Faculty and Staff Recruitment and Retention

The school is a crucial place for cultivating students, and faculty and staff play the most important roles within. As of December 31, 2023, the university has 406 full-time teachers, 667 part-time teachers, and 388 administrative staff. The university follows the relevant regulations of the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Labor by establishing the "Regulations for the Appointment and Promotion of Teachers at Cheng Shiu University," "Full-time and Part-time Teacher Contracts at Cheng Shiu University," and "Guidelines for Hiring Contract Personnel at Cheng Shiu University" to ensure that the recruitment process is primarily based on professionalism, without any discrimination or unequal treatment based on gender, race, age, or other factors. Additionally, the university employs indigenous people and people with disabilities, each constituting more than 1% of the total workforce. In 2023, there were no complaints related to human rights or equality among faculty and staff.

Number of Faculty and Staff in 2023 

Note: The count of faculty and administrative staff is as of December 31, 2023.

Note 1: Data related to faculty and staff is as of December 31, 2023.
Note 2: The diversity ratio is calculated as the number of disabled individuals in the category divided by the total number of
       faculty and staff in the category.
Note 3: There was no significant fluctuation in the number of contract workers in 2023 compared to the previous year.

Through Ministry of Education project funds, such as the Higher Education Sprout Project and overall development incentive grants, those who perform outstandingly or make special contributions in teaching, research, industry-academia cooperation, and service have the opportunity to receive salary increases, thereby retaining outstanding faculty. For administrative staff, adjustments are made to tasks based on staff reductions, and salaries of existing unit personnel are increased to improve staff retention.

Number of Employees Who Have Left and Number of Newly Hired Employees 

Note: The statistical period for the number of employees who have left and newly hired employees is from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023.

Faculty and Staff Continuing Education and Training

Each year, nearly a hundred various professional competency activities and lectures are provided based on teachers' needs. For example, the Library and Information Office organizes 11 on-campus courses on digital teaching media, personal data security training, and information software applications to enhance the information technology skills of faculty and staff. 

The Academic Affairs Office arranges school-wide professional development workshops, interdisciplinary teacher growth communities, and new teacher workshops to help teachers develop innovative teaching methods. Additionally, the Student Affairs Office conducts workshops on tutor counseling skills, three-tier campus prevention strategies, gender equality education, and anti-drug advocacy to improve the professional counseling skills of our teachers and enhance the professional capabilities of personnel involved in teacher and student affairs.

Additionally, in 2023, our school subsidized 253 instances of teachers participating in workshops and seminars to strengthen academic exchanges and effectively enhance their professional competencies. There were also 40 instances of subsidies for teachers to obtain certification training. For staff members, to encourage them to pursue further education, participate in workshops, or undergo training in their spare time to enhance professional knowledge and skills, the school subsidized 40 instances of business training for administrative staff.

Faculty and staff participation in educational training during the 110-111 academic year.  

Utilization of Funding Subsidies 

Faculty and Staff Annual Evaluation and Promotion Mechanism 

Our school has established the "Cheng Shiu University Teacher Evaluation Methods" and the "Staff and Workers Evaluation Methods" to enhance performance in teaching, research, and service. Teacher evaluations are executed every academic year, with a comprehensive evaluation every three academic years. Staff and workers who have been employed for a full academic year are also subject to evaluation, which includes work, skills, and service. In 2023, 92% of faculty and staff who were required to undergo performance evaluations did so. For teachers who did not pass the evaluation, our school has a follow-up counseling mechanism, with the Personnel Office notifying the supervisors of each unit. In the academic year 2022, 4% of teachers did not pass the evaluation, mainly due to reasons such as extended leave or further studies. The counseling rate for teachers who did not pass the evaluation in the academic year 2022 was 100%, and the results were reported to the president.

Faculty and Staff Evaluation in Academic Year 2022  

Our school conducts promotion applications for full-time teachers in each department once per semester. In the 109-111 academic years, a total of 30 teachers were promoted, with the majority (16 teachers) promoted through publications, accounting for 53% of the total promotions. In recent years, only 3 teachers were promoted through the teaching practice method, primarily because most teachers are not familiar with this promotion route. In the future, we will continue to promote a diversified promotion system. Regarding teacher ranks, 14 teachers were promoted to professor, making up 47% of the total promotions, and 12 teachers were promoted to associate professor, accounting for 40% of the total promotions.

Faculty and Staff Remuneration/Benefits and Parental Leave Application Conditions

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 Welfare Items 

Our full-time faculty and staff are insured according to the "Civil Servant Insurance Act" and the "Labor Insurance Act," and upon retirement, they can receive the appropriate pension benefits based on their years of service. They can also apply for leave without pay for reasons such as childcare, caring for parents, further studies, and other circumstances, according to relevant regulations. Faculty and staff can resume their positions and salaries upon the expiration of the stipulated period or when the reason for the leave without pay ceases to exist.

Operation of the Occupational Safety and Health Committee

To effectively prevent occupational hazards across various campus locations and promote the safety and health of all faculty, staff, students, and workers governed by the Occupational Safety and Health Act, we have 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 Operational Standards." In accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act, an Occupational Safety and Health Committee has been set up, chaired by the university president. Each department's top supervisors are responsible for directing and overseeing the execution of safety and health management tasks within their departments. The scope of the university's Occupational Safety and Health Management Regulations covers faculty, staff, students, contractors, and suppliers, applying to all campus workplaces regulated by the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

Risk Identification and Evaluation Regulations

To effectively 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.

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

If faculty or staff discover a dangerous situation, they have the right to leave their work and immediately report to their direct supervisor. The school may not dismiss, transfer, retaliate against, withhold wages during the cessation of work, or impose other adverse actions on the individual who leaves. When occupational accidents or near-miss incidents occur in the workplaces of various units or contractors of the school, the reporting sequence and disaster incident reporting procedures are as shown in the image on the right.