| 校長鄭道明(Dr. Tao-Ming Cheng, President of CYUT) 謹啟 2022年3月18日 |
親愛的教職同仁以及同學們：大家好
三月是春暖花開的季節，大地換上彩裝，一片生機盎然，這個時日是最受歡迎的季節，更是朝陽人迎接光輝歡騰的時光。
時間的巨輪往前滾動，今年朝陽邁入第28年，經由這28年的辦學歲月鍛鍊，績效與校譽賡續穩健成長。既看到學校一貫堅定育才的角色與責任，同時看到璀璨遠景與因應多元挑戰的自信和能耐。回首我校師生屢創佳績，讓人欣喜。於國際名校排榜方面，連續5年榮登英國泰晤士高等教育(THE)全球最佳大學，進榜世界大學影響力、全球最佳年輕大學、全球新興經濟體大學、亞洲地區最佳大學、全球電腦科學領域、全球工程領域等前排序列，以及榮登英國高等教育調查機構Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)2022年亞洲地區最佳大學451-500，同時連續5年蟬連世界百大綠能大學，細數此等佳績，均歸屬於朝陽全體教職員生攜手合作努力的成果。
朝陽邁入28歲生日之際，校園內新建高聳巍峨「時選航空大樓」。這棟劃時代黌宮落成啟用，象徵著朝陽辦學更緊密與國際接軌，無論系所課程創新、教研成果、產學研發、師生生涯輔導、國際學術交流、宏儒碩學大師敦聘，都日新月異，領先臺灣技職高教群倫。這代表著我全體教師同仁具備雄心壯志且勤耕沃壤，誓盼育才能植苗成幹蔚為棟樑，辦出世界一流大學，同時更為2年後將邁向30週年校慶的榮耀里程，增添強大動能、厚積競爭實力。
這2年多以來，全球疫病席捲、中美商戰對峙、自然災異愈發劇烈、近日俄烏軍事衝突危機，都導致客旅出入國境設限、全球物價波動，經濟民生受到衝擊，兼之國內少子化、高齡人口遞升嚴峻，身處混沌多變的環境中，至盼全體師生應努力的方向：
一、啟迪自我的觀察力與應變力，用不同的角度來思考和觀察，以承接任務或面對問題，建構出個人因應或增進內外環境挑戰的實力。例如教學方法改革、教材教案創新、研究題旨選擇、學生輔導要領、社經建設參與。換言之，以觀察力來前瞻團體的發展機會與可能的挑戰；以應變力來調適個人的思維模式、學研內涵及工作慣性，俾務實耕耘的成果更貼近民生需要。
二、理解地球氣候變遷對人文與科技的各種聯動影響。人類探討與利用自然資源，同時也不斷擾動甚至破壞大自然與人類間的和諧共存。如今避免極端氣候所帶來的破壞，已成為全球普遍關注的焦點，且蔚為高教科研之顯學。校園內所有學研活動都要思考減碳排放議題，為地球永續貢獻智慧與力量，諸如相關學門中的工程技術如何節用原料與耗能；設計產品考量如何減少物質支用比率與綠色材質重複使用；人文通識素養則要教導如何降低對物質生活的過度依賴。
三、認知全球化及商業力量的無遠弗屆，資訊科技、網路流通日進千里，人工智慧已運用在企業經營與個體生活，逐步替換既有的勞動行為和生活模式。校園任何領域知識的學習與運用，都離不開人文活動的安全、便利與效益等人性需求思考。師生從面觀商業活動的全球化現象後，體認此一趨勢潮流，放眼高教競爭，亦不例外。師生在外文運用與專業能力上及早因應準備，如此，實有助益其生涯發展，成就個人的工作滿足感也帶動生活的樂趣，甚至豐富了人際間的溫馨連結。
朝陽辦學已屆成熟階段，我們融合在地社會文經特色，已立足紮根於台灣，從而贏得國人信賴及獲致國際辦學績優評比。近年間所展現出的創意創新教學特色；增聘多位國內外頂尖學者加入研究與教學行列；爭取更多國際菁英學子前來深造；擴展畢業學子職涯國際移動，都在在彰顯出本校的學術影響力，這些努力與精進，均為朝陽永續辦學而持續實踐。在迎接朝陽28歲生日前夕，特以專函鼓舞師生共進共勉，策勵來茲。祝福大家 平安順利！
Dear faculty and students,
March is the season for spring blossoms. The earth put on colorful costumes, and life is alive everywhere. It is also a time when Chaoyangers celebrate great happiness.
Times flies, and I am grateful to see the achievements and reputation of Chaoyang are steadily growing in the past 28 years. I see perseverance and responsibility, and I also see the glorious vision and the confidence and resilience we share. It is always joyful looking back our past achievements: we enter the renowned World University Rankings of the Times Higher Education, the Impact Rankings, the Best Young University Rankings, Emerging Economies Rankings, Asia Best University Rankings, Computer Science Rankings, and Engineering Rankings; we rank 451-500 in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings and top 100 in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings. Each success belongs to our faculty and students who work hard to achieve.
When we toast the 28th birthday of Chaoyang, we also celebrate the opening of the Shih Hsuan Aviation Building. The establishment and unveiling of this new construction symbolize our close connection with the world. We lead ahead of other higher vocational and technical institutes in curriculum innovation, research achievement, industry-academia collaboration, career development, academic exchange, and talent recruitment. Upholding ambition and determination, we are confident that we will soon become a world-class university. It also boosts our vigor and competitiveness for the next milestone, the 30th anniversary of Chaoyang, to come.
The world is in turmoil. The pandemic, China-US trade war, natural disaster, and the Russo-Ukrainian war lead to travel restriction, GPI fluctuation, and drastic hits on the economy and livelihood. Locally, we face low fertility rates and population aging. I wish we could hold on tight to the following directions and work on it:
1.Develop observation skills and adaptability. Think and observe from different perspectives. That will help us get missions done, face difficulties, and strengthen capabilities. We can apply it in changing the way of teaching, innovating teaching materials, discerning research topics, grasping student coaching skills, and participating in socioeconomic construction. In other words, observation can help forecast opportunities and potential threats, and adaptability can help adjust one’s mode of thinking, connotation, and work inertia. By doing so, we can assure that our efforts fit with people’s well-being.
2.Understand how climate change affects humans and technologies. Humans explore and consume natural resources, but at the same time disturb and damage the harmony with nature. Nowadays, it is a global concern to avoid the destruction from extreme weather, and it is also a hot research topic in school. We can contribute our talents to reduce carbon emissions and achieve global sustainability. For example, reduce energy consumption in engineering technologies, apply green material in product design, and educate students to live with fewer material possession.
3.Acknowledge the limitless globalization and business power. Information technology, network communication, and artificial intelligence are widely adopted in business operations and personal life, gradually replacing laborious tasks and ways of living. Human needs on safety, convenience, and efficiency are prime concerns in learning and applying knowledge. Teachers and students should keep stepping up language ability and professional skills in the face of global business trends and keen competition. It can help develop careers and achieve job satisfaction, enjoyment of life, and fulfilling interpersonal connections.
4.Chaoyang is a well-established university. We integrate social, cultural, and economic characteristics and ground our feet in Taiwan, winning local and international recognition. We demonstrate our creativity and innovation in teaching and recruit top scholars to elevate research capability. Also, we increase the intake of international students and expand work abroad opportunities for graduates. Together we continue excelling and contributing to the sustainability of Chaoyang. On this special day, I encourage faculty and students to support each other for a brighter future. I wish you all the best.
