TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Education Minister Cheng Ying-yao (鄭英耀) expressed profound gratitude Thursday (July 24) to courageous whistleblower Chien Chi-sheng (簡奇陞) for her bravery in exposing serious institutional misconduct. The minister emphasized that Chien's revelations enabled the Ministry of Education (教育部) to identify and swiftly rectify systemic problems within Taiwan's higher education system. Cheng learned of the shocking incident while attending the World University Games in Germany and immediately instructed authorities to demand urgent corrective action.
National Taiwan Normal University (台灣師範大學) announced Wednesday its decision to dismiss Professor and Coach Chou Tai-ying (周台英) following serious allegations of bullying female soccer team members. The university's decisive action came after the Ministry of Education (教育部) rejected an earlier administrative review, triggering a comprehensive three-level, three-review evaluation process. This rigorous procedural framework ensures thorough investigation of misconduct allegations within Taiwan's academic institutions.
Minister Cheng emphasized that the Ministry of Education's fundamental stance prioritizes protecting student rights above all institutional considerations. He declared that educational institutions must actively support students who suffer harm from inappropriate teaching methods or administrative misconduct. The minister publicly called for greater societal support for whistleblower Chien, stressing that academic pursuit should never compromise student welfare or sacrifice their fundamental rights.
National Taiwan Normal University plans to convene a critical college faculty evaluation meeting Friday to announce the final deliberation results regarding this high-profile case. The controversial incident has highlighted the paramount importance of safeguarding student welfare across Taiwan's educational landscape. University officials emphasized that maintaining strict accountability standards remains essential for preserving institutional integrity and public trust in higher education. ◼