Practical Training Program at Mingchi University of Technology

Dr. Liu Thu -Hua Thu-Hua

President

Outline
University Mission and Vision Background and History of Practical Training Program (PTP) Current Program For the Future Conclusion

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University Mission and Vision

Founded in 1964
University motto: Be Diligent, Perseverant, Essential, and Purposeful

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University Goal
Knowledge Creation
Application oriented Collaboration and innovation with industries

Human Capital Building

To educate practical, pragmatic citizens Real-life examples Real-life experiences Teamwork environment

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Objectives
Internship
Attitude, Professionalism, and Responsibilities Tactic: Establishing proper attitudes

Real-life Practices
Expertise, Professional Knowledge and Skills Tactic: Course Design

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Learning through Doing Tactic: Mentorship Program

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Actionable Plans
Establishing proper attitudes
Diligence and perseverance training Mandatory student residence Guidance Teacher System

Course Design
Apply real-life examples and experiences Professors with practical experiences Certifications

Mentorship Program
PTP mentoring Senior project Contests and exhibitions
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Devotion in Time
Each credit hour requires more than one hour class time
College
Engineering Environment and Resources Management and Design

Class hours/credit
1.41 1.36 1.26

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Features
External Resources

Partner Companies

IndustryUniversity Collaboration

Practical Teaching

Formosa Plastics Groups

Competitive Advantage
Residence Learning

PTP

MCUT Board and General Public

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Background and History of PTP

Originated in 1964

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PTP History
1964-1970: Work-study program On-campus training factory Four-hour study, 4-hour/day, 22 weeks/year for one year 1971-1975: Staggered-PTP Formosa Plastics Groups 2.4 months/year, 22 weeks/year 1976-1999: Semester-PTP Formosa Plastics Groups 1976~1977 -- one-semester study, one-semester work 1978~1999 -- 4 weeks/sem, first to fourth year; 8 weeks for 5th year

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PTP Present
1985- : Other companies Formosa Plastics Groups and other companies 1999- : 2-year program students One-year work, one-year study, 12 credit hours 1999- : 5-year program students Six-month work for the 2nd & 4th year, 14 credits per semester 2002- : 4-year program students: 2002-2008 -- one-year work in Junior year, 16 credit hours 2008-- one-year work starting the 2nd half of Junior year, 12 credits

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PTP Mission and Objectives

Help disadvantaged students finish school Train students to become independent, pragmatic, resilient, and inquisitive Learn professional knowledge and skills Last Mile Assistance

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Process Overview
Academic Support
Mentor Assessment

Administrative Support
Co. Interviews

Self-study English Programs

Orientation Program

Education/Training

PTP

For Occupational Safety Social Expectations

Business Objectives Exhibition Student Reports Experience Sharing

Industry-Univ Collaboration

Students: Increased Employability School: Best Industry-University Collaborative System Practical Training Program 13 p. 13

Current PTP System

Structured Academic and Administrative System

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Academic System
Four-year program
College of Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Electronic Engineering

College of Environment and Resources

Chemical Engineering Safety, health and environmental Engineering Material Engineering

College of Management and Design

Industrial Engineering and Management Business and Management Industrial Design Visual Communication Design

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Academic System
Two-year program
Industrial Design

Five-year program
Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Chemical Engineering Industrial Design

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Internship Period and Collaborating Co

Program 4-year program 2-year program 5-year program Subtotal Starting Year
3rd year 1st sem of 4th year 2nd & 4th year

Internship Period
July to July March to March Jul to Jan Jan to Jul

Duration

Other companies
78 companies 300 students (66%) 21 companies 27 students (77%) N/A 87 companies 327 students (57%)

FPG
11 companies 154 students (34%) 4 companies 8 students (23%) 6 companies 81 students (100%) 11 companies 243 students (43%)

1 year

1 year 1 year (two yrs) 1 year

Total

1 year

98 companies 570 students (100%)

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Average Salaries
College students:
2 -year program students: USD $750/mon 2-year 4 -year program students: USD $650/mon 4-year

Junior college students:

5-year program students: USD $550/mon Company-paid benefit Minimum wage requirements These figures amount to 75%-80% of college-graduate salary level

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2008: 4-year Program Students

Internship period: The entire junior year Participating companies: 78 (excluding FPG companies) Number of students FPG 154 (34%) Other companies 300 (66%) Credit hours: 16 Housing: totaling 454 students Company dormitory - 36% Home - 36% Rental - 28%

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Mentorship Procedures
Preprogram
Intro/Overview Surveying Available Positions Occupation Safety Training

During
First-month Mentoring Third-month Mentoring Sixth-month Mentoring Mid-term student satisfaction survey Mid-term company satisfaction survey

Post-program
Experience Sharing (Intradepartmental)

Final Student/Company Satisfaction Survey

Matching and Company Interviews Position Assignment Orientation

Student PTP reports and presentation (University-wide)

Select Case Exhibition Ninth-month Mentoring Twelfth-month Mentoring Evaluation and Assessment

Monthly Reports Practical Training Program 20 p. 20

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Preprogram
Seminar (1) Introduction and overview Surveying available positions Seminar (2) Occupational safety courses Matching and company interviews Position assignment Orientation

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Seminar (Intro and Overview)

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Seminar (Occupational Safety)

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During the Program

Mentor Visitation Regular Assistance Self-Study English Courses

Meeting in the University

PTP

PTP Reports

Mentor Documents
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During the Program

Mentor Visitation Regular Assistance Self-Study English Courses Reports and Documents Onsite University Meetings

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Mentor Visitation
First month mentoring Quarterly visitation Quarterly mentor/student report Process monitored through computer programs (Lotus Notes)

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Regular Assistance
Mentors contact students via e-mail, instant messenger (MSN), or phone Mentors contact company superintendents via e-mail or phone Students report monthly to mentors Mentor Report to university

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Self-Study English Courses

Self-paced
Online materials Distance learning

Assessment
On-line test at the end of every even-month (Aug, Oct, Dec, Feb, Apr, and June) Final examination at the end of PTP

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Post-program
Department-level experience sharing symposium University-wide experience sharing (exhibitions) Select cases (oral presentations) Awards
Top 5 cases (scholarship/ certificate) Honorable mentions (certificate)
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Report Exhibition and Contest

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Recognition
Ranked No. 1 in the industry-university collaboration performance index by the Technological and Vocational Education of the Ministry of Education in 2006

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Outcome and Effects

Student Satisfaction Survey, 2008
Very Satisfied: 95% Dissatisfied: 5% hoped to have more professional tasks

Participating Company Satisfaction Survey

Very Satisfied: 93% Acceptable: 7% Positive to the students performance!

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Internationalization
Participation of Institute for Combustion Science and Environmental Technology (ICSET) of Western Kentucky University, USA, since 2006
Learning the Air Contamination Detection and Analysis Method from the Outlet of Power Plants six students worked in ICSET in 2006 Published 8 SCI papers by 5 students Salary: USD$1000 to $1500/month

In 2008
Eleven students in ICSET Two students in SHAW Company, USA
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ICSET, USA

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ICSET, USA

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ICSET (Trace Metal Instrument Lab)

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For the Future

Expansion and Refinement

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Revamping the Logistics

Spread the academic loading to one extra semester Increase on-campus interaction with other students

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Adjustments
Old PTP: 6 semesters study, 1 year work
Year 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 1st Semester of 4th year Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. July 1st Semester of 1st year 1st Semester of 2nd year PTP 2nd Semester of 4th year 2nd Semester of 1st year 2nd Semester of 2nd year

New PTP: 7 semesters study, 1 year work

Yea r 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. July

1st Semester of 1st year 1st Semester of 2nd year 1st Semester of 3rd year PTP 1st Semester of 4th year

2nd Semester of 1st year 2nd Semester of 2nd year PTP 2nd Semester of 4th year

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Expanding the Program

Cultivate quality company participations Integrate senior projects with PTP and other industry-university collaborations Increase the prevalence of mentors in PTP To include graduate programs (pending masters degree in management)

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Conclusion

A worthwhile program is worth done well

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Conclusion
Structured and well-supported process flow and mechanisms One-year work experience prior to graduation Early start on retirement vesting Capability Last Mile support, increase job placement upon graduation Promote industry-university collaboration Fulfill university goal of building student according to the motto (Be Diligent, Perseverant, Essential, and Purposeful)

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Thank you!

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