Suncheon National University Selects Professor Emeritus Jang Young-in as This Year's 'Proud Suncheon National University Member'

Jang Young-in, Professor Emeritus at Suncheon National University (Photo by Suncheon National University)

[Suncheon=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Suncheon National University (President Ko Young-jin) announced on the 13th that it has selected Professor Emeritus Jang Young-in of Suncheon National University as the ‘2022 Proud Suncheon National University Person’ in celebration of the university’s 87th anniversary this year.

The Proud Suncheon National University Person Selection Committee (hereinafter referred to as the Selection Committee) recognized that Professor Jang Young-in played a leading role in organizing the University Development Supporters Association, significantly contributed to expanding the development fund pledges and donations by the association’s executives, and established an administrative system for donor management and courtesy, thereby greatly contributing to the expansion of the university development fund.

The Selection Committee also explained that Professor Jang’s contribution was significant in helping the university continue to develop by participating as an editorial committee member in the publication of “30 Years of the Suncheon National University Development Support Foundation - Hidden Story,” which contains the history of the Suncheon National University Development Support Foundation and the stories of its contributors, thereby passing on the noble spirit of donors and the foundation’s development process to future generations.

“Hidden Story” contains vivid testimonies of donors who have served as a strong pillar for the university over 30 years, including high-value donors who contributed over 100 million KRW, directors of the Development Support Foundation, key executives of the Development Supporters Association, and former and current presidents of Suncheon National University. In this process, Professor Jang Young-in took the lead in planning interviews and writing.

Additionally, Professor Jang Young-in served as a professor in the Department of Social Physical Education at Suncheon National University for about 30 years, dedicating himself to student education, guidance, and research, nurturing many outstanding talents. He also held administrative positions such as Vice Dean of Student Affairs, Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Dean of the Graduate School of Business Administration, and Director of the Lifelong Education Center, directly contributing to enhancing educational quality and student rights.

The Proud Suncheon National University Person award was presented at the 87th anniversary ceremony held on the morning of the 13th at Wooseok Hall in the 70th Anniversary Memorial Hall of Suncheon National University.

Professor Emeritus Jang Young-in said, “I am pleased that the Hidden Story, which was planned to honor the intentions of many donors who united their hearts for the development of our university since the inception of the University Development Support Foundation, will remain as another university historical record.” He added, “I am grateful to receive this unexpected and honorable award, and I want to dedicate this honor to the development fund donors and the Hyangrim family who have worked hard for the university’s development for over 30 years.”

The ‘Proud Suncheon National University Person’ award is given to alumni who have combined character and virtue and contributed to the nation and society, thereby bringing honor to Suncheon National University, or to those who have worked or are working at Suncheon National University.

Since its inception in 2000, the award has been given to a total of 21 people up to last year.

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