Konyang University facts for kids

Konyang Union (GCC Building)

Konyang University (건양대학교) is a private university in South Korea. It was started in 1991. The university has two main locations: one in Nonsan and another in Daejeon.

The Nonsan campus is the biggest. It has over 10,000 students. They can choose from more than 40 different study areas. Many of these areas focus on practical skills. About 230 students come from other countries. The Daejeon campus specializes in health-related studies. This includes Western medicine, medical technology, and nursing. Around 700 students are studying for advanced degrees. The university is officially recognized by the Korean Council for University Education.

In 2011, Konyang University was one of the first private universities in South Korea to offer military science as a major. This means students could study topics related to the military. The current president of the university is Dr. Kim Hi-soo. He received a special award in 2006 for his great work in education.

In 2013, the South Korean government changed how it supported universities. They wanted to help schools that were doing well. Konyang University applied for funding for seven different projects. All seven projects were approved! This brought in a lot of money, about 49 billion won (which is millions of US dollars). This money helps the university offer even better programs.

Amazing Achievements at Konyang University

Konyang University Hospital.

Konyang University has achieved many important things. These achievements show its dedication to excellent education.

ACE Program: Boosting Teaching Excellence

In 2010, Konyang University was chosen for the ACE program. ACE stands for "Advancement of College Education." This program helps universities improve their teaching. Konyang was one of only eleven schools picked for this honor.

One key part of Konyang's ACE program is its special "e-portfolio" system. This system helps students manage their school life and future careers. Students can store their assignments and grades here. They can also add details about volunteer work or clubs they join. It's like an online resume that grows with them. Teachers also use the e-portfolio. They can post lectures and class materials. They can also enter grades and other important class information.

LINC Program: Connecting with Industries

In 2012, Konyang University was selected for the LINC program. LINC means "Leaders in INdustry-university Cooperation." This program helps universities work closely with businesses. The goal is to create new ideas and technologies. Konyang received special support for five years. This funding helps them innovate and partner with industries.

One exciting result of the LINC program is the CICS college. CICS stands for the College of Interdisciplinary & Creative Studies.

PRIME Project: Preparing for Future Jobs

In 2016, Konyang University was chosen for the PRIME project. PRIME means "PRogram for Industrial needs-Matched Education." This project helps universities prepare students for jobs that are in high demand. It encourages more students to study engineering fields. The PRIME project provides billions of won to selected universities. This funding helps them offer new and improved courses.

CICS: A New Way to Learn

The College of Interdisciplinary & Creative Studies (CICS) is a special college at Konyang University. It started in 2012 and welcomed its first students in 2013. CICS focuses on students and their unique learning styles. Its main goal is to help students become well-rounded. They learn skills that modern companies need.

CICS has four main schools and one division:

• Global Frontier School
• Medical Bioscience School
• School of Integrated Information Technology
• Digital Design School
• Liberal Arts

Students in CICS get a special four-week intensive education. When they graduate, they usually have two majors. One is their main subject, and the other is in Liberal Arts. They can also choose a minor from another school.

Helping Graduates Find Jobs

Konyang University has a great record for helping its students find jobs. For four years in a row, it was ranked first among universities of its size in South Korea. This means a very high percentage of its graduates found jobs. Even though the way job placement is measured has changed, Konyang still helps its students succeed. For example, in 2013, it was ranked third in the whole country for job placement among four-year universities.

Important Faculty Members

Konyang University has many talented professors. Here are a few:

• Kim Tae-woo: A retired professor who used to lead the Korea Institute for National Unification.
• Lee Yoon-jin: A professor who teaches Environmental Engineering.

See also

In Spanish: Universidad de Konyang para niños