Pyeongtaek University

Pyeongtaek University ({{Korean|hangul=평택대학교|hanja=平澤大學校}}) is a private research university located in Pyeongtaek, South Korea. Originating at Pierson Memorial Union Bible Institute in 1912, Pyeongtaek University is one of the oldest universities in South Korea.

History

Pierson Memorial Union Bible Institute was established according to the will of Dr. Arthur Tappan Pierson on October 15, 1911.

On December 29, 1980 Dr. Ki-Hung Cho applied and received juridical authorization to establish Pierson Memorial Institute Foundation and Pierson Bible Seminary raised to the status of a four-year formal school. On March 1, 1984 the school changed its name to Pierson College, and on March 1, 1996 Pierson University changed its name to Pyeongtaek University and Dr. Ki-Hung Cho inaugurated as the first president of Pyeongtaek University.{{cite web|url=http://english.ptu.ac.kr/content/contents.do?cid=2014031701001341188&menuId=654|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150412025136/http://english.ptu.ac.kr/content/contents.do?cid=2014031701001341188&menuId=654|archive-date=2015-04-12|title=PYEONGTAEK UNIVERSITY}} In 2023 the President is LEE, Dong-Hyun.{{cite web|url=http://english.ptu.ac.kr/contents/english/eng/president.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220214082404/english.ptu.ac.kr/contents/english/eng/president.html|archive-date=2022-02-14|title=Welcome to Pyeongtaek University!}}

University Establishment Philosophy

= University Ideals =

Bible, Union, Mission

The university's ideals of 'Bible, Union, and Mission' reflect the founding spirit of the university. Following the wishes of Reverend Pierce, the founder of the university, Underwood, the first president and missionary, established the Pierce Memorial Union Bible School in 1912 in Seoul, which was an interdenominational institution. This reflected the founding spirit of Pierce, which emphasized Bible education and interdenominational missionary work.

= Talent =

Heart, Cooperation, Creativity

The university aims to nurture individuals with 'Heart (Biblical character), Cooperation (working with others), and Creativity (leading change through challenges)' who will lead transformation through creative challenges and collaboration with others.

= Educational Purpose =

Cultivating Practical Talents with a Christian Worldview and Creative Knowledge

The purpose of education is to cultivate practical talents with a Christian worldview and creative knowledge, thereby meeting the needs of the world and addressing societal demands.

= Educational Objectives =

Character before Career: Nurturing individuals with Biblical character (Heart).
Collaboration with Community: Nurturing individuals with collaborative abilities (Cooperation).
Creativity toward Change: Nurturing individuals who lead change through creativity (Creativity).

'Character before Career' refers to cultivating individuals with Biblical character who can express logical thinking before choosing a career. 'Collaboration with Community' refers to nurturing individuals who understand others and work collaboratively to solve problems. 'Creativity toward Change' refers to nurturing individuals who lead change by exploring new fields through creative challenges.

= University Vision =

A Christian University that Transforms Communities and the World

The university's vision is that students, through the university's Christian educational programs, will lead change in their local communities and the global community.

= Development Goals =

ICT Convergence and International Logistics Hub University in the Yellow Sea Rim

This goal represents the future-oriented development of the university, linking it with the regional industry of Pyeongtaek and Pyeongtaek Port, aiming to specialize in ICT convergence and international logistics.

= Seven Core Competencies =

== Connection Between Talent and Seven Core Competencies ==

class="wikitable" \|+Core Competencies and Their Meaning by Talent !Talent !Core Competency !Meaning of Core Competency !Competency Elements
rowspan="2" \| Heart Talent !Character Competency \|The ability to serve society based on a positive worldview and proper character \| Positive self-image Desirable interpersonal relationships Community values
Communication Competency \|The ability to acquire knowledge, express one’s opinions, and listen to others \| Knowledge acquisition ability Knowledge delivery ability Knowledge sharing ability
rowspan="3" \| Cooperation Talent !Knowledge Convergence Competency \|The ability to create new knowledge by merging existing knowledge \| Convergent thinking ability Knowledge and information application ability New knowledge creation ability
Collaboration Competency \|The ability to create better value through communication and cooperation with others \| Self-directed learning ability Conflict management and mediation ability Collective intelligence utilization ability
Global Competency \|The ability to lead the global society based on various languages, social, and cultural competencies \| Foreign language communication ability Cultural acceptance ability International mindset
rowspan="2" \| Creativity Talent !Problem-Solving Competency \|The ability to diagnose and analyze problems and propose effective solutions \| Critical thinking ability Problem-solving ability Team project execution ability
Pioneering and Challenging Competency \|The ability to explore and design a career that matches one's talents and challenges proactively \| Self-awareness ability Career design ability Career development ability

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|+Core Competencies and Their Meaning by Talent

!Talent

!Core Competency

!Meaning of Core Competency

!Competency Elements

rowspan="2" | Heart

Talent

!Character Competency

|The ability to serve society based on a positive worldview and proper character

Positive self-image
Desirable interpersonal relationships
Community values

Communication Competency

|The ability to acquire knowledge, express one’s opinions, and listen to others

Knowledge acquisition ability
Knowledge delivery ability
Knowledge sharing ability

rowspan="3" | Cooperation

Talent

!Knowledge Convergence Competency

|The ability to create new knowledge by merging existing knowledge

Convergent thinking ability
Knowledge and information application ability
New knowledge creation ability

Collaboration Competency

|The ability to create better value through communication and cooperation with others

Self-directed learning ability
Conflict management and mediation ability
Collective intelligence utilization ability

Global Competency

|The ability to lead the global society based on various languages, social, and cultural competencies

Foreign language communication ability
Cultural acceptance ability
International mindset

rowspan="2" | Creativity

Talent

!Problem-Solving Competency

|The ability to diagnose and analyze problems and propose effective solutions

Critical thinking ability
Problem-solving ability
Team project execution ability

Pioneering and Challenging Competency

|The ability to explore and design a career that matches one's talents and challenges proactively

Self-awareness ability
Career design ability
Career development ability

= Five Key Strategies =

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!Upgrade

Strengthening educational competitiveness

!Neighbor

Specialization in the Yellow Sea Rim Hub University

!Interaction

Strengthening local cooperation

!Organization

Strengthening university infrastructure

!Needs

Enhancing service to demanders

* A-1. Strengthening major curricula

A-2. Improving and strengthening general education curricula
A-3. Establishing a core competency management system
A-4. Introducing dual majors, convergence majors, and flexible semesters to improve academic administration
A-5. Ensuring proper class size
A-6. Strict course management
A-7. Strict grading management
A-8. Ongoing management of new student enrollment rates
A-9. Ongoing management of student retention rates
A-10. Managing the compensation level for part-time instructors
A-11. Proportion of courses taught by full-time faculty