National University of Tainan (NUTN) held its 2026 Student Club Leadership Training Program on September 3 and 4, bringing together leaders from the Student Association, departmental associations, and student clubs. Organized by the Office of Extracurricular Activities, the two-day program focused on four key areas: team dynamics, cross-university student club exchange, parliamentary procedure and democratic decision-making, and SDGs project planning. Through training and hands-on learning, the program equipped student leaders with the skills needed to strengthen teamwork, organizational management, and sustainable action.
The program began with a session on team dynamics led by lecturer Hui-Lung Wang, who helped students identify individual strengths and understand team roles while developing communication and collaboration skills. A session on parliamentary procedure and democratic decision-making, delivered by lecturer Yu-Cheng Shih under the Ministry of Education's Youth Development Administration program for university student associations, introduced students to principles of democratic deliberation and effective meeting practices, strengthening their organizational communication and decision-making abilities.
The training also incorporated peer-support and suicide prevention awareness, encouraging student leaders to become more attentive to the well-being of their peers. By fostering a culture of care, support, and mutual understanding, the program aims to help student clubs become positive and supportive communities that contribute to a safer campus environment.
Cross-university exchange was another highlight of the program. Students from National Tainan University of the Arts were invited to share their experiences in student club management. Through discussions on organizational operations, event planning, and teamwork, participants gained insights from different campus environments and broadened their perspectives on student-led organizations.
On the second day, the core session on SDGs project planning was led by Li-Li Cheng, founder of Nanwu Nanman Living Lab. Using practical cases, including a community charity initiative and paper-making from pomelo peels, the workshop guided students in applying the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to student club activities. Starting from audience needs, participants explored target-group analysis, project design, and social impact, learning how sustainability concepts can be transformed into practical and meaningful student-led initiatives.
Chien-Yu Huang, Director of the Office of Extracurricular Activities at NUTN, noted that student clubs provide an important setting for university students to develop leadership, teamwork, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills. Through systematic leadership training, NUTN aims to strengthen knowledge sharing and organizational continuity among student clubs while encouraging students to incorporate sustainability into their operations and activities. By learning through active participation, students can build leadership experience, develop a stronger sense of social responsibility, and contribute to meaningful social impact both on and beyond campus.