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Time for real progress in restructuring corrupt colleges
(Yonhap Editorial)
SEOUL, Sept. 5 (Yonhap) -- The education ministry on Monday released a list of 43 "bottom-ranked" private universities that will have their state subsidies partially cut or denied next year as part of a government drive to weed out poorly managed schools.
The ministry said it has chosen the universities based on the results of a university evaluation that used criteria such as graduates' employment rate, yearly enrollment and the number of full-time instructors. The ministry's move is interpreted as a signal to restructure poorly managed colleges and universities.
The government has spent a total of 1.59 trillion won (US$1.48 billion) in state subsidies to universities and colleges across the nation every year to help promote their research and development activities. Officials have said that an equal provision of funds to all schools would be a waste of taxpayer money and could end being a lifeline for uncompetitive colleges.
South Korea's number of universities and colleges has risen by more than 100 from 241 in 1990 to 346 as of last year, reflecting the fact that many colleges and universities have opened their doors to meet the growing demand of students who desire higher education at any cost. The growth of the number of those schools inevitably raised the number of substandard institutions. Some schools employed various illegal, irregular means to divert school funds for their private use, bringing forth financial crises.
The Board of Audit and Inspection is currently conducting precise audits of scores of colleges and universities under suspicion. The ministry said it plans to add schools found to have been involved in various irregularities to the list of schools to reduce or eliminate government subsidies.
The proportion of university graduates in advanced countries remained between 30 percent and 50 percent while that of Korea is at around 80 percent, the world's highest.
The excessive number of college and university graduates makes for a large number of unemployed graduates. About half of the college and university graduates who were fortunate to find employment are working in jobs that they believe don't befit their education.
To solve the problem of unemployment among college and university graduates, the restructuring of incompetent, substandard schools is inevitable.
Also, society needs to change the trend of young people seeking unnecessary higher education. The government announced it will make efforts to increase employment opportunities for high school graduates and reduce discrimination between high school and college graduates.
We hope college restructuring is carried out properly this time. The political circles should support the government by enacting relevant laws to prohibit discrimination against high school and college graduates and expedite the restructuring process.
SEOUL, Sept. 5 (Yonhap) -- The education ministry on Monday released a list of 43 "bottom-ranked" private universities that will have their state subsidies partially cut or denied next year as part of a government drive to weed out poorly managed schools.
The ministry said it has chosen the universities based on the results of a university evaluation that used criteria such as graduates' employment rate, yearly enrollment and the number of full-time instructors. The ministry's move is interpreted as a signal to restructure poorly managed colleges and universities.
The government has spent a total of 1.59 trillion won (US$1.48 billion) in state subsidies to universities and colleges across the nation every year to help promote their research and development activities. Officials have said that an equal provision of funds to all schools would be a waste of taxpayer money and could end being a lifeline for uncompetitive colleges.
South Korea's number of universities and colleges has risen by more than 100 from 241 in 1990 to 346 as of last year, reflecting the fact that many colleges and universities have opened their doors to meet the growing demand of students who desire higher education at any cost. The growth of the number of those schools inevitably raised the number of substandard institutions. Some schools employed various illegal, irregular means to divert school funds for their private use, bringing forth financial crises.
The Board of Audit and Inspection is currently conducting precise audits of scores of colleges and universities under suspicion. The ministry said it plans to add schools found to have been involved in various irregularities to the list of schools to reduce or eliminate government subsidies.
The proportion of university graduates in advanced countries remained between 30 percent and 50 percent while that of Korea is at around 80 percent, the world's highest.
The excessive number of college and university graduates makes for a large number of unemployed graduates. About half of the college and university graduates who were fortunate to find employment are working in jobs that they believe don't befit their education.
To solve the problem of unemployment among college and university graduates, the restructuring of incompetent, substandard schools is inevitable.
Also, society needs to change the trend of young people seeking unnecessary higher education. The government announced it will make efforts to increase employment opportunities for high school graduates and reduce discrimination between high school and college graduates.
We hope college restructuring is carried out properly this time. The political circles should support the government by enacting relevant laws to prohibit discrimination against high school and college graduates and expedite the restructuring process.
