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Tamkang University Culture Tamkang University Culture, on the basis of the school motto, "Simplicity, Truthfulness, Firmness, Perseverance," has adopted the concept of three objectives of education, "Globalization, Information-oriented Education, and Future- oriented Education" and the spirit of "Overcoming Difficulties Slope" to compose Tamkangians' shared way of thinking: recognizing the future, adjusting to the future and even creating the future so that Tamkangians can stand at Tamkang University and take a broad view of the world. Tamkang Culture Tamkang Culture Tamkang University Anthem Tamkang University Flag & Colors Lyrics: Tsou Lu Music: Lu Chuan-sheng The university flag has as its base the blue color; on the center of the flag is O, grand Tamkang, roll out to seas. the university logo; the three horizontal You pave the way for exchange of thought. bars on both sides of the logo signify the In quest of learning, you never cease. Three Principles of the People, and the And worthy men are thus up brought with four characters below bear such name as humble heart for truth you seek. "Tamkang University". Be true and brave. The university colors are red and white: Red Great deeds for speak. stands for zeal and courage, indicating that O, young scholars, flowers of the time. those who are educated here must struggle Bright stars that show the way. for the nation, the society, and justice. Bear learning soul; by steps up climb. White represents purity and unimpeachable, Waste not your youthful day. indicating that those who are educated here must be straightforward and upright, and frank and unselfish. Tamkang Culture Tamkang Culture Tamkang University Motto Tamkang University Emblem Such words as “Simplicity, Truthfulness, A school emblem represents the school. The Firmness, and Perseverance” appearing Tamkang University emblem was designed in the university anthem are also the by a well-known artist named Lan Yin- university motto. “Simplicity” means ting. It is in the form of a giant bell, which “unassuming plainness, sincerity and contemporaries used to call a clock. The two honesty”; “Truthfulness” represents Chinese characters 「鐘鈴」“Chung Ling,” “vigorous implementation, law abiding which literally means “clock and bell,” are and thoroughness”; “Firmness” the same as「鐘鈴」, the child name of symbolizes “the blending of toughness, my late father Chang Ming alias Ching- with uprightness and impartiality and sheng. We use a bell (鐘鈴) as our university gentleness”; and “Perseverance” signifies emblem, on the one hand, to commemorate “courageous determination, with virtue my father and, on the other hand, to follow and liberality of mind.” The motto the ancient tradition of using a big bell for is Tamkangians’ life objective, their the purpose of education (see “Pa Yu” in Lun fountain of life, and the fountainhead of Yu). And according to the record, people in their living water, flowing eternally. former times regarded Confucius as a master (木鐸) . On top of the bell are two wings, symbolizing the spirit of “spreading the wings and flying high; soaring instantly and progressing swiftly.” Engraved on the bell are two Chinese characters “Tam Kang.” Mission Vision Carrying on the Heritage and Paving the Way Manifesting Educational Ideals of for the Future, Establishing a New Culture for Private Schooling Society and Nurturing Talents with Great Souls Tamkang University is the oldest private The general planning of Tamkang institution in higher education in Taiwan. University has taken into consideration Born into chaotic times, Tamkang University how to cater to the demands of the nation grew up independently. Tamkang has and society and how to follow academic created not only its own future but also trends from around the world. In addition new development approaches for all private to providing an arena of education, research universities and colleges to follow. Ever and service, Tamkang also aims to pass since its inception, Tamkang has nurtured the human legacy to generations to come numerous talents to support the political and as well as renovate the social culture, economic development of the country, by in the hope of nurturing Tamkangians making the best use of resources and being with innovativeness, professionalism, innovative in governance. intelligence, morality, cross-cultural perspectives, modesty and fortitude. Vision Ideals and Strategies in Governance Creating an Exquisite and Tamkang Quality House Prominent Academic Kingdom Tamkang has developed in different locations from the Five-Tiger Hill in Tamsui to the Linmei Mountain in Yilan, establishing four campuses in total. The Tamkang campuses enjoy academic freedom and provide generalist and specialist subjects. Tamkang undertakes the mission of inheriting tradition, responds to the market, and further provides a healthy space with a great range of staff from diverse backgrounds. Tamkang has always aimed to achieve the ideal of the "Academic Kingdom" -- an exquisite and quality comprehensive university. Ideals and Strategies in Governance Ideals and Strategies in Governance Three Circles and Five Disciplines of Education The Symposium of Leaders in Students' Association of Tamkang University Tamkang's design of education includes not only teaching, research and services, Traditionally, Tamkang has already had some student associations of vital importance, like the but also moral and school life education. Tanhai Tung-chou Association (淡海同舟社), The Tri-circle curriculums comprise established in 1966, which is virtually a seminar professional courses, core courses and for students leaders. It is also Tamkang’s extracurricular activities. The five- student association that has the longest history discipline educations fuse moral, and biggest membership. With “trying its best intelligent, physical, social, and aesthetic and creating far-sighted vision” as its goal, the educations. The curriculum design and association promotes and passes on the historical various disciplines help to foster students legacies to the younger generation. With a with professional excellence and mental deep feeling of “we are on the same boat” and strength. rigorous training, Tanhai Tung-chou Association not only draws the centripetal force of the members of all the associations towards our university, but also cultivates countless talents for the society. Ideals and Strategies in Governance Ideals and Strategies in Governance Triple Objectives: Globalization, Information- Historical Legacy and Wave-by wave Development oriented Education, and Future-oriented Education The First Wave (1950-1980) is the Foundation Period, referring to the difficult times and hardships of Tamkang The triple objectives of Globalization, Junior College of English and those of Tamkang College of Information-oriented Education, and Future- Arts and Sciences, adopting the policy of emphasizing “both oriented Education are the foundation of quantity and quality.” Tamkang University’s continuous management The Second Wave (1980-1996) marks the Positioning and development. Globalization is the spatial Period, referring to the period when Tamkang was elevated pattern of the future; Information-oriented to the status of a university, emphasizing its policy of Education, the life pattern of the future; and “quality over quantity.” Future-oriented Education, the time frame of The Third Wave (1996-2005) signifies the Uplifting Period, referring to the university’s forty-sixth founding the future. As for the triple objectives, they anniversary, when the University Chueh-sheng Memorial are the time and spatial integration of Tamkang Library was officially open, linking the university with collective life system. international academic circles and marching toward the goal of becoming a first-rate world-class university. The Fourth Wave (2005- ) means the Transitional Period, referring to the year of 2005, when Tamkang University ventured onto the threshold of the Second Sigmoid Curve, inaugurated Lanyang Campus, and designated the day that campus recruited its incoming students as the starting point of the Fourth Wave. From that time on, Tamkang University has developed into a university with four campuses, including Tamsui Campus, Taipei Campus, Lanyang Campus, and Cyber Campus. Tamkang has also wisely utilized its manpower and material resources, tapped its innate capabilities, promoted the passing on of its historical and cultural features, and redoubled its endeavor, so as to upgrade its academic excellence and establish the Tamkang Academic Kingdom. Ideals and Strategies in Governance Ideals and Strategies in Governance One Great University, Four Distinct Campuses One Great University, Four Distinct Campuses Tamsui Campus develops colleges Taipei Campus aims to develop service- balanced between teaching and research. centered lifelong and extensive education. It researches into cutting-edge subjects The Division of Continuing Education and produces excellent results through offers credited and non-credited courses. exploring “taught knowledge” and By teaching fundamental knowledge “applied knowledge.” It aims to be “The and combining with social resources, City of Intellect” with high academic this campus aims to be “The Sea of value and reputation. Knowledge Navigators.” Ideals and Strategies in Governance Ideals and Strategies in Governance One Great University, Four Distinct Campuses One Great University, Four Distinct Campuses Lanyang Campus develops teaching The Cyber Campus offers synchronous colleges.

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