Mokpo National University Receives 'A Grade' Incentive Evaluation in National University Development Project

"Recognized That Education Innovation Policy Is Moving in the Right Direction"

National Mokpo University (President Song Ha-cheol) received an 'A grade (Excellent grade)' in the incentive evaluation of the National University Development Project.

The National University Development Project is operated by the Ministry of Education and the National Research Foundation to establish national universities nationwide as central hubs for regional balanced development and to financially support the autonomous innovation of each national university. A total of 37 national universities participate in this project.

The Ministry of Education and others evaluate each national university based on indicators such as △innovation plans △core educational achievements △performance management, and provide additional incentives beyond basic support (formula project funds).

National Mokpo University Campus View

According to Mokpo University on the 10th, in the 2023 incentive evaluation, the university received high scores across various fields, including the 'innovation plan' based on △a student-centered education system breaking down barriers between departments and convergence education (recruitment without distinction of major or department), △restructuring of departments and fields tailored to regional and social demands, as well as the presentation of solid administrative and financial support plans to steadily back the plan, and the establishment of a three-stage performance feedback system to comprehensively manage the overall performance of university education.

Mokpo University is evaluated to have further solidified its status as a representative national university in the Jeonnam region by securing a total of 10.44 billion KRW in project funds (including incentives) from the National University Development Project along with this A grade result.

Cha Joo-hwan, Director of Planning who oversees Mokpo University's National University Development Project, said, "Receiving an A grade in this evaluation recognizes that Mokpo University's educational innovation policies are moving in the right direction," and added, "The additionally secured incentive funds will be prioritized for developing teaching methods, expanding education-related equipment and facilities, and improving the environment for students' education and welfare."

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