MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Chung Yuan 70: Towards Sustainability
Adhering to the University’s philosophy of holistic education, we are comprehensively advancing towards a sustainable campus. With a focus on quality teaching and industry collaboration, we aspire to elevate our University to international prominence.
By harnessing the power of higher education and knowledge dissemination, we aim to promote the sustainability of the environment, society, and governance.
The sustainable responsibility of holistic education
Founded in 1955, our University upholds the motto “Firm Faith, Practical Action” and operates based on the belief that “Love is the driving force behind education.” During our 40th anniversary celebration in 1995, we introduced the slogan “Chung Yuan 40, Toward Holistic Development,” and initiated a holistic education approach focusing on the four learning dimensions of “Heaven, Humanity, Earth, and Self.
“The first tenet of our educational philosophy emphasizes the respect for the dignity of human nature and seeks harmony among heaven, humanity, earth, and self. It highlights the necessity for human progress to be balanced with environmental preservation, aligning with the goals of Sustainable Development advocated by the United Nations.Chung Yuan is a University grounded in practicality and seriousness, committed to shouldering the responsibility of leading society towards a sustainable future.
Therefore, we are dedicated to integrating academic resources and placing environmental sustainability at the core of all activities. We actively cultivate students’ professional capabilities in this field, aiming to prepare them to contribute effectively to a sustainable future.
Optimizing Institutional Governance and Joint Efforts of Faculty and Students in Practice
The development plans of our University are guided by the philosophy of holistic education. Under the blueprint of self-positioning, governance philosophy, talent cultivation, and development vision, our overarching goal is to “build our University into a globally recognized institution with numerous benchmark characteristics in holistic education, higher education, life care, and academic research.” With a clear self-positioning, development vision, and goals, we have identified “Model University of Holistic Education,” “Outstanding University of Top-notch Research,” “University with Innovation and Entrepreneurship Features,” “First-Class University with International Integration,” and “Green University of Sustainable Development” as the main axes of our educational endeavors.
We have outlined five major dimensions: “Integration of Quality Teaching and Learning,” “Elevation of Research to International Frontiers,” “Value-added through Industry Collaboration,” “Deepening Internationalization towards Globalization,” and “Sustainable Development through Intelligent Decision-making.” These dimensions are designed with a forward-looking perspective, rigorous deliberation, and a focus on concrete implementation measures, supplemented with specific performance indicators.
In recent years, the University has excelled in teaching innovation, industry-academia collaboration, academic research, internationaization, and student employment. This report comprehensively showcases the annual achievements of all faculty, staff, and students, reflecting our collective efforts across various dimensions.
Promoting the Public Nature of Higher Education towards a Sustainable Future
As we approach our 70th anniversary, Chung Yuan Christian University embraces the mindset of “Inheriting, Deepening, Integrating, and Advancing” as we look towards our future development. With the vision of “Chung Yuan 70: Towards Sustainability,” we stride forward into the post-pandemic era.
In terms of institutional governance, we have established a dedicated Sustainability Office and integrated sustainable development into our medium and long-term planning. Regular publication of sustainability reports allows all stakeholders to understand progress and participate in further improvement efforts.
In terms of societal engagement, we align teaching, research, and service with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and gradually establish international connections to create practical models. We actively engage in community affairs, social services, and charitable activities to promote social equity and justice. Through these efforts, we aim to affirm the University’s forward-looking position and pursue sustainable management objectives.
Regarding environmental sustainability, we have developed specific action plans to address the impacts of climate change and are committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Through regular assessments and disclosure of electricity usage or carbon emissions, we aim to allocate sufficient resources to actively achieve campus carbon neutrality and the goal of 100% renewable energy use.
There is much work to be done in the realm of sustainable development. Achieving our sustainability goals requires the collective efforts of all faculty, students, and colleagues. Your dedication is the driving force behind today’s achievements and the key to achieving our sustainability goals. We appreciate everyone’s support and look forward to working together with all stakeholders to promote the sustainable development of the world and embrace a brighter future during our University’s journey
