager of Liang Shing Frozen Seafoods Co., Ltd., was invited to give a speech titled Freezing, Manufacturing Process and Hygiene Management. Oct. 23, 2013 Dr. Wei Pai-chun of the Institute of Atomic and Molecular Sciences, Academia Sinica, visited ISU and gave a speech titled The Study on Thermoelectric Materials. Oct. 30, 2013 Mr. Qiu Ming-zheng, General Manager of La Morning, was invited to give a speech titled A New Trend of Founding Chain Restaurants. Oct. 30, 2013 Japanese Prof. Kondo and Korean Prof. Ji-Won Yang visited the Dept. of Chemical Engineering for academic exchange as well as laboratory equipment and facilities. Nov. 1, 2013 The College of Communication and Design established a special research group to apply to the Ministry of Science and Technology for an integrated research project titled The Establishment and Promotion of a Digital Museum of Local Humanities and Culture. Nov. 6, 2013 Mr. He Han, General Manager of Dongin Technology Enterprise Co., Ltd., visited ISU and gave a speech titled The Trend of Plasma Technology and the Preparation for Employment. Nov. 6, 2013 Mr. Liu Da-hong, General Manager of Queena Plaza Hotel, was invited to give a speech titled Career Planning in Catering Industry. Nov. 14, 2013 The amendments to the Principles for Inter-College and Inter-Departmental Programs at I-Shou University and the Regulations for Course Registration at I-Shou University were ratified and promulgated by the President with an aim to encouraging students to take inter-college/departmental programs as well as increasing the number of students who complete program studies. Nov. 16, 2013 Led by two faculty members of the Dept. of Film & Television, 62 students visited Hong Chen Film Studio. Nov. 20, 2013 Prof. Tai Nyan-hwa of the Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering, National Tsing Hua University, visited ISU and gave a speech titled Preparation and Application of Graphene. Nov. 21, 2013 Led by two faculty members of the Dept. of Creative Product Design, 40 students visited the Metal Industries Research & Development Centre. 73 Date Description Nov. 25, 2013 ISU invited faculty members of schools in China for exchange and giving lectures in the Academic Year 2013: 1. Prof. Tong Bi-sha of Beijing Jiaotong University visited the Dept. of Hospitality Management from Nov. 25 to Dec. 5, 2013. 2. Prof. Ren Hong-sheng of China University of Political Science and Law visited the Dept. of Public Policy and Management from Dec. 2 to 13, 2013. Nov. 25, 2013 The Regulations for Summer Courses at I-Shou University were amended, including articles related to students’ payment and refund, faculty members’ hourly pay, and administrative costs. Nov. 26, 2013 Ms. Janet Hsieh, a famous TV host and travel expert, was invited to give a speech on strategies of job hunting. Nov. 27, 2013 Mr. Zheng Bo-wen, Manager of Hotel Tainan, was invited to give a speech titled Kitchen Sanitation Management in Catering Industry for off-campus internship counseling. Nov. 27, 2013 Led by a faculty member of the College of Communication and Design, 40 students visited The White Rabbit Animation, Inc. Nov. 27, 2013 Prof. Lin Chun-ching of the School of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, visited ISU and gave a speech titled Research and Development of Crude Drug Resources Against Hepatoma, Liver Cirrhosis and Pulmonary Fibrosis. Dec. 2013 The Dept. of Mass Communication took second place in the category of participation in industry-university collaboration in the Academic Year 2012. Dec. 4, 2013 Distinguished Prof. Chu Jinn of the Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, visited ISU and gave a speech titled Properties and Application of Bulk Materials and Thin Film Metallic Glasses. Dec. 5, 2013 The Student Association of the Dept. of Health Management took second place for the report of organizing the Program of 2013 Healthcare Services Winter Camp for Collegiate Students in Communities and Tribes in Indigenous and Outlying Islands under the auspices of the Ministry of Health and Welfare. Dec. 7, 2013 Ms. Shi Yi-fang, Manager of Quality Control Department of Chanel, was invited to give a speech titled Clothing Etiquette and the Management of Personal Image. Dec. 18, 2013 Prof. Lin Jaung-geng of the School of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, visited ISU and gave a speech titled My Life in Clinical Medicine. Dec. 18 ~ 20, 2013 The 1st achievements exhibition of Subproject 4-3-1 “Cultivation of Talents in Visual Effects” of the ISU Teaching Excellence Project was held by the College of Communication and Design. Jan. 2014 The Dept. of Film & Television established a student film studio. Jan. 6, 2014 The Regulations for Course Registration at I-Shou University were amended based on the official letter issued by the University Entrance Committee for Overseas Chinese Students where overseas students who enter a university with an equivalent level of education (i.e. five years for high school education) should take extra 12 credits instead of four courses. Jan. 8, 2014 ISU filed an application with Ref. No. Yi-Da-Jiao-Zi 1030000250 to the Ministry of Education for the establishment of a doctoral program in clinical medicine, a master’s program in nutrition, the School of Post-baccalaureate Medicine, and the School of Medicine. Jan. 16, 2014 The Regulations for Faculty Teaching at I-Shou University were amended. Faculty members who take leave of absence shall make up classes within 7 days instead of 14 days, and the same time limit is applicable to the registration of students’ absenteeism. Feb. 11, 2014 The 6th Chinese New Year gathering was held by the ISU Alumni Association with participation of alumni from at home and abroad. 74 I-Shou University Yearbook 2013 Date Description Feb. 15, 2014 ISU was authorized by the Ministry of Education with Ref No. Tai-Jiao-Gao-Er-Zi 1030012256 to award the Master of Engineering degree to graduates from the Industrial Master’s Program in Optoelectronics Process, the Doctor of Medicine degree to graduates from the School of Medicine for International Students, and the Bachelor of Science degree to graduates from the Bachelor’s Degree Program for Indigenous Peoples of the Dept. of Nursing. Feb. 26, 2014 Prof. Tirella Annalisa from Institute of Clinical Physiology, National Research Council, Italy, was invited to give a speech titled How to Play an Active Role and Interact with Biological Microsystems? Feb. 27, 2014 ISU was authorized by the Ministry of Education with Ref No. Tai-Jiao-Gao-Er-Zi 1030027323 to award the Master of Management degree to graduates from the Industrial Master’s Program in Kitchenware Design and Business Administration. Mar. 2014 The Cloud Computing Research Center was established. Mar. 2014 The Multimedia Technology Research Center was established. Mar. 5, 2014 Ms. Liang Ru-qian, General Manager of Jope Technology Co., Ltd., visited ISU and gave a speech titled How to Improve the Competitiveness of Products Development by the Simulated Moving Bed. Mar. 10 ~ 15, 2014 ISU took 7th place of Open Category Level 1 for collegiate male students at the University Football Association. Mar. 14 ~ 16, 2014 ISU took 8th place of Open Category Level 2 for collegiate female students at the University Volleyball League. Mar. 21 ~ 27, 2014 ISU took 4th place of Open Category Level 2 for collegiate male students at the University Volleyball League. Mar. 12, 2014 Mr. Yang Bing-feng, Manager of ASE Kaohsiung, visited ISU and gave a speech titled An Introduction to Advanced Packaging Technology. Mar. 12, 2014 Career Counselor Zhu Teng-yu was invited to give a speech titled Create Your Own Resume and Exude Your Charm at the Workplace. Mar. 19, 2014 Assistant Prof. Yang Shou-yin of the Dept. of Power Mechanical Engineering, National Formosa University, visited ISU and gave a speech titled Production and Application of Bio-energy. Mar. 24, 2014 The first reunion homecoming celebration of the Postgraduate Programs in Management was held on the theme of passing down and integration. Mar. 26, 2014 Researcher Wang Yu-qi of the Industrial Technology Research Institute was invited to give a speech titled In Vitro Tissues and Regenerative Medicine. Mar. 31, 2014 ISU filed an application with Ref. No. Yi-Da-Jiao-Zi 1030003609 to the Ministry of Education for the establishment of the Bachelor’s Degree Program for Indigenous Peoples in Long-term Care of College of Medicine in the Academic Year 2015. Apr. 2, 2014 Mr. Huang Hong-zhang, Factory Manager of Ke Yi Biotech Corp., visited ISU and gave a speech titled Bacterial Cellulose: an Introduction to Bio Cellulose Masks. Apr. 6, 2014 ISU successfully accomplished the task of an online review of entrance applications and relevant documents in the Academic Year 2014 as commissioned by the Joint Board, College Recruitment Commission. Apr. 9, 2014 Ms. Hai Ming-ming, Director of Sales and Marketing of Knowledge Consulting, Inc., was invited to give a speech titled Overseas Internship in Grand Hyatt Singapore. Apr. 9, 2014 Researcher Chen Hua-bin of Bertie Enterprise Corp. visited ISU and gave a speech titled The Process Development of Cordyceps Militaris in Health Supplements. Apr. 16, 2014 Mr. Xie Zhi-hong, Deputy Director of Far East Bio-Tec Co., Ltd., visited ISU and gave a speech titled Applying Microphytes to Health Supplements and the Vision of Drug Development. 75 Date Description Apr. 16, 2014 Ms. Yuan Li-fen, Director of the Department of Business of Emperor Love Restaurant, was invited to give a speech titled Discussion on Culinary Arts from the Viewpoint of Marketing. Apr. 17, 2014 Prof. Su Jin-cheng visited ISU and gave a speech on breast diseases and hyperthyroidism. Apr. 21, 2014 ISU was praised by the National Central Library with Ref No. Guo-Tu-Fa-Zi 10302000810 for legally depositing all academic papers in the Academic Year 2012 at the National Central Library, thereby making contributions to permanent reservation of academic resources as well as the development of national research. Apr. 23, 2014 Associate Prof. Chiang Chia-chin of the Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences, visited ISU and gave a speech titled Biomedical Application of Optical Fiber Sensors. Apr. 24, 2014 Prof. Chen Guang-wei visited ISU and gave a speech on neoplasm and various anus-bowel-related diseases. Apr. 25, 2014 The Regulations for Course Registration at I-Shou University were amended, and students who register for no courses will be suspended from schooling instead of being expelled. Apr. 25, 2014 To encourage visiting students from mainland China to focus on their studies, the Regulations for Course Registration by Overseas Exchange and Visiting Students at I-Shou University were amended. The required number of credits for postgraduate students is increased from 4 to 9, and for undergraduate students from 16 to 18. Apr. 25, 2014 The Regulations for Service-Learning Program at I-Shou University were amended. An introduction to six major focuses of service-learning courses and course offering requirements are added, while the rule that each college/center must offer at least two service-learning courses every semester is deleted. Apr. 28 ~ 29, 2014 The Dept. of Film & Television, the Dept. of Creative Product Design, and the Dept. of Digital Media Design received an on-site visit for the Second-Cycle Program Evaluation. Apr. 28 ~ May 2, 2014 ISU won the championship of General Category for males with a wood bat at the University Inter-School Slow-pitch Softball Championship in the Academic Year 2013. Apr. 30, 2014 Chief Chen Ming-qin of Samin District Public Health Center, Kaohsiung City, was invited to give a speech titled Sanitary Information for Catering Skills Tests. May 3 ~ 5, 2014 ISU Baseball Team, established for less than one year, won three times in a row for Open Category of the Qualification Competition Level 1 of the University Baseball League in the Academic Year 2014, and it was successfully qualified for competing for Open Category Level 1 of the University Baseball League in the Academic Year 2014. May 1, 2014 Prof. Lee Po-huang visited ISU and gave a speech on clinical pharmacology. May 7, 2014 Researcher Du Cheng-wei of the Industrial Technology Research Institute visited ISU and gave a speech titled Heat Pipes and the Industrial Application. May 7, 2014 Ms. Tung Yuan-fang presented two paintings completed by her mother, Ms. Geng Qin-xie, to ISU, and an art exhibition was held from May 16 at ISU. May 9, 2014 Prof. Lai Tung-yuan visited ISU and gave a speech titled Preventing Cancer Recurrence after Treatment. May 11 ~ 18, 2014 Led by Assistant Prof. Lin Chung-neng of the Dept. of Mass Communication, 10 students attended the Future Leaders: Media Camp for Cross-strait Students at Communication University of China. May 22, 2014 ISU filed an application with Ref. No. Yi-Da-Jiao-Zi 1030006119 to the Ministry of Education for a subsidy of NT$3 million under Enhancement of English-taught Degree Programs for Institutions of Higher Education (proposed by the Postgraduate Programs in Management). May 23, 2014 ISU held a panel discussion with graduates from the Academic Year 2013. 76 I-Shou University Yearbook 2013 Date Description May 30, 2014 The Dept. of Information Engineering held the 2014 Information Technologies, Applications and Management Conference. May 28 ~ Jun. 2, 2014 May 28 ~ ISU held the 2014 Nike All Taiwan Camp. Jun. 24, 2014 Assistant Prof. Lin Chung-neng of the Dept. of Mass Communication visited one of the partner schools, Jinan University, in Guangzhou, China, to give lectures. Jun. 7, 2014 ISU held a graduation ceremony of the Academic Year 2013. Jun. 10, 2014 ISU held the Conference on Corporate Human Resources Management in Southern Taiwan. Jun. 14, 2014 ISU organized the 2014 Table Tennis Friendship Tournament of E United Group. Jun. 24, 2014 The Forum on Development and Regulations of Antrodia Cinnamomea Products in Chinese Market was held at ISU, providing a platform for the government, the industry and the academia to exchange views and explore avenues for cooperation. Jun. 30 ~ Jul. 6, 2014 Led by Associate Prof. Lin Chung-hung of the Dept. of Creative Product Design, 9 students attended the 2014 Cross-strait Youth Creative Forum on Environmental Technology and Green Development at University of Science and Technology Beijing, China. Jul. 2 ~ 7, 2014 ISU Male Basketball Team won the championship in the 2014 Fo Guang International University Invitational Basketball Tournament. 77 Digital Information 78 I-Shou University Yearbook 2013 Digital Information Traffic Information Main Campus: No. 1, Sec. 1, Syuecheng Rd., Dashu District, Kaohsiung City 84001, Taiwan, R.O.C. Medical Campus: No. 8, Yida Rd., Jiaosu Village, Yanchao District, Kaohsiung City 82445, Taiwan, R.O.C. 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I-Shou University Yearbook is the best portrait to showcase the annual organizational reform and the spirit as well as the glorious achievements of I-Shou University. We are proud of your excellent performance and diligence. In particular, the College of Medicine was successfully established in the Academic Year 2013. This is not only a significant milestone but also a giant step towards our steady growth. Office of Secretariat I-Shou University August 2014 81