Professor Yujin Sang of Changwon National University Elected as the 26th Standing President of the National Teachers' Association

Yujin Sang, the 26th Standing Chairman of the National Federation of Professors' Associations of Public Universities.
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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] Yoo Jinsang, chairman of the Changwon National University Professors' Association and Council, has become the 26th standing chairman of the National Association of Professors of Public Universities.

Yoo, who is also a professor in the Department of Architecture at the College of Engineering, was elected at the regular general meeting of the National Association held at Jeju National University from the 30th to the 31st of last month.

According to the university, the National Association represents about 18,000 full professors from 40 national and public universities nationwide, and Yoo will serve a one-year term starting March 1.

Chairman Yoo said, "I feel a heavy responsibility in taking on the position of chairman of the National Association at a time when national and public universities are facing difficulties due to population decline and tuition freezes," adding, "I will continue the efforts made by the 25th term to strengthen the status of the National Association, secure the representation of faculty organizations, normalize the faculty compensation system, and cooperate with organizations such as the National Council of University Presidents and the National Association of Professors of Public Universities for the enactment and revision of higher education-related laws including the National University Act."

He presented eight pledges including ▲ opening various channels for fostering regional universities ▲ consultations with the Ministry of Education, the Education Committee, and local governments ▲ promotion of a separate human rights center to secure faculty rights ▲ efforts to improve the financial soundness and support for national and public universities ▲ demands for support measures for regional universities beyond preferential treatment for metropolitan universities and realistic university evaluation criteria ▲ research on inspection and countermeasures for the Ministry of Education's four major education reform areas.

He also announced operational plans such as continuing the co-chair system, developing and promoting university policies linked to general elections, operating a policy committee for key tasks, running a legal expert advisory group, holding education policy forums and strengthening public higher education promotion, enhancing networks with the National Balanced Development Committee, planning committees, local politicians, and the media, and activating a special response team for the Ministry of Education’s authority transfer to local governments.

Chairman Yoo stated, "Correcting university education and policies is the clearest way to build a premium nation," and added, "I will serve enthusiastically so as not to disappoint the dedication and passion of professors at national and public universities across the country."

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