Student Guidance and Educational Support Programs
Student Guidance
Cheng Shiu is dedicated to providing comprehensive learning support to assist students in achieving academic success and personal growth. In addition to offering academic learning techniques and counseling services, we place a strong emphasis on students’ mental and physical health by providing psychological counseling, group consultations, and individualized counseling services. This approach ensures that students receive full support both academically and personally.
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▲ Academic Support Electives —Interpersonal Relationship Issues |
Our school has analyzed the reasons for student withdrawals and leaves of absence over the years. Some students take leaves due to academic interests, work demands, or other factors, while the primary reason for withdrawals is failing to return after the permitted period. Improving the retention rate has thus become a top priority for our school. To address this, we have vigorously promoted various mental and physical counseling initiatives and scholarship programs. These efforts not only alleviate the financial pressures on students who need to work while studying but also employ multiple psychological care mechanisms to promptly understand and address students' academic progress and mental well-being. Statistics show a downward trend in the number of students taking leaves of absence or withdrawing over the past three academic years. Our school will continue to refine and enhance counseling mechanisms to ensure that students can pursue their studies without concerns.
Counseling and Support Services
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▲ Overseas Student Counseling Corner |
Through multiple channels of care and emotional screenings, we can identify and assist students in managing emotional distress or stress early on. This approach helps students resolve personal emotional challenges, enhances their mental health, and subsequently promotes success in their academic and personal lives.
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Mechanism |
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Description |
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Guidance |
Mentor Guidance |
Providing a diverse range of practical resources and related assessments for mentors, the school conducts student satisfaction surveys regarding mentor care to better understand student needs and ensure that mentors fulfill their responsibilities effectively. In the academic year 2022, the overall average mentor satisfaction score was 4.13 out of 5. |
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Truancy guidance |
For students who accumulate 10 absences, a meeting is arranged to allow the mentor to intervene in a timely manner, understand the reasons for the absences, and provide guidance and support to help resolve the issue. |
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Counseling for Students on Leave or Withdrawal |
Mentors first conduct interviews with students considering withdrawal or leave of absence to determine whether their reasons are related to psychological issues. If so, the mentor refers the student to the Student Counseling Center through the mentor system. There, a case manager conducts an initial consultation and arranges follow-up psychological counseling services. |
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High-risk emotional screening |
The online psychological test "Mental Health Care Scale for College and University Students," established by the Ministry of Education, is used as a screening tool, with a focus on providing counseling and follow-up for high-concern students. |
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Counseling and consultation |
Psychological counseling services |
A social worker at the college provides consultation and case management, offering initial meetings to understand student needs and assess crisis risks for students identified through emotional screenings, referrals, or those who proactively seek help. Depending on the student's needs, the center's psychologists may arrange psychological counseling, psychological testing, group counseling, or other relevant support resources. To ensure the quality of these services, each full-time professional counselor must regularly undergo individual and group supervision. |
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On-site treatment and consultation services provided by licensed psychiatrists |
Medical consultations not only provide students with health education regarding medication but also allow the accompanying social worker or counselor to gain a better understanding of the student's condition, enabling them to offer more tailored counseling or support services. |
Health Promotion Activities
In accordance with Article 8 of the "School Health Act," our school conducts health examinations for new students during the first week of each academic year. This initiative aims to assess students' health status, identify any early signs of illness or physical deficiencies, and ensure proper follow-up and corrective measures. Furthermore, to enhance student health education and promote health literacy, the Office of Student Affairs applies annually for funding from the Ministry of Education's University Health Promotion Program. Various activities are organized, such as the Cheng Shiu Health Smoking Cessation Class, campus tobacco hazard prevention education booths, anti-drug business signing events, drug prevention lectures, student drug abuse prevention activities, anti-drug education in remote area schools, and anti-drug and smoking cessation education during department meetings. These activities aim to improve students' health knowledge and awareness. In the academic year 2022, a total of 70 events were held, with 16,692 participants.
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Name of health promotion activity |
Academic year in 2021 |
Academic year in 2022 |
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Number of activities |
Number of participants |
Number of activities |
Number of participants |
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Diversity and Gender Lectures (including AIDS prevention) |
3 |
230 |
2 |
1,297 |
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Basic First Aid Training Course |
2 |
48 |
2 |
61 |
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Weight Control Activities (including Healthy Eating Seminars) |
2 |
108 |
2 |
113 |
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CPR and AED Certification Workshop (for freshmen) |
3 |
1,501 |
3 |
1,250 |
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Community Health Promotion |
1 |
307 |
1 |
160 |
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Campus and Niaosong Wetland Park Walk |
1 |
270 |
1 |
103 |
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Tobacco Hazard Prevention Promotion (including Smoking Cessation Classes) |
6 |
1,876 |
28 |
6,450 |
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Drug and Substance Abuse Prevention Promotion |
6 |
1,428 |
31 |
7,258 |
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Total |
24 |
5,768 |
70 |
16,692 |
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▲ Tobacco Hazard Prevention Promotion |
▲ Drug and Substance Abuse Prevention Promotion |
Student Assistance Measures and Scholarships
Since 2018, our school has been receiving financial subsidies from the Ministry of Education to implement the "Comprehensive Study Assistance Mechanism" aimed at supporting economically disadvantaged students. In 2023, this mechanism was expanded to cover eight key areas, each designed to motivate the learning of economically disadvantaged students from different professional perspectives. Additionally, through the "Career Potential Star Selection," students who have benefited from the counseling mechanism can share their experiences, increasing awareness of the study assistance programs. This initiative encourages more students to take advantage of academic support instead of relying on part-time work, thereby enhancing their learning capabilities and job competitiveness.
Comprehensive Study Assistance Mechanism
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To encourage all students to pursue diverse learning experiences and to enhance their professional skills and global perspectives, our school offers a variety of scholarships and subsidies. We have established the "Cheng Shiu University Implementation Guidelines for Supporting Disadvantaged Students," which include assistance such as "scholarships," "living subsidies," "emergency relief subsidies," and "accommodation discounts" for disadvantaged student groups. Additionally, the school allocates funds annually for work-study scholarships, enabling students to focus on their studies without financial concerns and to work and study with peace of mind. In the academic year 2022, the total amount of scholarships and subsidies exceeded NT$85 million, benefiting a total of 11,108 students.
Statistics of Student Scholarships and Subsidies for the Academic Year 2022
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Subsidies ($NTW) |
Beneficiaries |
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Comprehensive Study Assistance Mechanism—This includes over 30 types of scholarships and subsidies, such as scholarships for economically and culturally disadvantaged students, scholarships for disadvantaged students, scholarships for low-income households, scholarships for students with disabilities and their children, scholarships for children of unemployed families, work-study scholarships, scholarships for Indigenous students, scholarships for international students, living subsidies for disadvantaged students, military program scholarships, stability scholarships, and many more. |
85,531,706 |
11,108 |
A Home Away from Home for Students with Disabilities—Special Education Resource Center
To provide a safe and supportive learning environment for students with disabilities, our school's "Resource Room" was renamed the "Special Education Resource Center" (Special Education Center) in 2024, with the core concept of "A Home away from Home." This warm and welcoming space offers academic tutoring, counseling services, career guidance, a range of assistive tools, and peer support. The center coordinates necessary resources to help special education students study confidently, cultivate independence, and prepare to contribute to society as role models who overcome life's challenges. The center’s approach to special education centers on "building a supportive community" and "creating an empowering environment." In 2021, the "Dream Workshop" was established, providing special education students with a space for career internships where they can learn workplace etiquette and interpersonal skills, equipping them for employment through continuous practice.
Under the guidance of teachers, students in the Dream Workshop collaboratively set goals, select products to sell, and learn new skills. Through on-campus vocational training, students acquire practical skills, apply their learning, and prepare for the workforce. This helps special education students rediscover their sense of purpose and transition smoothly into employment after graduation, paving the way for a brighter future.
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A Strong Support for Indigenous Students—Indigenous Student Resource Center
In 2016, our school established the "Indigenous Student Resource Center" (ISRC) to enhance students' basic learning abilities, ensure a stable and secure education, and foster the development of Indigenous individuals and communities, with a focus on respect, diversity, and sharing.
Implementing Supportive Counseling for Secure Learning:
The ISRC organizes tea gatherings and club activities to introduce Indigenous resources and rights, provides one-on-one counseling to understand students' individual needs, and offers appropriate assistance and support. The center also offers personalized certification courses in Indigenous languages, English, and computer literacy, and provides on-campus work-study opportunities to fully support Indigenous students' learning and growth.
Promoting Indigenous Education for Rooted Competence:
The ISRC hosts a range of activities, including traditional Indigenous music and dance training, contemporary Indigenous issues and cultural promotion lectures, lawn concerts, and Indigenous Week events. These initiatives encourage the participation of faculty and students, promote Indigenous culture on campus, and support inter-school exchanges and activities to enhance the future competencies of Indigenous students.
Guiding Career Development for Workplace Integration:
In 2023, the ISRC organized the "Pulima Original Workshop" for tribal workplace visits to learn about diverse ethnic cultures. The center also hosted the "Paloma Seed Planter" career seminars to nurture students' innovative abilities. Through micro-entrepreneurship projects, students set up booths on campus to promote tribal products and hold DIY workshops, gaining practical experience in entrepreneurship.
