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SDG 4 : Quality Education

Quality Education (SDG 4) Quality Education (SDG 4) File Name or Number
4.2 Proportion of graduates with teaching qualifications
4.2.1 - Total number of graduates: 2686
4.2.2 - Number of graduates with primary school teaching qualifications: 0

4.3 Lifelong learning measures
4.3.1 - Does your university provide free educational resources, such as computers, libraries, online courses, or lectures, for non-enrolled students? National Formosa University actively provides extensive free educational resources to non-enrolled students, fulfilling the SDG 4.3.1 lifelong learning goal, with specific quantified achievements as follows: Free Courses and Certification: In 2024, NFU provided 1 free teacher workshop on the operation of agricultural plant protection UAVs via the Ministry of Education (MOE) platform, totaling 24 hours (3 days), awarding certificates to full participants. Free Use of Physical Facilities: The university library offers free temporary reading permits for off-campus individuals (domestic citizens using ID card, NHI card, or driver's license; foreigners using passport or ARC) to access resources, including the computer area. The Arts Center Exhibition Hall and University History Museum are open to the public free of charge year-round. In 2024, the Arts Center hosted at least 6 major exhibitions (e.g., "Mountain YAMA - Tseng Jing-Bin Solo Exhibition") and 7 free workshops. The Library also hosted free public lectures, such as the [Real-life Lecture] "Lighting the Candle from Off-campus to On-campus" on November 18, 2024. Free Online Resources: The Computer Center established the Changyunjia Digital Opportunity Center (DOC) online platform, free for public access, to enhance digital literacy. In 2024 (up to Nov 20), one "Avoiding Cyber Traps and Becoming a Cybersecurity Expert" digital sharing material was produced, including a 10-minute preview video and 5 learning quizzes. NFU plans to build the "E-Connect Line Power-Up Six Skills" digital material in 2025. Continuing Education Support (Discounted Fees): The Continuing Education Center planned to offer a total of 68 classes in 2024. These courses offer discounted fees (up to an 80% favorable rate) for specific groups, including seniors (65 years or older), persons with disabilities, and low-income households, encouraging continuous advanced study.
4.3.2 - Does your university organize activities open to the public, such as public lectures, community education activities? NFU organizes educational activities open to the public using a mixed free and fee-based model. In 2024 (partially up to mid-year), lifelong learning opportunities included a total of 68 classes offered by the Continuing Education Center (including 16 credit classes, 46 non-credit classes, and 6 MOE vocational training special classes). Free Public Activities: The Arts Center’s exhibitions and lectures are free entry year-round, with total annual participation exceeding 4,188 person-times. The University History Museum guided tours served 423 person-times. Community Education/Training: Through the "Changyunjia Digital Opportunity Center Guidance Project," 3 sessions of local talent digital training courses were completed, cultivating 84 digital assistants, and 2 mobile consultation service demonstration classes were held. The R&D Office sponsored 4 free teacher professional enhancement workshops, totaling at least 114 person-times of professional training.
4.3.3 - Does your university organize courses or programs focused on vocational training, executive education courses (referring to short-term courses outside the university community, usually excluding MBAs, etc.), and/or professional training? NFU organizes a large volume of regular vocational training and executive education courses for the public outside the university community. In 2024, there were at least 68 regular course items, including 16 credit classes, 46 non-credit classes, and 6 MOE vocational training special classes. Vocational Training Programs: The Farmer's University provides at least 450 hours of professional courses across 2 semesters, plus 96 hours of apprenticeship practical training. Certification Training: Regular classes include AutoCAD international certification counseling classes (12 hours per session, 2 sessions planned in 2024) and iPAS Net-Zero Carbon Planner certification counseling classes (10 hours, 2 sessions). NFU also offered a 21-hour Electric Vehicle Mechatronics Integration Engineer primary ability assessment promotional class and hundreds of hours of Ministry of Labor commissioned vocational training classes (e.g., Solar Photovoltaic Installation Technician, 240 hours). Digital Skills: The Changyunjia DOC executed 20 local talent digital training courses in 2024, achieving over 198 person-times of participation. Executive Education (Sustainability): In 2024, NFU held 5 ad-hoc free workshops on ESG, ISO carbon management, and carbon strategy formulation.
4.3.4 - Does your university provide educational programs and outreach services for school-age children and youth outside the campus (e.g., in local schools, communities), including weekend educational enrichment activities? NFU actively provides educational programs and outreach services for school-age children and youth outside the campus through an institutionalized education outreach framework. In 2024, NFU conducted a total of 18 educational outreach activities, serving over 1,200 person-times. Vocational/Enrichment Activities for Youth: Through the MOE "Industry-Academia Linkage and Talent Cultivation Platform," NFU provided 5 main training programs for technical high school students, serving 5 partner high schools with a total of 267 actual participants. Specific examples include a "Smart Farm Technology Workshop" serving 104 students and three "UAV Agricultural Application Workshops" serving a combined total of 113 participants. Primary/Secondary School Outreach (EPA/Digital Learning): NFU also ran the "Education Priority Area Project", hosting activities like the "Nantou County Elementary School Technology Creation Camp" and the "Digital Companion Project for Rural Areas".
4.3.5 - Does your university have a policy to ensure educational opportunity is accessible to all, regardless of race, religion, disability, immigrant status, or gender? Policy Creation Year: 2004 Policy Review Year: 2022 NFU maintains policies to ensure universal accessibility to educational opportunities, primarily through its Continuing Education system and digital equity programs. The core policy, the "NFU Continuing Education Class Tuition and Fee Favorable Measures," last revised in 2022, guarantees quantified financial support for specific vulnerable groups. Financial Support (80% Favorable Rate): Seniors (65 years or older), persons with disabilities (with proof), and low-income households (with proof) all receive an 80% favorable rate (20% reduction) on tuition and fees for continuing education classes. Digital Equity: Through the "Changhua, Yunlin, and Chiayi Digital Opportunity Center (DOC) Guidance Project," NFU provides digital education. The project’s 2024 outcomes specifically include support cases for women, seniors, and new immigrants, demonstrating a commitment to universal accessibility across disability, age, and immigrant status.

4.4 Proportion of first-generation students
4.4.3 - Total number of students: 11694
4.4.1 - Number of students starting degree courses: 3282
4.4.2 - Number of first-generation students starting degree courses: 1107