3.2.1 Number of graduates: Number of graduates in health professions
The total number of graduates is 3,605, with 614 coming from health-related programs (including bachelor’s, master’s, specialized master’s, and doctoral programs). These programs encompass various departments such as Physical Education, Counseling Psychology, Health Education, Human Development, Special Education, Life Sciences, Nutrition, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Biomedical Science, and the EMBA in Health Promotion. —reference: 2023 statistics on graduation numbers from National Taiwan Normal University.
| 110 Academic year | 111 Academic year |
Total of graduates | 3104 | 3605 |
Number of graduates in health professions | 809 | 614 |
Proportion of graduates in health professions | 26.06% | 17.03% |
Although the NTNU is not specialized in the medical field, it has a long-standing history and significant standing in promoting health and well-being through departments focused on health education, special education, and psychological counseling. In addition, the University has recently introduced programs such as the EMBA in Health Promotion and an in-service degree program for addiction prevention, thereby cultivating numerous professionals in health promotion.
3.3.1 Current collaborations with health institutions
1. Since 2004, the Department of Health Promotion and Health Education at our university has been responsible for implementing the Ministry of Education’s “Taiwan Health-Promoting School Programs (HPS)”, following the World Health Organization’s initiative launched in 1995. Over the past 20 years, HPS has aimed to enhance the health literacy of students and staff by integrating community resources to create a healthier school environment. Key initiatives include health education, health services, and campus environmental improvements. The program also features a dedicated online platform with resources on medication safety, public health, sex education, tobacco prevention, and more. Additionally, it provides an interactive space for local governments, schools, counselors, and parents to engage. Annual results are shared through presentations and publications.
This program not only improves students’ health literacy but also serves as an effective platform for fostering community collaboration and enhancing family engagement. By uniting efforts from academia, government, industries, and public welfare organizations, the initiative has elevated community health standards and laid a strong foundation for future health promotion efforts.
2. The “Holistic System Upgrade Plan for Elderly Health – Building a Sustainable Age-Friendly Community” embodies the principles of “Active Aging Together,” “Intergenerational Learning,” and “Community Well-being.” This initiative promotes the concept of “Elderly Health” and a model for healthy aging, advocating for older adults to pursue improved quality of life, enhanced life skills, and better health decision-making capabilities. These efforts aim to help seniors achieve pain-free longevity and advance toward the higher goal of “successful aging.”
As part of this initiative, the program established a “Community Elderly Services Talent Development Curriculum” to cultivate professional talents for the aging industry, realizing the values of intergenerational learning and community well-being. The program was honored with the Bronze Award in the 2023 3rd “TSAA Taiwan Sustainability Action Awards for its contributions.”
Cooperation unit attributes | Unit name | Interaction and operational effectiveness |
Community | NTNU Elders LOHAS Station, Jin’anli stronghold in Da’an District, Da’an Xiaoguyi, Da’an District Guzhuang Community Development Association, Changli Healthy and Lohas Association, Yongjian Evergreen Promotion Association, Taipei Medical University Extension Center etc. seven community strongholds | Assist in organizing dynamic and static activities of the Senior Dream Market, and provide practical sites so that our students can improve their practical knowledge |
Government | Social Affairs Bureau Taichung City Government | Set up the NTNU Elders LOHAS Station |
Fire Bureau of Taichung City Government, Da’an District Health Service Center, Health Bureau of Taichung City Government | Assist with processing Dream Market for Elders. | |
Internationality | SLAN (Serving-learning Asia Network) | Participate in online meetings and report to Asian member states on the strategies and implementation results of this plan in response to the impact of the epidemic. |
Enterprise vendor or private team | 澴山生醫有限公司、褒綠美股份有限公司、艾肯娛樂、揚生慈善基金會、光合物理治療所、中華職業棒球大聯盟、匯陽百化事業股份有限公司、洛禮斯股份有限公司、臺北市士林運動中心、彩虹數字學會、肌齊力運動、iJOGO愛就Go、魔咕國際生技有限公司、康齡聯合健康事業股份有限公司、Uniigym、元健大和直販事業股份有限公司、藝啟發光Art together團隊、你好傳媒、大登旅行社、捌捌陸食室、宜富健康公司 etc. 46 enterprises and manufacturers | Assist with processing Dream Market for Elders static activity. |
School | National Taiwan University, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health, National Taipei University of the Arts, Fu Jen Catholic University, Shih Chien University, Taipei Medical University, Chili University of Science and Technology, New Taipei City Sogo High School, Daan Community University | Assist wothprocessing Dream Market for Elders static activity, also cultural and creative activities and product development. |
3.3.2 Health outreach programmes
1. The Health Center has long collaborated with various public and private community organizations to offer a variety of health promotion activities. These activities include blood donation drives, weight management classes, tobacco control initiatives, and free influenza vaccination campaigns. In 2023, 1,704 participants took part in these events.
2. The Academic Support Center has established a “Volunteer Tutoring Team” that combines the efforts of the University and students to promote students’ fundamental mental health. Through unique on-campus meetings and courses, as well as volunteer services such as the “Mind Corner” and “Worry Mailbox,” the center provides opportunities for faculty and students to enhance their mental well-being.
Student Support Volunteer Group: mental health promotion event
3. The Career Development Center has implemented the “Enhanced Industry Internship Subsidy Program,” which provides financial support for promoting industry internships, including instruction from industry professionals and visits to internship organizations. Subsidy for internship agency teachers’ hourly fees, attendance fees, student insurance premiums, health insurance supplementary fees, work-study fees, car rental for visits to internship agencies, transportation expenses for visits, other administrative expenses, etc. In 2023, subsidies were awarded to four programs: the Department of Health Promotion and Health Education’s “Public Health Education Internship Program,” the Bachelor’s Degree Program in Nutritional Science’s “Hospital Internship Program,” the Department of Sports Science’s “National Sports Coaching Industry Deepening Program,” and the Graduate Institute of Social Work’s “Social Work Internship Program.” 89 participants engaged in industry internships, 106 instruction instances by industry professionals, and 135 visits to organizations, with a total subsidy amounting to NT$306,000.
3.3.3 Shared sports facilities
The Sports Office has established the “Principles for the Management of Sports Facility Access,” allowing internal and external individuals to apply for venue usage. Except for particular circumstances, the University campus sports facilities are open to the public free of charge.
The main athletic field and outdoor courts attracted 83,325 participants. Sunlight Avenue is also available for public walking and leisure activities. The Large Rhythm Classroom offers free sports courses for children with disabilities, serving 1,080 participants.
Additionally, the athletic field and courts at the Gongguan campus attracted nearly 20,000 users, who used the facilities for free. Sunlight Avenue is also available for public walking and leisure activities.
The university has long been committed to fulfilling its social responsibility by actively opening campus resources for community residents to share. Residents consider the National Taiwan Normal University an essential part of their lives.
Campus | Sport venues | Number of users |
Heping Campus | track and field | 64,075 |
Outdoor volleyball and basketball courts | 19,250 | |
Big Rhythm Classroom (free courses for people with disabilities) | 1,080 (No opening due to renovations in the second half of the year) | |
Gongguan Campus | track and field | 8,603(No opening due to renovations in the second half of the year) |
Outdoor volleyball and basketball courts | 10,000 |
3.3.4 Sexual and reproductive health care services for students
1. The “Ailuo Lifestyle Festival,” led by the Gender Equality Education Committee and Extracurricular Activities Guidance Team, has entered its thirteenth year. The theme for the 2023 festival, the twelfth edition, is “Freedom,” which will become a beacon of hope and inspiration for everyone. This event has long conveyed the principles and values of gender equality through various activities such as lectures, photography exhibitions, concerts, and site visits. The professional posts related to these events on Facebook have reached approximately 69,478 people.
2. The Student Counseling Center has organized four workshops related to gender and emotional issues, with 17 participants. Additionally, one article on sexual harassment was published, along with two related lectures attended by 41 participants. The center also provides case management services for high-risk and crisis students, addressing topics related to sexuality (including sexual equality, harassment, and assault) for 48 individuals across 131 instances and gender issues for 18 individuals across 108 instances.
3. The NTNU Student Council has collaborated with Kotex, a well-known brand that focuses on women’s rights and menstrual equity, to provide free sanitary products to economically disadvantaged students and those with immediate needs.
The University is collaborating with the well-known feminine hygiene brand Kotex
4. The Gender Forum Club is a student organization concerned with diverse gender issues. Over the years, it has partnered with various campus units to provide students multiple opportunities to engage with and learn about gender equality topics. Activities have included four film screenings followed by discussions, eight lectures on gender equality education, a photography exhibition co-hosted with the Ailuo Lifestyle Festival, and 14 gender-related events in collaboration with the Health Center.
3.3.5 Mental health support
1. The University has implemented a dedicated mentoring system to actively support students through comprehensive guidance, focusing mainly on emotional support and the adaptation of international students. In 2023, 16,791 individuals were assisted by this system. Additionally, faculty mentors organized 3,574 student learning and growth activities, addressing important topics such as multiculturalism, health and wellness, career development, and end-of-term support.
2. Starting in April 2023, the University introduced a “Mental Health Leave” policy that integrates the efforts of departments, instructors, mentors, and the student counseling center to create a holistic mental health support system. Under this policy:
- Mentors will check on students who take leave for two days or less.
- For three days or more leave, the department head will provide support and arrange counseling or medical care as needed.
- If a student is absent for over three days, the system will notify the counseling center for an initial assessment and relevant services.
- The leave system will automatically send messages to students offering emotional support resources.
- After completing the leave process, instructors will be notified to provide timely care.
This initiative aims to help students learn how to manage emotional and psychological stress while encouraging faculty to recognize the importance of mental health among students.
3.3.6 Smoke-free policy
The University Has established a tobacco control policy that explicitly prohibits smoking in all areas, both indoors and outdoors. Article 3 mandates the installation of clear no-smoking signs at all campus entrances. The University has also designated the sidewalks surrounding the Peace Campus as smoke-free zones, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to maintaining a smoke-free campus.
Additionally, in 2022, the University launched a “Continuing Education Master’s Degree Program of Addiction Prevention,” focusing on training addiction prevention professionals through interdisciplinary collaboration.
Smoke-free sidewalk areas ( NTNU Campus II and Lishui Street)
3.3.7 Mental health support for staff
1. The Human Resources Office promotes an employee assistance program, offering high-quality free psychological counseling services to enhance faculty and staff’s mental and physical well-being. Each person can receive up to six free counseling sessions per year.
2. The Health Center of the Student Affairs Office organizes various free workplace mental health promotion seminars. In 2023, 19 employee mental health promotion lectures totaled 5,935 people.
