중앙대 100주년

1th

The CAU

100
Anniversary

Prologue

Happy New Year!
The new year 2018, otherwise known as the Year of the Dog on Chinese calendar, has just started. I wish all the CAU members the best of luck and success.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of CAU’s foundation. CAU has taken the lead among Korean universities with a new way of thinking and carried on the right spirit of CAU. CAU solidifies its position as a prestigious higher institution by responding to a changing environment of our time sometimes in a flexible manner, and sometimes with an innovative mindset. This was possible due to CAU alumni’s devotion to the alma mater, CAU students’ strong will, CAU faculty members’ commitment, and CAU administrative staff members’ enthusiasm.

All of us have joined our forces together in the name of Chung-Ang over the last 100 years. A lifelong relationship–In-yeon(因緣) in Korean–is not about a one-time encounter, but about long-lasting bonds resulting from a certain cause.

Dear CAU members who have shared a long history based on the lifelong relationship, Just as many people once laid the cornerstone of Young-shin Hall with the love toward CAU and aspiration to build a better world, I hope that this year, which marks CAU’s centennial anniversary, serves as the groundwork for preparing the next 1,000 years.

Last of all, it is sincerely hoped that CAU members smoothly fulfill their aspirations.
I would like to extend my heartiest gratitude to all the members of CAU.

Sincerely yours,
100th Anniversary Planning Team

January 1st, 2018

NOW 100 CAU Spirit

Founding Spirit Live in Truth, Live for Justice
Educational Vision CAU’s educational mission is to pursue the spirit of “Truth and Justice.” The spirit of “Truth and Justice” serves as a cornerstone of CAU’s educational mission and objectives. Based on this, CAU nurtures talented people who champion social justice and contribute to prosperity of not just the nation, but humanity as a whole through truth-seeking and voluntary participation.
Educational Mission CAU, based on the spirit of “Truth of Justice,” aims to foster talented people with general knowledge, a requisite for becoming a social leader; specialized knowledge necessary to contribute to developing the nation; and pluralistic worldview necessary to bring about co-prosperity of both the nation and humanity. As part of an effort to do so, CAU specified its educational objectives as follows: to cultivate intellectuals with endless passion for knowledge, professionals with practical knowledge, creative individuals with research capabilities, community members with a sense of service to society, and cultured people with an open mind.

NOW 100 CAU Identity

UI of Chung-Ang Kindergarten
UI before 1969
UI from 1969 to 2002
UI from 2002 until to date

CAU History & Campus

Meet the history of change from establishment of Chung-Ang University to present

CAU History

1918 Establishment of Chung-Ang Kindergarten

Chung-Ang Kindergarten was founded as a branch institute of Jeongdong Church Kindergarten of Chung-Ang Methodist Church in September 1916. From April 1918, Chung-Ang Kindergarten began to be operated independently.
1922 Opening of Department of Early Childhood Education

In September 1922, the Department of Early Childhood Education was founded for the first time in Korea to provide a training program to future kindergarten teachers.
1928 Establishment of Chung-Ang Normal School

In September 1928, Chung-Ang Normal School was established to train and produce kindergarten teachers.
1937 Completion of Constructing First Building “Young-Shin Hall”

A new building “Young-Shin Hall” was constructed for the first time in CAU history after receiving financial support of $37,000 from Annie M. Pfeiffer, a US-born philanthropist.
1938 Starting New Journey with the aim of becoming “Great Chung-Ang” at Heukseok-dong

In May 1938, faculty, administrative staff members, and students of Chung-Ang Normal School selected a new campus site at Heukseok-dong.
1945 Development of Founding Spirit and School Anthem

In March 1945, imperialist Japan ordered Chung-Ang Normal School to close. In September 1945, the school was reopened in the wake of Korea’s liberation from the Japanese imperialism, and afterwards, established its founding spirit and school anthem.
1953 Becoming Full-Fledged University

In February 1953, the Central Council of Education under the Ministry of Culture and Education authorized the foundation of Chung-Ang University as a full-fledged university with a four-year curriculum.
1968 Construction of Blue Dragon Monument

In October 1968, CAU installed Blue Dragon Monument at the center of Blue Dragon Pond in celebration of its 50th anniversary. CAU Alumni association made a contribution to build this monument.
1972 Acquisition of Seorabol Art College

In June 1972, CAU acquired Seorabol Art College which later became CAU’s College of Arts. The College of Arts first selected its entrants in 1974.
1980 Opening of Anseong Campus

Since the opening of its Anseong Campus in March 1980, CAU continued to expand its university infrastructure on Anseong Campus. As part of an effort to do so, several buildings including Faculty Office Building and College of Arts Buildings were newly constructed.
1987 Surim Cultural Foundation’s Participation in Operating CAU

In August 1987, Chairman Kim Hui-su of Surim Cultural Foundation decided to take part in the management of CAU, bearing the financial burden; as a matter of fact, back then, CAU Foundation grappled with KRW71 billion of debt.
2008 Doosan Group’s Participation in Operating CAU

In June 2008, Doosan Group announced to participate in the management of CAU as part of a plan to contribute to society and further develop the nation to live up to the expectation as a global business group.
2011 Establishment of Red Cross College of Nursing

In November 2011, a merger between the Educational Foundation of CAU and the Educational Foundation of Red Cross Institute of Nursing took place. In March 2012, CAU’s Red Cross College of Nursing was newly founded.
2016 Completion of Constructing Centennial Hall

In July 2016, Centennial Hall, also known as College of Business & Economics Building, was successfully built. Centennial Hall–a twelve-story building with six basement floors–is known as the largest building among those in Korean universities, considering the size of the construction site.
2018 100th Anniversary of CAU’s Foundation

CAU with a 100-year history looks forward to another 1,000 years. CAU continues to march towards becoming a prestigious higher institution on the global stage.

CAU Campus

Chung-Ang Normal School in 1930 (situated at 1, 8-ho, Jeong-dong, Seoul, Korea)
CAU Campus Map in 1955
Panoramic View of Seoul Campus in 1962
Panoramic View of Seoul Campus in 1978
Panoramic View of Anseong Campus in 1990
Panoramic View of Seoul Campus in 1997
Panoramic View of Ansung Campus in 2017
Panoramic View of Seoul Campus in 2017
Main Gate of Seoul Campus in 1956
Main Gate of Seoul Campus from 1970 to 1985
Main Gate of Seoul Campus from 1985 to 2002
Main Gate of Seoul Campus from 2002 to 2010
Current Main Gate of Anseong Campus
Current Main Gate of Seoul Campus

NOW 100 CAU Output Among Korean universities, CAU ranks sixth in terms of the number of people registered in the Public Figure Information Database developed by the Chosun Ilbo; a total of 9,441 CAU graduates are registered in the combined fifteen sectors of the database.

S대55,212
K대23,953
Y대23,889
H대14,063
S대10,467
중앙대9,441
B대8,447
K대8,129
K대7,469
D대6,833

The number of graduates registered in the Public Figure Information Database developed by the Chosun Ilbo (including both undergraduate and graduate programs / as of November 1st, 2017)

Among a total of fifteen sectors, CAU’s presence in the nine key sectors is as follows:

Political sector: 4th

Former and current members of the Korean National Assembly, former and current heads of local & metropolitan governments: 4th place (with 651 CAU graduates)

Public sector: 8th

Fourth-grade or higher ranking government officials including former and current ministers and vice ministers: 8th place (with 599 CAU graduates)

Legal sector: 10th

Judges, prosecutors, and lawyers: 10th place (with 470 CAU graduates)

Journalism sector: 4th

Former and current senior manager-level or higher journalists, former and current director-level or higher non-journalists: 4th place (with 551 CAU graduates)

Business sector: 7th

Former and current executive directors of businesses: 7th place (with 2,912 CAU graduates)

Financial sector: 6th

Former and current executive directors of financial businesses: 6th place (with 369 CAU graduates)

Educational sector: 8th

Full-time faculty members, educational institute/arts institute members: 8th place (with 2,497 CAU graduates)

Cultural & arts sector: 3rd

Famous figures in the cultural & arts sectors including literature, music, and painting: 3rd place (with 665 CAU graduates)

Entertainment & broadcasting sector: 3rd

TV series & movie actors, singers, and those working in the broadcasting industry including TV presenters and announcers: 3rd place (with 682 CAU graduates)

CAU Achievement

Overall university ranking published by JoongAng Ilbo> 그래프

CAU’s performance in terms of the number of those who passed national exams over the last five years from 2013 to 2017 그래프

The amount of grants under government financial support programs 그래프

The size of university development funds 그래프

The total amount of internal scholarships 그래프

The total amount of external scholarships 그래프

Per capita internal scholarships provided to enrolled students in the low-income bracket 그래프

The proportion of those using student loans 그래프

Epilogue

CAU has solidified its position as an prestigious higher education institution over the last one century, experiencing the ups and downs of Korean history, from colonial rule under Japanese imperialism, the Korean War, industrialization, and democratization, to this transitional moment, triggered by the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Over a long period, talented members of CAU have contributed to developing the Korean economy including various industries, enriching the nation with outstanding literature and arts works, and advancing science and technology in every corner of Korea. All of these made it possible for CAU to become a full-fledged prestigious private institution.

University focusing on the fundamental value, University giving joy to its members based on mature university culture, This is the path that CAU has taken and continues to take. The year 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of CAU’s foundation.

CAU with a 100-year history is now gearing itself for another 1,000 years.

CAU is ready to take a giant leap forward to advance into a wider world and further grow for many years to come.