On December 24, Ball State University (BSU) visited the Office of International Affairs at the Bo-ai Campus of the University of Taipei for an exchange meeting, demonstrating both institutions' strong commitment to further strengthening international collaboration. The Ball State University delegation was represented by Susan Luo, Director of International Affairs, and Harald Leusmann, Assistant Director of International Admissions. They were warmly received by faculty and staff from the University of Taipei's Office of International Affairs. Representing the University of Taipei were David Chen, Dean for International Affairs, and Shu-Ping Chang, Director of Mandarin Learning and Global Education Division. Their participation highlighted the University of Taipei's strong emphasis on promoting international education and expanding global partnerships. As a sister university of the University of Taipei, Ball State University—whose origins also trace back to a teachers' college—shares many similarities with the University of Taipei in terms of educational philosophy and academic development. The two institutions possess a solid foundation for collaboration and significant potential for future exchanges. To further deepen bilateral ties, both sides presented institutional introduction videos, showcasing their respective campuses and academic strengths, followed by in-depth discussions on multiple areas of cooperation. Key topics of discussion included collaboration in Chinese language education, opportunities for University of Taipei students to pursue studies at Ball State University, the planning of Chinese language and cultural immersion programs, as well as Ball State University's strengths in English language education. During the meeting, Ball State University also extended an invitation to the President of the University of Taipei to visit BSU in the future, with the aim of establishing more substantive and long-term partnerships through leadership exchanges and closer institutional connections. The visit concluded in a warm and engaging atmosphere, with both parties exchanging gifts as a symbol of friendship and cultural exchange. This visit not only enhanced mutual understanding of each institution's educational systems and cultural contexts but also laid a solid foundation for the development of more concrete and diversified international collaborations in the future.

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Date: 2025/12/24