Namyangju City Signs MOU with Metropolitan Universities
for Pilot Operation of "Namyangju Ieum University"
Full-Scale Cooperation Connecting Universities and Local Communities
On July 31, Namyangju City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Joo Gwangdeok) signed a memorandum of understanding at the City Hall Integrity Room for the pilot operation of the "Namyangju Ieum University," a Namyangju-style lifelong learning center for towns, townships, and neighborhoods, in collaboration with universities and residents' autonomy centers.
Joo Kwangdeok, mayor of Namyangju, is signing a business agreement on the 31st in the City Hall Integrity Room for the pilot operation of 'Namyangju Ieum University,' a Namyangju-style lifelong learning center for eup, myeon, and dong, in collaboration with universities and community centers. Provided by Namyangju City
"Namyangju Ieum University" is a project that connects each local area with a university on a one-to-one basis to identify residents' learning needs and integrate outstanding university resources, thereby providing customized lifelong learning opportunities for residents. It was designed to establish a Namyangju-style lifelong learning model that reflects the unique characteristics of each town, township, and neighborhood.
Through this agreement, the city matched five residents' autonomy centers with five universities in the Seoul metropolitan area on a one-to-one basis.
The matching configuration is as follows: Wabu-eup with Seoul National University of Science and Technology Lifelong Education Institute, Jinjeop-eup with Kyungbok University Lifelong Education College, Hwado-eup with Seoul Women's University Lifelong Education Institute, Dasan 1-dong with Korea University Future Education Institute, and Byeollae-dong with Sahmyook University Lifelong Education Institute.
The signing ceremony was attended by 28 people, including Mayor Joo Gwangdeok, heads of residents' autonomy (committees), and directors of university lifelong education institutions. The event proceeded in the following order: introduction of attendees, explanation of the purpose of the agreement, and signing of the memorandum.
Mayor Joo Gwangdeok stated, "'Namyangju Ieum University' is a new lifelong learning platform that inherits the spirit of learning of Jeong Yak-yong. As Jeong Yak-yong said, 'Do not fear the outcome, just begin,' I hope this project will mark a great beginning in the field of lifelong education."
He added, "I would like to thank the universities and residents' autonomy officials who cooperated to make this pilot operation possible."
Through this agreement, the city plans to form a close-knit network with local residents, establish a cooperative system between universities and the community, and convert the human and material resources of universities into learning assets. In addition, based on the results of the pilot operation, the city plans to expand lifelong learning centers in towns, townships, and neighborhoods tailored to the characteristics of each region.
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