▲ Group photo of faculty, staff, students, and alumni at the 15th College of Management handover ceremony.

At the start of the new year, on January 15th, the College of Management at National Sun Yat-sen University held a grand inauguration to officially welcome its 15th Dean, Professor Hao-Chieh Lin. President Chih-Peng Li attended the event, presenting the letter of appointment and overseeing the handover from the 14th Dean, Professor Shu-Chuan Yeh, to Dean Lin. The ceremony was attended by esteemed guests and dignitaries, creating a solemn yet warm atmosphere as the college embarked on a promising new chapter.

▲ Outgoing Dean Shu-Chuan Yeh (left) passes the seal to incoming Dean Hao-Chieh Lin, witnessed by President Chih-Peng Li (center).

In his address, President Li remarked on the ceremony's grandeur, highlighting the college's emphasis on leadership transitions. He noted that with more internationally renowned companies establishing a presence in Kaohsiung, NSYSU plays a pivotal role in talent cultivation, with the College of Management at its core. He expressed hope that the college would collaborate with the university to build greater capacity and wished for the successful advancement of its future endeavors.

▲ President Chih-Peng Li acknowledges the College's dedication to leadership transitions and anticipates collaborative efforts to cultivate international talent.

Outgoing Dean Yeh reflected on her tenure, expressing deep gratitude to her family for their unwavering support, even when her duties demanded sacrifices of family time. She also thanked her dedicated colleagues, faculty, students, and alumni.

"Three years—long or short? It's hard to say," she mused. "Upon assuming the role, I aspired to further internationalize our college." Over the past three years, the faculty and staff have worked diligently, achieving growth in student recruitment, participation in corporate competitions, debate tournaments, employment rates, faculty appointments, and the number of female faculty and administrators. The college's ability to secure projects, the quality and societal impact of its research publications, and its international rankings have all seen continuous improvement. Notably, the college has re-entered the top 100 globally, advancing each year—a remarkable feat. In 2024, the college underwent AACSB reaccreditation. Dean Yeh expressed her gratitude to the team and all members of the college for their dedication and hard work: "Without you, such outstanding achievements would not have been possible."

"My core belief is that students are paramount; without them, there would be no need for faculty and staff," Dean Yeh emphasized. This student-centric approach simplified decision-making during her tenure. She extended special thanks to the alumni for their unwavering support, noting that their annual recommendations have enabled the college to thrive and shine on the global stage of business education.

Dean Yeh concluded with well-wishes for NSYSU under President Li's leadership and the College of Management under Dean Lin's guidance. "With 'Li' (李) meaning 'wood' and 'Lin' (林) meaning 'forest,' together they symbolize lush growth and vitality. I firmly believe that Dean Lin's leadership will usher the College of Management into a new chapter."

▲ Dean Shu-Chuan Yeh expresses confidence that, under President Li and Dean Lin's leadership, the College will usher in a new era of prosperity.

Incoming Dean Hao-Chieh Lin expressed his deep affection for the college: "NSYSU's College of Management is a wonderful family, with excellent interactions among colleagues and high-caliber students, excelling both internally and externally." He acknowledged the pressure that comes with such excellence but believes that "where there's dedication, there's impact." Transitioning from industry to academia, his goal has always been to bless more lives.

Dean Lin thanked the EMBA program's senior members for their inspiration, as well as the many unsung administrative staff and faculty who uphold the college. He also expressed gratitude to President Li for attending the ceremony. Looking ahead, he aims to embody the university's "Artistic & Inclusive, Advanced & Innovative" vision, implementing the "Consolidation, Collaboration, Creativeness" 3C philosophy. His goal is to develop the College of Management into a competitive institution that balances excellence with warmth, attracting more talent to join in its endeavors.

▲ Dean Hao-Chieh Lin aspires to enhance the College's competitiveness while fostering a warm and inclusive environment to retain top talent.

★ For more photos of the inauguration, please visit: https://photos.app.goo.gl/JYU3aVjPzMoyp4XU6

🎉Congratulations to Dean Hao-Chieh Lin on his appointment as the 15th Dean of the College of Management!🎉

📝Effective February 1, 2025, the administrative team is as follows (serving until January 31, 2028):

➡️Dean: Professor Hao-Chieh Lin
➡️Associate Dean: Professor Min-Hsin Huang
➡️Associate Dean: Professor Pao-Lien Chen (concurrently serving as Director of the Institute of Human Resource Management)
➡️Director of the Office of Academic Development & Editor-in-Chief of Sun Yat-Sen Management Review: Professor Hsing-Er Lin

🔸EMBA Program Director: Associate Professor Chia-Fen Tsai
🔸APEMBA Program Director: Associate Professor Min-Nan Chen
🔸CSEMBA Program Director: Associate Professor Yi Lu

🔺Director of International Programs: Professor Fang Yi Lo
🔺Deputy Director of International Programs: Associate Professor Chin-Ho Lin
🔺Director of the International Relations and Accreditation Office (IRAO): Assistant Professor Timo Eccarius
🔺Deputy Director of the International Relations and Accreditation Office (IRAO): Manager Cindy Lin

🔹Director of the Office of Career Development: Associate Professor Shih-Sian Jhang
🔹Director of the Information Center: Associate Professor Yi-Huang Kang
🔹Director of the Website Improvement Plan: Assistant Professor Yi Han
🔹Director of the Office of Admission Strategies: Associate Professor Chun-Hua Tang
🔹Deputy Director of the Office of Admission Strategies: Associate Professor Jung-Hua Cheng
🔹Director of the Office of Responsibility and Sustainability Actions (ORSA): Professor Hsin-Pei Lin

💻For more details on the administrative team, visit: College of Management Administration Team

👏 We extend our sincere gratitude to all administrators for their dedicated contributions to the College of Management. 👏

▲ Left: President Chih-Peng Li presents the Dean's appointment letter to Hao-Chieh Lin; Right: President Li awards a plaque of appreciation to outgoing Dean Shu-Chuan Yeh.

▲ Left: Dean Hao-Chieh Lin (left) presents a commemorative gift to former Dean Shu-Chuan Yeh; Right: Attendees eagerly capture moments with past and present deans and administrative leaders.

▲ Distinguished guests gather to witness the College embarking on a new chapter.