Ministry of Education's First Evaluation of Remote Universities... 4 Out of 19 Receive A Grade

Kyung Hee Cyber University, Busan Digital University, Seoul Cyber University, Sejong Cyber University
to Utilize for Financial Support Projects and Foreign University Curriculum Operations

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] The Ministry of Education has disclosed the results of the accreditation evaluation for cyber universities (distance universities). This is the first time an accreditation evaluation has been conducted for distance universities.

On the 29th, the Ministry of Education, the Korea Education and Research Information Service, and the Korea Council for Cyber Universities announced that the final results of the '2020 Distance University Accreditation and Competency Diagnosis' were notified to each university.

The Ministry of Education conducted evaluations on 19 cyber universities to comprehensively assess management, educational environment, and curriculum of distance universities. This was to inspect the educational environment, encourage voluntary improvements by universities, and strengthen the learning rights of students.

The universities that received an A grade in the diagnosis were Kyung Hee Cyber University, Busan Digital University, Seoul Cyber University, and Sejong Cyber University.

Kyung Hee Cyber University received excellent scores in university management, finance, and class areas; Busan Digital University in university management and finance; Seoul Cyber University in faculty and staff areas; and Sejong Cyber University in curriculum, faculty and staff, students, and distance education infrastructure areas.

The Ministry of Education explained, "The accreditation evaluation was conducted on the premise that results would not be disclosed and was not intended to impose penalties. Consulting was provided to universities with a C grade. Through the diagnostic report, universities will establish their own development plans and pursue improvements autonomously."

There are 4 universities (21.1%) with an A grade, 12 universities (63.1%) with a B grade, and 3 universities (15.8%) with a C grade. Scores of 90 or above receive an A grade, 75 to 90 a B grade, 60 to 75 a C grade, and below 60 a D grade. No universities received a D grade.

The Ministry of Education plans to link these diagnostic results with financial support projects for distance universities, use them for accreditation related to curriculum operation with foreign universities, and provide consulting for improving the educational environment of universities.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education Yoo Eun-hye said, "Based on the diagnostic results, each university is expected to establish its own development strategies and foster areas of strength. The Ministry of Education will do its best to prepare a diagnostic system that induces specialization of distance universities by reflecting the increasing demand for distance education and new technology environments."

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