"Social Contribution Mileage Provided" Busan City and Universities Sign Agreement Linking Extracurricular Activities

Busan City Encourages Local University Students to Participate in Major Domestic and International Events and Projects

Creating Value from City Administration Participation Experience, Establishing Reward System Linked to University Extracurricular

Examples of Non-Curricular Programs at Universities Responding to 4C Competencies.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] Busan Metropolitan City (Acting Mayor Lee Byung-jin) and 15 universities in the Busan area have signed a business agreement to jointly operate Busan-style extracurricular activities and activate social contribution mileage for university students.

The participating universities are Kyungsung University, Dongmyung University, Dongseo University, Dong-A University, Dong-Eui University, Pukyong National University, Busan University of Foreign Studies, Pusan National University, Silla University, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Gyeongnam Information University, Daedong University, Dongju University, Busan Gyeongsang University, and Busan Institute of Science and Technology.

Through this agreement, the local government and universities will activate the joint operation of extracurricular activities, establish the social contribution mileage system for university students, and jointly nurture outstanding local talents that meet future demands.

University students in the Busan area will have their participation in various domestic and international events and projects (competitions, supporters, policy committees, volunteer work, etc.) organized by Busan City and its funded institutions recognized as extracurricular activity achievements by their respective universities.

They will earn mileage that grants graduation certification and scholarship benefits, and gain broad and diverse experiences to build portfolios for self-directed competency enhancement and employment preparation.

Busan City plans to actively encourage and activate local university students' participation in various projects and city administration led by the city, while jointly responding with local universities to the rapid changes in the educational environment accelerated by the COVID-19 crisis.

▲ Mutual cooperation for digital-based higher education innovation and non-face-to-face education transition in the extracurricular field (utilizing non-face-to-face content such as online special lectures) ▲ Strengthening cooperation in joint content development and sharing of specialized content between the city and universities to enhance the competitiveness of local universities and nurture outstanding talents.

Acting Mayor Lee Byung-jin of Busan said, “Local universities are the growth engine of our city, and we are devising various ways for the city and universities to jointly respond and cooperate with the rapid changes in the educational environment,” adding, “Busan City will take the lead in providing abundant experiences together with universities that can cultivate students’ spirit of challenge, critical thinking, and leadership.”