Kim Hyukjong, President of Gwangju University, Engages in Communication with Student Representatives Regarding COVID-19

"Development Direction, Actively Reflecting and Incorporating Student Opinions"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Kim Hyuk-jong, president of Gwangju University, communicated with student representatives on the 24th regarding COVID-19.

According to Gwangju University on the 24th, President Kim, along with Yoon Hong-sang, director of the Employment and Student Support Office, listened to opinions from 11 executives belonging to the Student Council and the General Club Federation about online classes and disinfection and quarantine work being implemented due to COVID-19.

President Kim stated, “Although we may not meet students' expectations, the university administration is making efforts,” and added, “As representatives of the students, I hope you will frequently convey difficulties, suggestions, and constructive directions. We will actively reflect on the opinions collected.”

He continued, “The university is enveloped in an unprecedented silence due to COVID-19,” and emphasized, “Please communicate with students who cannot come to school through various methods.”

Lee Min-wook (Department of Police Law and Administration, 4th year), president of the Student Council, said, “We will communicate with students through SNS such as YouTube and Facebook,” and added, “The recently produced ‘COVID-19 Overcoming Support Video’ received a good response, so we will produce even more videos to reach out to students.”

Meanwhile, President Kim sent an email titled ‘A Letter to the Beloved Students of Gwangju University’ to enrolled students the day before.

The email contained content about understanding the university’s response guidelines such as online classes and postponement of the semester end, and assured that suggestions would be actively reflected and addressed.

He also urged students to make efforts to prevent and contain COVID-19 for the health of themselves and their families, and to maintain personal hygiene.

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