Suncheon National University College of Future Convergence, Remote Non-Face-to-Face Communication Event Between Dean and Students Held

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Suncheon National University (President Ko Young-jin) College of Future Convergence announced that, in accordance with the non-face-to-face class operation guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19, it held a ‘Remote Non-Face-to-Face Communication Event between the Dean and Enrolled Students’ on the 14th to resolve learning difficulties of adult learners and provide active administrative support.

The communication event was attended by Kim Hyun-deok, Dean of the College of Future Convergence, six administrative staff members, and 15 students from five departments. Considering the circumstances of adult learners balancing work and study, the event was conducted as a real-time video conference from 7 PM to 8 PM for one hour.

Students participating in the communication event freely presented various opinions related to the College of Future Convergence, including difficulties with non-face-to-face classes, improvements to the educational environment that had been somewhat inconvenient during their three years of university life, operation of group face-to-face classes reflecting departmental characteristics, and the establishment of a small library available for working students at night.

A student from the Department of Logistics Business who participated in the event emphasized the advantages of non-face-to-face classes, saying, “I was able to safely complete a semester by taking classes online, which was a relief as I was pressed for time due to work.”

Kim Hyun-deok, Dean of the College of Future Convergence at Suncheon National University, responded, “I empathize with the diverse opinions of students heard through this event.” He added, “Although it is unfortunate that the second semester will also be conducted non-face-to-face due to COVID-19, we will spare no effort in all educational and administrative support to help students balance home, work, and study by improving the educational environment based on the suggestions.”

The College of Future Convergence plans to create an adult learner-friendly educational environment by reflecting the opinions presented at this communication event through △ improving the quality of non-face-to-face classes and supporting the activation of remote education △ expanding online and offline courses through the establishment of a blended learning model △ providing non-face-to-face psychological counseling △ introducing and operating an adult learner-friendly academic system.

Meanwhile, the College of Future Convergence at Suncheon National University operates five departments: Logistics Business, Convergence Industry, Animal Life Industry, Garden Culture Industry, and Social Service Counseling. It selects new students without a college entrance exam by reviewing documents and conducting interviews for those aged 30 or older who have graduated from high school or specialized high schools and have worked for more than three years.

In particular, to help local adult learners balance work and study, online classes are expanded, and classes are conducted as intensive night sessions for 2-3 days and weekend classes. The early admission for next year is scheduled to take place from the 23rd to the 28th, with an enrollment quota of 101 students. For detailed admission information, inquiries can be made to the administrative office of the College of Future Convergence.

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