National Taipei University of Technology today said it has launched an investigation into a professor, after a graduate student committed suicide amid accusations of mistreatment and disputes over their thesis.
The university said that it has suspended the teacher’s instructional and non-urgent advising duties, with any disciplinary action pending the investigation results.
A friend of the deceased student said on social media that their suicide may have been related to their advisor’s mistreatment.
The friend attached screenshots as evidence to show that the professor frequently changed directions on the student’s thesis and research plan, revising the topic four times since January.
The university said it expressed its sincere condolences to the family after receiving notification yesterday, adding that faculty and students are deeply grieved by the loss.
The Office of Student Affairs has contacted the student’s family and set up a dedicated contact window to maintain close communication, assist with follow-up matters and provide support, the university said.
The university is taking the matter very seriously, adhering to the highest principles of responsibility and objectivity, and has launched an investigation and reported the incident, it said.
To ensure fairness and protect students’ rights, the school said it has taken decisive administrative action regarding the faculty member involved.
For essential academic matters such as graduation requirements or thesis defenses while the professor is suspended, the department chair and relevant administrators would jointly participate, it said.
Determining any responsibility would depend on the results of the investigation and relevant punishment would be handled in accordance with legal procedures, the university said.
The university’s counseling center would provide psychological counseling and follow-up assistance for students, faculty and peers affected by the incident, it added.
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