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On February 6, National Central University (NCU) held a welcome reception at Luo Jia-Lun Lecture Hall for its newly appointed President, Hsiau Shu-San, and senior administrators, attended by distinguished guests from various sectors. President Hsiau expressed gratitude for the support received and outlined his vision for the university, prioritizing talent cultivation, enhancing learning in the AI era, improving university rankings, strengthening alumni relations, advancing fundraising efforts, and developing the Bade campus. His goal is to establish NCU as a leading institution distinguished by its foundation in humanistic care and its commitment to interdisciplinary innovation.
During the event, appointment letters were presented to the new senior administrators, ushering in a fresh chapter for NCU. The president and his team reaffirmed their dedication to university governance, pledging to fulfill their responsibilities to the best of their abilities.
President Hsiau emphasized that talent cultivation is the university’s foremost mission. He is committed to equipping students with interdisciplinary problem-solving skills, fostering an excellent research environment that enables faculty to focus on academic pursuits, and expanding international research collaborations to enhance NCU’s global academic standing.
In response to the AI era, NCU will integrate human-centered AI into teaching and learning, leveraging AI’s potential through interdisciplinary collaboration. To address financial challenges, NCU will strengthen its fundraising mechanisms and actively develop the Bade campus, establishing a smart healthcare and medical innovation hub that unites the strengths of various disciplines, further expanding the university’s influence.
