Office of International Affairs, National Chung Cheng University —
H.E. Ambassador Dr. Robert K. Lewis, Saint Lucia’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Taiwan, visited National Chung Cheng University (CCU) on the afternoon of Thursday, April 24, 2025. The visit aimed to engage with university leadership and meet with Saint Lucian students currently studying at CCU, underscoring the Ambassador’s strong commitment to fostering bilateral educational exchange.
Accompanying Ambassador Lewis were Ms. Rovin Février, Second Secretary at the Embassy of Saint Lucia, and Ms. Adriana Hsu, Executive Assistant to the Ambassador. The delegation was warmly welcomed by CCU’s Vice President Professor Sheng-Ju Chan and Dean of International Affairs Professor Victoria Rau. During the meeting, Ambassador Lewis commended CCU for its longstanding dedication to nurturing and supporting Saint Lucian students and expressed his intention to further deepen academic cooperation between Saint Lucia and Taiwan.
Two Saint Lucian students currently enrolled at CCU, Ms. Martina Kendra Shanice Leonce and Ms. Vernelle Kyria Alphonse-Cerry, were invited to participate in the meeting. They shared their experiences of studying at CCU, contributing to a heartfelt and inspiring exchange. Dean Victoria Rau, who is well acquainted with both students, praised their academic diligence and outstanding performance, affirming the high caliber of Saint Lucian scholars.
Ambassador Lewis holds dual doctoral degrees in Mathematics and Education and previously taught at the secondary level for over a decade. Demonstrating an exceptional familiarity with Saint Lucian students in Taiwan, he was able to name individual students and their majors at various institutions, reflecting his profound dedication to education and student welfare. He highlighted Taiwan’s reasonable education costs and safe living environment as key advantages that attract international talent. In particular, CCU’s E-learning Master’s Program of Education and School Leadership has become a preferred choice for in-service Saint Lucian educators, offering them the flexibility to pursue advanced degrees without leaving their teaching positions.
The Ambassador expressed hope that more outstanding students from Saint Lucia would pursue higher education in Taiwan, especially through CCU’s diverse range of English-medium programs, further broadening their global perspectives.
Following the meeting, the delegation toured the university’s library and campus facilities, leaving with a strong impression of CCU’s supportive academic environment and abundant resources. CCU has long been committed to internationalization and has established robust partnerships worldwide. Ambassador Lewis’s visit not only reinforced ties between Saint Lucia and CCU but also laid a solid foundation for future collaborative endeavors across educational and cultural domains.