zo6 Graduate Institute of International Human Resource Development (IHRD) NTNU 2012 http://www.ihrd.ntnu.edu.tw/ TEL: 886+2+2364-0482 FAX: 886+2+8369-3445 886+2+7714-8659 FAX: 886+2+8601-4151 162, Sec. 1, He-ping E. Rd., Da’an Dist., Taipei City 10610, Taiwan, R.O.C. 2, Sec. 1, Ren-ai Rd., Linkou Dist., New Taipei City 24449, Taiwan, R.O.C. International Human Resource Development (IHRD), NTNU National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) Introduction of University I. About NTNU II. Campus Life Graduate Institute of International Human Resource Development (IHRD) I. Introduction of Program II. Qualification III. Admission IV. Application Deadline V. Contact Information VI. Application Form & TaiwanICDF Medical Report 2 International Human Resource Development (IHRD), NTNU Introduction of University I. About NTNU Originally founded in 1946 as the Taiwan Provincial Teachers College, the school’s mission was to train outstanding secondary education teachers. The name was changed to National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) in 1967, but the commitment to quality education and teacher training remained. With the enactment of the Teacher Preparation Law in 1994, NTNU transformed itself, creating many new academic departments, and fostering an international environment conducive to the free exchange of ideas, as well as welcoming international students to enroll in academic programs. NTNU has established sister-school ties with 138 well-known institutions in over 17 countries, spanning five continents: Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Australia. NTNU is a diverse, multinational institution and community, with an international student population of nearly 3,000 students, including students enrolled at the Mandarin Training Center. NTNU is composed of three campuses: the main campus, the campus (home to the College of Science) and the Linkou campus (home to the College of International Studies and Education for Overseas Chinese). Fifty-eight academic departments and graduate institutes are divided between ten distinct colleges: the College of Education, College of Arts, College of Music, College of Liberal Arts, College of International Studies and Education for Overseas Chinese, College of Science, College of Sports and Recreation, College of Management, College of Social Science, and College of Technology. Currently, around 49 departments or graduate institutes are open to international students. The Linkou campus is located in Linkou, Taipei County. It is about 17 kilometers from Taipei City, covers 23 hectares of land. School buildings occupy more than 66,000 square meters, encompassing an administration building, teaching buildings, a science building, a multi-purpose gymnasium, as well as a standard athletic and sports field, all of which provide a distinctive and distinguished learning environment for the students. 3 International Human Resource Development (IHRD), NTNU II. Campus Life Libraries The NTNU main library is located on the main campus. There are also branch libraries on the Gongguan campus and the Linkou campus, and each department maintains its own standing library. The current library holdings include: 1,300,000 books in bound form (890,000 in Chinese and 410,000 in other languages) and 26,000 different periodicals (including periodicals in electronic format). The current holding of information not in book form is 1,160,000. Computer and Network Service NTNU is equipped with a computer center and a campus network that is available throughout the campus. Ten computerized classrooms located around campus used for in-class instruction are also available for student use from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., as well as on weekends and holidays. Equipment in the computerized classrooms is updated and revised annually to provide the latest software and hardware for teachers and students to use. The computers are all equipped with at least Pentium P-II processors, CD-ROM players, multimedia headsets and printers. In addition, each computer has Microsoft Office Suite as well as software and tools that support the use of the Internet and graphic design installed. There are also two multimedia production rooms located on campus. Transportation Both the main campus and the Gongguan campus are located in the heart of Taipei city where mass transit is very convenient. There are many bus routes and the Metro Rapid Transit (MRT) system is nearby. The main campus and administrative offices are located on He-ping East road, just a five minute walk from Guting MRT station on the Xindian line. The College of Science is located on the satellite Gongguan campus, just five minutes by car from the main campus. The Gongguan campus is also on the Xindian MRT line, just a ten minute walk from either the Gongguan station or the Wanlong station. 4 International Human Resource Development (IHRD), NTNU The Linkou campus is located in Linkou Township, Taipei County. You can take the bus, Taxi, or drive a car to reach there. NTNU has school bus route from Main campus to Linkou campus on week days. From Taipei Main Station Highway: Take the National Highway #1 (southbound) and drive along it. Pass through the TaiShan Toll Booth and leave the Highway at the 1st Linkou Exit. Turn right to WenHua 1st Road and drive along until you reach the crossroads of RenAi and WenHua 1st Road and then turn right to RenAi Road and you will reach the NTNU entrance. Bus: Taipei- Gongsi Line, get on at North Gate of Taipei City (Tacheng St.) and then get off at Linkou stop and take a 20-minute walk. From the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Highway: Take the eastbound Airport Highway to the National Highway #1 (northbound) and drive along it .Leave the Highway at the 2nd Linkou Exit and turn left to WenHua 1st Road and drive along until you reach the crossroads of RenAi and WenHua 1st Road. Turn right to RenAi Road and you will reach the NTNU entrance. Bus: Taoyuan - Linkou Line, get on at Taoyuan Main Bus Station and then get off at Linkou stop and take a 20-minute walk. Recreation Exercise facilities on campus include indoor swimming facilities (Olympic-size pool, a small swimming pool, a SPA pool, a steam room, and sauna), track, tennis courts, basketball courts and a large gymnasium that houses space for weight training, aerobics, dance, etc., providing students with a comfortable environment in which to maintain their physical fitness while pursuing their studies. Cultural Activities NTNU’s College of Arts is Taiwan’s oldest institution for arts education. Through the years it has had the honor of seeing many esteemed scholars and lecturers in the field. For these reasons, NTNU is considered the core of the art and 5 International Human Resource Development (IHRD), NTNU cultural community in Taiwan. The annual “NTNU Art Festival” is quite an occasion, hosting artwork, music, photography exhibitions and even theatrical productions. Not only has magnitude of the event grown every year, but so has the variety of exhibits and activities. The festival is strongly supported by the community and is a means by which one of NTNU’s defining qualities--that the spirit and vitality of art and culture flow from the school to the community--is made manifest. 6 International Human Resource Development (IHRD), NTNU Graduate Institute of International Human Resource Development (IHRD) I. Introduction of Program Faculty members from the College of Technology, National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU), have long been involved in the teaching and conducting of research in fields of technical and vocational education as well as Human Resource Development. Extended from this extensive experience, the college established the Graduate Institute of International Workforce Education and Development (IWED) in 2002. To fit in with the curriculum framework and have a better opportunity to obtain employment for graduates, IWED has been renamed as Graduate Institute of International Human Resource Development (IHRD) in 2009 academic year. Moreover, for a better learning environment, all lectures are held in Linkou Campus from 2009 academic year. Both domestic and international students can enroll in this program, and all courses are taught in English. Its educational goal is to cultivate international business Human Resource Planning and Management professionals, governmental Human Resource Planning and Management professionals, and international nonprofit organization Human Resource Planning and Management professionals. Three blocks of courses are offered: Research and Management Foundation Theories, Human Resource and International Capability, Project Studies on Human Resource Development and Management and integrated curriculum. Professors of IHRD have accepted solid academic training for Ph.D. degrees either overseas or in Taiwan, and are able to give lectures in English. In addition, students’ backgrounds are quite diverse. They come from different countries, such as the U.S.A., Canada, Japan, the Burkina Faso, Senegal, Belize, Gambia, Malawi, Panama, Hungary, Romanian, Honduras, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Haiti, Czech, Russia, India, Poland, St. Lucia, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Bolivia, St. Christopher & Nevis, Mongolia, Guatemala, Kiribati, Vietnam and so on. Their undergraduate majors include business management, economics, psychology, education, foreign language, sociology and so forth. 7 International Human Resource Development (IHRD), NTNU Program Objectives Developing international business Human Resource Planning and Management professionals. Cultivating governmental Human Resource Planning and Management professionals. Cultivating international nonprofit organization Human Resource Planning and Management professionals. Scopes of Curriculum Three blocks of courses are offered: Research and Management Foundation Theories, Human Resource and International Capability, Project Studies on Human Resource Development and Management and integrated curriculum. The Curriculum has a strong linkage between theory and practice. There will be connections with private or governmental organizations, and practical visits, monographic lectures or internships will also be arranged to establish the firm ground of becoming international human resource professionals. A minimum of 36 credits is required for graduation. The students will earn the “Master of Business Administration” degree from the Graduate Institute of International Human Resource Development after completing their studies. Future Prospects Networking with other universities around the world. Preparing upper level International Human Resource Development professionals in accordance with the changes of business and industries. Bridging the gaps between theory and practice of International Human Resource Development through research endeavors. II. Qualification Applicants with bachelor’s degrees or above (students graduating this year included) at universities or colleges accredited by the Ministry of Education, ROC (Taiwan) are eligible for the program. English proficiency proof (transcript of TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS or document from language centers or degree from any English-speaking country) is required to provide or through the interview by director or professors to approve your English proficiency before enrollment. 8 International Human Resource Development (IHRD), NTNU Before graduation, students who have not obtained a college degree from an English-speaking country must achieve (1) a 88 or higher on TOEFL-iBT, or (2) a 230 or higher on TOEFL-CBT, or (3) a 800 or higher on TOEIC, or (4) a 6.5 or higher on IELTS, to qualify for the master’s degree examination. All lectures will take place in Linkou Campus. III. Admission Application Procedure 3 copies of printed online application forms with 2-inch bust photos. (Please fill out the online application form on the website of international office at NTNU and print out.) A copy of passport or ID. 2 copies of original diploma and transcript of the highest academic degree. 2 translated copies of highest diploma or equivalent certificate and academic transcripts (for All years of study) in English or Chinese authenticated by R.O.C(Taiwan) Embassy/Representative Offices in the country where the documents is issued. TaiwanICDF Medical Report (including an HIV test) Autobiography 2 Letters of recommendation Study and research plan in English Evidence of English proficiency Personal Information and other supporting materials All materials must be forwarded by ROC (Taiwan) Embassy/Representative Office or Taiwan Technical Mission to the Graduate Institute of International Human Resource Development, National Taiwan Normal University. ※The above-mentioned term “ROC (Taiwan) Representative Offices in the country where the documents is issued” means ROC (Taiwan) embassies, consulates, representative offices, trade offices or other agencies authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of R.O.C. ※The diploma and academic transcripts must be authenticated by the ROC representative office in the country of the institution which originally issued the diploma and the academic transcripts. If the authentication process is not completed before the deadline, a signed Deposition of Admission Documents will be required, (as in attachment I) and is to be submitted with the application. ※Eligible applicants who graduate at the same year as the admission to National Taiwan Normal University must submit transcripts for each academic semester and the “Deposition of Admission Documents” for National Taiwan Normal University International Applicants (as Attachment I), and are not required to submit the diploma 9 International Human Resource Development (IHRD), NTNU during application. The diploma and transcripts for each academic semester must be submitted upon registration (foreign diplomas and transcripts must be verified by the ROC representative office in the country of the institution which issued the diplomas and transcripts); otherwise, the applicants admitted to NTNU will have their admission revoked. ※Unless otherwise specified, application documents submitted shall not be returned. IV. Application Deadline: April 3rd, 2012 V. Contact Information Ms. Lynn Wu Tel: 886+2-2364-0482 Fax: 886+2-8369-3445 E-mail: miluku@ntnu.edu.tw Address: Graduate Institute of International Human Resource Development National Taiwan Normal University 162, Sec. 1, He-ping E. Rd., Da’an Dist., Taipei City 10610, Taiwan, R.O.C. Website: http://www.ihrd.ntnu.edu.tw/ (Website of IHRD) http://ap.itc.ntnu.edu.tw/istudent/apply/AP303.jsp (Website of filling out the online application form at International Office in NTNU) VI. Application Form & TaiwanICDF Medical Report 10 Attachment I International Human Resource Development (IHRD), NTNU Deposition of Admission Documents for National Taiwan Normal University International Applicants I, , hereby submit my application for admission to National Taiwan (print name) Normal University for the the degree issued by 2012 Fall term as an international applicant based on . In accordance with (school of graduation) the admissions regulations of National Taiwan Normal University, the following documents are required: □ Two translated copies of the applicant's highest diploma or equivalent certificate in English or Chinese authenticated by an ROC representative office in the country where the document is issued. □ Two translated copies of the applicant's highest transcripts (for ALL years of study) in English or Chinese authenticated by an ROC representative office in the country where the document is issued. □ One copy of a financial statement, authenticated by the ROC representative office in the country of the institution which issued the financial statement. I understand that 1) if the document(s) indicated by tick mark(s) above cannot be submitted by the application deadline, they must be submitted to the Office of International Affairs within a month of admission results being posted (or upon registration for applicants graduating at the end of the current academic year), 2) the original authenticated copy and the English/Chinese translation of the academic diploma and transcripts must be presented during registration, and 3) Failure to comply will result in the revocation of admission status. Applicant’s Signature:_____________________________ Passport (ARC) No.:______________________________ Phone: _________________________________________ Email:__________________________________________ Date: Y M 11 D International Cooperation and Development Fund MEDICAL REPORT FOR International Higher Education Scholarship Programs 2012 PART 1: PART 2: HEALTH DECLARATION MEDICAL EXAMINATION FORM Applying for: National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) Graduate Institute of International Human Resource Development (IHRD) INSTRUCTION: PART 1: Personal Details and Health Declaration - to be completed by the applicant I hereby certify that the following information is true and complete, and agree that any misrepresentation or deliberate omission of a material fact on this form may result in the withdrawal of an offer of a place or scholarship, or may result in the termination of any such offer at a future date. I hereby grant the TaiwanICDF permission to share information contained in my Medical Examination Form with relevant authorities. X Signature PART 2: Date Medical Examination - to be completed by certified physician ☆National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) reserves the right to require the applicant to undergo a future medical examination after he/she arrives in the Republic of China (Taiwan). Page 1 of 4 Applying for: Graduate Institute of International Human Resource Development (IHRD), NTNU PART 1: HEALTH DECLARATION Nationality: PHOTO Name: (Last) (First) (M. Initial) Gender: Male□ Female□ Date of Birth: Y/ M/ D/ Health History: Have you ever suffered any of the following conditions? Please mark X in appropriate box Psychiatric illness Epilepsy Migraine Asthma Tuberculosis (PTB) Hypertension (HPT) Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Heart Diseases Malaria Yes □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ No □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ Thyroid Diseases Kidney Diseases Cancer HIV/AIDS Venereal Diseases Leukemia Hemophilia Hepatitis Measles German Measles (rubella) Yes □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ No □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ Please State (if any) Other illnesses ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Operation / Surgical ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Allergic to ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Family Medical History (if any) Father:…………………………………………… Mother: …………………………………………… Past Year Life: Please select 1. Sleep: □7~8 hours every day □Under 7~ 8 hours □Often suffer from insomnia 2. If that is basic to exercise each time for 30 minutes and 3 times every week at least, did you achieve? □No □Yes 4. Do you often feel anxious and worried? □Few or not □Sometimes □Often 5. Do you often feel the chest is stuffy? □No □Sometimes □Yes 6. Stomach-ache? □No □Sometimes □Often;. Headache? □No □Sometimes □Often 7. The menarche (girl only): (1) The age of the menarche: ______years-old (2) Is menstrual cycle regular? □No □Yes(Date of partition ______day) (3) Do you ever have menstrual cramp phenomenon □No □Yes Page 2 of 4 Applying for: Graduate Institute of International Human Resource Development (IHRD), NTNU PART 2: MEDICAL EXAMINATION Physician must complete all questions and give additional comment where necessary. Kindly note that physician is responsible for the information, suggestions and recommendation regarding the applicant’s health given in this form. Certified original lab data need to be attached as reference. Name of Applicant: Date of Birth Y/ M/ D/ Physical Examination: HEIGHT: BLOOD PRESSURE: VISUAL ACUITY: cm mmHg / R WEIGHT: PULSE RATE: kg /min L EYES:□normal □color anomalous □other EAR/NOSE/THROAT:□normal □auditory meatus abnormal □cleft lip and palate □impending infarction □allergic rhinitis □chronic rhinitis □other NECK:□normal □wryneck □goiter □the lymphoid swelling of gland is big □other CHEST:□normal □thoracic anomaly □core noise □arrhythmias □other CHEST X RAY:□normal □advertise for like the tuberculosis □pleura effusion □thoracic abnormality □tuberculosis calcify □the spinal column side is curved up □bronchiectasis □cardiac hypertrophy □other ABDOMEN:□normal □hepatomegaly □splenomegaly □hernia □other SPINAL COLUMN ARMS AND LEGS:□normal □scoliosis □frog limb □articulation deformity □edema □other SKIN:□normal □wart □purple plague □scabies □a dermatitis □other MOUTH CAVITY:□normal □oral hygiene is poor □calculus □gingivitis □milk tooth □other Urine Test: NAD WBC RBC PROTEIN CLUCOSE Hepatitis B Test: POSITIVE NEGATIVE Page 3 of 4 Applying for: Graduate Institute of International Human Resource Development (IHRD), NTNU Serological Test for Syphilis: POSITIVE NEGATIVE HIV Test: POSITIVE NEGATIVE THE ORIENTATION INSTITUTION WILL REQUIRE A FURTHER HIV TEST AFTER HE/SHE ARRIVES IN ROC (TAIWAN). THE ONE WITH POSITIVE TEST RESULT WILL BE REJECTED AND SENT BACK HOME IMMEDIATELY. Pregnancy Test: POSITIVE NEGATIVE Is the applicant now under treatment for any physical or emotional condition? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Do you have any recommendations for the health care of this applicant? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… By history and physical examination, is this applicant a carrier of any communicable disease? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… CERTIFICATION BY THE MEDICAL OFFICER: I certify that I have examined the above applicant and in my opinion: □ The applicant is medically fit to undertake a program in Taiwan □ The applicant suffers mental or physical defects and is NOT in good health Name of physician, Title :………………………………………………… Name of Hospital / Clinic :………………………………………………… Address :………………………………………………… :………………………………………………… :………………………………………………… Not valid if without the hospital or clinic’s seal Page 4 of 4