Incheon National University (INU) blazes the trail of innovationINU spearheads change in academia in Korea and abroadThis book outlines case studies of innovation at INU which have led to a new paradigm of research, driven by INU’s 275 members of staff who are the university’s change-makers. In contrast to many other similar works, it is the product of hands-on fieldwork carried out by these staff members. Through their tireless work, they have demonstrated how the driving force for innovation emerges from the change-makers themselves. In sharing INU’s tried and tested lessons on problem-solving, implementing innovation, surveying public opinion, and gathering feedback from the field, this book provides an opportunity for other higher education institutions to benchmark the innovative programs of this book as a way to initiate change.
Introduction Innovation: The Courage to Take the Road Less TraveledInnovation in Leadership 01 The Emergence of New Leaders (Field Staff Replacing CEO as the Drivers of Innovation)Innovation that’s not top-down, but bottom-up, with all field staff taking part Innovation in Purpose 02 Increasing the Efficiency of Fiscal Operations by Focusing the Budget on the End UsersSwitching the standard for budget allocation from student capacity to student enrollmentInnovation in Values03 Sending a Million Youths Around the WorldDeveloping an international educator’s license to fill overseas positions for well-educated young Koreans04 Contributing to Society through the Arts and CultureOrganizing a festival called “Incheon Music: Hic et Nunc!”Innovation in Research05 The Birth of a Globally Competitive Research GroupThe strategy of a Focused Research University (FRU)06 Bootstrapping Research AbilityResearch-Intensive Self-motivated Education (RISE)Innovation in EducationWorld’s first 07 The World’s Only Company-Led Educational ProgramCompanies take the initiative at Matrix CollegeINU’s First 08 Globalization Begins with Liberal EducationInnovative reform of liberal education coursesWorld’s first 09 Innovative Pursuit of a Global University to Train Global Talent“2+2” dual degree program with overseas universitiesINU’s First 10 Imparting Greater Expertise through Interdisciplinary EducationA collaborative graduate program that adds the forest and nature to early child educationInnovation in AdministrationKorea’s First 11 Alternatives for the Efficient Use of Limited Educational SpaceThe space voucher programKorea’s First 12 Greater Transparency and Efficiency Are the Key to SuccessManagement transparency through a maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) programKorea’s First 13 “No Chance for Corruption” Builds TrustEnsuring integrity by releasing 100% of information on contracts and transactionsKorea’s First 14 Broadening Our Perspectives through CollaborationGiving field work to technical staff for harmonious organizational developmentKorea’s First 15 Better Communication by Removing BarriersReducing administrative faculty, office sizes and creating “smart offices”Innovation in Environment16 A Smart Campus Growing in Harmony with the Songdo Eco-CityBuilding a sustainable eco-friendly campusInnovation in Culture17 The Age of Continuing Education: Laying the Foundation for a Second Career Staff and teaching assistants get a chance to do graduate studies and teach in the extension school 18318 Bravo! Planning for RetirementWorkers planning early retirement are given opportunities to open a start-up business on campus 187Innovation in Symbols 19 Field Staff-Centered University with a 180-Degree Flipped Organization ChartFlipping the organizational chart upside down to show that the administration is a platform, not a regulator 192Afterword 197Appendix2020 Incheon National University 2nd Innovation Case Report Table of Contents 199
