National Chung Hsing University Bilingual Education Resource Center
Implementation Plan for the Subsidy of Overseas Travel Expenses for the “Faculty All-English Teaching Professional Development Program” (Second Semester of Academic Year 2025–2026)
 
I. Purpose of the Subsidy
To encourage faculty members of National Chung Hsing University (NCHU) to engage with international teaching trends and practical experiences, acquire diverse teaching strategies and instructional tools, enhance the quality of all-English instruction, and improve student learning outcomes, the Bilingual Education Resource Center (hereinafter referred to as “the Center”) hereby establishes this subsidy implementation plan.
 
II. Eligibility
Full-time faculty members of NCHU who have previously offered all-English courses, including EMI, ESAP, or EGAP courses.
 
III. Application Period
From now until March 2, 2026 (Monday).
 
IV. Application Materials
Applicants are required to complete the application form (Appendix 1), obtain approval and signatures from the supervisor of their affiliated unit, and submit the original hard copy to the Center (1^st Floor, Wannian Building) for consolidated processing.
 
V. Internal Review Mechanism

Review Item	Instructions	Weighting
Motivation and Expectations	To be written in English, approximately 300 words	Motivation: 25% Future Expectations: 25%
All-English Teaching Experience	List of all-English courses (EMI, ESAP, EGAP) taught within the past five years	25%
English Proficiency	Self-assessment of current English proficiency; relevant certificates may be submitted as supporting documents	25%
Additional Merit Items (Bonus)	Participation in communities, lectures/workshops, or classroom observations organized by EMI Teaching Resource Centers nationwide	(Bonus)

   
VI. Principles of Subsidy

1. The subsidy is limited to overseas all-English teaching professional development programs organized by EMI Teaching Resource Centers nationwide.
2. Each college is limited to one subsidized faculty member.
3. Each faculty member may receive one subsidy per year.
4. The actual number of approved applications and subsidy amounts will be determined based on the overall budget allocation of the bilingual education program and the review results.

VII. Regulations on Subsidy and Reimbursement

1. Funding usage shall comply with the Guidelines for Subsidies and Fund Utilization under the Bilingual Education Program for Universities and Colleges and the Daily Living Expense Standards for Government Personnel Assigned to Overseas Travel. Faculty members shall submit reimbursement in accordance with the Regulations Governing Reimbursement of Overseas Travel Expenses.
2. Within two weeks after completion of the training, faculty members must submit travel expense receipts and a copy of the certificate of completion. Incomplete submissions will not be accepted. All documents shall be submitted to the Center for reimbursement processing.

VIII. Post-Training Requirements

1. Within two weeks after completion of the training, faculty members shall email an electronic copy of the overseas travel report (format as Appendix 2) and a copy of the certificate of completion to emi@nchu.edu.tw.
2. Faculty members shall participate in a workshop organized by the Center to share teaching experiences and outcomes gained from the overseas training.
3. Faculty members shall complete one public classroom observation and post-observation discussion for an all-English course (EMI, ESAP, or EGAP) during the 2026–2027 academic year (first semester). If completion as scheduled is not possible, prior consultation with the Center is required.
4. Faculty members who obtain a certificate of completion will be included in the Center’s pool of all-English teaching consultants.

 
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