Tsai-Chung Chou

Research skills

  • Technical
    Survey Research, case study method, Action Research, Applied Research, Needs Assessment, Outcome Evaluation, empowerment evaluation, social indicators system, Geographic Information Systems, Social Network Analysis
  • IT
    Photoshop, Photoimpact, HTML, FrontPage, Dreamweaver, Website
  • Statistical
    Descriptive statistics, ANALYSIS OF VARIANCE, Chi-square, T-Test, multiple comparison, Cluster Analysis, statistical regression, Factor Analysis, social indicators analysis

Research experience

  • Teaching: Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology (2004) Invited Address to the Undergraduate Course in Community Counseling
  • Teaching: National Chengchi University (2003
  • Teaching: Department of Psychology
  • Teaching: Invited Address to the Graduate Course in Community Psychology
  • Teaching: Department of Psychology
  • Teaching: National Chengchi University (2004) Invited Address to the Undergraduate Course in Mental Health Nursing
  • Teaching: Department of Nursing
  • Apr 2011–
    Mar 2012
    Research: The NCCU White Paper on Physical Health and Mental Well-being: A Survey Study on University Affairs Development
    National Chengchi University · Physical and Mental Health Center · National Chengchi University
    Taipei
  • Oct 2009–
    Sep 2010
    Research: Evidence-based Mental Health Policy: A Preliminary Study
    National Chengchi University · Department of Psychology · National Chengchi University
    Taipei
  • Mar 2009–
    Feb 2010
    Research: Planning of Government’s Mental Health Administration Based on Needs of Community Residents of Taiwan’s all 25 Counties/Cities : Integrating Community Resources, Organizational Structure and Professional Human Resources, and Program Evaluation(2/2)
    National Chengchi University · Department of Psychology · National Chengchi University
    Taipei City
    Mental Health Administration, Community Mental Health Center (CMHC), Needs Assessment, Community Resources, Social Indicators of Mental Health, Outcome-Based Evaluation, Prioritization of Mental Health Services, Mental Health Policy
  • Mar 2008–
    Feb 2009
    Research: Planning of Government’s Mental Health Administration Based on Needs of Community Residents of Taiwan’s all 25 Counties/Cities : Integrating Community Resources, Organizational Structure and Professional Human Resources, and Program Evaluation(1/2)
    National Chengchi University · Department of Psychology · National Chengchi University
    Taipei
    Mental Health Administration, Community Mental Health Center (CMHC), Needs Assessment, Outcome-Based Evaluation, Evidence-Based Practice, Happiness, Mental Health Policy
  • Jan 2007–
    Dec 2007
    Research: The NCCU Undergraduate Student' Perceptions and Expections of the Learning Environment: A Survey Study on University Affairs Development
    National Chengchi University · Department of Psychology · National Chengchi University
    Taipei City
  • Sep 2005–
    Jul 2006
    Research: A Survey Study of After-School Activities and Problems of the Disadvantaged Children and Adolescents in Nan-ao and Shou-feng Township: Viewpoints from Students and Adults
    World Vision Taiwan · Department of R & D
    Non-Profit Organization
  • Jul 2004–
    Dec 2004
    Research: Building Performance Measurement Guidelines Based on Empowerment Evaluation for Community Mental Health Centers in Taiwan
    Public Health Bureau,Taichung County · Center for Mental Health Services
    Government Administration
  • Sep 2001–
    Jun 2002
    Research: Evaluating an intervention of Spirituality & religion for homeless people: Results of a 3-month follow-up
    Taipei City Government · Homeless Person's Shelters
    Government Administration
  • Aug 2001–
    Apr 2002
    Research: A Study on Coping Strategies of School-Based for Pregnant Teens in High School Stage
    Ching Kuo Institute of Management and Health · Department of Nursing · Ching Kuo Institute of Management and Health
    Keelung City
  • Apr 2001–
    Jul 2001
    Research: A Survey on the Implementation and Evaluation of Primary Prevention and Secondary Prevention in Community Mental Health Centers in Taiwan
    National Chengchi University · Department of Psychology · National Chengchi University
    Taipei City

Education

  • Jul 2002
    Juilliard School
    ELS Program
    United States of America (USA) · New York City
  • Sep 2001
    Homeless Person's Shelters
    Counseling Practicum Intern
    Taiwan · Taipei City
  • Sep 1999–
    Jul 2005
    National Chengchi University
    Psychology · Master of Science
    Taiwan · Taipei City

Awards & achievements

  • Sep 1999
    Award: The Research Creativity Award from National Science Council, Taiwan

Other

  • Languages
    English and Mandarin Chinese(native speaker)
  • Scientific Memberships
    Society for Community Research and Action (2003- present)
    Society for Prevention Research (2003-2005)
    American Evaluation Association (2005-2006)
    The Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (2003-2006)
    American Psychological Association (2000-2005)
    American Psychological Association Graduate Students (2000-2005)
  • Other Interests
    Invited Address to the Volunteer Training Program, Bureau of Social Affairs, Taichung City Government (2004)
    Invited Address to the Volunteer Training Program, Bureau of Social Affairs, Hsinchu City Government (2003)
    Invited Address to the 2003 Placement and Counseling Conference for the Homeless, The Ministry of Interior, R.O.C. (2003)

Following (8)

17
Followers
Past advisors
Ph.D. (1997~1998)
Ph.D. (1999~2005) Hsiu-Shuang Huang
Chia-Feng Chen