Mokpo National University Opens Various Facilities to Residents

Use of Lecture Facilities, Library, and Golf Practice Range... High Satisfaction

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Mokpo National University (President Song Ha-cheol) has been opening major university facilities such as lecture rooms, libraries, golf practice ranges, and fitness centers to promote win-win cooperation between local residents and related organizations.

According to Mokpo National University on the 7th, local residents have frequently used the library and golf practice range individually. However, the utilization of large lecture halls was somewhat low.

Mokpo National University Campus
[Photo by Mokpo National University]

In response, the university established the 'Guidelines for Permission and Fee Collection for University Facility Use' in May last year and widely promoted the usage procedures of major university facilities by producing and distributing the MNU Facility Rental Guide leaflet.

As a result, from June to December last year, various events and performances of local communities and related organizations in the jurisdiction, such as Cheonggye-myeon Senior Citizens' Day, Cheonggye Middle School musical performances, Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education training, and Jeonnam Provincial Government events, were held a total of 40 times over about six months at the Dorim Campus 70th Anniversary Hall and Namak Campus Auditorium.

An official from the General Affairs Department of Mokpo National University stated, “The average usage fee for various facilities at Mokpo National University is about 180,000 KRW per use, and even for the 70th Anniversary Hall auditorium with over 700 seats, the 4-hour usage fee is around 500,000 KRW, which is very affordable. User satisfaction is high, and inquiries for reuse are increasing, so we hope for much affection and interest from local residents.”

President Song Ha-cheol said, “Starting from the 2023 academic year, we will frequently hold guest lectures and weekend festivals to create a ‘fun campus’ where leisure and culture thrive,” adding, “We plan to actively build an ‘open campus’ that coexists with the local community by breaking down barriers between the village and the school and hosting weddings, performances, and exhibitions at school facilities.”

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