Seoul Cyber University Holds the “Outstanding Teaching Faculty Awards Ceremony for the First Semester of the 2025 Academic Year”

Seoul Cyber University held the “Outstanding Teaching Faculty Awards Ceremony for the First Semester of the 2025 Academic Year” on December 22^nd. The ceremony was organized to recognize and encourage faculty members who have implemented creative teaching methods in the educational field and contributed to enhancing student learning satisfaction. Awards were presented in two categories: Teaching Innovation Award and Excellence in Teaching Activities Award. A total of 15 professors who contributed to improving the quality of online education received honors.

In her congratulatory remarks, President Lee Eun Joo expressed deep respect and gratitude for the dedication of the faculty, stating, “I sincerely appreciate and admire the efforts of our professors who continuously conduct research and deliver excellent classes for students from diverse backgrounds.” She emphasized that “as AI technologies continue to advance, communication among instructors and warm emotional connections with students will become the most essential elements in preserving the true essence of education.”

The Teaching Innovation Award was presented to two professors: ▲ Professor Kim Tae Jin (Department of Korean Language Education, School of Social Science) and ▲ Professor Lee Kwan Soo (Department of Bigdata & Information Security, School of Engineering). In the Excellence in Teaching Activities Award category, a total of 13 professors were selected: ▲ Professor Kim Sun Hyung (Department of Child Welfare, School of Social Welfare), ▲ Professor Kim Oh Song (Department of Professional Psychotherapy, School of Psychology & Counseling), ▲ Professor Hong Hee Jung (Department of Korean Language Education, School of Social Science), ▲ Professor Kang Young Sun (Department of Finance & Insurance, School of Business), ▲ Professor Park Jin Ah (Department of Artificial Intelligence, School of Engineering), ▲ Professor Cho Won Jin (Department of Multimedia Design, School of Design), ▲ Professor Baek Kyung Sil (Department of Music Therapy, School of Arts), ▲ Professor Park On Yu (Department of Voice, School of Arts), ▲ Professor Oh Han Na (Department of Practical English, School of Future Multidisciplinary Studies), ▲ Professor Park Jong Wan (Department of Defense Industry & Defense Management, School of Defense Convergence), ▲ Professor Kim Hee Eun (Department of AI Creator, School of AI Convergence), ▲ Professor Yang Seung (Department of Integrative Health Management, School of Wellness and Health),

and ▲ Professor Choi Sang Geun (Department of Liberal Arts, WISDOM School of General Education).

Professor Kim Tae Jin, recipient of the Teaching Innovation Award, shared his thoughts, saying, “I believe my efforts to encourage students to gain confidence and actively participate in Korean language education practicum classes were positively recognized. I will continue to do my best for my students.” Professor Kim Hee Eun, who received the Excellence in Teaching Activities Award, added, “I focused on strengthening interaction so that learners would not feel isolated in online classes. It is a great honor to demonstrate the authenticity and effectiveness of online education through continuous communication with students.” Seoul Cyber University selects outstanding teaching faculty each semester to promote instructional motivation among professors, and it plans to continue leading the standards of online education in Korea through student-centered educational innovation.