FY2012 Business Achievement Report
June, 2013
The Public University Corporation,
The University of Aizu

1. Overall Evaluation(1) Self-evaluation of the Business Achievement

Management Council, the Education and Research Councils of
the University and the Junior College, etc. under the leadershipof the Chairperson of the Board of Executives.

①Introduction
Public University Corporation, the University of Aizu is the②Status of the Annual Plan

Corporation which operates and manages the University of Aizu
(hereinafter as “University”) and the Junior College Division

There are three major categories in the annual plan;(hereinafter as “Junior College”), with the missions to contribute-I…Education, research, regional contribution, international

to advance of learning, science and technology, industrial andexchange

cultural promotion through research and human resources-II…Revitalization Support

development in the fields of computer science and engineering,-III…Organizational operation, etc.

industrial information sciences, food and nutritional sciences and

The University and the Junior College respectively or jointly

social welfare sciences.

worked on plans that they have determined for the above

Aiming at materialization of our missions, the mid-term goals

categories.

for the 2nd term were established.

The results of evaluations conducted by theevaluation organizations are compiled.

The annual plan for FY 2012, the first year of the mid-term[Evaluation of the University of Aizu]

goals for the 2nd term, was created by taking into consideration

The number of items in the annual plan: 135

the achievements from the 1st term as a basis, to move forward to- Items evaluated as “A”: 24 (17.8%)

achievement of the mid-term goals for the 2nd term, to which new-Items evaluated as “B”: 106 (78.5%)

items regarding revitalization support were included.

- Items evaluated as “C”: 5 (3.7%)

The Corporation has worked on the respective items and- Items evaluated as “D”: 0 (0%)

measures stated in the FY 2012 annual plan, in close cooperation

Since 130 items (96.3%) were evaluated as B or higher, it canwithfaculty,organizations

administrative

members,

including

Board

the

and
of

the

internal

Executives,be said that the University has worked on most of the items andthemeasures as scheduled in the annual plan, and achieved certain1

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results.

- In cooperation with the Center for Strategy of International
Programs and Support Association for International Students[Evaluation of the Junior College]of the University of Aizu (SAISUA),The number of items in the annual plan: 81

interaction between international students and local residents- Items evaluated as “A”: 15 (18.5%)

to promote international exchange in the area.

-Items evaluated as “B”: 60 (74.1%)- Share employment information, such as students' informal- Items evaluated as “C”: 6 (7.4%)

assurance of employment, among faculty, the Student Affairs- Items evaluated as “D”: 0 (0%)

Division and career counselors. Utilize the "cyber job search

Since 75 items (92.6%) were evaluated as B or higher, it can besystem"to

give

students

hold events forcompany

information,

said that the Junior College has worked on most of the items as

mock-interviews and consultations, etc. on an individual basis

scheduled in the annual plan, and achieved certain results.

to

and

informal

Always update situations regarding students'
assuranceof

employment,

and

give

students

The following are some of the items evaluated as “A” at theinterviews and consultations on an individual basis.

University.

- Conduct R&D regarding advanced technology, especially key- Aim to increase the number of applicants to the Undergraduate

components for supercomputers, such as parallel processing,-

School through effective PR activities, such as updates ofcompiler, Graphical Processing Unit (GPU), etc.

relevant web pages, proactive attendance at university fairs- Conduct research and verification of cloud concept that

inside/outside Fukushima, off-campus lectures by our faculty

information services and application services will be provided

to high school students, research presentations by our faculty

for users by using wide-spread computing resources on theand students to high school students, and UoA Open Campus,

Internetetc.

- Aim to serve as a hub institute which provides software for

Recruitexcellentfacultythroughinternational

open

geoinformatics, geographic information system (GIS) and probe

recruitment.

assistance used in the space frontier project in the field of space21. Overall Evaluation

development of Japan, by utilization of our University’s

to understand the current situation and attractions of theinnovativeness in information science.

Prefecture through various events to interact with people of- Promote research on innovative environmental informatics andlocal communities.

development of environment prediction technology making use- Assist international conferences and workshops in terms ofof our university's knowledge of information science technology.

their planning and management.

- Promote research on medicine and its related fields incollaboration with organizations concerned.

The following are some of the items evaluated as “A” at the- In order to obtain external funds, promote the following

Junior College Division.

activities: 1) matching between research seeds and needs from

- Aim at 100 % success rate in acquisition of the following

the industry which is conducted by the Business Collaboration

licenses and nurture professionals.

Coordinator at UBIC, 2) organizing technology explanatory

Department of Food and Nutrition Sciences: Nutritionist,

meetings to introduce research seeds to companies, and 3)

NR/supplement advisor, and food specialist

promotion of projects jointly organized with companies, etc. of

Department of Social Welfare Sciences: Children's' nurse,

the purpose of support of revitalization from the earthquake

social worker

disaster.

- In addition to the efforts made so far to support students'- Host the “Computer Science Summer Camp” in cooperation

career development, give students attentive support according towith relevant organizations and entities.

The Prefectural

their vocational aptitudes, making use of "Job Search Café," andGovernment, the University and the Executive Committee ofaim at the goal of an employment rate of 100% of students

Personal Computing Contest for High School Students in Japanseeking jobs.

will jointly organize the “Personal Computing Contest for High- Taking into account support of revitalization from the

School Students in Japan” in order to nurture IT humanearthquake and societal changes, discuss how to share project

resources with broader perspective.

research fully making use of the College’s wide-ranging fields of- Proactively accept international students and encourage themspecialization and local issues, and possibilities for promotion of3

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local collaboration, and flexibly operate the research schemes

culture, tradition, nature, industry, products, and vacant houses.

towards resolution of issues.

Through such activities, contribute to increase in the number of- Continue opening of the University Library and the athletic

people who can interact with each other, promotion of settlement

ground to the general public to promote the use of University

and/or residence in two regions and local revitalization, in an

facilities by people outside the University.

effort to development of local industry and culture.

- With the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities as a

- Nurture human resources who can cope with issues involving

core organization, implement student-participatory/hands-on

reconstruction from the Earthquake through practical andeducation, off-campus/on-campus public lectures, symposiums,

hands-on education, "Local Project Exercise" and Graduation

seminars, workshops.

Research seminars, for example.

- Especially promote student-participatory/hands-on education,

off-campus lectures for Akabeko Program and the Center forthrough further enhancement of the exercise course, “Local

Rejuvenation of Local Communities, in an effort to nurture

Project Exercise,” and establishment of a new course, “Special

human

Exercise for Support of Revitalization from the Earthquake,”reconstruction from the Earthquake.

resources

who

can

Offer public lectures and

cope

with

issuesinvolvingand in the form of graduation research.
- Promote collaboration with the private sector, including NPOs

Despite the efforts made by the University and Junior College,

through off-campus lectures, student-participatory/hands-on

there were five items evaluated as C at the University, and six at

education and other various projects, and jointly contribute to

the Junior College. There were no items evaluated as D.

local revitalization in terms of human resource development andWe must further promote our efforts toward realization of theformation of knowledge-based society.

goals.

- Centering around the Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities, promote local industry-government-university(2)

collaboration in concrete terms and develop commissioned

Operation and Effectivenessprojects, taking advantage of local resources, including history,

The following are the measures regarding improvement of
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Measuresregarding

ImprovementofAdministrative1. Overall Evaluation

administrative operation and effectiveness taken in FY 2012

and resource on campus.

-The facility use system was publicized via the University

contracted electricity by use of shading curtains and “green

website in an effort to increase use of University facilities by thecurtains”. Based on the actual situation concerning operation of

public. We achieved a 20% increase from the average annual

various facilities grasped through constant monitoring, operation

usage fee income during the period of the 1st Mid-term Goals.

of facilities was carefully controlled and set values were modified

(UoA)

as

- Information concerning various open application-based externalenergy-saving ones. Because of the above-mentioned efforts, thefunds, including the Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research, wastotal cost of utilities and vehicle fuel was reduced bypromptly announced via e-mail and by posting it on the notice

approximately 5.1 % (approximately 9,000,000 yen) from FY 2008.

boards in the Research Quadrangles. (UoA)(UoA)<The number of applications for open application-based research- Efficiency and streamlining of administrative work wasfunds: 74 in FY 2012 (69 in FY 2011)>

promoted, through prior discussion on issues of by relevant<Thenumberofannouncements

madeExisting

equipmentwasreplacedbyopen

subcommittees, as well as discussion via e-mail and paperlessapplication-based research funds: 14 in FY 2012 (23 in FY

management for various meetings, including the Faculty2011)>

Assembly meetings. (JCD)- Specific measures taken based on the environmental policies- In addition to prompt provision of information regarding various

were announced to all University personnel (all faculty andopen application-based research funds, a meeting for explanation

administrative personnel, and students) at the beginning of FY

on the Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research was held, in order to2012. In addition, after examination and analysis of quarterly

provide support for application for research funds. Individualenergy use, its results and prioritizing efforts were also

faculty members worked on planning of research programs. (JCD)

announced to all University personnel.

regardingnecessary.

Efforts were made to reduce the

The University

participated in the “Light Down Campaign”, “Fukushima Protocol”
projects, and “Ecocap Campaign”, to raise awareness of energy
51. Overall Evaluation(3) Specific measures by item

Offices for further support.

The University of Aizu

Career development support were provided taking into

[Education]

consideration enhancement of students’ awareness for work and

The Admissions Center is to examine and review the current

career development, practical skill acquisition, in order toadmission methods.

encourage them to think and act based on their own ideas.

Based on the admission policy, efforts were made for

Support included introducing companies to individual students,

recruitment of excellent students.

mock interviews, career consultations, as well as staff ’s visits to

The Undergraduate Program is designed to nurture human

companies to get job offers.

resources having the latest internationally-viable knowledge andpractical skills, who can flexibly respond to changes in the

The following are the specific measures that the University

constantly-advancing field of computer science and engineering.

implemented in FY 2012.

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering- Admissions Center Steering Committee meetings were held for

promotes smooth operation of the curriculum through the “fivereviewing current admission methods.

fields (field of study) and nine tracks (course registration models)”

University disclosed information on changes of “exam coveragesystem, in which students are able to take courses focusing on

for mathematical subjects” and of “science subjects” (due totheir future career path.

revision of the “Curriculum Guidelines for High Schools”),

The Graduate Program, in FY2012, has revised its curriculum

In addition, thestarting from UoA’s AY 2015 entrance examinations.

by reorganizing the existing fields of study, focusing on- At Admission Center Steering Committee meetings, etc., results“continuity” with five fields of the Undergraduate Program.

of questionnaires answered by examinees were analyzed for

Regarding support for learning, the Office for Learning Support,

implementation of more effective student-recruiting activities,

the Student Counseling Room, and the Nurse’s Office were open

including renewal of the university guidebook, and high school

to students asking for consultation or advice, while faculty andvisits. As a result of such efforts, the number of applicants for

the Student Affairs Division shared information with thoseadmission based on recommendation reached, 132 applicants,
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which marked the record high, andthe competition rate forskills, and by taking courses according to the “prerequisite” rules,

general admission was 4.1 (AY 2011: 3.1), nearly fully recovering

their learning automatically became systematic. Since manyto the pre-3.11-quake level.

students showed difficulties in earning credits of English courses- Explanations at student guidance meetings (at the time ofdue to strict prerequisite conditions, English courses willassignment to GT supervisors, etc.) for Five-year Program’s

introduce new conditions for registration from AY 2013.

features- SCCPs provide students with opportunities to understand theincludingearlyadmission

and

the

grant-type

scholarship program for Five-year Program students. As an effort

cutting-edge research fields right after admission.

to increase applicants to Program A (4+1), application deadline

these opportunities, students were able to set their own research

for the shortening of the Master’s Program enrollment period wasthemes by themselves. [40 themes for 1st semester/41 themes

relaxed and extended for three months from AY 2013 (Before: One

for 2nd semester]

day before the starting day of a semester six months before the- In “Factories for Experiencing Starting Up Ventures," aiming totime when students expect to complete the Program”/Current:

nurture students' practical abilities to make proposals and put

The starting day of a semester in which students expect tothem into practice in the real world and to have students acquirecomplete the Program)creativeness and entrepreneur spirits, students worked on- To improve communication skills of TAs and SAs, an external

solutions of every-day problems from scientific perspectives. [1stlecturersemester: 10 factories/ 2nd semester: 11 factories]

wasinvitedon

February

15,

2013,

to

offer

Through“communication up-skilling training,” in which 26 students- Students were assigned to graduation thesis supervisors andparticipated.

started to participate in seminars in their third year for- UoA sent 2 students to a forum organized by IPA

enhancement of their motivation for graduation research.

(Information-technology Promotion Agency, Japan) and they gave-a presentation (October 25 and 26, 2012).

lecturers for the course, "Introduction to Computer Science and- In English courses, two skills of "reception" and "production"

Engineering." 261 students attended lectures given under thewere focused. Students were able to focus on either of or boththemes such as “merits of learning at graduate schools,”
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Our alumni, working in industrial world, were invited as1. Overall Evaluation“experience for starting up a venture company,” etc.

subsidizing students' volunteer activities.

- In “Basics of Business Ventures,” graduates owning their own- Full-fledged operation of the cyber career development system

venture company were invited to give a lecture on a timely topic.

started.

[Basics of Business Ventures I (1st semester): 206 students]

understand their scholastic aptitude and work readiness. In line

[Basics of Business Ventures II (2nd semester): 217 students]

with the full-fledged operation, we explained to students how to-

The system enables students to comprehensively

14 students attended the undergraduate-level PBL course,

make use of the system, in the course, "Career Design II." At the“Software Studio,” which was held in cooperation with venturesame time, career information was made accessible through thecompanies founded by graduates of the University.

system, so that students could plan their future paths at their- With the new curriculum started in AY 2012, Graduate School’s

own initiative.

fields of study were re-organized by focusing on the continuity
with 5 fields of the Undergraduate School. As an effort to make[Research]

this change well-understood, the course maps (simplified course

The University has been doing research not only in three

registration models for students to follow to achieve attainment

prioritizedareas(pioneering,regional

contribution,andgoals in respective fields of study) were established. Students

innovative research) included in the mid-term goals but also in

can understand the curriculums of GS and UGS to follow at aother areas.

glance.

conducted, such as filing of patent applications and sharing of- As one of the efforts to further improve quality of doctoral

research achievements with local communities.

Also, research support activities have been

dissertations, procedures to grant a degree to those who

A cross-sectional research team consisting of members fromcompleted the program without a degree or those who applied for

ARC-Space, ARC-Environment, and ARC-Medical, is working on

Ronpaku were established for their convenience.

multidisciplinary research activities, aiming to serve as a hub for

Thanks tothis measure, one applicant for Ronpaku was granted a doctoral

future research projects.

degree for the first time since UoA’s opening.

The University has created the “UoA strategic research models,”- As a new scheme, the Supporters Association started

by designating research projects which are expected to be very8

1. Overall Evaluationcompetitive and generate achievements as “strategic research,” in[Industry-university Collaboration/Regional Contribution]order to take a leading role in the field of computer science and

The University offered public lectures proactively by utilizing

engineering and contribute to the society, based on our mid-term

the intellectual resources, and also, upon request, lecturers weregoals. The models were reflected in the FY 2012 annual plan,

sent to local communities and high schools inside and outsideand efforts have been made for realization of the plan.

Fukushima for off-campus lectures on various themes.
Based on collaboration agreements concluded with institutions,

The following are the specific measures that the University

for fulfillment of a role of a university in terms of regional

implemented in FY 2012.

collaboration, a variety of activities was conducted.

UBIC is- Toward Fukushima's revitalization, research activities to secure

actively working on activities to promote collaboration, including

Prefectural citizens' safety and peace of mind, to support

matching of companies’ needs with the UoA’s technical seeds, etc.

promotion of renewable energy, to create new industries and to
rejuvenate local industry were supported by internal research

The following are the specific measures that the University

funds (Competitive Research Funding, Revitalization Category),

implemented in FY 2012.

aiming to advance leading-edge technology for renewable energy- 23 off-campus lectures were offered for high school students

and IT research on smart grid.

inside and outside Fukushima.

- The research project, “Research and development on Smart-gritscience education, including promotion of the Super Science High

information infrastructure to realize sustainable and cyclic

School (SSH) program, the University assisted Yonezawa Kojokansociety” was started upon its acceptance for “Regional Innovation

High School, and Fukushima High School in addition to Aizu

Strategic Support Program” subsidized by MEXT in August, 2012,

Gakuho High School, Aizu High School and Iwaki High School.

with two researchers invited from outside the University who- For the 10th "Personal Computing Contest for High School

have

and

Students in Japan (PC Koshien 2012)", a record number of 1,770

development in the field of recyclable energy. (Duration: from FY

entries were received from all over Japan for four categories,

2012 to FY 2016)

including the mobile contents category as an official category, as

knowledge

andskillsnecessaryforresearch

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well as programming, digital contents and computer graphics.

- Introduction of research seeds- Matching of University’s technical seeds and companies’

In June, 2012, the "Collection of Research Seeds of thebusiness needs

University 2012”was published for distribution to organizations[Participation in technical exhibitions: 12 cases (8 cases in FY

in private sector, including banking establishments and of2011)]

municipal governments, and such information was posted on the(1)

Innovation

Japan

in

September:Presentation

andUBIC webpage.

demonstration on “New technology to hide confidential
information in synthetic image” was made by the inventor.

[International Exchange](2) The 3rd "University of Aizu New Technology Seminar"

In July 2005, the “Center for Strategy of Internationalorganized in cooperation with the banking establishment in

Programs (CSIP)” was established for the following purposes; 1)

November: Four faculty members

University

realization of internationally competitive research environment,

respectively provided explanations on technologies for which

2) planning of international exchange activities, 3) overall

patent applications had been filed, presenting a vision for

promotion of international strategies, 4) strengthening ofcommercial viabilities of each seed. (30 participants)

foundationfor

UoA also participated in “Fukushima Revitalization/Renewable

information

towardEnergy Industry Fair 2012” and shared information on or

agreements with more partner institutions for exchange of

research contents of “Regional Innovation Strategic Support

students and researchers, 7) enhancement of support for

Program” with the public. Also information in the renewableinternational faculty and students.

from theenergy fields was collected.

internationalization,

5)

internationalization,

streamlining

of

6)

of

conclusion

As a result of efforts by CSIP, Adding Academic Exchange(3) The “University of Aizu New Technology Explanatory Meeting”

Partnership Agreements with four Universities from 3 countries

held in cooperation with JST in Tokyo in February 2013: Fivein AY2012, the University has 60 partner universities in 17

faculty members from the University provided explanations on

countries (China, Russia, Korea, etc.).

their technical seeds. (90 participants)

CSIP was proactively involved in promotion of joint research101. Overall Evaluation

projects, theDual

DegreeProgram (DDP), international

schools in the local areas, which helped promotion of ourconference, exchange activities of international faculty andinternational exchange strategy.

students.

- At international conferences for sharing joint researchachievements, various activities were implemented strategically,

The following are the specific measures that the University

including excursions aiming at wiping out harmful rumors

implemented in FY 2012.

following the nuclear accident.

- Eight students were sent to RHIT on the short-term study
abroad program in FY 2012. One student was also sent to RHIT

[UoA’s actions after the Great East Japan Earthquake]on an one-year program with a credit transfer system, making

As a revitalization support program, the “Akabeko Program”

use of external fund.

has been implemented since April 2011, in which faculty- Some of our proposals regarding international exchange weremembers and/or administrative staff visits local communities,

accepted for projects supported by the prefectural government

institutions or victims upon request, for off-campus lectures on

and Academia Consortium Fukushima. 28 applications werepractical themes.

made for international exchange programs subsidized by JSPS.

In addition, the University has established the “Revitalization- A total of 31 new international students were accepted in FY

Center” on March 4, 2013, as well as its Master Plan, to provide

2012 and were encouraged to participate in various interactive

support from a perspective of an IT university by utilizing our

events with local citizens. One of our proposals was accepted forfeatures.

the project, “Support and Survey for Revitalization of Suburban

The “Aizu Software Linkage Firm (SLF) Conference” is also

Communities Making Use of University Students' Strength”

proactively working on human resource development programs.

subsidizedeight

The goal of SLF Conference is to create employment in Aizu

international students participated in the project to promote

region, nurture IT human resources, and make them work in theinteraction with the local communities throughout the year. In

region, in cooperation with industry and governments.

by

the

Prefectural

government,

andaddition, our international students constantly visit primary11

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The following are the specific items that the University worked

management conducted by Fukushima Medical University, theon in FY 2012.

relevant data must be properly managed, so that Prefectural- In order to provide support to reconstruction from the Great

citizens can feel secure leaving personal data to the relevant

East Japan Earthquake, the “University of Aizu Revitalization

organization. To that end, the University took part in theCenter” was established on March 4, 2013, following the“Special Committee on Prefectural Citizen’s Health Survey

establishment of the Preparation Office and the master plan to

Database” hosted by Fukushima Medical University, forachievetheexamination of security measures that would involve systemreconstruction in accordance with the “Vision for Revitalization

development and crisis management. Taking advantage of itsofexpertise as a university specializing in information technology,

goals

regarding

Fukushima

provision

Prefecture,”byofsupporttakingforadvantageofcharacteristics as an IT-specialized university.

the University made proposals on support for prefectural- Upon acceptance of a project for METI’s Research andcitizen’s long-term health management and medical treatment,

Development Program for Creation of New Industry by IT

so that future generations could utilize knowledge obtained

Integration in March, 2012, in cooperation with Tohoku

through health management.

University, NTT Data. Co., the University conducted the projectfor social infrastructure checks using CLOUD. In concrete term,
the University did the following: collection of information by

Junior College

using mobile terminals, checking of road damages and[Education]

monitoring of bridges and buildings using MEMS sensor andM2M technology.

-

Research and educational goals and admission policy of the

One of the functions of the Revitalization

Department of Industrial Information Sciences (Management

Center, the University took the lead in development of

information

course“Collaborative Cloud”, where people in the local communities

Departmentofwork together.

Department of Social Welfare Sciences were publicized in the

RegardingthesurveyonPrefectural

citizens’

healthandFooddesignandinformation

Nutritional

Sciences

College Guidebook and on the official website.
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course),
and

the
the

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Guidance meetings for course registration were held uponseminars, and this contributed to the region in terms of nurturingadmission, at the beginning of a semester, and explanations onof leaders who will take a main role in Fukushima’s

goals of respective courses, significance of course registration,

revitalization.

collaboration between courses were provided. Students had aInterdepartmental collaboration has been promoted, throughchance to look at registration models, and that helped students

introduction of optional courses, by which students are free toraise their motivation toward learning.

take courses offered at other departments.

Courses associated with certain qualifications or certificate,

Regarding students support for learning and everyday life,

students are also given registration models. As a result, all ofattentive care has been provided to students through office-hour

students who wished to acquire a nutritionist license (Food),system, etc.

children’s nurse license (Welfare), or obtain qualification to take

Career development support is provided by the “Career

an exam of a social worker certificate (Welfare), were successful.

Support Center” (since April 2007), with placement of two career

Students of Industrial Information Department also obtained

advisors. All 2nd year students had more than one opportunity

certificates in bookkeeping, of color coordinators, etc.

for consultation and mock interviews with career advisors.

Small-size interactive education was offered aiming to nurture

All the faculty members were involved in career development

students’ “problem-solving” abilities through individual andsupport as much as possible, so that an environment for students

practical instruction given in Graduation Research, Special

to nurture their awareness of career would be established.

Workshops, Basic Workshops, etc.

To make 1st year students think about their career, they are

Regional topics were raised in Graduation Research Seminars,

given the following opportunities related to career development;such as tradition, history, culture, industry, social needs, etc. ofmock

the Aizu region or Fukushima Prefecture.

instruction

By doing this,interviews,

careermeetingdevelopment

beforeinternshipkick-off

meetings,

programs,

careerstudents were able to feel significance and goals of research anddevelopment café, career development events based on career

after all, educational effects became practically high. After thedevelopment plan, career development lecture/seminar/workshop.

earthquake, issues related to revitalization were discussed in

For a PR effort of the Junior College, faculty members usually13

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visit high schools all over Japan between August and September

program, “Food and Nutritional Science Workshops (Advanced)”every year.

for qualification examinations.

All the students at the“FD Subcommittee,” the subordinate organization of the

Department of Social Welfare Sciences who intended to acquire a“Planning and Steering Committee,” proactively organized FD

qualification, passed an examination thanks to individual

meetings, FD lectures, FD workshops and opinion exchange

instruction and advice from the invited frontline workers. A

sessions for improvement of class contents.

qualification as a social worker requires 2-year working
experience before taking an examination. The passing rate of

The following are the specific measures that the Junior College

JCD in AY 2012 was 20%, the fourth highest among colleges andimplemented in FY 2012.

technical colleges in Japan.

- As the reason why there was a sharp drop in the number of- Student participatory practical education was provided inapplicants from outside Fukushima was a concern about

graduation research seminars and regional project workshops.

radiation, JCD personnel brought materials with information to- Students were encouraged to use PCs and networks more

get rid of such concerns when visiting high schools outside

frequently, through faculty members’ requesting submission of

Fukushima, and posted information on radiation dose on theassignment via PC and preparation of presentation materials by

website.

PC, etc. E-learning System was introduced for use by all students,- Situations concerning students’ course registrations wereas one of audio-visual materials.

checked. Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences started to- Student class evaluation was conducted for all the courses, inoffer special programs for examinees of certain qualification

principle. Results were given to instructors, and they responded

examinations, including food specialists.

to the results by creating improvement plans, etc. Submitted- “Content,” “plan, “textbook,” “book for reference,” “assessment

improvement plans, especially those on teaching methods, werestandard” and “achievement goals” of each course were clearly

accumulated for future FD activities by all faculty members.

stated in the syllabus.

- In order to support students having financial difficulties, the- Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences offered a special

tuition waiver system was improved. As a result, 16 students
141. Overall Evaluation(19 in total) were accepted for the system. The 3.11 victimized

characteristics.

students were partially/fully exempted from tuition payments. 31① Exploration of Aizu's cuisine

students (56 in total) were accepted for this system.

② Resource-finding and interaction project for Southern Aizu
③ Design of a brochure for promotion of "local production and[Research]

local consumption"④ Fukushima craft upskilling project

Faculty members conducted fundamental and advanced
research, in order to deepen education to be provided in the- Through flexible operation of the existing research system, we

courses they solely or jointly teach.

Research results, werecarried out revitalization projects (including learning support

published in the “Research Proceedings” and posted on the

programs, green tourism program, kids college program,College’s website and CiNii, for utilization by the University, local

Fukushima craft upskilling project). Also, within the frame ofcommunities and/or companies. The proceeding is available in

the Competitive Research Funding, Revitalization Category,

CD-ROM format.

projects making use of the College's wide ranging expertise were

The entire “Collection of Seeds” was updated and posted on the

carried out, for example, surveys on temporary housing's living

website.

environment and proposal for improvement, repair of cultural

The “Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities” wasassetsusing lacquering skills, visual design

tosupportestablished in April 2007, and conducting collaborative research

Fukushima PR caravan, surveys for construction of "social bonds"

with industry, governments and public sector.

among the 3.11 quake victims.

The following are the specific measures that the Junior College[Industry-Academia Collaboration/Regional Contribution]

implemented in FY 2012.

In order to rejuvenate the region and meet expectation from- Focusing on the following local projects, we collaborate withthe regional society, we must find out and work on the regional

local

issues with local communities.

industry/governments/citizens/academia

commonissues,takinginto

andconsideration

of

work

on

regional

The Junior College has three departments of industrial151. Overall Evaluation

information, food and nutrition, and social welfare, which cover

total of five special lectures and public lectures were held with aindustry, management, design, information, environment, health,record of 530 participants. 90 off-campus lecture themes in 13

nutrition, food, social welfare, child-care, etc.

Utilizing thesefields were offered and a total of 154 off-campus lectures werefeatures, the Junior College has been conducting regional

held with 8,095 participants. (FY 2011: 100 off-campus lectures

research projects, public lectures and off-campus lectures inwith 4,962 participants)

cooperation with the University. Furthermore, the “Center for-

Rejuvenation of Local Communities” was established in Aprilestablished and posted on the Website.

2007 as an organization dedicated to activities to promote

Fundamental policies for regional contribution was
1) Enhancement of industry-academia-resident-municipal

regional revitalization.

collaboration with local organizations
2) Promotion of supportive activities for education and

The following are the specific measures that the Junior College

life-long learning in the local communities

implemented in FY 2012.

3) Promotion of student-participatory/practical education- Opening of the Library and the athletic ground to the general

4) Improvement of educational/research activities andpublic was continued. The Library was used by 382 individuals

promotion of information disclosureand the athletic ground by a total of 237 organizations/8,287

5) Opening of facilities to the public

individuals. For 47 days after October 2012, the gymnasium and

6) Promotion of supportive activities for revitalization fromthe athletic ground had been provided for use for PE classes of

the Great East Earthquake and the subsequent nuclear

Okuma Junior High School, which helped them to improve an

accident

educational environment.

- For promotion of collaboration with the private sector, including- For student-participatory/hands-on education, students dealt

NPOs, the Junior College participated in the following two

with local issues toward their solution through Graduation

projects: 1) making proposals for the recipe for “Aizu Irodori

Research and local project exercises, and proactively participatedGozen”

in design competitions and many different volunteer activities. A

Aizu-Wakamatsu municipal government. 2) development of Yae
16incooperation

with

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EaheartCo.

and1. Overall Evaluation

no Sakura Sweets, making use of vegetables traditionally grownchildren, who are the future leaders of Okuma Town.

in the Aizu Area, as a ‘Fukushima Revitalization Project Based on
the Heisei version of “Aizu Nohsho (or Aizu Farming TechniqueBooks)”’

promotedin

The following are the specific measures that the Junior College

agriculture-commerce-industry

implemented in FY 2012.

collaboration, subsidized by METI.

- JCD established a new course, "Special Exercise for Support of
Revitalization[International Exchange]

from

the

Earthquake"todevelopanenvironment to nurture human resources who can cope with

Junior College promoted collaboration with the University. Mr.

issues associated with reconstruction from the Earthquake.

Adrian Leis was invited from Miyagi University of Education forStudents worked on various graduation research themes,

a lecture on international exchange.

which will lead to revitalization from the Earthquake.
Efforts were made toward development of human resources[College’s Action after the Earthquake]with practical problem-solving skills to be especially utilized

Students worked on various themes regarding solutions offor revitalization issues.

revitalization-associated issues in their graduation research, etc.

- As projects to support revitalization from the Earthquake, theThis would contribute to nurturing of human resources who will

following activities were conducted.

take a leading role in revitalization efforts.

① Learning support was provided twice a week by student

At off-campus lectures, we offered seven quake-associatedvolunteers

themes in FY 2012 (total 8 lectures), while inviting an externalatOkuma-machi

temporary

housingcommunity center.

lecturer for a lecture under the theme of “Economic Recovery of② Faculty members and students participated in the “Green

Aizu region and its Strategies” (122 participants). In January

Tourism” project, and interacted with evacuated parents

2013, we concluded an agreement with Okuma Town Board ofand children who were involved in the project as owners of

Education for educational collaboration.

rice fields through farming experience.

Through opening of③ “Kids' College” was held to offer programs that bothfacilities to Okuma Town schools, etc., we support education of17

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parents and children can enjoy, by taking advantage ofcharacteristics of the academic departments. A total of 127
parents and children participated in the programs.
④ Efforts were made to support craft industries in Fukushima
Prefecture, especially in Aizu area, by working on the“Fukushima Craft Skill-up Project (supported by Fukushima
Industry Promotion Center)”with Aizu-Wakamatsu TechnicalSupport Center of Fukushima Technology Centre.

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Chapter1

Achievement of the Plans for AY2012
33
20

Ｂ
Ｂ

88
61

Ｃ
Ｃ

8
4

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

Ａ

13

Ｂ

27

Ｃ

4

Ｄ

0

7
4

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

3

Ｄ

0

0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

(The Junior College Division)
Most of measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved.

ＡＡ

１

By itemＡ
Ａ

Measures to be Taken
to Achieve Goals
regarding Improvement (The University)
Most of measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved.
of the Quality of
Education/Research
Conducted at the
University

Evaluation by the Evaluation Committee

11
6

Ｂ
Ｂ

60
38

Ｃ
Ｃ

(The University)
Measures for
Most of measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved.
Achievement of Goals
regarding Education
Ａ
5
Ｂ
22
Ｃ
(The Junior College Division)
Most of measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved.

Ａ
Ａ

（１）

Measures forachievement of goals
regarding admission
and entrance
examination systems

Ｂ
Ｂ

6
3

Ｃ
Ｃ

(The University)
Most of measures were implemented as planned; As a result of more effective student recruiting activities and PR activities, thecompetition rate of general admission has nearly fully recovered to pre-quake level.

Ａ

0

Ｂ

3

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

(The Junior College Division)
Most of measures were implemented as planned; To get rid of anxiety of applicants from outside Fukushima, information on radiation wasproactively provided.

Ａ
Ａ

(２)

1
1

1
0

Ｂ
Ｂ

27
19

Ｃ
Ｃ

6
4

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

(The University)
Although there were some non-achieved items, most of measures were implemented as planned; The Graduate Program, in FY2012, hasrevised its curriculum by reorganizing the existing fields of study, focusing on “continuity” with five fields of the Undergraduate
Program. As an effort to make this change well-understood, the course maps (simplified course registration models for students to
Measures forachievement of goals follow to achieve attainment goals in respective fields of study) were established. Students can understand the curriculums of GS andregarding content and UGS to follow at a glance.
achievements ofeducation
Ａ
1
Ｂ
8
Ｃ
2
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
Although there were some non-achieved items, most of measures were implemented as planned; Situations concerning students’ course
registrations were checked. Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences started to offer special programs for examinees of certain
qualification examinations, including food specialists and nutritionists.

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Ａ
Ａ

(３)

2
1

Ｂ
Ｂ

7
4

Ｃ
Ｃ

By item

1
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

(The University)
Measures for
Most of measures were implemented as planned; Faculty members to fill out vacant positions were recruited based on an international
achievement of goals open application policy.
regardingsystems/organizations
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
1
3
1
0
for conducting(The Junior College Division)education
Most of measures were implemented as planned; Comprehensive course was offered as a basic general education course and “Special
Workshop for Revitalization Support” was newly established.

Ａ
Ａ

（４）

Evaluation by the Evaluation Committee

Measures forachievement of goals
regarding student
support

7
4

Ｂ
Ｂ

20
12

Ｃ
Ｃ

0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

(The University)
Most of measures were implemented as planned; Implementation of training programs for the Office for Learning Support staff and student
counselor, collaboration with the Support Association, Somei House accommodation services, smooth operation of TAs and RAs systems,
career support counseling by the Student Counseling Office

Ａ

3

Ｂ

8

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

(The Junior College Division)
Measures were implemented as planned; Attentive student instruction utilizing office-hour system, financial support through tuition
waiver system and scholarship program, career support through creation/utilization of “career guidebook”

Ａ

2

Ａ
Ａ

（１）

11

Ｂ

14

Ｃ

Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
9
10
(The University)
Measures to be Taken
Most of measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved.
to Achieve Goals
regarding Research
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
2
4
(The Junior College Division)
Most of measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved.

Measures forachievement of goals
regarding researchstandards and results

6
6

Ｂ
Ｂ

11
9

Ｃ
Ｃ

0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

0

Ｄ

0

0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

(The University)
Results were achieved, and some of them exceeded the plan; Implementation of various research activities at three divisions and CAIST.

Ａ

0

Ｂ

2

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

(The Junior College Division)
Measures were implemented as planned; Commissioned research at the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities, utilization of
graduation research, publication of research results in the Research Proceedings

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Ａ
Ａ

(２)

Evaluation by the Evaluation Committee

5
3

Ｂ
Ｂ

3
1

Ｃ
Ｃ

By item

0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

(The University)
Results were achieved and some of them exceeded the plan; Operation of and joint research at CAIST, efforts toward acquisition of
Measures forachievement of goals external funds through commissioned research
regarding improvementof systems, etc. for
Ａ
2
Ｂ
2
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
promotion of research (The Junior College Division)
Results were achieved and some of them exceeded the plan; Enhancement of researcher database, matching social needs and JCD’s seeds,
joint/commissioned research in cooperation with industrial/public/private sectors

Ａ
Ａ

3

Ｃ
Ｃ

1
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

Measures to be Taken (The University)
Most of measures were implemented, but not sufficiently enough for some items.
to Achieve Goals
regarding Contribution
Ａ
6
Ｂ
0
Ｃ
to Local Communities(The Junior College Division)
Results were achieved and they exceeded the plan.

1

Ｄ

0

1
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

Ａ
Ａ

（１）

7
2

Ｂ
Ｂ

Ｂ
Ｂ

11
11

9
9

Ｃ
Ｃ

(The University)
Most of measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved; Development of “co-creation type cloud” after
acceptance of application for METI-supported “R&D project for Creation of New Industry though IT Fusion,” start of the “R&D for smart
Measures forgrid information infrastructure for sustainable circulating society” after acceptance by MEXT-supported “Regional Innovation Strategicachievement of goals
Support Program,” implementation of off-campus lectures for the general public or high school students, collaboration with highregarding collaboration
schools.
and cooperation withlocal communities, etc.
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
5
0
1
0
(The Junior College Division)
Results were achieved and they exceeded the plan; Establishment of basic policies for regional contribution, implementation of
public/off-campus lectures, updating of the Collection of Research Seeds.

Ａ
Ａ

(２)

8
2

Specific measures
regarding promotion ofregional industry

1
0

Ｂ
Ｂ

2
2

Ｃ
Ｃ

0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

(The University)
Most of measures were implemented as planned; Publication of the Collection of Research Seeds, IT Aki Forum, collaboration with venturecompanies
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
1
0
0
0
(The Junior College Division)
Results were achieved and they exceeded the plan; Sharing of regional issues at the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities
Steering Committee meetings (commissioned to 42 public/private institutions), deliberation on promotion of collaboration, implementationof commissioned research

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Achievement of the Plans for AY2012
Ａ
Ａ

4

第２

Measures forachievement of goals
regarding promotion ofinternational exchange

Measures to be Taken
to Achieve Goals
regarding Provision of
Support toReconstruction fromthe Great East Japan
Earthquake

3
3

Ｂ
Ｂ

Ｃ
Ｃ

0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

1

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

3
2

Ｃ
Ｃ

0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

Ａ
Ａ

1
0

Ｂ
Ｂ

10
8

Ｃ
Ｃ

0

0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

0

Ｄ

0

Ｃ
Ｃ

0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Ｃ
Ｃ

0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

(The University)
Most of measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved.

Ａ

1

Ｂ

2

Ｃ

(The Junior College Division)
Most of measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved.

1

Ｂ

5

Measures forＡ0
Ｂ
4
Achievement of Goals
regarding Provision of (The University)
Measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved.
Support toReconstruction Efforts
Ａ
1
Ｂ
1
from the Great East
(The Junior College Division)
Japan Earthquake
Results were achieved and they exceeded the plan.

Specific measures fornurturing of IT humanresources, etc.

By item

3
2

Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
1
0
(The Junior College Division)
Most of measures were implemented as planned; A lecture by a invited international faculty member, students’ participation ininternational exchange activities

Ａ
Ａ

（１）

Ｂ
Ｂ

(The University)
Results were achieved and they exceeded the plan; Conclusion of international collaboration agreements, sending/accepting students undercredit transfer system

Ａ

1

3
3

Measures for(The University)
Achievement of Goals Results were achieved and they exceeded the plan.
regarding InternationalＡ
0Ｂ
Exchange(The Junior College Division)
Measures were implemented as planned.

Ａ
Ａ

（１）

Evaluation by the Evaluation Committee

1
0

Ｂ
Ｂ

3
3

(The University)
Measures were implemented as planned; IH human resource development basic course and smart application seminars by Aizu SLF Conference

Ａ

1

Ｂ

0

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

(The Junior College Division)
Measures were implemented, and they exceeded the plan; Creation of an environment for human resource development who can deal withrevitalization issues, graduation seminars under the themes toward solutions for revitalization issues.

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Achievement of the Plans for AY2012
Ａ
Ａ

(２)

Approaches forcreation of new
industry

Support for healthsurveys, etc. from IT
perspectives

Approaches forcreation of new
industry

0

0
0

0
0

By item

0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

Ｂ

3

Ｂ
Ｂ

1
1

0

Ｃ
Ｃ

0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Ｃ
Ｃ

0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

Ｂ

0

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Ｂ
Ｂ

2
2

Ｃ
Ｃ

0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

(The University)
Measures were implemented as planned; Addition of revitalization category in Competitive Research Funding, promotion of IT research
projects for renewable energy or smart grid technologies through on-campus proposal invitation
Ａ
0(The Junior College Division)

Ａ

0

Ｂ

0

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Ｂ

2

Ｃ
Ｃ

0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Ｃ

3
1

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

2

Ｄ

0

Ａ
0
Ｂ
1
Measures forAchievement of Goals (The University)
regarding Collaboration Measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved.
and Cooperation inＡ0
Ｂ
1
Provision of Support to(The Junior College Division)
Reconstruction
Measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved.
Ａ

第３

Ｃ
Ｃ

(The University)
Measures were implemented as planned; Support from a perspective of an IT university regarding prefectural citizens’ health checkups by
Fukushima Medical University, including advice on data/system management and security measures.

Ａ
Ａ

3

2
1

Ａ
0
Ｂ
3
Measures forAchievement of Goals (The University)
regarding Utilization of Measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved.
IT to Support theＡ0
Ｂ0
Quake Restoration(The Junior College Division)

Ａ
0(The Junior College Division)

(２)

Ｂ
Ｂ

Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
1
0
(The Junior College Division)
Measures were implemented as planned; Learning support, green tourism support, kids’ college program, craft industry support.

Ａ
Ａ

(１）

0
0

(The University)
Measures were implemented as planned; Establishment of the UoA Revitalization Center.

Ａ

2

Evaluation by the Evaluation Committee

5

Ｂ

68

Ａ
4
Ｂ
37
Ｃ
Measures to be Taken
to Achieve Goals(The University)
regarding Improvement Most of measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved.
of Administrative
Ａ
1
Ｂ
31
Ｃ
Operation and(The Junior College Division)
Effectiveness
Most of measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved.

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Ａ
Ａ

1

Evaluation by the Evaluation Committee

0
0

Ｂ
Ｂ

18
11

Ｃ
Ｃ

Measures forAchievement of Goals (The University)
regarding Improvement Most of measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved.
of Administrative
Ａ
0
Ｂ
7
Ｃ
Operation and(The Junior College Division)
Effectiveness
Most of measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved.

Ａ
Ａ

0
0

Ｂ
Ｂ

12
8

Ｃ
Ｃ

By item

1
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

1

Ｄ

0

1
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

(１)

Measures forachievement of goals
for improvement oforganizational
operation

(２)

Ａ
0
Ｂ
3
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
Measures forachievement of goals (The University)
regarding improvement Measures were implemented as planned; Outsourcing of work, streamlining of meetings, efficient operation of office workof effectiveness and
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
3
0
practicality of(The Junior College Division)
administrative work
Measures were taken as planned; Efficient operation of office work through outsourcing of work, operation of “Pota.”(The University)
Measures were implemented as planned; Employment of corporation administrative personnel based on a schedule, faculty recruitment
through open application system
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
4
1
0
(The Junior College Division)
Most of measures were implemented as planned; Appropriate operation of the Education and Research Council and standing committees
including Faculty Assembly

Ａ

Ａ
Ａ

2

Ｂ
Ｂ

6

6
3

Ｃ

Ｃ
Ｃ

2
2

Ｂ
Ｂ

5
3

Ｃ
Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0
0

0

1
1

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

0

Ｄ

0

0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

(The University)
Specific measures
Results were achieved and some of them exceeded the plan; Announcement on external research funding programs via e-mails or written
regarding growth ofnotices, support for preparation of application documents upon request, applications for external funds by more faculty members thanself-generated income, expected
including external
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
2
0
0
research funds and(The Junior College Division)other revenue
Information was promptly provided for external funding programs. Explanatory meetings on Kakenhi were held. Support was provided
during application process. Faculty members worked on planning and proposing their research projects.

Ａ
Ａ

(２)

3
3

Ｂ

Measures for(The University)
Achievement of Goals Most of measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved.
regarding Improvement
Ａ
0
Ｂ
3
Ｃ
of Financial Affairs(The Junior College Division)
Measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved.

Ａ
Ａ

(１)

0

Specific measures
regardingeconomization of
expenses

1
1

Ｂ
Ｂ

1
0

Ｃ
Ｃ

1
1

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

(The University)
Measures were implemented as planned; Participation in light down campaign, installation of roll/green curtains, promotion of energysaving efforts
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
1
0
0
(The Junior College Division)
Measures were implemented as planned; Establishment of the energy-saving plan, implementation of energy-saving efforts

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Ａ
Ａ

3

(２)

4

Specific measures forpromotion of
disclosure andtransmission of
information

Specific Measures forAchievement ofImportant Goals
regarding Other
Business Operation

Ａ
Ａ

13
7

Ｃ
Ｃ

0
0

Ｂ
Ｂ

7
4

Ｃ
Ｃ

By item

1
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

1

Ｄ

0

1
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

Measures forachievement of goals
regarding compliance

0
0

Ｂ
Ｂ

6
3

Ｃ
Ｃ

0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0

0
0

(The University)
Measures were implemented as planned; Operation of the official website, implementation of internal audit, issuance of the annual review
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
0
3
0
(The Junior College Division)
Posting of information on research activities, research result presentation by students on the website

Ａ
Ａ

2
1

Ｂ
Ｂ

31
16

Ｃ
Ｃ

Ｄ

0

0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

0

Ｄ

0

0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

Ｄ

0

Ｄ

0
0

(The University)
Most of measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved.

Ａ

1

Ｂ

15

Ｃ

(The Junior College Division)
Most of measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved.

0
0

Ｂ
Ｂ

2
1

Ｃ
Ｃ

(The University)
Measures were implemented as planned; announcement of the code of conduct, implementation of internal audits
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
0
1
0
(The Junior College Division)
Measures were implemented as planned; announcement of the code of conduct, implementation of internal audits

Ａ

(２)

Ｂ
Ｂ

Measures for(The University)achievement of goals Measures were implemented as planned; Compilation of business achievements, grasping progress of research projects
regarding improvement
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
3
1
of evaluations(The Junior College Division)
Measures were taken as planned; Student class evaluation, business evaluation

Ａ
Ａ

(１)

0
0

Measures forAchievement of Goals(The University)
regarding Internal
Most of measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved.
Investigations and
Evaluations, and
Ａ
0
Ｂ
6
Ｃ
Provision of(The Junior College Division)
Information
Most of measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved.

Ａ
Ａ

(１)

Evaluation by the Evaluation Committee

1

Ｂ

12

Ｃ

0

Ａ
0
Ｂ
7
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
Measures forachievement of goals (The University)
regarding maintenance Measures were implemented as planned; Checkups, repair, and renewal of facilities and equipment
and utilization, etc. of
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
1
5
0
facilities and(The Junior College Division)equipment
Measures were implemented as planned or ahead of schedule; Checkups, repair, and renewal of facilities and equipment

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Measures forachievement of goals
regarding healthcare
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management

Measures forachievement of goals
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SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN (THE 2ND TERM)

FY 2012 ANNUAL PLAN
Status of Achievement and Reasons

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 for Achievement of Goals regarding Education
Item 1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Education(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding admission andentrance examination systems

ア
The University of Aizu（ア） The Undergraduate Programａ For recruitment of students meeting the University’s
Admission Policy, review and improve the admission
methods on a continuing basis.

(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding admission andentrance examination systems

Evaluation

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ア
The University of Aizu（ア） The Undergraduate Programａ

The University of Aizu
The Undergraduate Program
The Admission Center will analyze, evaluate and
SAD
Admissions Center Steering Committee meetings
deliberate on previous year's entrance examination【SRS】 were held for reviewing current admission methods.
results. Based on the analysis and evaluation, discuss
After examining opinions from high schools inside
the selection methods and revise them as necessary.
and outside Fukushima Prefecture, the Committee
decided that the current methods shall continue for thetime being.
In addition, the University disclosed information onchanges of “exam coverage for mathematicalsubjects” and of “science subjects” (due to revision of
the “Curriculum Guidelines for High Schools”), startingfrom UoA’s AY 2015 entrance examinations.
- Admissions Center Steering Committee meeting: 2
times- Meeting with Principals of High Schools inFukushima (held on September 24, 2012)

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In order to attract more prospective students to the
University, promote effective and systematic PR
activities under the initiative of “Admission Center” of
the University, through diverse approaches, including
timely updates of relevant web pages, proactive
attendance at university fairs, off-campus lectures by
our faculty for high school students, and UoA Open
Campus, etc.

ｂ

Aim to increase the number of applicants to the
SAD
At Admission Center Steering Committee meetings,
Undergraduate School through effective PR activities, 【SRS】 etc., results of questionnaires answered by examinees
such as updates of relevant web pages, proactive
were analyzed for implementation of more effective
attendance at university fairs inside/outside Fukushima,
student-recruiting activities, including renewal of theoff-campus lectures by our faculty to high school
university guidebook, and high school visits. As astudents, research presentations by our faculty andresult of such efforts, the competition rate for general
students to high school students, and UoA Openadmission was 4.1 (AY 2011: 3.1), nearly fullyCampus, etc.
recovering to the pre-3.11-quake level.
[University fairs]- Participation: 123 times (including participation
through provision of materials: 59 times)- Consultation: 364 times[Off-campus lectures for high school students]- Implementation: 23 times in total (by 15 lecturers)[Open campus]- Consultation with prospective students- Offered opportunities for high school students to talkwith UoA students[High school visits]- Visited 201 high schools in total- UoA students visited their home high schools: 14
schoolsＡ（イ） The Graduate School (Master’s Program)（イ） The Graduate School (Master’s Program)ａａRecruit excellent international students, including
those from academic exchange partner universities andthose supported by government’s scholarship.

The Graduate School (Master’s Program)

Recruit excellent international students, making use of SAD
In AY 2012, UoA concluded an exchange agreement
the government's scholarship program and UoA Dual【SRS】 with Moscow State Pedagogical University, Vietnam
Degree Program.
National University Hanoi, the University ofEngineering and Technology, and Vietnam National
University, Ho Chi Minh City, International University.
Visits to/from Chaoyang University of Technology(the Dual Degree Program partner) and Rose-Hulman
Institute of Technology were conducted forenhancement of relationship, as well as for provisionof information on admissions to UoA.
In AY2012, UoA accepted 4 international students forthe Dual Degree Program, and 2 students supported
by government’s scholarship programs.

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In order to increase our undergraduate students’motivation to proceed to our graduate school, promote
both the “Early Admission System” and the “Program of
the Undergraduate and Master’s Programs for Five
Years through Integration of the Two Programs.” The“Early Admission System” enables our students tocomplete the Undergraduate Program in three years ofenrollment and proceed to the Master’s Program andthe “Program of the Undergraduate and Master’s
Programs for Five Years through Integration of the Two
Programs” enables our students to complete theMaster’s Program in five years following admission to
the Undergraduate School, in a well-planned andsmooth manner.

ｂ

Further promote the “Program of the Undergraduate SAD
The following are the efforts made to motivateand Master’s Programs for Five Years through【AAS】 students to apply for the “Program of theIntegration of the Two Programs” (established on April
Undergraduate and Master’s Programs for Five Years
1, 2010), making use of the "Scholarship for Students
through Integration of the Two Programs:”
in the Program of the Undergraduate and Master’s- Posting of requirements and preliminary screening
Programs for Five Years through Integration of the Twoprocedures on the Student Application Guide for
Programs."
publicity- Explanations at student guidance meetings (at thetime of assignment to GT supervisors, etc.) for Fiveyear Program’s features including early admission andthe grant-type scholarship program for Five-year
Program students
As an effort to increase applicants to Program A(4+1), application deadline for the shortening of the
Master’s Program enrollment period was relaxed andextended for three months from AY 2013 (Before: One
day before the starting day of a semester six months
before the time when students expect to complete theProgram”/Current: The starting day of a semester inwhich students expect to compete the Program)

Program categories:
1) Program A (Shortening of GS enrollment period: 4+1)2) Program B1 (Early admission to GS: 3+2)
3) Program B2 (Early graduation from UGS: 3+2)
Applications approved in AY 2012:
1) Program A…3 students
2) Program B1…0
3) Program B2…0
Currently-enrolled for AY 2012:
1) Program A…3 students (1st year at GS/Application
approved in AY 2010)2) Program B1…0
3) Program B2…1 student (2nd year at GS/Application
approved in AY2010)
4 (1st year at GS/Application approved
in AY2011)

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The Junior Collegeイ

The Junior College

The Junior College

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（ア） In order to recruit excellent students, widely announce （ア） (ｱ-1) Proactively publicize the College's admission
JCD
and publicize the admission policy while reviewing andpolicy through PR activities such as high school visits
improving PR activities such as high school visits by
by faculty, explanatory meetings for admissions, andfaculty, explanatory meetings for admissions, and open
open campus events, etc.
campus events, etc. and advertisement tools such as(ｱ-2) In order to recruit excellent students, improve PR
the College’s brochure, website and PR magazines,
activities through review of the current advertisementetc.
tools, such as PR activities, College's brochure,website and PR magazines, etc.
(ｱ-3) Taking seriously the sharp drop of the number ofapplicants from outside Fukushima Prefecture, analyze
causes of this drop to take necessary measures.

(ｱ-1) We publicized our admission policy at highschool visits, university fairs, and open campus, etc,
while declaring it in the college guidebook, student
application guide, and on the official website.
(ｱ-2) PR activities were conducted, including; 1)revision of the college guidebook and application
guide, 2) renewal of the official website, and updating
information on it, and 3) introduction of students’
activities in video clips.
(ｱ-3) As the reason why there was a sharp drop in thenumber of applicants from outside Fukushima was aconcern about radiation, JCD personnel broughtmaterials with information to get rid of such concerns
when visiting high schools outside Fukushima, andposted information on radiation dose on the website.

（イ） Establish an Admissions and Publicity Center(tentative name) to promote work for publicity andadmission in a comprehensive manner.

（イ）

JCD

The “Preparation Committee for Establishment of
Admissions and Publicity Center” was established, andthe members clarified issues to be worked on.

（ウ） Review the current selection methods for
improvement.

（ウ） (ｳ-1) Utilize surveys such as freshman survey forassessment of the current admission system andrevise it as necessary.

JCD(ｳ-1) JCD conducted freshmen survey, etc. andexamined the results from current admission system.
(ｳ-2) JCD analyzed trends in the past exams, andreviewed the existing selection methods andadmission capacities. The capacity of admissions byrecommendation for the Department of Social Welfare
Sciences was increased from 15 to 20 students.

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In order to clarify issues to be worked on, establish a
Preparation Committee for Establishment of
Admissions and Publicity Center (tentative name) .

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SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN (THE 2ND TERM)

FY 2012 ANNUAL PLAN
Status of Achievement and Reasons

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 for Achievement of Goals regarding Education
Item 1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Education(2) Measures for achievement of goals regarding content andachievements of education

アア The University of Aizu（ア） (ｱ) The Undergraduate ProgramaImprove the existing curriculums on a continuing basis,through so-called “PDCA cycle”* to promote leading-edge
education and research and to keep up with advancement incomputer science and engineering, development of computeroriented society, and socio-environmental changes.
*PDCA (plan-do-check-act) cycle: A method to smoothly
manage production and quality of business activities.

(2) Measures for achievement of goals regarding content andachievements of education

Maintain smooth operation of the systematic curriculum
consisting of three categories of 1) general education
courses, 2) English language courses and 3) specialized
courses, in order to enable students to select courses in awell-planned manner from their first year. Also, based onrecent trends in computer science and engineering, discuss
improvement of the curriculum whenever necessary.

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ア ア The University of Aizu（ア） (ｱ) The Undergraduate Program
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ア The University of Aizu(ｱ) The Undergraduate Program
SAD

Efforts were made to smoothly operate the existing【AAS】 curriculum. In specific terms, efforts included thefollowing: 1) students received instructions regarding
course registration focusing on their future career
paths in the course, “Introduction to Computer Scienceand Engineering (1st term for freshmen),” 2)curriculum advisors gave advice to students for course
registration planning, 3)1st and 2nd grade students
had an interview with class mentors, and 4) 3rd and4th grade students received advice from their GT
supervisors.
Regarding English courses, many students showeddifficulties in earning credits because prerequisite
conditions were very strict. Starting from AY 2013,
instead of prerequisite conditions, English courses will
have new conditions for registration.

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b-1

Nurture human resources who have both solid skills
b-1 Educate students with practical knowledge and skills
centering around software and system design and basic
through smoothly operation of the "Field and Trackknowledge in information and communications, and also have
System" established based on social needs andmastered fundamentals of computer science and engineering.
through specialized courses.

SAD

Details of Fields and Tracks were explained to【AAS】 students in the course, “Introduction to Computer

Science and Engineering” or at an “explanatory
meeting for assignment to GT supervisors” to deepen
their understanding. Efforts were made to smoothly
operate specialized courses, those related to software
engineering in particular, to offer education in the said
field in a systematic manner.
In a core course, “Software Studio” offered incooperation with private companies, students had
opportunities to engage in project based learning(PBL) and acquire practical skills for softwaredevelopment.

Ｂb-2

Increase educational effectiveness while continuously
improving class activities. For example, enhance TAs’ andSAs’* teaching skills, encourage students to take part invarious contests for software education purposes, and makeuse of small class-based activities and seminar-based
activities.
*TA (Teaching Assistant): Master’s students who serve as
assistants in undergraduate education as a whole*SA (Student Assistants): Junior and senior undergraduate
students who serve as assistants in fundamental courses of
the Undergraduate Schoolb-2

Through timely and adequate support, improve
SAD
To improve communication skills of TAs and SAs, an【AAS】 external lecturer was invited on February 15, 2013, toteaching skills of TAs and SAs.
Announce contest information to students and support
offer “communication up-skilling training,” in which 26
them in taking part in various contests. Also, effectively
students participated.
organize small-size classes.
UoA sent 2 students to a forum organized by IPA(Information-technology Promotion Agency, Japan)
and they gave a presentation (October 25 and 26,2012).
Specialized courses, including English courses, hada certain class capacity, and if exceeded, adjustments
were made based on students’ course registrationplans and the methods determined by the
Undergraduate School Academic Affairs Committee in
AY 2008.
In order for “optional” English courses to be offered insmall-size classes, students are allowed to take only“one optional English course per semester,” inprinciple. Only when there is room, they are able totake more than one optional English course.
Small-group instruction is apparent in assignment ofstudents to GT supervisors. Each supervisor is tosupervise not more than five students, and seminar
activities at laboratories are centering on discussions
by a small number of students.

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Through student-centered learning, such as PBL*,
cultivate students’ abilities to draw up plans and get
those plans done.
*PBL (Project Based Learning): Problem-solving
learning, which considerably differs from lecture-basedlearning.

b-3 Further improve the courses, "Basics of Business Ventures"

Enable students to acquire competence in computer scienceand engineering, including logical thinking based on
knowledge of mathematics and physics, and wide-ranging
knowledge in humanities, social sciences, computer ethics
and intellectual property. Also, maintain and improvestudents' health and physical strength through health andphysical education courses, etc. Health and physical strengthis an important basis of their campus life. These efforts shallresult in nurturing of cheerful and well-rounded students
capable of flexible thinking.

c-1

SAD

In “Basics of Business Ventures” and “Factories forand "Venture Start-up Factories," in order to cultivate
students' abilities to draw up plans and get those plans done,rich imagination and entrepreneurial spirit. These efforts willlead to nurturing of students' ability to solve everyday issues
from scientific viewpoints.

【AAS】 Experiencing Starting Up Ventures," aiming to nurture

Nurture students to have a solid basis for logicalthinking, while strengthening their knowledge ofmathematics and physics taught in fundamental
courses. Also encourage students to take general
education and physical education courses in a wellplanned manner, with assistance from curriculum
advisors and class mentors.

SAD

students' practical abilities to make proposals and put
them into practice in the real world and to havestudents acquire creativeness and entrepreneur
spirits, students worked on solutions of every-day
problems from scientific perspectives.
[Results]- Basics of Business Ventures I (1st semester): 206
students- Basics of Business Ventures II (2nd semester): 217
students- Factories for Experiencing Ventures: 10 factories
offered in the 1st semester, with participation by 57
students- Factories for Experiencing Ventures: 11 factories in
the 2nd semester, with participation by 46 students
Although the number of basic venture courses werereduced from 4 (I – IV) to 2 (I, II), the course contents
were improved with introduction of PBL learning
through simulated experience of starting up a venturecompany, in order to attract more students to take thecourses.

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c-1

The curriculum for general education courses and【AAS】 fundamental courses aims to help students obtaingeneral knowledge and balanced personalities throughvarious courses including 1) mathematics and physics
related courses for logical thinking and 2) humanities,
social science, 3) P.A., and 4) information ethics.
Students must earn credits in these courses to satisfy
the minimum requirements in the number of credits.
Furthermore, in order to deepen students’
understanding in significance of these courses and therequired number of credits, and to support theirsmooth learning, curriculum advisors and classmentors gave attentive advice to students, so thatstudents could take courses in a well-planned manner.

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In order to enable students acquire wide-ranging
knowledge and high ethical standards required forresearchers and engineers in computer science andengineering, improve related courses, such as“Introduction to Computer Science and Engineering”
and “Information Ethics.”

c-2 In the course, "Introduction to Computer Science andUtilize global cutting-edge teaching materials for advanced
computer science and engineering education. In parallel with
this, retain the English speaking and writing environment,
where several advanced courses in computer science andengineering are given in English, and students are required towrite their graduation thesis in English.

c-3

SAD

Both of "Introduction to Computer Science andEngineering," make students aware how computer science &engineering is related to the real world and how far the
relations are extended. Also make students acquire
diversifying viewpoints through lectures by invited lecturers invarious fields.
In the course, "Information Ethics," nurture students to havean ability to solve problems of information ethics througheducation of both legal knowledge related to information andgeneral knowledge indispensable for information centricsociety.

【AAS】 Engineering" and "Information Ethics" were designatedMaintain education of several advanced courses inEnglish and a requirement to write graduation thesis in
English.

SAD

as "computer fundamentals courses," and contents
have been improved. "Introduction to Computer
Science and Engineering" was offered as a "stronglyrecommended" course, for which lecturers wereinvited from outside the University [7 external
lecturers/14 lectures per semester], in order to give
students opportunities to realize significance oflearning computer science and engineering, recognize
the connections between their major and matters in
actual societies, and consider their future career
paths.
[Lecture themes by external lecturers (example)]- NHK, “R&D toward realization of future
broadcasting services”- IBM Japan, “Smarter Cities ~ Realization of a Smart
City”- NTT East, “ICT Solutions for Promotion of
Fukushima Prefecture’s Revitalization Vision”

Ｂc-3

In upper division courses, lectures were given in【AAS】 English depending on the necessity and effectiveness.
Graduation thesis must be written in English.
Students must register for English courses which
provide supervision on their thesis written in English,
have their thesis supervised before submission, andgive a presentation in English.

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Provide highly professional English language education not
c-4 Continue English language education by specialists.
only in English language courses, but also in computer
Encourage all freshmen and juniors to take TOEIC
science and engineering courses under the leadership oftests, and, based on analysis of students' scores,
faculty members who are native/native-like speakers of
discuss effective class activities to improve students'
English and also have doctoral degrees (PhD) in relevant
English language abilities.
computer science and engineering fields, so that students canacquire English language skills to be of practical use forresearch and development in the field of computer science,as well as in the international business scene.
Also, encourage students to take an English language
proficiency test, in order to have all students take such a testat least once before graduation.

SAD

Practical and systematic English language education【AAS】 was realized by faculty members at the Center for

Language Research, who have doctoral degrees intheir specialized fields. In English courses, two skillsof "reception" and "production" were focused.
Students were able to focus on either of or both skills,
and by taking courses according to the “prerequisite”
rules, their learning automatically became systematic.
Since many students showed difficulties in earning
credits of English courses due to strict prerequisite
conditions, English courses will introduce newconditions for registration from AY 2013.
All freshmen and juniors are encouraged to take
TOEIC, and 250 freshmen and 215 juniors took it in
AY 2012. CLR analyzed the scores and results, anddiscussed future improvement of class contents basedon the analysis results for students’ better English
proficiency. In addition, a self-learning environment
was established through introduction of self e-learning
system of English.

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d-1

Based on the top-down education approach, nurtureindividuals who have abilities to create proposals and carrythem out, a creative sense, and an entrepreneurial spirit tosurvive in society.
In parallel with this, foster students’ competency to cope withnot only specific issues but also everyday issues fromscientific perspectives, by making use of their creative sense
and innovative ideas. Such attitudes will help students tocope with changes they will face in the future.

d-1

Smoothly operate courses which stimulate students'
learning incentives and initiatives, such as SCCPs,
Venture Start-up Factories, Graduation Thesis Writing.
Aiming at freshmen's proactive participation, increase
and improve diversity of SCCPs.

SAD

SCCPs provide students with opportunities to【AAS】 understand the cutting-edge research fields right after
admission. Through these opportunities, students
were able to set their own research themes bythemselves. [40 themes for 1st semester/41 themesfor 2nd semester]In “Factories for Experiencing Starting Up Ventures,"aiming to nurture students' practical abilities to makeproposals and put them into practice and to havestudents acquire creativeness and entrepreneur
spirits, students worked on solutions f every-day
problems from scientific perspectives. [10 factories for1st semester/11 factories for 2nd semester]
Furthermore, students were assigned to graduation
thesis supervisors and started to participate inseminars in their third year for enhancement of theirmotivation for graduation research.

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d-2

In order to promote practical education in collaboration d-2 Invite our alumni working as engineers or researcherswith industry, discuss our alumni’s involvement in ourat companies, etc. to lectures in relevant courses.
educational activities.

SAD

Our alumni, working in industrial world, were invited【AAS】 as lecturers for the course, "Introduction to Computer

Science and Engineering." 261 students attended
lectures given under the themes such as “merits oflearning at graduate schools,” “experience for starting
up a venture company,” etc.
In “Basics of Business Ventures,” graduates owning
their own venture company were invited to give alecture on a timely topic.
- Basics of Business Ventures I (1st semester): 206
students- Basics of Business Ventures II (2nd semester): 217
students
14 students attended the undergraduate-level PBL
course, “Software Studio,” which was held incooperation with venture companies founded by
graduates of the University.

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d-3

Encourage students to take “Information Technology
d-3Engineers Examination (ITEE)” and increase the rate of
the current University students who have taken ITEE to50 %.
Also, aim to increase the rate of current University
students who have passed “Fundamental Information
Technology Engineer Examination (FE)” or higher levelto 25 %.

SAD (a) Preparatory courses for “Information-Technology【AAS】 Engineers Examinations (ITEE)” were offered as【SHWS】 intensive courses with 1 credit, before the ITEE.

[Participants]- 1st semester: 77 students- 2nd semester: 12 students(b) Students’ self-learning was promoted through thee-Learning system and provision of instructions on
how to use it.
(c) Bus services were provided on the examination
days, and grants were provided to successful studentsof “Applied” Information Technology Engineers
Examination, in collaboration with the UoA Support
Association.
AY 2012 examinees: 269 students
Those who passed: 32 students
Grant recipients: 2 students

・Offer an intensive course for Information Technology
Engineering Examination test taking both in the 1st and2nd semesters and award academic credits to students
who complete the course.。
・Install a self, e-learning system at the Office forLearning Support to provide students with learning-ondemand environment.
・In cooperation with the Student Supporters
Association, subsidize upskilling programs.

○26.1% of UoA students took the exam.
(Formula: 287 examinees / 1,099 currently-enrolled
students= 26.1%)○5.6% of UoA students have passed the ITEE
(basic or higher)(Formula: 62 students / 1,099 currently-enrolled
students=5.6%)

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e-1

Design curriculums in a systematic manner, taking into e-1 Aim at continuity between the Undergraduate
consideration continuity and coherency between the
education and the Graduate education, and discuss
upper division education at the Undergraduate School
development of a systematic educational program
and the graduate education.
connecting the Undergraduate and Master's programs.

e-2

Discuss development of a new curriculum which
integrates undergraduate and graduate education.

SAD

Education based on the fields/field of study, which【AAS】 has “continuity” between Undergraduate and Graduate
Programs was promoted.
Regarding development of a systematic educational
program connecting the Undergraduate and Master's
programs, discussions shall continue.

Ｃ
e-2 Encourage undergraduate students to proactively apply for
the Program of Undergraduate and Master's Programs for
Five Years through Integration of Two Programs. Discuss
introduction of Master's courses which are open toundergraduate students as necessary.

SAD

Five-year Program was continuously promoted,【AAS】 where undergraduate students are allowed to takegraduate courses.
Possibility for introduction of Master's courses which
are open to undergraduate students shall be
discussed hereafter.

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a-1 Improve the existing curriculums on a continuing basis,through so-called “PDCA Cycle” to promote leading-edge
education and research and to keep up with advancement incomputer science and engineering, development of computeroriented society, and socio-environmental changes.

a-1 Operate the curriculums, which have been revised
SAD
With the new curriculum started in AY 2012,
focusing on continuity between fields of Undergraduate 【AAS】 Graduate School’s fields of study were re-organized byprogram and tracks of the Graduate program, in a
focusing on the continuity with 5 fields of thesmooth manner.
Undergraduate School. As an effort to make thischange well-understood, the course maps (simplified
course registration models for students to follow toachieve attainment goals in respective fields of study)
were established. Students can understand thecurriculums of GS and UGS to follow at a glance.

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a-2 Under the initiative of the Center for Language Research,pursue research on English for specific purposes of
information technology, and apply research achievements toEnglish education at the Graduate School, by, for example,
opening an English language course commonly for the
Master’s and Doctoral Programs.

a-2 Require Master students to take TOEIC tests for
SAD
In order to check the English proficiency of Master's【AAS】 students, it became a requirement for all Master's
confirmation of improvement in their English
proficiency. Provide education which enables students
students in the 1st and 2nd years to take TOEIC. 86%
to improve their fundamental knowledge in English
of 1st year students and 55% of 2nd year students
aiming at acquisition of higher scores in TOEIC.
took TOEIC in AY 2012.
The Center for Language Research conducted
research on methods of teaching scientific andtechnical English expressions, and at the same time,
utilized these results to conduct English education.
Furthermore, CLR offered English courses toimprove English proficiency of all the graduate
students, regardless of their fields of study.

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a-3

Nurture internationally viable human resources. For
this purpose, use English as a common language at
the Graduate School.

a-3 Give lectures in English, in principle.

SAD

More than 90% of lectures were given in English,【AAS】 except for courses give by external lecturers, andJapanese courses for international students studying
Japanese. Thesis-writing and paper-presentations
were conducted in English, in principle, anddocuments regarding the academic affairs were also
prepared in English.

a-4 Regarding some specialized courses, give lectures inJapanese.

SAD Considering possibility of international students’【AAS】 working at Japanese companies, 3 courses wereconducted in Japanese;“Fundamentals and Practices of High Quality and
Safety-Critical Embedded Systems”“Fundamentals and Practices of Safety Related
Systems”“Fundamentals and Practices of ProjectManagement”

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a-4 Nurture human resources whose Japanese language
proficiency is good enough to work in Japan. For thispurpose, improve Japanese language education forinternational students, by, for example, giving some Master’scourses in Japanese.

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Flexibly review and revise the existing curriculums throughdiscussions on possible approaches, such as starting new
courses to nurture human resources who have practicalknowledge and skills on software, corresponding to social
demands.

a-5 In order to nurture human resources with practical skills SAD
With the course, “Software Development Arena,” as【AAS】 a core, we worked on development of humanin software development, operate IT Specialist
Program in a smooth manner and discuss introduction
resources with practical software development skills toof PBL, taking into consideration collaboration with themeet social needs.
Undergraduate School.
Introduction of PBL in collaboration with theUndergraduate School shall continuously be
discussed.

a-6

Improve students’ competency to make international levelresearch presentations through “Presentation Seminars” andother activities. Presentation Seminars provide students with
opportunities to brush up their presentation skills and also tounderstand expertise other than theirs by observing otherstudents’ presentations.

a-6 Nurture students' abilities to make international level
SAD
In addition to “Research Seminar,” “Research【AAS】 Progress Report Seminar” and “Research Seminarpresentations through "Research Seminar," and"Research Progress Report Seminar "of theConference,” “Creative Factory Seminars” were
Department of Computer and Information Systems, andoffered to provide students with opportunities to"Research Seminar Conference" of the Department ofacquire knowledge in multiple fields of study and to
Information Technology and Project Management.
improve their presentation skills, while earning credits.

a-7

Let students experience high level research, useful for a-7 Operate RA system effectively from the perspective of
nurturing researchers. Promote implementation ofthem to become independent researchers in the future.
presentation meetings on research progress and "Creative
Also provide students with advanced training on
Factory Seminar" in which Doctoral students are supervised
research methodology.

Most of the eligible students took part in the RA【AAS】 system, in which they were given environment to workon their studies and research activities. Regarding the“Creative Factories,” although they were publicized topeople inside and outside the University while
promoting understanding of and cooperation fromfaculty members, these courses were not
implemented.
Creation of database for quantitative evaluation ofresearch achievements was discussed by divisions
and centers concerned.

Encourage students to contribute research papers todomestic/international conferences as part of efforts tonurture independent researchers. Students will be able
to benefit from such experiences, in that they will
become highly motivated as researchers and pursue
their expertise on their solid footing.

SAD

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by multiple faculty members, including those invited fromoutside. Discuss creation of database for quantitativeevaluation of research achievements.

SAD

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a-8 Encourage graduate students to contribute research
papers and give presentations, through "External
Presentation/Publication Seminar, "in which credits are
given to students who have made externalpresentations, and a system to provide financial
support for their travel expenses.

Department of Computer and Information Systems【AAS】 encouraged its students to take “External Presentation
Seminar,” and Department of Information Technology
and Project Management required its students to take“Research Seminar Conference,” in which students
must make a presentation at international
conferences, etc. both for nurturing of theirpresentation skills viable in international scene.
Participants: “External Presentation Seminar”… 13
students“Research Seminar Conference” …2students

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Nurture researchers and engineers who havemultidisciplinary research interest, aiming at sharing
research outcome with society.

b-1 Promote joint research and seminars amonglaboratories through implementation of "Creative
Factory Seminar" for Master's students.

In order to prove worthy of trust from society to the
University, ensure the educational quality.

b-2 In order to ensure quality of Doctoral theses, aim atestablishment of major journal/conference list which
serves as criteria for subscription of papers. Clarify
screening process and requirements for theses, while
maintaining strict screening standards. Discusscreation of database of research achievements.

SAD

In the Master's Program, "Creative Factory【AAS】 Seminars" were carried out for students to receive

supervision from faculty members in multiple
laboratories for multi-disciplinary education.
“Research Seminar” and “Research Progress Report
Seminar” invited a faculty member from different fieldsof study as one of referees, to give evaluations from adifferent perspective.
Students from different fields of study are also free toattend seminars.

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SAD

Major journal/conference lists, which had been
【AAS】 revised in AY 2011, were continuously revised andupdated in AY 2012.
Regarding doctoral dissertations, efforts were madeto promote systematic supervision and grant of a
doctoral degree according to the guideline,“Procedures for Advising Students of Doctoral
Program.” This guideline states that a Doctoral
Dissertation Examination Committee shall consist ofmultiple faculty members including a researchsupervisor (1 chief referee, 3 or more referees), andthe Committee may invite one member from othergraduate schools, etc. The Committee is to examine
a dissertation from an objective perspective byreviewing the following points; 1) contents of adissertation, 2) publication of paper(s) on external
academic journal(s), and 3) improvements made after
receipt of comments at a preliminary review.
This is a system, in which students are allowed toincrease quality of their dissertations through progress
report presentations, a mandatory preliminary review,and comments given by the Committee members at
the preliminary review.
As one of the efforts to further improve quality of
doctoral dissertations, procedures to grant a degree tothose who completed the program without a degree orthose who applied for Ronpaku were established fortheir convenience. Thanks to this measure, one
applicant for Ronpaku was granted a doctoral degree
for the first time since UoA’s opening.
Creation of database for research achievements was
discussed by divisions and centers concerned.

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The Junior College(ｱ)-1 Check and evaluate the curriculum on a continuingbasis to make it suitable to contemporary and social
needs, and more effective and efficient.

イイ The Junior College

The Junior College(ｱ)-1 ａ Review and evaluate curriculums of individual
departments from the perspective of achievement ofeducational goals.
b Discuss how to secure quality of students' outcome
from the perspectives of educational goals andadmission policies, according to changes in social
needs.

JCD a. Situations concerning students’ course registrations
were checked. Department of Food and Nutritional
Sciences started to offer special programs for
examinees of certain qualification examinations,
including food specialists.
b. Systematic discussions on how to secure quality ofstudents’ outcome have not yet been started.

Ｃ(ｱ)-2 In order to help students to have purposes for learning (ｱ)- Give instructions for course registration at guidance
and future paths, and register for courses according to
2 held at the time of admission and in each semester, by
their purposes, develop systematic curriculums andproviding specific registration models created based onshow students typical models of course registration.
academic goals of respective fields, courses, anddepartments.

JCD

Instructions on course registration were given to
students by the Academic Affairs and Welfare
Committee members at student guidance meetings
upon admission, and the beginning of each semester.

(ｱ)-3 Inform students of purposes, content, goals andassessment standards of each course throughsyllabuses, so that students can use such information
for their course planning.

(ｱ)- a Clearly state "content," "plan," "textbook," "book for
3 reference," "assessment standard" and "achievement
goals" of each course in the syllabus.
b Give instructions for course registration at guidance
and at the beginning of an academic year. Instructors
must provide course information in the first classsession.

JCD a. Required items were clearly stated in the syllabusesof all the courses offered.
b. Instructions on course registration were given atstudent guidance meetings, and course instructors
also provided instructions during the first class of thecourse they teach.

(ｱ)-4 Clearly show students assessment standards andattainment goals, and carry out fair and appropriate
assessment.

(ｱ)- Further clarify grade assessment standards and4 attainment goals, while discussing establishment of an
appropriate assessment system utilizing GPA (Grade
Point Average; assessment criteria widely used in theEurope and US), etc.

JCD

Grade assessment standards and attainment goals
were clearly stated in the syllabuses. Introduction of
GPA system was discussed.

(ｱ)-5 Aim at 100% success rate in acquisition of relevant
licenses and certificates for those who apply for them.

(ｱ)- Aim at 100 % success rate in acquisition of the
5 following licenses and nurture professionals.
Department of Food and Nutrition Sciences:
Nutritionist, NR/supplement advisor, and food specialist
Department of Social Welfare Sciences: Children's'
nurse, social worker

JCD

Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences offereda special program, “Food and Nutritional Science
Workshops (Advanced)” for qualification examinations.
All the students at the Department of Social Welfare
Sciences who intended to acquire a qualification,passed an examination thanks to individual instruction
and advice from the invited frontline workers.
A qualification as a social worker requires 2-year
working experience before taking an examination.
The passing rate of JCD in AY 2012 was 20%, thefourth highest among colleges and technical collegesin Japan.

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(ｲ)-1 Further improve general education courses,
specialized courses and career education.

(ｲ)-1 a Foster students' intellectual ability and reason
through fundamental courses, which impart wide
knowledge and views, and specialized courses, which
nurture students' deeper understanding.
b Nurture students' culture, morality, social awareness,career view through lectures, internship programs,
career guidance, "Career Development "course,
workshops, etc., and review career education at the
Junior College Division.
c "Regional project workshops," graduation researchseminars, graduation research, special workshops,
utilize opportunities to communicate with local citizens
and foster students' social awareness and sense of
ethics.

JCD a. Students were required to earn more than 2 credits
from English courses of fundamental courses, whilesetting requirements for respective departments interms of courses and the number of credits. Throughthis, students had opportunities to learn diversified
perspectives and knowledge in multiple fields.
General courses were offered under the theme of“learning and human beings” so that students canlearn from a broad perspective.
b. Cultural lecture was held with a theme of “Yae-nosakura .” Students were encouraged to attend career
guidance and a course “Career Development,” fornurturing their culture, morality, social awareness,career view, etc.
c. Regional issues were raised for discussions, andefforts were made to increase students’ having
opportunities to interact with people in local
communities.

(ｲ)-2 Promote practical and hands-on education through(ｲ)-2 a Establish "special workshop for revitalization
problem-finding/solving activities to achieve thesupport." Let students clarify and propose solutions to
educational goals, and ensure the quality of education.
the regional and social issues in graduation researchseminar, graduation research, special workshops,
regional project workshop, etc. so that they canacquire not only knowledge and basic skills but also
creativity, applied and practical skills.
b Give instructions on course registration in guidance
held at admission and beginning of a semester basedon the educational goals. Faculty members, especially
Academic Affairs and Welfare Committee members,"
shall give advice to students for their course
registration in a systematic manner.
c Discuss on how to secure quality of education at theCollege.

JCD a. Student-participatory classes and practicaleducation were conducted through “Graduation
Research” and “Regional Project Workshops.” A new
course, “Special Workshops for Revitalization
Support” was established.
b. In guidance held upon admission and at the
beginning of a semester, instructions on course
registration were given to students by using
registration models created based on the researchand educational goals of Junior College andrespective departments.
c. “Basic Chemistry,” “Basic Experiment” and “Organic
Chemistry” were required for graduation at the
Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, aiming
at acquisition of a qualification as a nutritionist by more
students. Department of Social Welfare Sciences
increased the number of instructors for social welfare
support workshops, in order to improve quality ofeducation.

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(ｲ)-3 Aim at advancement of students’ English language
skills through introduction of an e-learning system
which supports students’ self-learning.

(ｲ)-3 To improve students' English proficiency, require all theCollege students to register for the e-learning system.
Aim to increase number of students who takequalification examinations for English skills. Numericaltarget; 20 students. The e-learning system is available
for use by University students.

JCD E-learning system was introduced for use by JCD andUoA students. 18 students passed Eiken .
[E-learning system (English)]- JCD users: 96- Registration by prospective JCD students(successful applicants of admissions byrecommendation): 41-UoA users: 198 (Successful applicants of admissions
by recommendation: 131)
-Total access: 10,561 (including JCD and UoA)(ｳ)-1 Taking advantage of the College’s characteristics,
carry out small-group instruction to give students
attentive care with an emphasis on communication
between faculty and individual students.

(ｳ)-1 In graduation research seminar, graduation research,special workshops and practical training/workshops,
carry out small-group instruction which emphasizes on
mutual communication.

JCD

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Graduation Research, Exercises and Workshops
were conducted in small groups, focusing on
interactive communications between students andfaculty.

Ｂ(ｳ)-2 Develop diverse teaching methods, taking into account (ｳ)-2 a Encourage faculty members to improve their teachingeffective use of audio-visual materials, computers andmethods by utilizing results of course evaluation by
network machines, etc.
students, FD activities, etc.
b To make full use of audio-visual materials, improveassignments so that students will have more
opportunities to use network equipment.
c Provide freshman with information regarding internal
web portal site "Pota." at computer guidance. Further
promote information/network literacy education so thatstudents will be able to participate in classes utilizing
computers and networks, in a smooth manner.

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JCD a. Student class evaluation was conducted for all thecourses, in principle. Results were given to
instructors, and they responded to the results bycreating improvement plans, etc. Submitted
improvement plans, especially those on teaching
methods, were accumulated for future reference by all
faculty members.
b. Students were encouraged to use PCs andnetworks more frequently, through faculty members’requesting submission of assignment via PC andpreparation of presentation materials by PC, etc. Elearning System was introduced for use by all
students, as one of audio-visual materials.
c. At freshmen computer guidance meeting, examples
of information technologies in respective departments’specialized fields were introduced for promotion ofuse. Student questionnaire was conducted to grasp
situations of mobile device use, including smart
phones, to reflect the results in JCD’s information
network infrastructure construction plan and in JCD’s
information literacy education. Furthermore, toimprove media literacy, video teaching materials werediscussed and introduced.

Ｂ(ｳ)-3 In order to help students develop their communication (ｳ)-3 a Foster students' view of career and work throughskills, provide students with various learninginternship programs.
opportunities, such as internship programs, studentb Hold presentation meetings open to the public
participatory and hands-on education.
regarding research achievements created in graduation
research seminar, practical training, regional projectworkshops and special workshops for revitalization
support.

JCD a. 70 students participated in internship programs inspring and summer, which encouraged them to think
about their view of career and work. Right before
summer vacation, instructions regarding internshipprograms were given from Career Committee
members and career advisors. In the 2nd semester, areport meeting was held, where participants andindividuals from companies offered the internshipprograms gathered and exchanged opinions.
b. Graduation Research, Workshops, and Regional
Project Workshops raised regional social issues as atheme, aiming at realization of student-participatory
and practical education. The achievements were
widely shared with and publicized to the public,
through internal/external presentation meetings, theofficial website, newspapers, TV programs, etc.

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SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN (THE 2ND TERM)

FY 2012 ANNUAL PLAN
Status of Achievement and Reasons

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 for Achievement of Goals regarding Education
Item 1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Education(3) Measures for achievement of goals regarding systems/organizations
for conducting educationア(3) Measures for achievement of goals regarding systems/organizations
for conducting education

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The University of Aizu（ア） Flexibly assign faculty and administrative staff, while
reviewing the current structure of the Undergraduate
School to match it with the undergraduate curriculum.

（ア）Flexibly assign faculty in accordance with thecurriculum.

GAS

According to the Undergraduate School’s curriculum
design, faculty members have been assigned torespective divisions and centers;
The Division of Computer Science (8 laboratories, 26
faculty members), the Division of Computer
Engineering (9 laboratories, 21 faculty members), theDivision of Information Systems (10 laboratories, 29
faculty members), the Center for Cultural Researchand Studies (8 faculty members), the Center for
Language Research (9 faculty members), CAIST (8faculty members) and UBIC (2 faculty members). *Asof November 1, 2012（イ） Systematically promote faculty search frominternational perspectives to maintain the system tooffer high quality education.

（イ） Recruit excellent faculty through international open
recruitment.

GAS

Efforts continued to recruit excellent faculty members
worldwide based on the international open application
policy;○ Faculty members newly employed in AY 2012
Division of Computer Science: 2 (Japan, China(Taiwan))Division of Computer Engineering (China)
Center for Language Research: 2 (Germany, Korea)
Center for Cultural Research and Studies: 1 (Japan)
CAIST: 1 (Australia)
UBIC: 2 (Japan, China)（ウ） Carry out practical measures for faculty to improvepedagogical capabilities.

（ウ） Carry out practical measures for faculty to improvepedagogical capabilities.

The University of Aizu

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a. The Committee for Promotion of Faculty
Development (FD) shall continue discussion on how topromote faculty development. Also conduct student
class evaluations on a regular basis, for which results
will be shared with faculty members teaching relevant
courses, for improvement and advancement of theeducational quality.

ab. Increase transparency in education throughimprovement of the quality of syllabuses, fair grading
policies, disclosure of past exam questions, etc.

b

Under the leadership of the Committee for Promotionof Faculty Development, continue discussion on
effective FD activities. Also discuss to improve theimplementation method of student class evaluations.

SAD The Committee for Promotion of Faculty Development【AAS】 held its meetings on a regular basis to discuss mattersrelated to FD, and worked on promotion of FD
activities.
〔Major Activities Conducted by the Committee〕
・ Implementation of student class evaluations, andre-deliberation of the number and contents ofquestions
・ Revision of admission policy
・ Deliberation and establishment of diploma policy・ Selection of best syllabuses and commendation ofaward certificates・ Organizing FD seminars for faculty andadministrative staff

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To ensure transparency in education, promote fair
SAD Based on the policies on preparation of syllabuses【AAS】 (e.g. syllabuses must include evaluation methods andevaluation methods through announcement ofevaluation criteria in each course syllabus. Regarding
criteria) determined by the FD Promotion Committee,
courses taught by multiple faculty members, evaluation
the Academic Affairs Committee (AAC) has
criteria should be standardized within the course.
established the guideline for preparation of syllabuses
to secure transparency in evaluation.
The AAC regards “adjustment of exam questions andevaluation criteria among classes of the same course
taught by multiple instructors” as one of the roles of acourse coordinator. If there is a difference of passing
rate by 30% or higher among classes of the same
course taught by multiple instructors, course
coordinators must submit a “statement of reason” tothe AAC, and give explanations at its meeting to clarify
reasons.

Ｂ（エ） Continue improving computer network systems of the （エ） Based on latest IT trends, investigate and propose
University to increase students’ usability and motivation
computer and network environment necessary forto study.
nurturing of human resources leading next-generation
computer science and engineering.
Aim to improve computer systems in Computer
Exercise Rooms and Hardware Workshops

ISTC

Based on the latest information technology trends,
the advanced computer systems were installed in
Computer Exercise Rooms and Workshops, while
updating servers as the back-end systems.
Linux was introduced to Workshops as new OS toimprove learning environment and students’ usability.

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The Junior College

イイ The Junior College

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（ア） In order to improve the educational methods and（ア） Aim to increase the number of interdepartmental
contents, increase flexibility in positioning of faculty andcourses by effectively assigning faculty to relevant
administrative staff from an overall perspective.
courses, and by correlating areas of specialization of
the existing 3 departments (2 courses) , expectingsynergy effect.

JCD（イ） Strengthen interdepartmental collaboration in
education.

（イ） (ｲ-1) To broaden students' academic perspectives,
discuss organic collaboration among the departments.
(ｲ-2) Improve educational contents on local regions
and communities at all departments, by making use of
projects at the Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities. Aim to deepen interdepartmental
collaborations on local community-based research.

JCD (ｲ-1) As a course open to all JCD students, “Regional
Project Workshop” had been offered every year.
From AY 2012, “Revitalization Supporting Special
Workshop” started as a new course open to all JCD
students, and it promoted inter-department
educational collaboration at JCD.
(ｲ-2) In relation to the activities commissioned to theCenter for Rejuvenation of Local Communities,
respective departments worked together by taking
advantage of their specialized fields in order toimprove educational contents (those associated withthe region) for students through practical learning andtraining. In addition, efforts were made to enhanceinter-department educational collaborations, whenevernecessary.

（ウ） In order to promote effective and efficient education,
carry out necessary innovation and improvement offacilities, equipment, materials and information, etc.

（ウ） Discuss installation of next computer systems
including "Pota," the College's internal web portal site,
replacement of CALL System and improvement ofrelevant retrieval systems of the College Library.

JCD

The “Next Computer System Selection Committee”
meeting was held to discuss the following items:- Installation of NetBoot systems with high operability
and availability- Improvement of classroom environment, for
introduction of high-brightness/resolution projection
system and use of multimedia devices- The new CALL system in 310 Classroom*The above proposals were all accepted.

（エ） Make use of various evaluation results for
improvement of class activities, teaching methods,
assessment standards, and learning goals, andincrease the quality and transparency in education.

（エ） Increase the quality and transparency in education
while each faculty member makes use of "student classevaluations" and "student College evaluations" forimprovement of class activities, teaching methods,
assessment criteria and attainment targets.

JCD

Student class evaluation was conducted. Faculty
members responded to the results, and created an
improvement plan based on the evaluation results.
They also had opportunities to improve their quality ofeducation through FD activities.

（オ） Organize FD seminars and open classes, aiming at
advancement of teaching skills.

（オ） In order to improve class environment, discuss
installation of teaching tools effective to classes and
FD.

JCD

Introduction of interactive teaching tools was
discussed. JCD will introduce the “clicker,” aninteractive teaching tool from AY 2013.

Comprehensive course was implemented as a basic
cultural course, while establishing and offering“Revitalization Support Special Workshop” as an
optional course.

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SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN (THE 2ND TERM)

FY 2012 ANNUAL PLAN
Status of Achievement and Reasons

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 for Achievement of Goals regarding Education
Item 1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Education(4) Measures for achievement of goals regarding student support(4) Measures for achievement of goals regarding student support

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Evaluation0アア Specific measures for improvement of support（ア） systems for learning, life-styles, and extracurricular
activities based on students’ various needs(ｱ) The University of Aizu

アア Specific measures for improvement of support（ア） systems for learning, life-styles, and extracurricular
activities based on students’ various needs(ｱ) The University of Aizu

a-1 The undergraduate education should support not only

a-1 Maintain the "class mentor system" for freshmen and
SAD The existing system for freshmen and sophomores【AAS】 has been integrated to the "class mentor system".
sophomores.
Also maintain the "curriculum coordinator system" andWhen assigning sophomores to GT supervisors,"office-hour system."curriculum advisors announced their office hours to
help students select their GT advisors, and courses
they should take.

students’ learning, but also their personality and ability
development. For this purpose, make use of the “classmentor system” and “office-hour system” to detect students
experiencing severe difficulty with poor academic
performance. In addition to these systems, another learning
support scheme, “student advisor system,” shall be started.

ア Specific measures for improvement of support
systems for learning, life-styles, and extracurricular
activities based on students’ various needs(ｱ) The University of Aizu

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Also, provide students with learning support anda-2 ・Open the Office from the 1st class period to one houradvice on course planning, making use of the Office forafter the last class period. Assign staff and TAs/SAs
Learning Support. The Office for Learning Support is(student advisors) to the Office to provide learning
open on a steady basis and has learning support staff
support such as supplementary classes for term-end
and teaching assistants (TAs). Functions of the Officeexaminations.
for Learning Support shall be further improved.
・In order to provide more effective support, request
students who visited the Office to answer thequestionnaire about the Office.

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SAD (a) The Office for Learning Support, consisting of two【SHW staff members, actively supported students
S】
experiencing difficulties in keeping up with classes,
together with Office-assigned TAs and SAs.
【The number of visits by students, etc.】
Open from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
AY 2012: 3,652 visits (Average number per month:
304)(b) Basic data was compiled through the questionnaire
to students who visited the Office. Also, we asked fororal feedback from them and discussed improvementof support based on those data and feedback.

ＢbWith regard to lifestyle and health counseling, acounselor (Student Consultation Room), a nurse(Medical Treatment Room), Grievance Counselors(Grievance Counseling Office, Grievance Processing
Committee), Counselor for Sexual Harassment(Committee for Prevention of Sexual harassment) andstaff members of the Student Affairs Division shallcooperatively work for students. Discuss establishmentof a more efficient counseling system.

b

Basically, counseling shall be done on a studentcounselor basis. However, in order to detect and care
students experiencing difficulties in their lifestyles at an
early juncture, adequate information shall be forwarded
to their guardians at an adequate juncture, so that
guardians can also grasp situations throughconsultation, etc.

c・In order to provide students with effective health andwelfare support, hold meetings of the student support
working group consisting of the counselor, nurse,
faculty and Student Affairs Division staff whenevernecessary to discuss improvement of services.

SAD

Regarding life-style consultations, the Nurse's Office【SHW provided students with advice and consultations for
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maintaining/improving health.

The Counseling Office held counseling sessions withstudents having anxieties and concerns about campus
life. Also, the student support working group promoted
information sharing to improve support to students.

Ｂc(c-1) Depending on grades of each semester, meet withSAD (c-1) In order to detect and support students
relevant students to talk about their difficulties. If necessary, 【SHW experiencing serious difficulties in keeping up with
the Student Affairs Division, the counselor, the Office for
S】
classes, the Student Affairs Division, faculty, theLearning Support and students' guardians will work together
Counseling Office, the Office for Learning Support andto solve problems.
the Office for Employment Support worked together,(c-2) Hold meetings with students and guardians to talk about
while sharing information and maintaining a close
studies, lifestyles, and future paths, taking the opportunity ofinterrelationship.
the University Festival.

(c-2) Meetings with students and guardians to talkabout studies, lifestyles, and future paths were held inconjunction with the University Festival. Also, personto-person consultation sessions by faculty, counselor,
Employment Support Office staff and/or administrative
staff were held for students and their guardians.
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Make efforts to reduce students’ financial strain.

d(d-1) Maintain the tuition exemption measures forstudents including those who are victims of disasters.
(d-2) Utilize the TA and RA Systems.
(d-3) Utilize scholarships for Dual Degree Program,International IT Nisshinkan and Undergraduate andMaster's Five-Year Program.

SAD (d-1) In order to mitigate students' financial burden,【SHW 2% of the estimated tuition income amount was
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allocated to the tuition exemption measures. In

addition, tuition reduction /exemption was offered to
3.11 Earthquake-victimized students.
(d-2) By effectively using the RA System, a goodenvironment was retained for students to concentrateon studies and research without working outside theUniversity. Almost all RA-qualifying students benefited
from this system. Students are also encouraged to beengaged in TA work.
(d-3)- AY 2012 DDP Scholarship
Recipients: 3 students
Admission fee exemption: 2 students
Tuition exemption: 3 students- AY 2012 Five-Year-Program Scholarship
Recipients: 8 students (5 students for the "3+2"
and 3 students for the "4+1")

ＢeProactively support students’ extra-curricular activities,
given that students learn social values and how to getalong with people of different ages and characteristics
through extra-curricular activities, and mature as
human beings.

e・Cooperate with the University's Supporters
Association, which is organized of students' guardians,
to support students' extra curricular activities and theirsocial contribution. Through support for activities at
Somei House, help students develop their sociality
while experiencing communal living.

SAD

In cooperation with the Support Association, we【SHW continued supporting students' activities. For
S】
example, financial support to the Student Union andUniversity Festival Organizing Committee,
subsidization for breakfast coupons, upskilling tests
such as TOEIC and information processing
qualification tests, and for travel costs for job hunting
activities. As a new scheme, the Supporters
Association started subsidizing students' volunteer
activities.
Regarding Somei House, residents were well
supported by the resident assistants, so that they
could lead smooth communal living.

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Promote use of the “Lounge for International
Exchange and Informal Discussion” for communication
among international students, Japanese students,
faculty and administrative staff members, and forexchange of various information. Also organize events
to support international students.

f

Improve the collection of Japanese language learningmaterials placed at the Lounge and provide useful
information for living to international students.
Organize casual meetings for international/Japanese
students, faculty and administrative staff. Also holdJapanese language learning seminars.

PS

The collection of Japanese language learningmaterials placed at the Lounge was further improved
in AY 2012. In parallel with an increase in the numberof international students learning Japanese bythemselves, those materials were more often checkedout than AY 2011. (AY 2011: 35 loans, AY 2012: 55
loans). Also, a total of 100 students attended theJapanese language course (c.f. 83 in AY 2012).
At the orientation meeting for new students, theUoA-published guidebook, "Life in Aizu," was used for
explanation on useful information for living in theregion. Instructions for crisis management were also
explained to students.
As activities of the Center for Strategy of International
Programs and its international lounge have been
more-widely known to students, more Japanese andinternational students visited the Center for
consultation on studying abroad and for lifestyle
guidance.
No. of consultation cases: 20 in AY 2011 and 30 in
AY 2012 (1.5 times more than AY 2011)
Given the above, we evaluated that the plan has been
attained better than expected.

gWork together with the Support Association forInternational Students of the University of Aizu
(SAISUA) and other outside organizations to support
international students.

g

Work together with the Support Association forInternational Students of the University of Aizu
(SAISUA) and other outside organizations to support
international students.

PS

In FY 2012, we provided seven international students
with the scholarship, six students with financial support
for national health insurance payments, and organized
three welcome parties for a total of 170 students. On
these grounds, we evaluated that the plan has been
attained better than expected.

hOrganize occasions for informal discussion andexchange of opinions among international students,
local people and companies.

h

In cooperation with the Center for Strategy ofInternational Programs and Support Association forInternational Students of the University f Aizu
(SAISUA), hold events for interaction between
international students and local residents to promoteinternational exchange in the area.

PS

We conducted surveys for rejuvenation of local areasand held eight meetings with local residents, which a
total of 100 persons attended. Also, survey results
were reported to the Fukushima Prefectural Governor.
International students visited local elementary
schools for promotion of international understanding(ten times).
Those activities were put into practice in a morestrategic manner.
Given the above, we evaluated that the plan has
been attained better than expected.

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ａCorrectly understand the actual conditions of students’life-styles and improve support for learning/lifestyles/extra-curricular activities.

ａConduct the "survey regarding student lifestyles" in
April and utilize survey results for support of students'
lifestyles.

JCDｂ

In order to strengthen the learning support, make
improvements in library services, such as increasing
the number of books, opening the Library on
Saturdays, extending open hours and improving
various retrieval systems.

ｂ(b-1) Discuss installation of movable book stacks to store
more books and to strengthen quake resistance of stacks.
(b-2) Open the Library on thirteen Saturdays and extend theopen hours on 150 days a year.
(b-3) Make the database of the library materials to improve
retrieval and management services.

JCD (b-1) We requested installation of removable bookstacks, but it was not realized. We shall continue
requesting it.
(b-2) To support students' learning, we opened thelibrary on Saturdays and extended library open hours.
(b-3) Discussions on the database creation of thelibrary materials have been made.

ｃ

Give students attentive support through office hours,
individual-based consultation/instruction, and out-ofclass instructionｃ(c-1) Members of the Academic Affairs and Welfare Services
Committee, faculty teaching relevant seminars or in charge ofstudent counseling and the University-assigned counselor
work together to support students, making use of office hours
and individual-based consultations.
(c-2) Organize student counseling seminars for faculty andadministrative staff for improvement of the student support
system.
(c-3) Students, at the time of admission, answer simple
psychological tests. Use those results for students' selfunderstanding and knowing own vocational aptitudes.

JCD (c-1) By utilizing the student support system, theinformation about students was shared among faculty
members. There were 312 consultation cases during
office hours and 4,346 cases at other times, which led
to individual-based support.
(c-2) As mentioned above, sharing students'
information for support purposes was well done, but
we were not able to hold faculty seminars on student
counseling.
(c-3) We gave students a simple psychological test for
self-understanding at the freshmen orientation
meeting, but the vocational aptitude test was not
carried out.

dThink of measures to reduce students’ financial strain.

dDiscuss improvement of the tuition waiver system to support
students having financial difficulties or those suffering fromthe Great East Japan Earthquake and Fukushima Daiichi
Nuclear Power Plant accidents.

JCDe

Promote edification to prevent students from being
victimized by vicious business such as confidence
tricks and pyramid-selling schemes, etc., and forprevention of harassments.

e(e-1） Instruct students to beware of illegal sales schemes,
etc. and how to prevent these troubles.
(e-2) In cooperation with police, provide guidance regarding
the crime prevention and self-defense.

JCD (e-1) At the freshmen orientation meeting, we
distributed edifying leaflets on illegal sales schemes
and how to prevent from being victimized.
(e-2) Also at the above orientation meeting, students
had instructions and hands-on practice on selfdefense by a police officer. E-mail alerts were sent to
students, whenever necessary.

We conducted the "survey regarding student
lifestyles" to understand real situations of students'
lifestyles.
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In order to support students having financial
difficulties, the tuition waiver system was improved.
As a result, 16 students (19 in total) were accepted forthe system. The 3.11 victimized students werepartially/fully exempted from tuition payments. 31
students (56 in total) were accepted for this system.

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Support student-initiated activities such as
extracurricular/student union/dormitory resident union
activities from educational perspectives.

fSupport student club activities through facultyadministration support system.

JCD

Members of the Committee for Academic Affairs andWelfare and other related faculty supported theStudent Union, club activities, the College Festival andthe Dormitory Residents Association.
Ｂイイ Specific measures for achieving 100% employment イ
イ Specific measures for achieving 100% employment（ア） rate for students seeking employment（ア） rate for students seeking employment(ｱ) The University of Aizu(ｱ) The University of Aizu

イイ Specific measures for achieving 100% employment（ア） rate for students seeking employment(ｱ) The University of Aizu
Full-fledged operation of the cyber careerdevelopment system started. The system enables
students to comprehensively understand theirscholastic aptitude and work readiness. In line withthe full-fledged operation, we explained to students
how to make use of the system, in the course, "Career
Design II." At the same time, career information wasmade accessible through the system, so that students
could plan their future paths at their own initiative.

a

Aim to achieve 100% employment rate for students
seeking employment at private companies throughproviding career guidance suitable for individual
students by creating a database integrating various
data regarding students, and constructing a cybercareer development system, using the employability
portfolio.

a・Develop software for students' work readinessportfolio, so that students can grasp own scholastic andvocational aptitudes whenever necessary through"cyber career development system."・Carry out activities in items "b" to "g" below toincrease the rate of students receiving informal
assurance of employment from private companies.

b

For the purpose of developing students’ views towards
professionals, and encouraging them to have future
vision on their career at an early juncture, discussproviding career design education for all students tostart in their first year of the enrollment at theUndergraduate School.

b

Nurture students' vocational awareness throughIn the courses, "Introduction to Computer Sciencesystematic curriculum, including courses, "Introduction
SAD and Engineering, (for freshmen)" "Career Design I, II
to Computer Science and Engineering," "Career Design 【SHW (for sophomores and juniors)" and "Factories for
S】
I, II" and "Project-Based Learning (PBL).
Experiencing Starting Up Ventures (project-basedlearning, BPL) (for sophomores and up)," students
could understand how things which they were learning
would be used in society, and have vocationalawareness and readiness at an early juncture.

cEnhance small-group IT experience factory in the formof PBL(Project Based Learning), so that students cansolidify the foundation to develop practical ability as
professionals, while learning through hands-on
experiences (including the internship program) and
improving communication ability.

c・ Enhance small-group hands-on factories on IT and
By enhancing BPL in small classes of "Factories forpromote students' participation therein.
SAD Experiencing Starting Up Ventures," students could【SHW acquire practical skills different from those from・Promote the internship program while conducting
S】
company visits. Company visits help students develop
regular classes. For promotion of the internshipvocational awareness as they listen to advice from UoA
program, we proactively asked for internship offers
graduates working for relevant companies.
from companies and explained the internship programat career guidance meetings.
Also, we organized four company visits (two in Aizu
and two in Fukushima Pref.).

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Discuss enhancement and improvement of the system
to assist students in their career development byconsolidating activities by faculty members, the Student
Affairs Division and Career Counselors, etc.

d

Share employment information, such as students'
Twice per academic year, we request GT supervisors
informal assurance of employment, among faculty, theSAD to report their students' career planning situations toStudent Affairs Division and career counselors. Utilize 【SHW the Student Affairs Division.
S】
the "cyber job search system" to give students
In addition, the Student Affairs Division and thecompany information, mock-interviews andcareer counselors at the Office for Employment
consultations, etc. on an individual basis to andSupport jointly conducted the following support
Always update situations regarding students' informal
activities.
assurance of employment, and give students interviews1) Six career-guidance meetings were organized in theand consultations on an individual basis.
1st semester, at which the career planning guidebook
was distributed to participants.
2) In AY 2012, eight sessions of the on-campus joint
job fair, and sixteen sessions of individual companies'
explanatory meetings were held. More opportunities
were provided to students to listen to explanations bycompanies without students' visiting companies.
3) In the courses of "Career Design I, II" forsophomores and juniors, students, at an early
juncture, were encouraged to have vocationalawareness and to raise their desire for employment.
4) We supported students' job hunting efforts byteaching how to write good entry sheets and gavethem mock-interviews for employment. In addition to
those activities, we invited a career consultant for
mock-interviews, and organized seminars for
employment interviews.
Furthermore, in order to get more job offers, wevisited IT companies in Tokyo for advertisement of ourstudents, requesting them to increase the number of
job opening, and to participate in on-campus joint job
fairs.

e

Discuss enhancement and improvement of the system
for international students seeking employment at
Japanese companies.

e

Teach international students how to write entry sheets
Through activities at "International IT Nisshinkan,"necessary for seeking employment at Japanese
SAD international students were provided with employment【SHW related information, Japanese language classes, entry
companies. Also provide them with company
S】
information and job search consultations.
sheet writing practice, and mock employment
interviews, in order to help them find jobs in Japan.

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By reinforcing ties between the Alumni Association andthe University, establish not only networks among
graduates from the University but also a mentor system
involving alumni to support currently-enrolled students
who are seeking employment.

f・Discuss possible links to alumni information for use inThree alumni were appointed as "Cyber Career
Cyber Career Development System and for having
SAD Development System" mentors to construct an alumni【SHW network.
more graduates registered as mentors.
S】
・Taking the opportunity of the alumni meeting, request
In order to strengthen the alumni network and toalumni to give advice for employment to currentlyimprove our career development support, UoA
enrolled students.
graduates gave advice to students on an individual
basis, taking the opportunity of the alumni meeting.

gCreate occasions for our students and faculty
members to meet and exchange information withpersons who were previously employed as faculty
members at our University or who obtained a Master’s/Doctoral degree from our University, in order toincrease job opportunities for our graduate students(especially our Doctoral Program students) at otheruniversities and research institutes, etc.

g

At the time of autumn graduation, organize an
occasion for information exchange among faculty,
Doctoral graduates and currently-enrolled Doctoral
students.

Ｂ
In September, we held an information exchange
SAD meeting between doctoral students and faculty.
【SHW
S】

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（イ） The Junior College（イ） The Junior CollegeaImprove the informational environment, so thatstudents can get useful information for their careerdevelopment through the College’s website.

aReview the manner of transmission of career
information, so that students can get useful information
for their career development through the College’s
website.

JCD

We improved the manner of transmission of career
information for students to get useful information for
their career development through the College’s
website.

b

Promote internship programs and hold seminars byinvited lecturers, in order to help students have longterm vision for their careers.

b

Further improve internship programs, and seminars byinviting lecturers from outside of the College.

JCD

More companies than last academic year accepted
our students for the internship program. Good
lecturers were invited for the course, "Career
Development". Also, we reviewed our careerdevelopment-related courses.

c

In order to support students in finding jobs, find morecompanies which give the College job offers, andproactively exchange career information withcompanies and the alumni.

cUnder the leadership of the Career Support Center,increase the number of job offers, contact companies
for information exchange, and accumulate employment
information of the College's graduates.

JCD

Career Support Center and Career Support
Committee actively worked on increasing job offers,
information exchange with companies, and company
visits. In order to accumulate employment
information, we sent a questionnaire to companies thathave our alumni.

d

Aim at the goal of an employment rate of 100% of
students who seek employment through attentive
career development support according to individual
students’ vocational aptitude.

d

In addition to the efforts made so far to support
students' career development, give students attentive
support according to their vocational aptitudes, making
use of "Job Search Café," and aim at the goal of an
employment rate of 100% of students seeking jobs.

JCD

Career Support Committee and Career Advisors,et.al gave students additional consultations andguidance on an individual basis. Also, we organized"Job Search Café."
AY 2012 employment rate: 97.1%(イ） Junior College

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Regarding the Department of Food and Nutrition
Sciences and the Department of Social Welfare
Sciences, maintain an employment rate of 80% or
higher of those students who seek jobs related toand/or requiring licenses or qualifications.

eProvide students aiming to acquire licenses andcertificates with advice on course planning and careerdevelopment.

JCD

Academic Affairs and Welfare Committee members
and faculty teaching mandatory certificate courses
gave attentive instructions on course registration andcareer planning to students aiming to acquire licenses
and certificates.

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3. Evaluation by Item
SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN (THE 2ND TERM)

FY 2012 ANNUAL PLAN
Status of Achievement and Reasons

I Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Improvement of the
Quality of Education/Research Conducted at the University

Evaluation

I Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Improvement of the
Quality of Education/Research Conducted at the University

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Item 2. Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Research Item 2. Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Research

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(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding research standards
and results

アア The University of Aizu

(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding research standards
and results

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ア The University of Aizu

Divisio １－２－（１）（ア） World-leading research in the field of computer（ア） (ｱ-1) (Division of Computer Science)n Head (ｱ-1) (Division of Computer Science)science and engineering will be further promoted toModeling of quantum computing and development ofProfessors in this division have worked very hard bothcreate results having a major impact on relevant fields.
next generation computing elements and new
in teaching and research. In AY 2012 alone, we havecryptography technology; Mathematic modeling of
published 50 refereed journal papers, 89 refereed
computers and development of new methodologies forinternational conference papers, and 5 book chapterssolving large-scale and complex problems; Modeling ofin research areas related to signal separation, cloud
perception, awareness, and cognition, andcomputing, large-scale quantum many-body problems,development of a unified framework for constructing
organizing theorem of simplicial homotopy theory,
intelligent computing systems, intelligent service
modeling of social systems, optimal controllability,
systems, and intelligent spaces.
modeling of graphene based optimal modulators,
heart modeling, encryption and steganography, largescale data modeling, computational awareness, andso on. We have also written or edited 5 textbooks or
research books, and prepared new teaching materials
for at least 10 courses both in graduate andundergraduate school.

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(ｱ-2) (Division of Computer Engineering)
Pioneering research shall be conducted, with a focus
on innovative computing which will promoteadvancement of computer science and engineering,such as high-performance computing, advanced
network technology, and Green Computing.

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Divisio ア‐2 （Division of Computer Engineering）
n Head In 2012, CE Division was mainly working on

fundamental researches for IoT and HPC, as
continuous studies in 2011. The concepts of IoT and
HPC were extensively discussed, core research
problems were posed, solutions had been developed.
More specifically, some efforts were on resource
allocation and optimization in IoT systems using
cutting-edge technology in wireless networking.
Moreover, implementation issues of special purpose
wireless mesh router and wireless gateway forconstructing survivable community mesh-Wi-Fi
network were investigated. The solutions fortransporting surveillance video and related parametersfrom camera/sensors have been studied. Furthermore,
we investigated the design of scalable Network-onChip architecture based on multi-stage topology that
can handle the projected tremendous growth in thenumber of modules in on-chip multi and manycore
embedded systems.

With regard to lifestyle and health counseling, acounselor (Student Consultation Room), a nurse(Medical Treatment Room), Grievance Counselors(Grievance Counseling Office, Grievance Processing
Committee), Counselor for Sexual Harassment(Committee for Prevention of Sexual harassment) andstaff members of the Student Affairs Division shallcooperatively work for students. Discuss establishmentof a more efficient counseling system.

Divisio (ｱ-3) (Division of Information Systems)(ｱ-3) (Division of Information Systems )n Head Laboratories in the Division of Information Systems
Perform research and development on new
approaches, methods, and software for the acquisition,
performed research and development on newprocessing, storage and dissemination of visual, video,
approaches, methods, and software for theaudio, textual and numerical information including
acquisition, processing, storage, and dissemination ofgraphics and multimedia, biomedical informatics,
visual, video, audio, textual, and numerical
databases and data mining, software engineering,
information, including graphics and multimedia,
human-computer interfaces, and industrial applications.
biomedical informatics, databases and data mining,
Develop an application platform in multi-purpose
software engineering, human-computer interfaces, anddistributed environment for various applications byindustrial applications. Considerable progress has
combination of heterogeneous software andbeen made towards development of an application
information components aimed at tsunami modeling.
platform in a multipurpose distributed environment forvarious applications by combination of heterogeneous
software and information components aimed attsunami modeling.

In academic year 2012, Faculty in the Divisionpublished 40 journal papers and 74 conference
papers. They organized the Int. Wkshp. on Databasesin Networked Information Systems (DNIS 2013,
University of Aizu, March 2013), the Int. Symp. on
Spatial Media (ISSM 2013, University of Aizu, March2013), and the Int. Conf. on Big Data Analytics (BDA
2012, Delhi, India, December 2012).
B（イ） Conduct research to contribute to “formation of a local（イ） Further promote strategic research and CAISTCAS For FY 2012 Competitive Research Funding, we
society where sustainable development is possible” (including
initiated research. Also, towards Fukushima's
established a funding category, "Mid-term Plan
agricultural fields), a theme which has been assigned torevitalization, promote research on post-quake
Category," focusing on "strategic research," "CAISTFukushima Prefecture as well as the world in the 21st century,
reconstruction through IT in areas of renewable energy,
prioritized research" and "leading-edge research on
and to “assistance for revitalization and reconstruction frometc. For this purpose, establish a category forrenewable energy and smart-grid IT research."
the Great East Japan Earthquake” (including research areas
researchon"revitalization
support"withintheinternal【Six applications for Mid-term Plan Category, all ofon renewable energy). In order to realize such research,
research funds.
which were accepted】
encourage University faculty members to have highToward Fukushima's revitalization, we establishedprofessional awareness as researchers.
another funding category, "Revitalization Category," inorder to promote research for the 3.11 disaster
revitalization by IT.
【Ten applications, six of which were accepted】
Those categories were established within the range
of internal research funds and research results wereattained. On these grounds, this item was carried out
as planned.

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（ウ） Prioritize invitation of researchers who have（ウ） Prioritize invitation of researchers who haveknowledge and skills necessary for research mentioned
knowledge and skills necessary for research mentionedin (ｲ) above to promote “one and only” and pioneeringin (ｲ) above to promote “one and only” and pioneeringresearch with creativity and originality.
research with creativity and originality.

CAS

In August 2012, our proposal was accepted for the
MEXT's "Regional Innovation Strategic Support
Program." Following this acceptance, we started"research and development of smart-grid platforms torealize sustainable and recycling-based society", andinvited two researchers with knowledge and skills
needed for the research.
*Research period: FY 2012 to FY2016
Toward Fukushima's revitalization, we invitedresearchers from outside UoA and started research inareas related to "renewable energy".
On these grounds, this item was carried out asplanned.
Ｂ（エ） Strategic Researcha. Innovative Computing
Research and development of advanced technology,
especially key components for supercomputers, such asparallel processing, compiler, Graphical Processing Unit
(GPU), etc.

（エ） Strategic Researchaa. Innovative Computing
Conduct R&D regarding advanced technology,
especially key components for supercomputers, suchas parallel processing, compiler, Graphical Processing
Unit (GPU), etc.

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CAS

In FY2012, we have started to join two projects
funded by national agencies for designing andevaluating energy efficient processors for highperformance computing system. To implement
optimized key routines used in scientific andengineering problems, we have developed a semiautomated kernel generator system in OpenCL. We
have evaluated our system on various parallel
platforms such as a several CPU and GPU
architectures and found that our system successfully
generated the fastest matrix-multiply routines for a few
architectures. We have published 1 journal paper and
4 conference papers.

Ab. Advanced Network Technology
Research and verification for “Internet of Things (IoT)”,a future form of the Internet, which will enable us tocommunicate with and control “things”

bb. Advanced Network Technology
Conduct research and verification for “Internet ofThings (IoT)”, a future form of the Internet, which will
enable people to communicate with and control“things”.

CAS

In FY2012, as concrete example of IoT, we havebeen focusing on the smart town. At first, anarchitecture of smart towns is proposed, some sensor
devices for detecting elderly persons’ situations werealso developed, anti-disaster communication methods
were investigated, and needs for applications ofmonitoring elderly persons were studied. In addition,
we have been working on the analytical framework forcross-layer optimization of transport protocol (TCP)transmission over different media (wired and freespace). Moreover, we have studied continuous
sessions for transporting surveillance video andrelated parameters under drastic fluctuations of
networks. Furthermore, the security and privacy issues
have been studied with lightweight solutions suitablefor IoTs.

c. Advanced Software Technology
Research and construction of an application platformin multi-purpose distributed environment for various
applications by combination of heterogeneous softwareand information components

cc. Advanced Software Technology
Conduct research and construction of an application
platform in multi-purpose distributed environment forvarious applications by combination of heterogeneous
software and information components.

CAS

In FY2012, we developed and prototyped the newsoftware design methodology named Virtual ModelView-Controller (MVC) design patterns that improve
traditional MVC-concept and allow more efficient
integration and reusability of applications and services.
Based of this approach, we developed the main
components of the High-performance ServiceOriented Tsunami Modeling Environment (about 40
times computation speedup for GPU processor)
allowing flexible controlling of computational
resources, and using designed local bathymetry of
Fukushima coast with resolution 277x221m. The othersubsystem developed is the e-Learning Computational
Cloud (eLC2) supporting Task Management
operations and providing on-line educational materials
based by dynamical linking (wikifikation) to Wikipedia.
A set of visual design patterns and programming tools
was also developed supporting the film-based
representation of algorithms and programs. In
FY2012, we published four journal and fifteen
conference papers.

B

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d. Cloud Computing
Research and verification of cloud concept that
information services and application services will be
provided for users by using computing resources
spreading on the Internetdd. Cloud Computing
Conduct research and verification of cloud conceptthat information services and application services will
be provided for users by using wide-spread computing
resources on the Internet

CAS

The project achieved beyond the initial plan for FY
2012. The project has constructed and utilized an
intelligent cloud infrastructure which is so called“Cloud infrastructure for cooperative services,” which
is originally constructed for Ministry of Economy andTrading and Industry project, which is entitled “Tohoku
IT Fusion”. We have made several implementations of
our frameworks, and have made performance
evaluation of them. We have also studied with the
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science andTechnologies Japan, which is so called “Fukushima
Regional Innovation for Renewable Energy
Infrastructure”. We also construct an infrastructure
which can provide content-aware filtering, topic-based
filtering, cloud gate-way and so on. In 2012 AY, threeinternational conference papers and eight domestic
conference papers are published. Two otherinternational conference papers are under review. The
results of systems for complex event processing(CEP), which is partly studied in the Tohoku IT Fusion
project was not expected at the begging of 2012AY.
The results of CEP is a big step forward of this project.
A sample implementation of network using message
filtering, which includes content-aware filtering, topicbased filtering, is not expected at the beginning of
2012AY. Consequently, we have achieved better
results than expected.

A（オ） Emphasized fields at the Research Center for
Advanced Information Science and Technology(CAIST)（オ） Emphasized fields at the Research Center for
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a. Aizu Research Cluster for Space Science (ARC-Space)
Serve as a hub institute which provides software forgeoinformatics, geographic information system (GIS) andprobe assistance used in the space frontier project in the fieldof space development of Japan, by utilization of ourUniversity’s innovativeness in information science.

a

Aim to serve as a hub institute which provides software Cluster (1) Our university is involved in the asteroid probe
Leader "Hayabusa 2 Project" to be launched in 2014, Jupiterfor geoinformatics, geographic information system(GIS) and probe assistance used in the space frontier
probe "JUICE Project" to be launched in 2020. Also,
project in the field of space development of Japan, by
UoA is one of the members of the planning team forutilization of our University’s innovativeness in
the Mars probe "MELOS" to be launched in 2020s,
information science.
and the Moon lander "SELENE-2," showing nationwide
and worldwide presence. It is unprecedented that asingle institute is involved in so many projects.
(2) We developed an analysis support tool for"Hayabusa" and "Kaguya"(both are GIS-based). Ourachievements were published in a domestic journal.
Also, our university has been a base in the locating
program for Science Council of Japan's Large-scale
Research Planning. We are serving as a hub institute,
open to users inside/outside Japan.

b. Aizu Research Cluster for Local Environment andInformatics (ARC-Environment)
Promotion of research on innovative environmental
informatics and development of environment prediction
technology with combination of environmental science(meteorology, water/atmosphere science, etc.), seeking
coexistence with the natural environment and realization of
the comfortable and convenient “sustainable informationsociety”bCluster (1) Micro-scale weather forecast and hindcast
Promote research on innovative environmental
informatics and development of environment prediction Leader experiments have been carried out in order totechnology making use of our university's knowledge ofinvestigate weather in Tohoku region (especially in
information science technology.
Fukushima prefecture). (2) Collaborative research on
the seasonal forecast with APEC climate center andUniversity of Columbia has initiated. (3)Collaborative
study for acceleration of WRF model using GPGPU
has been ongoing. (4) Useful applications for PC andmobile terminals and low-cost environment
sensor/loggers for micro-climate research havesuccessfully developed. (5) Several regional
contributions, such as public lectures for high school
students, were provided.
Based on those activities, three journal papers,
seven conference papers, and two scientific reports
were published. We acquired 12.5 million yen of
external funds and constructed the fellow-relationshipwith the University of Tokyo, JAMSTEC and other.
Also, we received two research collaboration requests
and accepted one money donation.

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c. Aizu Research Cluster for Medical Engineering andInformation (ARC-Medical)
Promotion of research on medicine and its related fields,
taking advantage of our University’s strength in the field of
information science, in cooperation with Fukushima Medical
University and other educational/research institutes, medical
institutes, administrative agencies inside and outside thePrefecturecPromote research on medicine and its related fields incollaboration with organizations concerned.

Cluster (1) Collaboration with Fukushima Medical University
Leader has recently been discussed with 1) Department of

Cell Science, Institute of Biomedical Sciences; 2)
Chest and Lung Surgery; and 3) Neurosurgery. Studyon the dynamics underlying motion of cell organelles
in microscopy images for quality control andunderstanding disease accompanied with maturationand degradation on proteins in collaboration with the
Department of Cell Science has already been started
in February 2013.
(2) Collaboration on image and dynamical patternanalysis of intracellular space for cancer study with the
Department of Cancer Biology, Division of
Mathematical Oncology, Institute of Medical Science,
the University of Tokyo has been productive andpreparation for JST-CREST funding application thisyear is under way.
(3) Max Planck Institute for Molecular Cell Biology andGenetics, Germany, appointed us as a partner institutefor their research, "IT Future of Medicine (ITFoM)".
Achievements from those activities were compiled asseven journal papers (including two invited papers),
four paper contributions, twenty international
conference papers and two invited lectures. Notable
activities also include keynote speeches atinternational conferences and inauguration of two
international conferences.

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（カ） Conduct research on cutting-edge technology forrenewable energy and on Smart Grid IT.

（カ） Towards Fukushima's revitalization, promote researchon post-quake reconstruction through IT in areas ofrenewable energy, etc. For this purpose, establish a
category for research on "revitalization support" within
the internal research funds.

CAS

Toward Fukushima's revitalization, research activities
to secure Prefectural citizens' safety and peace ofmind, to support promotion of renewable energy, tocreate new industries and to rejuvenate local industry
were supported by internal research funds(Competitive Research Funding, Revitalization
Category), aiming to advance leading-edge technology
for renewable energy and IT research on smart grid.
【Ten applications, six of which were accepted】
A research funding system making use of internal
research funds was established. Under this system,
research results were attained. On these grounds, wehave evaluated that this item was carried out asplanned.
【Accepted proposals】
1) Surface radiation distribution measurement
technology using KINECT and γcamera
2) Analysis of rumor spreading concerning Tohoku
great earthquake and accident of Fukushima nuclear
power plant and applying to advertisement for
Fukushima3) Development of a Personalized e-Mental Health
System Targeted at the Residents of Fukushima
Prefecture4) An Intelligent Infrastructure with graph-databaseand Messaging Network for realizing Regional Open
Innovations5) A Safe and Secure Situation-aware IoT System for
Support of the Senior Citizen6) Open Data on the Cloud for Revitalization of Aizu
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（キ） Heighten market value of research achievements（キ） Promote patent filing of research seeds. At the same
through acquisition of patent rights and technology
time, effectively manage intellectual property belonging
transfer, while effectively managing intellectual property
to the University and promote technology transfer ofbelonging to the University.
University-owned patents by matching research seeds
with needs of companies and by introducing researchseeds to companies.

CAS

UoA-owned intellectual property was efficiently
operated and managed. Also, we made the following
efforts to increase marketability of research results
through patent acquisition and technological transfer.
There were actual cases of technological transfer.
Given these circumstances, we have evaluated thatthe item was carried out as planned.
1. Promotion of patented research seeds(1) Patent application: 6 cases (FY 2011: 5 cases)(2) Examination request: 3 cases (FY 2011: 3 cases)(3) Patented: 7 cases (FY 2011: 4 cases)
2. Research seeds-company needs matching(1) Demonstration at exhibitions: 12 exhibitions (FY
2011: 8 exhibitions)

At "Innovation Japan 2012" in September 2012, weadvertized our new technology to many companies inJapan through demonstration of a "new technology tohide confidential information in synthetic images,"using actual equipment. The inventor of thistechnology explained technical matters to visitors at
the exhibition booth. Our research seeds were
proactively advertized to the public.
(2) In November, we held the 3rd "UoA New
Technology Seminar" in Koriyama City in collaboration
with partner financial organizations. Four UoA faculty
members explained their technological seeds underpatent application, aiming at commercialization, toparticipants (30 participants)(3) In February 2013, we organized "UoA New
Technology Explanatory Meeting" in Tokyo jointly with
JST, at which five UoA faculty members explained
their technological seeds under patent application
including commercialization to companies outside
Fukushima Prefecture. (90 participants)

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3. Introduction of research seeds(1) In June 2012, we published "2012 UoA Collectionof Research Seeds" to introduce our research seeds
and distributed it to private companies including
partner financial organizations. It was also posted on
UBIC's website for publicity.
4. Results of technological transfer(1) Patent right and software silencing contract: 1 case(income of 10,000 JPY for design registrationcompensation)(2) Contract on permission for use of copyrighted
work: 1 case (income of 150,000 JPY)（ク） Aim to increase the number of papers accepted bymajor international conferences and major journals on
a continuing basis within the period of the Mid-term
Goals for the 2nd term.

（ク） Through support for paper contribution, aim to havemore papers than the previous fiscal year accepted bymajor international conferences and major journals.
(GAS)
Support faculty in applying for research projects.
(CAS)

GAS FY 2012 results were as follows:
CAS - Referred journal papers: 123 (FY 2011: 139)
- Refereed conference papers: 184 (FY 2011: 206)
At our university, information of external researchfunds including "Kakenhi " is immediately conveyed to
all faculty via e-mail and the external research subsidy
information web pages. Same as before, we
supported faculty in filling in application forms forexternal research subsidy programs upon requestfrom faculty. On these grounds, we have evaluatedthat this item was carried out as planned.
○ Number of calls for applications conveyed tofaculty: 14 programs (FY 2011: 23 programs)

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イ The Junior College

イイ The Junior College

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（ア） Carry out fundamental research to improve education
at each Department. Also work on solution of regional
issues through industry-government-citizen-university
collaboration to rejuvenate local regions andcommunities.

（ア） (ｱ-1) In order to improve educational contents ofcourses in each Department and those which each
Department is secondarily responsible for, carry out
research on both fundamentals and applications.
(ｱ-2) Compile research results in the form of "Research
Proceedings" and "Collection of Research Seeds" andpost them on the College's website, etc. Utilize
research results for rejuvenation of local regions incollaboration with local communities and companies.
(ｱ-3) The Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities will match local needs with researchseeds through industry-government-citizen-university
collaboration, and also propose and carry out joint R&D
projects. Contribute to rejuvenation of local regions
and communities through research to solve local issues
by utilizing each Department's "student-participatory
and hands-on education."

JCD (ｱ-1) In order to improve educational contents ofcourses in each Department, we carried out researchon both fundamentals and applications.
(ｱ-2) We compiled research results in the form of"Research Proceedings" and "Collection of Research
Seeds" and posted them on the College's website, etc.
Also, they were copied on CD-ROMs for distribution toorganizations concerned. "Research Proceedings"
were also open in National Institute of Informatics's"CiNii".
(ｱ-3) For promotion of local collaboration, the Center
for Rejuvenation of Local Communities planned andcarried out local collaboration projects. The center
also contributed to rejuvenation of local regions andcommunities through research utilizing "studentparticipatory and hands-on education."ウ
ウ The University of Aizu and the Junior College（ア） (ｱ) The University of AizuａRegarding innovative research fields requiring crossdisciplinary efforts, recognize them as priority fields,
establish support systems and improve R&D
environment thereto.

ウウ The University of Aizu and the Junior College（ア） (ｱ)ウ The University of Aizu and the Junior College(ｱ)
CAS ARC-Space is collaborating with wide-ranging
organizations including computer science andengineering, computer hardware and software,interface, space sciences, and planet geologicalsciences etc., beyond research boundaries. ARCEnvironment is promoting research not only on
meteorological sciences, but also on development ofapplication programs in joint efforts with informationdedicated UoA faculty members. ARC-Medical is
working on trans-disciplinary research withresearchers in wide-ranging medical fields including
cancer/oncology and cytology, etc.
All three Clusters made trans-disciplinary endeavors
as planned.
○ ARC-Space is involved in the asteroid probe"Hayabusa 2 Project" to be launched in 2014, Jupiterprobe "JUICE Project" to be launched in 2020. Also,
UoA is one of the members of the planning team for
the Mars probe "MELOS" to be launched in 2020s andthe Moon lander "SELENE-2". Also, we developed ananalysis support tool for "Hayabusa" and"Kaguya"(both are GIS-based), serving as a hub
institute, providing software to users inside/outside
Japan.

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Support cross-disciplinary research projects, such as
those initiated by CAIST.

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○ ARC-Environment carried out the following
activities. (1) Micro-scale weather forecast andhindcast experiments to investigate weather in Tohoku
region (especially in Fukushima Prefecture), (2)Collaborative research on seasonal forecasts withAPEC Climate Center and University of Columbia, (3)Collaborative study for acceleration of WRF modelusing GPGPU, (4) Success in useful applications for
PCs and mobile terminals and low-cost environment
sensors/loggers for micro-climate research havesuccessfully developed, and (5) Regional
contributions, such as public lectures for high school
students.
○ ARC-Medical is discussing collaboration with three
departments of Fukushima Medical University, one ofwhich is Department of Cell Science. In collaboration
with this department, we started research in February
2013, regarding dynamics underlying motions of cellorganelles in microscopy images for quality control,and understanding disease accompanied withmaturation and degradation on proteins. Also, we
collaborated with Department of Cancer Biology,
Division of Mathematical Oncology, Institute of Medical
Science, the University of Tokyo, regarding image anddynamical pattern analysis of intracellular space forcancer study. We attained productive results from thisjoint project and are planning to apply for JST-CREST
funding program.
ｂ

Provide assistance in participation in international
conferences by faculty members, and in organizing
international workshops, symposiums, and international
conferences at the University, in order to publicize andshare research results with society.

b

Host international conferences and workshops incooperation with the Center for Strategy of International
Programs.

PS

We hosted five international conferences in FY 2012.
We supported these conferences through assistancein visa acquisition for and payment of travel expenses
to participating researchers. Especially in FY2012, inorder to more widely transmit our researchachievements outside the University, we held related
academic meetings at the same time. We share withsociety research results inside/outside Japan throughcooperation with companies.

Ａ（イ） (ｲ) The Junior College（イ） (ｲ) The Junior College(ｲ) The Junior College

69aThrough utilization of human resources, promoteresearch projects having distinctive features.

a(a-1) Under the leadership of the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities, collaborate withlocal industry/governments/citizens/ academia andwork on common issues, taking into consideration ofregional characteristics.
(a-2) For carrying out research projects, effectively use
the Center's researcher system.
(a-3) Ensure utilization of human resources whilerevising and improving the "Collection of Research
Seeds" and "List of Off-campus Public Lectures andIntroduction of Lecturers," and releasing them to the
public.

JCD (a-1) Focusing on the following local projects, we
collaborate with local industry/governments/citizens/academia and work on common issues, taking into
consideration of regional characteristics.
① Exploration of Aizu's cuisine② Resource-finding and interaction project forSouthern Aizu
③ Design of a brochure for promotion of "local
production and local consumption"④ Fukushima craft upskilling project(a-2) We employed three specially-appointed
researchers to the Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities for further promotion of projects and offcampus public lectures.
(a-3) We updated the "Collection of Research Seeds"
and "List of Off-campus Public Lectures andIntroduction of Lecturers" and posted them on theCollege's website. They were also distributed to themembers (42 organizations) of the Steering
Committee of the Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities.

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3. Evaluation by Item
SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN (THE 2ND TERM)

FY 2012 ANNUAL PLAN
Status of Achievement and Reasons

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

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Item 2. Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Research Item 2. Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Research

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(2) Measures for achievement of goals regarding improvement ofsystems, etc. for promotion of research

アア The University of Aizu（ア） In order to connect research activities and societysystematically and strategically, with the UBIC as acore organization, promote projects with high social
needs and obtain external research funds proactively.

(2) Measures for achievement of goals regarding improvement ofsystems, etc. for promotion of research

アア The University of Aizu（ア） In order to obtain external funds, promote the following
activities: 1) matching between research seeds and needsfrom the industry which is conducted by the Business
Collaboration Coordinator at UBIC, 2) organizing technology
explanatory meetings to introduce research seeds tocompanies, and 3) promotion of projects jointly organized withcompanies, etc. of the purpose of support of revitalizationfrom the earthquake disaster.

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CAS

5

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3

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0

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Evaluation

0

The Business Collaboration Coordinator at UBIC didmatching between research seeds and needs from theindustry. Also, we organized technology explanatory
meetings to introduce our research seeds tocompanies, and acquired the national government's
large-scale research funds jointly with companies fordisaster revitalization purposes. We started theseprojects.
On these grounds, we have evaluated that this item
surpassed the plan.
1. Matching between research seeds and needs fromcompanies 【Same as 1-2-(1)-(キ)】(1) Demonstration at exhibitions: 12 exhibitions (FY
2011: 8 exhibitions)
At "Innovation Japan 2012" in September 2012, weadvertized our new technology to many companies inJapan through demonstration of a "new technology tohide confidential information in synthetic images,"using actual equipment. The inventor of thistechnology explained technical matters to visitors at
the exhibition booth. Our research seeds were
proactively advertized to the public.
(2) In November, we held the 3rd "UoA New
Technology Seminar" in Koriyama City in collaboration
with partner financial organizations. Four UoA faculty
members explained their technological seeds underpatent application including commercialization toparticipants (30 participants)

(3) In February 2013, we organized "UoA New
Technology Explanatory Meeting" in Tokyo jointly with
JST, at which five UoA faculty members explained
their technological seeds under patent application,
aiming at commercialization, to companies outside
Fukushima Prefecture. (90 participants)
2. Introduction of research seeds(1) In June 2012, we published "2012 UoA Collectionof Research Seeds" to introduce our research seeds
and distributed it to private companies including
partner financial organizations. It was also posted on
UBIC's website for publicity.
3. UoA-companies collaborative projects forrevitalization(1) Tohoku IT Fusion (METI): 118,015,359 JPY(2) Regional Innovation Strategy Support Program(MEXT): 37,196,326 JPY(3) Industry-University Collaborative Innovation
Promotion Program (METI): 1,992,727 JPY (Total
budget for the period from FY 2012 to FY 2014:
640,000,000 JPY (proposed)Ａ（イ） With regard to lifestyle and health counseling, a counselor（イ） In each cluster at the Research Center for Advanced
PS(Student Consultation Room), a nurse (Medical Treatment
Information Science and Technology (CAIST), conduct
Room), Grievance Counselors (Grievance Counseling Office,pioneering research and research corresponding to
Grievance Processing Committee), Counselor for Sexualsocial needs in a cross-disciplinary field.
Harassment (Committee for Prevention of Sexual
harassment) and staff members of the Student Affairs
Division shall cooperatively work for students. Discussestablishment of a more efficient counseling system.

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ARC-Space is involved in development of importantequipment, etc. for many deep space exploration
programs such as "Hayabusa 2 Project" to belaunched in 2014 and Jupiter probe "JUICE Project" tobe launched in 2020. Also, UoA is one of themembers of the planning team for the Mars probe"MELOS" to be launched in 2020s and the Moon
lander "SELENE-2".
ARC-Environment carried out micro-scale weather
forecast and hindcast experiments to investigate
weather in Tohoku region (especially in Fukushima
Prefecture) and collaborative research on seasonal
forecasts with APEC Climate Center and University ofColumbia. Also, we attained results in useful
application for PCs and mobile terminals and low-costenvironment sensors/loggers for micro-climate
research.

ARC-Medical started collaborative research with
Fukushima Medical University, regarding dynamics
underlying motions of cell organelles in microscopy
images for quality control, and understanding diseaseaccompanied with maturation and degradation onproteins. Also, we attained results in collaborative
research with the University of Tokyo, regarding image
and dynamical pattern analysis of intracellular spacefor cancer study. We are planning to apply for JSTCREST funding program.
As explained above, each Cluster conducted
research toward its goals through collaboration withmultiple universities and research institutions, andattainted results surpassing the plan.
Also, we actively worked on regional contributions,such as public lectures for high school students,
showing our presence to inside/outside Japan.

Ａ（ウ） Based on the University of Aizu Intellectual Property
Strategy, enhance the system to provide University facultywith instructions, advice and/or consultation regarding
intellectual property, in order to promote patent application
resulting from faculty’s research seeds and effectively
manage intellectual property belonging to the University.

（ウ） Deepen understanding of University faculty throughCAS
instructions, advice and/or consultation regarding
intellectual property provided by UBIC, promote patentapplication resulting from faculty’s research seeds andeffectively manage intellectual property belonging to
the University.

Through talks on intellectual property between UBIC
and faculty members seeking consultations, faculty
deepened understanding on intellectual property.
Also, we promoted patent activities for faculty's
research seeds. UoA-owned intellectual property was
efficiently operated and managed. On these grounds,
we have evaluated that the item surpassed the plan.
1. Consultation requests from UoA faculty members
FY 2012: 40 cases (FY 2011: 26 cases)
2. Promotion of patented research seeds(1) Patent application: 6 cases (FY 2011: 5 cases)(2) Examination request: 3 cases (FY 2011: 3 cases)(3) Patented: 7 cases (FY 2011: 4 cases)
3. Job-related Invention Review Committee: 6
meetings (FY 2011: 4 meetings)

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（エ） Allocate internal research funds, taking into accountresearch fields regarded as emphasized goals of the
University.

（エ） For research fields regarded as emphasized goals of the

イ

イ

CAS

University, set up allocation categories in competitive
research funds, select research themes for allocation of theresearch funds.

For FY 2012 Competitive Research Funding, weestablished a funding category, "Mid-term Plan
Category," focusing on "strategic research," "CAISTprioritized research" and "leading-edge research on
renewable energy and smart-grid IT research."【Six applications for Mid-term Plan Category, all ofwhich were accepted】
Toward Fukushima's revitalization, we establishedanother funding category, "Revitalization Category," inorder to promote research for the 3.11 disaster
revitalization by IT.
【Ten applications, six of which were accepted】
Those categories were established within the range
of internal research funds and research results wereattained. On these grounds, this item was carried out
as planned.

Ｂ
イ The Junior College

イ The Junior College（ア） In order to support research which can flexibly respond （ア） With the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities taking JCD
the leading role, in order to contribute development of local
to diversifying needs, review the support
communities in cooperation with industry, government andorganization/system and research schemes, and create
citizens, create organization/system and research schemes
the environment which promotes effective and efficient
support research which can flexibly respond to diversifying
research activities.
needs.

イ The Junior College
For promotion of the Competitive Research Funding(including the Revitalization Category), off-campus
seminars and commissioned research corresponding
to local needs, the existing organizations including theDeans and Directors Council, the Planning andManagement Committee, and the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities, were usedeffectively and flexibly.
Research achievements were shared with the publicthrough "Research Proceedings,""CiNii," or our official
website, while updating "Collection of Seeds."
Through these activities, information was provided topromote collaboration with local communities andcompanies, and rejuvenation of the region.

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（イ） Review the research schemes, in order to fully makeuse of the College’s wide-ranging fields ofspecialization, including studies on industry,
management, designing, information, environments,
local administration, nutrition, cookery, health andwelfare, childcare and nursing care, etc.

（イ） Taking into account support of revitalization from the

JCD

Through flexible operation of the existing researchsystem, we carried out revitalization projects (including
learning support programs, green tourism program,kids college program, Fukushima craft upskilling
project). Also, within the frame of the Competitive
Research Funding, Revitalization Category, projects
making use of the College's wide ranging expertise
were carried out, for example, surveys on temporary
housing's living environment and proposal for
improvement, repair of cultural assets using
lacquering skills, visual design to support Fukushima
PR caravan, surveys for construction of "social bonds"
among the 3.11 quake victims.

（ウ） In order to support faculty’s superior activities, improve the（ウ） With outside training programs and the internal
JCD
competitive research funds, support faculty’s diversified
research activities.

One faculty member made use of the outside training
program, and another was accepted for theCompetitive Research Funding. Faculty members
were supported in their diversifying research activities.
In FY 2012, the new category, Revitalization Category,was established, for which four proposals were
accepted.

internal competitive research system and outside training
programs.

earthquake and societal changes, discuss how to shareproject research fully making use of the College’s wideranging fields of specialization and local issues, andpossibilities for promotion of local collaboration, and flexibly
operate the research schemes towards resolution of issues.

ＡＡ（エ） Regarding intellectual property, the Center for Rejuvenation（エ） Discuss management and operation of intellectualof Local Communities shall be responsible for management
property at the Center for Rejuvenation of Local
and administration, taking into consideration characteristics ofCommunities.
research results.

JCD

We collected other universities' information regarding
intellectual property management, and discussed
improvement of our management. For example, useof designs developed in commissioned research for
local regions, management of IPs generated throughdesign competitions held as part of hands-on
education.

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3. Evaluation by Item
SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN (THE 2ND TERM)

FY 2012 ANNUAL PLAN
Status of Achievement and Reasons

I Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Improvement of the
Quality of Education/Research Conducted at the University
3. Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Contribution to
Item Local Communities(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding collaboration andcooperation with local communities, etc.

I Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Improvement of the
Quality of Education/Research Conducted at the University
3. Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Contribution to
Item Local Communities(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding collaboration andcooperation with local communities, etc.

アア

The University of Aizu（ア） Establish fundamental policies regarding contribution
to local communities.

The University of Aizu

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Evaluation

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8

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11

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1

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0

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7

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9

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1

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0

ア The University of Aizu（ア） In order to demonstrate “how to contribute to local

CAS
communities” in the unique method of the University, making PS
full use of the characteristics in “advanced ICT research,”
PPR

In order to establish the University’s fundamental policies
for local contribution, in cooperation with all relevant othersections, preparation of the draft of the "University of Aizu
Local Contribution Policies (tentative name)" was in process
in FY 2012. Following the establishment of the "University of
Aizu Revitalization Center" in March, 2013, the policies willbe established taking into account objectives and activities of
the Center.

（イ） イ-1 Promote use of University facilities by the general public MS
through the University website to increase general public
SAD
users.
CAS(ｲ-1) Use of University facilities by the general public waspromoted through PR on the University website, etc. The
walking path and parks on campus were frequently used bycitizens.
【Number of cases of facility use in FY 2012】-Auditorium 33 (FY 2011: 21, increase of 57.1%)-Lecture Hall 69 (FY 2011:54, increase of 27.8%)(ｲ-2) Efforts have been made to maintain the user-friendly
environment for use of the University athletic facilities byorganizations in the local communities. For use of facilities
by public organizations, etc. for their cultural and/or athletic
activities, use fees have been exempted or reduced, in aneffort to promote facility use by external organizations.
Especially in FY 2012, the new rules for
exemption/reduction of use fees of athletic facilities wereadditionally established, for the purpose of supporting
revitalization activities by the municipal governments
affected by the nuclear accident.
(ｲ-3) The open space of UBIC was provided as a venue forpromotion of university-industry collaboration andinteractions with local communities. Two ICT-related
seminars were jointly held with University-led ventures at 3-D
Theater, as in the annual plan.

“development of IT human resources,” “university-industry
collaboration” and “internationality,” prepare the “University of
Aizu Local Contribution Policies (tentative name).”Ｂ（イ） As a university open to local communities, promote
opening of University facilities for use by the generalpublic.

Also, discuss increase of the number of University facilities toopen for use by the general public. (MS)イ-2 (SAD)
イ-3 Provide the open space of UBIC as a venue forpromotion of university-industry collaboration and relationshipbetween the local communities. (CAS)Ａ

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Continue opening of the University Library and the athleticground to the general public to promote the use of University
facilities by people outside the University.

JCD

Opening of the Library and the athletic ground to thegeneral public was continued. The Library was used by 382
individuals and the athletic ground by a total of 237
organizations/8,287 individuals.
For 47 days after October 2012, the gymnasium and theathletic ground had been provided for use for PE classes of
Okuma Junior High School, which helped them to improvean educational environment.

PPR<Public lectures conducted in FY 2012>- TRY Series: 10 (6 in FY 2011)- Lectures (including seminars):16 (9 in FY 2011)- Lectures by University students: 1 (1 in FY 2011)*One of “TRY Series” was conducted at Keiko Do in AizuWakamatsu.

Ａ（ウ） Provide lifelong education by actively offering public lectures, （ウ） Taking into account what has been discussed by the
etc., taking advantage of intellectual resources possessed by
Community Affairs and Planning Committee,
the University, and hold public lectures by dispatched facultyproactively organize public lectures, etc.
members at locations outside the University, based onrequests from local communities.

<Off-Campus Lectures>
19 lectures were conducted in FY 2012 (18 in FY 2011).

Ｂ（エ） Conduct research regarding content of education, teachingmaterials and IT tools, etc., in cooperation with the Fukushima
Prefectural Board of Education, aiming to improve scholastic
abilities, especially in mathematics, physics and English, of
junior and senior high school students in Fukushima
Prefecture. In particular, the University shall further enhancecollaboration with Aizu Gakuho High School, based on the
University-high school cooperation agreement.

（エ） Consider projects toward academic progress of junior and

SAD（オ） Continue proactive implementation of off-campus lectures

In terms of off-campus lectures, requests collected at the
SAD【SRS】 beginning of the fiscal year from high schools within the

Requests of campus tours by junior and senior high school
senior high schools in the Prefecture at the request of【SRS】 students inside and outside the Prefecture were
Fukushima Prefectural Board of Education.
accommodated, and on such occasions, explanations on our
Based on the cooperation agreement with Aizu Gakuho
university’s education were provided. The University
High School, dispatch our faculty members for lectures at thecooperated in sending students as assistants to support
high school and accept high school students to classes
science education as part of the project led by Fukushima
conducted at the University.
Prefectural Board of Education.
Based on the cooperation agreement with Aizu Gakuho
High School, our faculty members were sent for “SpotLectures” for math and English language at the high school.

Ｂ（オ） Promote contribution to local communities throughactivities, including off-campus lectures targeted forhigh school students in and outside Fukushima
Prefecture.

targeted for high school students in and outside Fukushima
Prefecture.
Assist enhancement of science education at high schools inand outside the Prefecture as well as the Super Science HighSchool (SSH) program conducted at high schools in the
Prefecture.

Prefecture were proactively accommodated. As for highschools outside the Prefecture, faculty members were sent
for off-campus lectures if requested. As a result, off-campus
lectures were conducted at a total of 23 high schools both
inside and outside the Prefecture.
As part of enhancement of science education, including
promotion of the Super Science High School (SSH) program,the University assisted Yonezawa Kojokan High School, andFukushima High School in addition to Aizu Gakuho HighSchool, Aizu High School and Iwaki High School.

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（カ） Cooperate in research and development with medical （カ） Promote activities for matching research seeds with needsfrom companies which is conducted by the Businessinstitutions and organizations related to agriculture andCollaboration Coordinator at UBIC, and contributeforestry in the region, so as to contribute todevelopment of products and/or services by relevant
development of products and services by thosecompanies, etc.
institutions, etc.

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Centered around the Business Collaboration Coordinator at
UBIC, for the purpose of promotion of collaboration between
the University and local companies, "Morning Salon," wasorganized in FY 2010 to meet on a monthly basis forexchange of opinions over breakfast with Aizu BusinessNetwork Forum (ANF), a consortium of the Aizu area. In FY
2012, 4 meetings were held, so that the University could
provide technical consultation and information forcompanies, and at the same time, collect needs from local
companies.
Currently, people concerned are meeting regularly topromote “Aigamos* Project” (or “Duck Project”) toward a test
demonstration to be held within FY 2013. Accordingly, theannual plan was implemented as scheduled.
*"Aigamos": Starting with information exchange at an "ANF
Morning Salon" meeting, faculty members and people from
ANF member companies decided to produce robots. This
project is called “Aigamos,” aiming to promote automatedfarming. Just like ducks used in a farming method, called“Aigamo farming method,” groups of robots operated by
sensor network technology will be moving around in ricepaddies, as their paddling movement is expected to prevent
weeds from growing.

Ｂ（キ） Host the “Computer Science Summer Camp” and the （キ） キ-1 Host the “Computer Science Summer Camp” inPScooperation with relevant organizations and entities.
“Personal Computing Contest for High School Students
キ-2 The Prefectural Government, the University and thein Japan” in cooperation with relevant organizations
Executive Committee of Personal Computing Contest for Highand entities, etc., in order to nurture individuals who will
School Students in Japan will jointly organize the “Personal
support the information society and to publicize theComputing Contest for High School Students in Japan” in
University’s distinctive characteristics and strengths
order to nurture IT human resources with broader perspective.
nationwide through these events.

78(ｷ-1) The "16th Computer Science Summer Camp (CSSC)
2012" was held at the University of Aizu under thesponsorship of the Executive Committee comprised of 12
organizations/institutions including a local NPO,
municipalities, and companies, etc. A total of 73 students
from junior and senior high schools nationwide participatedin the camp, offering 3 courses such as JAVA programming,etc.
(ｷ-2) For the 10th "Personal Computing Contest for HighSchool Students in Japan (PC Koshien 2012)", a record
number of 1,770 entries were received from all over Japanfor four categories, including the mobile contents category as
an official category, as well as programming, digital contents
and computer graphics. To specifically celebrate the 10thcontest, in an effort to make the event more attractive ever,creative measures for staging were tried out by increasing
the number of entries for the final round and holding the 10th
anniversary reception, etc.

Ａ（ク） Promote research and development on broadspectrum ideas for computer operation responding tovarious needs and scenes of life.

（ク） As social infrastructure is changing through integration with（ケ） Through cooperation with Fukushima Medical
University, etc., focus on R&D on IT related to medical
support and perform activities, maintaining close
communication with local communities.

（ケ） Regarding the survey on Prefectural citizens’ healthCAS

The research project, “Research and development on
Smart-grit information infrastructure to realize sustainable
and cyclic society” was started upon its acceptance for“Regional Innovation Strategic Support Program” subsidized
by MEXT in August, 2012, with two researchers invited fromoutside the University who have knowledge and skills
necessary for research and development in the field ofrecyclable energy. (Duration: from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
In November, the University exhibited the content of theresearch project accepted for the program mentioned above
at Fukushima Revitalization and Recyclable Energy Industry
Fair 2012. Also, the University collected information on thefield of recyclable energy. This means the annual plan wasachieved as scheduled.

CAS

In order to ensure security measures for management ofdata regarding the Prefectural citizens’ health survey, theUniversity participated in the "Special Committee for thePrefectural Citizens’ Health Survey Database" organized by
Fukushima Medical University for discussion on systemdevelopment and security measures for crisis management
to realize data management which can be trusted by
prefectural citizens at ease. Taking advantage of its
expertise as a university specializing in information
technology, the University made proposals so that
Fukushima Medical University can make use of theirknowledge on health management and medical treatment
accumulated through long-term support provided forprefectural citizens for the sake of the next generation. Thismeans the annual plan was achieved as scheduled.

information technology and the University is in need ofunderstanding of diversified social needs, the University willcollect information at exhibitions, etc. regarding Smart Grid,etc., to support research and development conducted at the
University.

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management conducted by Fukushima Medical University,
the relevant data must be properly managed, so that
Prefectural citizens can feel secure leaving personal data to
the relevant organization. To that end, the University, taking
advantage of its expertise as a university specializing in
information technology, will provide support for systemdevelopment and security measures for crisis management.

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（コ） Promote collaborative research with Fukushima Medical
University and other universities inside and outside of
Fukushima Prefecture, while taking full advantage of thecharacteristics of each university. With those universities
working together, also promote joint seminars and workshops
for faculty and administrative staff development. In addition,
the University shall hold joint meetings and lectures, etc.
among those universities for periodic exchange of
information, so as to promote effective utilization of
information obtained at those meetings in the University
management.

（コ） コ-1 Conduct collaborative research with vicinal universities
and research institutes for support of revitalization from theearthquake, from a perspective of information technology,
such as image analysis, security measures, etc. (CAS)コ-2 Participate in collaborative projects, including strategic
support programs, etc. implemented by “Academia
Consortium Fukushima” and promote effective utilization of
information obtained from those programs in the University
management.

CASPS

コ-1 Upon acceptance of a project for METI’s Research andDevelopment Program for Creation of New Industry by IT
Integration in March, 2012, in cooperation with Tohoku
University, NTT Data. Co., the University conducted the
project for social infrastructure checks using CLOUD. In
concrete term, the University did the following: collection of
information by using mobile terminals, checking of roaddamages and monitoring of bridges and buildings using
MEMS sensor and M2M technology. One of the functions of
the Revitalization Center, the University took the lead indevelopment of “Collaborative Could”, where people in thelocal communities work together.
Upon acceptance of a project for MEXT’s “Regional
Innovation Strategic Support Program” in June, 2012,
universities, etc. in the Prefecture (including Fukushima
University, the University of Aizu, the Department ofEngineering of Nihon University, Iwaki Meisei University,
Fukushima Prefecture Industry Promotion Center) started
working on research aiming for “industry accumulation andconstruction of sustained recyclable society towardrealization of Fukushima as the place to take the lead in
generation of recyclable energy,” by inviting researchers inyounger generation to play a leading role in the future, in
cooperation with Fukushima Prefectural Government andAdvanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST). The
University of Aizu started “Research and development on
Smart-grit information infrastructure to realize sustainable
and cyclic society” with two researchers invited fromcompanies. This means the annual plan was achieved asscheduled.
コ-2 In the project accepted for MEXT’s “Inter-university
Collaboration for Educational Promotion,” the University
made full use of the membership of “Academia Consortium
Fukushima (ACF)”, in various programs listed below*, as wellas creation of the leaflet introducing universities inFukushima Prefecture, for the sake of recruiting applicants toour university, SD, FD and betterment of education.
*1) In the tour program, “Visiting Universities in Fukushima,”
five students and teachers were accepted from high schools
in neighboring prefectures.
2) SD Joint Training Program: three administrative personnel
members participated
3) Lecture on Measures against Stress: two personnel
members who are responsible for student careerdevelopment.
4) FD discussion camp: one faculty member and one student
participated.

80Ｂ（サ） Conduct various activities including seminars, incooperation with private organizations, in order tocontribute to nurturing of human resources andrejuvenation of local communities.

（サ） Hold “Java Programming Workshops” for working people at
UBIC, implement “University-Industry Forum,” for local
companies, in cooperation with local chambers of commerce,and cooperate in the programs for development of IT humanresources, which is conducted by “Aizu Software Linkage
Firm” (Aizu SLF Committee).

CAS

In order to contribute to human resource development andrejuvenation of the local communities, the University workedon the events listed below in cooperation with University-led
ventures. This means the annual plan was achieved asscheduled.
<Events>【The University of Aizu New Technology Seminar】
Date: November, 2012, Location: Koriyama City, Program:
Matching between the University's research seeds andneeds of companies in Fukushima Prefecture through the
explanations on invented technologies claimed in pending
patent applications by four of our faculty aiming at
commercialization. This was the third seminar co-hosted byfinancial organizations with which our University has
research collaboration. (Number of participants: 30)【AIZU IT AKI Forum 2012】
In October, the University's own event, AIZU IT AKI Forum2012 was held with co-sponsorship from 26 organizations.
At this forum, information was disseminated regarding how toutilize cutting-edge IT, with the keynote lecture on “scenario
toward rebirth of Japan,” three different sessions titled,“Revitalization Project,” “IT front line” and “Mobile solution
now.” (Number of participants: 640)

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【University-Industry Collaboration Forum】
Co-hosted with University-led ventures, etc., forums withdifferent themes indicated below were held for local
communities and companies.
<Details>- December, Theme: “Security” with 50 participants(co-hosted with University–led ventures)- January, Theme: “Transition of IT and its future vision” with
40 participants (co-hosted with Aizu-Wakamatsu municipal
government)- January, Theme: “Screening of SIGGRAPH2012CG” with
25 participants (co-hosted with University–led ventures)【Other lectures including multimedia workshops】○Introductory Java Programming (5-day seminar from
September 26 to October 2) Number of participants: 17
Earnings: 42 thousand yen (3,000 yen per participant, free
for individuals seeking employment)○Introductory Java Programming (5-day seminar from
October 3 to October 10) Number of participants: 8,
Earnings: 18 thousand yen (3,000 yen per participant, free
for individuals seeking employment)イ

The Junior College（ア） For promotion of further contribution to local regions,establish fundamental policies for local contribution.

イイ The Junior College

The Junior College（ア） Establish fundamental policies for local contribution within FY JCD
2012.

Fundamental policies for regional contribution wasestablished and posted on the Website.
1) Enhancement of industry-academia-resident-municipal
collaboration with local organizations
2) Promotion of supportive activities for education and lifelong learning in the local communities
3) Promotion of student-participatory/practical education
4) Improvement of educational/research activities andpromotion of information disclosure5) Opening of facilities to the public
6) Promotion of supportive activities for revitalization fromthe Great East Earthquake and the subsequent nuclear
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（イ） Proactively work on student-participatory/hands-on
education, off-campus/on-campus public lectures,symposiums, seminars, workshops and research on
solution of local issues, etc.

（イ） With the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities as a（ウ） In order to further contribute to local regions and（ウ） Discuss assignment of full-time staff to operate theCenter for Rejuvenation of Local Communities.

communities, discuss enhancement of the administration
system through assignment of full-time researchers and staff
to the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities, etc.

JCD

For student-participatory/hands-on education, students
dealt with local issues toward their solution throughGraduation Research and local project exercises, andproactively participated in design competitions and manydifferent volunteer activities.
A total of five special lectures and public lectures were heldwith a record of 530 participants. 90 off-campus lecture
themes in 13 fields were offered and a total of 154 offcampus lectures were held with 8,095 participants. (FY 2011:
100 off-campus lectures with 4,962 participants) Out ofthese, 17 lectures were held at request of primary, juniorhigh and high schools and education boards, etc.
As for collaboration with high schools, faculty members
were sent to Aizu Gakuho Junior/ Senior High School fourtimes and had an exchange of educational/research
information. For Yamagata Commercial High School, tworemote classes were held.

JCD

The director, the deputy director, researchers, a center
researcher (in concurrent positions respectively), a local
coordinator (a part-time position) and three adjacentresearchers (faculty members who had retired from theCollege), increasing from one to three, were assigned to theCenter for Rejuvenation of Local Communities. Discussion
will be continued to enhance the operating structure,including assignment of full-time regular personnel.

JCD

The “Collection of Research Seeds” of which publication
was started in FY 2008, was updated for distribution toindividuals concerned, and collaboration with localorganizations was promoted. We worked oncommissioned/collaborative projects listed below: 1)
Exploration of Aizu Goodies (commissioned by Aizu Region
Development Bureau), 2) Minami Aizu Resource
Digging/Exchange Promotion Project (commissioned byMinami Aizu Region Development Bureau), 3) creation ofpamphlet to promote local production for local consumption(commissioned by Aizu-Wakamatsu municipal government),4) Survey and Study on Aizu-Misato machi (commissioned
by Aizu-Misato machi) and 5) Fukushima Craft Skill-up
Project (in cooperation with Aizu-Wakamatsu TechnicalSupport Center of High-Tech Plaza, subsidized by
Fukushima Prefecture Industry Promotion Center).

core organization, implement student-participatory/hands-on
education, off-campus/on-campus public lectures,symposiums, seminars, workshops.
Especially promote student-participatory/hands-on
education, through further enhancement of the exercise
course, “Local Project Exercise,” and establishment of a new
course, “Special Exercise for Support of Revitalization fromthe Earthquake,” and in the form of graduation research.

ＡＣ（エ） Work on solution of local issues through cooperation（エ） Make use of the “Collection of Research Seeds” and jointly
participate in projects conducted by Aizu Region
with prefectural/municipal governments and Academia
Development Bureau, Minami Aizu Region Development
Consortium Fukushima in administration policy making
Bureau and local municipal governments, etc.
and implementation.

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Ａ（オ） In collaboration with various bodies including privateorganizations such as NPOs, and private companies,
etc., nurture human resources and work on solution of
local issues.

（オ） Promote collaboration with the private sector, including NPOs JCD
through off-campus lectures, student-participatory/hands-on
education and other various projects, and jointly contribute to
local revitalization in terms of human resource development
and formation of knowledge-based society.

For promotion of collaboration with the private sector,
including NPOs, the Junior College participated in thefollowing two projects: 1) making proposals for the recipe for“Aizu Irodori Gozen” in cooperation with AEON Eaheart Co.
and Aizu-Wakamatsu municipal government. 2)
development of Yae no Sakura Sweets, making use ofvegetables traditionally grown in the Aizu Area, as a
‘Fukushima Revitalization Project Based on the Heisei
version of “Aizu Nohsho (or Aizu Farming TechniqueBooks)”’ promoted in agriculture-commerce-industry
collaboration, subsidized by METI.
In the form of participation in design competitions, requests
from eights local companies were accommodated for
promotion of collaboration.
For off-campus lectures and student-participatory/hands-on
education, see the description of 1-(3)-1-イ(イ) above.

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3. Evaluation by Item
SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN (THE 2ND TERM)

FY 2012 ANNUAL PLAN
Status of Achievement and Reasons

I Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Improvement of the
Quality of Education/Research Conducted at the University
3. Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Contribution to
Item Local Communities

I Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Improvement of the
Quality of Education/Research Conducted at the University
3. Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Contribution to
Item Local Communities

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(2) Specific measures regarding promotion of regional industry(2) Specific measures regarding promotion of regional industryＡア

The University of Aizu（ア） Proactively provide knowledge and expertise of ourfaculty members to support diversified development
and cultivation of markets by companies and research
institutions, etc. in Fukushima Prefecture.

ア

The University of Aizu

1

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2

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0

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Evaluation0

ア The University of Aizu（ア） The Business Collaboration Coordinator will explore
CAS
needs from companies and match them with researchseeds. The University will organize technicalexplanatory meetings where inventors will provide
explanations on the basis of practical use of inventions
to companies, in order to promote technologicaltransfer to companies in the Prefecture.

The activities indicated below were conducted to introduce
University’s research seeds, match them with company
needs, and promote technology transfer to corporations asscheduled according to the annual plans.
○ Matching of University’s technical seeds and companies’
business needs
Participation in technical exhibitions: 12 cases (8 cases in
FY 2011)(1) Innovation Japan in September: Presentation anddemonstration on “New technology to hide confidential
information in synthetic image” was made by the inventor.
(2) The 3rd "University of Aizu New Technology Seminar"organized in cooperation with the banking establishment inNovember: Four faculty members from the University
respectively provided explanations on technologies for whichpatent applications had been filed, presenting a vision forcommercial viabilities of each seed. (30 participants)(3) The “University of Aizu New Technology Explanatory
Meeting” held in cooperation with JST in Tokyo in February
2013: Five faculty members from the University provided
explanations on their technical seeds. (90 participants)○ Introduction of research seeds
In June, 2012, the "Collection of Research Seeds of the
University 2012”was published for distribution toorganizations in private sector, including banking
establishments and of municipal governments, and suchinformation was posted on the UBIC webpage.

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（イ） Conduct seminars which will help create university-led
venture businesses, and promote various forms ofcooperation with existing university-led venturebusinesses.

（イ） Organize the “University of Aizu Kumo Saloon”, etc. to CAS
share advanced technological information and promote
efforts in collaboration with University-led venturebusiness companies.

"The University of Aizu Kumo (Cloud) Salon" met eighttimes for sharing information on advanced information
technology and on IT-related business, and activities incollaboration with university-led venture businesses, such as
three IT related seminars, were implemented as scheduledaccording to the annual plans.

イイ

イ The Junior College

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The Junior College

The Junior College（ア） Under the leadership of the Center for Rejuvenation of （ア） Centering around the Center for Rejuvenation of Local JCD
Local Communities, carry out joint research throughCommunities, promote local industry-governmentindustry-government-university collaboration and work
university collaboration in concrete terms and develop
on revitalization of local industry and rejuvenation ofcommissioned projects, taking advantage of local
depopulated/hilly regions.
resources, including history, culture, tradition, nature,industry, products, and vacant houses. Through suchactivities, contribute to increase in the number ofpeople who can interact with each other, promotion of
settlement and/or residence in two regions and local
revitalization, in an effort to development of local
industry and culture.

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As in the collaborative projects listed below,
projects/research featuring local distinctiveness were
promoted:
1) Exploration of Aizu Goodies
2) Minami Aizu Resource Digging/Exchange Promotion
Project
3) Creation of the pamphlet to promote local production for
local consumption4) Survey and Study on Aizu-Misato machi
5) Creation of the pamphlet to promote dietary education
6) Fukushima Craft Skill-up ProjectThrough establishment of revitalization projects listed
below, we supported interaction between parents andchildren evacuating from the disaster affected areas andlocal people:
1) Learning Support Project2) Green Tourism Support Project3) Kids’ College ProjectＡ3. Evaluation by Item
SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN (THE 2ND TERM)

FY 2012 ANNUAL PLAN
Status of Achievement and Reasons

I Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Improvement of the
Quality of Education/Research Conducted at the University

Evaluation

I Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Improvement of the
Quality of Education/Research Conducted at the University

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Item 4. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding International Exchange Item 4. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding International Exchange

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3

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3

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0

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0

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3

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3

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0

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0

(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding promotion ofinternational exchangeアPromote activities related to international exchange on
the initiative of the Center for Strategy of International
Programs, and take follow-up measures to further
promote international research collaboration andstudent exchange, etc. in an efficient and organizedmanner, through continuous improvement of the
University’s international exchange structure.

(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding promotion ofinternational exchangeア（ア-1）The University as a whole will conduct activities related PS
to international exchange on the initiative of the Center for
Strategy of International Programs, international exchange,
taking into account suggestions from the Advisory Board.
（ア-2） Make in-house announcements of activities by theCenter for Strategy of International Programs on a constantbasis, in order to share information among staff and faculty
members, and proactively publicize University’s international
exchange activities by means of the University website andmass media, in an effort to make use of relevant
achievements for the benefit of local communities.
（ア-3） Follow up international collaborative research, etc.

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ア-1 On the initiative of the Center for Strategy ofInternational Programs, the University conductedexchange activities with universities overseas,
centered around members of the Advisory Board whoare assigned to each region and faculty members
serving as contacts with respective institutes. As theresult, Academic Exchange Partenership agreementswith four universities from three countries were newly
sighned in AY2012. The relationship and cooperative
framework with partner institutes was enhanced
through visits by the UoA president, etc.
ア-2 In-house announcements of activities were madeby the Center for Strategy of International Programs
on a constant basis, and information on relevant
activities was proactively publicized by means of the
University website and mass media. In an effort tomake use of achievements for the benefit of local
communities, international students participated inevents upon request.
ア-3 International Research Institute was establishedto promote joint research with Chaoyang University ofTechnology and supportive activities were conducted
for acceptance of cooperative researchers overseas.

Ａイ

Promote exchange with universities in many different
countries including partner universities, etc. Whenextending or concluding an exchange agreement,closely review details of the agreement from strategic
perspectives. By doing this, substantive exchange of
faculty members and students, and collaborative
research, etc. shall be further promoted.

イ（イ-1）Select specific partner institutes from among those with PS
which the University concluded an exchange agreement inorder to promote prioritized partnership in concrete terms.
（イ-2）Discuss with partner institutes toward development ofan environment for student exchange and implement a shortterm study abroad program and training program for students.
（イ-3）Apply for programs publicly inviting proposals related tointernational exchange activities, which suit our University.

イ-1 Prioritized partner institutes were selected andinvitation of individuals representing such institutes toour 20th anniversary ceremony in the next fiscal year
was planned in an effort to promote prioritized
partnership in concrete terms.
イ-2 Eight students were sent to RHIT on the shortterm study abroad program in FY 2012. One more
students was also sent to RHIT on an one-year
program with a credit transfer system, making use of
external fund.
イ-3 Some of our proposals regarding international
exchange were accepted for projects supported by theprefectural government and Academia Consortium
Fukushima. 28 applications were made forinternational exchange programs subsidized by JSPS.

ウ

Accept international students in a proactive manner andpromote interactions between international students and local
communities for cross-cultural understanding, so that they
can transmit information regarding current conditions andattraction of Fukushima Prefecture to inside and outside
Japan.

ウ

Proactively accept international students andencourage them to understand the current situation
and attractions of the Prefecture through various
events to interact with people of local communities.

PS

A total of 31 new international students were
accepted in FY 2012 and were encouraged toparticipate in various interactive events with local
citizens. One of our proposals was accepted for the
project, “Support and Survey for Revitalization of
Suburban Communities Making Use of University
Students' Strength” subsidized by the Prefectural
government, and eight international students
participated in the project to promote interaction withthe local communities throughout the year. In addition,
our international students constantly visit primaryschools in the local areas, which helped promotion of
our international exchange strategy.

エ

Provide assistance in planning and holding ofinternational academic conferences, as part of the
University’s activities in supporting international
research collaboration.

エ

Assist international conferences and workshops interms of their planning and management.

PS

The Center for Strategy of International Programs(CSIP) constantly assisted management work ofinternational conferences for sharing joint researchachievements, including doing paper work and visa
procedures, provision of travel expenses, etc. forresearchers invited from partner institutions.
Especially in FY 2012, various activities were
implemented strategically, including excursions aiming
at wiping out harmful rumors following the nuclear
accident.

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オ

Improve the quality of performance of duties related tointernational activities within the University through educationand training of employees who have such duties, including
training seminars for translators at the University to improvetheir skills, and practical education to foreign personnel
advisors.

オ

Improve the quality of performance of duties related to MS
international activities within the University througheducation and training of employees who have suchduties, including training seminars with more practicalcontents for translators at the University.

Three translators participated in external training seminars
to improve their skills (One day between July and August,2012).
A translation and interpretation training seminar was heldfor 4 in-house translators at the University to further improvetheir skills with an invited instructor on February 21, 2013.

カ

Promote international exchange in cooperation with the
University, while discussing a detailed plan for exchange
activities and putting the plan into practice in the order ofactivities having higher feasibility. (The Junior College)

カ

Promote international exchange in cooperation with
the University, while discussing a detailed plan for
exchange activities at the International Exchange
Committee meetings. (The Junior College)

Mr. Adrian Leis from Miyagi University of Education
was invited and gave a lecture on international
exchange.

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MID-TERM PLAN (THE 2ND TERM)

FY 2012 ANNUAL PLAN
Status of Achievement and Reasons

Evaluation

II Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Provision of
Support to Reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake
1.Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Provision of Support toItem Reconstruction Efforts from the Great East Japan Earthquake

II Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Provision of
Support to Reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake
1.Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Provision of Support toItem Reconstruction Efforts from the Great East Japan Earthquake

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0

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(1) Specific measures for nurturing of IT human resources, etc.

(1) Specific measures for nurturing of IT human resources, etc.

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0

ア

Nurture IT human resources, while making efforts toaccumulate IT engineers to the region, in order tovitalize industry through creation of innovations.

ア(ｱ) Continue and further promote the existing training
programs organized by “Aizu SLF (Software LinkageFirm) Conference.”（ア） Continue the existing "Basic Course" for the programs PS
organized by "Aizu SLF (Software Linkage Firm)
Conference" and additionally start "Expert Course."“IT human resource development program” wasimplemented, leading to successful outcome asfollows: A total of 28 out of 36 participants completed
expert courses (for Android, iPhone, businessapplications, web services). A total of 67 out of 98
participants completed basic courses (for IT basics,
Android, iPhone, business applications, web services,
call center).

(ｲ) In cooperation with private companies, organize
more courses for management of technology (MOT)and smart phone applications.

（イ） In cooperation with private companies, start courses
for smart phone applications.

Two camps, offering courses for Smartphone
applications, titled “Aizu Smartphone Application
Hands-on Camp” were implemented (1st camp:
Android, iOS, X-Platform application hand-on courses,
2nd camp: Android/iOS related hardware). A total of
20 participants learned latest technology related to
combination between Smartphone and hardware.

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イ

Through practical and hands-on education, nurture
human resources who can assume a leading role incoping with reconstruction from the Great East Japan
Earthquake. (The Junior College)イ(イ-1) Establish a new course, "Special Exercise for
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Support of Revitalization from the Earthquake" andnurture human resources who can cope with issues
involving reconstruction from the Earthquake throughpractical and hands-on education, "Local Project
Exercise" and Graduation Research seminars, forexample.
（イ-2) Offer public lectures and off-campus lectures for
Akabeko Program and the Center for Rejuvenation of
Local Communities, in an effort to nurture humanresources who can cope with issues involving
reconstruction from the Earthquake.

(イ-1) Established a new course, "Special Exercise for
Support of Revitalization from the Earthquake" todevelop an environment to nurture human resources
who can cope with issues associated withreconstruction from the Earthquake. Students worked
on various graduation research themes, which willlead to revitalization from the Earthquake. Efforts
were made toward development of human resources
with practical problem-solving skills to be especially
utilized for revitalization issues.
（イ-2) We offered seven off-campus lecture themes
related to issues involving the Earthquake and 15
lectures were actually implemented. A special public
lecture organized by the Center for Rejuvenation of
Local Communities, titled “Economic Revitalization in
the Aizu Area and Its Strategy” was given by an invitedlecturer with 122 participants. In January anagreement was concluded for educational
collaboration with Okuma Town Board of Education,and starting from October, the gymnasium and theathletic ground were provided for use for PE classes of
Okuma Junior High School, for proactive support tonurturing of human resources as bearers of our future.

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Provide support to the reconstruction through the
University’s think tank function and expertise.

ウ(ｱ) Continue “Akabeko Program,” and give advice andinstructions regarding the reconstruction.

（ア） Continue “Akabeko Program,” and meet the needs and PPR
requests from citizens including evacuees.

Two events were carried out in Akabeko Program:- Mini-lecture related to radiation at Aizu Misato Town
Community Hall
- Provision of health guidance at "Kids’ College" event
organized by the Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities
The screening of the movie, “Hayabusa: Harukanaru
Kikan” was held with about 250 participants, which
was sponsored by Japan Red Cross Society
Fukushima Branch, and co-sponsored by the
University of Aizu. Prior to the screening, a minilecture was given by one of our faculty members.
At the request of Okuma Town Board of Education,
feasible approaches leading to an improvement inchildren’s scholastic abilities were discussed together,and student volunteers from our university were sent
to “Gambaro Seminar” held at Okuma Junior HighSchool on three days of August.

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FY 2012 ANNUAL PLAN
Status of Achievement and ReasonslI Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Provision of
Support to Reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake
1.Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Provision of Support toItem Reconstruction Efforts from the Great East Japan EarthquakelI Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Provision of
Support to Reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake
1.Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Provision of Support toItem Reconstruction Efforts from the Great East Japan Earthquake

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ア

In order to provide support to reconstruction from theGreat East Japan Earthquake, establish the “Universityof Aizu Revitalization Center for Fukushima andTohoku (provisional name)” and achieve goals
regarding provision of support for the reconstruction inaccordance with the “Vision for Revitalization of
Fukushima Prefecture,” by taking advantage ofcharacteristics as an IT-specialized university.

ア

In order to provide support to reconstruction from the CAS
Great East Japan Earthquake, establish the "Universityof Aizu Revitalization Center for Fukushima andTohoku (provisional name)" following the establishmentof the Preparation Office and the fundamental plans toachieve goals regarding provision of support for thereconstruction in accordance with the “Vision for
Revitalization of Fukushima Prefecture,” by taking
advantage of characteristics as an IT-specialized
university.

In order to provide support to reconstruction from theGreat East Japan Earthquake, the “University of Aizu
Revitalization Center” was established on March 4,2013, following the establishment of the Preparation
Office and the master plan to achieve goals regarding
provision of support for the reconstruction inaccordance with the “Vision for Revitalization of
Fukushima Prefecture,” by taking advantage ofcharacteristics as an IT-specialized university.
Therefore, the annual plan was achieved asscheduled.

イ

Under the leadership of the Center for Rejuvenation of
Local Communities, proactively promote activities
closely related to local regions, such as projects forrevitalization of local industry, rejuvenation of
depopulated/hilly regions and reconstruction of local
communities. (The Junior College)イ

As projects to support revitalization from the
JCD
Earthquake, work on learning support, "Green Tourism"support, "Kids' College" and "Craft Industry" support.

As projects to support revitalization from the
Earthquake, the following activities were conducted.
① Learning support was provided twice a week by
student volunteers at Okuma-machi temporary
housing community center.
② Faculty members and students participated in the“Green Tourism” project, and interacted with
evacuated parents and children who were involved in
the project as owners of rice fields through farming
experience.
③ “Kids' College” was held to offer programs that bothparents and children can enjoy, by taking advantage ofcharacteristics of the academic departments. A totalof 127 parents and children participated in the
programs.
④ Efforts were made to support craft industries inFukushima Prefecture, especially in Aizu area, byworking on the “Fukushima Craft Skill-up Project(supported by Fukushima Industry Promotion Center)”with Aizu-Wakamatsu Technical Support Center ofFukushima Technology Centre.

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SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN (THE 2ND TERM)

FY 2012 ANNUAL PLAN
Status of Achievement and ReasonslI Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Provision of
Support to Reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake
2. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Utilization of IT to
Item Support the Quake RestorationlI Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Provision of
Support to Reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake
2. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Utilization of IT to
Item Support the Quake Restoration(1) Support for Health Surveys, etc. from IT Perspectives

アThrough cooperation with the Fukushima Prefecture
and Fukushima Medical University regarding theprefectural citizens’ medical checkups, from thestandpoint of an IT- specialized university, realize longterm management of data obtained from prefectural
citizens’ medical checkups in a safe manner.

Ａ(1) Support for Health Surveys, etc. from IT Perspectives

アRegarding the survey on Prefectural citizens’ healthmanagement conducted by Fukushima Medical
University, the relevant data must be properly
managed, so that Prefectural citizens can feel secureleaving personal data to the relevant organization. To
that end, the University, taking advantage of its
expertise as a university specializing in information
technology, will provide support for systemmanagement and security measures.

CAS

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Regarding the survey on Prefectural citizens’ healthmanagement conducted by Fukushima Medical
University, the relevant data must be properly
managed, so that Prefectural citizens can feel secureleaving personal data to the relevant organization. To
that end, the University took part in the “Special
Committee on Prefectural Citizen’s Health Survey
Database” hosted by Fukushima Medical University,for examination of security measures that would
involve system development and crisis management.
Taking advantage of its expertise as a university
specializing in information technology, the University
made proposals on support for prefectural citizen’s
long-term health management and medical treatment,so that future generations could utilize knowledge
obtained through health management. Therefore, theannual plan was achieved as scheduled.

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MID-TERM PLAN (THE 2ND TERM)

FY 2012 ANNUAL PLAN
Status of Achievement and ReasonslI Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Provision of
Support to Reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake
2. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Utilization of IT to
Item Support the Quake RestorationlI Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Provision of
Support to Reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake
2. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Utilization of IT to
Item Support the Quake Restoration

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(2) Approaches for Creation of New Industry

Ａ(2) Approaches for Creation of New Industry
アPromote research activities for advanced IT, in orderto establish disaster-resistant, safe and sustainable
environmental society.

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0ア(ｱ) Promote research in the fields of local government （ア） Toward revitalization of Fukushima Prefecture from the CAS
cloud, urban OS* (reconstruction modeling of Hamaearthquake, establish a budget category for support ofdori), tsunami simulation and local weather information,
revitalization from the earthquake in the University
etc.
research funds, in an effort to promote research on*OS: Operating Systemutilization of information technology for renewableenergy.

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The "Revitalization Category" was established in the
University of Aizu Competitive Research Funding.
Toward revitalization of Fukushima Prefecture fromthe earthquake, research proposals in the following
categories were invited from faculty members.
1) Research projects aiming to secure safety andcomfort of Prefectural citizens
2) Research projects aiming to promote renewableenergy3) Research projects aiming at creation of new
industries and promotion of local industries, andactivities for collaboration and exchange with local
communities for revitalization of the Aizu region.
Through implementation of the accepted research
projects, IT research on cutting-edge technology forrenewable energy and smart grid were promoted, andtherefore, the annual plan has been carried out asplanned.
[6 out of 10 proposals were accepted.](Accepted research proposals)1) Surface radiation distribution measurement
technology using KINECT and γcamera
2) Analysis of rumor spreading concerning Tohoku
great earthquake and accident of Fukushima nuclear
power plant and applying to advertisement for
Fukushima3) Development of a Personalized e-Mental Health
System Targeted at the Residents of Fukushima
Prefecture4) An Intelligent Infrastructure with graph-databaseand Messaging Network for realizing Regional Open
Innovations5) A Safe and Secure Situation-aware IoT System for
Support of the Senior Citizen6) Open Data on the Cloud for Revitalization of Aizu
Region（イ） Toward revitalization of Fukushima Prefecture from the CAS(ｲ) Build IT infrastructure for a renewable energy
model, using advanced IT research such as Smart Grid
earthquake, establish a budget category for support ofand Green IT, etc. as a core.
revitalization from the earthquake in the University
research funds, in an effort to promote research on
utilization of information technology for renewableenergy.

97

The "Revitalization Category" was established in the
University of Aizu Competitive Research Funding.
Toward revitalization of Fukushima Prefecture fromthe earthquake, research proposals in the following
categories were invited from faculty members.
1) Research projects aiming to secure safety andcomfort of Prefectural citizens
2) Research projects aiming to promote renewableenergy3) Research projects aiming at creation of new
industries and promotion of local industries, andactivities for collaboration and exchange with local
communities for revitalization of the Aizu region.
Through implementation of the accepted research
projects, IT research on cutting-edge technology forrenewable energy and smart grid were promoted, andtherefore, the annual plan has been carried out asplanned.
[6 out of 10 proposals were accepted.]

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(Accepted research proposals)1) Surface radiation distribution measurement
technology using KINECT and γcamera
2) Analysis of rumor spreading concerning Tohoku
great earthquake and accident of Fukushima nuclear
power plant and applying to advertisement for
Fukushima3) Development of a Personalized e-Mental Health
System Targeted at the Residents of Fukushima
Prefecture4) An Intelligent Infrastructure with graph-databaseand Messaging Network for realizing Regional Open
Innovations5) A Safe and Secure Situation-aware IoT System for
Support of the Senior Citizen6) Open Data on the Cloud for Revitalization of Aizu
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SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN (THE 2ND TERM)

FY 2012 ANNUAL PLAN
Status of Achievement and ReasonslI Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Provision of
Support to Reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake

3. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding
Item Collaboration and Cooperation in Provision of Support toReconstructionlI Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Provision of
Support to Reconstruction from the Great East Japan EarthquakeＡ

3. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding
Item Collaboration and Cooperation in Provision of Support toReconstruction（１） For reconstruction from the Earthquake, work on（１） Establish the "University of Aizu Revitalization Center
various projects in collaboration and cooperation with
for Fukushima and Tohoku (provisional name),"the Prefectural Government, local municipalities,
provide support for the survey on Prefectural citizens’
Fukushima Medial University, other
health management conducted by Fukushima Medical
national/public/private universities, research institutions
University, taking advantage of expertise as aand private companies inside and outside Fukushima
university specializing in information technology, andin a proactive manner.
work on projects for revitalization support in terms of
information technology in cooperation with otheruniversities, research organizations, privatecompanies, etc.

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Regarding the survey on Prefectural citizens’ healthmanagement conducted by Fukushima Medical
University, the relevant data must be properly
managed, so that Prefectural citizens can feel secureleaving personal data to the relevant organization. To
that end, the University took part in the “Special
Committee on Prefectural Citizen’s Health Survey
Database” hosted by Fukushima Medical University,for examination of security measures that would
involve system development and crisis management.
Taking advantage of its expertise as a university
specializing in information technology, the University
made proposals on support for prefectural citizen’s
long-term health management and medical treatment,so that future generations could utilize knowledge
obtained through health management.
In addition, a joint proposal with Tohoku University
and NTT DATA Corporation was accepted for the
METI’s “Research and Development Project for
Creation of New Industries through IT Integration” inMarch, 2012, and various activities such as
information collection using mobile devices, inspectionof road damage utilizing a MEMS sensor and M2Mtechnology, and monitoring of bridges and buildings,
were conducted as a cloud-based social infrastructure
inspection project. As part of the function of the
University of Aizu Revitalization Center, thedevelopment of “co-creation cloud” environments
enabling people in the region to work in cooperation
was started.

For revitalization support, faculty, administrative staff
JCD
members and students will work on various projects incooperation with the Prefectural Government, local
municipalities, other universities and research institutes
in and outside the Prefecture, including Fukushima
Medical University.

Furthermore, a proposal submitted jointly byuniversities, etc. in Fukushima Prefecture (Fukushima
University, The University of Aizu, Nihon University
College of Engineering, Iwaki Meisei University,
Fukushima Industry Promotion Center) was accepted
for the MEXT’s “Regional Innovation Strategic Support
Program” in June, 2012. In collaboration with the
Fukushima Prefectural Government and the National
Institute of Advanced Industrial Science andTechnology, those universities, etc., started working
on research aimed at “industry accumulation andcreation of a sustainable circulatory society toward therealization of Fukushima as a pioneer in the field of
renewable energy” by inviting researchers for the next
generation who would take the lead in future
development and accumulating them in research
institutions, such as universities, located in Fukushima
Prefecture. Accordingly, the University invited two
researchers from companies, and started the“Research and development on a smart grid
information infrastructure for realization of asustainable circulatory society”.
As stated above, the annual plan was achieved asscheduled.
Research projects for revitalization support utilizing
the relevant Competitive Research Funding waspromoted through collaboration with municipal
governments and research institutions. Collaboration
projects with the Aizu Regional Development Bureau
and the Minami-Aizu Regional Development Bureau
were also promoted. Many students participated inthose projects.

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MID-TERM PLAN (THE 2ND TERM)

FY 2012 ANNUAL PLAN
Status of Achievement and Reasons

III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation and Effectiveness

Item 1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding

Improvement of Administrative Operation and Effectiveness(1) Measures for achievement of goals for improvement oforganizational operation

III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation and Effectiveness

Item 1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding

Improvement of Administrative Operation and Effectiveness(1) Measures for achievement of goals for improvement oforganizational operation

ア-1 Promote employment of new administrative staff in awell-planned manner in order to secure and nurture
administrative personnel with highly-specialized
knowledge and abilities.

ア-1 (a) Promote employment of new administrative staff
with highly-specialized knowledge and abilities in aphased and well-planned manner.
(b) Establish a system which enables fixed-term
employment of individuals with highly-specialized
knowledge and experience for implementation of
specific projects, etc.
(c) Make proactive efforts to improve administrative
personnel's specialized skills for management of the
University by utilizing various training programs, inaddition to SD trainings conducted in cooperation withother universities in Fukushima Prefecture.

GAS

ア-2 As necessary, establish and utilize a system forpersonnel exchanges of administrative staff with otheruniversities.

ア-2 Collect information regarding systems for personnel
exchanges with other national and public university
corporations, and organizations of Fukushima
prefectural government.

GAS

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(a) New administrative staff members with highlyspecialized knowledge and abilities were employed ina phased and well-planned manner.
[The number of newly-employed administrative staff
members] FY 2012: 3(b) A regulation was established to enable fixed-term
employment of individuals with highly-specialized
knowledge and experience for implementation of
specific projects, etc., and one individual was
employed for a fixed term.
(c) Proactive efforts were made to improveadministrative personnel's specialized skills for
management of the University by utilizing various
training programs offered by the Prefectural
Government, the Training Center, and the Japan
Association of Public Universities, in addition to SD
trainings conducted in cooperation with otheruniversities in Fukushima Prefecture.
With a budget secured for administrative staff’s
personal development trainings, efforts were made to
improve their work performance skills by stimulating
their motivation for personal development.
[The number of administrative personnel members
attended trainings]
Training programs offered by the Prefectural
Government and the Training Center: 14
SD trainings conducted jointly with other universities:
4
Trainings utilizing self-directed training programs: 3
Proactive efforts were made to collect information bymaking inquiries to the Japan Association of Public
Universities and through exchange of opinions at the
Association’s Regional Council meetings.

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ア-2 As necessary, establish and utilize a system forpersonnel exchanges of administrative staff with otheruniversities.

ア-2

Work on collection of information regarding personnel JCD
exchanges of administrative staff of the Corporation
with other universities, as necessary.

The Junior College has collected information bychecking handling of personnel exchanges according
to relevant regulations whenever a faculty or
administrative staff member is newly employed or
resigned (transferred to another university), but there
was no such case in FY 2012.

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イ-1 In order to smoothly carry out the University operation, イ-1 Carry out the University operation flexibly andestablish a system which supports the Chairperson ofefficiently based on prompt decision-making, while thethe Board of Executives in making prompt and accurate
Board of Executives, the Management Council, thedecisions, while the Board of Executives, theEducation and Research Council, etc. adequately
Management Council, the Education and Researchshare roles.
Council, the Faculty Assembly and standing
committees adequately share roles.

GAS
MS

The Management Council and the Education andResearch Council deliberate on matters related to the
management of the Corporation and matters related tothe education and research, respectively. These
councils have external members, and their opinions
have been reflected in the Corporation management
and the University’s education and research. The
Board of Executives is the Corporation’s highest
decision-making body concerning important matters.
Those councils and the Board of Executives holdmeetings as necessary and work in collaboration with
one another to carry out the University management ina flexible and efficient manner.
[The numbers of external members]
The Management Council: 5
The Education and Research Council: 2[The numbers of meetings held in FY 2012]
The Board of Executives: 3
The Management Council: 4
The Education and Research Council: 10

a. Adequately operate the Education and Research
JCD
Council, the Faculty Assembly and standing
committees.
b. Adequately operate the Center for Rejuvenation of
Local Communities and the Career Support Center, as
well as standing committees.

a. Based on defined role-sharing, meetings were held
adequately by the Education and Research Council,
the Faculty Assembly, and standing committees.
[The numbers of meetings held in FY 2012]
The Education and Research Council: 2
The Faculty Assembly: 19
b. The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities
and the Career Support Center were adequately
operated.
The numbers of meetings held by the Management
and Promotion Council for the Center for Rejuvenationof Local Communities in FY 2012: 2

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イ-2 Adequately operate the Faculty Assembly and the
Graduate School Faculty Assembly, taking into
consideration roles of the respective standing
committees.

イ-2 Adequately operate the Faculty Assembly and the
Graduate School Faculty Assembly, taking into
consideration appropriate sharing of roles with various
councils, etc. Discuss how to ensure clarification ofminutes from assembly meetings and prepare them inan efficient way.

Adequately operate the Faculty Assembly, taking into
consideration roles of the respective standing
committees.

SAD
Based on an appropriate sharing of roles with various【AAS】 standing committees, etc., the Faculty Assembly and
the Graduate School Faculty Assembly hold meetings
regularly, at least once per month in accordance withthe respective regulations. The Faculty Assembly
discusses matters related to the Undergraduate
School curriculum, admission, students’ leave ofabsence and withdrawal, examinations, graduation,etc. The Graduate School Faculty Assembly
discusses matters related to admission, students’leave of absence and withdrawal, examinations,degree theses reviews, etc. of the Master’s andDoctoral Programs.
In order to make clear the responsibility of signatories
to minutes from the Faculty Assembly meetings, it was
decided that signatories should sign and affix theirseals only onto the minute(s) that they principally
checked, either the Japanese or the English version,or both versions.
JCD
Regular and special meetings of the Faculty
Assembly and the Directors Council were held timely
and appropriately.
[The numbers of meetings held in FY 2012]
Regular Faculty Assembly meetings: 11
Special Faculty Assembly meetings: 8
Regular and special Directors Council meetings: 21

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イ-3 For adequate business operation of the University
イ-3 Undergo an accounting audit by an audit corporation,
including accounting affairs, review and evaluate
ensure adequate accounting operation throughbusiness operation items needing improvement withcollaboration with the audit corporation, and promptly
the help of knowledgeable persons and specialists frommake improvements if necessary.
outside the University, such as an audit corporation,etc. to ensure a system for implementing measuresnecessary for improvement of the University.

MS

The University concluded an audit contract with anaccounting auditor and properly underwent an
accounting audit.
As a result of the accounting audit, it was
acknowledged that the contents of the accounting
operation were adequate. The results of the audit
were posted on the University website along with thefinancial statements, etc. for FY 2011, after obtaining
approval from the Prefectural Government on
September 12, 2012.

Ｂ103ウ-1 Employment of faculty members shall be based on an
open application policy, in principle. Also, secure
excellent faculty members through introduction ofdiverse employment systems.

ウ-1 (a) Continue to adopt an open application policy for
GAS
employment of faculty members, in principle.
(b) Promote adequate operation of the tenure-track
system through implementation of qualification
examinations for tenure-track faculty members basedon the criteria, etc. for qualification examinations
pertaining to acquisition of tenure.
(c) Utilize a strategic fixed-term system for employmentof faculty members in advanced research fields, etc.
(d) Promote effective operation of fixed-term
employment systems for visiting researchers andspecial researchers.

ウ-2 While implementing appropriate personnel evaluation ウ-2 Discuss the development of a comprehensive
GAS
systems to increase faculty’s incentives and improve
personnel evaluation system to properly evaluate
the quality of education and research, such as thefaculty members' educational and researchinternal promotion system and the tenure-track system,
achievements, through establishment and operation ofdevelop a comprehensive personnel evaluation system
the internal promotion system and the tenure-trackin order to properly evaluate educational and researchsystem, based on appropriate evaluation criteria.
achievements.

Investigate and examine the methods for provision of JCD
incentives to faculty members for improvement of theirmotivation.

(a) For employment of faculty members, an open
application policy was maintained.
(b) The tenure-track system was adequately operated
through implementation of qualification examinations
for two tenure-track faculty members who were eligible
for acquisition of tenure in FY 2012, based on thecriteria, etc. for qualification examinations.
(c) The fixed-term employment system was utilized for
employment of full-time faculty members of UBIC for athree-year term.
(d) Ten individuals competent to conduct collaborative
research with the University’s faculty members inhighly-specialized fields were invited as visiting
researchers. One special researcher position was
secured for an outstanding student having completed
the Doctoral Program and expected to become afaculty member of the University in the future.
Accordingly, effective operation of the fixed-term
employment system was promoted.
Internal promotion was implemented for associate
professors whose period of employment at the
University had been six years or longer, based on theStandards for Internal Promotion from the Position of
Associate Professor to Senior Associate Professor.
[The number of faculty members promoted to theposition of Senior Associate Professor] FY 2012: 2
For two tenure-track faculty members who were duefor qualification examinations for acquisition of tenure
in FY 2012, the qualification examinations wereconducted appropriately based on the criteria, etc. for
qualification examinations pertaining to acquisition oftenure.

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In addition to investigation of the situations of otherpublic colleges, the Subcommittee for Examination of
the Faculty Evaluation Standards held meetings to
discuss how incentives should be provided to faculty
members.

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ウ-3 Discuss improvement of business procedures andウ-3 Examine business procedures and systems for
systems, for example, realization of more efficient
improvement of the efficiency in use of research
execution of research budgets, etc., in order to create
budgets, so that faculty members can achieve betteran environment in which faculty members canresearch results.
concentrate on research and gain good achievements.

CAS

Reducing the burden on faculty members concerningbusiness procedures for overseas travel subsidy for
Graduate School students was examined, so thatfaculty members can achieve better research results.
(The examination results were reported at theGraduate School Faculty Assembly meeting on May
15, 2013.)

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an environment in which faculty members canconcentrate on research and gain good achievements.

Promote better understanding among faculty members JCD
regarding the JCD order placement manual, and review
the manual as necessary.

Efforts were made to properly conduct accounting
affairs at the Junior College Division, based on the
manual for order placement by faculty members.

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FY 2012 ANNUAL PLAN
Status of Achievement and Reasons

III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation and Effectiveness1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding

Item Improvement of Administrative Operation and Effectivenessア(2) Measures for achievement of goals regarding
improvement of effectiveness and practicality ofadministrative work

Simplify and rationalize administrative work of the
University, while reviewing and reorganizing
administrative organizations and placement of
personnel. In addition, promote outsourcing ofadministrative work, where possible.

III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation and Effectiveness

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Evaluation0(ア-1) Strengthen collaboration among divisions and
GAS
sections of the Administrative Office, and promotecentralized business operations by an efficient
executing system, as well as efficiency andrationalization of administrative work.
(ア-2) Advance the consideration on outsourcing of the
University's administrative and management work
conducted by the Administrative Office, and promote
outsourcing of work with the use of contract staff.

(ア-1) In order to promote efficiency of the executing
system of the Administrative Office, collaboration
among divisions and sections was strengthened
through directors’ meetings held every week, andrationalization of administrative work was further
promoted.
(ア-2) Under a worker dispatch contract concluded
with a human resources company, contract staff were
engaged in administrative work, such as computerbased data handling related to salaries and travel
expenses, accounting work (year-round), etc.
Outsourcing of work with the use of contract staff wasproactively promoted.

Continue outsourcing of certain management andadministrative work, and examine the possibility ofoutsourcing other works as well.

JCD

Administrative work was outsourced wherever
possible, and review and examination was conducted
on a continuous basis toward further promotion ofoutsourcing of work.

Make efforts to hold and operate meetings and
GAS
committees in an efficient and rational manner, so that
efficient operation of the University with limited humanresources can be realized.

Efforts were made to hold and operate meetings andcommittees in an efficient and rational manner byholding meetings of the Deans and Directors Council
and the Education and Research Council, etc. on thesame day, and holding of the Deans and Director’sCouncil meetings on an as-needed basis, so as torealize efficient operation of the University with limited
human resources.

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In order to increase efficiency of administrative work,
reorganize and merge the existing meetings andstanding committees.

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Promote efficiency and streamlining of administrative JCD
work, through further promotion of paperless meetings,
in addition to reorganization and merging of various
meetings and standing committees.

Efficiency and streamlining of administrative work
was promoted, through prior discussion on issues ofby relevant subcommittees, as well as discussion via
e-mail and paperless management for various
meetings, including the Faculty Assembly meetings.

Towards updating of the Academic Administration
System, examine specifications which will enhance
convenience of users and improve the efficiency inadministrative work, based on requests from faculty
members, etc.

ISTC

For improvement of the Academic Administration
System, examination was made on specifications
which would enhance convenience of users andimprove the efficiency in administrative work, based onrequests from faculty members, etc. The
specifications should include schedule management
and information sharing functions, and improved
functions for course registration and grade data input,
etc.
More specifically, in addition to currently available
functions, discussions were made on introduction ofan entrance examination system and a certificate
issuing machine, management of school fees, healthcheckup data management, electronic bulletin board(RSS feeds), and other functions including schedule
control, taking into consideration the costeffectiveness within budgetary restrictions.

(ウ-1) Through promotion of paperless and information JCD
sharing by utilizing networks, streamline and expedite
administrative operation.
(ウ-2) Examine efficient methods for storing internal
digital information after a lapse of a certain period oftime from their creation.

(ウ-1) Through appropriate utilization of the on-campus
Web portal site, “Pota.”, information sharing andpaperless everyday work were promoted.
(ウ-2) Discussions were made by the "Next Computer
System Selection Committee" regarding this issue.

Ｂウ

Establish an academic affairs administration systemwith better security which enhances convenience ofstudents, faculty and administrative personnel, andcontributes to effective administrative operation.

ウ

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SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN (THE 2ND TERM)

FY 2012 ANNUAL PLAN
Status of Achievement and Reasons

Evaluation

III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation and Effectiveness2. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding
Item Improvement of Financial Affairs

III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation and Effectiveness2. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding
Item Improvement of Financial Affairs

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(1) Specific measures regarding growth of self-generated
income, including external research funds and other revenue(1) Specific measures regarding growth of self-generated
income, including external research funds and other revenue

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Discuss generation of income by holding and charging
for short-period technical seminars for mid-career
professionals.

ア

Discuss generation of income by holding and charging CAS
for short-period technical seminars for mid-career
professionals.

Charged short-period technical seminars for midcareer professionals were held as described below,
and therefore the annual plan was achieved asscheduled.
○ A 5-day Java programming introduction seminar(September 26 – October 2) The number ofparticipants: 17, income: 42,000 yen (@3,000
yen/participant, free of charge for job seekers)○ A 5-day Java programming introduction seminar(October 3 – October 10) The number of participants:
8, income: 18,000 yen (@3,000 yen/participant, free ofcharge for job seekers)

イ

Improve a system for acceptance of donations fromprivate companies and graduates. Also, make efforts
to collect donations on a continuing basis, and discussestablishment of the University Foundation.

イ

Publicize the donation acceptance system throughproper operation of the Regulation Concerning theTreatment of Cash Donations. Collect information forestablishment of the University Foundation bycollecting donations on a continuing basis.

GAS

The "Regulation Concerning the Treatment of Cash
Donations" was posted on the University website to
publicize the donation acceptance system, and efforts
were made to ensure its proper operation.
Efforts were also made to collect relevant information
by making inquiries to the Japan Association of Public
Universities and through participation in the
Association’s council meetings, etc.

Discuss the establishment of the University Foundation JCD
by collecting donations on a continuing basis, and work
toward the realization of the foundation.

After preparation of a proposal for the establishmentof the "Junior College Division Student Support Fund(provisional name)", discussions were held with the
University of Aizu Administrative Office.

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ウ

Aim to increase income by 30%, compared to theaverage annual income during the period of the 1st
Mid-term Goals, from usage fees of the University
facilities from the standpoint of efficient use of property.

ウ

Aim to increase income by 5 %, compared to theaverage annual income during the period of the 1st
Mid-term Goals, through increased use of University
facilities by making public the facility use system using
the University website, etc.
Consider making more facilities available for use bypeople outside the University. (The University)エ

Promote recycling of outdated computers and otherequipment.

エ

In addition to promoting the utilization of reusableBAS
computers and other equipment, try to earn revenue by
selling non-recyclable items.

Computers not in use were reused upon request,
after their conditions had been checked.
The period and method of selling non-recyclable
items are under discussion.

オ

Aim at acquisition of external funds for research
projects and implementation of joint/commissioned
research projects.
Quantitative target for applications for open
application-based research funds:
More than 50 applications in total (The University)オWork toward acquisition of external funds for research PCD
projects and implementation of joint/commissioned
research projects.
Quantitative target for applications for open
application-based research funds: More than 50
applications in total

Information concerning various open applicationbased external funds, including the Grant-in-Aid for
Scientific Research, was promptly announced via email and by posting it on the notice boards in the
Research Quadrangles. In addition, at the request of
faculty members, support was provided for preparationof application documents, etc. Therefore, the annual
plan was achieved as scheduled.
The number of applications for open applicationbased research funds: 74 in FY 2012 (69 in FY 2011)
The number of announcements made regarding
open application-based research funds: 14 in FY 2012
(23 in FY 2011)MS

The facility use system was publicized via the
University website in an effort to increase use of
University facilities by the public.
Income in FY 2012: 3,304,000 yen(Targeted income: 2,879,731 yen ※ A 20% increase
from the average annual usage fee income during theperiod of the 1st Mid-term Goals (2,742,602 yen))

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More than 20 applications in total (The Junior College)(オ-1) For acquisition of external funds, provide support JCD
for application for project research by faculty members
and research groups by making various information
available to faculty members. Individual faculty
members will work on planning of research programs
and proactively apply for external funds.
(オ-2) Work toward the implementation of
joint/commissioned research by strengthening
collaboration with industry and government, and by
matching the University's seeds with the needs frommunicipal governments and companies under the
initiative of the Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities.

(オ-1) In addition to prompt provision of information
regarding various open application-based researchfunds, a meeting for explanation on the Grant-in-Aid
for Scientific Research was held, in order to provide
support for application for research funds. Individual
faculty members worked on planning of research
programs.
(The number of applications submitted)
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research: 13
Subsidy of the Fukushima Prefectural Foundation for
Advancement of Science and Education: 7(オ-2) The Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities worked on commissioned research, etc.
to promote collaboration with the Government ofFukushima Prefecture, municipal governments, public
interest incorporated foundations, etc.
(The number of projects, etc.)
Commissioned research projects: 3
Other subsidies: 3Ｂ110

3. Evaluation by Item
SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN (THE 2ND TERM)

FY 2012 ANNUAL PLAN
Status of Achievement and Reasons

III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation and Effectiveness

Item 2. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding
Improvement of Financial Affairs

III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation and Effectiveness

Item 2. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding
Improvement of Financial Affairs(2) Specific measures regarding economization of expenses

ア

In order to economize managerial expenses, review
and improve contents and methods of business
operation.

(2) Specific measures regarding economization of expenses

アConsider the review of office procedures for
economization of expenses by centralized purchasing
practice.

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0

GAS
Due to lack of information regarding centralized【BAS】 control of purchasing practice, such as precedents tofollow, etc., efforts were made to collect information on
practices of other universities by attending accounting
seminars of the Japan Association of Public
Universities, etc.

Ｃイ

Reduce relevant costs by way of water-saving,
reduction of waste, recycling, power conservation andother energy-saving efforts.

イ

In addition to periodic announcement of specificMSmeasures taken based on the environmental policies
FS
within the University, make efforts to reduce costs
through promotion of power conservation and resourcesaving by actively participating in measures taken by
the national and Fukushima prefectural governments.
Make improvements after examination and analysis of
the situation regarding the measures taken.
Promote utilization of facilities and machine
replacement taking into consideration cost and energy
saving. (MS)Based on the actual situation concerning operation ofvarious facilities, promote utilization of facilities andmachine replacement which will lead to cost andenergy saving. (FS)Continue to work actively on electricity and watersaving. (JCD)112○ Specific measures taken based on theenvironmental policies were announced to all
University personnel (all faculty and administrative
personnel, and students) at the beginning of FY 2012.
In addition, after examination and analysis of quarterly
energy use, its results and prioritizing efforts were alsoannounced to all University personnel.
○ The University participated in the “Light Down
Campaign”, “Fukushima Protocol” projects, and“Ecocap Campaign”, to raise awareness of energy andresource on campus.
○ Efforts were made to reduce the contracted
electricity by use of shading curtains and “green
curtains”.

JCD
Based on the actual situation concerning operation ofvarious facilities grasped through constant monitoring,
operation of facilities were carefully controlled and set
values were modified as necessary. In addition, at the
MEXT’s request for electricity saving and inaccordance with the University of Aizu Environmental
Policies, efforts were made in the same manner as FY
2011, and the electricity consumption during thesummer was reduced by 15% from FY 2010. Possible
approaches and results that would be helpful for
consideration of efforts to be made in and after FY
2013 were compiled.
As part of efforts to save cost and energy, certain
equipment was replaced, such as switching of
downlights to LED lights, etc.
Because of the above-mentioned efforts, the total
cost of utilities and vehicle fuel was reduced byapproximately 5.1 % (approximately 9,000,000 yen)ＡイContinue to work actively on electricity and watersaving. (JCD)

JCD

With the establishment of the FY 2012 Power Saving
Action Plan, efforts were made to achieve a 5%
reduction of electricity consumption for the period
between July and September compared with FY 2011.
However, due to unprecedented hot weather and thelargest number of extremely hot days ever in AizuWakamatsu City during the summer, the electricity
consumption was actually reduced only by 2% and the
reduction target could not be attained.
Through the participation in “Fukushima Protocol”
projects, cooperation in efforts for promotion of energy
and resource saving was called for. As a result ofefforts made to reduce carbon-dioxide emissions
during the period from August to October by 5% fromthe same period of FY 2011, the target was attainedwith the actual reduction of emissions by 6.1%.
As part of efforts to reduce electricity for airconditioning, “green curtains” were set up outside the
Library.

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SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN (THE 2ND TERM)

FY 2012 ANNUAL PLAN
Status of Achievement and Reasons

III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation and Effectiveness3. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Internal

Item Investigations and Evaluations, and Provision of Information

ア

The University of Aizu

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improvement of evaluations

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0

Item Investigations and Evaluations, and Provision of Information(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding
improvement of evaluations

ア

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The University of Aizu（ア） Within the framework of internal evaluations of the（ア） Grasp major educational activities in the process ofCorporation, conduct internal investigations and evaluations
compiling work achievement reports, and conduct
regarding educational activities, using evaluation criteriainternal investigations and evaluations.
employed by third-party evaluation organizations, etc., asreference. The Evaluation Office shall evaluate the University
on a regular basis.
（イ） Grasp situations of research activities, including
research progress and achievements on a regularbasis.

Evaluation

III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation and Effectiveness

PPR

Major educational activities were grasped in theprocess of compiling business achievement reports,
and internal investigations and evaluations wereconducted. (Plan)（イ） Grasp situations of research activities, including
GAD
research progress and achievements, on a regularCASbasis. (CAS)PPR
Grasp details of research activities, etc. in the processof compiling work achievement reports. (PPR)

Situations of research progress and achievements
were grasped on a regular basis as follows.
1. Promotion of patented research seeds(1) Patent application: 6 cases (FY 2011: 5 cases)(2) Examination request: 3 cases (FY 2011: 3 cases)(3) Patented: 7 cases (FY 2011: 4 cases)

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2. Research seeds-company needs matching(1) Demonstration at exhibitions: 12 exhibitions (FY
2011: 8 exhibitions)
At "Innovation Japan 2012" in September 2012, weadvertized our new technology to many companies inJapan through demonstration of a "new technology tohide confidential information in synthetic images,"using actual equipment. The inventor of thistechnology explained technical matters to visitors at
the exhibition booth. Our research seeds were
proactively advertized to the public.

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(2) In November, we held the 3rd "UoA New
Technology Seminar" in Koriyama City in collaboration
with partner financial organizations. Four UoA faculty
members explained their technological seeds underpatent application, aiming at commercialization, toparticipants (30 participants)(3) In February 2013, we organized "UoA New
Technology Explanatory Meeting" in Tokyo jointly with
JST, at which five UoA faculty members explained
their technological seeds under patent application
including commercialization to companies outside
Fukushima Prefecture. (90 participants)
3. Introduction of research seeds(1) In June 2012, we published "2012 UoA Collectionof Research Seeds" to introduce our research seeds
and distributed it to private companies including
partner financial organizations. It was also posted on
UBIC's website for publicity.
4. Results of technological transfer(1) Patent right and software silencing contract: 1 case(income of 10,000 JPY for design registrationcompensation)(2) Contract on permission for use of copyrighted
work: 1 case (income of 150,000 JPY)

Ｂ（ウ） Gain understanding of activities which can be used for （ウ） Based on the "Fundamental policies for regional
PPRmaking regional contributions, within the framework ofcontributions" which is expected to be formulated, try tointernal evaluations of the Corporation.
gain understanding of activities which will lead toregional contributions.

In order to answer surveys by external organizations(newspapers, publishers, etc.) regarding regional
contributions, the University reviewed and grasped its
activities leading to regional contributions.
"Nikkei Glocal," one of the surveys the University
answered, announced the results in a special article
stating that the University was placed the 172nd
among 532 universities in the regional contributions
ranking.

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（エ） Undergo periodic third-party evaluations by institutions （エ） In addition to collection of information regarding thefor university accreditation/evaluation.
third-party evaluations by institutions for university
accreditation/evaluation, discuss the time to undergo
the evaluations.

PPR

In regard to the third-party evaluations by institutions
for university accreditation/evaluation, information wascollected from AY 2012 activities report by Special
Committee for Enhancing Quality of Universities of theJapan Association of Public Universities. The
University participated in the "Higher Education
Reform Forum" several times and exchanged opinions
on themes such as investigation and development of
university accreditation/ evaluation system. Taking
into consideration the information through the abovementioned activities, we discussed when to undergo
the evaluations.

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The Junior College Division

イ The Junior College Division（ア） Inspect situations regarding evaluation of educational
activities such as “student class evaluations” on aregular basis by the Evaluation Committee, aiming to
improve and more effectively administer the inspection
system.

Increase the questionnaire response rate and the ratio JCD
of entries for free description items. Improve thecontent of question items so that opinions fromstudents can be reflected in improvement of classactivities.

Response rates of class evaluations were as follows.
Students: 89.6%
Faculty: 74.6% (full-time: 91.8%, part-time: 51.7%)
13.0% out of all the courses revised questions anditems in questionnaires.

（イ） Faculty, based on results of surveys regarding theircourses, shall evaluate and review their class activities
for improvement.

(イ-1) Individual faculty members will work on the
JCD
improvement of class activities after reviewing
attainment targets for students' learning in light of classstyles, teaching methods, assessment criteria, andeducational goals, based on the results of classevaluations, etc.
(イ-2) In order to increase the response rates forsurveys, provide faculty members with relevantmaterials, such as the University's annual plans for FY
2012 and responses for previous surveys.

(ｲ-1) Faculty members worked on the improvement ofclass activities after reviewing attainment targets forstudents' learning in light of class styles, teaching
methods, assessment criteria, and educational goals,
based on the results of class evaluations, etc. bydeveloping strategies in response to the results ofclass evaluations, etc.
(ｲ-2) In order to increase the response rates forsurveys especially from part-time faculty members,materials, such as the University's annual plans andevaluations of AY2011, were distributed for them.

（ウ） Establish evaluation criteria and other related mattersfor vitalization and advancement of education/research
and for promotion of local contribution under the
initiative of the Evaluation Committee, and evaluate theoverall educational activities.

(ウ-1) Compile annual business activity achievement
JCD
reports for vitalization of education and research under
the initiative of the Evaluation Committee.
(ウ-2) Work on preparation of evaluation criteria fromthe perspectives of both internal evaluations andexternal evaluations.

(ｳ-1) AY 2011 annual business activity achievement
reports were filed after collecting information of
education and research activities from all full-time
faculty members including retirees.
(ｳ-2) Preparation of evaluation criteria from theperspectives of both internal and external evaluations
has not yet been started.

イ

The Junior College

イ

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（エ） Conduct self-inspection/evaluation on activities
regarding education, research, local contribution, andCollege management on a regular basis, and use
external evaluation results by Fukushima Prefecture
Evaluation Committee for University Corporations, etc.
in an effective manner for appropriate management of
the College.

(エ-1) Collect basic data for the University's internal
investigations and evaluations conducted on a regularbasis and the institutional evaluation for junior college
accreditation.
(エ-2) In order to efficiently conduct external
evaluations by the Fukushima Prefecture Evaluation
Committee for University Corporations, etc., clarify
personnel responsible for individual items in the Midterm Plans and Annual Plans and make the relevant
personnel well informed of the responsibilities.

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JCD

(ｴ-1) The Junior College joined an explanatory
meeting of the Japan University Accreditation
Association, studied evaluation items of the
University's internal investigations and evaluations,and collected basic data for the institutional evaluation
for junior college accreditation.
(ｴ-2) Personnel were assigned to be responsible forindividual items in the Mid-term Plans and Annual
Plans and made well informed of their responsibilities.
Efforts were made to grasp and manage progress of
their tasks.

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3. Evaluation by Item
SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN (THE 2ND TERM)

FY 2012 ANNUAL PLAN
Status of Achievement and Reasons

Evaluation

III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation and Effectiveness3. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Internal
Item
Investigations and Evaluations, and Provision of Information(2) Specific measures for promotion of disclosure andtransmission of information

III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation and Effectiveness3. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Internal
Item
Investigations and Evaluations, and Provision of Information(2) Specific measures for promotion of disclosure andtransmission of informationア

Adequately disclose information, such as corporation
information, etc., via the University website.

ア

Undertake training programs for administrative staff incharge of these duties in respective sections, for the
purpose of disclosing incorporation informationnecessary to be released to the public in timely andappropriate manners.

PPR

Website operators from each section/division of the
Administrative Office were appointed to be in chargeof updating their section/division website based on theguideline for use of CMS (contents management
system). As most of AY2011 website operators
continued to serve in AY2012, an explanatory meeting
was held only for newly-appointed personnel. We
responded to inquiries from the operators wheneverneeded.

イ

Undergo appropriate external audits by certified public
accountants, etc. regarding financial situations andadministration/operation of the University, and disclose
the results of external audits to the public.

イ

Undergo internal audits to improve the internal checkMSsystem.
Receive appropriate audits by accounting auditors andcorporate auditors on a regular basis, and disclose theresults of audits to the public via the University website.

Internal audits were conducted according to theinternal audit plan.
In addition, audit contracts were concluded withaccounting auditors, and the University underwent
accounting audits in an appropriate manner.
As a result of audits conducted by accounting auditorsand corporate auditors, the University received
evaluation that the contents of the financial
statements, etc. were appropriate. Upon receipt of an
approval from the Prefectural Government on
September 12, the audit results and AY2011 financial
statements, etc. were disclosed to the public via the
University website.

ウ

While publishing “Annual Reviews” on a periodicalbasis, discuss construction of an institutional repository
in order to publicize the University’s educational andresearch activities and intellectual resources.

ウ

Publish "Annual Reviews" on a periodical basis. (PPR) PPRISTCAiming to construct an institutional repository,
announce the meaning and effects of the institutional
repository on campus and reach agreement on
conducting the repository while collecting informationon other universities' trends. (ISTC)In March AY2012, Annual Review of AY 2011 waspublished. It was disclosed to the public on the
University website.

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Aiming to construct an institutional repository, policies
for its operation was discussed while collecting
information on other universities' trends.

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エ

Conduct surveys such as “student class evaluations,”“evaluation of the College by students,” and “evaluation of theCollege by alumni” under the leadership of the Evaluation
Committee and disclose relevant evaluation results. (The
Junior College)

エ Conduct surveys such as "student class evaluations" andJCD“Student class evaluations” was conducted and asummary of the results was disclosed to the public via
the College website. Also, all evaluation results weredisclosed to students and faculty members in writing,excluding free comments. “Evaluation of the College
by student” was conducted at the end of AY 2012, andthe result was disclosed to the public.

Through the College’s website, transmit information
regarding education, self-inspection/evaluation, andeducational/research activities and achievements in aproactive manner. (The Junior College)オ (ｵｰ1) Through the College's website, the Open Campus and JCD(ｵ-1) Through the College's website, information
regarding the College such as the Open Campus,
research achievements, educational and research
activities was transmitted in a proactive manner. In
AY2012, awards and achievements of our faculty
members were also introduced on the College
website.
(ｵ-2) On the College's website, results of evaluation
conducted by the "Evaluation Committee for Public
University Corporations in Fukushima Prefecture" andthe "National Institution for Academic Degrees andUniversity Evaluation" were disclosed to the public on
the College’s website.
(ｵ-3) Electronic data of “Research Proceedings” on
CD-ROMs were distributed to related organizations,and its full texts were disclosed on the College’s
website and “CiNii” (The Scholarly and Academic
Information Navigator of the National Institute ofInformatics). Also, we updated the "Collection of
Research Seeds," the lists of off-campus lecture
themes and lecturers, and disclosed them to relatedorganizations. On the College’s website, monthly
reports on public lectures were also disclosed.

"evaluation of the College by students" to disclose a summaryof relevant evaluation results. Also, disclose all the data ofevaluation results to students and faculty members excluding
free comments.

Ｂオdisplaying research achievements, transmit information
regarding the College, such as educational and research
activities in a proactive manner.
(ｵ-2) On the College's website, disclose information, such as
evaluation results conducted by the National Institution for
Academic Degrees and University Evaluation and the
Evaluation Committee for Public University Corporations inFukushima Prefecture and internal evaluations conducted by
the Junior College itself.
(ｵ-3) Improve the collection of research seeds, etc. as a
database of faculty members' educational and research
activities by updating them every year, for contribution to local
communities.

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カ

Publish “Research Proceedings” on a regular basis
and disclose the College’s educational/research
activities and intellectual resources to the public. (The
Junior College)カ

Post the content of the College's "Annual Research Review," JCD"Collection of Research Seeds" and the "List of Off-campus
Public Lectures and Lecturers" and the "Project Achievement
Report" on the College's website for disclosure of theCollege's educational and research activities and cultural
resources to outside the College.

Electronic data of “Research Proceedings” on CDROMs were distributed to related organizations, anddisclosed on “CiNii” (The Scholarly and Academic
Information Navigator of the National Institute ofInformatics), in order to have close ties with otheruniversities, local communities, companies, etc., andto provide information for vitalization of local
communities. The "Collection of Research Seeds”
and “the list of off-campus lecture themes andlecturers” were updated and disclosed to relatedorganizations, etc. Also, full texts of the “Research
Proceedings”, the list as well as activity reports by theCenter for Rejuvenation of Local Communities were allposted on the College’s website. The
research/educational activities and intellectual
properties were shared with the public.

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3. Evaluation by Item
SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN (THE 2ND TERM)

FY 2012 ANNUAL PLAN
Status of Achievement and Reasons

Evaluation

III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation and Effectiveness
Item 4. Specific Measures for Achievement of Important Goals
regarding Other Business Operation

III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation and Effectiveness
Item 4. Specific Measures for Achievement of Important Goals
regarding Other Business Operation

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ア
Enhance compliance in accordance with the
University’s “Code of Conduct,” “Fundamental Policies
Pertaining to Administration and Management of Public
Research Funds,” and “General Plan on Managementof Conflicts of Interest.”

Announce the content of the University's "Code ofGS
Conduct" on a regular basis.
【MS】
Conduct internal audits whether public research funds
are appropriately used in accordance with the "Plans
for Prevention of Inappropriate Use of Public ResearchFunds, Etc." formulated based on the "Fundamental
Policies Pertaining to Administration and Managementof Public Research Funds."
Concerning the management of conflicts of interest, if a
relevant case occurs, appropriately examine the caseaccording to the relevant regulations.

ア

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The content of the University's "Code of Conduct"
was sent via email to all faculty members andadministrative personnel at the beginning of AY2012.
Documents regarding the University's "Code of
Conduct" were distributed to new faculty members
individually, while conducting seminars for new
administrative personnel, in order to make all the
University personnel well-informed of the content.
By conducting internal audits for prevention of
inappropriate use of public research funds, it was
confirmed that public research funds were usedappropriately.
As there were no cases concerning the managementof conflicts of interest, no examinations were carriedout.

Ｂ(ｱ-1) Enhance compliance by announcing the
JCD
University's "Code of Conduct" on a regular basis.
(ｱ-2) In accordance with the "Fundamental Policies
Pertaining to Administration and Management of Public
Research Funds" and the "General Plan on
Management of Conflicts of Interest," carry out specificactivities for prevention of inappropriate use of publicresearch funds.

(ｱ-1) Compliance with the University's "Code of
Conduct" was explained at Faculty Assembly to gain
thorough understanding, and strict observance ofoffice rules was requested at Faculty Assembly andother meetings, whenever necessary.
(ｱ-2) Explanatory meetings for Kakenhi funds were
held in order to manage appropriate use of the funds,
and measures against inappropriate use of the funds
were provided whenever necessary.

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SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN (THE 2ND TERM)

FY 2012 ANNUAL PLAN
Status of Achievement and Reasons

III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation and Effectiveness4. Specific Measures for Achievement of Important Goals
Item
regarding Other Business Operation(2) Measures for achievement of goals regarding
maintenance and utilization, etc. of facilities and equipment

III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation and Effectiveness4. Specific Measures for Achievement of Important Goals
Item
regarding Other Business Operation(2) Measures for achievement of goals regarding
maintenance and utilization, etc. of facilities and equipment

アア

Promote improvement of the educational environment
and equipment, etc.

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Discuss a plan of renewing contracts of educational
equipment, furniture and fixtures for Somei Houseaccording to the curriculum.

SAD
Educational equipment, etc. were systematically【AAS, renewed.
SHWS ・5 oscilloscopes】
・3 projectors
・2 overhead cameras, etc.
Upon move-out inspections, etc., conditions ofequipment in the Somei House were checked.

Inspect the status of the educational environment
facilities and equipment, and promote necessary
improvements according to the plan.

JCD

Based on the equipment renewal plan, deteriorated
equipment for the Department of Food and Nutritional
Sciences (evaporators, CO2 incubators, shaking waterbath, constant temperature dryers and fraction
collectors) were renewed.

Based on the deterioration status and inspection
results of the University facilities, review the long-term
maintenance plans (the annual plan andimplementation content), if necessary, and promote
maintenance and management in systematic andeffective manners.

FS

Based on results of University facilities periodic
inspections and of inspections based on Article 12 of
the Building Standard Act, the long-term maintenanceplans (the annual plan and implementation content)
were reviewed, and deteriorated facilities wererenovated including waterproofing work of roof ofmachine room at the Auditorium and seven otherrepair works.

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イ

Repair, maintain and manage the University facilities
and equipment based on the long-term maintenanceplans in an effective manner.

イ

Based on the deterioration status and inspection results of the JCD
facilities, review the long-term maintenance plans (the annual
plan and implementation content), if necessary, and promote
maintenance and management in a systematic and an
effective manner.

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Conditions of deteriorated facilities were examined
upon an inspection by an external company. Basedon the long-term maintenance plans, work on the
sewage system, interiors renovation of the student
dormitory, and fire shutters were carried out. In
addition, repair work of the athletic field, airconditioners, and basketball goals were carried out
ahead of schedule because of its urgency.

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Regarding the College’s decrepit dormitory andundersized library, discuss future plans for thesefacilities from the perspective of safety and usability ofresidents and users.

ウエReview the environmental criteria that the University
has established, and further promote water and power
conservation, and other energy-saving efforts to reduce
emission of CO2. Accurately analyze and evaluate theimplementation results, and announce the results within
the University.

エ Promote reducing emission of CO2 by way of informing(ｳ‐1) List the issues related to improvement of the dormitory JCD
and the library.
(ｳ‐2) Properly maintain and manage the dormitory to preventthe boarding students from feeling uncomfortable to live in thedormitory. Regarding the library, in FY 2012, discuss
introducing movable stacks for the purpose of enlarging stackcapacity and improving earthquake resistance.

(ｳ-1) Renovation plans on a long-term perspective
were discussed based on needs of students anddormitory residents expressed in surveys and in theresidents’ meetings.
(ｳ-2) Floors on the second level of the student
dormitory were renovated to prevent humidity.
Implementation of movable bookshelves which savefloor space in the Library was discussed.

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faculty members and students on campus about specificapproaches taken based on the environmental policies on aregular basis and by proactively participating in the measurestaken by the national government and the Fukushima
Prefectural government, etc. Also, examine, analyze andimprove the status of the progress. Furthermore, promotefacility operation and replacement of equipment taking into
consideration reduction of CO2 emission. (MS)Based on the operation status of various equipment, promotefacility operation and replacement of equipment which lead to
reduction of CO2 emission. (FS)

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FS

At the beginning of AY2012, specific approaches tobe taken based on the environmental policies were
informed to all personnel on campus (faculty
members, administrative staff and students). Energyuse status of each quarter was analyzed, and theresults as well as prioritized efforts were informed to all
personnel.
○ Movement to save the energy and resources waspromoted by participating in the “Light Down
Campaign,” “Fukushima Protocol” projects and "Ecocap" activities.
○ We switched to power-saving bulbs when
fluorescent lights went out. When downlights broke
down, LED lights were installed.
○ Blackout roll curtains and green walls were used tosave electricity, taking into account the contracted
electricity amount.

[FY 2012 results]
・Electricity 86.1 % (Target: less than 99.1%)achieved
・City gas 105.8 % (Target: less than 94.9%)-notachieved
・Drinking water 97.0 % (Target: less than 101.9%)achieved
・Sewage water 83.4 % (Target: less than 99.1%)achieved
・Gasoline 164.4 % (Target: less than 154.0%)- notachieved
・CO2 emissions 90.1 % (Target: less than 98.3%)achieved
・Waste generation 144.2 % (Target: less than
139.9%)- not achieved
For control of room temperature in summer,
inside/outside temperatures were regularly monitored
to grasp weather conditions and to turn off/on airconditioners timely. Use of gas and power werereduced by, for example, taking in cold outside air
whenever it was cool in summer and simultaneously
turning off air-conditioners, or by changing
temperature setting frequently according to weather
conditions. Announcements were made regarding
deactivation of toilet seat/water heating function, andturning off of some of outdoor lights on campus.

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Promote water and power conservation continuously. Also,
verify and announce the implementation results on campus
for the purpose of reflecting the results to activities in thefollowing fiscal year.

JCD

AY 2012 Power-saving Plan was established, andJunior College worked on power-saving measures
between July and September with a goal of "5%decrease" from AY 2011 summer. The actual result
was "2%," and the goal was not achieved. However,we sent out power use data or specific power-saving
measures via e-mail regularly, and made efforts toraise awareness on campus. We also examined
effects and results of the measures we took.
We concluded an "Fukushima Protocol" agreementwith the Prefectural Government, and worked on
reduction of CO2 emission between August andOctober, with a goal of "5% decrease" from the same
period of the previous year. We achieved "6.1%"
decrease, and therefore achieved our numerical goal.

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Discuss introduction of renewable energy resources,
such as photovoltaic power systems, etc.

オ When the University facilities need to be improved inCAS
accordance with establishing the "University of Aizu
FS
Revitalization Center for Fukushima and Tohoku(tentative name)," discuss improvement of renewableenergy resources, such as photovoltaic power systems,
etc. and storage battery with utilization of externalfunds.

The University of Aizu Revitalization Center was
established on March 4, 2013. During the process ofdrawing its "Mater Plan" in AY2012, introduction ofrenewable energy was discussed. Details of the corefacility, the "Laboratory for Leading-edge ICT in Aizu,”
will be discussed hereafter aiming to start its operationin AY 2015.

カ

Preserve green areas on campus with consideration
for the natural environment in the local communities,
and make continuous efforts in keeping the University
campus attractive and beautiful.

カ

Through recycling materials produced in the University FS
premises, for example, paving the walking trails with
cut-off branches and minimizing use of chemical
sprays, in order to promote the framework ofenvironmental symbiosis and maintenance of green
spaces.

For paving the University walking trails, cut-off
branches on campus were mainly used, as well as
donated wood chips made from driftwood from rivers.
Chemical spray was carefully selected in order tominimize its use. Extra branches of cherry trees were
trimmed, as needed.

キ

Maintain and improve the University campus from thestandpoint of universal design.

キ

Focusing on user-conscious and safety conscious
aspects, carry out renovations and refurbishment
taking into account universal design of buildings andfacilities.

FS

We conducted repair work for facilities with universal
design, which were damaged by the Great East Japan
Earthquake, such as cracked waling paths.

Focusing on user-conscious and safety conscious
aspects, carry out renovations and refurbishment
taking into account universal design of buildings andfacilities.

JCD

Renovations and refurbishment taking into accountuniversal design of buildings and facilities were carried
out.

B

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ク

In order to ensure safe and secure campus life forstudents, as well as to respond to occurrence ofdisasters, manage and maintain the University
buildings and facilities in good conditions at all times.

ク

Based on the results of inspections of naturalFS
deterioration status and maintenance of facilities andequipment, conduct systematic and effective
maintenance and management for the purpose ofmaintaining fundamental functions and performance atthe time of disaster, etc.

University facilities periodic inspections andinspections according to Article 12 of the BuildingStandard Act were carried out. Deteriorated facilities
were checked upon these inspections and wererenovated on a regular basis, depending on the levelof urgency, including waterproofing of roof of themachine room at the Auditorium, and overhauling anabsorption refrigerator.

Based on the long-term maintenance plans (annual
plans and implementation details), conduct systematicand effective maintenance and management.

Based on the long-term maintenance plan, renovation
work was carried out, while implementing some work
ahead of schedule whenever need was urgent.

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SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN (THE 2ND TERM)

FY 2012 ANNUAL PLAN
Status of Achievement and Reasons

III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation and Effectiveness4. Specific Measures for Achievement of Important Goals
Item regarding Other Business Operation

III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation and Effectiveness4. Specific Measures for Achievement of Important Goals
Item regarding Other Business Operation

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(3) Measures for achievement of goals regarding healthcare
and safety management(3) Measures for achievement of goals regarding healthcare
and safety management

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ア-1 Improve a safety and health management system for
maintenance and promotion of mental and physicalhealth of students, faculty and administrative staff.

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ア-1 (a) Based on the content of relevant laws, including the GAS
Industrial Safety and Health Law, properly assign
qualified health management staff and healthpromoters.
(b) Provide thorough safety education for faculty andadministrative personnel under the guidance of aphysician in charge of health management and throughactivities of the Health Committee, etc.
(c) Promote comprehensive safety and healthmeasures by providing various manuals, etc. in an
appropriate manner.

(a) Based on the content of relevant laws, including
the Industrial Safety and Health Law, qualified healthmanagement staff was appointed.
(b) The University appointed a commissioned
physician. Faculty and administrative personnel joined
a life saving training under the guidance of related
institutions for thorough safety education.
(c) At an emergency drill in October, the location of an
AED and how to stretchers were informed, in order topromote safety and health measures.

(a) Based on the content of relevant laws, promote
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comprehensive safety and health measures by proper
assignment of qualified health management staff andthorough safety education for faculty and administrative
personnel.
(b) Carry out radiation monitoring on a regular basis.

(a) The Health Committee constantly held meetings to
discuss health promotion measures, and sent out
newsletters via email to promote health education.
Safety measures were promoted by holding a lifesaving training and training how to use AEDs.
(b) Radiation monitoring was conducted monthly, andthe results were disclosed on the University website.

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ア-2 Conduct periodical health checkups for all students,
faculty and administrative personnel.

ア-2 Make efforts for conducting periodical health checkups GAS
for all students, faculty and administrative personnel byraising their awareness of the importance of periodical
health checks.

Faculty and administrative personnel were actively
encouraged to take health check-ups by reminders ofcheckup schedule given via email and at meetings.
Health checkups were held on several days so that
more personnel had a chance to go through thecheckups.
who had the health checkups:
AY2009 80.5%
AY2010 86.8%
AY2011 81.7%
AY2012 90.3%
had the health checkups:
AY2009 85.1%
AY2010 83.4%
AY2011 77.5%
AY2012 79.5%

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Make efforts for conducting periodical health checkups JCD
for all students, faculty and administrative personnel.

Students were informed of heath checkup scheduleat the guidance in April.
checkups: 98.5%
Faculty and administrative staff were actively
informed of the health checkup schedule via email andat meetings.
had the health checkups: 100%Ｂ
ア-3 Help students, faculty and administrative staff manage ア-3 (a) Discuss a counseling system responding to change SAD
their mental and physical health through provision ofof student's temperament.
instructions from and/or interviews with a counselor in a(b) Regarding open of the Nurse's Office, give priority
timely manner. Also, discuss improvement of ato and respond to physical activity courses andcounseling system (such as employment of a full-time
University events.
nurse and counselor).

(a) In the efforts to create the environment in which
students feel comfortable to consult with University
personnel, resources such as the Counseling Officeand the Nurse’s Office and the personal information
protection policy were explained at a guidance, taking
into account individual students' temperament.
(b) The Nurse’s Office was made more accessible
responding to schedules of physical activity courses
and other University events.

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(a) Make students, faculty and administrative personnel well JCD
informed of work contents of the Student Counseling Roomand the Nurse's Office, in order to make them moreaccessible.
(b) Assign a student counselor and a full-time counselor forvarious counseling, and improve a support system for student
career development and campus life.

(a) The Student Counseling Room and the Nurse's
Office were introduced at a guidance, etc. in order toencourage students to use them more frequently.
(b) Four student counselors (faculty members) and acounselor were placed to give guidance to students
appropriately, in collaboration with other faculty
members, and to consult with students on an
individual basis at an early juncture.

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ア-4 Maintain and enhance crime prevention and security
systems inside and outside the buildings.

ア-4 In the event of robbery, damage and accidents on
campus, take appropriate measures on a timely basis.
In addition, for prevention of these disasters andincidents, etc., enhance crime prevention and security
systems through review and improvement of manuals
for inspection of various facilities and security patrol ofvarious locations on campus as necessary.

MS(a) For prevention of robbery, damage and accidents, JCD
etc. on campus, conduct inspection of various facilities
and security patrol of various locations on campus.
(b) In the event of these incidents and accidents,
identify and verify the causes and take necessary
countermeasures.

ア-5 For the purpose of raising awareness of students,
faculty and administrative personnel, etc. in regard tosafety and disaster prevention, conduct training
programs regarding action plans in the event ofdisasters, and disaster prevention drills based on
University’s disaster prevention measure manuals.

ア-5 Conduct efficient fire fighting and prevention drills toimprove the emergency system in the event ofdisasters, and to increase individuals' awareness of
disaster prevention within the University. In addition,
provide workshops on AED operation for lifesaving.

MS○ Security guards were assigned to be in officeeveryday and to give daily reports. In order to improve
the security system, prioritized security items such as
patrolling in specific areas were reinforced.
○ In order to respond quickly in a case of fire,
firefighting equipment inspections were conductedduring patrols.
○ Security guards actively talked with people on
campus, in order to prevent crimes or smoking in nonsmoking areas.
○ Room/facility booking status was shared with the
Security Room for improvement of campus security.
(a) For prevention of crimes, accidents, etc. on
campus, we conducted regular security patrol insideand outside campus and monitoring through security
cameras for early detection of suspicious individuals,
to maintain the security structure which does not allow
trespassing.
(b) Security measures against intrusion, such as
displaying “video surveillance” boards at the
gymnasium entrance, were taken.

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Ｂ○ For the purpose of raising awareness of students,
faculty and administrative personnel, etc., a fire anddisaster drill using the “On-campus Announcement
System for an Earthquake Early Warning” was held in
October 2012. After the drill, training for use of fire
extinguishers was also provided.
○ A workshop on AED operations was organized by
the Nurse’s Office.
○ The “Guideline for Measures to Be Taken upon
Receipt of an Earthquake Early Warning” was put on
the University website, and was announced together
with the notice for implementation of the emergency
drill. Summary of the said Guideline was posted in
lecture rooms and offices.

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(a) Conduct efficient fire drills to improve theJCDemergency system in the event of disasters, and toincrease individuals' awareness of disaster prevention
on campus.
(b) Provide workshops on AED operation for lifesaving.

(a) In June 2012, an emergency drill was conducted
for all faculty, administrative staff and students toimprove the emergency system in the event ofearthquakes, fire, etc., and to increase awareness of
disaster prevention on campus.
(b) During a life saving training in September 2012, aworkshop on AED operations was given by AizuWakamatsu Fire Department staff.

Properly maintain and manage the University Athletic
FS
Field and the Gymnasium designated as "emergency
evacuation areas" by Aizu-Wakamatsu City, particularly
the Athletic Field, for providing the Field as an"emergency heliport." Also, promote use of campus
facilities including the University park and trails
throughout the year.

Inspections were carried out on the University Athletic
Field, designated as an "emergency evacuation area,"
and on the Gymnasium’s structure and facilities
according to provisions of Article 12 of the BuildingStandard Act. The inspection results showed thatthese facilities had no problems. To be provided asan "emergency heliport," the Athletic Field wasmaintained and managed.
Also, on the University website, information on the
University facilities for public use was announced tomake these facilities more accessible to local citizens.

(ｲ-1) Properly maintain and manage the Athletic Field JCD
and green zone on campus designated as "emergency
evacuation areas" by Aizu-Wakamatsu City.
(ｲ-2) Continuously promote activities for opening of theCollege facilities to the public.

(ｲ-1) The Athletic Field conditions were properly
managed and maintained by weeding and trimming.
(ｲ-2) Opening of the Athletic Field for public use wasactively promoted especially for local ground golf clubs
and soccer clubs. The Gymnasium and the Athletic
field had been provided since October 2012 to support
educational environment for Okuma Junior HighSchool students who had evacuated from their homes.

Ｂイ

To respond to requests for use of the University
facilities (Athletic Field and Gymnasium, in particular)
as emergency evacuation areas for local citizens, andfor provision of relief activities in the event of largescale disasters, such as earthquakes, manage andmaintain the facilities in good conditions at all times.
Also, through opening of the University facilities on aregular basis, create an environment in which local
residents and others do not hesitate to evacuate to the
University at the time of disaster.

イ

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3. Evaluation by Item
SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN (THE 2ND TERM)

FY 2012 ANNUAL PLAN
Status of Achievement and Reasons

III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation and Effectiveness4. Specific Measures for Achievement of Important Goals
Item regarding Other Business Operation

III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation and Effectiveness4. Specific Measures for Achievement of Important Goals
Item regarding Other Business Operation

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(4) Measures for achievement of goals for maintenance andutilization of communication infrastructure(4) Measures for achievement of goals for maintenance andutilization of communication infrastructureＡア

Through construction of a network system which can
respond to advancement of information technology on
a constant basis, maintain and improve the IT
environment, so that it can serve as a backbone of the
University operation.

ア

According to the latest information technologies, look
ISTC
into and propose the shape of the IT environment,
which makes a backbone of the University operation.
Systematically promote updating the computer network
systems and improving software, which are necessary
for IT environmental arrangement.

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Based on the latest information technologies, thecomputer system of exercise rooms and workshop
rooms were updated. To provide students various IT
environments, Linux OS was installed to computers inworkshop rooms for the latest circuit design tools. By
integrating the servers and using thin clients forterminals for faculty members and those in
Workshops, we promoted energy-saving andsimplifying operations/management of computers.
Before making software available to users,
inspections on approximately 300 software for its
compatibility with OSs, operation verification,
upgrades availability, were conducted for respective
OSs. It aimed at providing a leading and latest
software environment appropriate for the University of
Aizu, and at providing stable and visualized software.
The ISTC contributed to provide improved systems byinvestigating, analyzing and solving problems found by
ISTC or reported by users, in collaboration with the
suppliers and the vendors. The ISTC successfully
solved several problems, for example in Solaris 11, by
carrying out its own research. The supplier and thevendor of Solaris 11 were not aware of the problems
as they did not have sufficient resources and theenvironment for detecting such problems.
Accordingly, the ISTC took initiatives to investigate
and analyze the problems, collected necessary
information and further suggested and verified
solutions. As a result, ISTC was able to contribute toA working group was established to discuss on AY
2013 computational system replacement. Responding
to requests from faculty members and students,
performance of several servers such as file servers,
improvement of the mailing system, introduction of
Windows PCs were discussed and a guideline forsystem replacement was established. The working
group played a leading role for drawing concrete plansfor optimization of the network environment, based on
the guideline.

Ａ(ｱ-1) For the system replacement to be conducted in FY
2013, discuss improvement of on-campus wireless LAN
environment which can correspond to the multi-device era,and replacement of the aging CALL system.
(ｱ-2) Discuss stable operation of the "Pota.," an on-campus
portal site, and upgrading "Pota." for improving the smooth
information sharing service for students, faculty andadministrative staff.
(ｱ-3) In order to improve the research environment, provide
productive information related to use of the "SPSS," aninstalled statistical package for faculty members.

JCD(ｱ-1) At the Next Computer System Selection
Committee meetings, requests such as
implementation of a CALL system using PCs as areplacement of the aging CALL system installed in theclassroom 310, improvement of an wireless LAN
environment for entire campus which can correspondto the multi-device era, and the external mailingsystem which can be used by current students andgraduates were discussed. These requests were
accepted and will be implemented hereafter.
(ｱ-2) As many students use "Pota." on their mobile
devices, improvement of the e-mailalert/announcement function was discussed, and will
be made at the time of the next system replacement.
(ｱ-3) A variety of publications on SPSS was stored in
the Computer Center Research Room.

Concerning daily administrative operation of the
ISTC
network systems, carry out close liaison andcoordination with sections concerned, and maintain andenhance safety of the network systems. Also, conduct
research on the latest trend by participating in training
programs and workshops in order to advance thedirections of information security.

At regular meetings with the outsourcees for the
University network system operation and the system
supplier, security measures were discussed.
Necessary information on security measures wereannounced to users. This process helped the
University’s network system to maintain stability,
safety, and high availability.
The ISTC staff participated in training programs andworkshops in order to keep up with the latest trend.

ＢイConcerning administrative operation of the on-campus
network systems, maintain and improve the security
measures to ensure stability and safety.

イ

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Conduct stable operation of the systems, prevention of
information leakage and proper operation of computerresources, such as software. Also, towards the system
replacement scheduled in FY 2013, discuss security
enhancement of the computer networks and improvement of
the asset management systems.

JCD

All faculty members and administrative personnel
were requested to submit "software report" in order toproperly operate software resources. Also, the "folder
manager system" helped clarify managers'
responsibilities for handling critical files for theoperation of the University, and helped control accessrights properly.

Enhance books and other materials of the Library in
ISTClight of requests from faculty members and students.
In particular, taking into consideration user-friendliness,promote introducing e-books and e-journals. Also,
reorganize displays in the Library with ingenuity andimplement Library Workshops, Book Hunting, etc. forthe purpose of providing a more user-friendly
environment.

In light of requests from faculty members andstudents, books and other materials of the Librarywere enhanced. In particular, taking into considerationuser-friendliness, foreign magazines were subscribedin electronic form (14 titles). Also, library seminars
were held during class periods in order to familiarize
freshmen with the library. The numbers of users andmaterials checked out in AY2012 are higher thanthose of last academic year.
The number of users in AY2012: 7,224 (AY2011:
5,761)The number of materials checked out in AY 2012:
12,837 (AY2011: 10,548)

Enhance stocks of books and other materials in electronic
format at the library. In addition, while implementing
orientations and workshops, improve the environment for
usage of the library by reorganizing displays, etc.

Library materials were enhanced based on requests
from faculty members and students, as well as the
Library’s own framework. Despite of limited space,functions of learning commons were enhanced. The
Library sent out easy-to-understand information to
students. The library cooperated with Departments forholding the orientations for use of the library.

Ｂウ

Enhance stocks of books and other materials inelectronic format at the University Library. In addition,
while implementing orientations and workshops,
improve the environment for usage of the Library byreorganizing displays, etc., in order to provide better
services to users.

ウ

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Chapter 4-１ Budget(including personnel expense estimates,) income and expenditure plan, and financial plan
* attached sheets

Chapter 4-2 Situations regarding short-term loans
Mid-term Plan
Plan for FY2012
Short-term Loan Limit
Short-term Loan Limit
None(1) Limit: 800,000,000 yen(1) Limit: 800,000,000 yen(2) Assumed reasons for loans:(2) Assumed reasons for loans:
It is assumed that the University may need to obtain loans in
It is assumed that the University may need to obtain loans inorder to cover expenditures that are urgently required due to delay order to cover expenditures that are urgently required due to delay
in receipt of operational subsidies from the Prefectural Government in receipt of operational subsidies from the Prefectural Government
or occurrence of accidents, etc.
or occurrence of accidents, etc.

ResultChapter 4-3 Plans to transfer valuable property or offer valuable property as collateral
Mid-term Plan

Plan for FY2012
none

ResultNone

none

Chapter 4-4 Use of reserve funds
Mid-term Plan
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 of organizational operation, facilities andequipment.

Plan for FY2012
If there is surplus after the settlement of accounts, the surplus will None
be used for improvement in the quality of education and research,and improvement of organizational operation, facilities andequipment.

133

ResultChapter 4-5 Matters related to business operation provided for in Prefectural rulings(1) Plans regarding facilities and equipment
Mid-term Plan

(1) Plans regarding facilities and equipment
ア Taking into account long-term maintenance plans, decide onplans regarding facilities and equipment in the budget-making
process for each fiscal year.

Plan for FY2012

Plans regarding
Estimated Cost
facilities andequipment*Waterproofing of
52,000,000 yen
Auditorium roof (theUniversity)*Repair of RA-1 typeabsorption chiller (theUniversity)*Work for installationof a public seweragesystem (the JuniorCollege Division)*Repair of interior of
the student dormitory(the Junior College
Division)*Repair of fire
shutters (the JuniorCollege Division)

ResultResource
operational
subsidies

Plans regarding
facilities andequipment*Waterproofing ofAuditorium roof (theUniversity)*Repair of RA-1 typeabsorption chiller (theUniversity)*Work for installationof a public seweragesystem (the JuniorCollege Division)*Repair of interior of
the student dormitory(the Junior College
Division)*Repair of fire
shutters (the JuniorCollege Division)

ResultResource

9,253,650 yen operational
subsidies
9,660,000 yen
12,718,650 yen

12,390,000 yen

1,501,500 yen

total 45,523,800 yen

イ Create a development and management plan to establish
the “University of Aizu Revitalization Center for Fukushima andTohoku.”Upon establishment of the "University of Aizu Revitalization
Center for Fukushima and Tohoku," the "Basic Plan" will be
formulated within Fiscal Year 2012.

134"Master Plan for the University of Aizu Revitalization Center"was
formulated.

Chapter 4-5 Matters related to business operation provided for in Prefectural rulings(2) Plans regarding personnel affairs
Mid-term Plan
Plan for FY2012
Result(2) Plans regarding personnel affairs(2) Plans regarding personnel affairs
ア Employ internationally-recognized excellent scholars ア Employ internationally-recognized excellent scholars １ Faculty Position
from inside and outside Japan through proactivefrom inside and outside Japan through proactive
April 1,2012 Japanese:5, Non-Japanese5
recruiting activities based on the principle of open
recruiting activities based on the principle of open
（CS2、CE1、CAIST1、CLR2、JC４）
application.
application.
September 1,2012 Japanese1（CCR１）
イ Employ individuals who have specialized knowledge イ Employ individuals who have specialized knowledge
October 1,2012 Japanese3 （CBIC１、JC２）
and skills as administrative staff of the Corporation.
and skills as administrative staff of the Corporation.
November 1,2012 Non-Japanese 1（CBIC１）
October 1,2012 Japanese3（CBIC１、JC２）
２ Administrative Personnel
April 1,2012 3（Planning and Collaboration Division:
２、Students Affairs Division:１）
October 1,2012 １（General Affairs Division:１）

Chapter 4-5 Matters related to business operation provided for in Prefectural rulings(3) Plans regarding use of reserve funds
Mid-term Plan
Reserve funds of the balance carried forward from theprevious term of the Mid-term Goals shall be used as;-Expenses for facilities and equipment associated withestablishment of the University of Aizu Revitalization
Center for Fukushima and Tohoku, and for its operating
costs-Expenses for operation related to education andresearch, and its contingent business

Plan for FY2012

ResultNone

135

（Separate Sheet） Admission Capacity
Division/Department
The University
Undergrraduate School of Computer
Science and Engineering

Capacity（a）Number of Student Fullfilment rate（b）（b）/（a）×100
（％）

９６０

１，０８２

１１２．７

９６０

１，０８２

１１２．７

２００

１３８

６９．０

４０

７

１７．５

２４０

１４５

６０．４

Department of Industrial Information
Science

１２０

１３１

１０９．２

Department of Food and Nutrition Science

８０

９０

１１５．０

Department of Social Welfare Science

１００

１０７

１０７．０

３００

３２８

１１０．０

Undergraduate Total
Graduate Department of Computer andInformation Systems（Master's Program）
Graduate Department of Information andInformation Systems（Master's Program)

Master's Program Total

136

Capacity（a）Graduate Department of Computerand Information Systems（Doctoral
Program）

Doctoral Program Total

The Junior College Division

Total

Division/Department（人）

Number of Student Fullfilment rate（b）（b）/（a）×100
（人）
（％）
３８
１２６．７

３０

３０

３８

１２６．７