The real reason for opposing Dongduk Women's University's engineering department (ft. Dongduk Women's University protest, Dongduk Women's University engineering department conversion controversy, Dongduk Women's University admission, level)

We analyze the controversy surrounding Dongduk Women's University's engineering conversion. We objectively examine the Dongduk Women's University protests, the Dongduk Women's University engineering conversion controversy, the level of Dongduk Women's University, and the level of admission.

1. Controversy over Dongduk Women's University's conversion to engineering: Reasons for opposing the conversion to a women's university

Recently, Dongduk Women's University has been embroiled in a major issue due to the controversy over the conversion to engineering.



As the school-age population declines and universities are having difficulty recruiting new students, Dongduk Women's University is also considering converting to engineering as a strategy to secure revenue and attract new students.

But it's not simply a matter of converting to coeducational.

➡️ They explain that it is a complex issue directly related to the brand value of Dongduk Women's University, its identity as a women's university, and the sustainability of the school.



1) The identity of a women’s university represents the special brand value of a particular school.

Dongduk Women's University has been recognized as one of the most prestigious women's universities in Korea among many women's universities. If it were to change to "Dongduk University," it would lose the brand premium it has built up so far, and as a result, there is a risk of losing its existing competitive edge .

They explain that if the unique environment and educational values ​​of women's universities disappear, the unique characteristics of Dongduk Women's University will be diluted .



2) It will become difficult for women’s universities to maintain their educational and social roles.

Dongduk Women's University's Student Council 'Naran' released a statement on the 8th, saying, "We urge the withdrawal of Dongduk Women's University's engineering conversion."

The student council emphasized in a statement that “countless misogynistic crimes caused by discrimination against women, such as the Jinju convenience store assault case and the distribution of deepfake sexual exploitation videos based on Telegram, are threatening women.”

➡️He said , “As long as discrimination against women exists, women’s universities provide a space where discussions can be held safely free from the discrimination and hatred prevalent in society.”

He added, “Rather than switching to engineering, we should pursue the natural responsibility of a women’s university to advance women’s rights.”

3) Problems in terms of university sustainability

Engineering transition should not be approached solely from a financial perspective.

For a school to achieve sustainable development, it must establish itself as a university that current students, alumni, and potential future students can all trust.

➡️Dongduk Women's University may benefit financially from the engineering transition, but if this change damages the university's brand value in the long term, it could be a huge burden for current students and alumni.

2. Dongduk Women's University level, admission

In the Dongduk Women's University 2024 admissions results, the cut-off grades for the major departments' academic performance tests were 1.22 for Pharmacy, 2.73 for Business Administration, and 2.76 for Korean Language and Literature based on the top 50%.



Overall, the passing score was established in the top 2 to 3 levels .

The competition rate was 9.4:1 for the Department of Pharmacy and 11.6:1 for the Department of Business Administration.

More detailed information can be found in the blog below.

➡️ Entrance ceremony organization blog

3. Controversy over the protest by Dongduk Women's University students

The recent discussion about Dongduk Women's University's conversion to a coeducational school has sparked huge backlash.

Students are strongly opposing the engineering transfer, with posters, picket signs, and wreaths placed, expressing their dissatisfaction with the decision-making process at school headquarters.


➡️They say the founder is pro-Japanese.......





Protests are continuing, with the slogan “The identity of a women’s university is a core value of the school,” and signature campaigns and solidarity activities are spreading through social media.

➡️The school explained that it was simply a matter under review, but students' opposition is growing due to a lack of communication.

4. Controversy over police officer’s remarks at protest site

summation

1) Police: Stopped students from using baseball bats and fire extinguishers to break down the president's office door.

2) During this process, a comment made by a police officer became controversial on Twitter.
“You will all become teachers and later have children and raise them…”

3) In the video, students booed and expressed their displeasure at the police officer's remarks.

4) Explanation by Jongam Police Station officials

"I said this to discourage illegal activity, as I was trying to break the door by hitting it with a fire extinguisher."

"It was a comment that said, 'If people who are going to have children and raise them behave like that, how are they going to educate their children in the future? '" he explained.



What do you think about the current controversy over the conversion of Dongduk Women's University's engineering department?

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