Ajou holds a workshop for all the professors

[16.08.30]

On August 29th, Ajou University held a workshop for all the professors in Dasan Hall Auditorium for the fall semester of the 2016 academic year. President Dong Yeon Kim and about 250 professors, including those with administrative positions, attended the workshop.

It consisted of three sessions with a variety of programs. In Session 1, there was a briefing on major issues of the University and Session 2 introduced newly launched departments and opinions from younger professors. In Session 3, the professors in attendance had an opportunity for exchanges.

The workshop began with a presentation of a plaque of appreciation to Professor Dong Yoon Kim who is retiring from the University. Professor Kim said, "I thought I should say goodbye to all my colleagues. I want to thank Ajou because I have worked here for the last twenty-five years. I leave the University with gratefulness in mind."

In the first session, presentations were made on main projects being carried out at the University. The presentations asked for the interest and participation of the faculty members. Professor Ji Houng Han (Department of Architecture) who presented about the University Library remodeling project said, "The paradigm regarding libraries is changing from a place to keep books to a multifaceted study space and we are planning to remodel the library based on that trend."

The presentation by Professor Yang Ho Nam (Graduate School of Public Affairs) was entitled "Career Development Strategy for the University Students." He explained the ‘Cheer Up, Change Up’ program that Ajou has developed to help students find jobs and start their own businesses in the challenging employment market. Then, Professor Ji Man Cho (Law School) introduced the recently enacted anti-corruption law and things that the faculty members should know. Professor and Director of the Sexual Harassment Counseling Center Ji Hae Kang (Department of English Language and Literature) presented on the prevention of sexual harassment on campus.

The second session began with an introduction of newly launched departments, including the Department of Defense and Digital Convergence and the Department of Cyber Security, followed by a presentation of a project conducted by Professor Hae Jung Suk and her students, and a video entitled 'How to Make Your Lecture Impressive' that won the UCC Contest Award by the Center for Teaching and Learning Development. Then, professors who have worked for less than five years presented their ideas and opinions about the University, which were welcomed by other participants.

The session ended with the Ajou Quiz Show in which Professor Chul Hwan Joo (Department of Culture and Contents) served as the MC. The quizzes were based on facts about the University. In addition, there were musical performances by Professor Hyun Joon Shin (Department of Digital Media), Professor Tae Won Park (Department of Mechanical Engineering), and Professor Churl Ki Min (Department of Biological Sciences) during the program.

< Professor Dong Yoon Kim who is retiring from the University gives a farewell speech.>

< Professor Ji Houng Han gives a presentation on the University Library remodeling project. >

< Professor Yang Ho Nam presents on the ‘Cheer Up, Change Up’ initiative – a career development program that will help students find jobs and start their own businesses.>

< Professor Hyun Joon Shin, Professor Tae Won Park, and Professor Churl Ki Min perform with their band.>