KCUE Brochure
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Korean Council for University for Education Council Korean Korean Council for University Education Korean Council for University Education 2 3 KOREAN COUNCIL FOR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION KOREAN COUNCIL FOR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION 2 3 CONTENTS KOREAN COUNCIL FOR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION 04 • History of KCUE • Organization Chart & Staff AUTONOMOUS MANAGEMENT OF UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS PROCESS 08 • Standardization and Management of University Admissions Guidelines • Establishing a Foundation for University Admissions Guidelines to Promote Public Education • Student Counsel on University Admissions INFORMATION DISCLOSURE FOR GREATER TRANSPARENCY IN UNIVERSITY 16 KOREAN COUNCIL FOR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION • Public Disclosure of University Information • Standard Classification System EVALUATION AND ACCREDITATION TO ENSURE QUALITY ASSURANCE IN UNIVERSITY EDUCATION 19 • University Evaluation and Accreditation • University Evaluation from Industry-Perspective POLICY RESEARCH TO ENHANCE COMPETITIVENESS 23 • Policy Development & Suggestions KOREAN COUNCIL FOR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION • Publication of Academic Journal, R&D Support • Actions to Ease Regulations in Higher Education TALENT DEVELOPMENT FOR FACULTY AND STAFF 26 • University Faculty/Staff Training • Greater Focus on General Education INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION 29 • International Collaboration • Cross-Border Mobility • Qualification Recognition INFORMATION AND FIGURES 35 • Korean Higher Education DIRECTORY 42 • Member Universities 4 5 KOREAN COUNCIL FOR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION As a consultation body of four-year universities across the nation, Korean Council for University Education (KCUE) makes policy proposals to enhance greater quality in higher education and facilitates cooperation between universities in areas of academic affairs, finance and facilities. As such, KCUE promotes sound development of university education by enhancing the autonomy and creativity of universities and ensuring the role of higher education for the public good. KCUE is putting an effort to lay the ground for the internationalization of higher education in Korea especially through curriculum and to promote cross-border mobility of students and KOREAN COUNCIL FOR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION faculties. KCUE also focuses on the role as a communication channel between the government and universities, as a facilitator and coordinator of discussions among member universities, and as an institution developing balanced and rational policies to advance higher education in Korea. WHO WE ARE • A non-profit, non-governmental association of 4-year universities • 200 member universities(2019) • Founded in 1982 KOREAN COUNCIL FOR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION LEGAL FOUNDATION • The Korean Council for University Education Act (declared on April 1984) WE PROVIDE A SERVICE TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM IN KOREA BY • Promoting a mutual understanding between universities in Korea • Supporting education policies to increase autonomy, accountability, and quality of universities ROLE & FUNCTIONS • Conduct research on higher education • Address common issues to policy makers and educators • Maintain quality assurance of institutions • Coordinate university admissions system • Provide training to university faculty/staffs • Provide information on university to public • Support HE internationalization and globalization 4 5 KCUE represents the voice of member universities to increase autonomy and promote mutual cooperation between universities for sound development of higher education in Korea. To do this, KCUE has played a pivotal role in communicating among universities, government, and the National Assembly in order to serve public interest. KOREAN COUNCIL FOR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION Government KOREAN COUNCIL FOR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION Universities Korean Council for University Education Public National Assembly KCUE, THE ACTIVE CHANNEL OF COMMUNICATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION 6 7 HISTORY OF KCUE APR. 02. General assembly for foundation of the KCUE (97 universities) 1982 APR. 08. Office opened (Yeouido, Seoul) OCT. 08. Approved as an incorporated association 1984 APR. 10. Promulgation of Korean Council for University Education Act (Act No. 3727) 1988 FEB. 08. Establishment of the Higher Education Research Center KOREAN COUNCIL FOR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION MAY. 03. Establishment of the Higher Education Training Center 1995 DEC. 14. Establishment of the University Education Guide Center 2008 FEB. 01. Office relocated to Sangam-dong (Mapo-gu, Seoul) SEP. 10. Establishment of the University Admission Counseling Center 2009 SEP. 21. Establishment of the University Accreditation Institute KOREAN COUNCIL FOR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION 2010 SEP. 30. Office relocated to Heunreung-ro (Seocho-gu, Seoul) JAN. 01. Establishment of Institute of the University Disclosure Center 2011 JUN. 23. Establishment of the Korea National Institute for General Education FEB. 15. Establishment of Institute of University Education Information 2012 DEC. 05. Office relocated to Gasan-dong (Geumcheon-gu, Seoul) 2017 JUN. 01. Establishment of Korea Academic Recognition Information Center (KARIC) 2018 AUG. 13. Hwang Hong Gyu inaugurated as the 13th Secretary General 2019 APR. 8. Kim Heon-Young inaugurated as the 24th Chairperson 6 7 ORGANIZATION CHART & STAFF (2019.6.) General Assembly Board of Trustees Chairperson Secretary General KOREAN COUNCIL FOR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION Korea Office of Office of Institute of Research Korean Higher National University University University Institute of University Education Institute for Innovation Admissions Education Higher Accreditation Training General Support Support Information Education Institute Institute Education Dep. of Management Support Management of Dep. Center of Policy Accreditation Program Management & Admissions University Research Planning Development Planning Team Planning Team Information Team 1 Team Team Disclosure Korea National Institute for KOREAN COUNCIL FOR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION General Korea Education Admissions Information Policy Academic Program Innovation Management Standardization Research Recognition Operation Support Team Team Team Team 2 Information Team Center International Admissions Cooperation Counseling Team Center 2019. 6 Staff Secretary General Head of Institute & Office Head of Team No. of employees Researcher Professional staff 1 7 15 21 72 8 9 01 AUTONOMOUS MANAGEMENT OF UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS PROCESS KOREAN COUNCIL FOR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION KOREAN COUNCIL FOR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION RESHAPING THE FRAMEWORK FOR UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS PROCESS Standardization and management of university admissions guidelines Establishing a foundation for university admissions guidelines to promote public education Student counsel on university admission STANDARDIZATION AND MANAGEMENT OF UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS GUIDELINES 8 9 Student Selection Framework for College Admissions OBJECTIVE To establish and develop and set the Student Selection Framework for College Admissions to ensure autonomy and predictability of college admissions process by reflecting various opinions from stakeholders KEY HIGHLIGHTS Proposal of basic directions and principles for college admissions process Bring school education Ensure a fair and just Simplify college Reinforce accountability back on track and curtail process for college admissions process of university private education costs admissions Legal basis KOREAN COUNCIL FOR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION • Article 34-5 of the Higher Education Act: Public Announcement of Plans for Selection of Applicants for Admission to University or College • Article 32 of the Enforcement Decree of the Higher Education Act: Public Announcement of Basic Rules on Screening of Applicants for Admission to University or College, etc • Article 33 thereof : Publication of Implementation Plans for Screening of Applicants for Admission to Universities and Colleges Preliminary announcement on college admissions process • Announce basic matters concerning the selection of applicants for admission to each university or college KOREAN COUNCIL FOR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION (at least two years and six months prior to academic year) • Formulate and publicly announce an implementation plan for the selection of applicants for admission to the university or college (at least one year and ten months prior to academic year) • Announce 'Guidelines on University Application' (end of April for early admissions; end of August for regular admissions) Facilitate the operations of the college admissions process and provide relevant information • Operate the College Admissions Screening Committee for consultation / coordination concerning pending issues on college admissions • Address the information gap on college admissions to facilitate preparations for at schools < Publications on College Admission Process > ESTABLISHING A FOUNDATION FOR UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS GUIDELINES TO PROMOTE PUBLIC EDUCATION 10 11 Support Universities to Contribute to Revitalization of High School Education OBJECTIVE • To support admissions screening that contributes to streamlining admission screening and revitalizing high school education • To ensure institutional autonomy and empower universities to operate admissions screening process DESCRIPTION • Select universities contributing to revitalizing high school education and provide financial support • Enhance universities to implement the admission system reliable and fair • Improve the admission system and encourage operational capabilities • Support education and extra curricular of high school KOREAN COUNCIL FOR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION KOREAN