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Chinese Flagship Overseas Capstone Programin TaiwanProgram HandbookSpring-Fall 2022Academic Year
Table of ContentsChapter 1: About the Program . 6The Chinese Flagship Overseas Capstone Program in Taiwan at National Yang MingChiao Tung University in Taipei, Taiwan . 6Contact Information . 7Chinese Flagship Overseas Capstone Program in Taiwan . 7U.S. Project Support Center . 7Program Staff. 7Taiwan Overseas Center Staff . 7Chapter 2: Code of Conduct . 9Personal and Academic Responsibility . 9Poor Behavior (non-academic) and Communication Policy . 10Language Policy . 10Program Attendance Policy . 11Alcohol and Drugs . 11Chapter 3: Administrative Procedures . 12FAFSA . 12Study Abroad Consortium Agreement . 12Capstone Scholarship Funding Pledge . 12Non-degree Program . 12Credit Transfer and Transcripts. 12Orientation . 13FERPA . 13Policy on Spouses and/or Dependents . 13Policy on Visitors/Guests . 14Non-Medical Withdrawal Process. 14CUNY Travel Insurance . 15Accessibility and Accommodations . 15Applying for Graduation . 162
Student Media Protocol . 16Beyond Capstone . 16On Ground Staff. 16Chapter 4: Finances . 18Tuition and Program Fees . 18Wiring Money Abroad . 18Scholarships and Funding. 19Non-Employment Policy . 20Financial Tips before Going Abroad . 20Cash . 20Credit/Debit Cards. 20Foreign Currency. 21Extra Expenses. 21Personal Bills. 22Chapter 5: Travel Documents and Information . 23Pre-departure Checklist. 23Fly America Policy. 23Passport . 23Visa Requirements for Taiwan . 24The Alien Residence Certificate (ARC) . 27Packing Tips and Suggestions . 28Independent Travel While Abroad . 29Independent Travel Due to a Family Emergency . 29Chapter 6: Housing. 31Dormitory . 31Chapter 7: Direct Enrollment . 32Direct Enrollment Classes . 32Choosing and Enrolling in Classes . 32Class Etiquette . 323
Success in the Classroom . 33Chapter 8: Internships . 34Finding an Internship . 34Internship Requirements . 34Internship Supervision and Reporting . 35Chapter 9: Academic Standards and Assessments . 36Academic courses . 36Internship. 36Social & Political Affairs Studies in Chinese (Superior Language Practicum) . 37Diagnostic Testing and Proficiency Assessments. 37Chapter 10: Culture Shock . 38Adjusting to a New Culture . 38Jet Lag . 39Cultural Issues for Heritage Speakers . 39Chapter 11: Health and Safety . 40Medication . 40Vaccinations. 40Dental . 40Eyeglasses . 41Self-Disclosure . 41Medical Withdrawal . 41Maintaining Health . 42Injuries and Illness . 42Face Masks . 43Handwashing . 44Safety . 44Crime . 44Earthquakes, Typhoons, and Other Natural Disasters . 444
Earthquakes . 44Typhoons . 45Other Natural Disasters . 45Sexual Harassment & Assault . 45Communication. 46Cyber Security Tips. 475
Chapter 1: About the ProgramThe Chinese Flagship Overseas Capstone Program in Taiwanat National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University in Taipei, TaiwanThe Chinese Flagship Overseas Capstone Program in Taiwan (Taiwan Program orTaiwan Center) is a Language Flagship Overseas Capstone Year Program Center.The Language Flagship is a major initiative of the National Security EducationProgram (NSEP), which is part of the Defense Language and National SecurityEducation Office (DLNSEO). The Language Flagship offers opportunities for studentsto immerse themselves in target languages around the world. The Flagship program isrecognized as, and continues to be, a key initiative to help achieve NSEP’s goals byincreasing the ability of Americans to communicate fluently and professionally, andcompete globally by understanding the languages and cultures of other countries.Flagship Overseas Capstone Programs are responsible for curriculum that successfullyenables students to progress from an advanced proficiency level of proficiency/ ILR2 to a superior level of proficiency/ ILR 3. Flagship Overseas Capstone Programs alsoprovide students with: opportunities to enroll directly at an overseas university in courses related to theirmajor rigorous professional internship opportunities living arrangements that deepen students’ linguistic and cultural knowledge extracurricular activities that deepen students’ knowledge of their host countryThe Taiwan Center is the newest established Flagship Overseas Program. The Centeris located on the first floor of the Medical Building, School of Medicine at theYangming Campus of National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) in Taipei,Taiwan, a highly ranked institute of higher education in Taiwan. The programprovides Capstone students from all Domestic Flagship undergraduate Chineseprograms the opportunity to immerse themselves in Chinese culture, language, andacademics, and provides them with unique internship opportunities, specific to theirmajor domain interests.The Taiwan Center will be supported and administered by Hunter College ChineseFlagship Center, Hunter College, City University of New York throughout the program.Hunter College is part of the City University of New York (CUNY), which encompassestwenty-five campuses across New York City. As such, participants in the Hunter6
College Chinese Flagship Overseas Capstone Program in Taiwan must abide byCUNY’s rules and regulations, and agree to CUNY’s terms and conditions.To learn more about the Chinese Flagship Overseas Capstone Program in Taiwan,please visit: one/Contact InformationChinese Flagship Overseas Capstone Program in TaiwanNational Yang Ming Chiao Tung UniversityYangming CampusNo.155, Section 2, Linong StreetBeitou District, Taipei City Telephone: 886-2-2826-7000#7226U.S. Project Support CenterHunter College Chinese Flagship Center, Taiwan ProgramHunter College, CUNY, HW 1425695 Park AvenueNew York, NY 10065Program StaffProfessor Der-lin ChaoU.S. Project Directordchao@hunter.cuny.edu(212) 772-4965Ming-Ying LiAssistant Project DirectorML3917@hunter.cuny.edu(212) 396-6595Ms. Sam MaserU.S. Project Coordinatortaipeicapstone@hunter.cuny.edu (212) 772-5163Bing Ying HuAcademic Liaisonbhu0002@hunter.cuny.edu(212) 396-6595Bo HaoAssessment Liaisonbhao@hunter.cuny.edu(212)-396-6724Taiwan Overseas Center StaffSite DirectorTO COMETO COME7
Resident CoordinatorApril Liu 886-2-2826-7000#7226Internship CoordinatorZhi-Shiang Yang 886-2-2826-7000#7225In case of an emergency in Taiwan, students should contact the primary contactstaff member April Liu, Resident Coordinator. Emergency numbers will be distributedto all students during the One-Week In-Country Orientation.8
Chapter 2: Code of ConductPersonal and Academic ResponsibilityWhile abroad, each student is considered an unofficial ambassador of HunterCollege Chinese Flagship and the United States. Therefore students should conductthemselves in a manner befitting that position, which reflects well on the College, thecountry, and on themselves. Students are to follow Rules and Regulations accordingto Flagship, CUNY’s Henderson Rules and Policy on Academic Integrity, NationalYang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU), and their home institution policies.Visiting students in a foreign country are subject to the laws of that country and theacademic and disciplinary rules and regulations of that institution with which theyare engaged. As a result, students should act in a manner that is respectful of thehost country and its culture. Student actions and behavior will reflect the image ofthe Flagship Program and NYCU as a whole.At the same time, students are still subject to all laws within the U.S., which includesbut is not limited to drinking and drug laws. In the U.S., drinking is illegal for thoseunder the age of 21. At NYCU, neither drinking nor smoking is permitted in thedormitories.Academic integrity is also an integral part of student’s studies abroad. Plagiarism orcheating of any kind will be dealt with in accordance to NYCU academic integritypolicies, which may result in expulsion. Students’ home institutions, CUNY, and HunterCollege academic integrity policies also apply and can result in consequences atthe student’s home institution.All participants of the Chinese Flagship Overseas Capstone Program in Taiwan shouldunderstand that the following may be cause for your immediate dismissal from theprogram, as well as the loss of academic credit, and your early return to the U.S. atyour own expense: Violation of the CUNY Policy on Academic Integrity (cheating; plagiarism;obtaining unfair advantage; falsification of records and official documents)Violation of CUNY’s Henderson RulesViolation of CUNY’s Policy on Drugs and Alcohol, particularly if these violationslead to physical injury, endangerment, assault, arrest, or detainment of yourselfor another Taiwan Program participantViolation of local or federal Taiwanese law, including all visa regulationsBehavior that in any way impedes or diminishes the ability of any of your fellowTaiwan Program participants to take part in and benefit from the TaiwanProgram9
Behavior that in any way impedes or diminishes the ability of the Taiwan Centerstaff and faculty, or NYCU staff or faculty, to meet their responsibilities to theTaiwan ProgramBehavior that in any way exposes you, any of your fellow Taiwan Programparticipants, and/or any Taiwan Center staff or faculty, or U.S. Office staff topotential physical injury, endangerment, assault, arrest, or detainmentBehavior that might in any way negatively impact the relationship betweenHunter College Chinese Flagship and NYCUPoor Behavior (non-academic) and Communication PolicyIf a student continually behaves in a way that is offensive, disrespectful, intimidatingor threatening to fellow students, professors, administrators, or staff, or is routinelybreaking program rules, the Resident Director will provide a verbal warning, and mustnotify the U.S. Office Project Director about the situation, who will in turn notifyNSEP/IIE. If the student’s misbehavior continues, the Resident Director will speak tothe student again, and at this time a written warning will be sent to the student, theU.S. Office, and the student’s home institution Program Director. If the student’sbehavior still does not improve, the student will be asked to leave the TaiwanProgram at their own expense.Language PolicyLiving in Taiwan, surrounded by Chinese language and culture, will provide the basicfoundation necessary to reach a superior language fluency. The more frequentlystudents use their Chinese on a daily basis in all aspects of life, the more quickly theirlanguage skills will improve. Speaking English inhibits learning outcomes andobjectives. While it might be frustrating and difficult at times to stay committed toonly speaking the Chinese, it is proven to be more successful than if reverting toEnglish or even “Chinglish.”During the In-Country Orientation in Taipei, students will be required to sign andfollow the Language Pledge. This means that to participate in the program, studentsare agreeing to exclusively use Chinese in the following situations: In University classesOn University groundsWhen speaking to any staff or teachers on campus or associated with theprogramWhen speaking with fellow participants or classmatesWhile on group excursions and tripsWhen with tutors and language partners10
During internshipsUsing English during any of the above scenarios can be seen as disrespectful. Ifstudents are heard speaking English by any staff member or teacher, they will first begiven a verbal warning. Any future occurrences will subsequently affect their grade.Repeated violations can result in termination from the program.However, in the case of a serious personal issue or emergency, students are allowedto temporarily talk with a staff member (Resident Coordinator or ProgramCoordinator) in English.Program Attendance PolicyAll class courses, weekly group meetings, and cultural excursions have mandatoryattendance. Excused absences will only be recognized in the case of observance ofreligious holidays or illness. Unexcused absences and habitual tardiness will affect astudent’s final semester overall grade.Alcohol and DrugsPlease read CUNY’s “Policy on Drugs and Alcohol” here.Before departing overseas, students need to familiarize themselves with the laws inthe host country regarding alcohol and drug use, as well as the rules of CUNY.Although students may be of age under the laws of Taiwan, please be aware thatany alcohol-related incident abroad will be treated the same as it would be oncampus in the U.S.Students are expressly forbidden from using drugs and illegal substances, regardlessof whether those drugs or substances are legal in their host country. Many countrieshave more severe punishments regarding drugs than those in the U.S. Taiwan’spenalties for drug use are heavy, including long jail sentences and even the deathpenalty for certain drug use. Should students be arrested on drug charges, neitherthe U.S. government nor Hunter Chinese Flagship can assist or exempt them from thehost country’s legal process.11
Chapter 3: Administrative ProceduresFAFSAFAFSA scholarships can be applied for the Capstone Year. Students must fill out theFAFSA application by the deadline before going abroad. If failing to complete FAFSAbeforehand, students may run into difficulties receiving scholarship money. Forinformation regarding FAFSA, please go to the FAFSA website, here.Study Abroad Consortium AgreementThe Study Abroad Consortium Agreement is required of students receiving moneyawarded or directly processed by the Financial Aid office. This agreement will ensurethe proper disbursement amount of financial aid. Please speak to the programcoordinator at your domestic Flagship institution regarding the paperwork for thisagreement.Capstone Scholarship Funding PledgeAll students being awarded scholarships through the Flagship Program must sign ascholarship funding pledge. This pledge states that if a student later decides not toattend the program or cannot attend due to failure to complete the Flagshiprequired courses, they must return the entire funds received to their home institutionChinese Flagship Program grant administrator. Further, if a student leaves theirCapstone Year before completing the program, they must return the remainingscholarship funds to their home institution Chinese Flagship Program grantadministrator.Non-degree ProgramStudents may not receive a degree from National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University(NYCU), and may not enroll in a degree program at NYCU while participating in theHunter College Chinese Flagship Overseas Capstone Program.Credit Transfer and TranscriptsIn order for students to receive study abroad credits during their time in the TaiwanProgram, they must fill out the necessary forms before going abroad with their homeinstitutions. If a student would like to obtain any course equivalent credits, they mustspeak to the appropriate home institution academic advisor beforehand in order tosee what actions need to be taken. If a student fails to get approval from theiracademic advisor beforehand, the student’s graduation date may be affected.12
The staff of the Taiwan Center will assist you and provide you with information on howto best order transcripts from NYCU.OrientationAll students must participate in all mandatory orientation events, including a PreDeparture Orientation webinar, a Safety & Security webinar, and a week-long InCountry Orientation when arriving in Taiwan. Unless a student has, in advance, beengranted permission by the Taiwan Program U.S. Office to miss one of thesemandatory events, a student’s absence may lead to revocation of admission to theTaiwan Program.The Pre-Departure Orientation webinar will cover a wide variety of topics such asdetails of the program, behavioral and academic expectations, adapting toChinese culture and culture shock, health and safety, and other related topics forthe Capstone Program in Taiwan.The Safety & Security webinar will cover topics including: mental health whileabroad: sexual harassment/assault and Title IX; how to best protect oneself fromtheft, scams, and cyber attacks; as well as cultural awareness and risk management.The In-Country Orientation will help students familiarize themselves with the TaiwanCenter staff and National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Yangming Campus,review schedules and timelines for the two semesters, discuss site policies, reviewbasic health and safety guidelines, and provide an overview of emergency contactsand protocols among other topics.FERPADue to FERPA (the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) regulations, unless astudent has signed a FERPA waiver, or unless the student is a dependent on theparent’s income tax records, Hunter College Chinese Flagship Overseas CapstoneProgram in Taiwan Program staff cannot and will not disclose a student’seducational or financial records to the student’s parents. For all non-minor students,in all cases regarding grades, transcripts, and invoices, COF in Taiwan staff will dealdirectly with the student. However, if a student is under the age of 21, and violatesCUNY’s Policy on Drugs and Alcohol. Taiwan Program staff have the right to disclosethe violation to the student’s parents or guardians.Policy on Spouses and/or DependentsAs per page 21 of the CUNY International Travel Guidelines, family of students(spouses and/or dependents) are not eligible to participate in CUNY trips, exceptwith the prior written permission of the Responsible Executive Officer (REO); in the13
case of the Hunter College Chinese Flagship Overseas Capstone Program in Taiwan,this is the Hunter College Provost. Any family members granted permission toparticipate must be enrolled in the CUNY travel insurance policy (please see below)and must comply with any other requirements, including, but not limited to, signingthe appropriate international waiver form, and also agreeing to all rules, regulations,and policies set forth regarding the Taiwan Program in this Program Handbook andother acceptance documents. Important: Students with spouses and/or dependentsare not guaranteed housing in the NYCU dorms.To help Capstone students and their spouses/dependents adapt to life in Taiwan, theTaiwan Program welcomes spouses/dependents to attend the pre-departureorientation webinar and the week-long in-country orientation in Taiwan. However, asone of the main goals of the Taiwan Program is that Capstone students attainsuperior proficiency levels in Mandarin, spouses and/or dependents who do notspeak Chinese are not permitted to participate in some Taiwan Center activities.These activities include community service, class field trips (whether optional ormandatory), internships, or any other Taiwan Center event where the CapstoneLanguage Pledge is in effect. Further, with the exception of an emergency, spousesand/or dependents are not permitted to be at the Taiwan Center during typicalworking hours.Please note: Neither Hunter College Chinese Flagship Overseas CapstoneProgram, nor Hunter College, CUNY will take any responsibility for Flagshipstudents’ spouses and/or chi
Hunter College Chinese Flagship Center, Taiwan Program Hunter College, CUNY, HW 1425 695 Park Avenue New York, NY 10065 Program Staff Professor Der-lin Chao dchao@hunter.cuny.edu (212) 772-4965 U.S. Project Director Ming-Ying Li ML3917@hunter.cuny.edu (212) 396-6595 Assistant Project Director
