Well, it's been nearly 14 years ever since I arrived in Gangneung and laded a job here to teach English at Catholic Kwandong University. It has been dramatic in terms of what I and my other fomer cowokers have experienced from the beginning. Catholic Kwandong University boasts of its 60 year long history and was taken over by a catholic foundation last year in the wake of the unni's financial crisis. So, things certainly got better here. I try not to take things for granted and have to admit Catholic Kwandong University is indeed the workplace that helped me settle here with my family. The campus cafeteria is where I first met my wife for our first date!!! Figure it was 15 years ago.
During the recent trainsition, there have been some politics which drove everyone into turmoil, but guess what, isn't it the same out there? I know that many of my coworkers [not all] left the school with much regret and disappointment, but I just think it's the way it is at work. Their resentment only got worse when it was time for them to move on. This is something the unni has to think about.
One thing I regret the most is that they scrapped all the English conversation programs that started in 2002 where all the students were instructed to practice English skills with native speakers.
Well, I'd say it was a success, but the management needed more statistics to justify the success.
If one starts looking at the students' academics as a political issue, that is where problems happen.
Well, Catholic Kwandong University then comes up with lots of changes in its academic structure.
Some new majors like Broadcasting, Beauty and Healthcare, Computer Graphic Design, Airline Management and Transport, Media Creation are the ones that will look to attract the students out there....
Wish I could write more, but gotta go to pick up my kids~~
2015년 4월 25일 토요일
2015년 4월 22일 수요일
Introducting Catholic Kwandong Unviersity [가톨릭관동대학교]
Catholic Kwandong University [In Korean: 가톨릭관동대학교]
Official Website Address:
1. http://www.cku.ac.kr/mbshome/mbs/CKU_eng/index.do
2. http://www.kdin.org/eng/[International Relations and Education Institute]
Contact: 82-33-649-7085
The following Edited By Jaerok Lee
[Assistant Professor, Dept. of English Lang & Lit.]
Contact: koreajay22@gmail.com / koreajay@naver.com
Brief History
Catholic Kwandong University [formerly Kwandong University] was founded in 1954. At the initial stage, it opened as an institute of advanced education on April 26, 1955 and became a four-year formal college in 1959. In the 1960‘s, the corporate name was changed to Kwandong Educational Foundation, laying a cornerstone for rapid development. Diocese of Incheon [Incheon Catholic Foundation] took over Kwandong University and founded Catholic Kwandong University on Sept. 1st, 2014.Educational Ideals
Under The Spirit of Catholicism, CKU aspires to have an awe-based consciousness towards all humans, nature, and life forms and to train passionate professionals by preserving and imparting the truth (Verum) in all its forms.
Educational Goals
- To train leaders under the Spirits of Catholicism.
- To train professionals who will contribute to growth of the nation and the world.
- To train intellectual students who embrace our shared humanity.
CKU at a glance!
A whole new beginning!
Catholic Kwandong University, under the management of Incheon Catholic Foundation established by Diocese of Incheon, has just set sail for a new future on September 1st, 2014. Catholic Kwandong University has its educational goals set on training leaders under the Spirits of Catholicism, developing professionals who will contribute to growth of the nation and the world, and nurturing intellectual students who embrace our shared humanity. With these goals in mind, Catholic Kwandong University always puts student-oriented education first.
Subdivided and customized person-to-person teaching programs
Catholic Kwandong University provides a variety of specialized educational programs, such as an advisor system for reading, and person-to-person, student-oriented, custo
mized teaching programs.
mized teaching programs.
Efficient English language programs taught by native speakers
Catholic Kwandong University offers many efficient English language programs managed by competent visiting professors from English speaking countries.
A modern and easy access information campus
Catholic Kwandong University is fully equipped with up-to-date A/V and satellite broadcasting systems for foreign language education and academic research. Furthermore, this school has been trying to build a comprehensive information service network through installation of an on-campus LAN and internet system.
Practical education to meet various demands of society
Catholic Kwandong University has revamped its academic structure in such way as to meet the demands of society in accordance with the preference of students and the changing situation of domestic and international job markets. With heavy emphasis on foreign language and computer education, this university is trying to produce men and women of ability, able to easily adapt to the rapidly changing international environment.
Advisor System [Professor-Student Programs]
Catholic Kwandong University has set up a direct person-to-person advisor system through which students can access additional help in choosing their majors and planning their future careers. Students and professors meet more than at least once a week to discuss the students' academic progress at school and their goals after graduation.
The creation of a society based upon humanism
Culture has become a key word for the 21st century. Based on Catholic truth, Catholic Kwandong University has endeavored to create sound campus culture filled with youthful vigor and fun. The creation of a human-centered culture, which is the pursuit of the university.
State-of-the-art University Library
The University Library has equipped itself with up-to-date facilities and computerized data and collections. In the electronic library, users have access to academic materials and information from around the world. With its quick and efficient service, the library attracts many students and community members.
Comfortable dormitories
The on-campus dormitories accommodate a total of 3,300 students. In particular, Universetel, an eight-story dormitory building that can accommodate 900 people, provides additional comfort and convenience to both students and visitors.
For Academic Courses Offered at Catholic Kwandong University:
For the students' campus life at Catholic Kwandong University:
2015년 4월 19일 일요일
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