The University Headquarters and the Faculty Council launched the "Joint Briefings by University Headquarters and the Faculty Council on the Direct Election of the President" on June 19 to solicit members' views on whether to revise the presidential selection method. The briefings toured all colleges and professional graduate schools, concluding with the College of Human Ecology on June 26.

These briefings were held to gather members' input because the retention or abolition of the direct presidential election has emerged as a key indicator for designation as a national university targeted for structural reform by the Ministry of Education in September.

Through the briefings, the University Headquarters and the Faculty Council explained and exchanged views on how significantly abolishing the direct presidential election would affect designation as a national university targeted for structural reform by the Ministry of Education, how other universities are handling the matter, and the seriousness of issues expected if designated as a targeted university.

Accordingly, the University Headquarters stated that it will keep all options open regarding selection methods, including whether to retain the direct presidential election, and will formulate the most reasonable presidential selection plan based on the opinions presented.

In this regard, the university plans to hold a yes-or-no vote in July on whether to abolish the direct presidential election and thereby determine its retention or abolition.