An Analysis of Consulting Cases from Top-Performing Universities in General Education Reform in Korea

This study examines the structure and characteristics of the general education consulting program offered by the Korea National Institute for General Education(KONIGE) and analyzes its application and outcomes through cases of universities with successful reform. Based on KONIGE’s policy documents and reports, the study finds that the consulting contributed to improving the appropriateness and academic quality of general education curricula. Each university pursued improvements by integrating autonomy and their unique identity into the standard model. Establishing a clear identity and sustaining commitment at the university level proved important for general education. The findings suggest that KONIGE’s consulting can play a practical role in supporting innovation in general education.