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High Table Dinner at Lanyang Campus

2016-10-27

Two core features of the TKU Lanyang Campus are its dormitory-style construction, in which all students, faculty, and staff live in the confines of the campus, and its focus on international development and the nurturing of well-rounded, knowledgeable students. Each year, to create a sense of community closeness and mutual respect, administrators on the Lanyang Campus hold an event called the "High Table Dinner", a forum for students and teachers to bond over dinner, which allows new students - freshmen in particular - to voice their thoughts and provide feedback on their studies and the overall campus lifestyle. In turn, teachers have the chance to provide suggestions and advice to new students, providing guidance to get the most out of their tertiary study. This year's High Table Dinner was held at 6:30pm on Oct 25, and included a raft of fun activities.
A Speech by Lin Hwai-min

2016-10-26

On Oct 22, the founder of the world-renowned Cloud Gate Dance Theater, Lin Hwai-min, visited TKU's Tamsui Campus to deliver a speech. His talk represents the first in a series of lectures to be given by luminaries in various fields to coincide with the upcoming TKU 66th anniversary. During the speech, Lin explained various themes to do with dance and choreography, saying that the interpretation of artistic works has varied through different eras and temporal contexts. Lin repeatedly encouraged the young students in attendance to pay more attention to the geography, history and culture of their surrounding environment, and affirmed that they had the power to change the world.
A Conference on the South China Sea Dispute

2016-10-25

Since Autumn 2013, tensions surrounding the South China Sea have grown. It has not only seen various sovereign nations pursuing their own regional interests, but also a symbolic flexing of the muscles between two superpowers – the US and China. On 12 July, 2016, the ruling on the South China Sea Arbitration case was issued, which further drew international attention to this fiercely disputed region. On Oct 22, the TKU Graduate Institute of International Affairs and Strategic Studies held the 2nd Model United Nations Security Council Conference. Several TKU departments assisted in organizing the event, including the TKU Department of Global Politics and Economics, the Department of Diplomacy and International Relations, and the TKU International Affairs Learning Society (TKU IALS). Whereas the topic of last year's conference was the Syrian crisis, this year's conference centered around the “South China Sea Dispute”.
The U9 League Unite in Tamsui

2016-10-22

Oct is the mildest and most pleasant time of the year in Tamsui. It's the perfect time for a road race. Thus, on Oct 22 (Saturday morning), to help mark the upcoming TKU 66th anniversary, Tamkang University held the “U9 League 2016 Huwei Park Mini Marathon”. Participants included the presidents of each of the U9 League universities: Tatung University, Chinese Culture University, Fu Jen Catholic University, Shih Hsin University, Soochow University, Shih Chien University, Taipei Medical University, Ming Chuan University, and, of course, Tamkang University. A total of over 10,000 students, faculty, and staff took part. The establishment of the A9 League was a response to the phenomenon of falling birth rates coupled with increased numbers of colleges, which is a threat to the survival of many universities around Taiwan and the world. On Sept 28, 2012, the A9 League was formed as a coalition of Taipei-based universities with the purpose of banding together to support one another with the sharing of resources, and academic and administrative know-how.
Presenting the TKU Campus Guidebook

2016-10-21

To celebrate the 66th TKU Anniversary, the TKU College of Foreign Languages and Literature released a new Tamkang University Campus Guidebook, which this year comes in seven separate languages, including Chinese, English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, and Russian. The original Chinese copy was compiled personally by the Dean of the College, Dr. Lucia Chen, and then translated into six other languages by faculty from each department. The guidebook incorporates commentary and majestic scenery, taking readers on a journey from sites in Tamsui that draw droves of tourists each year, to the lush greenery of the TKU Tamsui Campus, as well as the unique Taipei and Lanyang campuses. The books also provide detailed historical descriptions, transporting readers back through time to experience the Tamkang of old.
The Otaku International Academic Symposium

2016-10-20

On Sat Oct 15, the Otaku International Academic Symposium took place at the Ching Sheng International Conference Hall and the Carrie Chang Music Hall, Tamsui Campus. It was held by the TKU Graduate Institute of Futures Studies and the National Chiao Tung University Program of Digital Cultural and Creative Industry, with help from gamer.com website personnel and the Taiwan Sociological Association of Art and Culture. During the event, a total of 21 approved dissertations were presented. They explored various aspects of the Anime, Comics, and Games (ACG) industry.
A Forum with Three Titans of Industry

2016-10-16

In an ever-changing world, in which the notion of ‘talented professionals’ unceasingly evolves, today's youth cannot simply settle for knowledge in one individual field, but must have the ability to constantly and rapidly absorb new knowledge and acquire new skills in multi-faceted areas. Companies like Taiwan Microsoft, Yahoo, and Quanta Computer helped create the ‘golden era’ of personal computers, and thus form an indispensable part of the world's technological landscape. With the flow of time, integrated circuit (IC) technology has come to the fore, and the three aforementioned companies have adapted to these changing times. Behind this push to integrate the latest technology are three general managers, each of whom graduated from Tamkang University. To try and gain an insight into the expertise and knowledge possessed by these three successful alumni, TKU and CommonWealth Magazine jointly held a discussion forum on Oct 15. Among those in attendance was the TKU President, Dr. Flora Chia-I Chang, who delivered an opening address.
TKU President Visits Waseda College

2016-10-13

On 10 Oct, the President of Tamkang University, Dr. Flora Chia-I Chang, led a small group of senior TKU delegates to Japan, to visit one of Tamkang University's long-time sister universities, Waseda College. The group consisted of TKU Vice-President of International Affairs, Dr Wan-Chin Tai, and former President Secretary, Chang Hsiang-Chun. During the visit, the TKU delegation discussed possibilities for further collaboration between the two universities in the near future.
The 10th Annual Alumni Conference

2016-10-07

At 3pm on Oct 1, alumni from around Taiwan and the world convened at a resort village in Changhua, Central Taiwan, for the 10th Annual Alumni Conference. The event was hosted by the conference chairperson, Chen Ding Chuan, along with the President of Tamkang University, Dr. Flora Chia-I Chang, the Vice-President for Administrative Affairs, Dr. Hu Yi-Jen, the Vice-President for International Affairs, Dr. Wan-Chin Tai, as well as many other current and former senior staff and faculty from TKU. The Conference comprised of several activities. Attendees visited various successful Taiwanese enterprises, to observe their business practices and methods of operating; and there was an awards ceremony, in which outstanding alumni received certificates and prizes. The day culminated with a large evening banquet, in which TKU alumni interacted and enjoyed the festive atmosphere.
TKU Co-Working Space Receives a Makeover

2016-10-07

The TKU Cham Pion Incubation Center has been an active hub for the promotion of business enterprises for the past 18 years. To further enhance the services offered to students and alumni hoping to build their enterprises, this year TKU allocated extra funding to the refurbishment of the TKU Co-Working Space office area, with construction completed during the summer holidays. To mark the completion of the refurbishment, on Oct 4, 2016, the Incubation Center held an opening ceremony which involved a tea ceremony, and featured attendees from every TKU department, college, and office, including the President of TKU, Dr. Flora Chia-I Chang, the Vice-President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Keh Huan-Chao, the Vice-President of Administrative Affairs, Dr. Hu Yi-Jen, as well as the TKU Secretary-General, Dr. Chii-Dong Ho, and the Dean of Research and Development, Dr. Bo-Cheng Wang.
The 300th Stop on the Chemistry Truck Journey

2016-10-03

Starting from 2013, the Education Department, Yunlin County Government, has been collaborating with the TKU Science Education Center to promote the TKU Mobile Chemistry Lab, with more stops planned for schools in remote regions of Taiwan. Over the past 3 years, the TKU Mobile Chemistry Lab has visited almost every school in distant, rural Taiwan. On Sep 29, the Chemistry Lab arrived at Municipal Huwei Junior High School, marking an historical moment, the 300th pit stop of an ongoing educational tour.
A Unique Collaboration between TKU and Solunet

2016-09-23

Recently, when President Tsai was speaking of the benefits accrued from being part of the ASEAN alliance, she expressed her hope for wider collaboration with member nations in areas such as academia-industry collaboration, the training of skilled workers, agricultural development, and new sources of energy. In the future, she noted, Taiwan should draw on its experience in the areas medicine, education, technology, agriculture, and small and medium enterprise management to push for bilateral and multilateral cooperation. This sentiment of closer collaboration was reflected in a recent joint effort between Tamkang University and Solunet Inc, a large Malaysian company. The TKU Information Center for Water Environment have developed a unique alarm system to help forecast floods and water-based disasters, which plague the coastal regions of Malaysia. The collaborative effort was the first of its kind, which saw an overseas entity bankroll local Taiwanese experts to craft a water disaster prevention system. The Director of the TKU Information Center for Water Environment, Dr. Li-chiu Chang, said that in order to promote further research on water resources and the environment, in the 2015-16 academic year Tamkang University established the Center under the auspices of the TKU Office of Research and Development.
TKU Awarded for Excellence in Physical Education

2016-09-21

The ROC Ministry of Education issues Exceptional College Awards to tertiary institutions that demonstrate excellence in the promotion of both individual and team-based physical and sports education. The deadline for award applications this year was the end of May, and award organizers held a preliminary evaluation, followed by the final decision. Previously, in the 2009-10 and 2013-14 academic years, Tamkang University entered the college evaluation and won awards. This year marked the third time that TKU received this honor. On Sep 20, the TKU Vice-President For Academic Affairs, Dr. Huan-chao Ke, accepted the Exceptional College Award on behalf of Tamkang University. The award ceremony was attended by many senior TKU staff and faculty, who attended the event to demonstrate their support.
A Tri-School Leadership Seminar

2016-09-13

As the world becomes more like a ‘global village’ by the day, interaction and exchange between members of different communities is becoming more frequent. To solve many of the social issues we currently face, international cooperation is required. Thus, from Aug 8-28, 2016, the 2016 Asian Community Leadership Seminar was jointly held by Tamkang University, in collaboration with Ritsumeikan University, Japan, and Kyong Hee University, Korea. The group of ten TKU students who took part in the Leadership Seminar was led by the TKU Vice-President for International Affairs, Dr. Wan-chin Tai. As part of the seminar, the students visited three universities in three countries over approximately three weeks. The first leg of the trip was Ritsumeikan University, Japan, where students stayed from Aug 8-12. From Aug 15-19, they stayed at Korea's Kyong Hee University, and the Aug 21-28 phase was held at Tamkang University. A total of 26 students (including students from the other two universities) took part.
Freshmen Scale the ‘Overcoming Difficulty’ Slope

2016-09-08

September is the month in which new students prepare to begin their college career. As each university works to welcome new students with a slew of orientation-style activities, Tamkang University has carved out a unique tradition, greeting incoming students with a daunting new challenge. Climbing the ‘overcoming-difficulty’ slope is a one-of-a-kind initiation task for freshmen at TKU, who are accompanied up the steep steps by senior TKU Staff. On September 8 and 9 at 7:50 am, students met in front of the Statue of Mr. Chang Ching Sheng, Tamsui Campus, and were led up the 132-step slope carved into the hill face next to the campus. Among those who accompanied the students were the TKU President, Dr. Flora Chia-I Chang, along with senior staff and faculty from each TKU department and college. As part of the initiation event, TKU held several lectures to teach students about the Tamkang University culture, and the unique values and qualities that TKU helps to instil in its graduates.
700 Overseas Students Arrive at Tamkang

2016-09-07

Starting from 1990, TKU has admitted foreign and international students from countries across the world to study at Tamkang. At present, over 2,000 students from countries (and regions) outside Taiwan call Tamkang home. To welcome the latest group of incoming students, on Sep 7 the TKU Office of International and Cross-Strait Affairs held an Orientation for Exchange and International Students. The orientation event was attended by the President of TKU, Dr. Flora Chia-I Chang, the Vice-President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Huan-Chao Keh, the Vice-President for Administrative Affairs, Dr. Yi-jun Hu, the Vice-President for International Affairs, Dr. Wan-chin Tai, and the Dean of International Affairs, Dr. Pei Wha Chi Lee, as well as senior-level staff and faculty from every TKU college and department. A total of 700 international and exchange students took part in the event, and were accompanied by local members of various organizations, such as the Federation of Overseas Chinese Association, the Malaysian Student Association, and many others.
Tamkang Takes Double Gold at Hiwin Robot Contest

2016-09-06

20 teams took part in the recent grand final event of the 9th Hiwin Intelligent Robot Contest, held at the Nangang Exhibition Center. The TKU contingent, known as the Robot Research Team, was led by professor Ching-Chang Wong, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, along with Tsai Chi-Yi. As in previous years, the TKU Robot Research Team stole the show, claiming championship spots in two separate categories. More specifically, the TKU Made in Taiwan (MIT) Hornet group – which invented the 6DOF robotic arm – earned first place in the development category, while the Tamkang Shang Ying group received first spot in the applied category.
International Poetry Festival @ Tamsui

2016-09-02

To celebrate this year's 66th Anniversary, TKU teamed up with a handful of local organizations to host the International Poetry Forum @ Tamkang. The forum was part of the 2016 Formosa International Poetry Festival @ Tamsui, and was jointly organized by the TKU College of Liberal Arts, the TKU College of Languages and Literature, the Tamsui Cultural Foundation, and the Movimiento Poetas del Mundo (PPdM). Held on Sep 2 at the TKU Tamsui Campus, the poetry festival kicked off with an opening ceremony and the aforementioned poetry forum. This year's poetry festival takes the theme of "poetry on land and at sea". It consists of various activities to be held over the coming month, many of which will take place near the picturesque Tamsui River. Over 30 local and overseas poets, as well as more than 100 poetry aficionados attended the opening ceremony, held on the morning of Sep 2 at the TKU Chueh Sheng International Conference Hall. Opening remarks were delivered by the President of TKU, Dr. Flora Chia-I Chang, the Chairman of the Tamsui Cultural Foundation, Hsu Hui-Ming, the Chief Planner of the Poetry Festival, Dr. Lee Kuei-shien, and the Dean of the TKU College of Languages and Literature, Dr. Lucia Chen.
The TKU World Alumni 2016 Dongguan Convention

2016-08-31

On Aug 27, the TKU Alumni 2016 Convention was held in the Kande International Hotel, Dongguan, China. In attendance were the TKU President, Dr. Flora Chia-I Chang, former TKU Presidents Javier Yea-hong Chen, Louis R.Y. Chao, Yun-Shan Lin, and Horng-Jinh Chang, along with the TKU Vice-President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Huan-Chao Keh, the Vice-President for International Affairs, Dr. Wan-chin Tai, as well as several other senior TKU staff. The biennial event draws alumni from various countries, including America, China, Taiwan, Canada, Paraguay, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Hong Kong, with a total of over 500 alumni pouring into the Kande International Hotel to celebrate. The TKU World Alumni Association was set up to allow Tamkang alumni assist in the growth and development of their alma mater. The Association enables alumni from various parts of the world to keep in close contact, and work together to advance Tamkang University on the international stage. Every two years, the Association holds a convention, where people from across the globe gather to recognize and strengthen the common bond that holds them all together. This year's convention was held at Dongguan, in China's Guangdong Province, and included various fun activities, including a forum, various speeches, and an evening banquet, which featured several instrumental and dance performances.
The TKU Foreign Languages Summer Camp

2016-08-30

From Aug 23-25, a summer camp was held at TKU's Tamsui Campus. The original blueprint for the camp was devised by the Ministry of Education, which then authorized a handful of colleges around Taiwan to organize the camps. One of these colleges was TKU's College of Foreign Languages and Literature. Over 80 students from several universities in northern Taiwan took part in the camp, and were divided into four separate groups based on their language preferences - Japanese, French, German, and Spanish. The chief organizer of the camp and College Dean, Dr. Lucia Chen, commented: a foreign language is like a key; it opens doors internationally, allowing students access to various lucrative careers, in the fields of diplomacy, business, and so on. During the camp, students not only attended language classes, but also tried their hands at various fun activities. The TKU Department of Spanish, for example, organized a rumba dancing activity, and, during class, held a "Flamingo Dance Party". The Department of French, for their part, guided students on a tour of Tamsui "Old Street" and Fort San Domingo, where students practiced using French to introduce the various famous sights and scenes of Tamsui.
The 2016 TKU Overseas Internship Program

2016-08-23

Traditionally, overseas internship programs have emphasized the need for students to gain practical part-time work experience. However, the internship program established by the TKU Department of Diplomacy and International Relations is different. Held this year from July 24-Aug 22, the course placed an onus instead on helping students train and develop professional work skills. The internship program was held in Prague, Czech Republic, and entailed practical training and work experience designed to provide students with real-world opportunities to put theoretical knowledge into practice. As part of the program, students participated in discussion-style classes, attended lectures, delivered presentations, and visited various local enterprises. Cheng Chieh Yun, a student who took part in the internship program, said that she learned a lot from the event. Not only was she immersed in the beauty of Prague, with its myriad cultural and historical attractions, but she also gained practical training and experience in the area of international diplomacy.
2016-17 Orientation for New Department Chairs

2016-08-17

On Aug 10 and 11, senior level staff convened at the Lanyang Campus take part in the 2016-17 Orientation for New Department Chairs. The event, which was organized by the Office of Human Resources, featured performance reports from the Office of Academic Affairs and the Office of Human Resources, and experience-sharing speeches from long-serving deans and department chairs, including the Dean of the College of Education, Dr. Dian-Fu Chang, and the Chair of the Department of Economics, Dr. Cheng Tun-Kung. The orientation also involved keynote speeches by the Executive Director of the TKU Center for Learning and Teaching, Pan Hui-ling, who spoke on the topic of ‘Leadership Philosophy and Communication Skills’, and the Dean of the College of Languages and Literature, Dr. Lucia Chen, who talked about ‘Leadership and Management of Groups’. Through an exchange of ideas and experience-sharing speeches, the orientation event furnishes a platform for newly-appointed heads of departments to gain a handle on their new positions in as little time as possible.
The 2016 File Preservation Exhibition

2016-08-09

In a collaborative effort with the ROC Ministry of Education, National Taiwan University recently invited 56 national (public) and private universities from around Taiwan to partake in the 2016 File Preservation Exhibition. Held from Aug 5 - Oct 31 at the NTU History Museum, Taipei, the exhibition aims to promote the importance of preserving files and images as a means of celebrating and remembering the evolution of Taiwan's tertiary institutions. Tamkang University was among the private universities invited to take part in the exhibition. Moreover, the President of TKU, Dr. Chia-I Chang, was asked to deliver a speech at the opening ceremony on behalf of Taiwan's private universities. In her speech, President Chang affirmed the significance of preserving educational files and called for closer exchange and interaction between colleges in sharing successful administrative practices and maintaining university files.
Passing the Baton - a New Era of Leadership

2016-08-01

On the morning of Aug 1, Tamkang University held the 2016-17 General Handover Ceremony to farewell outgoing department chairs and section chiefs, and welcome the senior staff members who will fill their roles. A total of 29 high-level staff and faculty members will vacate their positions, many of whom will retire. TKU President, Dr. Flora Chia-I Chang, in her opening remarks at the Handover Ceremony, expressed her gratitude to the outgoing staff members for their hard work and sacrifice over the years. One of the senior staff who will soon leave Tamkang, the TKU Secretary-General, Dr. Hsu Ting-Chi, delivered a speech thanking President Chang for giving him the chance to serve as secretary-general and thus allowing him to learn a great deal about school administration, particularly quality control.
The 2016 Youth Micro Movie Camp

2016-07-28

From July 21-24, the Department of Mass Communication jointly held the 2016 Youth Micro Movie Camp. Two other organizations helped plan and coordinate the event: the Taiwan Mobile Foundation and the Taiwan Public Television Service. The Camp extended for four days and three nights. During the camp, professional directors guided students in various skills, from group collaboration and brainstorming, to writing scripts, filming techniques, editing, and then completing a riveting short film with little more than a smart phone.
An Historic Collaboration Between Tamkang and ACCA

2016-07-20

Given the importance of globalization in today's workplace, enterprises now hope to attract personnel who have the versatility and skills required to work anywhere in the world. To equip TKU graduates with such skills, the Tamkang University Department of Accounting has been working with accreditation agencies globally, and thus TKU recently became the first university in Taiwan to receive accreditation from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). To recognize this groundbreaking agreement, delegates from Tamkang University and ACCA met on the morning of July 18 at the British Council Teaching Center in Taipei to sign a memorandum of understanding, codifying the relationship between the two institutions. In attendance to witness the historic signing were various senior members from each institution, including the President of TKU, Dr. Flora Chia-I Chang, a representative from the British Office in Taipei, Mr. Chris Wood, and the Chair of the British Council, Ms. Susana Galvan.
President Chang Voted Director of CEMA

2016-07-19

On July 15, the Chinese Excellent Management Association (CEMA) held its annual membership conference and selected new members to serve as members and chairs of the board of supervisors. One of the distinguished members of CEMA is the President of Tamkang University, Dr. Flora Chia-I Chang. During the conference, members took a vote and elected President Chang to serve as the President of CEMA for the coming year. Two vice-presidents were also elected: Chen Hsing Shih, the CEO of GMTC, and Wu Tsong Bao, the Chairman of the Board of Protech Systems. Under President Chang's leadership, CEMA will strengthen its ties across various fields, increase collaboration between academia and business, and draw on her extensive resources in the domain of academia to initiate practical programs that benefit society as a whole.
The Wind Engineering Exhibition in Taipei

2016-07-13

In the movie classic Armour of God II: Operation Condor, a young Jacky Chan swirls around in an aviation wind tunnel, while at the same time bravely restraining two bad guys. Last year, Typhoon Soudelor buffeted the Taipei Dome Complex, ripped off its rooftop, and left its interior exposed. Two nearby mailboxes were struck by shop signs and bent sideways. The power of wind to affect our lives is alarming. This year, typhoon season has already begun. With a skyline marked heavily by tall buildings, Taiwan relies heavily on wind tunnel experimentation to ensure the safety of these skyscrapers. To help further promote research in this essential area, on July 16 and 17 at the Songshan Cultural Park, Taipei, a Wind Engineering Exhibition was held jointly by TKU's Wind Engineering Center, along with Cheetah Industrial Aero Dyna Ltd and the Chinese Taiwan Association for Wind Engineering. The purpose of the exhibition was to introduce and explain recent experiments made in the field, to promote sharing of information and expertise among local engineers and architects, and to increase the general public's knowledge in this technical field of expertise.
TKU Clubs Embark on Summer Volunteer Programs

2016-07-07

TKU’s ‘Three Circles and Five Disciplines’ of education is realized through a three-fold curriculum of professional courses, general courses, and extracurricular activities, the latter of which allows students to learn, provide services, and build expertise by partaking in practical activities that benefit the community, both locally and internationally. This is why Tamkang University places such a strong emphasis on extracurricular club and society activities. In the summer holidays of 2016, 17 TKU clubs and societies - a total of 260 students - took part in summer vacation social service volunteer work, including the TKU Fencing Club, which visited a local elementary school to teach children how to fence and promote the importance of exercise. The 17 TKU clubs went to various rural and remote regions of Taiwan, as well as overseas, bringing with them warmth, a dedication to service, and a passion for learning. Chun-Hung Lin, the TKU Dean of Academic Affairs, noted that the number of TKU clubs participating in the summer volunteer work grows each year, which adds to the vitality of Tamkang’s extracurricular curriculum. “I’m so touched by their dedication and commitment!” he stated.
Modern Study Method Renovation in TKU Library

2016-06-23

The modern generation of students have an increasing the need for diversified study and research methods. Their time spent in the library to gather data has been fundamentally changed by increasingly updating technology and innovative concepts. For this reason, in recent years universities around the world have begun designing areas called information commons, which combine the function of research and socializing for purposes of academic discussion. Even though the new area includes spaces for independent study, it also allows for cooperative interaction and professional resources and guidance. The Chueh-sheng Memorial Library will be opening an area on the third floor that will allow students to partake in the information commons experience consisting of study, discussion, research and resting areas for students. Director of the Chueh-sheng Memorial Library, Sheue-fang Song, expressed, “I have always attempted to add to what the previous 2 administrators began within the last 20 years. This has been the inspiration for planning and design for the library from 2014-2016. The first floor has been developed into a 24 hour study area with themes of cultural learning, the second floor utilizes the RFID card catalogue that emphasizes technological applications in fashion of a smart room. The third floor is the Information Commons area combined with three other sections: Student Success, Learning Commons and Research Commons.” Organizer of the third floor renovations is director of the Reference and Information Services Section, Su-jung Chang, who pointed out, “The third floor originally consisted of classical literature and Western literature references. Now it’s been changed into a diversified learning area with technological facilities that provides modern methods of study.”