PU provides special education counseling and support services for minority students (those with disabilities, indigenous people, students from special circumstances, and economically disadvantaged individuals). These services include academic tutoring, learning and life assistants, psychological and life counseling activities, special education consultation, and more.
On December 13, 2023, Providence University amended and approved the Implementation Guidelines for Learning Achievement Awards and Subsidies for Economically Disadvantaged Students. The purpose of these guidelines is to support economically disadvantaged students in improving their academic performance and enhancing their competitiveness prior to graduation. Eligible recipients include students recognized by the Ministry of Education as coming from low-income or lower-middle-income households, students with disabilities or children of individuals with disabilities, children of families in special circumstances, those who meet the criteria of the “Higher Education Student Financial Assistance Program,” Indigenous students, students whose families face sudden financial hardships, as well as pregnant students or those caring for children under the age of three.
The program encompasses eight key areas:
- Comprehensive and Excellence Guidance to help students monitor progress and achieve targeted learning goals;
- Academic Consultation and Guidance, encouraging participation in research, projects, and competitions;
- Professional Certification and Competition Guidance to cultivate knowledge and practical skills;
- Foreign Language Proficiency Guidance, including exam incentives;
- International Talent Cultivation to broaden global perspectives;
- Service-Learning to strengthen community engagement;
- Off-Campus Internship Guidance, with subsidies for unpaid or non-credit internships; and
- Career Development Guidance to enhance employability skills and career connections.
The goal is to promote self-directed learning and diverse development, thereby enhancing the academic performance of economically disadvantaged students and boosting their future competitiveness.
To support Indigenous students at our university, we have established specialized programs and a resource center that provide professional learning resources, life support, and counseling services.
PU offers three major Indigenous programs: the Ph.D. Program in Health and Social Welfare for Indigenous Peoples, the Bachelor Program in Laws for Indigenous Students, and the Master Program in Indigenous Cultural Heritage. Our campus provides a supportive educational environment focused on cultural heritage, healthcare, social welfare, and legal expertise, aiming to cultivate Indigenous students' knowledge in their cultural heritage, social welfare research, and legal fields.
Indigenous Students Resource Center
In accordance with the "Education Act for Indigenous Peoples" PU has established the Indigenous Students Resource Center. The center is dedicated to developing the university's multicultural campus identity by integrating internal and external resources, providing Indigenous students with support for life adaptation and counseling, and connecting them with career planning resources. This ensures comprehensive guidance for Indigenous students and enhances their academic success.
Link 1 : Special Education Implementation Committee
Link 2 : Special Education Counseling Services
Link 3 : Implementation Guidelines for Learning Achievement Awards and Subsidies for Economically Disadvantaged Students
Link 4 : Indigenous Students Resource Center
