COMPARISON BETWEEN THE MID-TERM PLANS AND ANNUAL PLANS FOR FY 2009 AND FY 2010

MID-TERM PLANS

FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality ofeducation/research conducted at the University

Item 1. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding education

FY 2010 ANNUAL PLANS (DRAFT)

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality ofeducation/research conducted at the University

Item 1. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding education(1) Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding educational achievement
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The University of Aizu（ア） 【Undergraduate School】

The Public University Corporation, the University of Aizu

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality ofeducation/research conducted at the University

Item 1. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding education(1) Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding educational achievement
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The University of Aizu（ア） 【Undergraduate School】(1) Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding educational achievement
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The University of Aizu（ア） 【Undergraduate School】ａRestructuring of the academic departments will be carried out in order to conduct
education and research conforming to progress made in computer science andengineering and the computer society.

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The departments, the "Department of Computer Software" and the "Departmentof Computer Hardware" were integrated into a new department, the"Department of Computer Science and Engineering." In line with thisreorganization, the new curriculum will be started and effectively operated.

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The departments, the "Department of Computer Software" and the "Departmentof Computer Hardware" were integrated into a new department, the"Department of Computer Science and Engineering." In line with thisreorganization, the new curriculum will be started and effectively operated.

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Striving to nurture individuals with proposal-making ability, practical expertise,creativeness and an entrepreneurial spirit, so that they will be competitive insociety, human resources will be developed while fostering abilities in solving daily
issues in a scientific manner, making use of creativeness and innovative anduseful ideas in individual students, with which students can cope with changes in
the future.

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Efforts shall be made for smooth operation of programs which respect the
expectations and self-initiative of students, including SCCPs, the Aizu IT
Nisshinkan Project and graduation thesis writing.

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Smooth operation of programs which respect the expectations and self-initiativeof students, including SCCPs, Venture Start-up Factories and graduation thesis
writing shall be effectively conducted.

ｃWith the foundation of logical thinking based on knowledge of mathematics andphysics, in addition to knowledge of a broad range of humanities, social sciences,computer ethics and intellectual property, acquiring competence in computerscience and engineering shall be aimed for. In addition to maintenance andimprovement of students' basic health and physical strength which will be thebasis of their campus life through health and physical education courses, etc.,
efforts for development of cheerful, flexible and well-rounded students shall be
made.

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Curriculum advisors and class mentors shall play a central role in encouraging
students to earn academic credits in a well-planned manner.

ｃCurriculum advisors and class mentors shall play a central role in encouraging
students to earn academic credits in a well-planned manner, especially thecourses for Humanities and Social Sciences and Physical Activities.

ｄIndividuals who have reliable skills and basic knowledge in the field of informationand telecommunications focused on software and system design, and haveattained fundamental knowledge in software engineering will be nurtured.

ｄEfforts shall be made for smooth management of the "Software Engineering
Track" established as registration models for a new curriculum for students toacquire certain skills and the latest knowledge related to software engineering.

ｄSmooth management of the "Software Engineering Track" established asregistration models for a new curriculum for students to acquire certain skills
and the latest knowledge related to software engineering shall be effectively
operated.

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The University shall aim at increasing the percentage of students who haveobtained computer-related certification (certification for engineers of basic
information technology: from the current 25% to 50%, certification for software
technical engineers: from the current 7% to 15%) by encouraging students to takerelevant examinations.

ｅe-1. Preparatory courses for "Information-Technology Engineers Examinations"shall be offered as courses allotted academic credits.

ｅe-1. Preparatory courses for "Information-Technology Engineers Examinations"shall be offered as courses allotted academic credits.

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For students who have aspirations to continue studying at the Graduate School,“research-oriented education” will be further promoted.

ｆe-2. Transportation service shall be provided for students who take certification
examinations for basic information technology engineers.

e-2. Transportation service shall be provided for students who take certification
examinations for basic information technology engineers.

e-3. Grants shall be provided to successful students who passed certification
examinations and acquired the certification for basic information technology
engineers to encourage them to upgrade their skills.

e-3. Grants shall be provided to successful students who passed certification
examinations and acquired the certification for basic information technology
engineers to encourage them to upgrade their skills.

For instruction of SCCPs and graduation theses, more advanced-level contents
with high relevance to research to be conducted at the Graduate School shall be
provided to students.

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For instruction of SCCPs and graduation theses, more advanced-level contents
with high relevance to research to be conducted at the Graduate School shall be
provided to students.

ｇConsistency between upper division general education at the Undergraduate
School and specialized education at the Graduate School shall be pursued. At
the same time, depending on undergraduate students’ needs, they shall be able
to acquire academic credits from the Graduate School as well.

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Efforts shall be made in encouraging undergraduate students to take graduate
courses.

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Efforts shall be made in encouraging undergraduate students to take graduate
courses.

ｈHighly professional English language education shall be provided centered on
faculty members who are native-like speakers of English and who have doctoral
degrees (PhD) in relevant fields, aiming at acquisition of English language skills to
be of practical use for research and development in the field of computerscience, as well as in the international business scene.

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The Center for Language Research will play a central role in conducting English
language education useful for computer science and engineering toward the goalof students' presentation of graduation theses in English.

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The Center for Language Research will play a central role in conducting English
language education useful for computer science and engineering toward the goalof students' presentation of graduation theses in English.

ⅰ Students shall be encouraged to take English proficiency tests in order todemonstrate their English proficiency, so that 80% of students shall take suchtests by the time of their graduation.

ⅰ i-1. In order to continue to encourage students to upgrade their skills, grants
will be given to students who acquired high scores in English proficiency tests
such as TOEIC and TOEFL.

ⅰ i-1. TOEIC tests shall be conducted on first-year and third -year students andscores can be used as a reference of students English proficiency.

i-2. The "TOEIC Institutional Special Program" shall be continued in order tooffer students TOEIC tests at the University of Aizu

i-2. In order to continue to encourage students to upgrade their skills, grants will
be given to students who acquired high scores in English proficiency tests suchas TOEIC and TOEFL.

i-3. For students' convenience in taking TOEFL tests, the University of Aizu
shall continue serving as a test site for Internet-based TOEFL tests.

i-3. For students' convenience in taking TOEFL tests, the University of Aizu
shall continue serving as a test site for Internet-based TOEFL tests.

（イ） 【Graduate School】（イ） 【The Graduate School】（イ）ａRestructuring of the fields of study of the Graduate School will be carried out inorder to conduct education and research conforming to progress made incomputer science and engineering and the computer society.

ａSmooth operation of the department, the "Graduate Department of Computerand Information Systems" which has integrated the former two graduate
departments, and the "Graduate Department of Information Technology andProject Management" will be focused on.

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Review on field of study or courses shall be considered to discuss for smooth
operation of the department, the "Graduate Department of Computer andInformation Systems" which has integrated the former two graduate
departments, and the "Graduate Department of Information Technology andProject Management" will be focused on.

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Education shall be conducted to foster individuals who are interested in
integration of multiple fields of specialization.

ｂCreative factory seminars, in which seminars and collaborative research involving
multiple laboratories are promoted, will continue.

ｂCreative factory seminars, in which seminars and collaborative research involving
multiple laboratories are promoted, will continue.

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The Center for Language Research shall conduct research on methods ofteaching scientific English expressions, and shall at the same time, use theseresults to conduct English education as common courses of the Graduate School.

ｃEnglish proficiency tests shall be carried out to Master's students on a periodic
basis in order to confirm development of students' language skills. In addition,
courses to improve the students' English proficiency in the Master's Program at
the Graduate School shall be newly offered.

ｃEnglish proficiency tests shall be carried out to Master's students on a periodic
basis in order to confirm development of students' language skills. In addition,
courses to improve the students' English proficiency in the Master's Program at
the Graduate School shall be newly offered.

ｄConsideration shall be given to establish programs flexible enough to accept
students who have already started their professional careers.

ｄCourse durations convenient for the attendance by working people will beestablished by increasing the number of intensive courses and other measures.

ｄCourse durations convenient for the attendance by working people will beestablished by increasing the number of intensive courses and other measures.

2ｅConcerning conferment of doctoral degrees, efforts shall be made to increase thenumber of individuals to whom degrees will be conferred, utilizing the system forconferment of doctoral degrees based on theses submitted by people not enrolled
at the Graduate School and students who withdrew from the program following
fulfillment of the standard academic residence requirement, while maintaining thequality of doctoral theses.

ee-1. Supervision of students by more than one faculty member will be put into
practice on a trial basis, in order to increase the number of students who
successfully complete relevant graduate programs, and to ensure thoroughmanagement of progress made on students' research supervised by theirrelevant advisors.

ee-2. Utilization of the "Ronpaku degree" system for individuals outside theUniversity and former students who withdrew from the Graduate School aftersatisfaction of the minimum residence requirement will be discussed.
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The Junior College Divisionイ

The Junior College Divisione-1. "Creative Factory Seminar", supervision of students by multiple faculty
members including ones from outside the University will be put into practice,in order to increase the number of students who successfully complete relevant
graduate programs, and to ensure thorough management of progress made on
students' research supervised by their relevant advisors.
e-2. Utilization of the "Ronpaku degree" system for individuals outside theUniversity and former students who withdrew from the Graduate School aftersatisfaction of the minimum residence requirement will be carried out.

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The Junior College Division（ア） Students shall attain knowledge regarding methodologies and technical theories（ア） Students will be required to resolve problems in their graduation research（ア） Students will be required to resolve problems in their graduation researchthrough practical education including experiments, practical training, andseminars, special exercise assignments, and experiments, practical training, andseminars, graduation research and special exercise assignments, andexercises based on fundamental knowledge in their specialized fields. This will
exercises, utilizing fundamental knowledge in their specialized fields to their bestexperiments, practical training, and exercises, focusing on a practical theme andgive them motivation in their studies to proactively take on challenges, and it will
advantage. This will facilitate fostering of not only acquisition of knowledge andutilizing fundamental knowledge in their specialized fields to their best advantage.
facilitate fostering of human resources with the abilities to take action andtechnical skills, but also skills in deductive reasoning, application, and creativity.
This will facilitate fostering of not only acquisition of knowledge and technicalachieve results.
skills, but also skills in deductive reasoning, application, and creativity as well aspractical skill.
（イ） To develop well-rounded individuals and to instill motivation for learning on their （イ） In addition to provision of guidance programs at the time of admission and at the （イ）own initiative, improvement of the curriculum will be carried out so that students
beginning of the first and second semesters to give advice to students regarding
can become successful members of society for the rest of their lives. Students
completion of their studies, faculty from each of the departments, centered
will be educated in special small-class exercise environments, so that the Junioraround the members of the Student Health and Welfare Committee, will give
College can be aware of students' progress and their ambitions regarding career
students motivation to complete their studies in a systematic and milti-facetedplans, and be given motivation regarding their studies and lifework, etc.
manner.

In addition to provision of guidance programs at the time of admission and at the
beginning of the first and second semesters to give advice to students regarding
completion of their studies, faculty from each of the departments, centeredaround the members of the Student Health and Welfare Committee, will give
students motivation to complete their studies in a systematic and multi-facetedmanner based on the education and research objects of the University andeach department.

（ウ） Improvement of liberal arts and upper-division courses will be carried out todevelop broad cultural knowledge and high level ethical perspectives, so thatstudents will be capable of making appropriate decisions and acquire generalcompetencies.

（ウ） The Junior College will foster decision making abilities and general competencies （ウ） The Junior College will foster decision making abilities and general competencies
in its liberal arts courses and upper-division courses by providing students within its liberal arts courses as well as upper-division courses by providing students
knowledge and perspectives over a broad range of fields outside of their fields ofwith knowledge and perspectives over a broad range of fields outside of their
specialization to develop abilities to synergize, diversify, and apply acquired
fields of specialization to develop abilities to synergize, diversify, and apply
knowledge.
acquired knowledge.

（エ） Upper-division courses will be improved so that students can acquire creative
processing capabilities to identify and resolve problems regarding projects thatthey work on, to adjust to the changing of times, and to address specificsituations in an appropriate manner.

（エ） Education utilizing a format where students identify and resolve current
problems regarding assigned themes will be improved, centered around
specialized courses, graduation research seminars, and special exercise
assignments.

3（エ） Upper-division courses, especially for graduation research seminars, graduation
research and special exercise assignments will be improved so that students canacquire broad and consistent perspectives to identify and resolve problems bythemselves.

COMPARISON BETWEEN THE MID-TERM PLANS AND ANNUAL PLANS FOR FY 2009 AND FY 2010

MID-TERM PLANS

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality ofeducation/research conducted at the University

Item 1. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding education

FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality ofeducation/research conducted at the University

Item 1. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding education

The Public University Corporation, the University of Aizu

FY 2010 ANNUAL PLANS (DRAFT)

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality ofeducation/research conducted at the University

Item 1. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding education（2）Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding educational contents（2）Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding educational contents（2）Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding educational contents

ア ア Specific measures regarding selection of students in accordance with policy（ア） of acceptance of admitted students (admission policy)ａ (ｱ) The University of Aizu
a Undergraduate School

ア ア Specific measures regarding selection of students in accordance with policy（ア） of acceptance of admitted students (admission policy)ａ (ｱ) The University of Aizu
a Undergraduate School

ア ア Specific measures regarding selection of students in accordance with policy（ア） of acceptance of admitted students (admission policy)ａ (ｱ) The University of Aizu
a Undergraduate School（ａ） Increasing student capacity shall be discussed at the Undergraduate School.

（ａ） Increasing student capacity for the Undergraduate School shall be deliberated on （ａ） Increasing student capacity for the Undergraduate School shall be deliberated onat the Deans and Directors Council.
at the Deans and Directors Council.

(b) (New)
Activities of the Admission Center shall be improved, including investigation
and research on methods for selection of successful applicants and public
relations for recruiting of students.

(b) (New)
Administrative staff shall be placed at the Admission Center to expand andenrich the activities of the Center.

(b) The Admissions Center Steering Committee shall be held and inventive study
and research on methods for selection of successful applicants and public
relations activities for recruiting of students shall be carried out.

（ｂ） Students with a sense of purpose in the specific field, computer science and（c) engineering, shall be actively accepted to the University.

(c) Based on the admission policy, the Admission Center shall be responsible foranalysis evaluation of situations regarding applications for admission andresults from entrance examinations up to the last academic year, so thatmeasures to increase effectiveness in ensuring applicants for admission canbe discussed and implemented.

(c) Based on the admission policy, the Admission Center shall be responsible foranalysis evaluation of situations regarding applications for admission and resultsfrom entrance examinations up to the last academic year, so that measures toincrease effectiveness in ensuring applicants for admission can be discussed andimplemented.

（ｃ） Entrance examinations: As mathematics and English are indispensable and(d) fundamental subjects for studying computer science and engineering, questions
shall be given focusing on mathematics and English.

（ｃ） The entrance examinations will continue to place an emphasis on mathematics(d) and English.

（ｃ） The entrance examinations will continue to place an emphasis on mathematics(d) and English.

（d） Special admissions: Admission by recommendation for applicants residing in the(e) Prefecture (admission capacity: 20% of the entire admission capacity), which has
been conducted since opening of the University, shall continue to be conducted.
In addition, admission by recommendation for applicants all over Japan shall be
conducted and improved.

（d） Situations regarding applications for admission up to the last academic year(e) and results from entrance examinations, etc. shall be analyzed and evaluated by
the Admission Center, so that the admission capacity for specials selection canbe reviewed and so that excellent students can be ensured.

（d） Situations regarding applications for admission up to the last academic year and(e) results from entrance examinations, etc. shall be analyzed and evaluated by the
Admission Center, so that the specials selection with revised capacity ofadmission can be well-established and so that excellent students can beensured.

4（e） For the purpose of providing students opportunities to enjoy university education(f) at a stage of education earlier than in the conventional Japanese school system,a system that allows second-year high-school students to be admitted (early
admission) shall be introduced, aiming at nurturing human resources withbroadened horizons and flexible thinking that promote creative research that cancontribute to the world in the future.

（e） Situation regarding applications for admission up to the last academic year and(f) results from the entrance examinations, etc. shall be analyzed and evaluated by
the Admission Center, so that the present system for early admission can be
more firmly established.

（e） Situation regarding applications for admission up to the last academic year and(f) results from the entrance examinations, etc. shall be analyzed and evaluated by
the Admission Center, so that the present system for early admission can be
more firmly established.

(g) (New)A University dormitory which has been strongly requested by prospective
applicants shall be established to help students study at the University withoutanxiety while they take up residency in the dormitory.

(g) (New)
In order to help students increase motivation to study and spend their campus
life with peace of mind, a plan for establishment of a university dormitory shallbe made, in parallel with discussion on rules for management of the dormitory.

(g) In order to help students increase motivation to study and spend their campus
life with peace of mind, a university dormitory shall be developed and discussion
on rules for management of the dormitory shall conducted.

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Graduate School

Graduate School

Graduate School(a) Educational environments shall be improved through offering of more conversion(a) Concerning increase of the number of conversion courses offered, it shallcourses for students graduating from undergraduate schools who majored incontinue to be examined, also taking into consideration links with thefields other than computer related fields, to help them become oriented to studies
Undergraduate School.
in computer science, so that a wide range of students can be accepted.

(a) Concerning increase of the number of conversion courses offered, it shallcontinue to be examined, also taking into consideration links with theUndergraduate School.

(b) Concerning methods for acceptance of mid-career professionals, change of
periods of enrollment, such as long-term and one-year enrollment systems, inaddition to improvement of convenience for commute by opening nighttime andholiday classes at satellite offices shall be considered.

(b) Arrangement of course durations and provision of opportunities for taking
classes outside the University convenient for attendance by adult students
shall be discussed by increasing the number of intensive courses and othermeasures.

(b) Arrangement of course durations and provision of opportunities for taking
classes outside the University convenient for attendance by adult students shallbe discussed by increasing the number of intensive courses and other measures.

（ｃ） Selection of international students for admission to the Graduate School has
been carried out without applicants having to come to Japan. Acceptance of
excellent international students shall be implemented by means of cooperation,agreements, treaties, etc. with universities in other countries.

（ｃ） Efforts will be made to recruit excellent students from overseas universities
based on the Dual Degree Program, etc.

（ｃ） Efforts will be made to recruit excellent students from overseas universities
based on the Dual Degree Program, etc.

（ｄ） Early admission/early entrance which allows third-year students of theUndergraduate School to enter the Graduate School shall be continuously
implemented.

（ｄ） In order to acquire excellent students, early admission into the Graduate School(early university entrance) shall be widely publicized.

（ｄ） In order to acquire excellent students, early admission into the Graduate School(early university entrance) shall be widely publicized.

(e) (New)
In order to enhance motivations of students in their first or second year toproceed to the Graduate School, a program which allows students to complete
the undergraduate program and the master's program of the University in awell-planned and efficient manner shall be implemented.

(e) (New)A Five-Year Program for Completion of Undergraduate and Master's Programs
through Integration of the Programs shall be made well-known to students, sothat this program can be more firmly established.

(e) Implementation of a "Five-Year Program for Completion of Undergraduate andMaster's Programs through Integration of the Programs" shall be promoted byintroducing of the Early Graduation System.

（イ） The Junior College Divisiona Securing recruiting of excellent students shall be worked on in a strategicmanner, taking into account the Junior College Division's policy regarding
recruiting of students to be accepted for admission to the College will focus on
securing highly motivated students who understand the College's educational
missions and objectives.

（イ） The Junior College Division（イ） The Junior College Divisiona Securing of excellent students shall be worked on in a strategic manner, taking
a Securing of excellent students shall be worked on in a strategic manner, taking
into account the Junior College Division's admission policy will focus on securing
into account the Junior College Division's admission policy will focus on securinghighly motivated students who understand the College's educaitonal missions
highly motivated students who understand the College's educational missions
and objectives.
and objectives.

5(a) Specific details regarding policies of each of the departments for acceptance ofstudents for admission will be announced and publicized via the College's website.

(a) Specific details regarding policies of each of the departments for acceptance ofstudents for admission will be announced and publicized via the open campus
events and in the College's introductory pamphlet and the website, and they will
be refrected to the policies of interviews for entrance examination byrecommendations, general entrance examination (2nd term) and creation of
examinations, including general entrance examination (1st term) as necessary..
Policies for acceptance of students for admission will be publicized using the
oppotunities of the New Enrollment Guidance meeting, etc. even after
enrollment.

(b) Public relations activities will be improved through visits to high schools,
explanatory meetings regarding extension of studies held at high schools andother venues, and open campus events.

(b) (b-1) High school visitations will be held in August and September for high(b) (b-1) High school visitations will be held in August and September for highschools withing the Prefecture. Trends pertaining to students' progression inschools within the Prefecture. Trends pertaining to students' progression inseeking further education and employment will be studied in addition to provisionseeking further education and employment will be studied in addition to provisionof information regarding the situations of currently enrolled students andof information regarding the situations of currently enrolled students andgraduates from the College, while carrying out public relations an advertisement
graduates from the College, while carrying out public relations an advertisement
for the College, based on responsibilities delegated to all faculty members. Visits
for the College, based on responsibilities delegated to all faculty members. Visits
to high schools outside the Prefecture will also be carried out, based on careful
to high schools outside the Prefecture will also be carried out, based on carefulselection of schools for which publicity can be expected to have significant
selection of schools for which publicity can be expected to have significant
effects.
effects.
(b-2) Efforts will be made to delegate responsibilities to faculty members toproactively participate in events sponsored by companies that plan events forstudents who intend to take entrance examinations, newspaper companies, andexplanatory meetings and educational advancement guidance meetings, regarding
public relations activities. The College will also participate in educational
advancement guidance meetings held outside the Prefecture.

(b-2) With help from all the faculty member together, the Junior College Division
will proactively conduct public relations activities by the use of explanatory
meetings and educational advancement guidance meetings sponsored or offeredby planning companies, news paper companies and high school. The College will
also participate in educational advancement guidance meetings held outside thePrefecture.

(b-3) Provision of clearer information pertaining to entrance examinations, theadmission policy for each of the three departments, educational content, andemployment/ advancement to higher educational programs will be offered atopen campus events, while extending PR activities, utilizing companies whichplan advertising publications. Efforts will also be made in increasing interest andunderstanding by providing opportunities for firsthand observation of theCollege's educational content and educational environment through participationin events such as mock lectures, open lectures, and abservational visits
regarding the College's facilities and equipment.

(b-3) In conjunction with providing more detailed information regarding entrance
examinations, the Admission Policy for each of the three departments,
educational content, and employment/ advancement to higher educational
programs at open campus events, public relations activities will be conducted by
the use of public relations magazines produced by planning companies. The
Junior College Division will increase interest and understanding by providing
opportunities for firsthand observation of the College's educational content andeducational environment through participation in events such as mock lectures,open lectures, and observational visits regarding the College's facilities andequipment.

(b-4) The Open Campus will continue to be held in conjunction with theCollege's festival, and the College will be prepared to conduct question andanswer sessions for students who request consultations, and the participation of
their parents or guardians will be welcomed.

(c) Efforts will be made in public relations for the College while promoting linkage,etc. with high schools through holding of new dispatched lectures by faculty
members of the College at high schools.

(a) Specific details regarding Admission Policy of each of the departments for
acceptance of students for admission will be announced and publicized via theopen campus events and in the College's introductory pamphlet and the website,
and they will be reflected to the policies of interviews for entrance examination
by recommendations, entrance examination for adult students, general entrance
examination (2nd term) and creation of examinations, including general entrance
examination (1st term) as necessary.

(b-4) The Open Campus will continue to be held in conjunction with theCollege's festival, and the College will be prepared to conduct question andanswer sessions for students who request consultations, and the participation of
their parents or guardians will be welcomed.

(b-5) Model students of the Junior College Division will be dispatched to highschool they graduated from as home-coming reporters to provide high school(b-5) The Homecoming Reporter system will be continued in order to ensure thestudents withnumber of applicant by dispatching model students to high school they graduated
information on the Junior College Division, in order to attract more prospective
and providing information to attract more prospective students.
(c) A system of dispatched lectures for high schools will be implemented. Efforts(c) A system of dispatched lectures targeted to high school students will be actively
will be made in promotions and PR for the College to provide motivation and to
implemented. Promotions and PR for the College will be conducted to provide
help students find an interest in academics, giving them broader perspectives
motivation for admission to higher educational institutes and to help students
regarding their future career plans by offering easily understood, specialized
find an interest in academics, giving them broader perspectives regarding theirlectures at high schools.
future career plans by offering easily understood, specialized lectures at highRegarding university-high school collaboration, based on the agreement onschools.
university high school collaboration with Fukushima Prefecure Gakuho HighRegarding university-high school collaboration, based on the agreement on
School, the College will send faculty members to the high school and accept
university high school collaboration with Fukushima Prefecture Gakuho High
Gakuho students for courses offered at the College. In addition to this, based on
School, the College will send faculty members to the high school and accept
the agreement on university high school collaboration with Yamagata City
Gakuho students for courses offered at the College. In addition to this, based on
Commercial High School, faculty members of the College will conduct remotethe agreement on university high school collaboration with Yamagata City
lectures, etc. for the high school.
Commercial High School, faculty members of the College will conduct remote
lectures, etc. for the high school.

6(d) Improvement of tools supporting public relation activities such as introductory
pamphlets, the College's website, and published announcements will be made.

（ｄ） (d-1) Reassessment of the College's introductory pamphlets will be conducted,
and the College's educational objectives and admission policies, etc. will be
publicized in an easily understood manner. Further improvements in thedescriptions regarding the College's educaitonal missions, educaitonal content,
and facilities and equipment will also be made. In addition, leaflets (digest
version) and posters of the Junior College Division will be created.

（ｄ） (d-1) Reassessment of the College's introductory pamphlets will be conducted,
and objectives of College's education and research as well as Admission
Policy, etc. will be publicized in an easily understood manner. Further
improvements in the descriptions regarding the College's educational missions,educational content, and facilities and equipment will also be made. In addition,utilize leaflets (visual version) and posters of the Junior College Division
created by students in the Department of Management and Design.

(d-2) The College's website will be made more user-friendly and further
improvements will be made in provision of information pertaining to entrance
examinations, curriculums, campus life, careers after graduation, and activities
for contribution to the local region. Starting from AY 2009, the Junior College
Division's website will be made accessible from mobile phones.
(e) (New)A new web-based means of publicity of the Junior College Division which willallow direct access by perspective students and their parents or guardiansshall be started, and a system for publicity of the Junior College Division which
involves graduates in PR activities will be discussed.

(e) (New)(e-1) Publicity of admission information of the Junior College Division throughcommercial websites which provide information of universities for prospective
students and their guardians will be implemented.

(d-2) The College's website will be made more user-friendly and further
improvements will be made in provision of information pertaining to entrance
examinations, curriculums, campus life, careers after graduation, and activities
for contribution to the local region. In addition to above, the mobile phone
accessible Junior College Division's website will be enhanced.
(e) (e-1) Publicity of admission information of the Junior College Division throughcommercial websites which provide information of universities for prospective
students and their guardians will be continued.
(e-2) A system for publicity of the Junior College Division which involves
graduates in PR activities will be discussed by reflecting ideas from graduates.

(e-2) A system for publicity of the Junior College Division which involves
graduates in PR activities will be discussed.

b

The suitability of the College's entrance examination systems will be reviewed,
and necessary revisions will be made, if necessary.

bb-1 Entrance examination systems will be reviewed through implementation of
measures such as studies conducted regarding results from surveys given to
students, and necessary revisions will be made if necessary.

bb-2 Review of the entrance examination systems will continue, centered aroundthe entrance examination system for admission by recommendation. The
existing entrance examination system shall be revised as needed.

c

(New)
In order to attract more entrants to the Junior College Division, contents ofeducation shall be improved on a stable basis and its facilities and equipment
shall be improved and renewed in a well-manner.

cc-1 Discussion on improvement of educational contents shall continue under theleadership of the Academic Affairs and Welfare Committee, taking into accountneeds of the times.

b-1 Entrance examination systems will be reviewed through implementation of
measures such as studies conducted regarding results from surveys given to
students, and necessary revisions will be made if necessary.
b-2 Review of the entrance examination systems will continue, centered aroundthe entrance examination system for admission by recommendation. The
existing entrance examination system shall be improved as needed.

cc-1 Discussion on improvement of educational contents shall continue to be
discussed at each department and overall adjustment shall be made under theleadership of the Academic Affairs and Welfare Committee, taking into accountneeds of the times.

c-2 The air-conditioning equipment and the counseling room shall be renovated,along with renewal of other equipment for use in education and research. With
regard to the dormitory which has deteriorated due to age, an investigation will
start for possible improvements.

c-2 Equipment for use in education and research shall be renovated. With
regard to the dormitory which has deteriorated due to age, an investigation will
start for possible improvements.

c-3 Results regarding improvement of educational contents and renovation offacilities and equipment shall be made public through the College's website on atimely basis.

c-3 Results regarding improvement of educational contents and renovation offacilities and equipment and etc. shall be made public through the College's
website on a timely basis.

イ イ Specific measures to be taken for preparation and operation of educational（ア） programs to meet with the University's policy on educationａ (ｱ) The University of Aizu
ａ Undergraduate School

イ イ Specific measures to be taken for preparation of educational programs to（ア） meet with the University's policy on educationａ (ｱ) The University of Aizu
ａ Undergraduate School

イ イ Specific measures to be taken for preparation of educational programs to（ア） meet with the University's policy on educationａ (ｱ) The University of Aizu
ａ Undergraduate School(a) First-year students shall study both basic education courses and specialized
courses, and curriculum shall be designed, taking into consideration a broad rangeof studies for accumulation of knowledge regarding specialized education,
focusing attention on student understanding, shall be designed.

(a) A systematic curriculum consisting of three course groups, i.e. the general
education course group, the English language course group, and the specialized
course group, will allow students to select courses in these categories at theirown discretion from their first year and on.

(a) A systematic curriculum consisting of three course groups, i.e. the general
education course group, the English language course group, and the specialized
course group, will allow students to select courses in these categories at theirown discretion from their first year and on.

7（ｂ） The curriculum shall be revised based on international standards in order toimprove knowledge and skills to be provided to students, tailored to progress incomputer science and technology, and respond to the demands of the times.

（ｂ） Efforts will be made to smoothly administer the new curriculum created on thebasis of the latest trends in fields of computer science and engineering.

（ｂ） Efforts will be made to smoothly administer the new curriculum created on thebasis of the latest trends in fields of computer science and engineering.

(c) Education shall be provided to nurture individuals with practical knowledge andskills regarding software technology in order to meet the needs of society.

(c) Efforts will be made to smoothly administer the track system establishedaccording to society's demands and to help students acquire practical knowledge
and skills in a systematic manner.

(c) Efforts will be made to smoothly administer the track system establishedaccording to society's demands and to help students acquire practical knowledge
and skills in a systematic manner.

(d) Based upon technical terminology related to computers, instruction on useful
English expressions in specialized fields shall be provided to students.

(d) English language education at the University will be conducted at two different
levels, i.e. "reception" and "production" for students studying computer scienceand engineering, with the Center of Language Research playing a central role.

(d) English language education at the University will be conducted at two different
levels, i.e. "reception" and "production" for students studying computer scienceand engineering, with the Center of Language Research playing a central role.

ｂ b Graduate School(a) (a) Master's Program(a) Standardization of the term system with the Undergraduate School shall be① examined in order to deepen correlation with the Undergraduate School
education.

ｂb Graduate School(a) Master's Program(a) Issues pertaining to unification of the academic term systems used by① Undergraduate and Graduate Schools shall be clarified.

ｂb Graduate School(a) Master's Program(a) Issues pertaining to unification of the academic term systems used by① Undergraduate and Graduate Schools shall be clarified.

(b) Consistency of curriculum with the Undergraduate School education shall be② improved by operating in conjunction with research-driven education at theUndergraduate School so that Undergraduate School students who are planningto go on to the Graduate School can conduct research, once they are in the
Graduate School.

(b) Curriculums of the Graduate School corresponding to the new curriculum of the② Undergraduate School shall be considered.

(b) Curriculums of the Graduate School corresponding to the new curriculum of the② Undergraduate School shall be considered.

(c) Curricula shall be flexibly reviewed to promote education including revision of③ courses and subjects to nurture individuals with practical knowledge and skills
regarding software technology in order to meet the needs of society.

(c) The Leading-edge IT Specialist Program shall be smoothly managed in order to③ conduct practical education for fostering of software specialists.

(c) The Leading-edge IT Specialist Program shall be smoothly managed in order to③ conduct practical education for fostering of software specialists.

(d) General courses common to the fields of study of the Graduate School shall be④ provided as basic courses for the Graduate School.

(d) Regarding regular courses, core courses shall be selected for each field of④ study, so that students can concentrate on these core courses in their fieldsof study and can take other regular courses in other fields of study.

(d) Regarding regular courses, core courses shall be selected for each field of study,④ so that students can concentrate on these core courses in their fields of study
and can take other regular courses in other fields of study.

(e) Proactively collaborating with society, unique and creative educational measures(e) Creative Factory Seminar presentations shall continue and the achievements of⑤ at the University shall be conducted such as creative factory seminars, which aim ⑤ seminars shall be evaluated by the Academic Affairs Committee members, inat active collaboration between students in order to return researchorder to fulfill the quality of the seminars.
achievements to society.

(e) Creative Factory Seminar presentations shall continue and the achievements of⑤ seminars shall be evaluated by the Academic Affairs Committee members, inorder to fulfill the quality of the seminars.

8(f) Education, so that students will be able to give internationally viable⑥ presentations will be offered, such as encouraging students to listen to various
presentations beyond their majors and grade levels to acquire broad fields ofknowledge, and also implementing presentation seminars so that students canreceive effective presentation skill training, shall be provided.

(f) Presentations by students suitable for international settings shall be aimed for⑥ through a requirement for students in the Leading-edge IT Specialist Program topresent their research achievements at international conference, while efforts
are made to improve presentation seminars.

(f) Through presentation seminars in Graduate Department of Computer and⑥ Information Systems and research seminars and conferences in Graduate
Department of Information Technologies and Project Management, students
can attain effective presentation skill training to be able to give internationally
viable presentations⑦ (New)
In order to respond to emerging needs for education and research which take
into account advancements in integration and blending of learning andcontribution to local regions and communities, and to improve the quality ofeducation, cooperation with other universities in terms of education andpreparation of joint research curriculums shall be discussed.

⑦ (New)
Investigations and discussions shall be made, focusing on possible areas ofeducation and research for joint graduate programs which can be realized incooperation with other graduate schools.

⑦ Investigations and discussions shall be made, focusing on possible areas ofeducation and research for joint graduate programs which can be realized incooperation with other graduate schools.

ｃDoctoral Program(b)（ａ） Individuals who can become independent researchers in the future shall be① nurtured through experiencing research activities as collaborative research
partners with faculty members aiming at achieving goals of high standards withutilizing thetraining
RA system.
（ｂ） Advanced
regarding research methodologies, etc. shall be implemented in② special seminars and special research.

ｃ Doctoral Program(b)（ａ） From the perspective of nurturing researchers, further utilization of the RA① system shall be aimed for.

ｃ Doctoral Program(b)（ａ） From the perspective of nurturing researchers, further utilization of the RA① system shall be enhanced.

（ｂ） Supervision of students by more than one faculty member will be put into
② practice on a trial basis.

（ｂ） "Creative Factory", supervision of students by multiple faculty members② including ones outside University will be put into practice.

（イ） The Junior College Division
a-1 A curriculum will be established where students will acquire specialized
knowledge and skills efficiently over a short period of time.

（イ） The Junior College Division
a-1 In order to increase efficiency of education of computer-related courses, thesecourses shall be offered at an early juncture of the curriculum, so that students
can acquire computer literacy. Also, experiments, practical training, andexercises centered around computer related courses will be appropriately
scheduled, so that students can acquire knowledge regarding relevant
methodologies and technical theories over a short period of time.

（イ） The Junior College Division
a-1 Computer literacy shall be offered to increase efficiency of education. Also,
experiments, practical training, and exercises will be appropriately scheduled,
so that students can acquire knowledge regarding relevant methodologies andtechnical theories over a short period of time.

a-2 A curriculum will be established where students will acquire specialized
knowledge and skills efficiently over a short period of time.

ａ-2 Graduation research seminars and special exercise assignments will be
ａ-2 Graduation research seminars, graduation research and special exercise
conducted in small-sized class settings. Assigned research themes must be
assignments will be conducted in small-sized class settings. Assigned researchcompleted between one year to one and a half years. Students' are given
themes must be completed between one year to one and a half years. Students'
motivation through the mutual two-way communication between faculty andare given motivation to study through the mutual two-way communication
students, and are thus able to acquire knowledge of methodologies and technicalbetween faculty and students, and are thus able to acquire knowledge oftheories.
methodologies and technical theories.
ｂｂ○ General Education Courses○ General Education Courses
Effective placement of correlated courses and correspondence with faculty
Effective placement of correlated courses and correspondence with faculty
members in charge of specialized courses in each of the departments will bemembers in charge of specialized courses in each of the departments will be
carried out, while making use of results of student surveys.
carried out, while making use of results of student surveys.

b○ General Education Courses
Regarding courses and content of liberal arts courses, making correlations
between upper-division courses will be carried out. Courses will also be offeredso that students' needs can be reflected in the courses.

9○ Upper-division Courses
・ Systematic Organization of Curriculums(a) Efforts will be made to improve educational programs with concentration on
small-class educational environments.

○ Upper-division Courses
・ Systematic Organization of Curriculums(a) Education will be conducted focusing on small-class educational environmentswith mutual two-way communication in graduation research courses andseminars.

(b) Promotion of increasing awareness of objectives and systematic completion ofcourses will be carried out, and course completion models will be provided to
students.

(b) Advice regarding completion of studies will be carried out by providing models(b) Advice regarding completion of studies will be carried out by providing models
created for completion of courses according to learning objectives for each of
created for completion of courses according to learning objectives for each of
the departments, courses and areas, and these models will be provided tothe departments, courses and areas, and these models will be provided to
students at the time of admission to the College, at the beginning of the first andstudents at the time of admission to the College, at the beginning of the first andsecond semesters, and at guidance meetings.
second semesters, and at guidance meetings.

(c) Educational objectives and goals will be reviewed for timely adaptation to thecurrent generation, and necessary revisions will be made, if necessary.

(c) Educational objectives and goals will be reviewed with a focus on the future foreach field of specialization, while taking into consideration timely responses totechnology, knowledge, and issues of the times, and improvement of
departmental programs will be conducted with awareness of history of the
programs.
・Problem-solving skills and creative processing capabilities will be fostered.
(a) Seminars for graduation research and special exercises shall be madecompulsory, or students shall be encouraged to take these seminars andexercises.

・Problem-solving skills and creative processing capabilities will be fostered.
(a) Encouragement of students to take graduation research seminars and special
exercises, etc. will be conducted, and making these courses required will also be
considered.

○ Upper-division Courses
・ Systematic Organization of Curriculums(a) Education will be conducted focusing on small-class educational environmentswith mutual two-way communication in graduation research seminars, graduation
research, special exercise and assignments and courses and seminars.

(c) Educational objectives and goals will be reviewed with a focus on the future foreach field of specialization, while taking into consideration timely responses totechnology, knowledge, and issues of the times, and improvement of
departmental programs will be conducted with awareness of history of the
programs.
・Problem-solving skills and creative processing capabilities will be fostered.
(a) Seminars for graduation research and special exercises shall be madecompulsory, or students shall be encouraged to take these seminars andexercises.

(b) Opportunities to foster problem-solving skills and creative processing capabilities
will be increased.

(b) Regional and societal issues will be clarified, and efforts will be made to propose (b) Regional and societal issues will be clarified, and efforts will be made to propose
specific solutions to these issues through creative development by way of
specific solutions to these issues through creative development by way ofcollaboration with the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities, taking
collaboration with the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities, taking
advantage of practical studies through local projects and graduation research.
advantage of practical studies through local projects and graduation research
The significance/purposes, direction, and research methodologies, etc. of themes
seminars, graduation research and special exercise assignments, etc. The
will be further explored.
significance/purposes, direction, and research methodologies, etc. of themes will
be further explored.

(c) Presentation opportunities will be increased, and these presentations will beconsidered for opening to the general public.

(c) Opportunities will be increased regarding opening of graduation researchseminars and practical studies through local projects to the public, and at thesame time, efforts will be made to hold presentation and report meetings at
related institutions and target regions.

(c) Opportunities will be increased regarding opening of graduation researchseminars, practical training and practical studies through local projects to the
public, and at the same time, efforts will be made to hold presentation and reportmeetings at related institutions and target regions.

・Regarding students of the Department of Food and Nutrition Sciences who
intend to acquire qualification as certified registered dietician, as qualified
applicants for the examination for nutrition information managers, and as foodspecialists, and students of the Department of Social Welfare Sciences who
intend to acquire qualification in childcare or social welfare, the College has set
a goal of 100% as a success rate. Improvement of the environment for
acquisition of qualifications related to bookkeeping, color coordination, andarchitecture will be conducted by the Industrial Information Department.

・Regarding students of the Department of Food and Nutrition Sciences who
intend to acquire qualification as certified registered dietician, as qualified
applicants for the examination for nutrition information managers, and as foodspecialists, and students of the Department of Social Welfare Sciences who
intend to acquire qualification in childcare or social welfare, the College has set
a goal of 100% as a success rate. Improvement of the environment for
acquisition of qualifications related to bookkeeping, color coordination, andarchitecture will be conducted by the Industrial Information Department.

・Regarding students who intend to acquire certifications and/or qualifications,the College has set a goal of 100% as a success rate.

ウ ウ Specific measures regarding educational methodology（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu
ａ a Undergraduate School(a) SCCPs (Student Cooperative Class Projects) shall be provided to students
starting from their first-year in order to have them realize the importance of
upper division education courses.

ウ ウ Specific measures regarding educational methodology（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu
ａ a Undergraduate School(a) Students will be encouraged to actively join SCCPs from their first year.

ウ ウ Specific measures regarding educational methodology（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu
ａ a Undergraduate School(a) Students will be encouraged to actively join SCCPs from their first year.

（ｂ） Small classes and seminars shall be formed to encourage interactive education.

(b) A small-group educational system shall be deliberated on for implementation at
the University.

(b) A small-group educational system shall be promoted.

10（ｃ） Practical skills regarding programming, diversified computer operating and English
language proficiency shall be provided.

(c) Acquisition of practical skills by students shall be aimed for, taking advantage ofprogramming courses and English language courses in the new curriculum.

(c) Acquisition of practical skills by students shall be aimed for, taking advantage ofprogramming courses and English language courses in the new curriculum.

(d) Efficiency of class management and educational effectiveness shall be improved
by upgrading teaching skills of TAs* and SAs*.

(d) Seminars for TAs and SAs to upgrade teaching skills and abilities to support
students shall be implemented.

(d) Seminars for TAs and SAs to upgrade teaching skills and abilities to support
students shall be implemented.

(e) Effective software education shall be provided by encouraging students toparticipate in various contests in relevant fields and internships* in the industrial
world, etc., which will be regarded as a regular education program at the
University.

(e) (e-1) Information regarding relevant contests shall be forwarded to students tocontinue to support students of the University in taking part in these contests.

(e) (e-1) Information regarding relevant contests shall be forwarded to students tocontinue to support students of the University in taking part in these contests.

(e-2) Implementation of internship programs shall be deliberated on from theviewpoint of education.

(e-2) Inform students of implementations of internship programs in industrial
world and promote participation in the internship.

（ｆ） Participation in education conducted at the University by individuals who have（ｆ） Invitation of graduates of the University who are now working for companies andgraduated from the University will be considered, so that more practical education
other institutions as engineers or researchers as lecturers shall be continued.
can be provided.

（ｆ） Invitation of graduates of the University who are now working for companies andother institutions as engineers or researchers as lecturers shall be continued.

（ｇ） English language education shall be provided centered on faculty members who
have doctoral degrees (Ph.D) in relevant fields for English education.

（ｇ） English language education by researchers specializing in English language
education shall be continued.

（ｇ） English language education by researchers specializing in English language
education shall be continued.

（ｈ） Lectures to be conducted in English in upper division courses (currently 60%)
shall continue using progressive teaching materials published overseas written in
English, and students shall continue preparing their graduation theses in English,
so that students can acquire knowledge of cutting-edge technology in computerscience and engineering.

（ｈ） Lectures to be conducted in English in upper division courses and writing of
graduation theses in English shall be continued.

（ｈ） Lectures to be conducted in English in upper division courses and writing of
graduation theses in English shall be continued.

（ｉ） To foster students who have a broad range of knowledge and high ethicalstandards as computer science and technology researchers and engineers,
academic courses such as "Introduction to Computer Science and Engineering"and "computer ethics," etc. shall be improved.

（ｉ） The course, "Introduction to Computer Science," shall aim to help students
become aware of relationship between their studies in computer science andengineering and the real world, while students acquire diversified perspectives
through attendance at classes for this course given by lecturers in diversified
fields to be invited from outside of the University.

（ｉ） The course, "Introduction to Computer Science," shall aim to help students
become aware of relationship between their studies in computer science andengineering and the real world, while students acquire diversified perspectives
through attendance at classes for this course given by lecturers in diversified
fields to be invited from outside of the University.

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Graduate School

Graduate School

Graduate School（ａ） Education fostering students who not only focus on their specific areas ofresearch, but are exposed to a diverse range of special areas shall actively beplanned, through seminars involving multi laboratories and research collaboration.

(a) Implementation of seminars involving multiple laboratories and fields of study
shall be promoted.

(a) Implementation of seminars involving multiple laboratories and fields of study
shall be promoted.

（ｂ） English shall be used as a common language for classes in most cases.

(b) Lectures shall be basically given in English, and official documents used foracademic affairs shall be prepared in English.

(b) Lectures shall be basically given in English, and official documents used foracademic affairs shall be prepared in English.

（ｃ） Special training programs which allow students to conduct research at researchorganizations outside the University (including an “internship program”) shall be
implemented and utilized.
(d) Attendance by students at academic conferences and research seminars shall besupported.

(c) The system for special training programs shall be made well-known to students
for effective use of the system.

(c) The system for special training programs shall be made well-known to students
for effective use of the system.

(d) Students shall be supported in participation in academic conferences,according to the "Framework Regarding Support of Travel Expenses, etc. forParticipation in Academic Conferences through Presentations by Students of
the University of Aizu with Research Expenses Allocated to Faculty
Members."(d) Students shall be supported in participation in academic conferences, according
to the "Framework Regarding Support of Travel Expenses, etc. for Participationin Academic Conferences through Presentations by Students of the Universityof Aizu with Research Expenses Allocated to Faculty Members."11

（イ） The Junior College Division（イ） The Junior College Divisiona Education will be conducted in small-class environments, and education will focus a Education will be conducted in small-class environments, and education willon mutual two-way communication with all students individually.
focus on mutual two-way communication with all students individually.

（イ） The Junior College Divisiona Education will be conducted in small-class environments, and education will
focus on mutual two-way communication with all students individually.

○ General Education Courses(a) Audio-visual educational materials will be proactively utilized as a part of wellthought educational methods.

○ General Education Courses(a) （a-1） With regard to teaching methods, faculty members shall endeavor to
improve teaching methods, making use of results of "student class evaluations."
In order to effectively use audio-visual educational materials, faculty members
will give students assignments which require use of network machines.

○ General Education Courses(a) （a-1） With regard to teaching methods, faculty members shall endeavor to
improve teaching methods, making use of results of "student class evaluations."
In order to effectively use audio-visual educational materials, faculty members
will give students assignments which require use of network machines.

（a-2） In order to more effectively use computers for education focusing on
mutual two-way communication, education on information and network literacy
included in guidance meetings for new students on computers and related issues
shall be improved.

（a-2） In order to use computers more effectively for education focusing on
mutual two-way communication, in guidance meetings for new students on
computers and related issues, continuous promotion of the use of campus web
portal site "Pota." and enhancement of information & network literacy shall bepromoted, so that students will become computer & network-oriented forcourses held with computer and network.

(b) Mechanisms for individual and extra-curricular advice, etc. will be established asnecessary.

(b) Assistance in learning shall be provided to students through improvement of theoffice hours system, and mechanisms for individual and extra-curricular advice,
etc. will be established as necessary.

(b) Assistance in learning shall be provided to students through improvement of theoffice hours system, and mechanisms for individual and extra-curricular advice,
etc. will be established as necessary.

○ Upper-division Courses
A diverse range of class formats will be used for lectures, exercises, practicaltraining, and graduation research seminars, etc., according to the educational
objectives of the sessions.
(a) Practical education will be improved by proactively taking up issues that areclosely related to the College.

○ Upper-division Courses
A diverse range of class formats will be used for lectures, exercises, practicaltraining, and graduation research seminars, etc., according to the educational
objectives of the sessions.
(a) (a-1) Themes taken up will be issues that are closely related to lifestyles ofstudents and their fields of specialization.

○ Upper-division Courses
A diverse range of class formats will be used for lectures, exercises, practicaltraining, and graduation research seminars, etc., according to the educational
objectives of the sessions.
(a) (a-1) Themes taken up will be issues that are closely related to lifestyles ofstudents and their fields of specialization.

(a-2） Themes pertaining to regional society and modern society will be
proactively selected and students' self-initiative and independence shall bevalued to increase issue awareness and research motivation in students.
Educational effectiveness will be increased through provision of practicaleducation, showing students the significance and purpose of research firsthand,
as a part of giving students opportunities to take up regional themes which areclosely related to their lives, centered around graduation research and practicalstudies through local projects, etc.

(b) Regarding courses taught by part-time instructors, efforts will be made to
decrease holding of classes on a bi-weekly basis, by introducing a quarter system
which promotes educational efficiency.

(b) The quarter system * shall be utilized, taking into account its educational
effectiveness. The quarter system will be implemented, taking into consideration
its educational effectiveness, while conducting consultations with part-time
instructors.

12(a-2） Themes pertaining to regional society and modern society will be
proactively selected.
(a-3) In order to value students' independency and to increase students' issue
awareness and research motivation, information related to local community
and modern society shall be provided to students from various angles.
(a-4) Educational effectiveness will be increased through provision of practicaleducation, showing students the significance and purpose of research firsthand,
as a part of giving students opportunities to take up regional themes which areclosely related to their lives, centered around graduation research and practicalstudies through local projects, etc(b) The quarter system will be implemented, taking into consideration its educational
effectiveness, while conducting consultations with part-time instructors.

(c) Diverse instruction methods for education will be carried out using computersand network equipment.

(c) LMS (Learning Management Systems) and CAI (Computer Aided Instructions)will be effectively used for courses utilizing the computer exercise rooms toincrease lesson efficiency.

(c) LMS (Learning Management Systems) and CAI (Computer Aided Instructions) will
be effectively used for courses utilizing the computer exercise rooms toincrease lesson efficiency. Also, various media will be used utilizing the CG
room to promote greater understanding for seminar courses.

(d) In order to promote information disclosure and feedback regarding education,
mutual two-way communication will be carried out.

(d) Faculty members will be requested to respond to results of the "student classevaluations" surveys, in an effort to improve courses through this method of
mutual two-way communication. On conducting student class evaluations,students shall be encouraged to write comments, and replies from faculty
members to these comments will also be promoted.

(d) Faculty members will be requested to respond to results of the "student classevaluations" surveys, in an effort to improve courses through this method of
mutual two-way communication. On conducting student class evaluations,students shall continue to be encouraged to write comments, and replies fromfaculty members to these comments will also be promoted.

(e) In conjunction with consideration and preparation of content for course
syllabuses, efforts will be made to notify students of lecture content in advance.

(e) In conjunction with having all faculty members reassess syllabuses so that the(e) In conjunction with having all faculty members reassess syllabuses so that the"content" and "planning" included therein are based on achievement of learning"content" and "planning" included therein are based on achievement of learning
objectives, efforts will be made to notify students of lecture content in advance.
objectives, efforts will be made to notify students of lecture content in advance.
（ｆ） Mutual recognition of credits (special auditing of classes) between the 14 member （ｆ） In order to contribute to active inter-university exchange, efforts will be made to （ｆ） In order to contribute to active inter-university exchange, efforts will be made to
universities within the Fukushima Prefecture Assembly of Higher Educational
publicize programs for students through utilization of the mutual credit
publicize programs for students through utilization of the mutual credit
Institutions has been conducted since AY 2004. This mutual credit recognition
recognition system.
recognition system.
system was established to facilitate and activate exchange between the member
universities and its objective is to provide many learning opportunities to students
who are eager to learn. All of the courses offered by the College have been
made available through this system, and further improvements will also be madethe future.
(g) inDiverseeducational opportunities are provided to students through(g) (g-1) Students will be provided with opportunities to participate in internships.
(g) (g-1) Students will be provided with opportunities to participate in internships
implementation of programs such as internships and practical education throughduring summer break, etc.
student participation in planning of local regional events.
(g-2) Education through practice with students participating in the planning
process shall be improved, where students apply issues of interest to them and(g-2) Education through practice with students participating in the planningissues from local areas to their classes and research themes in practicalprocess shall be improved, where students apply issues of interest to them andeducation through student participation in planning of local regional events.
issues from local areas to their classes and research themes in practical
Motivation is given to students by providing them with opportunities to thinkeducation through student participation in planning of local regional events.
about how they can be useful in society while they learn through their
Motivation is given to students by providing them with opportunities to thinkexperiences dealing with the aforementioned issues.
about how they can be useful in society while they learn through their(g-3） Opportunities will be provided for students to conduct presentations inexperiences dealing with the aforementioned issues.
the local region regarding practical research achievements corresponding to(g-3） Opportunities will be provided for students to conduct presentations inthemes related to the local region.
the local region regarding practical research achievements corresponding tothemes related to the local region.
b

Students will study a wide range of liberal arts courses pertaining to topics
including cultural refinement, ways of thinking, social values, and ethics. Ethicalvalues and laws and rules, etc. pertaining to specialty fields will be taught in upperdivision courses. Social values and ethics will be gradually cultivated in students
through guidance meetings for newly enrolled students, cultural lecture
presentations, and internships, etc.

b(b-1) Regarding students' attaining of an understanding of their responsibilities
as individuals in society and ethical values, this will be strengthened throughlectures on culture, internships, practical training, career guidance meetings, andlectures, etc.

b(b-1) Regarding students' attaining of an understanding of their responsibilities
as individuals in society and ethical values, this will be strengthened throughlectures on culture, internships, practical training, career guidance meetings, andlectures, etc.

(b-2) A new course, "Introduction to Career Development" will be establishedto cultivate in students a broad range of general social cultures, logicalperspectives, the nature of society, and work perspectives, etc.

(b-2) A new course, "Introduction to Career Development" will be establishedto cultivate in students a broad range of general social cultures, logicalperspectives, the nature of society, and work perspectives, etc.

(b-3) Logic regarding information will be cultivated.

(b-3) Information Ethics regarding information will be cultivated throughcomputer-assisted guidance.

(b-4) Students' social skills and sense of ethics shall be cultivated while theyattend practical studies through direct involvement in local projects, which will
provide students with opportunities to interact with local residents.

13(b-4) Students' social skills and sense of ethics shall be cultivated while theyattend practical studies through direct involvement in local projects or
graduation research, which will provide students with opportunities to interact
with local residents.

エ エ Specific measures regarding evaluation of students' academic achievements（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu
ａ a Undergraduate Schoolエ エ Specific measures regarding evaluation of students' academic achievements（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu
ａ a Undergraduate Schoolエ エ Specific measures regarding evaluation of students' academic achievements（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu
ａ a Undergraduate School(a) Evaluation of students' academic performance based on standards which satisfy
requirements set by third-party evaluation organizations shall be put into
practice.

(a) Evaluation of students' academic performance based on standards which satisfy
requirements set by third-party evaluation organizations shall be considered.

(a) Evaluation of students' academic performance based on standards which satisfy
requirements set by third-party evaluation organizations shall be conducted.

(b) Exam questions shall be disclosed after relevant examinations, in principle, andevaluation standards for each course shall be included in syllabuses before thestart of each semester.

（ｂ） Methods used for grade evaluations will be announced in the syllabus for eachcourse, and methods for disclosure of past examination questions will beconsidered by the Academic Affairs Committee.

（ｂ） Methods used for grade evaluations will be announced in the syllabus for eachcourse, and methods for disclosure of past examination questions will beconsidered by the Committee for Promotion of Faculty Development.

(c) With regard to courses taught by more than one faculty member, adjustments
shall be done as necessary to insure evaluation without class-bias.

(c) With regard to evaluation of students' academic achievements for courses taught (c) With regard to evaluation of students' academic achievements for courses taught
by more than one faculty member, relevant course leaders shall be responsible
by more than one faculty member, relevant course coordinators shall be
for coordination for consistent evaluation.
responsible for coordination for consistent evaluation.

（ｄ） The "Committee for Settlement of Student Grievances" shall act to settle
students' problems and requests regarding evaluation.

(d) If faculty members and students cannot come to an understanding regarding
academic grades, the Committee for Settlement of Student Grievances shallhandle relevant cases, for example, through mediation by faculty members
assigned to the Office for Settlement of Student Grievances.

(d) If faculty members and students cannot come to an understanding regarding
academic grades, the Committee for Settlement of Student Grievances shallhandle relevant cases, for example, through mediation by faculty members
assigned to the Office for Settlement of Student Grievances.

(e) Emphasis will be put on students' attending all of their classes, taking into
consideration characteristics of subjects in computer engineering and science.

（ｅ） Regarding requirements for eligibility to take mid-term and term-end
examinations, consideration will be given to students' class attendance, inorder to encourage attendance at classes.

（ｅ） Regarding requirements for eligibility to take mid-term and term-end
examinations, consideration will be given to students' class attendance, in orderto encourage attendance at classes.

ｂ

ｂ

ｂ

Graduate School

Graduate School(a) Evaluation of students' academic performance based on standards which satisfy
requirements set by third-party evaluation organizations shall be put into
practice.

(a) Evaluation methods satisfying standards for evaluation by third parties shall beconsidered.

(a) Evaluation methods satisfying standards for evaluation by third parties shall be
conducted.

(b) In order to live up to expectations and gain trust from society, the University willtake responsibility in securing the quality of students who are awarded graduate
academic degrees. In concrete terms, implementation of evaluation of
performance based on standards which satisfy requirements set by third-party
evaluation organizations shall be considered.
(c) (c) Regarding the Doctoral thesis review, the current criterion shall bemaintained. Regarding the Master's theses, thesis presentations outside of the
University shall be made obligatory for assurance of quality.

(b) Methods for assurance of objectivity for conferment of the academic degree
shall be discussed.

(b) Through progress report presentation meeting, etc, guidance will be provided
to assure objectivity for conferment of the academic degree.

(c) For assurance of Master's theses quality, presentation of papers on occasions
outside of the University as an obligation shall be discussed.

(c) For assurance of Master's theses quality, thesis presentations opportunities
outside of the University shall be promoted; presentation seminar shall be madeobligatory in Graduate Department of Computer and Information Systems, andresearch seminar and conference shall be made obligatory in Graduate
Department of Information Technologies and Project Management(d) To maintain the quality of academic degrees conferred a system which allows
having faculty members from other graduate schools or research institutions as
referees of doctoral thesis review committees shall be utilized as circumstancesdemand.

(d) Invitation of referees from outside of the University shall be encouraged asnecessary, depending on research areas regarding relevant theses.

(d) Invitation of referees from outside of the University shall be encouraged asnecessary, depending on research areas regarding relevant theses.

14(e) Regarding academic courses in the Master's Program, disclosure of examinationquestions shall be standardized. On top of that, policies regarding evaluation of
students' academic performance shall be announced for respective courses insyllabuses, etc. before classes begin.
(f) "The Committee for Settlement of Student Grievances" shall respond to
objections and requests by students regarding evaluation of their academic
performance.
（イ） (ｲ) The Junior College Divisionａ ａ Specific policies pertaining to implementation of appropriate grade evaluations(a) Course objectives, goals, and grade evaluation standards, will be announced
through syllabuses, etc. for which use should be advantageous to students.

(e) Methods used for grade evaluations will be announced in the syllabus for eachcourse, and methods for disclosure of past examination questions will beconsidered by the Academic Affairs Committee.

(e) Methods used for grade evaluations will be announced in the syllabus for eachcourse, and methods for disclosure of past examination questions will beconsidered by the Academic Affairs Committee.

（ｆ）

If faculty members and students cannot come to an understanding regarding（ｆ） If faculty members and students cannot come to an understanding regarding
academic grades, the Committee for Settlement of Student Grievances shallacademic grades, the Committee for Settlement of Student Grievances shallcontinue to handle relevant cases, for example, through mediation by faculty
continue to handle relevant cases, for example, through mediation by faculty
members assigned to the Office for Settlement of Student Grievances.
members assigned to the Office for Settlement of Student Grievances.
（イ） (ｲ) The Junior College Division（イ） (ｲ) The Junior College Divisionａ ａ Specific policies pertaining to implementation of appropriate grade evaluations ａ ａ Specific policies pertaining to implementation of appropriate grade evaluations(a) Students will be made aware of evaluation methods, and advice will be provided(a) Students will be made aware of evaluation methods, and advice will be provided
to students at meetings held at the beginning of academic years and at guidance
to students at meetings held at the beginning of academic years and at guidance
meetings regarding what courses they must take to complete programs, andmeetings regarding what courses they must take to complete programs, andcourse content, plans, textbooks, reference materials, and evaluation methods,
course content, plans, textbooks, reference materials, and evaluation methods,
and "achievement goals" will be clearly described in course syllabuses. Facultyand "achievement goals" will be clearly described in course syllabuses. Faculty
members will explain these issues to students at the first classes.
members will explain these issues to students at the first classes.

(b) Appropriate grade evaluation will be carried out, and clear descriptions of grade
evaluation standards and learning achievement goals will be given to students.

（ｂ） An appropriate grade evaluation system will be considered and prepared, andeven clearer descriptions of grade evaluation standards, for example, GPA(Grade Point Average: grade evaluation standards commonly used at universities
in Europe and the U.S.) etc., will be discussed.

（ｂ） Improvement regarding an appropriate grade evaluation system will beconsidered and prepared, and even clearer descriptions of grade evaluation
standards, for example, GPA (Grade Point Average: grade evaluation standards
commonly used at universities in Europe and the U.S.) etc., will be discussed.

(c) In order to maintain fairness of grade evaluations, an evaluation system will beconsidered.

（ｃ） (c-1) Details pertaining to grade evaluation methods will be described in detain in （ｃ） (c-1) Details pertaining to grade evaluation methods will be described in detain incourse syllabuses.
course syllabuses.
(c-2) Opportunities will be increased for faculty members and administrative
staff to comment on evaluation results.

(c-2) Opportunities will be increased for faculty members and administrative
staff to comment on evaluation results.

(c-3) Fairness in evaluation of grades will be conducted through the system for"petitioning of grade evaluations," and students' questions regarding evaluations
will be handled.

(c-3) Fairness in evaluation of grades will be conducted through the system for"petitioning of grade evaluations," and students' questions regarding evaluations
will be handled.

(c-4) Distribution of grade evaluation results shall be analyzed, and validationof fairness of evaluation shall be made.

(c-4) Distribution of grade evaluation results shall be analyzed, and validation of
fairness of evaluation shall be made.

(d) Depending on course content, recognition of credits from other higher
educational institutions across the country and from abroad earned by students
at the College as credits earned at the College will be promoted.

（ｄ） Students, at the time of admission to the College, shall be informed of thesystem under which academic credits students have earned at other higher
institutions prior to admission to the College can be recognized as those of
the College.

（ｄ） Students, at the time of admission to the College, shall be informed of thesystem under which academic credits students have earned at other higher
institutions prior to admission to the College can be recognized as those of theCollege.

(e) Establishment of a new system which would allow a process to determine
recognition of credits earned for student-planned practical education events,
when achievements are attained according to a designated standard will beconsidered.

（ｅ） Based on the results of practical studies through local projects, which started
in AY 2008, discussions on optimal situations regarding authorization ofacademic credits for student-planned practical education events will be
carried out.

（ｅ） Based on the results of practical studies through local projects, which started
in AY 2008, discussions on optimal situations regarding authorization of academic
credits for student-planned practical education events will be carried out.

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COMPARISON BETWEEN THE MID-TERM PLANS AND ANNUAL PLANS FOR FY 2009 AND FY 2010

MID-TERM PLANS

FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality ofeducation/research conducted at the University

Item 1. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding educationb

FY 2010 ANNUAL PLANS (DRAFT)

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education/ research conducted at the University

Item 1. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding education（3）Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding systems/organizations for conducting
educationアア Specific measures regarding placement of faculty and administrative staff（ア） members(ｱ) The University of Aizu
a Formation of academic departments shall be reviewed to correspond tocurriculum formation, and faculty members shall be flexibly assigned.

The Public University Corporation, the University of Aizu

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education/ research conducted at the University

Item 1. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding education（3）Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding systems/organizations for conducting
education

ア ア Specific measures regarding placement of faculty and administrative staff（ア） members(ｱ) The University of Aizu
a Flexibility will be achieved in placement of faculty members in accordance withreorganization of relevant curriculums.

（3）Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding systems/organizations for conducting
education

ア ア Specific measures regarding placement of faculty and administrative staff（ア） members(ｱ) The University of Aizu
a Flexibility will be achieved in placement of faculty members in accordance withreorganization of relevant curriculums.

An education system including teacher-training courses which would make itpossible for students to acquire first class certificates for teaching in junior highschool in mathematics, senior high school mathematics, and senior high school
information classes shall be improved further.

b

The teaching profession program shall appropriately correspond to smoothmanagement of the new curriculum.

b

The teaching profession program shall appropriately correspond to smoothmanagement of the new curriculum.

Employment of faculty members shall be promoted with an international
perspective in a well-planned manner so that systems allowing high quality
education can be conducted will be secured.
（イ） The Junior College Divisiona In order to improve and enrich educational methods and content, the College willtake action in a flexible manner, from the overall perspective of the College.

c

Excellent faculty members shall be continuously recruited worldwide throughopen and international invitations for faculty positions.

cExcellent faculty members shall be continuously recruited worldwide throughopen and international invitations for faculty positions.

cb

A system where departments act in a coordinated manner, while preserving their
independence regarding educational collaboration will be considered.

（イ） The Junior College Division（イ） The Junior College Divisionａ In order to deepen synergetic effects between fields within the 3 departments (2 ａ In order to deepen synergetic effects between fields within the 3 departments (2courses), optional courses common to the departments will be established, andcourses), optional courses common to the departments will be established, andplacement of faculty members will be conducted flexibly within the college fromplacement of faculty members will be conducted flexibly within the college fromthe overall perspective of the College.
the overall perspective of the College.
ｂ b-1 In order to broaden perspectives regarding academics, a system whereｂ b-1 In order to broaden perspectives regarding academics, a system wheredepartments act in a coordinated manner, while preserving their independence
departments act in a coordinated manner, while preserving their independence
regarding educational collaboration will be considered. Optional courses shall be
regarding educational collaboration will be considered. Optional courses shall be
the common factor for educational links to be made between the departments.
the common factor for educational links to be made between the departments.
b-2 Related to the activities of the Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities, enrichment of educational content related to the local region by
the College will be carried out, and efforts will be made to deepen educational
collaboration mutually between departments, using themes from the local region
and communities.

イ イ Specific measures to be taken for improvement of the educational（ア） environment(ｱ) The University of Aizu

イ イ Specific measures to be taken for improvement of the educational（ア） environment(ｱ) The University of Aizu

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b-2 Related to the activities of the Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities, enrichment of educational content related to the local region by
the College will be carried out, and efforts will be made to deepen educational
collaboration mutually between departments, using themes on challenges in thelocal region and communities.
イ イ Specific measures to be taken for improvement of the educational（ア） environment(ｱ) The University of Aizu

ａStructure necessary for management and administration of computer
environments shall be maintained while facilities and equipment, etc. related tocomputers on campus shall be promoted by constantly reflecting mends in theevolution of information technology.

aa-1 With regard to computer systems and network systems, which form the
backbone of the University, they shall be operated on a leased basis as before, inorder to flexibly cope with advancement in information technology. In addition,
latest information should be accumulated upon replacement of these systems,
parallel with purchase of high-performance workstations and network machines.

aa-2 In order to flexibly respond to changes in needs regarding services andsystems while ensuring stable operation, demonstration experiments will be
carried out, and discussions will be held regarding the next system.

a-1 With regard to computer systems and network systems, which form the
backbone of the University, they shall be operated on a leased basis as before, inorder to flexibly cope with advancement in information technology. In addition,
latest information should be accumulated upon replacement of these systems,
parallel with purchase of high-performance workstations and network machines.
a-2 For further improvement of means of communication, including e-mail, etc.,
deliberation shall be made from technical and operational standpoints.
a-3 Deliberations shall be made on the methods for management and effective
use of digital assets within the University.

a-3 For further improvement of means of communication, including e-mail, etc.,
deliberation shall be made from technical and operational standpoints.
a-4 Deliberations shall be made on the methods for management and effective
use of digital assets within the University.

ｂ

In addition to collection and improvement of library materials required for
education and research, effort shall be exerted towards maintenance of favorable
environments and improvement of services for users through workshops for useof the University Library, etc.

ｂb-1 The Library, as an organization for support of faculty and students inresearch and learning processes, shall strive to improve the University's material
stacks, taking into account requests from faculty and students for purchase oflibrary materials, including books, reference books, magazines, and audio visualmaterials, etc. Specifically, subscription to magazines which are thought to be ofinterest to students shall be deliberated on, as was done in FY 2007.

ｂ

b-1 The Library shall be an organization for support of faculty and students inresearch and learning processes and the Library stacks including books,
reference books, magazines, and audio visual materials, etc. shall be improved
to meet the needs from students and faculty.
b-2 "Library tours" for new students and "seminars for use of the Library"for students and faculty members shall be conducted after the efficientannouncement via e-news and posters, etc.

b-2 "Library tours" for new students and "seminars for use of the Library" forstudents and faculty members shall be conducted during orientation periods.
Publicity regarding details of these tours and seminars shall be improved.

b-3 For promotion of use of the Library, announcements on new arrivals andother existing library materials shall be made effectively and the libraryenvironment shall be more accessible.

b-3 For promotion of use of the Library, announcements on new arrivals andother existing library materials shall be made effectively.
b-4 Methods to increase beneficial use of audio-visual materials (DVDs andvideo tapes) shall be deliberated on. In addition, instruction on how to use
Library-owned audio-visual materials shall be included in orientation meetings.

ｃ

Online journal subscriptions※ shall be further promoted, so that the latest
information can be collected promptly and comprehensively, and used tocontribute to education and research.

ｃ

Promotion of the introduction of electronic journals required for education andresearch shall be continuously considered.

ｃPromotion of the introduction of electronic journals required for education andresearch shall be continuously considered.

For realization of high-level education in various scientific fields, and for the ease ｄ Investigation of and discussion on implementation of remote lectures shall beof giving lectures from distant places, full-scale operation of e-learning※ and a
conducted.
system for its management shall be improved.
（イ） The Junior College Division（イ） The Junior College DivisionｄRemote lecture system shall be smoothly operated.

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All classrooms will be equipped with information systems and various audio-visualequipment, so that classroom education utilizing various media can be conducted.

ａStable environments for multimedia education shall be maintained throughrenewal of software. In order to increase use of information systems andaudio-visual aids in class, support for faculty members shall be improved.

ａ

By the renewal of software used for the information education, further
improvement of information education environment will be made for students.
Also, stable operation of information system will be provided by the renewal ofsoftware.

ｂ

The College will be equipped with network infrastructure for an information
sharing system with the objective of educational support.

ｂStable administration of the portal site, "Pota.", which consolidates all
information within the College shall be aimed at, which will allow students,
faculty, and administrative staff to share relevant information without trouble.

ｂ

Stable administration of the on-campus portal site, "Pota.", which consolidates
all information within the College shall be aimed at, which will allow students,
faculty, and administrative staff to share relevant information without trouble.

ｃStudent assistants will be placed in computer-related courses for which an
objective is development of skills, in order to improve students' abilities forcomprehension.

ｃStudent assistants will be placed in computer-related courses for which an
objective is development of skills, in order to improve students' abilities forcomprehension.

ｃStudent assistants will be placed in computer-related courses for which an
objective is development of skills, in order to improve students' abilities forcomprehension.

ｄInstallment of a remote lecture system for e-learning will be considered formutual recognition of credits.

ｄ

Activities related to university-high school collaboration using remote lecture
systems will continue, and the feasibility of expanding collaboration will be
discussed.

ｄActivities related to university-high school collaboration using remote lecture
systems will continue, and the feasibility of expanding collaboration between
remote locations will be discussed.

ｅ Improvement of the College Library（ａ） To support students' learning, improvements will be made, such as extension of
the Library's hours of operation, opening of the Library on Saturdays, enrichmentof the information search system and search functions based on digitization ofdata regarding library material inventory, and improvement of the Library's
management system.
（ｂ） Upgrading of facility improvement plans will be considered for compacting ofspace for library materials and improved usability.

ｅ Improvement of the College Library（ａ） （a-1） The Library will be open on seven Saturdays during the year, to support
students' learning.

ｅ Improvement of the College Library（ａ） （a-1） The Library will be open on seven Saturdays during the year, to support
students' learning.

（a-2） Improvements will be made regarding enrichment of search functions
based on digitization of Library material inventory data and improvement of the
Library's management system.
（ｂ） Further progress will be made on preparation of improvement countermeasuresagainst spatial limitedness for library materials and plans for improved usability.

（a-2） Improvements will be made regarding enrichment of search functions
based on digitization of Library material inventory data and improvement of the
Library's management system.
（ｂ）（ｃ） Improvement of budgets for library materials will be done and library material
stock will be upgraded.

（ｃ） Progress will be made on a continuing basis regarding preparations for
improvement of library material budgets, with a focus on materials for geared
towards students.

（ｃ） Similar amount will be allocated to library budgets and the library material will be
improved in consideration of the textbooks used in classes and needs fromstudents.

ｆ

ｆ

ｆ

Improvements will be made regarding deterioration of lecture rooms, experimentrooms, and practical training rooms, and measures regarding educational
environment standards, and health standards will be improved.

ウ ウ Specific measures to be taken for evaluation of educational activities（ア） (ｱ) The University of AizuaPeriodic evaluation of educational activities shall be implemented by the Internal
Affairs Committee.

Improvement of the air-conditioning equipment and renovation of toilet stalls
will be implemented. Also, well-planned renewal of facilities and equipment
shall be carried out.

Well-planned renewal of facilities for experiment and practical training shall be
carried out. Also, discussion regarding renovation of aging facilities shall bemade.

ウ ウ Specific measures to be taken for evaluation of educational activities（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu

ウ ウ Specific measures to be taken for evaluation of educational activities（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizuａａ

Evaluation of educational activities shall be done by the Evaluation Office.

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Evaluation of educational activities shall be done by the Evaluation Office.

bStudent class evaluations shall be continued.

ｂStudent class evaluations shall be conducted each semester.

ｂStudent class evaluations shall be conducted each semester.

c

Evaluations on educational activities by third parties including specialists in
education shall be carried out.

ｃ

The University shall accumulate necessary data and undertake creation of aself-evaluation sheet in preparation for evaluation of its educational activities
by the National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation(scheduled to be conducted in 2010).

ｃ

The University shall be evaluated by the National Institution for Academic
Degrees and University Evaluation.

（イ） The Junior College Division（イ） The Junior College Division（イ） The Junior College Divisionａ

The surveys, "student class evaluations", "student evaluations of the College"and "alumni evaluations of the College" will be conducted, and results of theevaluations will be disclosed publicly in the internal inspection and evaluation
report, etc.

ａ

The surveys, "student class evaluations" and "student evaluations of theCollege" will be conducted, and summarized compilations from the results of theevaluations will be disclosed on the College's website internally, allowing
students and faculty members to browse the information. In addition, all datafrom "student class evaluations" excluding written comments shall be
disclosed to faculty and students.

ａ

The surveys, "student class evaluations" and "student evaluations of theCollege" will be conducted, and summarized compilations from the results of theevaluations will be disclosed on the College's website internally, allowing
students and faculty members to browse the information. In addition, all datafrom "student class evaluations" excluding written comments shall be disclosed
to faculty and students.

ｂ

Efforts will be made to improve the system to ensure that surveys will be
conducted and so that the surveys are carried out properly.

ｂ

Improvements and assessment of student surveys will be conducted via a webentry method, using a local area network of the College. Also, students will be
instructed how to enter their evaluations to the system.

ｂ

Improvements and assessment of student surveys will be conducted via a webentry method, using a local area network of the College. Also, students will be
instructed how to enter their evaluations to the system.

ｃBased on the results of student class evaluations, faculty members will evaluate
their class content and make changes if necessary.

ｃBased on the results of surveys, faculty members will evaluate their classcontent and make changes if necessary, and announce improvements to classes
on a page in the College's website for internal access.

ｃBased on the results of surveys, faculty members will evaluate their classcontent and make changes if necessary, and announce improvements to classes
through the College's website for internal access and broachers placed at thelibrary. Also, response rate from faculty shall be improved.

ｄAn internal evaluation committee was established, and faculty members' activities
will be evaluated after determination of evaluation standards, in order to improve
the quality of educational activities.

ｄ

Details of evaluation standards, etc. will be discussed and created by the
Evaluation Committee. Discussions will also be made on requiring faculty
members to write an annual
report on business achievements, for improvement of self-evaluation
schemes.

ｄ

Details of evaluation standards, etc. will be discussed and created by the
Evaluation Committee. Also, "Project Achievement Report" shall be submitted
every year for self-evaluation to be appropriately-conducted.

エエ Specific measures to be taken to effectively use evaluation results forエ エ Specific measures to be taken to effectively use evaluation results for
improvement of quality of education
improvement of quality of education（ア）The University of Aizu（ア）The University of Aizu
An organization (a center) for providing support for education shall be established, ａ Concrete activities related to FD, such as reflection of student class evaluationand integration of lectures and exercises, collaboration between courses,
results on faculty's teaching approaches, seminars for FD, etc. shall be carried
improvement of faculty members’ instructing skills (FD, Faculty Development)※
out in conjunction with establishment of an organization which can be a parent
including preparation of syllabi shall be reviewed and implemented. Student classorganization for promotion of faculty development activities in accordance
evaluations shall also be implemented and the results of these evaluations shallwith the results of the study implemented by the Organization for Discussion
be analyzed.
on Faculty Development.

aｂResults of student class evaluations, and follow-up surveys from past graduatesｂ In order to find more effective approaches, results of student class evaluations
will be given to faculty members, and at the same time, results of classshall be made known within campus via the Academic Administration System.
evaluations, questions for course exams, lists of grades, and distribution of grades
will be disclosed within the University so that systems for faculty members toaddress improvement of quality of education will be formed.
（イ） The Junior College Division（イ） The Junior College Division

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エ エ Specific measures to be taken to effectively use evaluation results for
improvement of quality of education（ア）The University of Aizu
ａ By placing the Committee for Promotion of Faculty Development as a parent
organization, concrete activities related to FD, such as reflection of student
class evaluation results on faculty's teaching skills, seminars for FD, etc. shall be
carried outｂResults of student class evaluations shall be announced within campus via the
Academic Administration System and the feedback shall be given back to eachfaculty member.

（イ） The Junior College DivisionａFaculty and administrative staff will improve classes based on survey results on acontinual basis.

ａa-1 The survey, "student class evaluations" will be conducted for all classes
for courses, and will serve as a basis for improvements to classes, etc. byfaculty and administrative staff.

ａa-2 The survey, "student evaluations of the College" will be conducted, andwill serve as a basis for improvements to classes, etc. by faculty andadministrative staff.
ｂ

Necessary improvements will be made by faculty and administrative staff
regarding class formats, instruction methods, grade evaluation standards, andlearning achievement objectives.

ｂｃFaculty in charge of courses will make a detailed and clear description of plansfor improvement of courses after receiving the results of evaluations, and theseplans will be announced to students.

ｃｄFaculty Development (FD) seminars will be held to help improve class content
and instructional methods.

ｄa-1 The survey, "student class evaluations" will be conducted for all classes
for courses, and will serve as a basis for improvements to classes, etc. byfaculty and administrative staff.
a-2 The survey, "student evaluations of the College" will be conducted, andwill serve as a basis for improvements to classes, etc. by faculty andadministrative staff.

The "student class evaluation" surveys will be implemented for all courses.
Based on the results of these surveys, each faculty member will reassess therelevant course format, and make improvements to the relevant classes. In
addition, effective teaching methods shall be sought, through FD seminars,
observes to highly-evaluated classes, and review meetings after class visits,
etc.
Based on the results of student surveys, all faculty members will make aconcrete improvements to relevant classes, and responses to the surveys will
be announced via the College's website for internal access.

ｂ

The "student class evaluation" surveys will be implemented for all courses.
Based on the results of these surveys, each faculty member will reassess therelevant course format, and make improvements to the relevant classes.

ｃBased on the results of student surveys, all faculty members will plan to make aconcrete improvements to relevant classes in charge, and responses to thesurveys will be announced via the College's website for internal access anddisclosed by brochures placed at the library.

New FD activities which were put into practice in AY 2008 will continue, inorder to increase faculty's awareness of FD.

ｄ

Based on the results of the survey conducted by faculty members in AY 2008
regarding the FD activities, more effective FD activities to improve courses
shall be focused and implemented to increase faculty's awareness of FD.

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COMPARISON BETWEEN THE MID-TERM PLANS AND ANNUAL PLANS FOR FY 2009 AND FY 2010

MID-TERM PLANS

FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

Item 1. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding education（4）Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding student support

アア Specific measures regarding learning assistance（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizuａｂ

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education/ research conducted at the University

Item 1. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding education（4）Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding student support（4）Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding student support

ア ア Specific measures regarding learning assistance（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu

ア ア Specific measures regarding learning assistance（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu

In order to bring out characteristics and abilities of each student, a mentor
system※ or an office hour system under which faculty members support
individual students with guidance and a student advisor system shall be put into
practice.

ａａThe "Withdrawal Recommendation System" to detect and provide care forunderachieving students at an early juncture will be continued. It is expectedthat students will be able to find suitable future paths through advice on studies
and student lifestyles.

ｂ（イ） The Junior College Divisionａ Attentive care will be given to students on an individual basis using various
opportunities such as office hours, etc. according to the students' individual
scholastic ability and interests.

ｂ

FY 2010 ANNUAL PLANS (DRAFT)

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education/ research conducted at the University

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education / research
conducted at the University

Item 1. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding education

The Public University Corporation, the University of Aizu

A student support system for students with disabilities will be prepared.

a-1 The mentor system and office hour system shall be deliberated for
implementation by the Academic Affairs Committee.

a-2 Support to students in their learning and studies on a daily and continuous
basis shall be realized by utilization of the Office for Learning Support.

a-2 Support to students in their learning and studies on a daily andcontinuous basis shall be realized by utilization of the Office for Learning
Support.
b-1 Support for students experiencing severe difficulty with poor academic
performance shall be improved by strengthening cooperation among faculty
members concerned and utilization of the Office for Learning Support.

a-1 The mentor system and office hour system will be implemented.

ｂb-1 Support for students experiencing severe difficulty with poor academic
performance shall be improved by strengthening cooperation among faculty
members concerned and utilization of the Office for Learning Support.

b-2 The "Withdrawal Recommendation System" shall be continued.

b-2 The "Withdrawal Recommendation System" shall be continued.

（イ） The Junior College Divisionａ a-1 Students will be notified of faculty members' office hours, etc., forpromotion of utilization of the office hour system.

（イ） The Junior College Divisionａ a-1 Students will be notified of faculty members' office hours, etc., forpromotion of utilization of the office hour system.

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a-2 Efforts will be made regarding preventative measures for students
experiencing severe difficulty with poor academic performance throughprovision of attentive care to students on an individual basis by faculty centeredaround faculty responsible for seminars and members of the Academic Welfare
Committee.

a-2 Efforts will be made regarding preventative measures for students
experiencing severe difficulty with poor academic performance throughprovision of attentive care to students on an individual basis by faculty centeredaround faculty responsible for seminars and members of the Academic Welfare
Committee.

a-3 Support for improvement of situations of students with possible
psychological maladjustment due to their financial or emotional problems will be
carried out through coordination of student counselors, part-time counselors,
faculty members, and administrative staff.

a-3 Support for improvement of situations of students with possible
psychological maladjustment due to their financial or emotional problems will be
carried out through coordination of student counselors, part-time counselors,
faculty members, and administrative staff.

a-4 Training seminars on student counseling for faculty and administrative staff
will be continued, in order to improve the existing support system.

a-4 Training seminars on student counseling for faculty and administrative staff
will be continued, in order to improve the existing support system.

Detailed measures for support of students with disabilities shall be established.

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Detailed measures for support of students with disabilities shall be established.

ｃSupport of students who experience difficulties in completing programs in thestandard amount of time, faculty will provide advice to students on an individual
basis, and make an effort to provide them advice at an early juncture.

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In order to decrease the number of students who experience difficulties incompleting programs in the standard amount of time due to financial difficulties,
the tuition exemption program will be improved.

ｄEfforts will be made to provide individual advice at an early juncture to students
experiencing difficulty with their studies to help prevent students becoming
unable to complete programs in the standard amount of time, throughcorrespondence between the part-time counselor, student counselors, membersof the Academic Welfare Committee, and faculty members responsible forcourses. Students who will require extra time to complete relevant programs will
also be given advice as necessary.
In order to decrease the number of students who experience difficulties incompleting programs in the standard amount of time due to financial
difficulties, the tuition exemption program will be improved.

ｃｄEfforts will be made to provide individual advice at an early juncture to students
experiencing difficulty with their studies to help prevent students becoming
unable to complete programs in the standard amount of time, throughcorrespondence between the part-time counselor, student counselors, membersof the Academic Welfare Committee, and faculty members responsible forcourses. Students who will require extra time to complete relevant programs will
also be given advice as necessary.
In order to decrease the number of students who experience difficulties incompleting programs in the standard amount of time due to financial difficulties,
the tuition exemption program will be improved.

イ イ Specific measures for support of student lifestyles and healthイ イ Specific measures for support of student lifestyles and healthイ イ Specific measures for support of student lifestyles and health（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu
ａ a Improvement of environments as they relate to students’ lifestyles
ａ a Improvement of environments as they relate to students’ lifestyles
ａ a Improvement of environments as they relate to students’ lifestyles（ａ） With regard to lifestyle and health counseling, a counselor (Student Counseling（ａ） a-1 Cooperation among faculty members, the counselor, the nurse, and staff（ａ） a-1 Cooperation among faculty members, the counselor, the nurse, and staff ofRoom), a nurse (Medical Treatment Room), Grievance Counselors (Grievanceof the Student Affairs Division shall be strengthened in order to give students
the Student Affairs Division shall be strengthened in order to give students
Counseling Office, Grievance Processing Committee), Counselor for Sexualeffective and useful advice on their lifestyles.
effective and useful advice on their lifestyles.
Harassment (Committee for Prevention of Sexual harassment) and staff membersof the Student Affairs Division will cooperatively work for students.
a-2 Seminars on student counseling shall be ensured, so that staff members
a-2 Seminars on student counseling shall be ensured, so that staff members
responsible for student counseling can improve their qualification.
responsible for student counseling can improve their qualification.

（ｂ） Basically, counseling shall be done on a student-counselor basis. However, in（ｂ） Meetings geared for students’ guardians who need consultations for problems（ｂ） Meetings geared for students’ guardians who need consultations for problems
order to detect and care students experiencing difficulties in their lifestyles at anstudents have in keeping up with their studies shall be held. Also, meetings withstudents have in keeping up with their studies shall be held. Also, meetings withearly juncture, adequate information shall be forwarded to their guardians at anstudents' guardians shall be held as necessary.
students' guardians shall be held as necessary.
adequate juncture so that guardians can also grasp situations throughconsultation, etc.
（ｃ） With regard to realization of an environment in consideration for universal design※, approaches for students with physical disabilities in terms of education andresearch shall be improved in line with establishment of a support system byfaculty and students.

（ｃ） The existing support system for students with physical disabilities shall be
improved through understanding of situations of these students on a daily
basis and through close communication with their guardians, and according totheir needs.

（ｃ） The existing support system for students with physical disabilities shall be
improved through understanding of situations of these students on a daily basis
and through close communication with their guardians, and according to theirneeds.

ｂｂｂStudents' extra-curricular activities

Students' extra-curricular activities

Students' extra-curricular activities（ａ） In order for students to be more actively engaged in extra-curricular activities,
spaces and places reserved for conversation and relaxation should be ensured.

（ａ） Efforts shall be directed to creation of an environment in which students can be
actively engaged in extra-curricular activities, while the University ensuresadequate spaces for these activities.

（ａ） Efforts shall be directed to creation of an environment in which students can be
actively engaged in extra-curricular activities, while the University ensuresadequate spaces for these activities.

（ｂ） Taking into account an educational viewpoint that students improve themselves
through interaction with many students as they spend their time in a group,
measures to support students’ extra-curricular activities shall be put into
practice.

（ｂ） The University and the University of Aizu Supporters’ Association, for which
members are students’ guardians, shall work together to help students enjoy
their campus lives.

（ｂ） The University and the University of Aizu Supporters’ Association, for which
members are students’ guardians, shall work together to help students enjoy
their campus lives.

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A system to support lifestyles of students

A system to support lifestyles of students

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A system to support lifestyles of students

（ａ） A university dormitory which takes into account effectiveness in education shall （ａ） a-1 A plan for establishment of a University dormitory shall be made.
be established to help students improve their social skills and motivation to
study through communal living and to nurture students' international awarenessa-2 Efforts shall be made to ensure suitable housing for students.
through communal living with students of different nationalities. Also,
measures for reducing students' financial burdens shall be considered. For
example, use of low-rent housing owned by private companies shall beconsidered.
（ｂ） In order to accept excellent students, preferential treatments of students, such（ｂ） b-1 In order to ensure acceptance of excellent students from abroad, financial
as expansion of the range of students subject to tuition exemption andsupport measures shall be put into practice to support international students,
establishment of a University of Aizu scholarship system will be considered.
such as tuition exemption and establishment of a University of Aizu scholarship
Emphasis will be placed on consideration on such systems for the Graduate
system, etc.
School.
b-2 A system to financially support excellent students, not limited tointernational students, shall be considered.

（ａ） a-1 A university dormitory which takes into account educational benefit shallbe establisheda-2 Efforts shall be made to ensure suitable housing for students.

（ｂ） b-1 In order to ensure acceptance of excellent students from abroad, financial
support measures shall be put into practice to support international students,
such as tuition exemption and establishment of a University of Aizu scholarshipsystem, etc.
b-2 A system to financially support excellent students, not limited tointernational students, shall be considered.

（ｃ） Through further improvement of the TA and RA systems, financial burdens on
graduate school students will be reduced, so that they can concentrate on theirstudies and research.

（ｃ） The TA system and RA system shall be further improved.

（ｃ） The TA system and RA system shall be further improved to reduce financial
burdens on graduate school students.

（ｄ） Effective use of the Lounge for International Exchange and Informal Discussion
shall be aimed at for communication between international students andJapanese students, among faculty and administrative staff members, and forexchange of various information shall be worked on.

（ｄ） In order to help non-Japanese faculty and international students get
accustomed to life in Japan, intensive Japanese language courses shall beplanned. Also, international exchange will be promoted through organizing andholding of "international talks."（ｄ） In order to help non-Japanese faculty and international students get
accustomed to life in Japan, intensive Japanese language courses shall beplanned. Also, international exchange will be promoted through organizing andholding of "international talks."（ｅ） The University and the Support Association for International Students of the（ｅ） Activities to support international students, for example, raising donations for
University of Aizu (SAISUA) shall work together to support international students.
international students will be implemented in cooperation with Support
Association for International Students of University of Aizu (SAISUA).

（ｅ） Activities to support international students, for example, raising donations forinternational students will be implemented in cooperation with Support
Association for International Students of University of Aizu (SAISUA).

（ｆ） Occasions for informal discussion and exchange of opinions between international （ｆ） (f) With the cooperation of the Center for Programs for International Strategy
students and people from local companies and societies shall be organized.
and SAISUA, interaction between international students and local residents,
including ski lessons held jointly by local organizations and participation invarious events, will be aimed at, so that international exchange in the area canbe further promoted.

（ｆ） (f) With the cooperation of the Center for Programs for International Strategy
and SAISUA, interaction between international students and local residents
through various interactive events will be held, so that international exchange in
the area can be further promoted.

（イ） The Junior College Divisionａ Detailed plans will be made regarding preparations for realization of anenvironment to help students comfortably enjoy their student lifestyles.

（イ） The Junior College Divisionａ Detailed plans to be made regarding preparations for realization of anenvironment to help students comfortably enjoy their student lifestyles.

（イ） The Junior College Divisionａ Detailed plans to be made regarding preparations for realization of anenvironment to help students comfortably enjoy their student lifestyles.

（ａ） Every year in April, second-year students are asked to respond to the "survey（ａ） The "survey regarding student lifestyles" conducted in April will be utilized forregarding student lifestyles". An overview of actual situations regarding students'
support of students' lifestyles.
lifestyles and student requests is obtained from the results of the survey, andcan be applied to future reforms and improvements in the future.

23（ａ） The "survey regarding student lifestyles" conducted in April will be utilized forsupport of students' lifestyles.

（ｂ） Regarding scholarship programs of the Japan Student Services Organization（ｂ） Scholarship programs will be announced at the time of students' admission to（ｂ） Scholarship programs will be announced at the time of students' admission to(JASSO), efforts will be made to increase acceptance rates for applicants fromthe College, and at the beginning of the first and second semesters to raise
the College, and at the beginning of the first and second semesters to raise
the College through a system for provision of advice for those who wish to utilize
students' awareness of their availability. Improvements will be made regarding
students' awareness of their availability. Improvements will be made regardingthese scholarships. (165 students received scholarships in fiscal year 2005,
explanation methods for scholarship programs, and the acceptance rate of
explanation methods for scholarship programs, and the acceptance rate ofwhich was 49.1% of the total student population at the College. Excluding
applicants will be increased.
applicants will be increased.
students who had been accepted to receive scholarships before they wereadmitted to the College, 90 students received scholarships, which was 26.8% of
the total student population at the College.)（ｃ） Efforts will be made to lessen financial burdens on students by reviewing（ｃ） Practical training materials to be paid by students will be reviewed and evaluated （ｃ） Practical training materials to be paid by students will be reviewed and evaluatedexpenses for practical training materials.
from the perspective of cost efficiency, and efforts will be made to reducefrom the perspective of cost efficiency, and efforts will be made to reduce
overhead expenses, taking into consideration learning objectives.
overhead expenses, taking into consideration learning objectives.
（ｄ） Enrichment of support systems for career planning and student lifestyles will be
conducted through placement of student counselors and staff employed forcounseling work who will be available to students requests for consultations.

（ｅ） A system to handle individual counseling for students regarding student lifestyles
will be constructed, utilizing the small-class educational system, with faculty
members and administrative staff keeping close coordination with student
counselors and counselors.

（ｆ） Restoration of deteriorating student dormitories will be carried out according to a
determined plan.

（ｄ） d-1 A student counselor will be placed at each academic department, and a （ｄ） d-1 In cooperation with a counselor from the University who supports once a
counselor from the University will work at the College once a week, as part of anweek, a student counselor who is placed at each academic department will
effort to provide an environment where students don't feel hesitant in asking forprovide consultation to students in the student counseling room establishedcounseling.
in AY 2009.
d-2 The student counseling room will be improved.
（ｅ） A system for coordination of faculty and administrative staff, student counselors （ｅ） A system for coordination of faculty and administrative staff, student counselorsand counselors will be prepared, and will be available to students
and counselors will be prepared, and will be available to students
interdepartmentally. Students will be given information on how they can utilize
interdepartmentally. Students will be given information on how they can utilize
counseling time during the lunch break at guidance meetings, and e-mailcounseling time during the lunch break at guidance meetings, and e-mailannouncements regarding use of this system will be made to students on aannouncements regarding use of this system will be made to students on aregular basis.
regular basis.
（ｆ） Issues regarding repair of dormitories will be compiled and organized, and （ｆ） Issues regarding repair of dormitories will be compiled and organized, andmaintenance and repair of the dormitories will be considered from themaintenance and repair of the dormitories will be considered from theperspective of the long-term.
perspective of the long-term.
Efforts shall be made for management of the dormitory, in order to prevent
Efforts shall be made for adequate management of the dormitory, in order tounfavorable living conditions at the dormitory due to eterioration.
prevent unfavorable living conditions at the dormitory due to deterioration.

（ｇ） So that students will be advised and made aware of possible problems that may（ｇ） (g-1） Students will be advised and made aware of the possibility of these issues （ｇ） (g-1） Students will be advised and made aware of the illegal sales schemes,arise stemming from activities such as illegal sales schemes such as sales scams,
at the time of guidance meetings.
etc. and how to prevent these issues accordingly.
pyramid sales schemes, etc., and other activities such as stalking and cultrelated activities, a specialist in the field will give a lecture on the topic at the(g-2) Students will be given practical advice by staff of the Consumers(g-2) Specific guidance from police officer regarding the crime prevention andCollege.
Department of the Prefecture Government regarding prevention of bankself-defense will be provided.
transfer scams and troubles involving consumer contracts.
（ｈ） Counseling will be available for students having problems with harassment,
including sexual harassment. In addition, efforts will be made in sending out
announcements and notifications regarding prevention of different forms ofharassment.

（ｈ） Awareness of several types of harassment issues will be promoted at the （ｈ） Awareness on prevention of several types of harassment issues will be
guidance meetings.
promoted at the guidance meetings.
In particular, locations and occasions for consultation regarding sexual
In particular, locations and occasions for consultation regarding sexual
harassment shall be ensured.
harassment shall be ensured.

ｂｂStudents will be supported in their extra-curricular activities.
Students learn about social values, about getting along with others, and aboutcompassion through participation in extra-curricular activities and mature as
human beings. From an educational perspective, student participation in extracurricular activities will be supported.

Activities by self-governing student clubs will be supported through a faculty
support system.

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Activities by self-governing student clubs will be supported through a faculty
support system.

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A lifestyle support system for students, including international students andworking students, will be established.

（ａ） Towards a goal of fostering of 21st-century resident-types and society based on
knowledge, proactive improvement of support systems will be conducted.

ｃSupport of student lifestyles will be conducted through cooperation between
Student Affairs Section, Academic Welfare Committee members, and graduation
seminar instructors.

ｃSupport of student lifestyles will be conducted through cooperation between
Student Affairs Section, Academic Welfare Committee members, and graduation
seminar instructors in charge.

（ａ） （a-1） A system to handle 3 and 4-year programs for completion will be utilized
in response to students who are employed while conducting their studies at theCollege.

（ａ） （a-1） A system to handle 3 or 4-year programs for completion will be utilized
in response to students who are employed while conducting their studies at theCollege.

(a-2） Mechanisms for discounted tuition, etc. will be utilized geared towards
individuals who intend to take 3 or 4 years to complete their studies at theCollege while they are employed.

(a-2） Mechanisms for discounted tuition, etc. will be utilized geared towards
individuals who intend to take 3 or 4 years to complete their studies at theCollege while they are employed.

(a-3） Programs, etc. for delayed payment of tuition, will be utilized.

(a-3） Programs, etc. for delayed payment of tuition, will be utilized.

（ｂ） A clear description of persons in charge of student support services will be given
to students, and will be available for consultations and advice.

（ｂ） Announcements will be made about information regarding the faculty member
representative for student counseling, counselors, student counselors, thecounseling office, and times the relevant resources are available at the time of
guidance meetings. Also, the location of the healthcare room will be explained
to students at these meetings with detailed instructions for use of the room.

（ｂ） At the time of guidance meetings, the faculty member representative for student
counseling will introduce student counselors and make the announcements oflocation of the counseling office and instructions for use of the room withdetailed examples.

ウ ウ Specific measures regarding support for students’ career development（ア） activities（ア）The University of Aizu

ウ ウ Specific measures regarding support for students’ career development
activities（ア）The University of Aizu

ウ ウ Specific measures regarding support for students’ career development
activities（ア）The University of Aizuａ

The employment rate for students who wish to be employed at private companies
will be maintained at 100 %.

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The employment rate for students who wish to be employed at privatecompanies will be maintained at 100 %.

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The employment rate for students who wish to be employed at privatecompanies will be maintained at 100 %.

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For improvement of quality of career guidance, on-campus company seminars
jointly held by companies and the original handbooks for University of Aizu
students seeking jobs should be improved. In addition, in order for students todevelop views towards professions and increase their interest in future
employment at an early juncture of their enrollment at the Undergraduate School,
career planning seminars intended for students of lower academic years (e.g.
second-year students) shall be planned and a qualified career counselor※(whose qualification is recognized by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare)shall be placed at the University.

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b-1 The guidebook to help students find employment shall be improved.

ｂb-1 The guidebook to help students find employment shall be improved.

b-2 On-campus explanatory meetings of companies shall take place same as
before.

b-2 On-campus explanatory meetings of companies shall take place same as
before.

b-3 A course, "Career Design," shall be established, for which a certain
number of academic credits will be allotted. Contents of this course shall
include guidance meetings and seminars for students' future paths and careerdevelopment.

b-3 In order for students to develop views towards professions and increase
their motivation in future employment at an early juncture of their enrollment
at the Undergraduate School, a course, "Career Design I" targeted to secondyear students shall be offered and academic credits shall be allotted to thecourse.

b-4 Career counseling by the career counselor and mock interviews for
employment shall be planned.

b-4 As guidance related to career development, a course, "Career Design II"
targeted to third-year students shall be offered and academic credits shall beallotted to the course

b-5 The career counselor of the University shall play an important role for
improvement of quality of career guidance for students.

b-5 Appropriate counseling shall be provided with establishment of career
support center and with placement of career counselor, and counseling related
to career development and mock interview shall be provided to students.
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For the purpose of increasing students' awareness of choice of occupations,enhancing students' motivation to study, and improving students' ability to adapt
themselves to society, students shall be encouraged to be engaged in internshipprograms. Deliberations shall also be made on handling of the internship program
as a course for which students can earn academic credits.

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In order to encourage students to take part in internship programs, meetings for
explanation of internship programs shall be planned.

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In order to encourage students' participation in internship programs, meetings for
explanatory meeting of internship programs, etc. shall be organized.

ｄSeminars for vocational assistance intended for faculty members shall be held inorder to contribute to faculty members’ activities to support students’ careerdevelopment.

ｄMeetings for faculty members to show how they can support students’ careerdevelopment shall be planned.

ｄMeetings for faculty members to show how they can support students’ careerdevelopment shall be planned.

ｅVisitation programs to local companies shall be planned and carried out, so thatboth students and faculty members can attain deeper understanding about careerdevelopment.

ｅVisitation programs to local companies by students and faculty members shall beplanned.

ｅVisitation programs to local companies by students and faculty members shall beplanned.

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By reinforcement of ties between the Alumni Association and the University,
networks among past graduates from the University will be established to help
programs to support students currently enrolled seeking employment.

ｆEstablishment of networks including past graduates from the University incooperation with the Alumni Association shall be aimed for. Establishednetworks shall be effectively used.

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Establishment of networks including past graduates from the University incooperation with the Alumni Association shall be aimed for. Establishednetworks shall be effectively used.

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As a measure for supporting young researchers, the employment systemestablished originally by the University for special research fellows shall bemaintained, providing Pos. Doc. positions※ to graduates of our Doctoral Program.

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In order to support excellent doctoral students after their completion of thedoctoral program, positions for special research fellows of the University shall bemaintained.

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In order to support excellent doctoral students after their completion of thedoctoral program, positions for special research fellows of the University shall bemaintained.

Occasions for our students and faculty members to meet and exchange
information with persons who were previously faculty members of our University
or who were awarded a Master’s/Doctoral degree from our University shall beplanned in order to increase job opportunities for our graduate students.
（イ） The Junior College Divisionａ Efforts will be made regarding provision of advice to students regarding careerplanning according to their abilities, special characteristics, and interests.

ｈDiscussions regarding arrangement of occasions for doctoral students of the
University to accumulate information regarding employment in research or
faculty positions shall continue.

ｈDiscussions regarding arrangement of occasions for doctoral students of the
University to accumulate information regarding employment in research or
faculty positions shall continue.

ｈ（イ） The Junior College Divisionａ a-1 A career guidance meeting will be held in October for first-year students.
Detailed advice will be provided, utilizing the "career planning guidebook", which
was edited by the relevant committee.

（イ） The Junior College Divisionａ a-1 A career guidance meeting will be held in July and October for first-year
students. Detailed advice on career development guidance will be provided,
utilizing the "career planning guidebook", which was edited by the careerdevelopment guidance committee.

a-2 Instructors from outside the College will hold lectures on guidance
strategies for employment examinations, based on the yearly schedule forprovision of career planning advice, to provide students with relevant advice.

a-2 Instructors from outside the College will hold lectures on guidance
strategies for employment examinations, based on the yearly schedule forprovision of career planning advice, to provide students with relevant advice.

a-3 Fostering of skills regarding taking of employment exams will be conductedbased on the yearly schedule for provision of career planning advice, throughholding of entry sheet mastery tests, mock public servant examinations (basic
versions, and versions which have actually been used), and mock SPI* exams,
etc.

ｂStudents are given a sense of what it is to actually work and given firsthandopportunities to gain work perspectives through programs for educational
activities that deepen relations with companies, such as internships, etc.

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Students interested in internships will be invited for participation, and those
accepted as interns will be given instructions regarding relevant internships prior
to their participation by faculty members in charge of career guidance and thecareer advisor.

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a-3 Fostering of skills regarding taking of employment exams will be conductedbased on the yearly schedule for provision of career planning advice, throughholding of entry sheet mastery tests, follow-up seminar of entry sheet mastery
tests, mock public servant examinations (basic versions, and versions whichhave actually been used), general knowledge exam and mock SPI* exams, etc.

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Students interested in internships will be invited for participation, and those
accepted as interns will be given instructions regarding relevant internships prior
to their participation by faculty members in charge of career guidance and thecareer advisor. Also, debrief session on internships shall be provided by theparticipants, so that students can enhance further awareness of careerdevelopment activities.

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A system to help students attain work perspectives based on a long-term outlook
through seminars conducted by lecturers from outside the College will bestrengthened for employment support services to students.

ｃ(c-1) The College will invite instructors from outside the College for instructionof "Short-term On-campus Lectures" and "Introduction to Career
Development" to develop work values and students' long-term perspectives
pertaining to their careers.

ｃ(c-2) A career development support system will be developed so that students
can be given suitable and appropriate advice to help foster initiative. The
College aims to achieve the goal of having at least a 95% employment rate forstudents seeking employment after graduation.

(c-1) The College will invite instructors from outside the College for instructionof "Short-term On-campus Lectures (3 days)"and "Introduction to Career
Development (2nd semester of the first year)" to develop work values andstudents' long-term perspectives pertaining to their careers.
(c-2) A career development support system will be developed so that students
can be given suitable and appropriate advice to help foster initiative. The
College aims to achieve the goal of having at least a 95% employment rate forstudents seeking employment after graduation.

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The current system to keep track of situations regarding job-hunting activities ofstudents will be further improved through utilization of a computer system.

ｄProvision of advice pertaining to tracking of job-hunting activities of students
will be improved through improvement of the employment support system which
utilizes the College's LAN.

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Provision of advice pertaining to tracking of job-hunting activities of students
will be improved through improvement of the employment support system which
utilizes the College's LAN.

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The employment counseling support system will be improved, and an employment
advisor devoted to matters regarding employment will be placed at the College.

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Two counseling staff members for career development (career advisors) havebeen placed at the Career Support Center at the College to improve theemployment counseling support system.

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Two counseling staff members for career development (career advisors) havebeen placed at the Career Support Center at the College to improve theemployment counseling support system.

ｆFaculty members of the College will conduct company visitations, in order tocarry out information exchange and development of opportunities for employmentof students.

ｆContact will be made with companies and facilities where there is a possibility
for graduates to be employed through visitation, based on characteristics ofrelevant departments, to help develop the employer pool for the College.

ｆContact will be made with companies and facilities where there is a possibility
for graduates to be employed through visitation, based on characteristics ofrelevant departments, to help develop the employer pool for the College.

ｇCorrespondence between alumni and the College has been useful for employment
support regarding current students.

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A graduate of the College shall be appointed as a part-time instructor for thecourse, "Career Development," and a system to request alumni of the College
to provide information pertaining to job opportunities and employment advice will
be discussed.

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A graduate of the College shall be appointed as a part-time instructor for thecourse, "Career Development". Also a system to request alumni of the College
to provide information pertaining to job opportunities and employment advice will
be developed.

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The Department of Food and Nutrition Sciences and the Department of Social
Welfare Sciences will maintain a success rate of 80% for student employment atjobs which require licenses or qualifications.

ｈDetailed advice will be provided to students who intend to gain employment injobs which require licenses or qualifications regarding methods for completing
their studies and career planning.

ｈDetailed advice will be provided to students who intend to gain employment injobs which require licenses or qualifications regarding methods for completing
their studies and career planning.

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Improvement of programs to assist students who intend to transfer to otheruniversities, etc. will be conducted.

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Faculty members in charge of career advice and career advisors, and researchseminar instructors etc. will provide attentive care and advice to students
regarding career plans during class and outside of class periods, to help students
take action on their own initiative to achieve their goals.

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As a first step, each faculty members will provide guidance to students who
intend to transfer to other universities for admission by transfer program
about the attitude that students need to take in day-to-day lecture. In
addition, faculty members in charge of career advice and career advisors, andresearch seminar instructors etc. will provide attentive care and advice tostudents regarding career plans during class and outside of class periods, to help
students take action on their own initiative to achieve their goals.

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COMPARISON BETWEEN THE MID-TERM PLANS AND ANNUAL PLANS FOR FY 2009 AND FY 2010

MID-TERM PLANS

FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education/ research conducted at the University

Item ２ Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding research

The Public University Corporation, the University of Aizu

FY 2010 ANNUAL PLANS (DRAFT)

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education/ research conducted at the University

Item ２ Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding research（1）Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding research standards and results

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education/ research conducted at the University

Item ２ Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding research（1）Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding research standards and results（1）Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding research standards and results

ア ア Model research directions（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu

ア ア Model research directions（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu

ア ア Model research directions（ア） (ｱ) The University of AizuａWorld-class research in computer science and engineering will be further
promoted to create results having a major impact on relevant fields.

ａPioneering research, with a focus on innovative computing for advancement ofhigh performance computational science, shall be worked on.

ａPioneering research, with a focus on innovative computing for advancement ofhigh performance computational science, shall be worked on.

ｂResearch will be conducted to contribute to “formation of a local society where
sustainable development is possible,” a theme which has been assigned to
Fukushima Prefecture as well as the world in the 21st century. In order toachieve these goals, heightening of professional awareness as researchers will bepromoted.

ｂWith the Research Center for Advanced Information Science and Technology(CAIST) playing a central role, research on integration of advanced information
science, natural environmental science, (especially meteorological science)
agricultural science for creation of regional environmental informatics(information science) shall be initiated.

ｂWith the Research Center for Advanced Information Science and Technology(CAIST) playing a central role, research on integration of advanced information
science, natural environmental science, (especially meteorological science)
agricultural science for creation of regional environmental informatics(information science) and medicine-engineering collaborataive reserache shallbe initiated.

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In order to promote the pioneering research with creativity and originality,
invitation of young researchers to the University shall be focused on.

ｃWith the Research Center for Advanced Information Science and Technology(CAIST) playing a central role, research related to space information science,such as research toward promotion of utilization of data obtained by a lunar
orbiter (SELENE) with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, (JAXA) will
be carried out.

ｃWith the Research Center for Advanced Information Science and Technology(CAIST) playing a central role, research related to space information science,such as research related to Deep Space Explorations with the Japan Aerospace
Exploration Agency, (JAXA) will be carried out.

（イ） The Junior College Division（イ） The Junior College Division（イ） The Junior College Division

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Fundamental research will be carried out and reflected in education in order todeepen education for each of the departments.

In order to deepen education in upper-division courses and interdepartmental
courses, fundamental and application research will be conducted in related fields.

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In order to deepen education in upper-division courses and interdepartmental
courses, fundamental and application research will be conducted in related fields.

ｂEfforts to rejuvenate the local region will be made through matching ofachievements of fundamental research conducted at the College to the needs ofcompanies and industries in the region.

ｂ(b-1) In conjunction with summarization of achievements from fundamental
research as "Annual Review," "Research of the Local Community" and"Business Achievement Report," they will be posted on the College's website,
the College will collaborate with local companies and industries for facilitation of
rejuvenation of the local region.
Concerning the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities, the industry,
universities, residents and municipalities in the region will collaborate and carryout matching needs and seeds, and efforts will be made through planning andcarrying out collaborative research development projects for rejuvenation of thelocal region.

ｂ(b-2) "Collection of Research Seeds" will be updated, and efforts will be madefor matching seeds from the College and needs from the local society, privatecompanies, etc.

(b-2) "Collection of research seeds" will be improved, and efforts will be madefor matching seeds from the College and needs from the local society, privatecompanies, etc.

ｃIssues from the local region will be taken up, and solutions will be arrived atthrough cooperative research conducted with collaboration by the College,industry, residents, and government.

ｃ(c-1) In conjunction with continuous discussions on optimal collaboration withthe local region which place importance of synergy, diversity and applicability will
be carried out centered around the Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities, local issues will be selected, and research for solving theseissues will be promoted, focusing on commissioned projects conducted by theCenter for Rejuvenation of Local Communities, etc. in collaboration with local
industry, universities, residents and municipalities in the region.

(b-1) In conjunction with summarization of achievements from fundamental
research as "Annual Review" and "Business Achievement Report", etc. they will
be posted on the College's website, the College will collaborate with local
companies and industries for facilitation of rejuvenation of the local region.
Concerning the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities, industryacademia-residents-municipalities in the region will collaborate and carry out
matching needs and seeds by disclosing the result of fundamental research,and efforts will be made through planning and carrying out collaborative researchdevelopment projects for rejuvenation of the local region.

ｃ(c-2) Graduation research will be utilized in assistance for solving local issues.

(c-1) In conjunction with continuous discussions on optimal collaboration withthe local region which place importance of synergy, diversity and applicability will
be carried out centered around the Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities, local issues will be selected, and research for solving these issues
will be promoted, focusing on commissioned projects conducted by the Center
for Rejuvenation of Local Communities, etc. in collaboration with local industry,
universities, residents and municipalities in the region.

(c-2) For solutions of the local issues, as part of the Practical Education
System of Student Participation, graduation research seminar, graduation
research, special exercises and regional project seminar, etc. will be used.

イ イ Specific measures regarding methods for giving back research results to（ア） society(ｱ) The University of Aizu

イ イ Specific measures regarding methods for giving back research results to（ア） society(ｱ) The University of Aizu

イ イ Specific measures regarding methods for giving back research results to（ア） society(ｱ) The University of Aizuａ

The University shall give back research results to society through international
conferences, academic journals, patents, and technology transfers as well as
hosting of international workshops, symposiums and international conferences.

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The Center for Strategy of International Programs shall support international
conferences and workshops hosted by organizations belonging to the University.

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The Center for Strategy of International Programs shall support international
conferences and workshops hosted by organizations belonging to the University.

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The University shall share its research results with local communities andcitizens through hosting of public lectures, IT seminars, forums, etc.

ｂb-1 Public lectures inside/outside of the University shall be carried out.

ｂb-1 Public lectures inside/outside of the University shall be carried out.

ｃMarket value of research results shall be improved through acquisition of patentrights and technology transfer.

ｃb-2 In order to share research results of the University with regional communityand citizens of the Fukushima Prefecture, university-industry cooperation
forums shall be carried out.

b-2 In order to share research results of the University with regional communityand citizens of the Fukushima Prefecture, university-industry cooperation
forums shall be carried out.

b-3 Various public lectures shall be held for contribution to fostering of humanresources with practical knowledge required for playing important roles in theubiquitous computing society,.

b-3 Various public lectures shall be held for contribution to fostering of humanresources with practical knowledge required for playing important roles in theubiquitous computing society,.

b-4 Introductory seminars on multimedia shall be organized intended for local
citizens, so that they can support the information-oriented society.

b-4 Introductory seminars on multimedia shall be organized intended for local
citizens, so that they can support the information-oriented society.

Effective management and proactive use of intellectual property shall be aimed
at.

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Effective management and proactive use of intellectual property shall be aimedat.

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The University-Business Innovation Center shall take an initiative in selecting
research topics needed by local communities and industry as well as actively
promoting the University’s collaboration with local communities and industry.

ｄd-1 Through holding of university-industry cooperation forums in order topublicize research results of the University, efforts will be made to understandthe needs of local communities and industry.

ｄd-2 Activities for coordination of collaborative research, etc. will be promoted
centered around the Business Collaboration Coordinator.

d-1 Through holding of university-industry cooperation forums in order topublicize research results of the University, efforts will be made to understandthe needs of local communities and industry.
d-2 Activities for coordination of collaborative research, etc. will be promoted
centered around the Business Collaboration Coordinator.

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The University shall actively host lectures and research funded externally, andpromote collaborative research with external organizations and/or utilization of
external funds (cooperative and commissioned research, grant donations.) The
University shall also strive to send information, give publicity, conduct activities
for enlightenment, and make known release research results to the public.

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Efforts will be directed to acquisition of external funds.

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Efforts will be directed to acquisition of external funds.

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For the purpose of contribution to improvement of English education in otheruniversities, etc., achievements of English education and research for the
Graduate School conducted by the Center for Language Research will be madeknown to the public.

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The Center for Language Research will continue to work on research regarding
English language education targeted for graduate school students.

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The Center for Language Research will continue to work on research regarding
English language education targeted for graduate school students.

（イ） The Junior College Division（イ） The Junior College Division（イ） The Junior College DivisionａContributions will be made to expanding development of industries and cultures
within the region by resolving issues particular to regions, through creation ofproject teams based on collaboration between the College, industry, residents,
and governments and proactive participation in organizational functions outside
the College.

ａCollaboration between industry, universities, residents and municipalities in theregion will be promoted centered around the Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities, commissioned projects, etc. utilizing local resources (history,
culture, tradition, nature, special local products, vacant housing, etc.) will be
developed, and contribution will be made to increase participants in
exchanges, to promote permanent dwelling and residence as second homes,
and to rejuvenate local communities, etc. In addition, efforts will be also madefor promotion and development of local industry and culture.

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Cooperation and collaboration between industry, universities, residents andmunicipalities in the region will be promoted centered around the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities, commissioned projects, etc. utilizing local
resources (history, culture, tradition, nature, special local products, vacanthousing, etc.) will be developed, and contribution will be made to increase
participants in exchanges, to promote permanent dwelling and residence as
second homes, and to rejuvenate local communities, etc. In addition, efforts willbe also made for promotion and development of local industry and culture.

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The Annual Research Review will be published, and research achievements will be
publicly announced.

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A CD-Rom version of the College's "Annual Research Review" will be
distributed to related institutions, so that the research achievements of faculty
and administrative staff of the College can be used by other universities, regional
communities, and companies, etc., and all the contents of the Annual Research
Review will also be posted on the College's website. The achievements fromvarious projects planned and implemented by the Center for Rejuvenation of
Local Communities will be also posted on the website, as PR activity, while atthe same time making the information available so that regional communities canutilize the achievements.

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A CD-Rom version of the College's "Annual Research Review" will be
distributed to related institutions, so that the research achievements of faculty
and administrative staff of the College can be used by other universities, regional
communities, and companies, etc., and all the contents of the Annual Research
Review will also be posted on the College's website. The achievements fromvarious projects planned and implemented by the Center for Rejuvenation of
Local Communities will be also posted on the website, so that regional
communities can utilize the achievements.

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Specific measures regarding verification of research standards and results

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Specific measures regarding verification of research standards and results

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Specific measures regarding verification of research standards and results（ア） Periodic self-inspections/evaluations as well as third-party evaluations shall be （ア） Internal inspections and evaluations shall be conducted by the University
implemented. Results of research projects, etc. shall be presented and verified at
Evaluation Office (the University of Aizu) and the Evaluation Committee (thepresentations and symposiums open to those outside of the University.
Junior College Division). Also, the University shall prepare materials, etc.
necessary for evaluation of its educational activities by the National Institution
for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation (scheduled to be conducted in2010) (the University of Aizu and the Junior College Division).
Achievements of research projects, etc. shall be publicly presented to people
outside the University.

30（ア） Internal inspections and evaluations shall be conducted by the University
Evaluation Office (the University of Aizu) and the Evaluation Committee (theJunior College Division). Also, the University shall be evaluated by the National
Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation (scheduled to be
conducted in 2010) (the University of Aizu and the Junior College Division) its
educational activities.
Achievements of research projects, etc. shall be publicly presented to people
outside the University.

（イ） The University shall aim at a 50 % increase in the number of the University’s
publication in major journals during the mid-term plan period. (An increase fromthe present number of 113 papers to 170 papers)（イ） The number of papers published in major journals, exceeding the number in theprior fiscal year, shall be targeted, by way of providing faculty with related
information and cooperative assistance regarding applications to be made. (The
University of Aizu)（イ） The number of papers published in major journals, exceeding the number in theprior fiscal year, shall be targeted, by way of providing faculty with related
information and cooperative assistance regarding applications to be made. (The
University of Aizu)（ウ） The University shall discuss a commendation system for highly evaluatedresearch results.

（ウ） Based on the Regulation Concerning Commendation of Personnel, the（ウ） Based on the Regulation Concerning Commendation of Personnel, thePublic University Corporation, The University of Aizu, personnel qualified
for commendation shall be commended.

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Public University Corporation, The University of Aizu, personnel qualified
for commendation shall be commended.

COMPARISON BETWEEN THE MID-TERM PLANS AND ANNUAL PLANS FOR FY 2009 AND FY 2010

MID-TERM PLANS

FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education/ research conducted at the University

Item ２ Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding research

The Public University Corporation, the University of Aizu

FY 2010 ANNUAL PLANS (DRAFT)

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education/ research conducted at the University

Item ２ Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding research（2）Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding improvement of systems for implementation ofresearch

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education/ research conducted at the University

Item ２ Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding research（2）Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding improvement of systems for implementation ofresearch（2）Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding improvement of systems for implementation ofresearch

ア ア Specific measures regarding assignment of researchers（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu

ア ア Specific measures regarding assignment of researchers（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu

ア ア Specific measures regarding assignment of researchers（ア） (ｱ) The University of AizuａMaking the best use of networks with non-Japanese researchers who havebelonged to the University of Aizu and related foreign institutions, etc.,
commissioning of visiting researchers at the University of Aizu and measures forrecruitment of excellent non-Japanese faculty members shall be examined.

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The University shall strive for recruitment of excellent human resources throughinternational invitation and utilization of networks with overseas institutes, etc.
related to the faculty members working at the University and overseas
researchers.

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The University shall strive for recruitment of excellent human resources throughinternational invitation and utilization of networks with overseas institutes, etc.
related to the faculty members working at the University and overseas
researchers.

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A system which enables young and prospective post-doctoral research students
and research assistants, etc. to actively participate in research shall be preparedfor revitalization of research at the University.

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Post-doctoral research students and research assistants, etc. shall be
encouraged to proactively participate in research activities conducted at the
University.

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Post-doctoral research students and research assistants, etc. shall be
encouraged to proactively participate in research activities conducted at the
University.

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Novel research areas which transcend disciplines and take advantage of the
University's strengths while focusing on essential goals of the University of Aizu,
support systems and maintenance of academic research environments shall begiven extra consideration.

ｃActivities regarding trans-disciplinary research focusing on CAIST will besupported.

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Activities regarding trans-disciplinary research focusing on CAIST will besupported.

ｄIn order to promote organizational and strategic collaboration between the
University’s research activities and society, the University-Business Innovation
Center (UBIC) in particular, shall become the center for promotion of projects
which meet social needs and/or those for which acquisition of external funds is
feasible.

ｄProjects related to university-industry collaboration will be promoted, withUBIC playing a central role.

ｄProjects related to university-industry collaboration with local communities will
be promoted, with UBIC playing a central role. And efforts will be made foracquisition of external funds.

（イ） The Junior College Division（イ） The Junior College Division（イ） The Junior College Division

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Efforts will be made to carry out strategic placement of human resources, etc. for
new and developing fields, while taking into consideration the special
characteristics of academic fields of the College.

Efforts will be made to carry out strategic placement of human resources, etc. for
new fields of development, with the Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities playing a central role in these efforts. Using the fields ofspecialization of the College (industry and management, design, information,
environment, nutrition, food products, health, welfare and childcare, etc.) as afoundation, efforts will be made to facilitate inter-field collaboration throughestablishment of interdisciplinary courses.

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Efforts will be made to carry out strategic placement of human resources
focusing on creativity, etc. for new fields of development, with the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities playing a central role in these efforts. Using
the fields of specialization of the College (industry and management, design,
information, environment, nutrition, food products, health, welfare and childcare,etc.) as a foundation, efforts will be made to facilitate strategic inter-field
collaboration through establishment of interdisciplinary courses focused on
integrated, diversity, creative and synergistic effects.

ｂEfforts will be made to promote the feasibility of preparing a system which will
make it possible to carry out distinctive research projects through effective
utilization of human resources, etc.

ｂb-1 With the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities as the nucleus,
collaboration between the College and regional industry, residents, andmunicipalities will be conducted, and project research will be carried out based onthemes including common needs characteristic to the region.

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b-1 With the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities as the nucleus,
collaboration between the College and regional industry, residents, andmunicipalities will be conducted, and a system allowing research will bepromoted based on themes including common needs characteristic to the region.

b-2 The feasibility of preparing a system which will make it possible to carry out
distinctive research projects will be promoted through effective use of
researchers of the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities.

b-2 The feasibility of preparing a system which will make it possible to carry out
distinctive research projects will be promoted through effective use of
researchers of the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities.

b-3 In conjunction with creation of a database including all current researchersat the College, the database will be disclosed to public for exchanges of humanresources.

b-3 In conjunction with creation of a database including all current researchersat the College, "Collections of Research Seeds" will be disclosed to public forexchanges of human resources.

イ イ Specific measures regarding improvement of research environment（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu

イ イ Specific measures regarding improvement of research environment（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu

イ イ Specific measures regarding improvement of research environment（ア） (ｱ) The University of AizuａWith regard to the research organization, the Center for Advanced Information
Science and Technology (CAIST) will be established as an organization withflexibility in cross-sectional, free concentrative structure, in addition to afundamental organization to work on the University's mission, that is,"inheritance and evolution of knowledge."ａ

The Center for Advanced Information Science and Technology (CAIST) will beestablished.

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The Research Center for Advanced Information Science and Technology(CAIST) which was established on April 1, 2009 will be operated.

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A limited term of office system will be introduced to the Center for Advanced
Information Science and Technology, and acquisition of external funds on thebasis of research for specific purposes, such as basic research intended for the
Global Center of Excellence (COE) Program*, etc. and research for contribution
to local communities will be one of the missions of research. In principle, facultyof this organization shall be assigned a smaller workload according to situations
concerning research with priority, so that they can concentrate on research, andduring a start-up period, they shall be given priority regarding allocation ofresearch funds.
In order to support research conducted by faculty members and doctoral
students, the existing RA system shall be improved.

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Clusters which conduct research with clear goals will be placed within the
CAIST.

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Researches shall be conducted with clear goals at each cluster placed in
CAIST.

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The RA system shall be further utilized in order to support research conductedby faculty members and doctoral students.

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The RA system shall be further enhanced in order to support research
conducted by faculty members and doctoral students.

ｄBased on the University of Aizu strategies for intellectual properties, thesystem for providing faculty members of the University with instruction, advice,
and consultation, etc. regarding intellectual properties shall be enhanced, andpatent applications resulting from research seeds shall be promoted.

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In conjunction with deepening faculty members', etc. understanding ofintellectual properties on campus through the Business Collaboration
Coordinator, patents for research seeds will be pursued.

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In conjunction with deepening faculty members', etc. understanding of intellectual
properties on campus through the Business Collaboration Coordinator or fulltime faculty members at UBIC, patents for research seeds will be pursued.

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The University shall entrust UBIC with overall coordinating functions forpromoting cooperative research, etc., at the University as well as establishingstrategies for obtaining external funds, and making these strategies well known tofaculty members.

ｅThrough discussions by the Committee for Promotion of University-Business
Cooperation and regular meetings by UBIC members, strategies for promotion ofuniversity-industry cooperation shall be considered.

ｅThrough discussions by the Committee for Promotion of University-Business
Cooperation and regular meetings by UBIC members, strategies for promotion ofuniversity-industry cooperation shall be considered.

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The University shall take measures in which indirect expenses to be used for
improvement of the University’s overall research environment shall be added todirect expenses for collaborative research expenses and commissioned researchexpenses to be paid by research partners. For the time being, UBIC shall takethe lead in making an effort to win understanding from businesses and the
University’s collaborative research partners, on these measures concerningindirect expenses.
The University has assigned UBIC a function of acting as headquarters foradministration of intellectual property for the purpose of giving back researchachievements to society and the University’s overall function of assisting
collaboration among industry, academia, and government shall be further improved
hereafter.
Faculty members, etc. who are in fields for which patent applications are
expected, and have been allocated competitive research funds, will be requested
to apply for patents, etc. within a year after completion of their relevant research.

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When discussing details of collaborative research with partner institutions, theUniversity will try to get approval from relevant partner institutions to bear costof indirect expenses for other purposes.

ｆWhen discussing details of collaborative research with partner institutions, theUniversity will try to get approval from relevant partner institutions to bear costof indirect expenses for other purposes.

ｇIn order to enhance its function as a base for support of university-industry
cooperation, the organization of UBIC shall be reviewed on a steady basis toincrease effectiveness of operation.

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In order to enhance its function as a base for support of university-industry
cooperation, the organization of UBIC shall be reviewed on a steady basis toincrease effectiveness of operation.

ｈResearch for which filing of patent applications are feasible will be supported
towards acquisition of ownership rights, so that the results attained incompetitive funds-supported research can contribute to advancement of local
areas and to society.

ｈResearch for which filing of patent applications are feasible will be supported
towards acquisition of ownership rights, so that the results attained incompetitive funds-supported research can contribute to advancement of local
areas and to society.

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Efforts will be made to prepare a research environment, organization and systemwhichhave flexibility to respond to diversified needs.

Efforts will be made to prepare a research environment, organization and system
which have the flexibility to respond to diversified needs.

（ａ） A support system for investigative research leading towards development of local （ａ） With the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities as a nucleus, thecommunities will be established, through coordination between the College,
College, industry, government, and residents will serve as a support system forindustry, residents, and government.
rejuvenation of local communities, and will prepare a system for advancement ofinvestigative research leading to regional development.
Based on collection of research seeds of the College, the seeds will bedeliberated on at meetings of the Council of Operation and Promotion for theCenter for Rejuvenation of Local Communities to match needs of the local
society to seeds of the College.

Efforts will be made to prepare a research environment, organization and system
which have the flexibility to respond to diversified needs.

（ａ） With the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities as a nucleus and byreference to "the Collections of Research Seeds", etc, seeds of the College
and needs of the local society will be matched. In addition, a support system
to promote the investigative research on rejuvenation of local communities will
be prepared in cooperation between industry, university, residents andmunicipals.

（ｂ） The programs for encouragement of research and program for external training,both of which support research activities, will be improved.

（ｂ） Various research conducted by faculty members will be continuously supported （ｂ） Various research conducted by faculty members will be continuously supported
based on the regulation regarding external training and the regulation regarding
based on the regulation regarding external training and the regulation regarding
encouragement of research.
encouragement of research.

（ｃ） Efforts will be made regarding acquisition of external funding for research
projects, and realization of cooperative research and commissioned research.

（ｃ） Strengthening of coordination between the College, industry, residents, and（ｃ） Strengthening of coordination between industry, academia, residents, andgovernment will be conducted, and efforts will be made to realize cooperative andmunicipals will be conducted, and efforts will be made to realize cooperative andcommissioned research projects.
commissioned research projects.

ｂｂEnrichment of functions supporting coordination between the College, industry,
residents, and government from an overall perspective of the College will be
conducted through assignment of intellectual property management functions to
the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities (provisional title) to facilitatecontribution of research achievements of the College to society.

ウ ウ Detailed measures regarding evaluation of research activities（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu

Assignment of intellectual property management functions to the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities will be made, and improvements will be madeto functions supporting collaboration between the College, industry, government,
and residents through utilization of collection of research seeds of the College,etc.

ウ ウ Detailed measures regarding evaluation of research activities（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu

34ｂAssignment of intellectual property management functions to the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities will be made, and improvements will be madeto functions matching needs and seeds and supporting collaboration between
industry, academia, residents and municipals through utilization of "Collectionof Research Seeds" of the College, etc.

ウ ウ Detailed measures regarding evaluation of research activities（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu

ａMaking the best use of the Internal Evaluation Committee, etc., evaluation ofresearch processes and research achievements shall be implemented on aperiodic basis.

ａData necessary for evaluation of the University's research processes andachievements shall be collected.

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By the use of the Evaluation Office, degree of attainment of project by items
will be measured based on corporative self-assessment.

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The University shall continue improving its website for good publicity to thegeneral public. Through the site, the University shall release the University
gazette on an annual basis and publicly present “research reports” from faculty
members and projects. This shall facilitate evaluations and wider access toresearch results.

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The University website will be improved based on the results of discussions,etc. made at the University Website Working Group. In addition, university
gazettes will be issued in order to make research reports by faculty members
widely known.

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New content will be added to the University website. In addition, university
gazettes will be issued in order to make research reports by faculty members
widely known.

ｃSocial contribution shall be evaluated from the standpoint of technologicalinnovation such as, creation of intellectual property, transfer of technology, etc.,
and shall be reflected in evaluation of faculty members.

ｃDiscussions will be made on how social contribution by faculty members shouldbe evaluated from the standpoint of technological innovation such as, creation of
intellectual property, technology transfer, etc., and on the main organizations to
be responsible for evaluations.

ｃDiscussions toward evaluation will be made on how social contribution by faculty
members should be evaluated from the standpoint of technological innovationsuch as, creation of intellectual property, technology transfer, etc., and on themain organizations to be responsible for evaluations.

ｄResearch activities shall also be evaluated in terms of results of research advice
given to students, obtaining external research funds, faculty members in positions
as executives of scientific conferences and/or members of committees, etc.

ｄDiscussions will be made on how research activities should be evaluated interms of results of research advice given to students, acquisition of external
research funds, faculty members’ activity in positions as executives of scientificconferences and/or members of committees, etc., and on organizations
responsible for evaluations.

ｄDiscussions toward evaluation will be made on how research activities should be
evaluated in terms of results of research advice given to students, acquisition of
external research funds, faculty members’ activity in positions as executives ofscientific conferences and/or members of committees, etc., and on organizations
responsible for evaluations.

（イ） The Junior College Division
An evaluation committee will be established within the College, and will create
evaluation standards, etc. and conduct evaluations of faculty members' research
activities, in order to increase the quality of research activities conducted by theCollege. Levels of contribution to local communities will be one of the criteria
included in the evaluation items. Fair, equal, and clear evaluations will be
conducted
based onregarding
evaluation
standards,
and taking
into consideration
faculty
Specific measuresutilizingof evaluation
results
towards improvement（イ） The Junior College Division（イ） The Junior College Division

With the objective of achieving a consistency between internal evaluations andthird-party evaluations, progress will be made on the creation of evaluation
standards.

With the objective of achieving a consistency between internal evaluations andthird-party evaluations, progress will be made on the creation of evaluation
standards.

エ（ア） of the quality of research（ア）The University of Aizu

エ Specific measures regarding utilizing of evaluation results towards improvement（ア） of the quality of research（ア）The University of Aizu

エ Specific measures regarding utilizing of evaluation results towards improvement（ア） of the quality of research（ア）The University of Aizuａ

Research for which external research funds have been granted shall be
additionally provided with internal research funds, depending on necessity
assessed on the basis of research results.

ａStrategic research funding will be allocated through evaluations of results ofresearch for which external funds have been acquired.

ａ

Strategic research funding will be allocated through evaluations of results ofresearch for which external funds have been acquired.

ｂInternal research funds of the University of Aizu shall be allocated taking into
consideration of fields that the University of Aizu shall work on as essential goals.

ｂResearch in the fields that the University shall work on as essential goals within
the framework of mid-term and long-term plans established for competitive
funding shall be promoted.

ｂResearch in the fields that the University shall work on as essential goals within
the framework of mid-term and long-term plans established for competitive
funding shall be promoted.

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ｃ

In the light of the importance of academic research based on creativity in basic
field research lacking financial resources, appropriate consideration shall be given
to budget allocation for assistance of this type of research.

（イ） The Junior College Division
The evaluations of faculty members' research activities will be conducted to help
improve each faculty member's research activities. Regarding faculty members
who conduct particularly outstanding research activities, additional allocation ofresearch funds, etc. will be considered and carried out, as an incentive for faculty.

ｃWithin the category for general purposes in the competitive research fund,consideration shall be given to allocation of budgets to basic field researchlacking financial resources, as well as exploring ground breaking research basedon progressive ideas and research encouraged for specific purposes.

（イ） The Junior College Divisionｃ

Within the category for general purposes in the competitive research fund,consideration shall be given to allocation of budgets to basic field researchlacking financial resources, as well as exploring ground breaking research basedon progressive ideas and research encouraged for specific purposes.

（イ） The Junior College Division

The evaluations of faculty members' research activities will be conducted to help
improve each faculty member's research activities. Regarding faculty members
who conduct particularly outstanding research activities, additional allocation ofresearch funds, etc. will be considered and carried out, as an incentive for faculty.

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The evaluations of faculty members' research activities will be conducted to help
improve each faculty member's research activities. Regarding faculty members
who conduct particularly outstanding research activities, additional allocation ofresearch funds, etc. will be considered and carried out, as an incentive forfaculty.

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MID-TERM PLANS

FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

The Public Univesity Corporation, the University of Aizu

FY 2010 ANNUAL PLANS (DRAFT)

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education/ research conducted at the University

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education/ research conducted at the University

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education/ research conducted at the University

Item 3. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals concerning contribution to local communities

Item 3. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals concerning contribution to local communities

Item 3. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals concerning contribution to local communities(1) Specific policies regarding collaboration and mutual support with local communities andprefectural administration(1) Specific policies regarding collaboration and mutual support with local communities andprefectural administration(1) Specific policies regarding collaboration and mutual support with local communities andprefectural administration

ア

The University of Aizu

ア The University of Aizu

ア The University of Aizu（ア） As a university open to local communities, the University shall expand opening of （ア） （ア-1） In order to promote utilization of the University Library by people outside （ア） （ア-1） In order to promote utilization of the University Library by people
various facilities such as the University Library and promote use of athletic
the University, the Library shall be open for browsing of library materials, andoutside the University, the Library shall be open for browsing of libraryfacilities by people outside the University.
public relations activities concerning book lending services shall be continuouslymaterials, and public relations activities concerning book lending services shall
implemented. Also, use of the University Library by Gakuho Junior and Senior
be continuously implemented. Also, use of the University Library shall beHigh School students shall be promoted through publicity.
promoted by exhibition of popular books and etc. and winning entries ofgraphic design and etc.
（ア-２） The user-friendly environment will be maintained for people who are
eligible to use the University athletic facilities, so that use of the athletic（ア-２） The user-friendly environment will be maintained for people who are
facilities by organizations in the local communities can be promoted.
eligible to use the University athletic facilities, so that use of the athleticfacilities by organizations in the local communities can be promoted.

（イ） UBIC will aim to promote continuous reform and promptly respond to changes of （イ） Optimal functions of UBIC shall be discussed from both perspectives on hardware （イ） Optimal functions of UBIC shall be discussed from both perspectives on
industry structure, etc., so that users, including local private companies can enjoy
and software, based on users' needs.
hardware and software, based on users' needs.
practical advantage from support provided by UBIC and the user-friendliness of
relevant facilities as results of the reform.
（ウ） Public lectures in which University’s unique facilities and research achievements （ウ） （ウ-1） Content of the "TRY series," for which computer machines are actually （ウ） （ウ-1） Content of the "TRY series," for which computer machines are actuallyare utilized shall be actively offered. Such public lectures include the “TRY
used during lectures will be continuously and proactively held.
used during lectures will be continuously and proactively held.
series” and multimedia seminars for which computer machines are actually usedduring lectures.
（ウ-2） A new type of public lecture given by students will be offered utilizing the（ウ-2） A new type of public lecture given by students will be offered utilizing
University’s resources.
the University’s resources.
（ウ-3） Public lectures will be offered as collaborative courses for the“Prefectural Residents’ College (‘Kenmin College’)”, and efforts will be madefor improvement of the lectures based on needs of participants to increase thenumber of participants.

37（ウ-3） Public lectures will be offered based on needs of participants.

（エ） The University shall make known to the public, not only public lectures to be held （エ） （エ-1）Off-campus lectures will be offered in cooperation with local organizations （エ） （エ-1）Off-campus lectures will be offered in cooperation with local
on campus, but also off-campus public lectures to be held at local facilities, andpromoting life-long education including community centers.
organizations promoting life-long education including community centers.
further promote implementationof off-campus lectures for high schools inside and outside the Prefecture as well（エ-2）Off-campus lectures at high schools inside and outside the Prefecture will（エ-2）Off-campus lectures at high schools inside and outside the Prefecture
as public lectures in cooperation with local lifelong-education promoting
be actively offered as in the previous year.
will be actively offered as in the previous year.
organizations.

（オ） The University shall promote support in the form of providing access to human（オ） （オ-1） Implementation of short-term training seminars for currently-employedresources and facilities for improvement of the skills of junior-high and highteachers within the Prefecture will be discussed in cooperation with theschool teachers in the Prefecture, and in addition, shall consider providing longPrefectural Board of Education.
term training by accepting currently-employed teachers from outside theUniversity to the Graduate School where specialized certificates for teaching can（オ-2） Accepantance of currently-employed teachers for long-term training at
be obtained.
the Graduate School will be discussed.

（オ） （オ-1） Measures for quality improvement of junior high school/ high school
teachers within the Prefecture by providing physical and institutional support
will be considered in cooperation with the Prefectural Board of Education.

（カ） The University shall work on preparation of a system for improvement of junior（カ） (カ-1) In cooperation with the Prefectural Board of Education, the University will
and senior high school student proficiency in mathematics, physics and English inconsider projects for improvement of academic proficiency of junior and senior
the Prefecture, and conduct research regarding content of education, teachinghigh school students within the Prefecture.
materials and IT tools, etc., in cooperation with the Fukushima Prefectural Boardof Education. In particular, the University shall further cooperate with the Board(カ-2) The University will carry out programs for dispatch of faculty members toof Education in order to realize integrated education for junior and senior highAizu Gakuho High School as lecturers, and acceptance of Gakuho High School
school students at Aizu Gakuho High School.
students to lectures at the University, based on the Agreement regarding
University-High School Cooperation between the University of Aizu and Aizu
Gakuho High School.

（カ） (カ-1) In cooperation with the Prefectural Board of Education, the University willconsider projects for improvement of academic proficiency of junior and seniorhigh school students within the Prefecture.

（キ） The University shall host the “Computer Science Summer Camp” and the（キ） （キ-1）In cooperation with relevant organizations, the University shall host the“Personal Computing Contest for High School Students in Japan” in cooperation“Computer Science Summer Camp.”
with affiliated organizations and other organizations, etc. to nurture individuals
who will support the information society and publicize the University’s distinctive（キ-2）The Prefecture, the University and the Executive Committee for thecharacteristics and strengths to the nation as a whole through these events.
“Personal Computing Contest for High School Students in Japan” will
cooperatively host the “2009 Personal Computing Contest for High SchoolStudents in Japan,” in order to promote development of a wider range of “IT(information technology)” professionals.

（キ） （キ-1）In cooperation with relevant organizations, the University shall host the“Computer Science Summer Camp.”（ク） The University shall promote research/development of programs such as e-mailsoftware. So that computers can be operated with ease by the elderly and thephysically challenged.

（ク） Research and development in information technology based on the concept of"universal design" will be promoted. Also, publicity of research results will besupported through participation in various exhibitions.

（ク） Research and development in information technology based on the concept of"universal design" will be promoted. Also, publicity of research results will besupported through participation in various exhibitions.

（ケ） By means of cooperation with Fukushima Medical University, etc., the University
shall put an emphasis on research/development of “IT (information technology)”
related to remote medical care, for example, use of mobile phones and perform
activities with close communication with the local community.

（ケ） In conjunction with promotion for research/development of “IT (information（ケ） In conjunction with promotion for research/development of “IT (information
technology)” related to medical support by means of cooperation with Fukushimatechnology)” related to medical support by means of cooperation with Fukushima
Medical University, etc., research projects utilizing knowledge accumulated at the
Medical University, etc., research projects utilizing knowledge accumulated at the
University will be promoted. Also, publicity of research results will be supported
University will be promoted. Also, publicity of research results will be supported
through participation in various exhibitions.
through participation in various exhibitions.

38（オ-2） Accepantance of currently-employed teachers for long-term training at
the Graduate School will be discussed.

(カ-2) The University will carry out programs for dispatch of faculty members to
Aizu Gakuho High School as lecturers, and acceptance of Gakuho High School
students to lectures at the University, based on the Agreement regarding
University-High School Cooperation between the University of Aizu and Aizu
Gakuho High School.

（キ-2）The Prefecture, the University and the Executive Committee for the“Personal Computing Contest for High School Students in Japan” will
cooperatively host the “2010 Personal Computing Contest for High SchoolStudents in Japan,” in order to promote development of a wider range of “IT(information technology)” professionals.

（コ） Seminars for faculty and administrative staff development shall be planned
cooperatively by universities not only in Fukushima Prefecture, Fukushima
Medical University, for example, but also in neighboring areas, while taking
advantage of the characteristics of each university as much as possible. In
addition, joint meetings among those universities shall be planned for periodic
exchange of information, so that universities can make the best use of
information obtained at those meetings.

（コ） A variety of information will be exchanged at meetings, etc. for the Prefectural
Council for Higher Education.

（コ） Participate in "the Program for Improving Abilities of Bachelorship with theWide-range Cooperation which was established by "Higher Education
Consortium Fukushima"" provided by the Academia Consortium Fukushima(former Higher Education and, etc. Council) and conduct cooperative projects.

（サ） (New)（サ） Various activities including joint hosting of seminars and forums shall be
In order to nurture good human resources, and to contribute to rejuvenation of
conducted in cooperation with private organizations.
local regions, various activities including seminars shall be conducted incooperation with private organizations.

（サ） Various activities including joint hosting of seminars and forums shall be
conducted in cooperation with private organizations.

イイ

The Junior College Divisionイ

The Junior College Division

The Junior College Division（ア） Organizations and standing policies that can contribute to rejuvenation of local（ア） At meetings of the Council for Operation and Promotion for the Center for（ア） At meetings of the Council for Operation and Promotion for the Center forcommunities while making effective use of the broad spectrum of specialized
Rejuvenation of Local Communities, (members of this Council are commissioned
Rejuvenation of Local Communities, (members of this Council are commissioned
fields of the College (industry and management, design, information, environment,
to 38 organizations of industry, university, government and residents) local
to 42 organizations of industry, university, government and residents) local
nutrition, food products, health, welfare, childcare, and care for the disabled, etc.)
issues will be shared and collaboration with local communities will be promoted,
issues will be shared and collaboration with local communities will be promoted,
will be established.
and advice and proposals will be given regarding planning and operational
and advice and proposals will be given regarding planning and operational issues.
issues. The network structure will be also strengthened toward solution of the
The network structure will be also strengthened toward solution of the issues.
issues.
（イ） As for organizational format, after establishment of the Center for Rejuvenation（イ） As for organizational format, the Center Operations Promotion Committee andof Local Communities (provisional name), the Promotion Council for the Center
the Center Steering Committee will act as a nucleus in taking up issues andand a subdivision of the Council, the Center Operations Promotion Meeting will beneeds of local communities to establish research themes and laboratory
established. These organizations, along with members of the Center Operation
programs, while advancing establishment of a network system for universities,
Committee, will take up issues and needs of local communities to establish
industry, governments, and residents towards resolution of issues.
research themes and laboratory programs, while setting up a network system
towards resolution of issues.
（ウ） Placement of full time researchers (or director) and administrative staff will beassigned to the Center for operation of the center in this type of organizational
format.

（イ） As for organizational format, the Center Operations Promotion Committee andthe Center Steering Committee will act as a nucleus in taking up issues andneeds of local communities. These community needs shall be matched with theseeds of the Junior College Division's faculty members to establish research
themes and laboratory programs, while advancing establishment of a network
system for industry-academia-residents-municipals collaboration towards
resolution of issues.

（ウ） In order to carry out this type of organizational format, assignment of researchers （ウ） In order to operate the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities,
and administrative staff advantageous for operation of the Center will be carriedassignment of researchers and administrative staff advantageous for operation ofout.
the Center will be carried out.

（エ） This facility will serve as the nucleus for activities pertaining to contribution to （エ） This facility will serve as the nucleus for contribution to local communities, andlocal communities, and will have a very important role cornerstone for the futureas the center of activity for contribution to local communities, it is an extremely
vision of the College.
important cornerstone facility for the College's future vision, and will proactively
develop specific projects for activities pertaining to contribution to local
communities.

39（エ） The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities will serve as the nucleus forcontribution to local communities, and as the center of activity for contribution
to local communities, it is an extremely important cornerstone facility for theCollege's future vision. Specific projects for activities pertaining to contribution
to local communities will be organized in cooperation and in collaboration amongindustry, academia, residents and municipals, and organizational activities shallbe carried out.

ａSeminars and training sessions, open lectures and symposiums, and studentplanned events for practical education will be implemented. Regarding open
lectures, in addition to lectures conventionally held at the College, lecturers will
be dispatched off-campus to elementary, junior, and senior high schools for open
lectures, to promote high school-university partnerships.

ａSeminars and training sessions, open lectures, dispatched lectures, symposiums,
and student-planned events for practical education will be implemented by theCenter for Rejuvenation of Local Communities. Regarding student-planned
events for practical education, the exercise course, "Regional Project Exercise",
will be improved, and will be implemented in in conjunction with graduation
research. Regarding open lectures, in addition to lectures conventionally held at
the College, lecturers will be dispatched off-campus to elementary, junior, andsenior high schools for open lectures, to promote high school-university
partnerships.

ａSeminars and training sessions, open lectures, dispatched lectures, symposiums,
and student-planned events for practical education will be implemented by theCenter for Rejuvenation of Local Communities. Regarding student-planned
events for practical education, the exercise course, "Regional Project Exercise",
will be improved, and will be implemented in in conjunction with graduation
research. Regarding open lectures, in addition to lectures conventionally held at
the College, lecturers will be dispatched off-campus to elementary, junior, andsenior high schools for open lectures, to promote high school-university
partnerships.

ｂ

The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities (provisional title) will play acentral role regarding promotion of correspondence and cooperation pertaining toformation and enforcement of policies of the Prefecture.

ｂ(b-1) In conjunction with continuous cooperation for the project for utilizationof "Aizu's Treasures" conducted by the Aizu-Wakamatsu Regional
Development Bureau, cooperation for the projects related to utilization ofvacant housing and shops conducted by the Minami-Aizu Regional
Development Bureau will be made.

ｂ(b-1) Cooperation with the projects conducted by the Aizu Regional
Development Bureau and the Minami-Aizu Regional Development Bureau.

(b-2) Correspondence and cooperation pertaining to formation andenforcement of policies of the Prefecture will be promoted through utilizationof collection of research seeds of the College.
ｃdRecurrent training programs and support for reform of technical high schools will
be conducted, and coordination between the Aizu Region and junior high schools,
high schools, and universities within the Prefecture will be carried out while
carrying out correspondence with the boards of education and the University.

Nurturing of good human resources, contribution to formation of knowledgebased society, and rejuvenation of local regions shall be aimed at, throughcooperation with NPOs and other private organizations and making use of areasof specialization of the College which are closely related to lives.

(b-2) Correspondence and cooperation pertaining to formation and enforcementof policies of the Prefecture will be promoted through utilization of the"Collection of Research Seeds" of the College.

ｃ

Efforts will be made to support activities related to reform and improvement
regarding operations of technical high schools.

ｃ(a)Deleted(a)Through off-campus lectures, student planned educational events, etc.,
collaboration and cooperation with private organizations, such as NPOs, will be
carried out, and efforts will be made for nurturing of human resources,
formulation of knowledge-based society and rejuvenation of local communities.

d40

Support activities related to reform and improvement regarding operations oftechnical high schools will be provided through dispatch of instructors for offcampus lectures.

Through off-campus lectures, student planned educational events, etc. andvarious projects, collaboration and cooperation with private organizations, suchas NPOs, will be carried out, and efforts will be made for nurturing of humanresources, formulation of knowledge-based society and rejuvenation of local
communities.

COMPARISON BETWEEN THE MID-TERM PLANS AND ANNUAL PLANS FOR FY 2009 AND FY 2010

MID-TERM PLANS

The Public Univesity Corporation, the University of Aizu

FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

FY 2010 ANNUAL PLANS (DRAFT)

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education/ research conducted at the University

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education/ research conducted at the University

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education/ research conducted at the University

Item 3. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals concerning contribution to local communities

Item 3. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals concerning contribution to local communities

Item 3. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals concerning contribution to local communities（2） Specific policies regarding promotion of industry-academia-government cooperation（2） Specific policies regarding promotion of industry-academia-government cooperation（2） Specific policies regarding promotion of industry-academia-government cooperation

ア

The University of Aizu（ア） The University will actively promote industry-academia-government cooperation
playing a leading role for regional development.

ア

The University of Aizuア（ア） In addition to improvement of the “Collection of research seeds” of the
University, the"2009 Aizu IT Summer Forum," which will send out information
throughout the nation regarding various projects utilizing ICT (Information andCommunications Technology) available in Aizu, etc. will be held.

The University of Aizu（ア） In addition to improvement of the “Collection of research seeds” of the
University, the"2010 Aizu IT Summer Forum," which will send out information
throughout the nation regarding various projects utilizing ICT (Information andCommunications Technology) available in Aizu, etc. will be held.

（イ） From a global point of view, China, Russia, and India have been active in economic （イ） The expertise of University’s non-Japanese faculty members will be utilized in （イ） The expertise of University’s non-Japanese faculty members will be utilized in
activities related to IT fields. Many professors at the University are from theseindustry-academia-government cooperation projects.
industry-academia-government cooperation projects.
countries and their expertise shall be utilized for diversified development andcultivation of markets for prefectural venture businesses in the future.

（ウ） In conjunction with offering seminars, etc. which lead to university-led venture （ウ） (ウ-1) Seminars for entrepreneurship aiming at creation of business ventures
business, efforts will be made for cooperation with existing university-led
will be carried out. Also, activities in collaboration with existing businessventure business. In addition, establishment of a satellite office as a core of theventures will be promoted.
University's education, research, etc. in the metropolitan area, and utilization of(ウ-2) Information will be collected concerning possible locations in the Tokyo
the office to be based on activities of university-led business venture, etc. in themetropolitan area as a center for enrichment of educational and research
metropolitan area will be discussed.
activities through remote lectures by invited lecturers.

（ウ） (ウ-1) Seminars for entrepreneurship aiming at creation of business ventures will
be carried out. Also, activities in collaboration with existing business ventures
will be promoted.
(ウ-2) Information will be collected concerning possible locations in the Tokyo
metropolitan area as a center for enrichment of educational and research
activities through remote lectures by invited lecturers.

イイ The Junior College Division

The Junior College Division

イ The Junior College Division（ア） Activities related to cooperative research, cooperative research support (the（ア） The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities will play a central role inCollege-business collaborative research program), commissioned research,advancing collaboration and cooperation between universities, industry,
dispatch and acceptance of researchers, research conference activities, researchgovernments, and residents, and will proactively implement cooperative andstudent programs will be conducted, centered around the Center for Rejuvenationcommissioned research, and commissioning of researchers, etc., so thatof Local Communities in cooperation with universities, industry, and governments,
contribution can be made to advancement of local industries and creation ofand contribution will be made for promotion of local industries and new
new industries.
industries.

41（ア） The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities will play a central role inadvancing cooperation and collaboration among industry-academia-residentsmunicipals, and will proactively implement collaborative researches, cooperationand support for researches, cooperative commissioned research, andcommissioning of researchers, etc., so that contribution can be made toadvancement of local industries and creation of new industries.

（イ） Preparation of the Center's facilities will be conducted, and progress will be made （イ） The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities will be improved, and a（イ） The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities will be improved, and aregarding correspondence pertaining to research cooperation with companies,
system for efficient correspondence with companies, etc. within the Prefecture
system for efficient correspondence with companies, etc. within the Prefectureetc. within the Prefecture. The results of these projects will be contributed towill be prepared regarding research cooperation, and achievements thereof will bewill be prepared regarding research cooperation, in addition, research
local communities.
contributed back to local communities.
cooperation will be promoted by matching seeds and needs by reference tothe "Collections of Research Seeds". Achievements thereof will be contributed
back to local communities.

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COMPARISON BETWEEN THE MID-TERM PLANS AND ANNUAL PLANS FOR FY 2009 AND FY 2010

MID-TERM PLANS

The Public Univesity Corporation, the University of Aizu

FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

FY 2010 ANNUAL PLANS (DRAFT)

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education/ research conducted at the University

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education/ research conducted at the University

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education/ research conducted at the University

Item 3. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals concerning contribution to local communities

Item 3. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals concerning contribution to local communities

Item 3. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals concerning contribution to local communities（3）Specific plicies regarding evaluation of contribution to local communities（3）Specific plicies regarding evaluation of contribution to local communities（3）Specific plicies regarding evaluation of contribution to local communities

ア

The University of Aizu

ア

The University of Aizu

ア

The University of Aizu（ア） Achievement of goals regarding each business item related to contribution to
local communities shall be examined.

（ア） Levels concerning attainment of goals regarding each business item related tocontribution to local communities shall be evaluated by way of self-evaluation by
the Public University Corporation.

（ア） Levels concerning attainment of goals regarding each business item related tocontribution to local communities shall be evaluated by way of self-evaluation by
the Public University Corporation.

（イ） Evaluations regarding local contribution shall be conducted taking into accountopinions from relevant external organizations, etc.

（イ） In order to be aware of opinions from relevant external organizations,questionnaires will be sent to organizations related to each program.

（イ） In order to be aware of opinions from relevant external organizations,questionnaires will be sent to organizations related to each program.

イ

イ

イ

The Junior College Division
Contributions to local communities will be promoted, centered around the Center
for Rejuvenation of Local Communities (provisional title), and appropriate
evaluation of the results will be conducted for each of the project items that will
be considered as relevant to contribution to local communities.

The Junior College Division
Contributions to local communities will be promoted, with the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities serving as the nucleus for this activity.
Appropriate evaluation of the results will be conducted for each of the project
items that will be considered as relevant to contribution to local communities.

43

The Junior College Division
Contributions to local communities will be promoted, with the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities serving as the nucleus for this activity andwith cooperation and collaboration among industry-academia-residentsmunicipals. Appropriate evaluation of the results will be conducted for each of
the project items that will be considered as relevant to contribution to local
communities.

COMPARISON BETWEEN THE MID-TERM PLANS AND ANNUAL PLANS FOR FY 2009 AND FY 2010

MID-TERM PLANS

FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education/ research conducted at the University

Item 4. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding international exchange

The University of Aizu（ア） Activities related to international exchange, which until now, have been
dependent on the initiative of individual faculty members, will be centralized at
the newly-established Center for Strategy of International Programs. Follow-up
regarding international research collaboration, etc. will be carried out efficiently
and organizationally by the Center.

FY 2010 ANNUAL PLANS (DRAFT)

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education/ research conducted at the University

Item 4. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding international exchange(1) Specific policies regarding promotion of international exchangeア

The Public Univesity Corporation, the University of Aizu

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education/ research conducted at the University

Item 4. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding international exchange(1) Specific policies regarding promotion of international exchangeア

The University of Aizu

(1) Specific policies regarding promotion of international exchangeア（ア） （ア-1） Activities related to international exchange will be carried out by the
University as a whole, centered around the Center for Strategy of International
Programs centered around.

The University of Aizu（ア） （ア-1） Activities related to international exchange will be carried out by the
University as a whole, centered around the Center for Strategy of International
Programs taking advices from the Advisory Board members.

（ア-2） Activities conducted by the Center for Strategy of International Programs
will be made known within the University as needed, and relevant information will
be shared with all faculty and administrative staff members of the University.

（ア-2） Activities conducted by the Center for Strategy of International
Programs will be made known within the University as needed, and relevant
information will be shared with all faculty and administrative staff members of the
University.

（ア-3） Meetings of the Advisory Board organized of advisors from within/outside
the University will be held for evaluation of University’s activities related tointernational exchange from a broad point of view.

（ア-3） In addition to University’s activities related to international exchange
being actively publicized through the University Website and provision of relevant
information to mass media, results achieved through University’s international
exchange activities will be returned to local communities by organizing informal
get-togethers.

（ア-4） In addition to University’s activities related to international exchange
being actively publicized through the University Website and provision of relevant
information to mass media, results achieved through University’s international
exchange activities will be returned to local communities by organizing informal
get-togethers.
（イ） The University shall plan on concluding strategic agreements with well-known
international academic institutions, and actively promote exchange of faculty
members and students, and collaborative research, etc. with these universities.
The University shall aim to have academic exchange agreements with at least
fifteen such universities during the period of the plan.

（イ） （イ-1） Specific exchanges will be further promoted mainly with universities, etc.
overseas with which agreements regarding international exchange have beenconcluded.

（イ） （イ-1） Specific exchanges will be further promoted mainly with universities, etc.
overseas with which agreements regarding international exchange have beenconcluded.

（イ-2） Through consultation with universities and research institutions, etc. withwhich the University has concluded exchange agreements, conditions for student
exchange will be developed, in addition to carrying out programs for student
short-term study abroad and overseas training.

（イ-2） Through consultation with universities and research institutions, etc. withwhich the University has concluded exchange agreements, conditions for student
exchange will be developed, in addition to carrying out programs for student
short-term study abroad and overseas training.

（イ-3） Collaborative research conducted by University faculty and researchersaffiliated with universities, etc. overseas with which the University has concluded
exchange agreements will be supported.

（イ-3） Collaborative research conducted by University faculty and researchersaffiliated with universities, etc. overseas with which the University has concluded
exchange agreements will be supported.

（イ-4） Faculty members who are planning to apply for external subsidy programs
related to international exchange will be supported.

（イ-4） Faculty members who are planning to apply for external subsidy programs
related to international exchange will be supported.

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（ウ） Assistance in planning and holding of international academic conferences will be
provided, as part of the University’s activities in supporting international
research collaboration.

（ウ） Assistance in planning and holding of international academic conferences andworkshops, etc. will be provided.

（ウ） Assistance in planning and holding of international academic conferences andworkshops, etc. will be provided.

（エ） Improvement in the quality of performance of duties related to international
activities within the University will be planned through education and training of
employees who have duties related to international activities, such as providing
training seminars for translators and interpreters at the University to improvetheir skills in these areas, and giving practical education to foreign faculty etc.
advisors.

（エ） Personnel engaged in international relations shall be provided with
opportunities to attend seminars.

（エ） Efforts shall be made to improve practical skill of personnel engaged in duties
related to international affairs such as interpreters/translators and etc. throughthe provision of opportunities to attend seminars which are directly related topractical business.

イ

イ

イ

The Junior College Division
Detailed plans for international exchange will be discussed, and the discussed
plans will be carried out, sequentially according to their feasibility.

The Junior College Division
Detailed plans for international exchange will be discussed, involving the JuniorCollege Division as a whole.

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The Junior College Division
Detailed plans for international exchange will be discussed with a view tocollaborate with the University, involving the Junior College Division as a whole.

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MID-TERM PLANS

The Public Univesity Corporation, the University of Aizu

FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

FY 2010 ANNUAL PLANS (DRAFT)II Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding improvement of university business
operation and effectiveness

II Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding improvement of university business
operation and effectiveness

II Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding improvement of university business
operation and effectiveness

Item 1. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding improvement of operation systems

Item 1. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding improvement of operation systems

Item 1. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding improvement of operation systems（1）Specific policies regarding effective organizational operation（1）Specific policies regarding effective organizational operation（1）Specific policies regarding effective organizational operationア

In order to effectively carry out education and research at the University inaccordance with the spirit of the Local Independent Administrative Corporation
Law, it is necessary to establish a system which supports the Chairperson of theBoard of Executives in sustaining leadership with clarity, fairness, accuracy, andpromptness, while the Board of Executives, the Management Council and the
Education and Research Council cooperate and adequately share responsibilities.

アBased on adequate sharing of responsibilities among the Board of Executives, theManagement Council and the Education and Research Council, flexible andefficient management of the University will be conducted through quick decisionmaking.

アBased on adequate sharing of responsibilities among the Board of Executives,
the Management Council and the Education and Research Council, flexible andefficient management of the University will be conducted through quick decisionmaking.

イ

Efficiency in use of education and research funds shall be aimed for, andadministrative processes and systems will be reviewed for increasing education
and research effectiveness.

イ

Procedures for business operation and relevant systems shall be considered,
so that education/research budgets can be executed efficiently for
improvement of achievements in education and research.

イ

Procedures for business operation and relevant systems shall be considered, sothat education/research budgets can be executed efficiently for improvement ofachievements in education and research. (The University)
Appropriate accounting procedure shall be taken based on the Guideline forPurchase Orders/Requests and, etc. by Faculty Member of the Junior College
Division and reviewed as needed. (The Junior College Division)ウ

Organization, roles, and management of the Faculty Assembly and the Graduate
School Faculty Assembly suitable for new administration of the University at the
post-reorganization period shall be established.

ウ

Based on appropriate delegation of roles of the Board of Executives, Management
Council, Education and Research Council, Deans and Directors Council (theUniversity), Deans and Directors Council (the College), and standing committees
in relation to roles of the Faculty Assembly and the Graduate School Faculty
Assembly, proper management of the Faculty Assembly and the Graduate School
Faculty Assembly will be conducted.

エ

For adequate business operation of the University including accounting affairs,
items required to be improved regarding business operation of the University shallbe checked and assessed with the help of knowledgeable persons and specialists
from outside of the University including an audit corporation, etc. to ensure asystem for providing advice and recommendations for University improvement.

エ エ-1 Undergoing accounting audits by an audit corporation, and with the help of
the audit corporation, appropriate accounting operation of the University will beensured. Improvements will be promptly made whenever necessary.

エ エ-1 Undergoing accounting audits by an audit corporation, and with the help of
the audit corporation, appropriate accounting operation of the University will beensured. Improvements will be promptly made whenever necessary.

エ-2 Internal audits will be conducted appropriately, and at the same time,enhancement of the structure of the audit office will be considered.

エ-2 Internal audits will be conducted appropriately, and at the same time,quality enhancement of the audit will be considered by participating in study
group on audit given by other institutes.

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ウBased on appropriate delegation of roles of the Board of Executives,
Management Council, Education and Research Council, Deans and Directors
Council (the University), Deans and Directors Council (the College), and standing
committees in relation to roles of the Faculty Assembly and the Graduate School
Faculty Assembly, proper management of the Faculty Assembly and the
Graduate School Faculty Assembly will be conducted.

COMPARISON BETWEEN THE MID-TERM PLANS AND ANNUAL PLANS FOR FY 2009 AND FY 2010

MID-TERM PLANS

The Public Univesity Corporation, the University of Aizu

FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

FY 2010 ANNUAL PLANS (DRAFT)II Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding improvement of university business
operation and effectiveness

II Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding improvement of university business
operation and effectiveness

II Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding improvement of university business
operation and effectiveness

Item 1. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding improvement of operation systems

Item 1. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding improvement of operation systems

Item 1. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding improvement of operation systems（2）Specific policies regarding realization of strategic allocation of university resources（2）Specific policies regarding realization of strategic allocation of university resources（2）Specific policies regarding realization of strategic allocation of university resourcesア

The administrative organization shall be established to sufficiently support the
Chairperson of the Board of Executives and regents, etc. in performing relevant
duties.

ア

Further efficient operational organization will be ensured through restructuringof the administrative organization and introduction of the section system. In
addition, support will be given to regents and auditors in carrying out relevant
duties through utilizing the Evaluation Office, the Evaluation Committee, the Audit
Office, and the Office for Promotion of Measures for Prevention of Inappropriate
Conduct Regarding Research Funds, Etc.

ア

Further efficient operational organization will be ensured by strengthening ofcollaboration within the administrative organizations. In addition, support will begiven to regents and auditors in carrying out relevant duties through utilizing the
Evaluation Office, the Evaluation Committee, the Audit Office, and the Office for
Promotion of Measures for Prevention of Inappropriate Conduct Regarding
Research Funds, Etc.

イ

In order to support individual regents, etc. in carrying out relevant duties,
committees responsible for planning and handling of duties shall be established,and enhancement of functions of committees shall be conducted.

イ

イ-1 In order to support individual regents, etc. in carrying out relevant duties
with which they have been entrusted responsibility, committees responsible forraising proposals for plans and handling of duties will be appropriately operated.
イ-2 In addition to standing committees, the University-Business Innovation
Center, the Center for Strategy of International Programs, the Admissions
Center, and the Regional Community Revitalization Center will be appropriately
operated.

イ

イ-1 In order to support individual regents, etc. in carrying out relevant duties
with which they have been entrusted responsibility, committees responsible forraising proposals for plans and handling of duties will be appropriately operated.
イ-2 In addition to standing committees, the University-Business Innovation
Center, the Center for Strategy of International Programs, the Admissions
Center, the Regional Community Revitalization Center and the Career Support
Center will be appropriately operated.

ウ

In order to cope with technical business operations critical for corporation
management, knowledgeable persons and specialists from outside of the
University shall be employed as full-time or part-time staff members, in addition
to members of the Management Council from outside of the University

ウ

ウ-1 Knowledgeable persons and specialists outside the University will be
appointed part-time, as members of the Management Council and Education andResearch Council.
ウ-2 In order to cope with specialized business operations critical for
corporation management including items related to university-industry
cooperation, local collaboration, intellectual property, international exchange,
student job search, student recruiting, finance and auditing, knowledgeable
persons and specialists from outside of the University will be employed as fulltime or part-time employees.

ウ

ウ-1 Knowledgeable persons and specialists outside the University will be
appointed part-time, as members of the Management Council and Education andResearch Council.
ウ-2 In order to cope with specialized business operations critical for
corporation management including items related to university-industry
cooperation, local collaboration, intellectual property, international exchange,
student job search, student recruiting, finance and auditing, knowledgeable
persons and specialists from outside of the University will be employed as fulltime or part-time employees.

エEstablishment of a system in which a certain portion of the operation subsidy canbe used at the discretion of the Chairperson of the Board of Executives shall bedeliberated on for flexible and dynamic corporation management under theleadership of the Chairperson of the Board of Executives.

エ In order to deal with projects to be started in the middle of a fiscal year, anadjustment budget which can reflect the intentions of the Chairperson of theBoard of Executives will be established. (the University)

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エ In order to deal with projects to be started in the middle of a fiscal year, anadjustment budget which can reflect the intentions of the Chairperson of theBoard of Executives will be established. (the University)

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The Public University Corporation, the University of Aizu

MID-TERM PLANS

FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

FY 2010 ANNUAL PLANS (DRAFT)II Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding improvement of university business
operation and effectiveness
Item 2 Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding reassessment of educational andresearch organizations(1) Specific policies regarding steps for flexible and agile formation and revives of
educational and research organizations

II Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding improvement of university business
operation and effectiveness
Item 2 Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding reassessment of educational andresearch organizations(1) Specific policies regarding steps for flexible and agile formation and revives of
educational and research organizations

II Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding improvement of university business
operation and effectiveness
Item 2 Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding reassessment of educational andresearch organizations(1) Specific policies regarding steps for flexible and agile formation and revives of
educational and research organizations

アTaking into consideration academic trends and social needs, deliberation shall bemade for detailed review of organizations of the Undergraduate and Graduate
Schools.

ア

Smooth operation of the newly established academic department of theUndergraduate School and reorganized graduate departments of the Graduate
School will be conducted.

ア

Graduate departments of the Graduate School shall be considered to bereviewed as well as operating reorganized academic departments of theUndergraduate School smoothly.

イ

Taking into consideration results of evaluations conducted by the Evaluation
Committee for internal investigations, external accreditation/evaluation
organizations and Fukushima Prefecture Public University Evaluation Committee,
deliberation shall be made for review of organizations.

イ

Taking into consideration results of evaluations conducted by the Fukushima
Prefecture Public University Evaluation Committee, review of university
organization will be continuously considered.

イ

Taking into consideration results of self-evaluation and evaluations conductedby the National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluationand the Fukushima Prefecture Public University Evaluation Committee,
continuous review of university organization will be continuously considered.

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COMPARISON BETWEEN THE MID-TERM PLANS AND ANNUAL PLANS FOR FY 2009 AND FY 2010

MID-TERM PLANS

The Public Univesity Corporation, the University of Aizu

FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

FY 2010 ANNUAL PLANS (DRAFT)II Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding improvement of university business
II Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding improvement of university business
II Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding improvement of university business
operation and effectiveness
operation and effectiveness
operation and effectiveness
Item 3. Measuresto be taken to accomplish goals regarding appropriate assignment of faculty and Item 3. Measuresto be taken to accomplish goals regarding appropriate assignment of faculty and Item 3. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding appropriate assignment of faculty
administrative personnel
administrative personnel
and administrative personnel（1）Specific policies regarding securing of human resources（1）Specific policies regarding securing of human resources（1）Specific policies regarding securing of human resources

ア

Employment of faculty members shall be based on an open application policy.

ア Employment of faculty members will continue, based on an open invitation policy.

ア Employment of faculty members will continue, based on an open invitation policy.

イ

Diverse faculty employment systems shall be deliberated on.

イイ

イ-1 A system in which experts in advanced fields of specialization will be
strategically employed as faculty with fixed terms of office will be continued.
（The University)

イ-1 A system in which experts in advanced fields of specialization will be
strategically employed as faculty with fixed terms of office will be continued.
（The University)

イ-2 Effective operation of systems for invitation of visiting researchers andspecial researcher positions with fixed terms of office will be continued. （The
University)

イ-2 Effective operation of systems for invitation of visiting researchers andspecial researcher positions with fixed terms of office will be continued. （The
University)

イ-3 Efforts will be made for appropriate operation of the tenure track system,
which was introduced for faculty members to be newly employed. (The
University)

イ-3 Regarding tenure track faculty members, their qualification will be judged
based on the criteria, etc. for qualification examinations pertaining toacquisition of tenure, and appropriate operation of the tenure track system will
be employed. (The University)

イ-4 Diverse systems of appointment of faculty members, their advantages anddisadvantages, and models will be considered. (The Junior College Division)

イ-4 Diverse systems of appointment of faculty members, their advantages anddisadvantages, and models will be considered. (The Junior College Division)ウ

Flexible treatment of salaries shall be deliberated on so that many excellent
applicants can be sought from other universities, etc.

ウ With the aim of recruiting excellent faculty members, consideration will be given
to flexible treatment in personnel affairs, including salaries.

ウ With the aim of recruiting excellent faculty members, consideration will be given
to flexible treatment in personnel affairs, including salaries.

エ

For the purpose of giving incentives for faculty members to conduct education
and research, criteria for in-house promotion shall be deliberated on.

エ Based on the criteria for internal promotion from assistant professor to associate
professor, appropriate operation of the internal promotion system will be
conducted. (The University)

エ Based on the criteria for internal promotion from assistant professor toassociate professor, appropriate operation of the internal promotion system will
be conducted. (The University)49

オ

Faculty employment based on the open application policy shall be promoted toinsure acceptance of excellent educators and researchers selected under a fair
employment system regardless of nationality, etc.

オ Faculty employment based on the open invitation policy will be continued, toinsure acceptance of excellent educators and researchers selected under a fair
employment system regardless of nationality, etc.

オ Faculty employment based on the open invitation policy will be continued, toinsure acceptance of excellent educators and researchers selected under a fair
employment system regardless of nationality, etc.

カ Employment of excellent female employees shall be worked on forrealization of a gender-equal society.

カ カ-1 Employment of excellent female applicants shall continue to be promoted

カ カ-1 Employment of excellent female applicants shall continue to be promoted

for realization of a gender-equal society.
カ-2 Maintaining an environment where female employees can work comfortably
will be promoted.

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for realization of a gender-equal society.
カ-2 Maintaining an environment where female employees can work comfortably
will be continuously promoted.

COMPARISON BETWEEN THE MID-TERM PLANS AND ANNUAL PLANS FOR FY 2009 AND FY 2010

MID-TERM PLANS

The Public Univesity Corporation, the University of Aizu

FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

FY 2010 ANNUAL PLANS (DRAFT)II Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding improvement of university business
II Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding improvement of university business
II Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding improvement of university business
operation and effectiveness
operation and effectiveness
operation and effectiveness
Item 3. Measuresto be taken to accomplish goals regarding appropriate assignment of faculty and Item 3. Measuresto be taken to accomplish goals regarding appropriate assignment of faculty and Item 3. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding appropriate assignment of faculty
administrative personnel
administrative personnel
and administrative personnel（2）Specific policies regarding construction of flexible and diverse personnel systems by（2）Specific policies regarding construction of flexible and diverse personnel systems by（2）Specific policies regarding construction of flexible and diverse personnel systems byutilization of non-public employee employment
utilization of non-public employee employment
utilization of non-public employee employment

ア

A personnel evaluation system for internal promotion shall be established for the
purpose of increasing faculty incentives. This system is expected to be wellbalanced with the existing public invitation system focusing on applicants’
academic paper publication. The system shall evaluate not only academic paper
publication, but also achievements in education, contribution to society, andcontribution to internal business operation at the University.

ア

ア-1 Appropriate utilization of the criteria for internal promotion from assistantprofessor to associate professor will be conducted. (The University)
ア-2 Preparations for an internal promotion system will be made with theobjective of increasing motivation for faculty and administrative staff, taking into
consideration research and educational achievements, social contribution, degreeof contribution to work at the College, and insights provided. (The Junior College
Division)ア

ア-1 Appropriate utilization of the criteria for acquisition of tenure by tenure
track faculty members and internal promotion from assistant professor toassociate professor will be conducted. (The University)
ア-2 Preparations for an internal promotion system will be made with theobjective of increasing motivation for faculty and administrative staff, taking into
consideration research and educational achievements, social contribution, degreeof contribution to work at the College, and insights provided. (The JuniorCollege Division)イ

Concurrent employment shall be gradually deregulated for promotion of industryuniversity-government cooperation. Handling of duty hours, etc. in that caseshall also be deliberated on.

イ

Allowing faculty members to be concurrently employed by other employers will
not be restricted to times outside regular work hours for faculty members whowill be engaged in business utilizing research results from work done at the
University, and a system will be utilized in which such faculty members areallowed to concentrate on the relevant business by taking leaves of absence fordesignated periods of time.

イ

Allowing faculty members to be concurrently employed by other employers will
not be restricted to times outside regular work hours for faculty members whowill be engaged in business utilizing research results from work done at the
University, and a system will be utilized in which such faculty members areallowed to concentrate on the relevant business by taking leaves of absence fordesignated periods of time.

ウ

A system for personnel exchange of faculty members with other national/public
university corporations and for personnel exchange of faculty and administrative
staff members with prefectural organizations shall be established and utilized asnecessary.

ウ

Information will be collected as necessary regarding a system for personnel
exchange of faculty with other national/public university corporations and for
personnel exchange of faculty and administrative staff with prefecturalorganizations.

ウ

Information will be collected as necessary regarding a system for personnel
exchange of faculty with other national/public university corporations and for
personnel exchange of faculty and administrative staff with prefecturalorganizations.

エ

Educational training programs for personnel organized by the national government,
the prefectural government and Fukushima Municipal Learning Center shall beeffectively used. In addition, systems to be originally established by theuniversity corporation, e.g. a sabbatical system, shall be deliberated on.

エ エ-1 Educational programs for clerical personnel organized offered by the Japan
Association of Municipal and Prefectural Colleges and Universities as well as
the prefectural government and Fukushima Municipal Training Center, etc. shallbe utilized.
エ-2 Considerations will be conducted regarding introduction of programs to be
independently established by the Corporation, e.g. a sabbatical system.

エ エ-1 Educational programs for clerical personnel organized offered by the Japan
Association of Municipal and Prefectural Colleges and Universities, the Japan
Association of Public Junior Colleges, SD training in cooperation with otheruniversities within Fukushima Prefecture, etc. as well as the prefectural
government and Fukushima Municipal Training Center shall be utilized.
エ-2 Considerations will be conducted regarding introduction of programs to be
independently established by the Corporation, e.g. a sabbatical system.

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COMPARISON BETWEEN THE MID-TERM PLANS AND ANNUAL PLANS FOR FY 2009 AND FY 2010

The Public Univesity Corporation, the University of Aizu

Mid-term Plans

FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

FY 2010 ANNUAL PLANS (DRAFT)II Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding improvement of university business
operation and effectiveness
Item 4. Measures to be taken accomplish goals regarding improvement of effectiveness andpracticality of administrative work, etc.
（1）Specific policies regarding revision of the functions and structure of administrative
organizations

II Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding improvement of university business
operation and effectiveness
Item 4. Measures to be taken accomplish goals regarding improvement of effectiveness andpracticality of administrative work, etc.
（1）Specific policies regarding revision of the functions and structure of administrative
organizations

II Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding improvement of university business
operation and effectiveness
Item 4. Measures to be taken accomplish goals regarding improvement of effectiveness andpracticality of administrative work, etc.
（1）Specific policies regarding revision of the functions and structure of administrative
organizations

アAdvancement of specialized knowledge regarding university management, etc. ofadministrative personnel and employment of proper administrative personnel withspecialized knowledge and ability shall be proactively promoted.

ア

ア-1 Advancement of specialized abilities regarding university management, etc.
of administrative personnel will be proactively promoted, utilizing various training
programs.
ア-2 Employment of proper administrative personnel with specialized knowledge
and abilities will be implemented by phase and in a carefully planned manner.

ア

ア-1 Advancement of specialized abilities regarding university management, etc.
of administrative personnel will be proactively promoted, utilizing various training
programs as well as SD training in cooperation with other universities within
Fukushima Prefecture.
ア-2 Employment of proper administrative personnel with specialized knowledge
and abilities will be implemented by phase and in a carefully planned manner.

イ

Administrative personnel shall be actively invited to participate in management andplanning regarding University operation.

イ

Administrative personnel will be required to actively participate in planning andmanagement of the University including activities of the Board of Executives,
executive councils and other committees within the University.

イ

Administrative personnel will be required to actively participate in planning andmanagement of the University including activities of the Board of Executives,
executive councils and other committees within the University.

ウ

Plans for technical seminars for development of knowledge and skills ofadministrative staff members in cooperation with other universities shall beconsidered.

ウ

Participation in seminars conducted by the Japan Association of Municipal andPrefectural Colleges and Universities (The University), the Association of
Municipal and Prefectural Colleges in Japan (The College), and the National
Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation will be continued.

ウ

In order to improve administrative staff's university administration-related
specialized skills, SD training shall be held in cooperation with otheruniversities within Fukushima Prefecture. Also, proactive participation inseminars conducted by the Japan Association of Municipal and Prefectural
Colleges and Universities (The University), the Association of Municipal andPrefectural Colleges in Japan (The College), and the National Institution for
Academic Degrees and University Evaluation will be encouraged.

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COMPARISON BETWEEN THE MID-TERM PLANS AND ANNUAL PLANS FOR FY 2009 AND FY 2010

The Public Univesity Corporation, the University of Aizu

Mid-term Plans

FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

FY 2010 ANNUAL PLANS (DRAFT)II Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding improvement of university business
operation and effectiveness
Item 4. Measures to be taken accomplish goals regarding improvement of effectiveness andpracticality of administrative work, etc.
（2）Specific policies regarding improvement of effectiveness and practicality ofadministrative work

II Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding improvement of university business
operation and effectiveness
Item 4. Measures to be taken accomplish goals regarding improvement of effectiveness andpracticality of administrative work, etc.
（2）Specific policies regarding improvement of effectiveness and practicality ofadministrative work

II Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding improvement of university business
operation and effectiveness
Item 4. Measures to be taken accomplish goals regarding improvement of effectiveness andpracticality of administrative work, etc.
（2）Specific policies regarding improvement of effectiveness and practicality ofadministrative workア

The present academic affairs administration system shall be improved based oncomprehensive review on user-friendliness and information security, etc.

アイ

ア-1 Course registration based on the new curriculum will be promoted andprogress shall be made for verification of appropriate operation of the relevant
system. (The University)
ア-2 Systematic operation of the "Administrative Management System" will be
conducted in order to ensure security and stable operation of the system as awhole, and user-friendliness of the system will be improved through adjustmentof software. (The University)アイ

ア-1 Course registration based on the new curriculum will be promoted andprogress shall be made for verification of appropriate operation of the relevant
system. (The University)
ア-2 Since service will be provided in collaboration with multiple systems,
systematic operation of the "Administrative Management System" will be
conducted in order to ensure security and stable operation of the system as awhole, and user-friendliness of the system will be improved through adjustmentof software. (The University)イ

In order to enhance security of information related to the administrative system,
necessary schemes and funding mechanisms shall be established. In addition,system improvements shall be done for reduction of workloads and costs related to
information security regarding the administrative system.

アイ

The same as above.

アイ

Ensuring the security by introduction of SSL compatible mail server will beconsidered. Also, suitable environment to make information management more
efficient will be considered by improving the net news browse method.

ウ

Efficiency in office counter work will be increased and services provided forstudents will be improved.

ウ

Office counter work will be carried out based on a manual, in an effort toincrease accuracy and to expedite work. (The University)
Office counter work during the lunch break and after school will be continued,
for improvement of services offered to students. (The Junior College Division)ウ

Office counter work will be carried out based on a manual, in an effort toincrease accuracy and to expedite work. (The University)
Office counter work during the lunch break and after school will be continued, for
improvement of services offered to students. (The Junior College Division)エ

For efficient and rationalized business operation, certain administrative work shallbe integrated, and also the budget execution shall be expedited.

エ The administrative organization will be restructured, so that efficient systemfor execution is created for integrated, efficient and rationalized business
operation can be promoted.
Regarding bids, administrative procedures will continue to be discussed in order
to increase transparency and competition.

エ Collaboration between the administrative organizations will be strengthened,so that efficient system for execution is created for integrated, efficient andrationalized business operation can be promoted.
Regarding bids, administrative procedures will continue to be discussed in order
to increase transparency and competition.

オ

For efficient and rationalized business operation related to meetings andcommittees, the present meetings and committees shall be reorganized, abolishedor merged.

オ Efforts will continue to be made toward efficient and rational management ofmeetings and committees, so that the University can be operated by its limited
human resources.

オ Efforts will continue to be made toward efficient and rational management ofmeetings and committees, so that the University can be operated by its limited
human resources.

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カ

Possible outsourcing of business shall be actively worked on, taking into
consideration a viewpoint of performance and cost.

カ

Outsourcing of business items related to university administration andmanagement conducted by the Administrative Office will be continued.

カ

Outsourcing of business items related to university administration andmanagement conducted by the Administrative Office will be continued. (The
University)

キ

Shared use and electronic management of information shall be promoted, seeking
upgrading of and efficiency in management operations.

キ

Efforts will be made to promote efficiency in management operations and to
expedite business processes, by transferring to a paperless work system utilizing
networks. (The University)キ

Efforts will be made to promote efficiency in management operations and to
expedite business processes, by transferring to a paperless work system andinformation-sharing utilizing networks (The University)

Efforts will be continuously made to promote efficiency in management
operations and to expedite business processes, by transferring to a paperlesswork system and sharing of information through utilization of networks.
Especially this fiscal year, rules will be made regarding storing of information inshared folders. (The Junior College Division)

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Efforts will be continuously made to promote efficiency in management
operations and to expedite business processes, by transferring to a paperlesswork system and sharing of information through utilization of networks. In thisfiscal year, operation to change conference material paperless will be
streamlined and accumulation of know-how on this will be promoted. (The
Junior College Division)

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The Public University Corporation, the University of Aizu

MID-TERM PLANS

FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

FY 2010 ANNUAL PLANS (DRAFT)

III. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding improvement of financial affairs

III. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding improvement of financial affairs

III. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding improvement of financial affairs

Item 1. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding increasing self-income by gaining
external research funds, etc.

Item 1. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding increasing self-income by gaining
external research funds, etc.

Item 1. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding increasing self-income by gaining
external research funds, etc.

（1） Planning of research programs by faculty members for applications to external（1） (1-1) For acquisition of external funds from a broad range of fields, faculty
funds shall be encouraged. With regard to the University of Aizu, an objective ofmembers will be well-informed of various information and be given support when
having at least one application for public-invitation-based research funds, e.g.
they make applications for research funds.
Grants-In-Aid for Scientific Research, made by each faculty member shall beestablished. As for the Junior College Division, an objective of having a total(1-2) Faculty members will be encouraged to carry out proposals for andnumber of fifteen applications or more for the Grants-In-aid shall beplanning of research programs and to apply for research funds individually.
established.

（1） (1-1) For acquisition of external funds from a broad range of fields, faculty
members will be well-informed of various information and be given support when
they make applications for research funds.

（2） A system to support faculty members in making applications for research projects （2） For acquisition of external funds from a broad range of fields, faculty members
individually or in groups shall be improved, in order to increase acquisition ofwill be well-informed of various information and be given support when theyexternal funds.
make applications for research funds. Also, applications for research projects
shall be supported.

（2） For acquisition of external funds from a broad range of fields, faculty members
will be well-informed of various information and be given support when they
make applications for research funds. Also, applications from faculty members
or research groups for research projects shall be supported.

（3）

A 50% increase in the amount of acquired external research funds (publicinvitation-based research funds, cooperative research funds, commissioned
research funds, and grant donations,) within a planned period of time, shall be
aimed at. (The University of Aizu)（4） For the purpose of supporting acquisition of other strategic funds, portions offunds allocated for indirect overhead expenses from acquired external funds shallbe used for concentrated basic research at the University, exploratory researchby young faculty members, and creative research, etc.

(1-2) Faculty members will be encouraged to carry out proposals for andplanning of research programs and to apply for research funds individually.

（3） Ensuring an amount of external funds similar to that of last fiscal year shall be （3） Ensuring an amount of external funds similar to that of last fiscal year shall be
aimed at by effectively opening subsidy/grant information to faculty members
aimed at by effectively opening subsidy/grant information to faculty members
and by way of support in making applications. (The University)and by way of support in making applications. (The University)（4） Portions of funds allocated for indirect overhead expenses from external funds
will be used to acquire future external funds (licensing fees) throughaccumulation of research achievements as assets. (patent applications, etc.)（4） Portions of funds allocated for indirect overhead expenses from external funds
will be used to acquire future external funds (licensing fees) throughaccumulation of research achievements as assets. (patent applications, etc.)(The University)
Portions of funds allocated for indirect overhead expenses will be used fordeliberation cost related to the use of intellectual properties, etc. (The JuniorCollege Division)55

（5） Cooperative research with private companies and research in high social needs
shall be actively conducted in accordance with fair rules and contracts, so that
the University can acquire external funds.

（5） (5-1) The University-Business Innovation Center (the University) and the Center （5） (5-1) The University-Business Innovation Center (the University) and the Center
for Rejuvenation of Local Communities (the Junior College Division) will take thefor Rejuvenation of Local Communities (the Junior College Division) will take theinitiative in promotion of effective research over a broad range of fields, which
initiative in promotion of effective research over a broad range of fields, which
involves matching of the needs of companies and research seeds to be provided
involves matching of the needs of companies and research seeds to be provided
by the University of Aizu.
by the University of Aizu.
(5-2) Cooperative and commissioned research with private companies will befurther promoted, so that the University of Aizu can acquire external funds.

(5-2) Cooperative and commissioned research with private companies will befurther promoted, so that the University of Aizu can acquire external funds.

（6） The strategy on intellectual property of the University shall be established, andincome from patent rights acquired through research achievements of the
University and incubation of venture business shall be aimed at. （The Universityof Aizu)
Efforts shall be made to improve a system for management and utilization of
the intellectual property of the University. (The Junior College Division)（6） Based on the strategy of intellectual property, intellectual property cycles will be （6） Based on the strategy of intellectual property, intellectual property cycles will beestablished, and business ventures will be nurtured and supported. (Theestablished, and business ventures will be nurtured and supported. (The
University）
University）
Discussions will focus on improvement of the system for management andeffective use of intellectual property by the Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Further improvement of the system for management and effective use ofCommunities. (The Junior College Division)
intellectual property by the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities shallbe promoted. (The Junior College Division)（7） Increase in income from usage fees of facilities of the University shall be aimed
at, from the standpoint of efficient use of property.

（7） The University will strive to increase its income by increasing use of facilities
through publicizing university facility usage. （The University）（7） Efforts shall be made to increase income by increasing use of facilities by
publicizing university facility usage through the University webpage and etc.
（The University）（8） Income from charging for short-period technical seminars for mid-career
professionals, etc. shall be discussed.

（8） Holding of technical seminars for mid-career professionals, such as ". NET
Seminars," will be considered (The University).

（8） Holding of specialized seminars for mid-career professionals will be considered(The University).

（9） Amounts for application fees and entrance examination fees, admission fees andtuition, etc. shall be appropriately determined, taking into account the role of the
University as a public university corporation.

Holding of specialized research seminars organized mainly by the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities with participation fees for mid-career
professionals will be considered (The Junior College Division).

Holding of specialized research seminars organized mainly by the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities with participation fees for mid-career
professionals will be considered (The Junior College Division).

（9） Amounts for and entrance examination fees, admission fees, and tuition, etc. will
be examined, from diversified standpoints of the University as a whole, including
increase in revenue and securing a large number of excellent students.

（9） Amounts for and entrance examination fees, admission fees, and tuition, etc. will
be examined, from diversified standpoints of the University as a whole, including
increase in revenue and securing a large number of excellent students.

（10） A system for acceptance of donations from private companies and graduates, etc. （10） The Regulation on the Treatment of Grant Donations to the University of Aizu, （10） The Regulation on the Treatment of Grant Donations to the University of Aizu
shall be improved. Donations shall be collected on a continuing basis, andwhich was enacted in FY 2008 will be appropriately managed.
will be appropriately managed.
establishment of the University Foundation shall be discussed.
The Regulation on the Treatment of Grant Donations to the University of Aizu
The Programs of the Treatment of Grant Donations to the University of Aizu will
will be made widely-know to the public, and at the same time, discussions will
be made widely known to the public, and at the same time, preparation of astart for preparation of a University foundation.
University foundation by continuous raising contribution will be considered.

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MID-TERM PLANS

FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

FY 2010 ANNUAL PLANS (DRAFT)

III. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding improvement of financial affairs

III. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding improvement of financial affairs

III. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding improvement of financial affairs

Item 2. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding economization of expenses

Item 2. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding economization of expenses

Item 2. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding economization of expenses（1） In order to reduce administrative expenses, the existing organizations shall be
reorganized or merged as necessary, based on the results of internal
investigations and evaluations.

（1） The Administrative Office shall be reorganized, aiming to streamline business
operation, and to increase effectiveness and efficiency in administration
through an efficient executive system.

（1） The Administrative Office shall be reorganized as needed, aiming to streamline
business operation, and to increase effectiveness and efficiency inadministration through an efficient administration system.

（2） Establishment of environmental standards for the University shall be considered,and economization in water and power consumption, reduction of waste, andrecycling for energy-saving purposes shall be encouraged and put into practice.

（2） （2-1） Further economization of costs will be aimed at by way of making（2） Energy and resource-saving measures will be promoted by way of informing
environmental policies widely known and promoting energy and resource-saving
faculty members and students on campus about specific approaches taken on
measures.
the basis of environmental policies and proactively participating in the（2-2） Further efforts will be directed toward thorough implementation of energymeasures taken by the national government and the government of Fukushimasaving measures (reduction in consumption of power, gas, water and sewage
Prefecture, etc. Also, status of the progress will be examined, analyzed andservices) and resource-saving measures (reduction of waste and carrying out of
improved.
recycling.) In addition, investigation of the progress of measures and review for
improvement will be carried out on a continuous basis.
Further efforts will be directed toward thorough implementation of energysaving measures (reduction in consumption of electricity, gas, water andsewage services) and resource-saving measures (reduction of waste andcarrying out of recycling.) In addition, review for improvement will be carriedout on a continuous basis.

（3） In order to economize administrative expenses, reorganization/merger andabolition of meetings and committees shall be aimed at, andreduction/acceleration of paperwork as well as labor-saving measures shall bepromoted.

（3） Holding of meetings for which committee functions have been integrated, etc.,
and intensification of duties, streamlining/rationalization of administrative work
will be promoted.

（3） Holding of meetings for which committee functions have been integrated, etc.,
and intensification of duties, streamlining/rationalization of administrative work
will be promoted. (Would like to add the Student Affairs Division as a
responsible section for actual accomplishment)
Make clerical job more efficient and rational by continuous promotion of
paperless meeting. (The Junior College Division)

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The Public Univesity Corporation, the University of Aizu

MID-TERM PLANS

FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

FY 2010 ANNUAL PLANS (DRAFT)

III. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding improvement of financial affairs

III. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding improvement of financial affairs

III. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding improvement of financial affairs

Item 3. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding improvement in assets management

Item 3. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding improvement in assets management

Item 3. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding improvement in assets management（1） Systems for effective and efficient facility management shall be improved through （1） The Administrative Office shall be reorganized, aiming to increase
re-examination of organizations made as necessary.
effectiveness and efficiency in administration and management of facilities
through an efficient executive system.
Close cooperation among internal organizations will continue for effective andefficient facilities management. (The Junior College Division)（1） The Administrative Office shall be reorganized as needed, aiming to increase
effectiveness and efficiency in administration and management of facilities
through an efficient administration system. (The University)
Close cooperation among internal organizations will continue for effective andefficient facilities management. (The Junior College Division)（2） University facilities, e.g. the University Auditorium, lecture rooms and parking lots, （2） By widely publicizing the system for use of University facilities, expansion of theshall be open to the public as long as use of these facilities does not interfere
range of organizations eligible to use facilities, etc. will be aimed at. （Thewith education and research of the University, so that University property can be
University）
more effectively utilized. By widely publicizing the system for use of University
facilities and expanding the range of organizations eligible to use them, theaverage number of cases of use of the University Auditorium by individuals orgroups outside the University per year should be increased from 16 cases to 21
cases (an increase of 30%). The average number of cases of use of rooms in the
Lecture Hall by individuals or groups outside the University per year should be
increased from 16 cases to 19 cases (an increase of 20%). (The University ofAizu)（2） By widely publicizing the system for use of University facilities via the university
website, expansion of the range of organizations eligible to use facilities, etc. will
be aimed at. （The University）（3） For more effective property utilization, maintenance and administration of
University facilities shall be sufficiently financed with operational subsidies andcarried out efficiently, based on long-term maintenance plans, etc.

（3） Based on the situations concerning natural deterioration of facilities and theresults of inspections, etc., review of the long-term maintenance plans (annual
plans and implementation details) will be carried out for promotion of systematicand efficient maintenance and administration of facilities.

（3） Continued renewal of equipments and renovation of facilities will be promoted.
The long-term maintenance plans (annual plans and implementation details) is
and will be executed ahead of schedule based on the supplementary budget in
FY 2009. Also, status of degradation will be examined for well-scheduled andeffective operation and maintenance.

（4） A system for proper administration of intangible fixed assets including patents,
software and financial assets shall be established.

（4） Proper management of financial assets will be conducted based on the fundmanagement policy.

（4） Proper management of financial assets will be conducted based on the fundmanagement policy.

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IV. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding self-inspection and self-evaluationsof education / research and organizations / operation

FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

IV. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding self-inspection and self-evaluationsof education / research and organizations / operation

The Public Univesity Corporation, the University of Aizu

FY 2010 ANNUAL PLANS (DRAFT)

IV. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding self-inspection and selfevaluations of education / research and organizations / operation

Item 1. Specific policies regarding implementation of self-inspection and self-evaluations

Item 1. Specific policies regarding implementation of self-inspection and self-evaluations

Item 1. Specific policies regarding implementation of self-inspection and self-evaluations（1） Internal investigations and evaluations shall be conducted on a regular basis by
the Internal Affairs Committee and Evaluation Committee (the University) and
Evaluation Committee (the Junior College Division), and the results of theinvestigations and evaluations shall be disclosed within and outside theUniversity.

（1） Evaluations will be conducted utilizing the respective evaluation organizations for
the University and the College. The results of investigations and evaluations will
be disclosed within and outside the University.

（1） Evaluations will be conducted utilizing the respective evaluation organizations for
the University and the College. The results of investigations and evaluations will
be disclosed within and outside the University.

（2） The University will receive appropriate external audits by certified public
accountants, etc. regarding financial situations and administration/operation of
the University, and the results of external audits will be disclosed to the public.

（2） The University will conduct internal audits to improve the internal check system.
The University will also receive appropriate audits by accounting auditors andcorporate auditors on a regular basis, and the results of audits will be disclosed
to the public via the University website.
Furthermore, enhancement of the Audit Office will be discussed.

（2） The University will conduct internal audits to improve the internal check system.
The University will also receive appropriate audits by accounting auditors andcorporate auditors on a regular basis, and the results of audits will be disclosed
to the public via the University website.

（3） Internal investigations and evaluations will be carried out effectively, taking into
account consistency with external evaluations, etc., by organizations including
institutes for university accreditation/evaluation and the Evaluation Committee
for Public University Corporations.

（3） Evaluations of the corporation will be carried out effectively, reflecting the results （3） Evaluations of the corporation will be carried out effectively and continuously.
of external evaluations by external organizations such as the Fukushima
Prefecture Public University Corporation Evaluation Committee.

（4） An organization for evaluation of faculty members shall be established to conduct （4） Evaluation of faculty members will be considered.
evaluations on a regular basis.

（4） Implementation of evaluation of faculty members will be considered. (The
University)
Based on the Activity Report in AY 2009, etc. provided by each faculty
member, practicable evaluation method will be discussed. (The Junior College
Division)59

（5） Evaluation criteria, etc. shall be prepared using evaluation criteria employed bythird-party evaluation organizations as reference.

（5） (5)-1
Evaluations will be carried out including the D1/D2 evaluation grades, which were
newly established from the mid-term plans for FY 2007, and will clearly statereasoning for evaluations.
(5)-2Internal evaluation forms for university accreditation/evaluation will be created.
(The University)
Collection and arrangement of data shall be carried out toward creation ofinternal evaluation forms for university accreditation/evaluation. Also, asystem in preparation for creation of internal evaluations forms will beestablished and forms will be created on a trial basis. (The Junior College
Division)60（5） (5)-1 Evaluations will be carried out including the D1/D2 evaluation grades,
which were newly established from the mid-term plans for FY 2007, and willclearly state reasoning for evaluations.
(5)-2 The Junior College Division will prepare self-evaluation sheet, based on
the results of the advance guidance on "University Accreditations and
Evaluation" by visitation for the previous one prepared last year in trial base.
(The Junior College Division)

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MID-TERM PLANS

IV. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding self-inspection and self-evaluationsof education / research and organizations / operation

Item 2. Specific policies regarding implementation of third-party evaluations

FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

IV. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding self-inspection and self-evaluationsof education / research and organizations / operation

Item 2. Specific policies regarding implementation of third-party evaluations（1） The University receives mutual evaluations by the Japan University Accreditation （1） The University will start creating internal evaluation forms by the National
Association or evaluations by the National Institution for Academic Degrees andInstitution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation. (Scheduled to be
University Evaluation, etc. regularly. (The University)
conducted in FY 2010) (The University)

The Public Univesity Corporation, the University of Aizu

FY 2010 ANNUAL PLANS (DRAFT)

IV. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding self-inspection and selfevaluations of education / research and organizations / operation

Item 2. Specific policies regarding implementation of third-party evaluations（1） The University shall be evaluated by the National Institution for Academic
Degrees and University Evaluation. (The University)(2) Evaluations conducted by the National Institution for Academic Degrees andUniversity Evaluation will be regularly conducted. (The Junioe College Division)(2) Efforts will focus on data accumulation, etc. for periodic evaluations by the(2) The Junior College Division will receive the University Accreditations andNational Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation, and methods
Evaluations by the National Institution for Academic Degrees and University
for implementation of internal evaluations, formation of sections and divisions
Evaluation, based on improvement made compared to the results of the
responsible for internal evaluations, and details of work in preparation for theadvance guidance on "University Accreditations and Evaluation" by visitation
evaluation by the National Institution for Academic Degrees and University
for the self-evaluation sheet established in AY 2009 in trial base. (The Junior
Evaluation in FY 2010. (The Junior College Division)
College Division)（3） The results of third-party evaluations shall be disclosed to the public.

（3） The results of evaluations by the Prefectural Evaluation Committee will be
disclosed to the public via the University website, etc.

61（3） The results of evaluations by the Public University Corporation Evaluation
Committee will be disclosed to the public via the University website, etc.

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MID-TERM PLANS

IV. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding self-inspection and self-evaluationsof education / research and organizations / operation

FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

IV. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding self-inspection and self-evaluationsof education / research and organizations / operation

The Public Univesity Corporation, the University of Aizu

FY 2010 ANNUAL PLANS (DRAFT)

IV. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding self-inspection and selfevaluations of education / research and organizations / operation

Item 3. Specific policies regarding utilization of evaluation results

Item 3. Specific policies regarding utilization of evaluation results

Item 3. Specific policies regarding utilization of evaluation results（1） Evaluation data for individuals and departments/divisions regarding research andeducation will be standardized and stored in databases, and the results ofevaluations will be reflected in administration of the University.

(1) The Achievement Database System for Faculty will be appropriately managed.
(The University).

(1) The Achievement Database System for Faculty will be appropriately managed.
(The University).

（2） Deliberations regarding faculty training programs responding to the evaluation
results will be made by the organization for faculty development (FD).

（2） An organization for promotion of faculty development (FD) will be established, at （2） For promotion of FD activities, necessary faculty training programs based on
which discussions regarding necessary faculty training programs based on
evaluation results will be considered at the Committee for Promotion of Facultyevaluation results will be discussed.
Development. (The University)
Within the framework of opening classes to other faculty members andexchange of opinions on these classes, opportunities for review of faculty
members' teaching skills will be arranged, through visits by faculty members tohighly-evaluated classes and conducting exchanges of opinions. (The JuniorCollege Division)（3） Results of third-party evaluations will be disclosed to the public via the Internet, （3） （3-1) The evaluation results by the Fukushima Prefecture Public University
and utilized in the process of internal investigations and evaluations to contribute
Corporation Evaluation Committee will be disclosed to the public via theto continued improvement of university administration. In addition, the results ofUniversity website, etc.
improvement, etc. will also be disclosed to the public.
（3-2) The evaluation results will be utilized in the process of evaluations fromnext fiscal year, and will be utilized for university improvements.

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Opportunities to review teaching skills will be considered based on the FD
activities that were recognized to improve teaching method to reflect theutilization status of FD activities provided by each faculty member and theevaluation results. (The Junior College Division)（3） （3-1) The evaluation results by the Public University Corporation Evaluation
Committee will be disclosed to the public via the University website, etc.
（3-2) The evaluation results will be utilized in the process of evaluations fromnext fiscal year, and will be utilized for university improvements.

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MID-TERM PLANS

FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

The Public University Corporation, the University of Aizu

FY 2010 ANNUAL PLANS (DRAFT)

V. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding provision of information regarding
V. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding provision of information regarding
V. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding provision of information regarding
education / research and organizaiton / operation
education / research and organizaiton / operation
education / research and organizaiton / operation
1. Specific policies regarding disclosure, provision and publicising information of education /1. Specific policies regarding disclosure, provision and publicising information of education /
Item
Item
Item 1. Specific policies regarding disclosure, provision and publicising information of education /research and organizations / administration
research and organizations / administration
research and organizations / administration（1） By improving the content of the University website and holding the "OpenCampus" programs, understandings of the University among general citizens aswell as prospective students will be further promoted.

（1） （1-1） Proactive public relations activities will be carried out through the
University website, campus tours for visitors, etc. (The University)
Public relations activities of the College will be further promoted through thewebsite of the College, campus tours for visitors, and display of researchachievements. (The Junior College Division)（1-2） More effective public relations activities will be implemented throughimprovement of the website and prompt update of the website, based on
results of discussion by the Website Working Group. (The University)（1） （1-1） New contents targeted to applicants for admission will be added on the
University website in order to promote their interest in the University. (The
University)(Planned)（1-2） "Open Campus" and "Open Labs" programs will be held during the
University Festival period. (The Student Affairs Division)（1-3） Public relations activities of the College will be further promoted throughoperation of the website, holding "Open Campus" and display of researchachievements. (The Junior College Division)（1-3） "Open Campus" and "Open Labs" programs will be held during the
University Festival period.
（1-4） The University will accept junior/senior high school students, etc. on
educational trips to the University in order to inform them of the characteristicsof the University, with aims to increasing the number of students who will apply
for admission to the University as well as increasing publicity for the University.
(The University)（2） Excellent educational and research activities and achievements of the University
will be stored in databases. In addition, images and concepts regarding public
relations (fundamental policies) of the University will be established throughcooperation from local communities and the mass media, and strategic public
relations will be aggressively carried out in and outside Japan.

(2) （2-1） Through improvement of the University website and publications as well as
utilization of mass media, public relations for educational and research activities
will be carried out proactively.

(2) （2-1） By the use of the University website, publications and mass media, public
relations and etc., educational and research activities will be carried out
proactively.

（2-2） With exchange activities with universities, etc. abroad and via the
University website, information regarding the University will be made available to
the world proactively. （The University)（2-2） With exchange activities with universities, etc. abroad and via the
University website, information regarding the University will be made available to
the world proactively. （The University)63（3） Deliberations will be made regarding the method for promotion of effective
construction of databases, from a viewpoint that educational and research
activities of faculty members should be considered as assets of the University.

（4） Through periodic publication of "Technical Reports," educational and research
activities of the University and cultural resources within the University will be
widely open to the public.

（3） The Achievement Database System for Faculty will be appropriately managed.
(The University)（3） The Achievement Database System for Faculty will be appropriately managed.
(The University)

Effort will be made to improve the collection of research seeds as a databaseon faculty members' educational and research activities, for contribution to local
communities. (The Junior College Division)

Effort will be made to improve the collection of research seeds as a database on
faculty members' educational and research activities by updating them every
year, for contribution to local communities. (The Junior College Division)（4） (4)-1 Through publication of annual review, educational and research activities of
the University will be disclosed to the public.

（4） (4)-1 Through publication of annual review, educational and research activities of
the University will be disclosed to the public. (The University)(4)-2 The content of the College's "annual research review," "collection ofresearch seeds," and "the list of off-campus public lectures and lecturers" will
be posted on the College's website for disclosure of the College's educationaland research activities and cultural resources to outside the College. (The
Junior College Division)64(4)-2 The content of the College's "Annual Research Review", "Collection of
Research Seeds" and the "List of Off-campus Public Lectures and Lecturers"
and the "Project Achievement Report" will be posted on the College's website
for disclosure of the College's educational and research activities and cultural
resources to outside the College. (The Junior College Division)

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MID-TERM PLANS

VI. Measures to be taken to accomplish important goals regarding other business operations

Item 1. Specific policies regarding maintenance and utilization, etc. of facilities and equipment

FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

The Public University Corporation, the University of Aizu

FY 2010 ANNUAL PLANS (DRAFT)

VI. Measures to be taken to accomplish important goals regarding other business
operations

VI. Measures to be taken to accomplish important goals regarding other business
operations

Item 1. Specific policies regarding maintenance and utilization, etc. of facilities and equipment

Item 1. Specific policies regarding maintenance and utilization, etc. of facilities and equipment（1） From the perspective of improvement of education and research functions looking （1） A framework for establishment of a dormitory and a fundamental design of the
toward the future and cooperation with local communities, fundamental policies
dormitory will be established. (The University)
regarding campus plans will be established and put into practice.

（1） An university dormitory which takes into account the educational benefit will beestablished. (The University)（2） Creation of a model campus coexisting with nature in corporation with local
communities, taking into account green preservation and existing naturalenvironments will be carried out.

（2） Efforts will be directed toward green management through regional partnerships
and environmental symbiosis, such as green preservation in cooperation with
community organizations, etc., composting by utilization of fallen leaves and cut
grass, segmentation and recycling of pruned branches, minimal use of chemical
sprays, etc. (The University)（2） Efforts will be directed toward green management through regional partnerships
and environmental symbiosis, such as green preservation in cooperation with
community organizations, etc., by recycling site-generated materials on
campus, such as by making compost by using fallen leaves and paving stroll
road by pruned branches. (The University)（3） For maintenance of facilities, efforts will be directed towards handling of issues,
such as introduction of universal design*, etc.

（3） For promotion of universal design* of buildings and facilities on campus,（3） Focusing on user-conscious and safety conscious aspects, renovations andrenovations will be carried out based on urgency corresponding to the results ofrefurbishment will be carried out taking into account universal design* ofinvestigations conducted in FY 2008, taking into account users' security andbuildings and facilities. (The University)
safety.
For promotion of universal design* of buildings and facilities on campus, issues
associated with the introduction of universal design will be coordinated andconsidered. Also, renovations, etc. will be carried out based on urgency taking
into account users' security and safety. (The Junior College Division)（4） For replacement and repairs of equipment based on long-term maintenance plans, （4） Based upon actual utilization of various facilities, efforts will be directed toward（4） Based upon actual utilization of various facilities, efforts will be directed toward
environmentally-friendly systems will be adopted, in terms of LCC (Life Cycle
utilization of facilities and replacement of equipment which are most likely to leadutilization of facilities and replacement of equipment which are most likely toCost)*, resource saving, energy conservation, and limited emissions of carbon
to cost reduction and energy conservation.
lead to cost reduction and energy conservation.
dioxide.
For this fiscal year, work for replacement of the central monitoring system and
For this fiscal year,
automatic control units will be completed, and the effects of the following
Special efforts shall be directed to reduce the cost of telephone bill by
operations will be evaluated.
replacing Private Branch Exchange system (PBX) and introducing IP telephone① Labor-saving and low-cost maintenance work
system.(The University)② Optimal control by the new system, and improvement/energy conservation in
operation of faculties through data collection and analysis③ Air-conditioning control working in conjunction with entry to and/or exit fromrooms (start-stop control) (The University)65（5） Maintenance of facilities will be conducted in conjunction with
（5） As part of facilities management (FM)*, various investigations and review for
operation/management of facilities with thorough understanding of the concept of
improvement will be continuously conducted, in terms of ①space, ②quality, andfacilities management, referring to methods adopted by private companies, etc.
③cost. (The University)（5） As part of facilities management (FM)*, various investigations and review for
improvement will be continuously conducted, in terms of effective use of space,maintenance and improvement of quality, and cost reduction. (The University)（6） Considerable effort will be directed towards introduction of new maintenance（6） Efforts will be continuously directed toward improvement of facility operation,
approaches, such as utilization of external funding including competitive funding
small-scale renovation, and introduction of energy-saving equipment at the timeand donations, etc., and introduction of ESCO (Energy Service Company) and PFI.
of replacement of equipment. (The University)(Private Finance Initiative)（6） At the time of improvement of facility operation and small-scale renovation,
efforts will be directed toward introduction of economical and energy-saving
equipment. (The University)（7） In accordance with relevant laws, measures taken by the national government and （7） Energy and resource-saving measures will be promoted by way of keeping all
the government of Fukushima Prefecture, etc., establishment of environmental
the personnel and students well-informed of environmental policies. (Thecriteria for the University will be discussed, and measures for economization in
University)
water and power consumption, recycling, reduction of waste, and energy saving,
etc. will be promoted. In addition, the implementation results will be analyzed
accurately and announced within the university.

（7） Energy and resource-saving measures will be promoted by way of informing
faculty members and students on campus about specific approaches taken on
the basis of environmental policies and proactively participating in themeasures taken by the national government and the government of Fukushima
Prefecture, etc. Also, status of the progress will be examined, analyzed andimproved. (The University)（8） Deliberations will be made regarding measures for effective use of outdated
computers.

（8） In order to promote recycling of reusable computers, etc. within the University,
information regarding those computers will be collected and provided by the
University.

（8） In order to promote recycling of reusable computers, etc. within the University,
information regarding those computers will be collected and provided by the
University.

（ｅ） 学生参画型実践教育では、一定の水準に到達した場合には単位認定を行うなどの （ｅ） 学生参画型実践教育に向けた単位認定の方法について具体的な整備を図る。

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MID-TERM PLANS

FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

The Public University Corporation, the University of Aizu

FY 2010 ANNUAL PLANS (DRAFT)

VI. Measures to be taken to accomplish important goals regarding other business
operations

VI. Measures to be taken to accomplish important goals regarding other business
operations

Item 2. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding healthcare and safety management

Item 2. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding healthcare and safety management

Item 2. Measures to be taken to accomplish goals regarding healthcare and safety management（1） Based on the content of relevant laws, etc., effort will be made towards
promotion of comprehensive safety and health measures, and improvement ofsafety and health environments, through proper assignment of qualified healthmanagement staff, provision of thorough safety education for faculty andadministrative personnel, and preparation of various manuals, etc.

（1） （1-1） Based on the content of relevant laws, including the Industrial Safety and
Health Law, qualified health management staff and health promoters will beproperly assigned.

（1） （1-1） Based on the content of relevant laws, including the Industrial Safety and
Health Law, qualified health management staff and health promoters will beproperly assigned.

（1-2） Provision of thorough safety education for faculty and administrative
personnel will be aimed at under the guidance of a physician in charge of healthmanagement and through activities of the Health Committee, etc.

（1-2） Provision of thorough safety education for faculty and administrative
personnel will be aimed at under the guidance of a physician in charge of healthmanagement and through activities of the Health Committee, etc.

（1-3） Efforts will be directed toward promotion of comprehensive safety andhealth measures through consideration of preparation of various manuals, etc.

（1-3） Efforts will be directed toward promotion of comprehensive safety andhealth measures by providing of various manuals, etc. appropriately.

VI. Measures to be taken to accomplish important goals regarding other business operations（2） Efforts shall be made toward realization of periodic health checks for all students, （2） Efforts will be made toward realization of periodic health checks for all students, （2） Efforts will be made toward realization of periodic health checks for all students,
faculty and administrative staff.
faculty and administrative personnel by raising their awareness of the importancefaculty and administrative personnel by raising their awareness of the importanceof periodic health checks through activities of the Health Committee, etc.
of periodic health checks through activities of the Health Committee, etc.

（3） Efforts shall be made so that health management for students, faculty andadministrative personnel, from the standpoint of mental and physical health, will
be improved without delay, by providing counseling through interviews with acounselor.

（3） Efforts will be exerted to make students, faculty and administrative personnel
well informed of work contents of the Student Counseling Room and the
Nurse's Office, in order to make them more accessible. (The University)（3） Efforts will be exerted to make students, faculty and administrative personnel
well informed of work contents of the Student Counseling Room and the Nurse's
Office, in order to make them more accessible.

Efforts will be made to publicize the Student Counseling Room and the Nurse's
Room so that an easily-accessible environment will be created for use of
these rooms. In addition, measures for enhancement of the healthmanagement support system will be discussed. (The Junior College Division)（4） As information security safeguards, the adequate number of specialists on
security maintenance will continue to be assigned, in order to maintain thepresent systems for operation.

（4） (4-1) The security system will be maintained by faculty and administrative
personnel of the Information Systems and Technology Center (The University)and commissioned operation management companies.
(4-2) Improvement of the qualifications and quality of staff members specializing
in information processing will be aimed at through participation in seminars on
information security.

67（4） (4-1) The security system will be maintained by faculty and administrative
personnel of the Information Systems and Technology Center (The University)and commissioned operation management companies.
(4-2) Improvement of the qualifications and quality of staff members specializing
in information processing will be aimed at through participation in seminars on
information security.

（5） As provision of necessary crime prevention equipment, crime prevention andguard systems in and outside the buildings will be maintained.

（5） In the event of natural disasters (snow disasters, typhoon, etc.), incidents(robbery, damage, etc.) and accidents, etc. on campus, appropriate measures will
be taken on a timely basis.
In addition, for prevention of these disasters and incidents, etc., efforts will bemade toward enhancement of disaster prevention schemes through review andimprovement of manuals for inspection of various facilities and security patrol ofvarious locations on campus as necessary .

（5） In the event of natural disasters (snow disasters, typhoon, etc.), incidents(robbery, damage, etc.) and accidents, etc. on campus, appropriate measures will
be taken on a timely basis.
In addition, for prevention of these disasters and incidents, etc., efforts will bemade toward enhancement of crime prevention and security systems throughreview and improvement of manuals for inspection of various facilities andsecurity patrol of various locations on campus as necessary .

（6） For the purpose of raising awareness of students, faculty and administrative（6） Fire drills will be conducted efficiently to improve the emergency system in（6） Fire drills will be conducted efficiently to improve the emergency system in the
personnel, etc. in regard to safety and disaster prevention, training programs
the event of disasters, and to increase individuals' awareness of disasterevent of disasters, and to increase individuals' awareness of disaster prevention
regarding action plans in the event of disasters and disaster prevention drills shallprevention within the University. In addition, the "manual for response towithin the University. In addition, workshops on AED operation for lifesaving will
be conducted based on University’s disaster prevention measure manuals.
receipt of an earthquake early warning" will be revised with simple expressions
be held.
in order to make it easy for University personnel and students to understand.
Workshops on AED operation for lifesaving will be held.
The "Manual for Response to Receipt of an Earthquake Early Warning" will be
informed to University personnel and students within the campus.

（7） Proper repair and maintenance of facilities and equipment in terms of safety
management will be carried out, so that these facilities and equipment can beused and operated correctly and appropriately in the event of a disaster.

（7） (7-1) Based on the situation concerning natural deterioration of facilities andequipment, as well as the inspection results, etc., long-term maintenance plans(annual plans and implementation details) will be reviewed, and proper
maintenance and management of facilities and equipment will be carried out.

（7） (7-1) Natural deterioration of facilities and equipment shall be inspected and,based on the inspection results, etc, long-term maintenance plans (annual plans
and implementation details) will be reviewed. Also, proper maintenance andmanagement of facilities and equipment will be carried out.

(7-2) Work for replacement of the central monitoring system and automatic
control units will be completed in FY 2009 to realize improvement of safety,
comfort and energy efficiency, and results thereof will be evaluated. (The
University)(7-2) Aging PBX and lightning control system shall be upgraded. Also, proper
maintenance and checkup of the equipment will be carried out. (The
University)（8） Efforts shall be made to maintain and improve buildings and facilities required for （8） Proper maintenance and management of the University athletic field and green（8） Proper maintenance and management of the University athletic field and green
the University as a campus designated as an emergency evacuation area for local
zone on campus will be carried out, as an "emergency evacuation area" in Aizuzone on campus will be carried out, as an "emergency evacuation area" in Aizucommunities in the event of large-scale disasters, such as earthquakes.
Wakamatsu City.
Wakamatsu City.
Proper maintenance and management of facilities will also be carried out, so that
Proper maintenance and management of facilities will also be carried out, so that
fundamental functions and capabilities as buildings can be maintained to ensure
fundamental functions and capabilities as buildings can be maintained to ensure
preparedness for requests from the city for "emergency evacuation centers
preparedness for requests from the city for "emergency evacuation centers(buildings)" and emergency use of the University in the event of disasters.
(buildings)" and emergency use of the University in the event of disasters.

（9） On the occurrence of large-scale disasters, cooperation with the Prefectural
Government, local municipal governments, the police and the fire authorities, etc.
shall be promoted to facilitate their disaster-relief activities, through utilizing
assets owned by the University, such as solidly structured buildings andtelecommunication facilities, etc.

（9） Proper maintenance and management of facilities and information and（9） Proper maintenance and management of facilities and information andtelecommunications equipment will be carried out, so that fundamental functions
telecommunications equipment will be carried out, so that fundamental functions
and capabilities as buildings can be maintained, to ensure preparedness forand capabilities as buildings can be maintained, to ensure preparedness forrequests for "emergency evacuation centers (buildings)" and emergency use of
requests for "emergency evacuation centers (buildings)" and emergency use of
the University in the event of disasters.
the University in the event of disasters.
In addition, the University athletic field will be provided as an emergency heliport
In addition, the University athletic field will be provided as an emergency heliportfor fire safety and use by the prefectural police and/or medical emergency staff.
for fire safety and use by the prefectural police and/or medical emergency staff.
(The University)(The University)68（10） Through opening of the University park, trails and other University facilities, theUniversity shall keep close relations with local residents, the school for thehandicapped and the local kindergarten towards improvement of cooperation
between the said entities, in the event of disasters.

（10） Through active publicity and promotion regarding activities for opening of the
University facilities, use of campus facilities including the University park andtrails throughout the year, and efforts toward green preservation in cooperation
with local communities, the University will build deeper cooperation with local
citizens, organizations, etc. (The University)69（10） Through active publicity and promotion regarding activities for opening of the
University facilities, use of campus facilities including the University park andtrails throughout the year, and efforts toward green preservation in cooperation
with local communities, the University will build deeper cooperation with local
citizens, organizations, etc. (The University)

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MID-TERM PLANS

FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

VII. Other Matters

Item

FY 2010 ANNUAL PLANS (DRAFT)

VII. Other Matters

VII. Other Matters

Item

Item

1. Budget (including personnel expense estimates,) and plans pertaining torevenues and expenditures, and financial plans※ Omitted

1. Budget (including personnel expense estimates,) and plans pertaining torevenues and expenditures, and financial plans※ As described on the attached documents.

1. Budget (including personnel expense estimates,) and plans pertaining torevenues and expenditures, and financial plans※ As described on the attached documents.

2. Short-term loan limit(1) Limit: 800,000,000 yen(2) Assumed reasons for loans:
It is assumed that the University may need to obtain loans in order to cover
expenditures that are urgently required due to delay in receipt of operational
subsidies or occurrence of accidents, etc.

2. Short-term loan limit(1) Limit: 800,000,000 yen(2) Assumed reasons for loans:
It is assumed that the University may need to obtain loans in order to cover
expenditures that are urgently required due to delay in receipt of operational
subsidies or occurrence of accidents, etc.

2. Short-term loan limit(1) Limit: 800,000,000 yen(2) Assumed reasons for loans:
It is assumed that the University may need to obtain loans in order to cover
expenditures that are urgently required due to delay in receipt of operational
subsidies or occurrence of accidents, etc.

3. Plans to transfer valuable property or offer valuable property as collateral
None.
4. Use of surplus
If there is surplus after the settlement of accounts, the surplus will be used for
improvement in the quality of education and research, and improvement oforganizational operation, facilities and equipment.

3. Plans to transfer valuable property or offer valuable property as collateral
None.
4. Use of surplus
If there is surplus after the settlement of accounts, the surplus will be used for
improvement in the quality of education and research, and improvement oforganizational operation, facilities and equipment.

3. Plans to transfer valuable property or offer valuable property as collateral
None.
4. Use of surplus
If there is surplus after the settlement of accounts, the surplus will be used for
improvement in the quality of education and research, and improvement oforganizational operation, facilities and equipment.

5. Matters related to business operation provided for in Prefectural rulings(1) Plans regarding facilities and equipment
ア Taking into account long-term maintenance plans, plans regarding facilities andequipment shall be decided in the budget-making process for each fiscal year.
イ A plan for establishment of a university dormitory shall be prepared.

5. Matters related to business operation provided for in Prefectural rulings(1) Plans regarding facilities and equipment
Content
・ Work for replacement of the central monitoring system and automatic control
units (The University)
・ Work for waterproofing of the roof of the Club House (The University)
・ Work for installation of air-conditioning equipment in the room for practicalstudies on infants' health care (The Junior College Division)
・ Work for replacement of partitions in toilets (The Junior College Division)
Budget: 139 million yen (Financial source: Operational subsidies)

5. Matters related to business operation provided for in Prefectural rulings(1) Plans regarding facilities and equipment
Content
・ Work for Housing Facility to Support Learning for Students (Tentative name)(The University)
・ Work for Private Branch Exchange (PBX) (The University)
・ Work for Lighting Control System (The University)
・ Work for waterproofing of the UBIC Building rooftop (The University)
・ Work for waterproofing of the Student Hall rooftop (The University)
・ Work for Partial Replacement of Emergency Broadcast System (The
University)
・Work for the Building A and B of Matsunaga Housing (The University)
・ Renovation work of the North Building (The Junior College Division)・ Renovation work of the South Building (The Junior College Division)・ Renovation work of the Kita-Takizawa Housing (The Junior College Division)・ Renovation work of the College Dormitory (The Junior College Division)
Budget: 820 million yen (Construction work carried forward)70

(2) Plans regarding personnel affairs
ア Selection and employment of internationally-recognized excellent scholars
from within and outside Japan, through proactive recruiting activities based on
the principle of open invitation
イ Employment of individuals with specialized knowledge and skills as personnelof the Corporation(2) Plans regarding personnel affairs
ア Selection and employment of internationally-recognized excellent scholars
from within and outside Japan, through proactive recruiting activities based on
the principle of open invitation
イ Employment of individuals with specialized knowledge and skills as personnelof the Corporation(2) Plans regarding personnel affairs
ア Selection and employment of internationally-recognized excellent scholars
from within and outside Japan, through proactive recruiting activities based on
the principle of open invitation
イ Employment of individuals with specialized knowledge and skills as personnelof the Corporation(3) Plans regarding use of reserve funds
None.

(3) Plans regarding use of reserve funds
None.

(3) Plans regarding use of reserve funds
None.

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