Faculty and Staff Recruitment and Retention

As of December 31, 2024, the university employed 386 full-time faculty, 671 part-time faculty, and 388 administrative staff. In accordance with Ministry of Education and Ministry of Labor regulations, the university has established the Regulations on Faculty Appointment and Promotion and the Guidelines for the Employment of Contract Personnel of Cheng Shiu University, ensuring that recruitment is based on professional qualifications without discrimination based on gender, ethnicity, age, or other factors. The university also meets the legal requirement of employing at least 1% of its workforce from Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities. In 2024, there were no faculty or staff complaints related to human rights or equality.

Academic Year 2024 – Faculty and Staff Numbers

Note: Faculty and staff numbers are based on the first semester of Academic Year 2024, with statistics as of December 31, 2024. 

Employment and Contract Types

Note 1: Employee data are as of December 31, 2024.
Note 2: Diversity ratio is calculated as the number of employees with disabilities in a category divided by the total number of faculty and staff in that category.
Note 3: The number of non-employee workers in 2024 showed no significant change compared to the previous year.

Through Ministry of Education funding programs—such as the Higher Education Sprout Project and Institutional Development Incentive Grants—the university provides salary increases to faculty members with outstanding achievements or special contributions in teaching, research, industry–academia collaboration, or service, as a means to retain top talent. For administrative staff, workforce adjustments are made according to personnel reductions in each unit, and salaries for existing staff are increased to strengthen retention.

Number of Departing and New Faculty and Staff by Age Group

Note: The statistics on departing and new employees cover the period from January 1 to December 31, 2024.

Faculty and Staff Development and Training

Each year, the university offers nearly 100 professional development activities and seminars tailored to faculty needs. The Library and Information Center provides workshops on digital teaching media, personal data protection, and software applications to enhance information technology skills. The Office of Academic Affairs organizes university-wide faculty development seminars, interdisciplinary faculty learning communities, and new faculty workshops to foster teaching innovation. The Office of Student Affairs conducts training on student counseling, the three-tier campus prevention system, gender equity education, and anti-drug awareness to strengthen counseling expertise and enhance the professional capabilities of faculty and staff involved in student affairs.

Academic Year 2023 Faculty and Staff Participation in Training 

Utilization of Funding Subsidies 

Faculty and Staff Annual Evaluation and Promotion Mechanism 

The university implements faculty and staff evaluations in accordance with the “CSU Faculty Evaluation Regulations” and “Staff and Worker Assessment Regulations” to enhance teaching, research, and service performance. Faculty evaluations are conducted annually, with a comprehensive review every three academic years. Staff and workers are assessed upon completing one full academic year, covering work performance, skills, and service.

In the 2023–2024 academic year, 94.4% of eligible faculty and staff completed evaluations. Those who did not pass (3.54%) were primarily due to failing scores or excessive leave. The university has a structured follow-up and guidance mechanism, with the Personnel Office notifying relevant unit heads to initiate individualized counseling. 100% of underperforming faculty and staff received guidance, and outcomes were reported to the President.

Academic Year 2023 Faculty and Staff Evaluation

From AY 2021 to AY 2023, Cheng Shiu University processed faculty promotion applications once per semester, with a total of 35 faculty members successfully promoted. The majority (17 individuals, 48%) advanced through scholarly publications. The university has increasingly encouraged diverse promotion pathways, such as teaching practice, technological R&D, and artistic creation/performance, with approvals via these routes growing annually. By rank, promotions to Professor accounted for 34.28% (12 individuals) and to Associate Professor 51.43% (18 individuals).

Types of Faculty Promotion Approvals (Unit: Persons)

Faculty and Staff  Compensation, Benefits, and Parental Leave Applications

Cheng Shiu University adheres to the regulations of the Ministry of Education and relevant laws to establish the "Faculty and Staff Salary Measures," ensuring salaries are provided according to standardized criteria, thus offering a fair and equal salary system. Annual salary adjustments are made each academic year based on evaluation results. As an educational institution, the university does not have an independent compensation committee to oversee the salary determination process. Additionally, the university has established the "Faculty and Staff Welfare Implementation Guidelines" to enhance workplace happiness and job satisfaction among teachers. In the academic year 2022, the total expenditure for the three major festivals (Spring Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival) was NT$2,617,500.

Faculty and Staff Benefits

•Marriage Grant

•Funeral Grant

•Education Grant

•Travel Grant

•Special Grant

•Teacher Appreciation Grant

•Group Insurance

All full-time faculty and staff are insured under the Civil Servants Insurance Act and the Labor Insurance Act, ensuring pension benefits based on years of service upon retirement. They may also apply for unpaid leave for childcare, parental care, further studies, or other circumstances in accordance with relevant regulations, and are entitled to reinstatement and salary resumption upon the expiry of the approved leave or the cessation of the leave reason.

2024 Parental Leave Without Pay and Return-to-Work Status

Occupational Safety and Health Committee Operations 

To effectively prevent workplace accidents on campus and promote the safety and health of all faculty, staff, students, and other workers subject to the Occupational Safety and Health Act, Cheng Shiu University has established the Environmental Safety and Health Policy, the Cheng Shiu University Occupational Safety and Health Management Regulations, and the Cheng Shiu University Occupational Safety and Health Operating Standards.

In accordance with relevant laws, the university has formed an Occupational Safety and Health Committee, chaired by the president, with senior administrators from each office serving as members responsible for directing and supervising the implementation of safety and health management tasks in their respective departments. The scope of the university’s Occupational Safety and Health Management Regulations covers faculty, staff, students, contractors, and suppliers, and applies to all workplaces on campus subject to the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

Prevention of Workplace Unlawful Acts 

Cheng Shiu University has established the Prevention Plan for Unlawful Infringement in the Performance of Duties to implement safety and health measures, regularly assess workplace violence risks, and protect faculty, staff, and students from unlawful harm. Potential workplace violence risks are evaluated through periodic hazard and risk assessment surveys to ensure that all workers (including faculty, staff, and students) can perform their duties free from physical or psychological harm, and to prevent health or safety risks caused by unlawful acts.

Since 2016, the university has formally declared a zero-tolerance policy toward workplace bullying by any management personnel and does not permit workplace violence from employees, students’ family members, or outsiders against any university worker. In case of related incidents, reports may be submitted via the dedicated complaint email envir@gcloud.csu.edu.tw to safeguard workplace safety and protect workers’ rights.

Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Measures 

To effectively meet occupational safety and health management requirements, Cheng Shiu University has established the Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Implementation Guidelines to address safety and health hazards faced by faculty, staff, and students in campus environments. Assessments are reviewed and updated annually in January. When new operational activities are introduced—such as new equipment, processes, or changes to work procedures—reassessment and updates are also required.

In 2024, hazard identification results recorded a total of 90 cases, comprising 87 low-risk, 3 medium-risk, and 1 minor-risk cases.meet safety and health management requirements, and to address the safety and health hazards and risks faced by faculty, staff, and students in the campus environment, Cheng Shiu University has established the "Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Implementation Measures." These measures are reassessed and updated annually each January. If new operations are introduced on campus, such as new equipment, new processes, or changes in operating procedures, these must also be reassessed and updated. In 2023, the risk identification results included a total of 91 items, with 86 low-risk items and 5 medium-risk items.

Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Risk Control Planning Process and Risk Levels

If faculty or staff identify a potential danger and are capable of withdrawing from their work, they may do so and must immediately report the situation to their direct supervisor. The university shall not dismiss, reassign, retaliate against, withhold wages for the suspension period, or impose any other adverse actions against personnel who withdraw under such circumstances. In the event of an occupational accident or near-miss incident in any university workplace or involving contractors, the responsible unit shall follow the designated incident reporting order and the disaster/accident reporting procedure as illustrated in the accompanying diagram.

In accordance with the Cheng Shiu University Occupational Safety and Health Management Regulations, the university conducts annual occupational safety and health education and training programs for faculty, staff, and students. The university has also established the Contractor Safety and Health Management Guidelines, requiring requesting units to complete a construction application form and provide environmental hazard notifications before contractors enter campus. On-site inspections of contractors are carried out, and any non-compliant items must be corrected within a specified time frame.

Occupational Safety and Health Management Training Programs in 2024 

Occupational Injury Statistics for Faculty and Staff 

In 2024, Cheng Shiu University recorded zero occupational injury cases among faculty and staff, as well as zero cases involving contractors. Additionally, there were no incidents of occupational diseases reported in 2024.

Note 1 :the statistics for occupational injuries do not include traffic accidents occurring during commuting.
Note 2 :recordable occupational injury rate = (total number of occupational injuries ÷ total working hours) × 1,000,000.

Faculty and Staff Health Promotion 

In line with the Ministry of Education’s Subsidy Program for Health Promotion in Colleges and Universities, the university organizes health promotion activities for faculty and administrative staff. In AY 2023, activities included the Faculty and Staff Health Club (multi-functional training sessions), campus and Niaosong Wetland Park walking events, and a faculty and staff tennis tournament. These initiatives aim to strengthen safe, healthy, and personalized self-directed health promotion behaviors, thereby fostering a friendly and healthy campus environment.

▲Faculty and Staff Health Club – Multi-Function Training Program