PU brings together experts from various academic fields and actively collaborates with the government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in identifying problems and challenges, developing policies and strategies, contributing to policy-making, expressing opinions, and conducting relevant research. These efforts help promote and assist in the formulation of policies related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), thereby advancing Taiwan's achievement of sustainable development objectives.
The Department of Mass Communication participated in the "Survey on Citizen Participation in the Public Policy Network Participation Platform and the Review Meeting for Inactive Accounts Questionnaire" organized by the National Development Council. The "Public Policy Network Participation Platform" is the only discussion platform for interaction and communication between the government and the public. It aims to strengthen the communication bridge between the government and the public. Through this platform, the government can consult with the public, and citizens can provide policy suggestions. Moreover, the public can use this platform to monitor the implementation of government-announced policies, helping to establish an online mechanism for citizen participation in public policy and fostering a trusting partnership between both sides.
Professor Sen-Ho Hsieh from the Department of Ecological Humanities specializes in stream ecology, aquatic entomology, biostatistics, entomology, and ecology. As early as 2009, he participated as an expert scholar in the "Seminar on the Assessment and Conservation Strategies for the Wuling Stream Ecosystem" organized by the Shei-Pa National Park Administration. He provided professional advice on various research projects related to the physical habitat, water quality, ecological database construction, as well as studies on aquatic insects, amphibians, fish, birds, and algae in the protected area. Through the integration, comparison, and analysis of data, he proposed conservation strategies and future development directions for the Wuling stream ecosystem, making a significant contribution to biodiversity research.
The Department of Social Work and Child Welfare has actively participated in childcare policy initiatives by the National Development Council and has long served in key roles with several governmental bodies, including the Ministry of the Interior’s Child Welfare Bureau and the Executive Yuan's Social Welfare Promotion Committee. This committee is responsible for planning, coordinating, integrating, promoting, and overseeing the implementation of social welfare policies and major measures. The department has also contributed to the Ministry of Health and Welfare’s Committee on the Promotion of the Welfare and Rights of Children and Youth, which focuses on the healthy development and rights protection of children and youth, as well as the formulation, coordination, research, consultation, and promotion of child welfare policies.
Additionally, the department has collaborated with the Taichung City Government's Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention Committee to help advance policies and regulations related to children’s rights, social welfare, women’s welfare, and family support.
Since 2021, Professor Hsiuyu Chang from the Department of Social Work and Child Welfare has served as a committee member or expert scholar for various government bodies, foundations, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), focusing on policy consultation and advocacy for services related to developmental delays and special education. This highlights the university’s significant contributions to policy formulation, practical implementation, and social welfare services, particularly through its deep involvement in the fields of developmental delays and special education.
Professor Chun-Ju Li from the Department of Tourism serves as an expert scholar on the Regional Planning Committee of Taiwan’s Ministry of the Interior, providing professional consultation and strategic advice to support the development and planning of national land and regional policies. Her contributions help the government formulate forward-looking and feasible solutions to a range of critical issues. These contributions include:
- National Land and Regional Planning: Assisting in the formulation and promotion of policies and systems related to national land, regional, and urban planning, to ensure the rational use and distribution of land and resources.
- Housing Policy and Social Housing: Participating in the planning and promotion of housing policies, and providing expert advice on the development of social housing and housing subsidy systems to ensure that residents have access to affordable living spaces.
- Urban Renewal and Infrastructure: Supporting the development and implementation of urban renewal policies, and contributing to the planning and management of urban roads, public buildings, and sewer systems.
- Building Management and Condominium Systems: Offering guidance on the review and supervision of building management systems and condominium regulations to enhance residential quality and safety.
- Regional Planning Review and Coordination: Through involvement in the Regional Planning Committee of the Ministry of the Interior, assisting in the review of newly proposed or amended regional plans, evaluating implementation effectiveness, conducting public consultations, and coordinating interdepartmental efforts to promote sound economic development and public welfare.
Through these engagements, our faculty not only demonstrate interdisciplinary integration capabilities but also respond proactively to societal needs, helping the government advance sustainable development and housing justice, and bridging academic research with public policy.
