The University of Aizu Regional Contribution Policy
February 26, 2014
1. Fundamental perspectives for regional contribution at theUniversity of Aizu
Since its founding as an institute of higher learning open to thecommunity, the mission of the University of Aizu has been contribution to
the progress of learning and technology, as well as the promotion ofindustry and culture. To achieve this mission, the university has followed
these five principles in its fostering of talented professionals in the field ofcomputer science and engineering and its research:
1) Nurturing creative professionals
2) Contribution to global society3) Promotion of content-rich education and research
4) Promotion of distinctive education and research taking advantages ofregional characteristics
5) Contribution to industry and culture of Fukushima Prefecture.
In order to meet the demands and expectations of local society, especiallyregarding support of the post-disaster revitalization of Fukushima
Prefecture, the university will continue to promote regional contribution,
taking advantage of its unique characteristics. At their core, these efforts
include the rejuvenation of local economies through the utilization of theuniversity’sexpertise,internationalexchanges,

university-industry

collaboration, and cultivation of ITC professionals.
2.

Regional

contribution

basedon

theUniversity’s

uniquecharacteristics(1)

Unitization of Expertise
In order to proactively utilize its intellectual resources, the university

shall publicize its research through public lectures and other activities
intended to support lifelong learning as well as the education of junior andsenior high school students.
(2)

Promotion of University-Industry Collaboration

The university shall promote advanced ICT research and share thoseresults with the industry as part of its university-industry collaboration. Thiscollaboration will help to promote local industry, create new industry,
rejuvenate local economies, and create new jobs.

(3)Cultivation of ICT Professionals

In cooperation with ICT companies in the prefecture, the university shallcultivate professionals with the technical skills needed for employment in
ICT-related industries. The university shall further strive to foster young
professionals with the technical competence and entrepreneurial spirit
needed to become innovators in the industry.
(4)

Promotion of International Interactions

The university shall promote international exchange both in researchand education. Further, as a center of international education and research,
it shall foster professionals capable of both succeeding in internationalsociety and helping local communities with their global perspectives. Inaddition, the university shall promote international exchange activities byholding cultural exchanges between our international students and local
citizens, etc.
(5)

Assistance for Revitalization from the Earthquake DisasterCentered around the Revitalization Center, the university shall promote

cutting-edge ITC research in cooperation with ITC-related companies in aneffort to create new ITC industry and bring companies into the region.

At

the same time, the university will further try to foster ITC professionals
capable of playing a part in the realization of this goal. Both of these
activities serve the greater purpose of contributing to steady progress inFukushima Prefecture’s recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake andnuclear disaster.