The International and Cross-Strait Affairs Section is led by the Dean of International Affairs. It manages various international cooperation and exchange activities for faculty and students, and oversees programs including Ministry of Education-approved specialized classes for international students, general international student enrollment, the Youth Vocational Training Program for Overseas Compatriot Youth, and programs for overseas compatriot students (including those from Hong Kong and Macau).
The Section's responsibilities include:
1. International Cooperation and Exchange
• Planning and implementing policies for international cooperation, partnerships with sister schools, international exchanges, and academic collaboration.
• Organizing international conferences and overseas visits, and hosting international dignitaries.
2. Overseas Student Recruitment and Specialized Programs
• Managing affairs related to general international student programs, "New Southbound Policy" industry-academia collaboration programs, the Youth Vocational Training Program for Overseas Compatriot Youth, and programs for overseas compatriot students (including those from Hong Kong and Macau).
• Promoting overseas recruitment and international exchange activities.
3. Student Study Abroad and International Learning
• Administering study abroad exchange and training programs (such as the "Learning Without Borders" and "Cherishing Pearls" initiatives).
• Providing information on studying abroad, facilitating the sharing of overseas exchange experiences, and offering guidance for students going abroad.
4. Academic and Personal Guidance for International Students
• Providing counseling, referral services, and guidance on living adjustments for international and overseas compatriot students during their studies.
• Coordinating coursework and related academic matters for international students.
5. Mandarin Language Learning and Proficiency Enhancement
• Assisting international students in participating in the Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL).
• Promoting Mandarin learning and related instructional support measures.
6 Employment and Retention Services for International Students
• Establish an employment platform and provide relevant job information for international students.
• Offer career and employment counseling and guidance services.
7 Cross-Strait Exchanges and Short-Term Study Programs
• Facilitate exchanges, academic cooperation, and visits involving faculty and students from both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
• Organize short-term study programs for students from Mainland China, mutual visits by faculty and students, and related professional development exchanges for faculty.
8 Administrative and General Affairs
• Handle the liaison, coordination, and implementation of international affairs.
• Manage departmental records and archives; handle other international educational and cultural exchange activities and tasks assigned by superiors.