# HEI Domain Glossary

Taiwan Higher Education domain-specific terminology. Used by all agents when writing papers in the HEI field.

## Institutional Types

| English | Romanized Chinese | Notes |
|---------|------|-------|
| Higher Education Institution (HEI) | Gao Deng Jiao Yu Ji Gou | General term for universities and colleges |
| Comprehensive University | Zong He Da Xue | |
| University of Science and Technology | Ke Ji Da Xue | Part of the technological/vocational system |
| University of Technology | Ji Shu Xue Yuan | |
| Junior College | Zhuan Ke Xue Xiao | 2-year / 5-year junior colleges |
| Public Institution | Gong Li Xue Xiao | |
| Private Institution | Si Li Xue Xiao | |
| General Higher Education | Yi Ban Da Xue | As opposed to technological/vocational |
| Technological/Vocational Higher Education | Ji Zhi Jiao Yu Ti Xi | |
| Normal University / Teachers University | Shi Fan Da Xue | |
| Medical University | Yi Xue Da Xue | |

## Quality Assurance

| English | Romanized Chinese | Notes |
|---------|------|-------|
| Quality Assurance (QA) | Pin Zhi Bao Zheng | |
| Accreditation | Ping Jian (Ren Ke) | |
| Institutional Accreditation | Xiao Wu Ping Jian | Administered by HEEACT |
| Program Accreditation | Xi Suo Ping Jian / Pin Zhi Bao Zheng Ren Ke | |
| Self-Assessment Report (SAR) | Zi Wo Ping Jian Bao Gao | |
| Site Visit | Shi Di Fang Ping | |
| Peer Review | Tong Chai Shen Cha | |
| External Review | Wai Bu Shen Cha | |
| Evaluation Criteria | Ping Jian Xiang Mu | E1-E4 for institutional accreditation |
| Performance Indicator | Ji Xiao Zhi Biao | |
| Benchmark | Biao Gan / Ji Zhun | |
| Best Practice | Zui Jia Shi Wu | |
| Continuous Improvement | Chi Xu Gai Jin | |
| PDCA Cycle | PDCA Xun Huan | Plan-Do-Check-Act |
| HEEACT | Gao Deng Jiao Yu Ping Jian Zhong Xin Ji Jin Hui | Higher Education Evaluation and Accreditation Council of Taiwan |

## Governance & Strategy

| English | Romanized Chinese | Notes |
|---------|------|-------|
| Board of Directors/Trustees | Dong Shi Hui | For private institutions |
| University President | Xiao Zhang | |
| Vice President (Academic) | Xue Shu Fu Xiao Zhang / Jiao Wu Zhang | |
| Dean | Yuan Zhang | |
| Department Chair | Xi Zhu Ren | |
| University Autonomy | Da Xue Zi Zhi | |
| Strategic Plan | Xiao Wu Fa Zhan Ji Hua | |
| Medium-Term Plan | Zhong Chang Cheng Xiao Wu Fa Zhan Ji Hua | |
| Mission Statement | Ban Xue Li Nian / Shi Ming | |
| Vision | Yuan Jing | |
| Core Competency | He Xin Neng Li | |
| Institutional Research (IR) | Xiao Wu Yan Jiu | |
| Key Performance Indicator (KPI) | Guan Jian Ji Xiao Zhi Biao | |
| Balanced Scorecard (BSC) | Ping Heng Ji Fen Ka | |

## Students & Enrollment

| English | Romanized Chinese | Notes |
|---------|------|-------|
| Enrollment | Zhu Ce / Zhao Sheng | |
| Enrollment Rate | Zhu Ce Lv | Actual enrollment / approved quota |
| Admission | Ru Xue | |
| Freshman | Da Yi Xin Sheng | |
| Undergraduate | Xue Shi Ban / Da Xue Bu | |
| Master's Program | Shuo Shi Ban | |
| Doctoral Program | Bo Shi Ban | |
| In-Service Master's | Shuo Shi Zai Zhi Zhuan Ban | |
| Student Retention | Xue Sheng Liu Xiao Lv | |
| Dropout Rate | Xiu Tui Xue Lv | |
| Graduation Rate | Bi Ye Lv | |
| Employment Rate | Jiu Ye Lv | |
| Declining Birthrate | Shao Zi Hua | A key issue in Taiwan higher education |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | Sheng Shi Bi | |

## Teaching & Curriculum

| English | Romanized Chinese | Notes |
|---------|------|-------|
| Curriculum | Ke Cheng | |
| Curriculum Design | Ke Cheng She Ji | |
| Program Learning Outcomes | Xi Suo Xue Xi Cheng Xiao | |
| General Education | Tong Shi Jiao Yu | |
| Capstone Course | Zong Zheng Ke Cheng | |
| Practicum / Internship | Shi Xi | |
| Service Learning | Fu Wu Xue Xi | |
| Competency-Based Education | Neng Li Dao Xiang Jiao Yu | |
| Outcome-Based Education (OBE) | Cheng Guo Dao Xiang Jiao Yu | |
| Teaching Evaluation | Jiao Xue Ping Liang | |
| Course Evaluation | Ke Cheng Ping Jian | |
| Credits | Xue Fen | |
| Interdisciplinary | Kua Ling Yu | |
| Digital Learning | Shu Wei Xue Xi | |
| Distance Learning | Yuan Ju Jiao Xue | |

## Research & Faculty

| English | Romanized Chinese | Notes |
|---------|------|-------|
| Faculty | Jiao Shi / Zhuan Ren Jiao Shi | |
| Full-Time Faculty | Zhuan Ren Jiao Shi | |
| Part-Time Faculty / Adjunct | Jian Ren Jiao Shi | |
| Assistant Professor | Zhu Li Jiao Shou | |
| Associate Professor | Fu Jiao Shou | |
| Professor | Jiao Shou | |
| Tenure | Chang Pin | |
| Research Output | Yan Jiu Chan Chu | |
| Publication | Xue Shu Fa Biao / Zhu Zuo | |
| Citation | Yin Yong | |
| Impact Factor | Ying Xiang Yin Zi | |
| H-Index | H Zhi Shu | |
| Industry-Academia Collaboration | Chan Xue He Zuo | |
| Technology Transfer | Ji Shu Yi Zhuan | |
| Research Grant | Yan Jiu Ji Hua Bu Zhu | |

## Internationalization

| English | Romanized Chinese | Notes |
|---------|------|-------|
| Internationalization | Guo Ji Hua | |
| International Student | Guo Ji Xue Sheng / Jing Wai Xue Sheng | |
| Exchange Student | Jiao Huan Xue Sheng | |
| Dual Degree | Shuang Lian Xue Zhi | |
| Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) | He Zuo Bei Wang Lu | |
| English-Taught Program (ETP) | Quan Ying Yu Shou Ke Xue Cheng | |
| Bilingual Education | Shuang Yu Jiao Yu | |
| Study Abroad | Chu Guo Jiao Liu | |
| Inbound Mobility | Jing Wai Xue Sheng Lai Tai | International students coming to Taiwan |
| Outbound Mobility | Ben Guo Xue Sheng Chu Guo | Domestic students going abroad |

## Finance & Resources

| English | Romanized Chinese | Notes |
|---------|------|-------|
| Tuition and Fees | Xue Za Fei | |
| Government Subsidy | Zheng Fu Bu Zhu | |
| Endowment | Xiao Wu Ji Jin / Juan Zeng Ji Jin | |
| Operating Revenue | Ying Yun Shou Ru | |
| Financial Sustainability | Cai Wu Yong Xu | |
| Higher Education Sprout Project | Gao Deng Jiao Yu Shen Geng Ji Hua | A key MOE funding program |
| USR (University Social Responsibility) | Da Xue She Hui Ze Ren | |

## Policy & Regulatory

| English | Romanized Chinese | Notes |
|---------|------|-------|
| Ministry of Education (MOE) | Jiao Yu Bu | |
| University Act | Da Xue Fa | |
| Private School Act | Si Li Xue Xiao Fa | |
| Program Adjustment | Xi Suo Tiao Zheng | |
| Merger | He Bing | |
| Exit Mechanism | Tui Chang Ji Zhi | |
| Enrollment Cap | Zhao Sheng Ming E (He Ding Ming E) | |
| Performance-Based Funding | Ji Xiao Xing Bu Zhu | |

## Assessment Domains (HEEACT)

| Code | English | Romanized Chinese |
|------|---------|------|
| E1 | Governance and Management | Xiao Wu Zhi Li Yu Jing Ying |
| E2 | Teaching and Learning | Jiao Xue Yu Xue Xi |
| E3 | Student Support | Xue Sheng Fu Dao Yu Zhi Chi |
| E4 | Social Responsibility and Sustainability | She Hui Ze Ren Yu Yong Xu Fa Zhan |
| D1 | Goals and Features | Mu Biao Yu Te Se |
| D2 | Curriculum and Teaching | Ke Cheng She Ji Yu Jiao Shi Jiao Xue |
| D3 | Student Learning and Outcomes | Xue Sheng Xue Xi Yu Cheng Xiao |
