{"id":9620,"date":"2023-09-06T23:38:52","date_gmt":"2023-09-06T15:38:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/updm3.mcu.edu.tw\/?page_id=9620"},"modified":"2024-12-09T11:52:55","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T03:52:55","slug":"mission-objectives-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/updm.mcu.edu.tw\/en\/mission-objectives-2\/","title":{"rendered":"MISSION & OBJECTIVES"},"content":{"rendered":"
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MISSION & OBJECTIVES<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

In our department we address a number of different\u00a0problems posed by rapid climate change, social transformations, and growing inter-urban competition, all of which obstruct a sustainble growth of Taiwan. We have adopted an integrated approach to teaching and research that\u00a0combines\u00a0three major disciplines: (1) urban planning\/design; (2) disaster management; and (3) Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (see figure below). We aim\u00a0to develop a pool of highly-skilled professionals capable of integrating and applying their knowledge in\u00a0community development, urban planning, and disaster prevention\/mitigation. We aspire to become\u00a0an important local node for professional networking and cooperation\u00a0in the areas of environmental planning, design, and disaster management\/mitigation in northern Taiwan. We also seek\u00a0to establish ourselves as an important regional node connecting scholars from Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, and Macao.<\/p><\/div>

Mission<\/span><\/h6><\/div>

The Department of Urban Planning and Disaster Management (UPDM) continues to deliver on its promise of integrating information technologies, urban planning and disaster management, whilst simultaenously preparing our students to excel in their professional field with a sense of responsibility, team spirit, and competitiveness. Through thoughtful adaptation of the \u2018best practice\u2019 models to our local communities, we also aim to contribute to a sustainable growth of Taiwan. Another way of giving back to our community is to develop into an important locus for teaching, research and networking in the areas of urban disaster management and spatial planning\/design in northern Taiwan.<\/span><\/p><\/div>

Goals<\/span><\/h6>\n
G1. Integration  of  urban  planning\/design ,  disaster  management ,  and  GIS<\/strong><\/span><\/h6><\/div>

The Curriculum Planning Committee gradually adjusts the curriculum content for Year 1 and Year 2\u00a0students to enhance their understanding of our three core disciplines, that is, spatial planning\/design, disaster management, and GIS. The key aim for Year 3 and Year 4 is to demonstrate the connectivity between these three disciplines, thus helping\u00a0our students to develop into\u00a0well-rounded professionals. Our curriculum is\u00a0designed to meet the needs and demands of today\u2019s job market. Thus from Year 2\u00a0we also\u00a0offer practicums that integrate research and practice-led teaching.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>

G2. Facilitation  of  self-directed  learning (SDL)<\/strong><\/span><\/h6><\/div>

In order to facilitate self-directed learning, we have increased the number of elective courses in our department. In addition, we encourage student participation in extracurricular activities, and provide students with a wide range of opportunities for learning and international exchange. We have also developed a support system to assist our more vulnerable students, which enables them to plan their careers more effectively.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>

G3. Excelling  in  research  and  research-inspired  teaching<\/strong><\/span><\/h6><\/div>

We aim to enhance the quality and quantity of research outputs in our department. We particularly encourage those research projects that emerge from\u00a0an industry-academic collaboration. By working together with local communities and the public sector, our researchers\u00a0not only contribute to cultural, social and economic development of Taiwan, but also gain a valuable experience, which they can\u00a0share with\u00a0students and colleagues.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>

G4. Developing  student  professional  skills  and  encouraging  partnerships  between  faculty  and students<\/strong><\/span><\/h6><\/div>

During our annual practicums we encourage faculty members and students to participate in various national and international competitions, and to take part in academic or practice-based activities. This helps students to gain a more in-depth understanding of various issues surrounding their area of study and inspires them to act. Group work\u00a0and frequent\u00a0interactions\u00a0with mentors not only enhance their professional knowledge and expertise, but also improve\u00a0their communication, time management,\u00a0and\u00a0teamwork skills.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>

G5. Ensuring  and  contributing  to  the  success  of  our  alumni<\/strong><\/span><\/h6><\/div>

We encourage our alumni to share their experience with our current students. We also collect\u00a0and publish data on their performance, professional certifications, the percentage of successful completions, and the percentage of post-graduation employment. We seek to be recognized as a reputable institution for developing highly-skilled\u00a0professionals in\u00a0 the fields of urban planning and disaster management. Accordingly, we seek to ensure that the information provided on\u00a0our website is\u00a0accurate and that our relationship\u00a0with alumni association remains strong. For our current students, we offer\u00a0employment counseling and provide opportunities for information exchange.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>

Our  students  are  expected  to  obtain  the  following  core  competencies : <\/strong><\/span><\/h6><\/div>
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  1. Solid professional knowledge<\/span><\/li>\n \t
  2. Practical professional skills<\/span><\/li>\n \t
  3. Multidisciplinary knowledge and teamwork skills\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n \t
  4. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills<\/span><\/li>\n \t
  5. Project planning and management skills<\/span><\/li>\n \t
  6. Effective self-expression\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n \t
  7. Strong sense of social responsibility and global perspective<\/span><\/li>\n \t
  8. A thirst for lifelong learning<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div><\/div>
    Core  objectives <\/strong><\/span><\/h6><\/div>