Building a Robust Support and Safety Net: NCKU Student Affairs and Guidance Workshop Examines Campus Bullying-國立成功大學永續發展SDGs

On April 20, 2026, the NCKU Office of Student Affairs held the "Second Semester of the 2025-2026 Academic Year Student Affairs and Guidance Workshop" at Cheng-Hsing Hall. The meeting brought together mentors and administrative staff from all departments and degree programs to exchange strategies for addressing campus bullying and strengthening the university’s support network. Professor Li-Ming Chen from the Institute of Education at National Sun Yat-sen University was invited as the keynote speaker to share insights on "Perspectives on Campus Bullying in Higher Education," aiming to enhance faculty awareness and intervention capabilities through professional analysis and practical advice.

Vice President Chun-Chiang Li attended on behalf of President Meng-Ru Shen, expressing sincere gratitude to the teachers and staff for their dedicated companionship of students. Drawing from his 35 years of teaching and student guidance experience at NCKU, he emphasized that mentors are the core of campus incident prevention. He highlighted the importance of early detection, proactive care, and guiding students to express their feelings clearly.

The keynote speaker, Professor Li-Ming Chen, specializes in campus bullying prevention and positive psychology. Addressing the growing concern over this issue, Professor Chen pointed out that campus bullying exerts long-term negative physiological, psychological, and academic impacts on bullies, victims, and bystanders alike—making it a serious issue where all parties suffer. Consequently, the educational takeaway for prevention includes raising campus awareness of the severity of bullying and encouraging bystanders to take action.

Professor Chen clarified that bullying is not mere playful teasing but rather "persistent, intentional harmful behavior." In universities, "relational bullying" is the most common form, which involves more than just administrative investigation and punishment; since university students are over 18, they also face potential civil and criminal liabilities. He advised that if faculty notice a student appearing "off," lacking smiles, or acting unusual, they should proactively offer greetings and care. When facing bullying, bystanders can take three key actions: direct intervention, immediate reporting to authorities, or providing private comfort to the victim. Regarding post-incident resolution, Professor Chen noted that the key to relationship repair is a non-blaming approach, recommending "Restorative Dialogue" to guide both parties toward open communication, reconciliation, and healing.

NCKU is committed to creating a safer and friendlier campus environment through various initiatives. Dean of Student Affairs Liang-Yi Hung mentioned that in addition to increasing mentor stipends this semester, the university has made progress in institutional innovation and tool development. The newly launched "Campus Mentor System" (校導師預約系統) has seen high demand. This system gathers a strong team of mentors across various colleges to assist students with academic, career, and life adaptation challenges. Furthermore, an "AI System for Mentor Empowerment," developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, is set to launch soon, with faculty feedback welcomed to refine the system.

In line with the Ministry of Education’s 2025 initiative on Social Emotional Learning (SEL), the NCKU Office of Student Affairs has established the "NCKU Heart Power" (NCKU心動力) SEL zone to help teachers deepen their understanding and practice. Finally, Dean Hung recommended the "Professor Kun-Yen Huang’s Former Residence" as a peaceful retreat for students and faculty. Located at the intersection of Dongning Road and Linsen Road (next to the NCKU Kindergarten), it is open Monday through Friday from 14:00 to 20:00.