時光荏苒，轉眼之間，我們又迎來一年一度的校慶盛事。朝陽科技大學自創校以來，至今已走過32個寒暑。回顧這些年，我們共同見證了學校在教學、研究與產學合作等各方面所累積的豐碩成果，也獲得無數獎項與肯定，這些都是全體教職同仁辛勤付出、同學努力學習，以及校友與社會各界支持所凝聚而成的榮耀。
然而，面對瞬息萬變的外在環境與快速發展的科技浪潮，我們深知，現今的辦學成績值得肯定，但腳步不能停歇。在此，天生期勉朝陽全體教職同仁與同學們，隨時保持「奔跑者」的心態，不自滿於現狀、不放慢前行的步伐，唯有持續精進，才能鞏固既有的優勢，不斷創新並締造更多佳績！
隨著人工智慧技術日益成熟，許多人在面對學業或生活上的問題時，往往第一時間向 AI 尋求解答。值得注意的是，網路與科技所提供的資訊，未必全然正確，缺乏對善惡是非的判斷能力，內容更無法照單全收。正因如此，教育工作不僅無法被取代，反而顯得更加重要。
教育的價值，不只在於知識的傳授，更在於因材施教、適時引導，以及人與人之間的溫度與關懷，這些都是人工智慧無法取代的關鍵。真正的教育，更應著重於品德的培養，能夠培育出懂禮貌、有操守、重品行、行正道的學生，方能體現教育的真正意義。
在寓言中，狐狸聰明靈巧、同時追求多個目標，卻因過於分散而難以成功；反觀刺蝟，專注於一件事— 保護自己，最終讓狐狸無功而返。所謂「刺蝟理論」，正是在提醒我們，成功的關鍵，在於專注核心、持續深耕，而非分散精力。
近年來，跨域、跨界與斜槓成為潮流，鼓勵人們嘗試多元發展；這樣的趨勢固然有其價值，但若因此忽略在本業中的厚植與深耕，也可能錯失建立核心競爭力的機會。在此，本人期勉朝陽科技大學持續秉持「專注本業」的精神，依循既定的校務發展策略，深化自身特色，創造無可取代的價值，打造屬於朝陽的金字招牌。
Distinguished guests, members of the Board, President Cheng, Vice Presidents, faculty colleagues, and dear students, welcome.
It is a great pleasure to gather with all of you to celebrate the anniversary of Chaoyang University of Technology. Over the past 32 years, our university has grown and flourished. Together, we have witnessed remarkable achievements in teaching, research, and industry collaboration. These accomplishments would not have been possible without the dedication of our faculty and staff, the hard work of our students, and the continued support of our alumni and community partners.
Yet in a world that is changing faster than ever, success today does not guarantee success tomorrow. Technology is evolving rapidly, and the challenges we face continue to shift. That is why we must keep moving forward with the mindset of a runner, never content to stand still and always striving to improve. By continuing to innovate and push our limits, we can build on our strengths and achieve even greater success in the years ahead.
Today, I would like to share two brief reflections with you.
First, education remains irreplaceable, and its true purpose lies in character. In the age of artificial intelligence, it has become easier than ever to find answers online. Many people now turn to AI when they have questions about their studies or daily lives. However, information on the internet is not always accurate, and technology cannot determine what is right or wrong. It can provide information, but it cannot replace human judgment or moral guidance. This is why education remains so important.
The role of education is not simply to transfer knowledge. It is about guiding students, nurturing their potential, and building meaningful human connections. Above all, education should nurture character—guiding students to become respectful and responsible individuals who live with integrity and compassion. These are qualities that no technology can ever replace.
Second, we can learn from the “Hedgehog Principle.” There is a well-known story about the fox and the hedgehog. The fox is clever and tries many different strategies, but its efforts are scattered. The hedgehog, on the other hand, focuses on one simple strength: protecting itself. In the end, it succeeds. This story reminds us that success often comes from focusing on what we do best.
In today’s world, there is much discussion about interdisciplinary learning, cross-sector collaboration, and pursuing multiple roles. While these ideas certainly have their value, we must also remember the importance of developing deep expertise in our core strengths. For Chaoyang, this means focusing on our mission and what we do best. By remaining committed to our strategic vision, strengthening our distinctive programs, and deepening our expertise, we can build a reputation that is uniquely ours.
As we celebrate this special occasion, I invite you to share in the joy of this moment and the spirit of the Chaoyang family. I wish you all good health, happiness, and success. Thank you.
