KS's Global Insights into Higher Education

The adage "Universities are disappearing in the order in which cherry blossoms bloom" may seem cliché, but the crisis facing universities is indeed ongoing. In an era where universities are 'consumed', radical innovation in academia is an urgent task that can no longer be delayed for the sustainability of educational capabilities. In this regard, we (Korea University Alumni News) met Mr. KIM Kyuseok (Mick), who is actively involved in university education administration and believes that "universities must change rapidly and boldly to survive in accordance with global standards." Q)  What led you to work as a university staff member? I have been walking the path of a university staff member for 12 years, largely influenced by my senior who worked as a staff member at Korea University (KU) when I was a student. After taking my first steps as an educational administrator at the International Office of Sungkyunkwan University, I am currently working as an admis...

"We are millennials. We try to do that (find purpose) instinctively!" This is what Mark Zuckerberg said in his commencement speech at Harvard University in 2017. 'Decoding the MZ generation' has long been a critical interest for most conscious organizations. A Korean book addressing the sociocultural characteristics of those born in the 90s even gained popularity through word-of-mouth, recommended by a former president of South Korea. At one prestigious corporation, executives even attended a lecture given by new hires from the MZ generation, creating quite a buzz. The heart of the 2030 electorate was also considered a decisive factor in the last election. As the keyword has become more prominent, academic research on the subject has increased, and various writings and papers are readily available. Now, even articles featuring 90s-born professors are emerging, making it clear that a new wave of generations has arrived in academia. Over a decade has passed since the in...