I-SHOU Newsletter ——–2021.01——
As one of the most internationalized universities in Taiwan, one tenth of ISU’s students come from more than 40 different countries. To create a diverse culture on campus, ISU International Student Union invites one student representative from each country to form its multiculture committee.Fall Application starts until July 20, 2021
8 colleges
44 departments & programs
7 doctoral programs
15 master’s programs
2,000 overseas students from 49 nationalities
Approximately 15,000 students
90% of 534 full-time faculty members possess doctoral degrees
By receiving this AACSB international accreditation in 2016, ISU has entered into the top 5% of universities around the world
I-SHOU NEWS 義守新聞
A Pioneer in Bilingual Campus I-Shou University Initiates EMI-centered Project
It has been more than ten years since I-Shou University (ISU) started its bilingual campus project. So far, ISU has established many bilingual platforms and provided bilingual regulations and rules, and it offers more than 560 EMI courses every year to satisfy the need of international students, whose number is increasing year by year. In 2009, the International College was inaugurated to offer EMI courses by outstanding faculty members, 70% of whom are foreigners, and it is the only international college in Taiwan that has been accredited by the AACSB. In recent years, ISU has initiated several international programs for bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degrees to construct a complete IEE (International Engagement via English) education system, covering the fields of business administration, tourism and hospitality, engineering, communication and design, languages, and medicine, and ISU has received an accolade from international students from some 40 countries with this great achievement.
To help students familiarize themselves with English, ISU has proposed an innovative foreign language education plan under the 2020 Higher Education Sprout Project. Through modular and innovative teaching materials, ISU provides students with diverse themes, such as cultures, tourism and leisure activities, and technologies, for them to learn English depending on personal interests, use English in daily life, and improve their English skills. President Chen emphasized, “ISU wants to not only recruit students with excellent English skills but also help recruited students improve their English skills,” in order to enhance students’ international mobility.
To keep pace with the global higher education trend, ISU has worked with hundreds of overseas partner universities to offer student exchange programs and dual-degree programs. Besides, ISU has collaborated with Nottingham Trent University (NTU), England, to provide a 3+1 dual degree program and the PEAP English course for students to study at NTU in the senior year, as long as their academic English reaches a certain level, and earn dual degrees. By so doing, ISU can improve students’ international competitive edge and showcase its determination to become a global knowledge hub.
President Chen proposed the ISU 2028 Project when taking office in 2018, aiming to make ISU become an international education hub with its core values. At the current stage, in addition to renovating English courses for students to learn autonomously, ISU has every intention of helping faculty members teach in professional English by the “EMI Training Program” and improving both staff and students’ English abilities by an intensive and extensive learning model. In response to the “Blueprint for Developing Taiwan into a Bilingual Nation by 2030” proposed by President Tsai Ing-wen, ISU dedicates itself to fostering specialists with international perspectives and an international competitive edge and aspires to become the very first international university in Taiwan that offers only EMI courses by 2028.
Students of Department of Digital Media Design Triumph Comic Illustration Competition
During the pandemic, the communication and exchange concerning animation between Taiwan and Japan were not suspended, and freshman students of the Department of Digital Media Design competed in the 1st Student Comic Illustration Contest in Taiwan & Japan. In the end, one student won the greatest award, and 12 works were finalists among some 1300 entries. On December 13, Meng-Tsen Hsu, who received the greatest award, was honored to guide Premier Tseng-Chang Su around the Taiwan Comic Base and the exhibition of entries.
To improve the exchange and techniques concerning animation in both Taiwan and Japan and to pool teaching resources, Osaka Sogo College of Design held the 1st Student Comic Illustration Contest in Taiwan & Japan, attracting many promising students to compete with one another. Professor Kuo-Hsiung Tu of the Department of Digital Media Design said that he introduced innovative teaching methods into “Visual Design,” one of the courses for freshman students, to assist students in designing roles and stickers and initiating start-ups. He added that he also encouraged students to create their individual characters and compete in as many competitions as possible in order to enhance their techniques and self-confidence. This competition was a valuable experience, and the award-winning works will be exhibited at the end of this semester.
Meng-Tsen Hsu of the Department of Digital Media Design implied through her award-winning work “When Falling with Flowers,” which displayed a stress-free and relaxed situation, that as long as staying with something she likes, fear is nothing to be afraid of. In addition to that, another two finalists, “Candle Dream on the Lake” and “The Butterfly in the Garden,” also created by her, were celebrated by the judges. She indicated that Dr. Tu not only gave instructions on the illustration but also encouraged her and other peers to leave no stone unturned and do what we can.
Dr. Jyh-Bin Sun, Chair of the Department of Digital Media Design, was impressed by the fantastic performance delivered by those participating students. 12 works made it to the final, including “Old Street Night Tour,” “Tears of the Aboriginal Age,” “Hope Samurai,” “Crazy Scientist,” “Nap,” “Stay at Night,” and “Fenglin Dyeing.” In particular, “Hope Samurai,” a worth-tasting work with hidden details created by Yung-Hao Lin, depicted the process of chasing dreams, and the Tokyo Tower in the background represented the connection to the world.
Yu Hu, the creator of “Crazy Scientist,” was fond of the entrepreneurial courses offered by ISU, pointing out that he acquired many skills in social media management, packaging, and marketing from course instructors. Besides, with diverse practical courses, he and other classmates took part in internships to enhance personal skills and abilities.I’m a new Text block ready for your content.
Students of Department of Digital Media Design Triumph Comic Illustration Competition
Team “ISU A,” formed by Yao-Cheng Pai, Wei-Ting Lu, and Wen-Ju Su from the ISU men’s varsity basketball team, won the championship ambitiously in the University 3X3 Basketball Championship with a 21:10 final score against Chung Chou University of Science and Technology, and the three players will represent Taiwan to compete in the Asian University 3X3 Basketball Championship. Ms. Yu-Chung Hsieh, the coach of the ISU men’s varsity basketball team, was very proud of their superb performance.
The final was staged on December 20, 2020, in the square in front of the Taichung Station, attracting 24 teams and hundreds of spectators. Team ISU A, in the end, won the championship through good teamwork developed over the years and an aggressive strategy and obtained the qualification for representing Taiwan to compete with other talented players from Asia in the upcoming Asian University 3X3 Basketball Championship.
To Pai, Lu, and Su, being a national basketball player was not only a delight but also the proof of incremental improvement. Lu said that the more games he played, the more confidence he had. This year, with the support from Coach Hsieh and ISU, he was able to join the Taichung Dreamers Academy Team and the Universiade Training Team, and he realized that it would be impossible for him to be a star player without practicing hard and outshining other top-notch players. Therefore, he kept practicing in order to employ a proactive strategy in the restricted area and help the team win the championship.
Pai indicated that winning the championship at his hometown meant a lot to him. After going through the training in the Chinese Taipei Universiade Team, Pei, who has been looking forward to more advanced and challenging games in the future, was more skillful in dribbling and penetration, which helped him become more flexible on the court. Although Pei is a bashful person, he shows a fearless attitude on the court, taking being better than he was yesterday as his life goal. Thus. He still works hard to excel at different skills and chase his basketball dream.
Su also joined the Taichung Dreamers Academy Team to learn about team management as well as the Universiade Training Team this year. After exposing himself to diverse fields and areas, Su believed that he became more mature. In his opinion, the more one learns the more one gains. He never stopped encouraging himself to be a better player and do whatever he can as long as he grasps a chance. Now, he is ready to push the envelope.
Lu recalled that he used to be one of the benchwarmers at the beginning of joining the varsity team, being responsible for cleaning and distributing water. However, these chores never bothered him. He emphasized that the entire team was like a big family, and each family member should do whatever they can. As senior students, Su and Pai encouraged lowerclassmen to keep practicing, have perseverance, and wait for their opportunities. Once they are on the court, try to play with heart and soul. Pai, Lu, and Su also wanted to show their gratitude to ISU and their fans, looking forward to winning the first UBA championship trophy for ISU.
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