Sustainable Education
CSU integrates the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into curriculum design, institutional development, and higher education initiatives, linking social issues with innovative teaching to cultivate sustainability-minded professionals.
SDG-Integrated Curriculum
In the 2024–2025 academic year, 6,445 of 6,775 courses (95.1%) were aligned with the SDGs. the University also offered 103 ESG- and sustainability-related courses, totaling 105.5 credits across 19 departments and graduate institutes. These courses were taught by 58 faculty members and recorded 4,374 enrollments.
ESG- and Sustainability-Related Courses
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Academic Year |
Courses |
Enrollments |
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AY 2023 |
75 |
3,088 |
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AY 2024 |
103 |
4,374 |
Note: Formal credit-bearing courses explicitly aligned with SDG targets and indicators, including 0.5-credit micro-courses.
Courses were most closely aligned with SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, and SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, reflecting CSU’s educational priorities. the University will continue integrating sustainability across its curriculum.
SDG Alignment By College, Academic Year 2024
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College |
College of Engineering |
College of Health and Management |
College of Living Creativity |
Others |
Total |
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Total Courses Offered |
2,656 |
1,713 |
2,022 |
384 |
6,775 |
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Number of SDGs-Linked Courses |
2,537 |
1,625 |
1,913 |
370 |
6,445 |
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Percentage of SDGs-Linked Courses (%) |
95.5% |
94.9% |
94.6% |
96.4% |
95.1% |
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Number of SDGs Covered |
5,124 |
3,614 |
4,068 |
871 |
13,677 |
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Average SDGs per Course |
2.02 |
2.22 |
2.13 |
2.35 |
2.12 |
SDG Alignment of University Courses, Academic Year 2024
Advancing Sustainability and University Social Responsibility Courses
◎ Sustainable Development Micro-Credential Program
In the 2025–2026 academic year, CSU launched a Sustainable Development Micro-Credential Program. Students complete eight credits across four sustainability fields to earn a certificate, broadening their sustainability perspectives and career readiness.
◎ University Social Responsibility Practice Certificate Program
Since 2020, CSU has offered the University Social Responsibility Practice Certificate Program, comprising six core and six professional credits.
Through PBL and interdisciplinary fieldwork at USR sites, students identify local issues, develop practical solutions, and strengthen service and problem-solving skills. Five external experts annually review the program based on learning outcomes, employability, and industry needs.
In the second semester of 2024–2025, 526 students enrolled in the program. of 122 graduating students, 101 completed it, achieving an 82.78% completion rate.Since 2020, CSU has offered the University Social Responsibility Practice Certificate Program, comprising six core and six professional credits.
Through PBL and interdisciplinary fieldwork at USR sites, students identify local issues, develop practical solutions, and strengthen service and problem-solving skills. Five external experts annually review the program based on learning outcomes, employability, and industry needs.
In the second semester of 2024–2025, 526 students enrolled in the program. of 122 graduating students, 101 completed it, achieving an 82.78% completion rate.Since 2020, CSU has offered the University Social Responsibility Practice Certificate Program, comprising six core and six professional credits.
Through PBL and interdisciplinary fieldwork at USR sites, students identify local issues, develop practical solutions, and strengthen service and problem-solving skills. Five external experts annually review the program based on learning outcomes, employability, and industry needs. in the second semester of 2024–2025, 526 students enrolled in the program. of 122 graduating students, 101 completed it, achieving an 82.78% completion rate.
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▲ Learning about Sustainable Development through an SDG Board Game |
▲ Seminar on Sustainability Trends and Value Creation |
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▲ Pengzu Sustainable Living Challenge |
▲ Fun Exercise Promoting Older Adults’ Health and Intergenerational Interaction |
◎ USR Innovation and Social Practice Courses
CSU encourages faculty to integrate social practice into professional learning, enabling students to apply their expertise in community service.
In 2024–2025, 83 courses recorded approximately 4,181 enrollments, with an average learning outcome score of 4.42 out of 5.
◎ Sustainability Faculty Communities
The Center for Teaching and Learning supports faculty communities through training, consultation, and funding to integrate the SDGs into practice-oriented teaching. In 2025, CSU established 10 sustainability-related faculty communities.
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▲ Integrating the SDGs into Innovative Teaching |
▲ Industry Expert Sharing Insights on Sustainable Ecotourism |
Sustainability Faculty Learning Communities in 2024
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Community Name |
Participants |
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Interdisciplinary Multimedia and Sustainability Education |
5 |
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Interdisciplinary SDG-Integrated Teaching |
4 |
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Innovative SDG-Integrated Teaching |
6 |
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Innovative Teaching in Everyday Aesthetics |
17 |
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Green Fashion: Upcycling Clothing |
6 |
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Advancing SDG 5: Gender Equality |
5 |
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Food Waste Reduction and Environmental Sustainability |
16 |
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Service Industry Etiquette Education |
10 |
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Environmental, Economic, and Social Sustainability Education |
9 |
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Local Culture and Social Responsibility |
7 |
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Total: 10 Communities |
85 |
Sustainability Education and Practice
CSU advances sustainability through teaching, campus initiatives, and community engagement, strengthening sustainability literacy, practical skills, green living, and social impact.
◎ Sustainability Education Network and Resource Integration
1. Integrating academic, student affairs, and USR resources through cross-unit collaboration.
2. Aligning sustainability courses and programs while sharing teaching resources.
3. Building faculty communities to strengthen sustainability teaching.
4. Engaging students in sustainability clubs and USR fieldwork.
5. Partnering with government, industry, and communities to expand impact.
◎ Sustainability-Oriented Student Clubs
Under the Student Club Guidance Regulations, CSU encourages student participation in clubs and campus activities to develop teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and resilience.
In 2024–2025, student clubs supported the SDGs through beach cleanups, plant-based food promotion, second-hand charity sales, book exchanges, and recycling workshops in educational priority areas.
Student Organization and Club Training, Academic Year 2024
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Organization / Activity |
Participants |
SDGs |
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Eco-Pioneers & Youth Service Volunteer Club hosted two sessions of the "Coastal Cleanup" activity at Zhongyun Port Beach, Linyuan District, Kaohsiung City, on October 19, 2024, and April 13, 2025. |
48 |
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Extra-Curricular Activities Section (SAO) & Student Association hosted the "End-of-Term Cadre Training for Department Associations and Clubs" on December 24 and 30, 2024, to enhance the organizational management and leadership capabilities of student cadres. |
98 |
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Goodwill Ambassador Club & Photography Club participated in the "2025 National Tertiary Student Club Evaluation and Observation Event" from March 29 to 30, 2025, to improve club operational performance through achievement exchanges and observation. |
14 |
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Student Association participated in the "2025 National Tertiary Student Association Exhibition" from May 3 to 4, 2025, exchanging experiences and sharing achievements with student self-governance organizations nationwide. |
28 |
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Extra-Curricular Activities Section (SAO) & Student Association hosted the "Summer Potential Development Workshop" from June 29 to 30, 2025, to cultivate students' leadership skills and teamwork capabilities. 5 |
52 |
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▲ Environmental Beach Cleanup at Zhongyun Harbor, Linyuan District |
▲ Summer Leadership and Team-Building Camp |
The Office of Student Affairs provides leadership training and club evaluations to strengthen student engagement and organizational development. in 2025, the Hospitality Service Club received an Honorable Mention in the national student club evaluation, while the Student Association earned three achievement certifications at the national student association showcase.
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Volunteer Service Clubs
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Club Name |
Mission / Service Model |
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Environmental Pioneers |
● Promote environmental awareness and enhance students’ ability to practice sustainability. ● Activities include environmental lectures, awareness campaigns, and campus improvement initiatives. |
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Tzu Chi Collegiate Youth Club |
● Promote Tzu Chi’s humanistic values, fostering compassion and a spirit of service. ● Activities include Tzu Chi philosophy learning, stress-relief workshops, handicraft experiences, community service, vegetarian advocacy, and visits to the Niaosong Recycling Station. |
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Youth Volunteer Service Corps |
● Cultivate students’ service spirit and social responsibility through volunteer work. ● Activities include volunteer training, community watch services, after-school tutoring for children, charity sales, beach cleanups, and environmental education campaigns. |
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Traffic Safety Service Club |
● Promote traffic safety knowledge and raise students’ awareness of safe practices. ● Activities include traffic control training and traffic safety education campaigns on and off campus. |
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Chunhui Volunteer Service Club |
● Promote health awareness by preventing drug abuse and reducing tobacco hazards. ● Activities include volunteer training, anti-smoking and anti-drug education, and outreach programs in elementary schools. |
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International Buddy Club |
● Enhance global perspectives, improve international students’ Chinese proficiency, and promote cross-cultural exchange between local and international students. ● Activities include cultural exchange, language learning, and community volunteer services. |
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Glimmer Volunteer Corps |
● Care for disadvantaged groups through volunteer services. ● Activities include special education support, homeless services, community care, and general volunteer work. |
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Public Welfare Leadership Club |
● Develop students’ leadership skills and social responsibility through group training and service to on- and off-campus communities, fostering self-awareness and personal growth. ● Activities include leadership training and community service. |
