NYCU Opens New Indigenous Student Resource Center Space

(中央社訊息服務20251218 14:00:57)National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) has unveiled the newly expanded physical space for its Indigenous Student Resource Center, marking a significant milestone in strengthening support systems for Indigenous learners. Established in 2020, the Center has steadily developed comprehensive services addressing academic needs, campus life, and cultural adaptation for Indigenous students. The new space advances that mission by integrating staff offices with student learning and community areas, improving service quality and administrative efficiency.

The upgraded facility is envisioned as a welcoming environment where Indigenous students feel comfortable remaining on campus, seeking guidance, connecting with peers, and strengthening their sense of belonging. Designed to facilitate professional consultation and learning support while encouraging interaction among student groups, the space will serve as a key campus resource that promotes academic well-being, emotional support, and steady personal growth. It will also function as a site for intercultural engagement, enabling the broader NYCU community to deepen its understanding of Indigenous cultures and fostering a more diverse, respectful, and inclusive campus atmosphere.

According to NYCU’s fall semester data, the university currently enrolls 156 Indigenous students, including 27 first-year undergraduates, reflecting a steady presence of Indigenous learners whose campus experiences the Center seeks to support.

NYCU Vice President Ta-Sung Lee emphasized that the opening of the new space symbolizes the strengthening of support networks for Indigenous students and marks the culmination of phased progress over five years of development. He expressed hope that the Center will become a reliable home base where students feel supported, encourage one another through shared experiences, and grow with confidence throughout their academic journey.