【校長給全校的信】
President Kuan's message to the NTU community
各位老師，同學，與所有員工同仁們：
開學至今已一個多月，我們經歷了一個與過去完全不同的三月。首先我要感謝大家在這段時間共同為防疫所作的努力。老師們在遠距教學上的積極準備，同學們對防疫措施的支持和配合，以及所有同仁在防疫工作上的全力投入，在在都顯示臺大人的團結與韌性。我們校園至今並未出現防疫缺口，就是大家共同努力的成果。
為因應疫情的變化，我們從上星期開始對校園出入採取更嚴格的管制；清明假期後，超過一百人的大班將一律實施遠距教學；4 月 27 日起，超過 60 人以上的課程也將全面實施遠距教學；我們也與往來頻繁的學校保持密切聯繫，共同做好防疫準備。
學校所有防疫措施都是為了保護校園安全，確保教學品質，讓同學的學習不致中斷。如果大家因為防疫措施遭到任何困難，或對維護校園安全與健康環境有任何建議，歡迎隨時讓行政單位同仁知道，我們一定會盡力協助解決困難，並改進相關作法。
由於疫情持續變化，我也要再次提醒大家做好自身防疫準備，隨時注意自己的健康情況，避免出入人群聚集的場所，也盡量與他人保持適當的距離。不過，保持距離並不意味著關係疏離；相反的，在這段大家的健康與心理都備受威脅的期間，也正是臺大人展現彼此關懷與相互支持的時刻。疫情無法擊倒我們，深刻的反思與積極的態度則使我們更加緊密，更加團結，也更加強壯。
今年杜鵑花節的活動因疫情改為線上進行，但疫情終究會過去，明年我們必定會在杜鵑盛開的校園內，再次迎向欣欣向榮的未來。
併此祝福各位老師，同學，員工同仁，以及家人們健康平安。
校長 管中閔
2020.4.5
Dear Members of the NTU Community,
We are one month into the Spring Semester and this past month has been an unusual time for all of us. First, I would like to thank you for all the efforts you have taken to limit exposure to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). I am grateful to the faculty for undertaking the work of teaching online, the students’ support for and cooperation in the countermeasures, and everyone’s dedication to responding to the challenges posed by the disease. Up until today, NTU has zero reported case of COVID-19 on campus. This would not be possible without your collective efforts and resilience.
To adapt to the changes necessary in confronting COVID-19, NTU has enforced strict access control on campus. After the Tomb Sweeping Holiday, classes with more than 100 attendees will be taught remotely via online platforms. Starting April 27, classes with more than 60 attendants will proceed in the same manner. In the meantime, we are working closely with our partner institutions to protect our community and those around us.
The countermeasures we have taken (will be taken) are to minimize the risks of exposure to the COVID-19 virus on campus, ensure our educational quality, and maintain our teaching and learning without interruption. If you encounter any problems taking these essential steps, or have any concerns or suggestions, please get in touch with our administrative staff. We promise to give our best efforts to provide solutions and improve the situation.
Due to the evolving situation, I would like to remind everyone to take the steps necessary to protect yourself and those around you in response to COVID-19, including being conscious about your personal health, avoid crowded places, and practice social distancing. That being said, social distancing is not an act of alienation; instead, we should demonstrate how NTU members care and support one another during this difficult time. I am confident that NTU will remain strong and united as we take positive attitude in fighting the disease.
While it is hard to imagine a resumption of normalcy right now, the crisis will eventually come to an end. Until then, we must depend on science and facts to help us navigate under these unusual circumstances, and respond to the challenges with greater flexibility, creativity, and patience.
Finally, please take good care of yourself and those around you. My deepest thanks to everyone for your understanding, your cooperation, and your support.
Yours sincerely,
Chung-Ming Kuan
President
National Taiwan University
