Changwon National University Elects Professor Yujinsang of College of Engineering as 22nd Chair of Faculty Council

The 22nd Chairperson Group of the Faculty Association at Changwon National University. [Image source=Changwon National University]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] Changwon National University announced on the 1st that Professor Yoo Jin-sang was elected as the 22nd Chairperson of the Professors' Council.

The Changwon National University Professors' Council held the "22nd Changwon National University Professors' Council Chairperson Election" on November 30 and elected Professor Yoo as the new Chairperson of the Professors' Council. Professors Lee Sang-bin and Park Bo-hyun were appointed as Vice Chairpersons, Professor Han Ji-seok as Policy Director, and Professor Yoo Dae-woong as Secretary General.

The new executive team will serve for two years from March 1, 2022, to February 29, 2024.

In their statements, the executive team once again emphasized detailed pledges such as retirement planning and respect for retired professors, restoring the status of professors and the Professors' Council, reinstating the functions of the Space Adjustment Committee, guaranteeing welfare for new and young professors, strengthening communication with the university headquarters, and enhancing communication between the Professors' Council and professors.

Chairperson Yoo said, "The new executive team, embracing the principle of 'Hwaibudong (Harmony but not Sameness),' expresses deep gratitude and respect for the previous Professors' Council executive team's efforts toward university harmony and development, and we will inherit their roles to the fullest extent." He added, "Facing a dynamic period of transformation, we promise not to neglect the differentiated and new roles the university faces."

This election was held after several postponements due to the lack of candidates for the Professors' Council Chairperson position, and concluded with a high level of interest and participation, achieving a final approval rate of 92.14% (332 eligible voters, 280 total votes cast, turnout rate 84.34%).

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