結合113年度新生始業式，通識教育中心2日辦理為期二天「中正新鮮人，通通識識看」新生週活動，約1700位教職員工生共同參與。活動安排除了由教師輪番上場簡介通識課程修業規定，更跳脫以往靜態課程海報展，將資訊科技、社會實踐、藝術美學、生態保育等議題規劃「新鮮『識』集」，並以全國首創的電動運具展示結合本中心的課程與教材成果，藉此讓新生對於通識教育課程有更進一步的認識。

通識教育中心作為跨領域整合的平台，結合全校學術資源，除每學期開設230門以上通識教育課程外，亦逐步開展與產業界合作，除了課堂中的理論教學之外，也強化產業實務與應用面向的深度與廣度，以縮短學用落差，培育人才接軌現今的社會需求。今年暑假更藉由微學分課程攜手教育部青年發展署、僑務委員會、華碩文教基金會等單位，鏈結產官學資源帶領學生遠赴泰國清萊府7所僑(華)校進行教育服務，不僅拓展學生國際視野，更希望藉由遠距課程開拓泰北地區數位教育的永續新展望。

通識教育中心主任李雅慧表示，本中心持續將聯合國永續發展目標與其核心價值持續融入課程，包括在地關懷、永續環境、生物多樣性等。通識中心更因應永續發展目標(SDGs17)，建立多元夥伴關係，協力促進永續願景。本次活動有校外單位，包括國立故宮博物院南部院區、林業及自然保育署嘉義分署等夥伴親臨參與。此外，「新鮮『識』集」的主視覺電動三輪車是由鑫宏嘉股份有限公司暨本校EMBA校友陳慶全總經理所提供，藉此響應2050淨零轉型運具電動化的國家政策。

通識教育中心表示，本次新生週活動除了讓新生了解通識教育的課程之外，同時也展現高教深耕計畫與大學社會責任實踐的具體成果。希望透過本次活動，將全校師生的努力被看見，讓新生愛上中正、認同中正，更在中正成長茁壯。

CCU Freshmen Explore General Knowledge at Center for General Education Event

On September 2nd, the Center for General Education hosted the "CCU Freshmen Explore General Education" event, a two-day initiative held in conjunction with the 2024 freshman orientation. The event attracted approximately 1,700 participants, including faculty, staff, and students. In addition to faculty presentations on the requirements for general education courses, the event broke new ground by moving beyond traditional static poster displays. It featured a dynamic "New Knowledge Section," showcasing topics such as information technology, social practice, art aesthetics, and ecological conservation. A standout feature was the demonstration of an electric vehicle—the first of its kind nationwide—highlighting the Center's course offerings and educational materials, and providing freshmen with a deeper understanding of the general education curriculum at CCU.
Serving as a hub for interdisciplinary integration, the Center for General Education leverages the university’s extensive academic resources. Each semester, the Center offers over 230 general education courses and is steadily expanding collaborations with industry partners. This approach enhances both the theoretical and practical aspects of education, bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world application, and ensuring that the university’s graduates are well-prepared to meet the demands of today’s society. This summer, through micro-credit courses in collaboration with the Youth Development Administration, Ministry of Education, the Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC), the ASUS Foundation, and other organizations, the Center coordinated resources from industry, government, and academia to lead students on an educational service trip to seven overseas Chinese schools in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand. This initiative not only broadened students' international perspectives but also aimed to pioneer a sustainable new outlook for digital education in Northern Thailand through distance learning.
Director Ya-Hui Lee emphasized the Center's commitment to embedding the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into its courses, with a particular focus on local engagement, environmental sustainability, and biodiversity. In line with SDG 17, the Center has established diverse partnerships to promote a sustainable future. This year's event also included participation from external organizations such as the Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum and the Chiayi Branch of the Forestry Bureau. A notable highlight was the event’s main display—a state-of-the-art electric tricycle provided by Hsin Hong Chia Co., Ltd., and CCU EMBA alumnus General Manager Ching-Chuan Chen—in support of the national policy to transition to electric vehicles by 2050.
The Center for General Education noted that the freshman orientation not only introduced new students to the general education curriculum but also highlighted the tangible outcomes of the Higher Education Sprout Project and the university's commitment to social responsibility. Through this event, the Center aims to showcase the collective efforts of the university community, inspire freshmen to engage with CCU, foster a sense of belonging, and encourage them to grow and succeed during their time at the university.