Student Groups Call for Lifting University Dormitory Curfews; Education Minister Hopes for Democratic Discussion by Each School
Taiwanese student organizations held a press conference calling for a complete lifting of dormitory curfews in universities. The Minister of Education expressed hope that each university would find a way to balance student rights and safety through democratic discussion.
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(Central News Agency reporter Chen Chih-chien, Taipei, 30th) Student organizations such as the Taiwan Student Union, the Student Rights Committee, and the Chung Yuan Christian University Student Association held a press conference on the 29th, calling on all universities to completely lift dormitory curfews. Minister of Education Cheng Ying-Yao stated today at the Legislative Yuan that he hopes each school will find a way to balance student rights and safety through democratic discussion processes.
The Taiwan Student Union, Student Rights Committee, Chung Yuan Christian University Student Association, and other student groups held a press conference on the 29th, pointing out that many schools still retain dormitory curfew policies, including roll calls, fixed-time lockouts, and no-exit policies, requiring students to return to their dormitories before a specified time. Violations may result in notifying parents, demerit points, or even dismissal from the dormitory. They advocate for the complete abolition of dormitory curfews, allowing adult students to freely enter and exit dormitories using access cards and student IDs.
Minister of Education Cheng Ying-Yao attended the Education and Culture Committee of the Legislative Yuan today for questioning. Before the meeting, he was interviewed by the media, stating that a university is a place for learning, and dormitories are not just places to sleep; they have more developmental uses. Many students are busy doing research late at night and might stay in laboratories until the early hours, returning to their dorms later.
Cheng Ying-Yao stated that university dormitory management must balance dormitory tranquility, campus safety, and students' learning and living needs. Each school has a dormitory management committee, and he believes a good method can be discussed.
Cheng Ying-Yao emphasized that many university dormitories no longer have curfews, indicating that balancing group regulations and individual needs is not that difficult. The Ministry of Education encourages each school to address dormitory regulations under the premise of student autonomy and campus democracy. (Editor: Lee Hsi-chang) 1150430
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(Central News Agency reporter Chen Chih-chien, Taipei, 30th) Student organizations such as the Taiwan Student Union, the Student Rights Committee, and the Chung Yuan Christian University Student Association held a press conference on the 29th, calling on all universities to completely lift dormitory curfews. Minister of Education Cheng Ying-Yao stated today at the Legislative Yuan that he hopes each school will find a way to balance student rights and safety through democratic discussion processes.
The Taiwan Student Union, Student Rights Committee, Chung Yuan Christian University Student Association, and other student groups held a press conference on the 29th, pointing out that many schools still retain dormitory curfew policies, including roll calls, fixed-time lockouts, and no-exit policies, requiring students to return to their dormitories before a specified time. Violations may result in notifying parents, demerit points, or even dismissal from the dormitory. They advocate for the complete abolition of dormitory curfews, allowing adult students to freely enter and exit dormitories using access cards and student IDs.
Minister of Education Cheng Ying-Yao attended the Education and Culture Committee of the Legislative Yuan today for questioning. Before the meeting, he was interviewed by the media, stating that a university is a place for learning, and dormitories are not just places to sleep; they have more developmental uses. Many students are busy doing research late at night and might stay in laboratories until the early hours, returning to their dorms later.
Cheng Ying-Yao stated that university dormitory management must balance dormitory tranquility, campus safety, and students' learning and living needs. Each school has a dormitory management committee, and he believes a good method can be discussed.
Cheng Ying-Yao emphasized that many university dormitories no longer have curfews, indicating that balancing group regulations and individual needs is not that difficult. The Ministry of Education encourages each school to address dormitory regulations under the premise of student autonomy and campus democracy. (Editor: Lee Hsi-chang) 1150430
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