It is my honor to welcome your interest in Ming Chuan University. Ming Chuan is an institution which emphasizes High Tech, High Touch and High-Quality Scholarship, as part of our future, present and past. We are dedicated to giving direction, providing practical advantages and setting examples to our young people, both from Taiwan and from several other countries around the world.

Our faculty is committed to high-quality scholarship. Conducting research to produce relevant, up-to-date information for the world and ourselves, and challenging students to demonstrate what they know in projects, presentations and exams is the core of our existence. We believe in investing in the personnel and equipment necessary for research so that the results of our endeavors might give more direction, new products, needed solutions and increased understanding of the society and world around us. We welcome distinguished guests from domestic and international organizations and institutions, so that together we can share in the excitement of discovery, the honor of nation-building and the development of meaningful ties with neighbors around the globe.

Seeing students benefit from career and life guidance, and develop as well-rounded individuals is a heart-warming reward for our high-touch focus. As educators we are a part of their growth, not only mentally, but also socially, aesthetically, physically and morally. We participate in the growth of our local communities as well, providing extension education, informed consultants, and state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, learning, meeting and developing. Clients from all walks of life come through our gates to benefit from the resources of this vibrant university.

Academically, administratively and research-wise, Ming Chuan benefits all-around from our high-tech emphasis. Our state-of-the-art facilities allow us to develop and hone students' practical skills for success on the job. They also allow our faculty to compliment and compete in their professional fields. Administrative units function in highly efficient, integrated fashion, due to the university's commitment to applied technology in this area.

Ming Chuan University has a solid history in higher education in the Republic of China. We are poised to be an excellent contributor of top-quality personnel to the world for the 21st century. We welcome you to investigate what we have to offer, both to Taiwan and around the world.

Dr. Chuan Lee, President
March 2003