Cheongam University Holds Farewell Ceremony for 5th President Seo Hyungwon

A heartfelt farewell speech that gifted tears of emotion... followed by a moment of silence

[Suncheon=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Cheongam University (President Seo Hyung-won) held a farewell ceremony on the 29th for the 5th President Seo Hyung-won, who is retiring after a four-year term.

President Seo Hyung-won took office in October 2017 and, with the full support of the faculty and staff through his "leadership of communication," has led Cheongam University’s vision and challenges.

He devoted all his efforts to overcoming the difficult challenges and tasks facing the university, ensuring that everyone united to fulfill the vision and promises so as not to fall behind the times, and worked hard for the university’s development and resolution of internal issues.

As a result, Cheongam University achieved significant outcomes such as being selected as an "Autonomous Improvement University for 3 years" in the 2nd cycle of the University Basic Competency Diagnosis in February 2018, obtaining a "4-year accreditation for specialized college institutional evaluation," and being selected as a "General Financial Support University for 3 years" in this year’s 3rd cycle of the University Basic Competency Diagnosis. Consequently, Cheongam University will receive 3.7 billion KRW in annual government financial support for the next three years, establishing a foundation for sustainable growth.

In his farewell address, President Seo said, "During the four years, all faculty and staff worked together to overcome difficult situations and achieved good results in various evaluations and government financial support projects. I am grateful for their united efforts."

He added, "Although I am leaving the school, I will watch and support Cheongam University’s further development and growth, and I ask all faculty and staff to unite and work hard for this."

Despite being a non-face-to-face event, about 200 internal and external guests and faculty members who heard the retirement news rushed to attend, expressing their regret at parting with President Seo.

Attendees said, "His sincere farewell speech brought tears to our eyes," and "Professor Choi Eun-joo from the Department of Nursing gave an emotional gift."

President Seo also left the school, saying he would not forget the heartfelt feelings sent by the faculty and staff.

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