About LAC

Vision and Purpose
Organizational Chart
Educational Model
Road Map

Vision and Purpose

Due to the rapid advancement of modern technology and the active cultural exchanges, people's lives have undergone dramatic changes in various aspects. Global education is also facing unprecedented challenges. The education system must address the talent needs generated by ever-changing technologies while dealing with the issues of multicultural integration brought about by globalization. On the other hand, learners must adapt to the rapidly changing world and develop cross-cultural and interdisciplinary understanding and problem-solving abilities. Therefore, the goals and practices of education must go beyond the traditional, unidirectional knowledge transmission, focusing on learning by doing and awareness of ethical responsibilities in social practice, forming a more dynamic generative model to promote the diversified development and lifelong learning abilities of learners.

Therefore, with an open vision, the Liberal Arts College emphasizes the process and possibilities of learners' "becoming" rather than the predetermined outcomes of "knowing." Education is a continuous process of growth and change, inspiring individuals to realize and progress in a changing environment. In an open and continuous mode of "becoming," education is both the result of ongoing interaction between learners and the environment and a dynamic combination of self-awareness and social participation, leading to self-realization through altruistic practice.

Educational Philosophy of Liberal Arts College:
Process-oriented: Education is a continuous development process rather than the accumulation of predetermined outcomes.
Holistic Development: Emphasis on the comprehensive development of learners' emotional, cognitive, and social skills.
Interactive Learning: Promoting active interaction between learners and the educational environment, including peers, teachers, and society.
Reflective Practice: Encouraging learners to reflect on the learning process to deepen understanding and promote personalized learning paths.

Goals Shared by Liberal Arts College and Learners:
Self-exploration: Taking full responsibility for personal health and growth, defining and proclaiming the meaning of one's life with courage.
Lifelong Learning: Developing a lifelong attitude and ability for self-directed learning, thinking beyond disciplinary boundaries, and possessing fluent language and cross-cultural communication skills.
Empathetic Care: Passion and action for the overall improvement of society, establishing a global perspective, and creativity in appreciating and creating beauty.

Educational Practices and Strategies of Liberal Arts College:
Mission and Vision
The vision of the College of Liberal Arts is to cultivate talents capable of self-realization and contributing to society in a continuously changing global environment, realizing education as an interactive and continuous growth process. It aims for the holistic development of students, integrating academic, career preparation, and social responsibility as parts of life. Academic knowledge builds students' professional skills, and through interactions with enterprises, learning by doing verifies theories and practices, fostering an intrinsic motivation for altruism and innovation, and forming lifelong learning habits.

Integration of Practical and Interdisciplinary Learnings:

Professional Education, Experiential Education, General Education, and Community Education Professional Education -Strengthens students' core professional competencies.
Experiential Education- Promotes the connection between theory and practice.
General Education-Expands students' perspectives, enabling interdisciplinary knowledge integration.
Community Education- Links with society beyond the campus, forming a complementary and mutually reinforcing learning model.

Implementation Methods: Diverse Learning Environments and Promotion of Interdisciplinary Learning
The College actively promotes diverse learning environments and interdisciplinary learning, encouraging interactions between students and the environment. Through case studies, team projects, and social practice, students learn and apply knowledge in real-world situations, enhancing academic abilities and fostering social awareness and practical skills.

Organizational Chart

Cross-unit Implementation Strategies:

Center for Human Science
Rooted in liberal arts education and humanism, the Center For Human Science provides an 18-credit core curriculum covering fundamental courses such as critical thinking and organizational management, as well as courses in humanities, social sciences, and technology. It encourages students to think and learn from diverse perspectives, promoting comprehensive knowledge construction. Additionally, the center forms academic communities and promotes research related to social issues, exploring the social responsibility and practical impact of academic activities, realizing the mission of education serving both personal development and social progress.

Arts Center
The Arts Center plans diverse artistic and cultural activities, leading faculty and students to experience the ideals of aesthetic education and cultural diversity. Activities include art festivals, concerts, and exhibitions, enhancing aesthetic life on campus and in the community, and fostering students' creativity and cultural appreciation abilities.

Center for Physical Education and Sports
The Center for Physical Education and Sports provides various sports courses and community activities, aligning with the concept of a healthy lifestyle in holistic education. Activities include sports competitions and health promotion events, enhancing students' physical fitness and improving teamwork and social skills.

Sustainability and Peer Education Center
The Sustainability and Peer Education Center leads students in social engagement and sustainable development activities, practicing the educational philosophy of social responsibility and global citizenship. Activities include hosting SDGs-themed series and interdisciplinary faculty-student learning communities, promoting students' understanding and analysis of major global issues, and encouraging active participation in problem-solving. This enables students to integrate academic learning with social practice, playing a key role in promoting social progress and change.

Arete Honors Program
The Aretes Honors Program cultivates students' innovation and leadership skills through interdisciplinary learning. Students engage in project research and interdisciplinary professional development activities, including competitions and seminars, stimulating innovative thinking and enhancing leadership and teamwork skills.

Educational Model

Integrating Theory and Practice, Cultivating Unique and Versatile Liberal Arts Individuals
The College designs specific educational action courses with a dynamic and open philosophy, promoting students' holistic development and social responsibility:

Educational Curriculum Innovations:

Project-based Learning- Design projects centered on problem-solving, allowing students to learn theories and skills in the process of solving real-world problems, enhancing critical thinking and innovation capabilities.
Interdisciplinary Integration Courses- Offer courses combining humanities, technology, and social sciences, encouraging students to understand and analyze problems from multiple perspectives, cultivating global perspectives and comprehensive judgment.
Reflection and Discussion- Arrange reflection and discussion sessions in courses, enabling students to deeply analyze their learning process and practical results, guiding self-exploration and in-depth learning.
Academic and Community Activities- Encourage students to think critically through lectures, seminars, and focused discussions, and establish connections between different disciplines to create an interactive and reflective social learning environment. Organize various community activities, such as social service projects, cultural exchange activities, and community involvement, enabling students to apply the knowledge learned in the classroom to real-world situations..

Connecting Academic and Community Activities to Realize Interactive Learning：

Multicultural Activities- Host international conferences and cultural exchange activities, allowing students to interact with people from different cultural backgrounds, promoting cultural understanding and respect.
Community Service and Participation- Encourage students to participate in community service projects such as environmental protection and educational support, giving back to society and forming values of social responsibility.
Student-led Seminars- Support students in organizing seminars, learning organizational and leadership skills in the planning and execution process, while deepening professional knowledge.

Cultivating Socially Responsible and Globally Minded Liberal Arts Individuals:

Global Issues Courses- Offer courses related to major global issues such as climate change and sustainable action, encouraging students to understand and analyze global challenges and explore viable solutions.
Ethics and Leadership Training- Provide ethics and leadership training courses, enhancing students' decision-making abilities to make responsible choices when facing moral and practical dilemmas.
International Cooperation Programs- Provide opportunities for international internships and exchanges, expanding students' international perspectives and cross-cultural communication skills.

Road Map

Commitment and Future Actions of the College

The Liberal Arts College guides students in generating knowledge from academic knowledge and practice, respecting individual differences, and providing flexible curriculum modules to encourage self-directed learning and self-exploration. Through the horizontal collaboration of Center For Human Science, Arts Center, Center for Physical Education and Sports, Sustainability and Peer Education Center, and Arete Honors Program, the College transforms the concepts of critical thinking, multicultural understanding, healthy living, social responsibility, and interdisciplinary learning into specific courses and activities, deepening students' academic and practical abilities and becoming the driving force for social innovation and progress. Looking ahead, with the continuously changing educational needs and rapid technological development, the College will maintain an open and generative model, constantly adjusting and updating its educational strategies to achieve sustainable liberal arts education:

Curriculum Innovation: Continuously evaluate the curriculum structure, strengthen the integration of liberal arts education elements, and vigorously promote flexible liberal arts credit courses; provide courses with holistic education and sustainable development goals through interdisciplinary learning and experiential teaching.

Deepening Social Responsibility and Global Citizenship Awareness: Enhance participation in community and social issues through service-learning and community engagement courses and activities, allowing students to learn in practice to develop critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and social-emotional intelligence, equipped with interdisciplinary knowledge, ethical concepts, and sustainable development knowledge.

Responding to Social and International Needs: Strengthen the connection between liberal arts education and sustainable development, encouraging students to design sustainable development projects or action plans based on their expertise, becoming leaders who can lead and influence the future in society. Insight into international technological developments, integrating AI literacy with the liberal arts spirit, and conducting related research and discussions from interdisciplinary and critical thinking perspectives. Planning a series of courses, lectures, and themed activities to stimulate innovative and transformative thinking.

In future educational practices, the College will maintain an open attitude to continuous exploration and innovation, reflecting and adapting to the changes of the times, committed to developing new educational models and methods. The College believes that through interdisciplinary professional training combined with humanistic cultivation, it can cultivate key talents with the ability to identify contemporary complex issues and passion for improving overall society, becoming the driving engine for fulfilling social responsibility and sustainable development goals, achieving the ideal vision of "a better Taiwan, a better world."