'Excellence in Gender Equality Efforts at National Universities' 10 Selected Including Seoul National University, Gunsan University, and Chuncheon National University of Education

Ministry of Education Announces 2022 National University Gender Equality Support Project Best Practices and Evaluation Results

[Photo by Seoul National University] Seoul National University

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Byung-don] Among 39 national universities last year, 10 universities including Seoul National University, Gunsan National University, and Chuncheon National University of Education were selected as universities with outstanding efforts in promoting gender equality, such as the proportion of female full-time faculty and participation in campus decision-making processes.

The Ministry of Education announced the results of the "2022 National University Gender Equality Action Plan Implementation Evaluation" on the 27th.

In the first half of this year, the proportion of female full-time faculty at national universities was 19.5%, a slight increase from 18.9% last year. The participation rate of women in major committees increased from 18% in 2019 to 20.6% last year.

In this evaluation, 10 universities including ▲Gyeongsang National University ▲Seoul National University ▲Chungnam National University ▲Gangneung-Wonju National University ▲Gunsan National University ▲Seoul National University of Science and Technology ▲Incheon National University ▲Gwangju National University of Education ▲Cheongju National University of Education ▲Chuncheon National University of Education received a relatively excellent A (Excellent) grade.

The Ministry of Education selected universities with outstanding implementation performance (Seoul National University, Gunsan National University, Chuncheon National University of Education) through deliberation by the Gender Equality Education Deliberation Committee (University Faculty Appointment Gender Equality Subcommittee) based on the gender equality action plans and implementation results submitted by each university, and awarded the Minister of Education Award. Seoul National University showed remarkable results in the indicator of ‘gender diversity in decision-making bodies’ such as major positions and committees, Gunsan National University in ‘efforts to enhance gender diversity of new professors,’ and Chuncheon National University of Education in ‘efforts to realize a culture of gender equality within the university.’

On the other hand, nine universities including ▲Pukyong National University ▲Chonnam National University ▲Chungbuk National University ▲Kumoh National Institute of Technology ▲Mokpo National Maritime University ▲Hankyong National University ▲Korea Maritime and Ocean University ▲Daegu National University of Education ▲Busan National University of Education received the lowest C (Effort) grade.

Starting this year, according to the 7-step Gender Equality Action Plan (2022?2024), the scope of the project was expanded from existing national universities to national university corporations, and evaluation goals and indicators were partially improved. The evaluation goal was expanded from ‘increasing female representation’ to ‘securing gender diversity,’ and evaluation indicators included efforts to reduce ‘zero gender diversity departments and majors.’

Lee Ju-ho, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, said, “Creating an equal university culture is very important to strengthen the competitiveness of national universities and nurture diverse talents,” and added, “We will continue to provide detailed support so that national universities can responsibly promote gender equality policies.”

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