Should Universities Rely on Internships to Increase Student Employment Rates and How Can Universities Maintain Their Sustainable Competitiveness? [Konferenzbericht] Paper presented at the National United University 50th Anniversary Celebration Forum (Taipei, Taiwan, Oct 12, 2022).

Autor/in	Lee, Lung-Sheng
Titel	Should Universities Rely on Internships to Increase Student Employment Rates and How Can Universities Maintain Their Sustainable Competitiveness? [Konferenzbericht] Paper presented at the National United University 50th Anniversary Celebration Forum (Taipei, Taiwan, Oct 12, 2022).
Quelle	(2022), (13 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Sustainability; Competition; Universities; Employment Opportunities; Unemployment; Birth; College Admission; School Business Relationship; Job Satisfaction; Foreign Countries; Talent Development; Interdisciplinary Approach; Internship Programs; Salaries; College Graduates; Work Environment; Resource Allocation; Student Recruitment; Income; Expenditures; Program Administration; Feedback (Response); Transformative Learning; Reputation; Institutional Characteristics; Educational Quality; Taiwan + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Nachhaltigkeit; Wettkampf; University; Universität; Berufschance; Beschäftigungschance; Arbeitslosigkeit; Geburt; Hochschulzugang; Hochschulzulassung; Zulassung; Labor; Labour; Satisfaction; Arbeit; Zufriedenheit; Ausland; Begabtenförderung; Talentförderung; Fächerübergreifender Unterricht; Fächerverbindender Unterricht; Interdisziplinarität; Berufspraktische Ausbildung; Entlohnung; Gehalt; Hochschulabsolvent; Hochschulabsolventin; Arbeitsmilieu; Ressourcenallokation; Einkommen; Ausgaben; Pädagogische Transformation; Quality of education; Bildungsqualität
Abstract	The colleges and universities in Taiwan are confronted with the following two problems: (1) The average youth (aged 15-29) unemployment rate is more than double the overall unemployment rate; and (2) Mainly affected by the low birth rate, the admission and vacancy rates of colleges and universities have increased, and fierce competition exists among colleges and universities. This paper aims to answer the following two questions raised in Taiwan: (1) Does students' participation in the study opportunities created by university-industry cooperation really help the success rate of future employment? (2) In addition to cultivating cross-discipline talents, how can universities maintain their sustainable competitiveness? Based on a literature review and working experience, the author positively states that internship experience can improve students' employment rates, earnings, and job satisfaction after graduation. After that, several successful internship experiences and governmental promoting measures in Taiwan are mentioned. Four key success factors of internship are also described as follows: a clear structure, meaningful roles, paid internship, and a supportive environment. In terms of the second question, the author argues that the following measures should be taken: (1) Frequent inventory and analysis of the sources and quality distribution of students recruited by every academic unit; (2) Timely analysis of the resource allocation, financial revenue, and expenditure of academic units; (3) Appoint teachers based on expertise, and promote 360-degree feedback in the evaluation of teaching; (4) Strengthen the cultivation of STEM professionals; (5) Develop students' core foundations and transformative competencies; and (6) Appropriately manage world university rankings as needed. (As Provided).
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01