FY 2007 Project Achievement Report
June, 2008
The Public University Corporation,
The University of Aizu

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Overall Evaluation

Internal Evaluation of Overall Project Achievement①

Preface②Overall Progress of Plans

The Public University Corporation, the University of Aizu established, and is theRegarding the annual plans, the University and College implemented measuresmanaging corporation of the University of Aizu (hereafter referred to as the “University”)

separately for items in the first section of the plans (regarding education, research,and the University of Aizu Junior College Division (hereafter referred to as the “College”).

contribution to local communities, and international affairs) by taking advantage of theirIts missions include contribution to the advancement of academics and scientificunique characteristics.

technology through research and fostering of human resources in the fields of computerfor business operations), the University and College implemented measures for themes

science and engineering, industrial information, food and nutritional science, and social

common to both of the universities.

welfare, along with contribution to promotion of local industry and culture.

For items in the second section of the plans (improvements, etc.

The results of evaluations compiled based upon evaluations by the Evaluation Office

The Corporation’s midterm plans have been established with the objective of realizing

regarding the 221 items included in the annual plans (mid-term plans) pertaining to thethese missions.

University, the University received evaluations of “A” for 50 items (22.6%), “B” for 104

The annual plans were drafted for FY 2007, the second year in the current mid-term

items (47.1%), “C” for 54 items (24.4%), and “D” for 13 items (5.9%).

plans, with the main objectives of making further progress and improvements regarding

Evaluations of “B” or higher were received for 154 items (69.7%), and in general,

real achievements pertaining to items in the mid-term plans, and making progressmeasures were carried out as planned according to the annual plans.

regarding items in the plans for which levels of achievement were low.

can be assumed that the University was able to attain a certain level of achievement.

Based on this, it

Based on this, organizations within the Corporation such as the Board of Executives,

At the same time, the College received evaluations of “A” for 73 items (43.7%), “B” forthe Management Council, and the Education and Research Councils from both the

70 items (41.9%), “C” for 23 items (13.8%), and “D” for 1 item (0.6%) regarding the 167

University and the College, in conjunction with faculty and administrative staff worked in

items included in the annual plansclose cooperation towards implementation of measures for realization of the Corporation’s

Evaluations of “B” or higher were received for 143 items (85.6%), and in general,

missions under the leadership of the University President.

measures were carried out as planned according to the annual plans.

Based on this, it

can be assumed that the College was able to attain a certain level of achievement.
The major items for which the University received an evaluation of “A” in the internal
evaluations are as described below.
z Discussions were held regarding restructuring of the fields of study in the Graduate
School.
z Progress was made regarding preparations for reassessment of the curriculum torespond to demands of society for fostering of outstanding professionals/specialists.

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Overall Evaluationz Progress was made regarding preparations for reassessment of the curriculum toz 100% of students who sought certifications offered by the College were able to attainpromote fostering of practical human resources in the field of software according to

the certifications.

the needs of society.

z Efforts were made for improvement of academic instruction and counseling forz Research was carried out to convey to the next generation the importance of science

everyday life, etc. through provision of office hours, etc.

through research and development related to facilitation of utilization of data fromz Efforts were made to deepen mutual educational collaboration between thethe lunar probe, SELENE, in conjunction with the Japan Aerospace Exploration

departments through the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities by improving

Agency (JAXA).

educational content related to local regions from the perspective of the College as az The University carried out fostering of IT human resources on a broad scale throughwhole and use of themes for graduation research which focused on regional issues andholding of the “All-Japan High School Computing Contest 2007” under theregional resources, etc.

sponsorship of the Prefecture, the University, and the Executive Committee of thez Based on results of surveys taken from students, all faculty members implemented

All-Japan High School Computing Contest.

specific measures for improvement of all courses, and responses corresponding toz The University held events publicized nationwide such as the “Aizu IT Summer

results of the student surveys were posted to the College’s website.

Forum 2007” which utilized information and communications technology (ICT)z Students utilized systems related to scholarships, tuition exemption, postponed

available in Aizu and carried out a variety of other measures to help improve thepayment of tuition, and payment of tuition in installments.

University’s collection of research seeds.

z Improvement of the system for support of students’ future plans and employmentz The Center for Strategy of International Programs plays a central role in activities forthrough establishment of the Career Support Center in April, and a full-time

international affairs and the University as a whole is involved in these activities.

counselor (career advisor) was employed to give advice regarding students’ futurez Details regarding reassessment of the organization of the undergraduate andcareers.

graduate schools were discussed based on academic trends and the needs, etc. fromz Contributions were made regarding rejuvenation of local industry and development ofsociety.

culture through the establishment of the Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities.

The major items for which the College received an evaluation of “A” in the internal

The Center played a central role in promotion of specific measures forcollaboration between regional industry, universities, residents, and governments.

evaluations are as described below.

z Efforts were made to realize cooperative research and commissioned research projects
through fortification of collaboration between industry, universities, residents andz Due diligence regarding fostering of skills in problem identification and problem

governments, in order to increase acquisition of external funding.

solving was carried out centered on upper division courses, graduation research, andz The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities conducted seminars, training

special exercises.

sessions, dispatched and public lectures, symposiums and practical education inz Detailed educational objectives and admission policies for each of the departments

student-planned formats.

Dispatched lectures were held for a wide variety ofand programs were created and posted on the College’s website and included in theaudiences, including elementary schools, junior high schools, high schools, andCollege’s pamphlets for publicity to raise recognition of the College.

general audiences consisting of local residents. In addition, efforts were made forz Regarding the entrance examination system, The systems, etc. for examinations fordevelopment of the knowledge-based society through public lectures were held

recommended students was reassessed so that students with various qualities could

utilizing the College’s facilities and equipment, etc.

be admitted to the College.
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Overall Evaluationz Efforts were made for promotion of collaboration and cooperation regardingz In order to support research activities of faculty and students in the Doctoral Program,formulation of the Prefecture’s policies and various measures.

the RA system will be reassessed.

z Preparation of an efficient system for collaboration with companies within Fukushimaz Regarding indirect expenses from external funds, policies regarding use of these

Prefecture was conducted for cooperative research.

project funds for purposes other than the project-specific purposes will be discussed on
an individual case basis, taking into consideration the systems regarding systems for

Regarding the items in the plans for which achievement levels were evaluated as being low

nationally-funded programs, etc. and limitations within the content of contracts within the evaluations for FY 2006, measures were implemented to focus on improvement.

partner companies.

Improvements were evident, as the University had 13 items which were evaluated with a “D”

z Discussions will be made by the Evaluation Office regarding optimal systems for(24 items in FY 2006), and the College had 1 item evaluated with a “D” (4 items in FY 2006).

evaluation of progression of research and research achievements for the University as

However, as there was a high diversity of items which required measures for improvement,
sufficient attention could not be given to all necessary items.

a whole.

It is assumed that further

z Discussions will be made on matters pertaining to contribution to society from theproactive measures will be required in FY 2008, as the University had 67 items for whichperspective of creation of intellectual property and technology transfer, etc. forevaluations were “C” or lower (30.3%), and the College had 24 items for which evaluations

technological innovations, while also discussing the central organization which will

were “C” or lower (14.4%).

conduct evaluations for these activities, etc.
z Discussions will be made on optimal methods of evaluating the research activities of

The items for which require measures for improvement by the University (those evaluatedfaculty members and the central organization which will conduct evaluations for thesewith a “D”) are described below.

activities, etc. based on research advisor experience records, acquisition of external
research funds, and activities in academic conferences as board members or

z Discussions regarding unification of the academic terms used by the Undergraduate

committee members, etc.

School and Graduate School will be continued.

z Discussions will be carried out regarding mechanisms for acceptance of donationsz The RA system will be reassessed from the perspective of nurturing of researchers.

from private companies and alumni.

z The Graduate School Academic Affairs Committee will deliberate issues pertaining toz Discussions will be conducted regarding a committee that would be best-suited forevaluations of student grades to further improve evaluation methods.

evaluation of faculty members, and a committee will be established.

z Discussions will be held on methods, etc. regarding making external presentation of

Preparations forestablishment of a system will then be made so that periodic evaluations of faculty

doctoral dissertations obligatory to help ensure quality of doctoral dissertations.

members can be carried out.

z The activities of graduate students currently enrolled in the Doctoral Program as RAs

z An organization that will be responsible for implementation of measures regarding

will be further invigorated.

faculty development (FD) will be established so that discussions can be made on
issues regarding faculty development based on results of faculty evaluations.
The item for which require measures for improvement by the College (Those evaluated with a“D”) is described below.
z Discussions will be carried out regarding mechanisms for acceptance of donations
from private companies and alumni.
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Items Including Measures Related to Improvement and Maximization of Efficiency ofz Improvement of specialized abilities related to operations, etc. of universities in

Business Operations

administrative staff was carried out through dispatch of administrative staff for

The major items regarding measures related to improvement of business operations andtraining to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, which was ranked as the number 1

raising efficiency are as described below.

undergraduate school in the field of engineering education. (The University)z Improvement of student services was carried out by making administrative staff

z The Office for Learning Support was established with funds from subsidies from theavailable to students during lunch break and after-hours, after consideration of a

Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), and student

system for effective reception services.

support programs in response to the needs of society for the present were conducted.
(The University)z The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities was established, and the Center
served as the central entity for correspondence regarding projects related tocontribution to local communities.

(The College)z Administrative staff with specialized knowledge and abilities regarding the content ofprojects for which the University received subsidies from organizations such as MEXT
were employed on a limited term basis.
z A decision was made to discontinue the current 2-department system at theUndergraduate School, and to change into a system with one department, following
revisions in the curriculum.
z(The University)

The 2 existing graduate departments in the Graduate School were integrated into 1
department, and a new department for students enrolling in the Cutting-Edge IT
Specialists Program was newly established.

(The University)z Reevaluation of organizational matters were conducted based on results of evaluation,
and a Career Support Center was established. (The College)z Discussions were initiated regarding introduction of a limited-term system for
employment of new faculty members (the tenure track system).

(The University)z Criteria for internal promotion of assistant professors to the position of associate
professor were prepared in order to increase relevant faculty members’ motivation in
their educational and research activities.

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Other (Details of the main measures implemented by each of the universities)

The Office for Learning Support, a place students can use as a place of study or visit forcasual consultations on concerns that they have about their studies, was established in

The University

January of 2007, based on the University’s acceptance to the “240-plus Alpha Graduates(Education)

Project” as part of MEXT’s “Student Support Program Responding to Contemporary Needs of

Responding flexibly to the constant progress in the field of computer engineering,Society”.

The Office was established in response to diverse student needs involving quality,

reassessment regarding structuring of the departments and the curriculum was carried out

skills, and knowledge, to help decrease dropout rates and the number of students requiring

for the undergraduate program in order to facilitate fostering of human resources withextra time to finish programs, in an era when universities may soon have accept all applicants

practical skills and current knowledge applicable to international society.

for admission, and when environments regarding students are constantly changing.

In specific terms,

the Department of Computer Software and the Department of Computer Hardware were
integrated into one department, the Department of Computer Science and Engineering in

Other specific measures are listed below.

April of 2008, based on an academic system which reflects the fact that knowledge in bothz October, 2007 to January, 2008:

Several well-acclaimed instructors were invited to thesoftware and hardware have become increasingly necessary in recent years regarding

University to teach classes for the course, “Introduction to Computer Science”, which iscomputer science and engineering.

offered mainly to freshmen of the Undergraduate Program to help students understandIn conjunction with this, a new, revised curriculum was introduced in April of 2008 so thatthe significance of learning computer science and engineering, in addition to explanations

students could proactively design their own futures based on their interests regarding theirprovided regarding the content of the new curriculum introduced in April of 2008 to raise

future paths with the help of advisors for completion of studies (homeroom instructors andstudent awareness of these projects.

graduation thesis advisors, etc.) who provide attentive advice regarding students’ choice ofcourses.

z October, 2007:

The University was accepted to MEXT’s “Support Program for Measures

In the new curriculum, the distinction between required and elective courses havefor Current Educational Needs”. Based on this program, a “factory” project to provide

been done away with, and students are given the freedom to choose a specialized field of theirventure experience to students, the “Aizu IT Nisshinkan”, was established with the hopes

choice (5 fields), and within these fields, the students can utilize “tracks”, which are courseof transferring the spirit of the missions of the historic “Aizu Nisshinkan” to the newcompletion models (9 tracks) to complete their studies.

generation, in order to foster young human resources with technical skills taking on the

As for the Graduate School, the Graduate Department of Information Systems and thechallenges of innovation with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, through collaboration with

Graduate Department of Computer Systems were integrated into one department, theDepartment of Computer and Information Systems as of April, 2008.

local venture businesses and governments.

In the Master’s

Program, taking into consideration the lack of quality and supply of human resources in thefield of software in Japan, the Graduate Department of Information Technology and ProjectManagement was established in order to foster IT specialists of global standards with theability to lead project development in Japan and overseas.

Some of the courses in the

Information Technology and Project Management Department were offered to students in
October of 2007 on a trial basis.

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A team from the University of Aizu placed fourth in the Asian regional,(Research)of the ACM International Programming Contest for University Students,

Various research activities were carried out, in addition to promotion of research fitting

which was held at the University of Tokyo. Teams from the University of Aizu haveknowledge available at the University, beginning with the 3 fields of concentration designatedadvanced past preliminary domestic rounds in this contest every year since 1998, the firstin the mid-term plans for the University regarding research (pioneering research, research

year preliminary rounds were held for Japan.

In the Asian regional contests, thewith the goal of contribution to local communities, and exploratory research), andUniversity of Aizu has been ranked within the top 10 every year since the regional was

considerations were given to give back research achievements to regional society throughheld at the University of Tsukuba in 2000, which was the first year official records haveadvancing the acquisition of intellectual property.

been kept regarding results of the contests.
z December, 2007:

The University was able to establish the Office for Promotion ofMajor specific measures are as described below.

Graduate School Education in order to smoothly promote relevant projects due toz The University started its participation in the lunar exploration project “SELENE”, thesubsidies received following acceptance of the project, “Innovative IT Education Based on

first large-scale project of its kind in Japan, which used observatory data of the moon’s

Creative Factories and Arenas” to the “Support Program for Improving Graduate School

surface from the lunar probe, “Kaguya”, from which 3-dimensional maps were created.

Education” sponsored by MEXT.

This program focuses on support for projects which havez External funds acquired by the University in FY 2007 are as described below.

outstanding organizational and systematic measures regarding graduate school education.
z February, 2008:

Cooperative research, commissioned research, and grant donations:

A cooking class with provision of information regarding diet and31 cases totaling 53,572,900 yen. (last fiscal year: 29 cases totaling 47,334,996

nutrition was held for students in order to support students live healthily in their daily

yen.)

lives, as part of the activities for the “240-plus Alpha Graduates Project”.
z March, 2008:

Subsidies from Kakenhi and Fukushima Foundation for Promotion of Science funding

As a part of the activities for “Innovative IT Education Based on Creative

programs:

Factories and Arenas” to introduce graduate school education conducted at the University

67,956,000 yen (last fiscal year:of Aizu, intensive courses open to the public were held and conducted in English, regarding

43,660,000 yen)

(Total) 121,528,990 yen (last fiscal year: 90,994,996 yen)

topics relevant to advanced IT technology.

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Overall Evaluation(University-Industry Collaboration and Contribution to the Local Community)z June, 2007 to March, 2008:

Based on a university-high school cooperative agreement

Several measures were developed as part of the University’s role in society to promoteconcluded between the University and Aizu Gakuho High School, the university-highuniversity-industry collaboration and contribution to local communities based onschool collaboration council was established, and through this agreement, carrying out

conclusion of agreements with several institutions regarding collaboration and cooperation,

specific projects such as dispatch of University faculty members to Gakuho High School for

etc., such as matching of technological seeds within the University with the needs oflectures, acceptance of the High Schools students for some of the University’s courses, andsociety.

opening of the University’s facilities to the students, etc. were considered.

As a part ofdispatch of lecturers to the High School, “spot lectures” in mathematics, English,
Major specific measures are as described below.
z August, 2007:

information (technology and household issues) were conducted twice in each subject.

The “Aizu IT Summer Forum 2007” was held with the participation ofstaff from IT-related companies, researchers, and students from all over Japan, organizedby an executive committee consisting of members from relevant organizations.

Informaldiscussions from a variety of perspectives on next-generation IT technology were held
through special lectures and special interest sectional meetings, and the University wasable to reinforce the Aizu brand as an advanced region in IT through transmission of thisinformation country-wide, while also making contributions to the ubiquitous computing
society.

(300 participants)

z October, 2007:

A University project was accepted to MEXT’s “Support Program for

Measures for Current Educational Needs”, and through this program, the program
including factories for experiencing start-up ventures, the “Aizu IT Nisshinkan” wasestablished in order to foster young human resources with technical skills taking on thechallenges of innovation with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, through collaboration withlocal venture businesses and governments.
z Taking advantage of the “Collection of Seeds of the University of Aizu”, which was created
and announced in FY 2006, the University has been able to broadly introduce content ofresearch conducted by its faculty members at forums, etc., which has facilitated the
University’s efforts to carry out further advancement of collaboration between the
University and industry.

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Overall Evaluation(International Exchange)z Agreements related to cooperative research

The Center for Strategy of International Programs, an organization for comprehensive

April, 2007:

operation of work involving planning and coordination of international exchange events, was(an agreement for establishment of a cooperative research facility for ubiquitousestablished in July of 2005, in order to carry out realization of an internationally competitive
research environment.

Nanjing University

computing)

The Center has been in charge of work related to promotion ofNovember, 2007:

Peking University

institutional international strategies, unification of information on campus regarding(An

strengthening of infrastructure for globalization, expansion of inter-university agreements toUniversity-Business International Research Consortium)

further international exchange pertaining to faculty and students, and support foragreement

concluded

regardingestablishment

of

the

Centerforz Conclusion of memorandums related to the DDP programinternational faculty and students.

April, 2007:

As a result of the Center’s work, the University has entered into new general exchange

Huazhong University of Science and Technology

August, 2007:

Novosibirsk State Technical University

agreements with seven institutions from countries such as China, the United States, Italy,

September, 2007:

Novosibirsk State University

Korea, and Vietnam, which has brought the total number of inter-university agreements

November, 2007:

Peking University, School of Software and Microelectronics

concluded to 31 in total.

In addition to this, the Center has been proactive in carrying out

November, 2007:

Shanghai University

activities pertaining to promotion of dual degree programs (DDP), conducting of cooperative

November, 2007:

Fudan University

research projects, joint-sponsorship of international academic conferences, and exchange ofz Conclusion of memorandums related to programs for mutual recognition of academic

faculty and students.

credits
November, 2007:

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Major specific measures are as described below.

<Exchange and research based on agreements, etc.><Conclusion of agreements, etc.>z Joint-sponsorship of international academic conferencesz Conclusion of agreements for exchange

October, 2007:

The largest-scale international academic conference event was held

April, 2007:

Nanjing University

through the holding of 5 international conferences simultaneously, with participation ofJune, 2007:

Harbin Institute of Technology

about 370 researchers, etc. from 36 countries overseas.

The conferences held were CIT

November, 2007:

Peking University, School of Software and Microelectronics

2007 “The International Conference on Computers and Information Technology”, ICBEM

November, 2007:

The University of West Virginia

2007 “International Conference on Bioelectromagnetism”, DNIS “Databases in Networked

December, 2007:

University of Rome “Sapienza”

Information Systems”, ISSM “International Symposium on Spatial Media”, and PCSJ

December, 2007:

Hallym University“Professional Communication Seminar in Japan on Science and Engineering”.

March, 2008:

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Other:

2 other international conferences were held at the University of Aizu

October, 2007:

The College

ISMA 2007 “International Symposium between Moscow and Aizu”

December, 2007:

HC 2007 “International Conference on Humans and Computer(Education)

Interface”

Details of the educational objectives and admission policies for the Department ofz Holding of international symposiums
February, 2008:

Industrial Information (the Information Management Program and Information Design

The Dean of the Peking University School of Software andProgram), Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, and Department of Social Welfare

Microelectronics was invited to the “University of Aizu Center for Strategy ofwere publicized through the College’s website and on its introductory pamphlets.

International Programs Symposium” held at the University of Aizu for a keynote

Based on these educational objectives, efforts were made to create educational programs

presentation on inter-university international collaboration.

focusing on the distinctive characteristics of each of the departments, taking intoz Exchange of undergraduate students
January, 2008:

consideration systematic aspects of the relevant academic fields, etc., while maintaining goodTraining for 4 students from Hallym University was conducted at thebalance between required and elective courses and correlation between courses in general to

University of Aizu.

improve educational content.

November, 2007 and March, 2008: A total of 3 students went to Rose-Hulman Institute ofRegarding detailed instruction on completion of studies, guidance meetings were held at

Technology for overseas learning experiences.

the time of admission and at the beginning of each semester within each department, wherez Exchange of graduate students
October, 2007:

the objectives of individual courses, the significance of taking the courses, and the relevance2 students were accepted through the DDP program from Huazhong

and correlation, etc. between courses were explained to students.

University of Science and Technology

models for completion of programs were provided at the guidance meetings held at the
beginning of the 1st and 2nd semesters, in an effort to increase students’ sense of purpose inz Exchange of faculty
November, 2007:

In addition, systematictheir studies.

Faculty and administrative staff were dispatched to Rose-Hulman

Regarding courses related to acquisition of certifications, students were given

Institute of Technology for study of examples of advanced academic systems

motivation through detailed instruction based on models for completion of courses necessary

March, 2008:

for relevant certifications.

The Head of the Department of Computer Science and Software

As a result, the certification acquisition rate was 100% regarding

Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology was invited to the University sostudents from the Department of Food and Nutrition Sciences who worked towards

that the University could receive advice regarding undergraduate education taken fromacquisition of a nutritionist’s license and students of the Department of Social Welfare who

Rose-Hulman, the number-one ranked university in the United States regarding

worked towards acquisition of a child-care license or qualification to take the social welfare

undergraduate education in engineering.

counselor examination.

Though the Department of Industrial Information is not a

department that is focused on training students to acquire certifications, some students of thisdepartment have acquired certifications in bookkeeping and chromatics, etc.
Efforts were made to nurture problem-solving skills in students by giving them practicaland detailed instruction in problem-solving from problem identification to solution of problems,
through interactive education utilizing small class-sizes for graduation research, special
exercises, and basic exercises, etc.

There was an increase in graduation research themes

which worked towards solution of specific regional issues this fiscal year, in particular.
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Educational practicality and efficiency has been increased by giving students opportunities

Regarding first-year students, mock interviews were conducted in the 2nd semester in order

to experience up-close and firsthand the significance and objectives of research throughto raise students’ awareness at an early juncture regarding what they want to do in theirselection of issues closely related to the needs of the local region and society in graduation

futures.

research seminars such as traditions, history, customs, and distinctive industries, etc. inwould like to do once they become part of working society through the kick-off meeting for

Fukushima Prefecture, centered around the Aizu Region. The Center for Rejuvenation ofadvice on future careers, orientation camps (explanatory meetings by alumni, mock interviews,

Local Communities was established as of this fiscal year, and a structure for implementation

and worksite visitations), preliminary advice on internships, and eventsof projects to solve themes involving various regional issues on an interdepartmental basis

guidance meetings such as the gathering for “advice on planning for future careers”, inwas prepared.

conjunction with lectures, seminars, and practical exercises.

In addition to this, it was made possible from FY 2008 for students toheld at the career

The course, “Introduction to Career Development” has been offered to students since AY

proactively get involved in solving of regional issues through establishment of new project

2007, and most first-year students took this course, regardless of their departmental

exercises tailored for the local region.

affiliation.

With the introduction of optional courses, a system is now in place so that students are free
to receive instruction from faculty members from other departments.

Practical approaches with the objective of cultivating professional awareness by

the five practitioners involved in the course were effective.

The Industrial

Efforts were made to create an environment to raise students’ professional awareness, andInformation Department has increased its number of common elective courses for two of its
programs.

In addition, opportunities were provided to students to contemplate what theyat the same time, all faculty members made commitments to being involved as much as they

The curriculum was revised so that “project exercises tailored for the local region”

could in providing advice to students regarding their future paths.

to be offered as optional courses starting in AY 2008 can be taken by students from any

As a result of these measures, the percentage of students seeking employment who weredepartment.
Through these measures, efforts were made to foster human resources withable to find a job was 99.1% (98.5% in FY 2006), and the percentage of students seeking to

problem-solving skills, presentation abilities, general decision-making competency, andcontinue their studies at a higher level who were accepted to higher level educational

generous personal attributes and logical perspectives.

institutions was 98.6% (98.2% in FY 2006).

Regarding provision of instructions and advice regarding students’ studies and counseling

Explanations were made to ensure that students were made aware of scholarship systems,

for everyday life, etc., students have been given attentive care on an individual basis throughtuition exemption systems, deferred tuition payment systems, and the application procedures

faculty members’ office hours, etc.

relevant to these systems.

In AY 2007, instruction and counseling was provided

Over half of the students at the College receive scholarships.

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during office hours 441 times, 4,047 times during times outside office hours, 1,830 times via

first-year students and 84 second-year students received scholarship funds from the Japane-mail, for a total of 6,318 cases, which far exceeded the totals from the 2nd semester of theStudent Services Organization, and 1 first-year student received scholarship funds from theprevious year.

Fukushima Scholarship Fund.

Regarding provision of advice pertaining to career development, the Career Support

Detailed admission policies were created for the College as a whole and also for each of theCenter was established in April. Two career advisors have been placed at the Center, and all

departments, and these policies were publicized through announcements in the College’s

second-year students from each of the programs of each of the departments are given multiple

introductory pamphlets and on its website.

opportunities for consultations on future career paths, employment, and also mock interviews.

Regarding re-evaluation of the entrance examination system, the second period foradmission through general selection in the Department of Industrial Information Sciences
was conducted using results from the Center Examinations and interviews, so that students
with a variety of skills could be admitted to the College.
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In addition to this, the special recommendation category (for students from designated(Research)high schools) for selection of recommended students to the Department of Food andNutritional Sciences was newly established with an admission capacity of 4 students.

In order to deepen education regarding the College’s courses, faculty members conducted

At thefundamental and applied research activities in fields related to courses taught individuallysame time recommended students are selected for admission, the entrance examinations forand courses taught cooperatively.

working individuals is conducted, as it has been done in the past, and new selection

College by other universities, regional societies, and companies, etc., the College’s “Annual

examinations systems were established for admission of students from vocational schools andResearch Review” was posted in its entirety to the College’s website, and was also made inother types of schools, under the condition that they pass reviews for qualification to enter a

CD-ROM format, which was used for disclosure of the College’s research achievements.

university.

In order to encourage use of research achievements of the

The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities was established this fiscal year, andIn this way, the College carried out measures necessary to ensure the quality and themany projects which involved collaboration with universities, governments, industry, andnumber of students admitted.

residents were carried out.

As projects of the College's Center for Rejuvenation of Local

Regarding PR activities, high school visitations were carried out in August and September

Communities in FY 2007, ① a program designated as a prioritized project by Fukushima

through shared responsibilities by all departmental faculty members, and a total of 104 highPrefecture, the "Project for Support of child-raising and Maturation of Children through Diet"

schools were visited, 69 within Fukushima Prefecture, and 35 outside of the Prefecture.

(commissioned by the Fukushima Prefecture Health and Welfare Department), ②

Visits were conducted based on a visitation manual which outlines methods and standards tocollaborative project by local agencies of Fukushima Prefecture titled as the "Project for

be maintained for visits.

Faculty members from the College visited staff at high schools in

effective Use of Treasures of Aizu" (commissioned by the Aizu Development Bureau), and ③

charge of students' progression to higher levels of education to publicize the College, and to

the project sponsored by the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry for research andcollect data regarding situations regarding applications by students to the College and thedevelopment for effective use of local resources titled "Development of Barrier-free Products

reputation of the College at the relevant high schools. PR events provided directly to highMade of Paulownia Grown in the Aizu Region" (commissioned by the Tohoku Bureau ofschool students was conducted through participation, mostly by faculty members serving as

Economy, Trade and Industry) were conducted.

members of the Public Relations Committee, in college fairs sponsored by companies

part of their graduation research activities, and through study of issues related to regional

specializing in event-planning for students intending to go to college.

issues and regional resources, practical education and research were carried out.

Faculty members went

theStudents participated in these projects as

Regarding ① described above, research projects were carried out through collaboration

to venues such as Sendai, Niigata, Nagaoka, Morioka, and Kitakami outside the Prefecture,
and also attended college fairs within the Prefecture.

with Fukushima Prefecture, and universities, cities, town, villages, and kindergartens, etc.

As open campus events are also held during the College Festival, these events have been
held semi-annually since last fiscal year, a trend which shall be continued.

within the Prefecture, in order to nurture well-rounded and conscientious children throughCurrently

diet, as they hold the key to Fukushima’s future (in the next generation).

Specifically, theenrolled students have been encouraged to participate to help strengthen the system for

projects for practical support of “child-raising and child-maturation” through inter-university

explanations and consultations to meet the needs of prospective students.

The number ofcollaboration and projects to raise awareness and to cultivate “child-raising andvenues for college fairs held outside the Prefecture sponsored by companies specialiaing inchild-maturation” were held, and they included practical activities carried out to help raise

event-planning for students intending to go to college attended by faculty of the College

awareness about dietary education through firsthand experience-based training.

increased. In addition, consultations with high school staff in charge of students progression

projects for development of educational materials on dietary education, research was

to higher levels of education has become a regular part of visitations when faculty are

conducted through cooperation between universities, industry, residents, and governments.

dispatched to high schools to give special lectures.

Faculty members from all 3 departments promoted this collaborative research, and they are
all scheduled to be continued next fiscal year.
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In addition,

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Regarding ② described above, the “Project for Dissemination of Information Regarding

The College’s project with the theme, “Development of New Barrier-free Products Made ofLocal Communities”, the “Project for Creation of a Database on Information Regarding VacantPaulownia Grown in the Aizu Region”, was accepted by METI on August 2, 2007.

Housing”, and the “Cooperative Project for Promotion of Health and Tourism” were carried out

College’s Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities serves as the contact office for thein collaboration with regional offices related to Fukushima Prefecture.

managing foundation, which carried out correspondence and cooperation between the partner

For the “Project for Dissemination of Information Regarding Local Communities”,

organizations.

The

The research and development was carried out by 7 faculty members from theanimated videos featuring some of Aizu regional resources (culture, nature, and people) wereCollege, the Fukushima High-Tech Plaza Aizu-Wakamatsu Technical Support Center, theutilized for a website for the Aizu Regional Development Bureau, for which students of the

National Industrial Research Institute, and 4 private companies in Fukushima Prefecture.

College assisted in gathering of materials for the videos.

Specifically, intellectual property from the Fukushima Prefecture High-Tech Plaza

Regarding the “Project for Creation of a Database on Information Regarding VacantAizu-Wakamatsu Technical Support Center was utilized and the 4 companies and 3

Buildings”, in order to effectively use vacant housing facilities, which are regional resources of

institutional partners corresponded and cooperated towards use of the region’s resource “Aizu

Aizu, a database was constructed with information on vacant homes, closed schools, andpaulownia” in research and development of products, and towards creation of a businessvacant private homes constructed using old-fashioned traditional methods to create amodel.

“regional information site on vacant homes”.

In addition, discussions were carried out andThis project is scheduled for continuation next fiscal year.

proposals were made on specific ways to utilize these vacant homes, etc. taking into

In order to acquire competitive external research funds for use as capital for research andconsideration regional characteristics.

activities, collaboration between universities, industry, governments, and residents was

For the “Cooperative Project for Promotion of Health and Tourism”, in order to takecarried out, and the College put forth proactive efforts in applying for funds for preparation ofadvantage of regional resources of the Aizu region in hot springs and traditional cuisine

capital.

culture, measures to use health and tourism to promote utilization of hot springs facilities and11,060,000 yen) for 7 projects (last fiscal year:

cuisine culture in the region were carried out through creation and implementation of stay

subsidies: 3 projects, 6,920,000 yen, commissioned projects: 22,449,904 yen)programs.
All of the above programs are scheduled to be continued next fiscal year.
Regarding the project described in ③ previously, research and development of practicaltechniques with the objective of developing new products utilizing existing resources in theregion (regional resources) are conducted for creation of new regional industry and projects,
and a cooperative research entity consisting of industry, university, and government
components is organized to raise economic activity in the region.

(A new commissioned

project initiated by the Ministry of Economics, Trade and Industry (METI) in 2007.)

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This fiscal year, the College was able to acquire 29,,369,904 yen (last fiscal year:
10 projects).

(Breakdown:

Kakenhi1.

Overall Evaluation(Contribution to Local Communities)
Though the major objective of the College is to conduct distinctive education and research④

Improvement of services offered to residents of the local community.

⑤

Strengthening business operations through maximization of correspondence andand to contribute to regional society through fostering of human resources with creativity, thecollaboration between universities, industry, residents, and governmentsCollege also has the important missions of contributing to regional society by providing

Specific measures are described below.

research support for regional issues and opportunities for lifelong learning.

z The Committee for Operational Promotion was established within the Center for

The College has 3 departments, the Department of Industrial Information Sciences, theRejuvenation of Local Communities, and members consisted of individuals from 38

Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, and the Department of Social Welfare,organizations representing universities, industry, residents, and governments.

consisting of distinctive specialized fields that are closely related to our lives, namely,

were held in June and December, and discussions were held on the Center’s projects andproduction, management, design, information, environment, health, nutrition, food, welfare

activities.

and child-care.

issues, promotion of regional collaboration, advice and proposals regarding collaborative

Effectively utilizing the resources nurtured at the College for specificidentification of local issues from regional societies, and implementing cooperative measures

Meetings

The content of the discussions included sharing of work to be done on regional

regional projects, and proposals regarding planning and management.

between the College and regional society according to the needs of regional society for creationz A symposium commemorating the establishment of the Center for Rejuvenation of Localof a more energetic region is necessary.

Communities was held on June 8, which included a commemorative lecture titled, “public

Based on the situation of the College and taking advantage of the opportunities arising

universities and regional contribution” (by Professor Noboru Omiya of Takasaki

from incorporation of the University, established the Center for Rejuvenation of Local

University of Economics), and a panel discussion on the theme, “Regional rejuvenation

Communities in April of 2007 as an organization to utilize the College’s resources of regional

utilizing regional resources”.
z As projects of the College's Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities in FY 2007, ①

research, open lectures, dispatched lectures etc. which can restructured and integrated asnecessary to proactively develop activity in the region.

a program designated as a prioritized project by Fukushima Prefecture, the "Project for

The objective of the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities is to contribute toSupport of child-raising and Maturation of Children through Diet" (commissioned by the

improvement of industry, daily life, culture and welfare in regional society throughFukushima Prefecture Health and Welfare Department), ②

contribution to advancement of education and research conducted at the College by

local agencies of Fukushima Prefecture titled as the "Project for effective Use of Treasuresstrengthening collaboration between regional organizations (governments and organizations,of Aizu" (commissioned by the Aizu Development Bureau), and ③

etc. which promote regional activity, including private organizations) and promotion of generalby the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry for research and development forcooperative research, research exchange, and cooperative research within the College. The

effective use of local resources titled "Development of Barrier-free Products Made ofCenter for Rejuvenation of Local Communities has planned to promote the following 5

Paulownia Grown in the Aizu Region" (commissioned by the Tohoku Bureau of Economy,

programs.

Trade and Industry) were conducted, as mentioned in the category, “(Research)” of this①②

the project sponsored

Promotion of regional rejuvenation by strengthening correspondence and collaboration

report.

between organizations related to the region (universities, industry, residents, andcollaboration between organizations related to the region (universities, industry, residents,

government)

and government) was carried out.

Promoting formation of a knowledge-based society through support of regional
educational activities and lifelong learning, etc.

③

the collaborative project by

Provision of opportunities for firsthand learning in a student-planned format andpractical education.
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Promotion of regional rejuvenation by strengthening correspondence and1.

Overall Evaluationz Students participated in these projects as part of their graduation research, and(International Exchange)

significant achievements were attained through use of regional issues and regional*

resources as research themes.

international understanding were held in the “general topics” course of the general education

This gave students an opportunity to gain exposure to

firsthand studies in a student-planned format and practical education.

As a continued project from last fiscal year, classes with the objective of promoting

course category.

In addition, a representative from the Aizu-Wakamatsu Internationalz In order to promote formation of a knowledge-based society, open lectures, dispatched

Association visited the College for an explanatory publicity meeting for students at the School

lectures, and university-high school collaboration, etc. were conducted. Regarding openof Computer Science and Engineering, and as a result, 2 students of the College became

lectures, these were held a total of 5 times for three lecture topics.

members of the Association and carried out work involving international exchange.

2 courses were given

in a practical exercise-based format, and because there were limits to the number of people
who could take the courses, the 2 courses totaled 150 participants.

Regarding dispatched

lectures, 62 lectures were held by the College’s faculty members from 12 different fields(AY 2006:

14 fields, 58 lectures). 92 requests for dispatched lectures (AY 2006:

68

requests) were received from elementary school, junior high schools, high schools, and thegeneral public and were held for all requests.

Based on surveys taken from students after

the lectures, all of the lectures were well-received.

Based on university-high school

collaboration agreements, 32 lectures were held for high schools, including Aizu Gakuho
High School.

All of these lectures were also well-received.

Regarding collaboration between the College and Aizu Gakuho High School (an agreement
was signed with the school in February of 2007), the College dispatched faculty members to
the High School accepted its students for some courses offered at the College, opened its
facilities to students, and discussed educational and research issues with the school atcollaboration meetings (4 meetings were held for promotion of collaboration) to prepare an
environment for promotion of collaboration. Collaboration with Aizu Gakuho Junior HighSchool was conducted following the same pattern.

Regarding dispatching of lecturers, 6

lectures were conducted with themes in image media expression, design, nutrition,
fundamentals of social welfare, sketching, and design (of traditional crafts) which were notincluded in the figures regarding dispatched lectures.
Regarding collaboration between the College and Yamagata City Commercial High School(an agreement was signed with the school in March of 2007), exchange activities including
remote lectures held by the College’s faculty members to the High School and exchange ofeducational and research information, etc. will be conducted.

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Evaluation Item

The Public University Corporation, The University of Aizu
bythe

PublicUniversity

Corporation

Degree of Achievement

Ａ
92
Ｂ
103
Ｃ
41
Ｄ
10
Ａ
32
Ｂ
68
Ｃ
32
Ｄ
10
(The University of Aizu)
Measures to be taken to achieve Efforts for achievement were made according to the plan. However, measures planned herein were not fully
goals regarding improvement of put into practice and practical measures were not taken for a portion of planned items.
(会津大学短期大学部)
Chapter 1 the quality of education /概ね年度計画どおりの取組みを行い、一定の成果を上げました。
research conducted at the
Ａ
60
Ｂ
35
Ｃ
9
Ｄ
0
Universit(The Junior College Division)
In general, relevant measures were put into practice as planned and certain results were attained.

1

Measures to be taken toachieve goals regarding
educational achievement

Ａ
67
Ｂ
74
Ｃ
24
Ｄ
4
Ａ
23
Ｂ
45
Ｃ
20
Ｄ
4
(The University of Aizu)
Efforts for achievement were made according to the plan. However, measures planned herein were not fully
put into practice and practical measures were not taken for a portion of planned items.
(会津大学短期大学部)
概ね年度計画どおりの取組みを行い、一定の成果を上げました。
Ａ
44
Ｂ
29
Ｃ
4
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
In general, relevant measures were put into practice as planned and certain results were attained.
(会津大学短期大学部)
概ね年度計画どおりの取組みを行い、一定の成果を上げました。

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Self-evaluation

Evaluation Item

The Public University Corporation, The University of Aizu
bythe

PublicUniversity

Corporation

Degree of Achievement
Ａ
9
Ｂ
7
Ｃ
2
Ｄ
0
Ａ
5
Ｂ
7
Ｃ
2
Ｄ
0
(The University of Aizu)
Reorganization of the academic departments of the undergraduate program and reorganization of thegraduate departments of the graduate programs were mostly carried out according to the plan.

Ａ
4
Ｂ
0
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
Individually at guidance meetings for the first and second semester, purposes and importance of courses, andMeasures to be taken for
relationand connection among courses were explained to students, in order to increase students' motivation to(１) achievement of goals
study.
With
regard to courses in the Liberal Arts Course Group, students acquired knowledge and ways ofregarding educational content
thinking from a broader range of academic fields. With regard to areas of specialization, not only knowledge
and skills but also students' abilities to think deductively, find possible applications, and improve creativity were
cultivated, through cooperation among courses based on the curriculum for each department. In addition,
students' problem-solving abilities were improved while students were working on their graduation researchwhich focused on detailed tasks for local communities. Results attained were better than initially expected.

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Self-evaluation

Evaluation Item

The Public University Corporation, The University of Aizu
bythe

PublicUniversity

Corporation

Degree of Achievement
Ａ
36
Ｂ
26
Ｃ
9
Ｄ
4
Ａ
15
Ｂ
17
Ｃ
9
Ｄ
4
(The University of Aizu)
Review on the undergraduate curriculum and the graduate curriculum was conducted according to the plan.
However, no practical actions were taken in terms of review on the RA system and grading of students'
academic performance.

Measures to be taken for(２) achievement of goals

regarding educational content

Ａ
21
Ｂ
9
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)"Evaluation of classes by students" was conducted by all students for all courses. Evaluation results werehanded to faculty members teaching relevant courses, so that such feedback would help improve course
contents. Proposals from faculty members for improvement of their course contents were posted at theinternal server for access by students, faculty and administrative staff. Results attained were better thanoriginally expected.

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Evaluation Item

The Public University Corporation, The University of Aizu
bythe

PublicUniversity

Corporation

Degree of Achievement
Ａ
6
Ｂ
14
Ｃ
10
Ｄ
0
Ａ
1
Ｂ
5
Ｃ
6
Ｄ
0
(The University of Aizu)
Efforts made for establishment of an organization for implementation of faculty development were notsufficient. However, improvement of network systems, etc. were carried out as planned.

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

Ａ
5
Ｂ
9
Ｃ
4
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
Seminars for graduation research covered tasks for local communities, which deepened educational
relationship with local communities. Regarding the project designated as a prioritized project by Fukushima
Prefecture, the "Project for Support of child-raising and Maturation of Children through Diet" (commissionedby the Fukushima Prefecture Health and Welfare Department), results were attained through development ofeducational materials for nutrition education, in collaboration and cooperation with students from the
Department of Industrial Information Sciences, the Department of Food and Nutrition, and the Department ofSocial and Welfare Sciences who were working on graduation research.

Regarding the collaborative project by local agencies of Fukushima Prefecture titled as the "Project foreffective Use of Treasures of Aizu" (commissioned by the Aizu Development Bureau), results were attained inpromotion of health tourism and in dissemination of information for relevant activities, in collaboration andcooperation with students from the Management Information Program and Design Information Program in the
Department of Industrial Information Sciences. Students participated in these projects as part of theirgraduation research, and through study of issues related to regional issues and regional resources, practicaleducation and research was carried out, and achievements were obtained.

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Self-evaluation

Evaluation Item

The Public University Corporation, The University of Aizu
bythe

PublicUniversity

Corporation

Degree of Achievement
Ａ
16
Ｂ
27
Ｃ
3
Ｄ
0
Ａ
2
Ｂ
16
Ｃ
3
Ｄ
0
(The University of Aizu)
Measures for detection and care for students experiencing severe difficulty with poor academic performanceat an early juncture, establishment of the "University of Aizu Scholarships for International Students", andorganizing career development meetings and career planning seminars for students, were carried out asplanned in general.
(会津大学短期大学部)

Measures to be taken to(４) achieve goals regarding

student support

２

Measures for achievement ofgoals regarding research

Ａ
14
Ｂ
11
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
Financial support for students was improved by continuing the existing system for postponement of tuition
payment and the system for exemption of tuition payment and by improving the system for publicity for
utilization of JASSO Scholarship Program. "Office Hour" activities continued which realized attentive
education on an individual basis. Support for career development was improved through career development
guidance to students based on a booklet titled "Career Guide 2008" published by the college for which copies
were distributed to students.

Ａ
9
Ｂ
16
Ｃ
15
Ｄ
6
Ａ
2
Ｂ
13
Ｃ
10
Ｄ
6
(The University of Aizu)
Efforts for fulfillment were made in accordance with the plan for a part of planned items. However, these
efforts fell much below in terms of the plan.
(
Ａ
7
Ｂ
3
Ｃ
5
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
Efforts for fulfillment were made in accordance with the plan, however, planned measures were not fully put
into practice.

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Self-evaluation

Evaluation Item

The Public University Corporation, The University of Aizu
bythe

PublicUniversity

Corporation

Degree of Achievement
Ａ
6
Ｂ
6
Ｃ
7
Ｄ
0
Ａ
2
Ｂ
5
Ｃ
5
Ｄ
0
(The University of Aizu)
Research on creation of 3D maps of the moon surface based on observational data collected by a moon
orbiter was started, and international conferences held at the University were supported as planned. However,discussion on the University's research standards and evaluation of research results was not sufficient.

Measures for achievement of(１) goals regarding researchstandards and results

Ａ
4
Ｂ
1
Ｃ
2
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
Research results attained by the college were published in "Annual Report on Research" and "Research on
Local Communities" of the college. Summaries of these results have been posted in the colleges website foruse for revitalization of local communities. Research activities which took into account confluence, diversity
and synergetic effects were conducted, and these activities were promoted jointly by the college, industry andpublic/private organizations. These research activities were conducted as research projects for contribution
to local communities initiated by the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities, which was inaugurated
this academic year.

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Evaluation Item

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bythe

PublicUniversity

Corporation

Evaluation by the Evaluation Committee

Degree of Achievement

By item

Ａ
3
Ｂ
10
Ｃ
8
Ｄ
6
Ａ
0
Ｂ
8
Ｃ
5
Ｄ
6
(The University of Aizu)
Practical actions were not taken related to increasing activities for work to be conducted by RAs andimprovement of the existing RA system, deliberation on and review of models for research organizations,deliberation on the faculty evaluation system concerning education, research, and contribution to local
communities. On the other hand, promotion of research in prioritized areas for mid and long-term projects was
carried out as planned.
(

Measures for achievement ofgoals regarding improvement
Ａ
3
Ｂ
2
Ｃ
3
Ｄ
0
of systems for promotion of (The Junior College Division)
research
In order to conduct research activities which took into account confluence, diversity and synergetic effects,(２)

collaboration among researchers was aimed at. One of the distinctive features was establishment of the Center
for Rejuvenation of Local Communities in Aprils, 2007. This center worked on the following projects:① "Project for Promotion and Development of Support for 'Child Raising and Growth of Children' "conductedby the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities, which was accepted by the Prefectural Government asa prioritized program for promotion This project was commissioned to the college by Health and Welfare
Department of the Prefectural Government.
② "Project for Effective Use of 'Treasures of Aizu" (commissioned by Aizu Development Bureau as a projectin collaboration with branch offices of the Prefectural Government)③ R&D Project for Effective Use of Local Resources: "Development of New Barrier-Free Products Made ofPaulownia Grown in the Aizu Region (commissioned by Tohoku Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry)
These projects were carried out through a collaboration system for all faculty members of the college.
Activities described above were carried out as planned. However, measures were not fully put into practice, interms of creation of databases regarding researchers.

３

Ａ
12
Ｂ
12
Ｃ
2
Ｄ
Ａ
4
Ｂ
9
Ｃ
2
Ｄ
(The University of Aizu)
In general, relevant measures were put into practice as planned and certain results were attained.
Measures for achievement of(会津大学短期大学部)
goals concerning contribution
概ね年度計画どおりの取組みを行い 一定の成果を上げました
to local communities
Ａ
8
Ｂ
3
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
(The Junior College Division)
Results attained were better than originally expected.

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0
0

0

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(１)

Specific policies regarding
collaboration and mutual
support with local
communities and prefecturaladministration

The Public University Corporation, The University of Aizu
bythe

PublicUniversity

Corporation

Degree of Achievement
Ａ
8
Ｂ
8
Ｃ
2
Ｄ
0
Ａ
3
Ｂ
5
Ｃ
2
Ｄ
0
(The University of Aizu)
The Computer Science Summer Camp Program, the High School PC Computing Contest, and public lectures
were held as planned.
(会津大学短期大学部)
Ａ
5
Ｂ
3
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities was established in April, 2007. Under the leadership of
this center, on/off-campus public lectures were conducted, which helped form knowledge basis of society.
Also, the following projects were carried out by the center.
① "Project for Promotion and Development of Support for 'Child Raising and Growth of Children' "conductedby the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities, which was accepted by the Prefectural Government asa prioritized program for promotion This project was commissioned to the college by Health and Welfare
Department of the Prefectural Government.
② "Project for Effective Use of 'Treasures of Aizu" (commissioned by Aizu Development Bureau as a projectin collaboration with branch offices of the Prefectural Government)③ R&D Project for Effective Use of Local Resources: "Development of New Barrier-Free Products Made ofPaulownia Grown in the Aizu Region (commissioned by Tohoku Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry)Also, cooperation with local communities and the Prefectural Government, and high school-university
cooperation with Aizu Gakuho Senior High School for unified middle and high school education. Results
attained from these activities were better than initially expected.

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Evaluation Item

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bythe

PublicCorporation

Evaluation by the Evaluation Committee

Degree of Achievement
Ａ
3
Ｂ
2
Ａ
1
Ｂ
2
(The University of Aizu)"Aizu IT Summer Camp" was conducted as planned.

Specific policies regarding
promotion of university(２)industry-government
cooperation

University

ＣＣ

By item

0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

Ａ
2
Ｂ
0
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
The following projects were carried out by the center.
① "Project for Promotion and Development of Support for 'Child Raising and Growth of Children' "conductedby the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities, which was accepted by the Prefectural Government asa prioritized program for promotion This project was commissioned to the college by Health and Welfare
Department of the Prefectural Government.
② "Project for Effective Use of 'Treasures of Aizu" (commissioned by Aizu Development Bureau as a projectin collaboration with branch offices of the Prefectural Government)③ R&D Project for Effective Use of Local Resources: "Development of New Barrier-Free Products Made ofPaulownia Grown in the Aizu Region (commissioned by Tohoku Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry)
With regard to project ①, diet/nutrition education was promoted as a part of this support project for childraising and growth of children, in cooperation with kindergartens in Fukushima Prefecture.
In addition, development of teaching materials for diet/nutrition education was worked on jointly by industry,
public/private organizations and the college. This project will continue for FY 2007.
Under project ②, the following projects were conducted:- Project for dissemination of information regarding local communities which was worked on jointly with Public
Relations Group of the Prefectural Government- Project for creation of information regarding local areas, e.g. information regarding uninhabited houses- Project for promotion of health tourism
These projects will continue for next fiscal year.
With regard to project ③, making most of intellectual property of Fukushima Hi-Tech Plaza Aizu Wakamatsu
Support Center, a consortium consisting of the college serving as an administrative public corporate body,
Fukushima Hi-Tech Plaza, Fukushima Prefecture Technology Research Center and 4 companies in Fukushima
Prefecture and 3 institutions including the college jointly worked on R&D activities and on making businessmodels for use of local resources, "paulownia grown in the Aizu region." This project will continue for FY
2008.
Results attained from these activities were better than initially expected.

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PublicUniversity

Corporation

Evaluation by the Evaluation Committee

Degree of Achievement

By item

Ａ
1
Ｂ
2
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
Ａ
0
Ｂ
2
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
(The University of Aizu)
Evaluation on projects for contribution to local communities was carried out as planned.

0
0

Ａ
1
Ｂ
0
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
(The Junior College Division)
Results of evaluation of measures for contribution to local communities, for which the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities were better than originally expected.

0

Ａ
4
Ｂ
1
Ｃ
0
Ａ
3
Ｂ
1
Ｃ
0
(The University of Aizu)
Results attained were better than originally expected.(会津大学短期大学部)
概ね年度計画どおりの取組みを行い、一定の成果を上げました。

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

Ａ
1
Ｂ
0
Ｃ
0
(The Junior College Division)
Results attained were better than originally expected.(会津大学短期大学部)
概ね年度計画どおりの取組みを行い、一定の成果を上げました。

Ｄ

0Specific policies regarding(３) evaluation of contribution to

local communities

４

Measures for achievement ofgoals regarding international
exchange

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Self-evaluation

Evaluation Item

The Public University Corporation, The University of Aizu
bythe

PublicUniversity

Corporation

Evaluation by the Evaluation Committee

Degree of Achievement

By item

Ａ
4
Ｂ
1
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
Ａ
3
Ｂ
1
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The University of Aizu)
Results attained were better than originally expected in terms of international exchange with universities
including conclusion of international academic exchange agreements and actual exchange programs withagreement partner universities.
(会津大学短期大学部)

Specific measures regarding（１） promotion of international
exchange

Measures that should betaken in order to achieve
Chapter 2 goals regarding improvementof business management andbusiness effectiveness１

Measures for achievement ofgoals regarding improvement ofmanagement systems

Specific measures regarding(１) effective organization
management

Ａ
1
Ｂ
0
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
Continuation from the previous academic year, classes for international understanding were conducted ascourses for comprehensive studies in the Liberal Arts Course Group. In addition, Aizu Wakamatsu International
Association visited the college for publicity of activities of the international association. This explanation had
also been given to students of the Undergraduate School of Computer Science and Engineering. As a result of
the publicity, 2 students of the college joined the international association on their own initiative and started
activities there. Results attained were better than initially expected.
Ａ
11
Ｂ
21
Ｃ
8
Ａ
10
Ｂ
15
Ｃ
5
(The University of Aizu)
Planned activities were carried out in general and certain results were attained.

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

Ａ
7
Ｂ
15
Ｃ
3
(The Junior College Division)
Planned activities were carried out in general and certain results were attained.

Ｄ

0

Ａ
4
Ｂ
4
Results attained were better than originally expected.
(Evaluation by the Junior College Division is as follows,
A: 4, B:3, C: 0, D:0)

Ｄ

0

Ｃ

0

Ａ
1
Ｂ
3
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
Planned items were put into practice in general. For example, adequate management of the Executive Board,
the Management Council and the Education and Research Council was realized for flexible and dynamic
management of the Corporation.

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Summary Table
Self-evaluation

The Public University Corporation, The University of Aizu
by

Evaluation Item

Specific measures regarding(２) realization of strategic
distribution of university
resources２

thePublicUniversity

Evaluation by the Evaluation Committee

Degree of Achievement

By item

Ａ
3
Ｂ
1
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
Results attained were better than originally expected. For example, the Office for Learning Support and theCenter for Rejuvenation of Local Communities were established and are now in operation. (Evaluation by the
Junior College Division is as follows,
A: 3, B:0, C: 0, D:0)

Ａ
3
Ｂ
0
Ｃ
0
Ａ
2
Ｂ
0
Ｃ
0
(The University of Aizu)
Measures for achievement ofResults attained were better than originally expected.(会津大学短期大学部)
goals regarding reassessment 概ね年度計画どおりの取組みを行い、一定の成果を上げました。

of educational and researchorganizations

Corporation

Ａ
1
Ｂ
0
Ｃ
0
(The Junior College Division)
Results attained were better than originally expected.(会津大学短期大学部)
概ね年度計画どおりの取組みを行い、一定の成果を上げました。

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

Ｄ

0

Ａ

3

Ｂ

0

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Ａ

2

Ｂ

0

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

(The University of Aizu)
Results attained were better than originally expected. For example, the former academic departments havebeen integrated into one department, and new graduate departments were established.

Specific measures regarding
steps for flexible and dynamic
Ａ
1
Ｂ
0
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(１) formation and reconsideration(The
JuniorCollege
Division)of educational and research
Education and research have been conducted through effective organizations with clear roles of constituents.
organizations

Organization of the Junior College Division Administrative Office (for which the flat-and-flexible systemstarted in FY 2004) and its administrative system are the same as those before incorporation of the University.
However, review on relevant organizations was conducted in a timely manner based on results of internal
evaluation and evaluation by an organization for evaluation for accreditation, and the Prefectural Evaluation
Committee. The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities and the Career Support Center were
established in FY 2007. Results attained were better than initially expected.

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Summary Table
Self-evaluation

Evaluation Item

３

Measures for achievement ofgoals regarding appropriate
assignment of faculty andadministrative personnel

The Public University Corporation, The University of Aizu
bythe

PublicUniversity

Corporation

Evaluation by the Evaluation Committee

Degree of Achievement
Ａ
2
Ｂ
11
Ｃ
6
Ｄ
Ａ
2
Ｂ
5
Ｃ
3
Ｄ
(The University of Aizu)
In general, relevant measures were put into practice as planned and certain results were attained.

By item

0
0

Ａ
0
Ｂ
6
Ｃ
3
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
Efforts for fulfillment were made in accordance with the plan, however, planned measures were not fully put
into practice.
Ａ
2
Ｂ
7
Ｃ
2
Ｄ
0
Ａ
2
Ｂ
3
Ｃ
1
Ｄ
0
(The University of Aizu)
In general, relevant measures were put into practice as planned. For example, diversified systems for
employment were discussed and the criteria for internal promotion were improved.

(１)

Specific measures regarding
securing of human resources

Ａ
0
Ｂ
4
Ｃ
1
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
With regard to open and international application-based employment, and employment of excellent female
faculty members, planned measures were carried out as planned.

27

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２ Evaluation by Item

Summary Table
Self-evaluation

Evaluation Item

The Public University Corporation, The University of Aizu
bythe

PublicUniversity

Corporation

Evaluation by the Evaluation Committee

Degree of Achievement

By item

Ａ
0
Ｂ
4
Ｃ
4
Ｄ
0
Ａ
0
Ｂ
2
Ｃ
2
Ｄ
0
(The University of Aizu)
Measures planned were not fully put into practice in terms of discussion on a flexible system which enablesSpecific measures regarding reflection of evaluation results on employment/appointment of personnel. However, utilization of the system
which allows engagement in concurrent employment which involves utilization of applicant-owned research
construction of flexible andresults
was carried out as planned.
(２) diverse personnel systems byutilization of non-public
employee employment styles

４Specific measures regarding
construction of flexible anddiverse personnel systems byutilization of non-public
employee employment styles

Ａ
0
Ｂ
2
Ｃ
2
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
Measures planned were not fully put into practice in terms of discussion on a personnel affairs evaluation
system and a sabbatical system. However, discussion was made regarding concurrent employment based on
the Junior College Division Regulation on Concurrent Employment.
Ａ
2
Ｂ
6
Ｃ
2
Ｄ
(The University of Aizu)
In general, relevant measures were put into practice as planned and certain results were attained.
(Evaluation by the Junior College Division is as follows,
A: 2, B:6, C: 0, D:0)

0

Ａ
1
Ｂ
2
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
Specific measures regardingIn
general,relevant
measuresfor
employmentofpersonnelofthePublicCorporation,andimprovementofreconsideration of the functions(１)
skillsthroughseminars,
etc.
were
put
into
practiceasplanned.
and structure of administrative
organizations
Ａ
1
Ｂ
4
Ｃ
2
Ｄ
0
Specific measures regarding
In general, relevant measures for improvement of effectiveness of office counter work and improvement of
improvement of effectivenessservices for students, etc. were put into practice as planned. (With regard to evaluation by the Junior College(２)
and practicality of administrative Division, there were no "C" evaluations for this category.)
work

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Summary Table
Self-evaluation

Evaluation Item

The Public University Corporation, The University of Aizu
bythe

PublicUniversity

Corporation

Degree of Achievement

Ａ
5
Ｂ
8
Ｃ
3
Ｄ
1
Efforts
forachievement
were
made
according
to
the
plan.
However,
measuresplannedherein
were
not
fully
Measures that should be taken input
into
practiceandpractical
activities
were
not
done
for
a
portionofplanneditems.
Chapter 3 order to achieve goals regarding
improvement of financial affairs (Evaluation by the Junior College Division is as follows,
A: 4, B:6, C: 3, D:1)

１

２

３

Measures for achievement ofgoals regarding increasing selfincome, for example, external
research funds, etc.

Ａ
5
Ｂ
3
Ｃ
1
Ｄ
1
With regard to acquisition of a greater amount of external research funds than last academic year, an
increase in income resulting from loosening of regulations for use of university facilities by external users,
measures were put into practice as planned, in general. However, practical actions were not produced in termsof deliberation on a system to accept donations from private companies and graduates of the University.
(Evaluation by the Junior College Division is as follows,
A: 4, B:2, C: 1, D:1)

Ａ
0
Ｂ
3
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
Measures for achievement ofIn general, relevant measures for review on relevant organizations and energy-saving measures were put into
goals regarding economization of practice as planned.
expenses

Measures for achievement ofgoals regarding improvement ofproperty management andadministration

Ａ
0
Ｂ
2
Ｃ
2
Ｄ
0
The existing long-term plan for property management and administration (including annual plans and details)
is being reviewed. However, with regard to planned improvement, efforts were not sufficient.
(Evaluation by the Junior College Division is as follows,
A: 0, B:1, C: 2, D:0)29

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By itemSpecial notes concerning evaluation

２ Evaluation by Item

Summary Table
Self-evaluation

The Public University Corporation, The University of Aizu
by

Evaluation ItemthePublicUniversity

Corporation

Evaluation by the Evaluation Committee

Degree of Achievement

By item

Ａ
0
Ｂ
8
Ｃ
9
Ｄ
2
Ａ
0
Ｂ
2
Ｃ
6
Ｄ
2
(The University of Aizu)
Efforts for achievement were made according to the plan. However, measures planned herein were not fully
put into practice.

Measures that Should Be
Taken to Achieve Goals
Regarding Internal
Chapter 4 Investigations and Evaluationsof Situations Concerning
Ａ
0
Education/Research and(The
JuniorCollege
Division)
Organizations/Administration

Ｂ

6

Ｃ

3

Ｄ

0

Efforts for fulfillment were made in accordance with the plan, however, planned measures were not fully put
into practice.
Ａ
0
Ｂ
3
Ｃ
5
Ｄ
1
Ａ
0
Ｂ
1
Ｃ
3
Ｄ
1
(The University of Aizu）
With regard to internal evaluation, planned measures were not fully put into practice. With regard to
establishment of a faculty evaluation committee, practice and practical activities were not done. However,improvement of an internal check-and-balance system was realized as planned.

１２Specific measures regarding
implementation of internal
investigations and evaluations

Specific measures regarding
implementation of third-party
evaluations

Ａ
0
Ｂ
2
Ｃ
2
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
With regard to improvement of the personnel affairs evaluation system, planned measures were not fully put
into practice.
With regard to handling of data regarding internal evaluation to the Fukushima Evaluation Committee for
Public University Corporations and to an external organization for evaluation and accreditation, measures werecarried out as planned.
Ａ
0
Ｂ
3
Ｃ
1
Ｄ
0
Ａ
0
Ｂ
1
Ｃ
1
Ｄ
0
（The University of Aizu）
With regard to preparation for evaluation for accreditation, planned measures were not fully put into practice.
However, disclosure of evaluation results was carried out as planned.
Ａ
0
Ｂ
2
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
A subcommittee for external evaluation for accreditation was established, and discussion was made regarding
data necessary for undergoing external evaluation. In general, relevant activities were carried out as planned.

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Summary Table
Self-evaluation

Evaluation Item

The Public University Corporation, The University of Aizu
bythe

PublicUniversity

Corporation

Degree of Achievement
Ａ
0
Ｂ
2
Ｃ
3
Ｄ
1
Ａ
0
Ｂ
0
Ｃ
2
Ｄ
1
(The University of Aizu）
With regard to standardization of evaluation data, planned measures were not fully put into practice. With
regard to establishment of an organization for faculty development activities, practical actions were not taken.

３

Specific measures regarding
utilization of evaluation
results

Measures to Be Taken to
Achieve Goals Regarding
Provision of Information on
Chapter 5
Situations Concerning
Education/Research andOrganizations/Administration

Ａ
0
Ｂ
2
Ｃ
1
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
Results of evaluation by third parties, e.g. the Fukushima Evaluation Committee for Public University
Corporations, were disclosed on the website of the college according to the plan. However, with regard to
discussion for improvement of criteria for evaluation of an entire organization including faculty andadministrative staff and individual faculty members.
Ａ
4
Ｂ
2
Ｃ
2
Ｄ
0
Ａ
2
Ｂ
0
Ｃ
2
Ｄ
0
(The University of Aizu)
Efforts for fulfillment were made in accordance with the plan for a part of planned items. However, these
efforts fell much below in terms of the plan.
(会津大学短期大学部)
概 Ａ年度計 ど 2
組 をＢ
定 成
2 を げ Ｃ
0Ｄ
0(The Junior College Division)
Results attained were better than initially expected.
Ａ
4
Ｂ
2
Ｃ
2
Ｄ
0
Ａ
2
Ｂ
0
Ｃ
2
Ｄ
0
(The University of Aizu）
With regard to creation of databases regarding faculty's educational and research activities and disclosure
thereof, planned measures were not fully put into practice. However, improvement of web pages, andimplementation of open campus programs were carried out as planned.

１

Specific measures regarding
further disclosure, provisionand public relations regarding
information for situations
Ａ
2
Ｂ
2
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
concerning(The
JuniorCollege
Division)education/research andResults attained were better than initially expected. For example, renewal of the website of the college wasorganizations/administration
conducted oftener than before. Biannual open campus programs have been improved, and are now widely
known to the public. CD and Web-based publication of annual research reports was attained.

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By itemSpecial notes concerning evaluation

２ Evaluation by Item

Summary Table
Self-evaluation

Evaluation Item

The Public University Corporation, The University of Aizu
bythe

PublicUniversity

Corporation

Degree of Achievement

Ａ
1
Ｂ
11
Ｃ
6
Ｄ
0
Measures that Should Be Taken
Efforts for fulfillment were made in accordance with the plan, however, planned measures were not fully put
to Achieve Important Goals
into practice.
Chapter 6
Regarding Other Business(Evaluation by the Junior College Division is as follows,
Operations
A: 0, B:6, C: 5, D:0)

１

２

Ａ
1
Ｂ
4
Ｃ
3
Ｄ
0
Planning of renewal of equipment which contribute to resource and energy-saving was carried out as
Specific measures to be taken to planned. However, measures were not fully put into practice in terms of consideration for user-focusedfacilities and investigation on present situations in preparation for improvement of the campus.
achieve goals regarding
maintenance and utilization, etc. (Evaluation by the Junior College Division is as follows,
A: 0, B:1, C: 2, D:0)
of facilities and equipment

Measures to Be Taken to
Achieve Goals Regarding
Healthcare and Safety
Management

Ａ
0
Ｂ
7
Ｃ
3
Ｄ
0
Regular medical examinations, first-aid workshops, and snow cornice prevention measures were carried out
as planned.
(Evaluation by the Junior College Division is as follows,
A: 0, B:5, C: 3, D:0)

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Evaluation by the Evaluation Committee
By itemSpecial notes concerning evaluation

3 Evalaution by ItemThe University of Aizu
MID-TERM PLANS

I Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education / research conducted at the University
Item 1. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding education(1) Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding educational achievement
ア
The University of Aizu（ア） 【Undergraduate School】
ａ Restructuring of the academic departments will be carried out in order to conduct
education and research conforming to progress made in computer science andengineering and the computer society.

⑲ Evaluation by the Corporation⑲ ANNUAL PLANSアThe University of Aizu（ア） 【Undergraduate School】ａ
Revision of rulings, etc. and public relations activities shall be implemented for
restructuring of the departmental system.

⑲
EVALUATION

Achievement of annual plans and reasoning for evaluations
Ａ

92

Ｂ

103

Ｃ

41

Ｄ

10

Ａ

67

Ｂ

74

Ｃ

24

Ｄ

4

Ａ

9

Ｂ

7

Ｃ

2

Ｄ

0

a. The abolishment of the present departments and creation of a new department, the"Department of Computer Science and Engineering" as of April of 2008 were conducted, inline with the revision of the curriculum, for which the revision of the Ruling on the Universityof Aizu was made. Also, for smooth administration of the new curriculum, related sections in
the University Regulation Concerning the Completion of the University of Aizu Studies wererevised.
This new curriculum was explained to students of the Undergraduate School throughorientation meetings and was also announced to the public through university brochures.

Ａｂｃ

Striving to nurture individuals with proposal-making ability, practical expertise,creativeness and an entrepreneurial spirit, so that they will be competitive in society,human resources will be developed while fostering abilities in solving daily issues in ascientific manner, making use of creativeness and innovative and useful ideas inindividual students, with which students can cope with changes in the future.
With the foundation of logical thinking based on knowledge of mathematics andphysics, in addition to knowledge of a broad range of humanities, social sciences,computer ethics and intellectual property, acquiring competence in computer scienceand engineering shall be aimed for.

ｂ

Graduation thesis instruction shall be conducted based upon instruction for small class b. The maximum number of students who can be accepted for supervision by graduation
sizes, and the expectations of students will be respected.
thesis advisors was at 5 students per instructor, and by taking into respect students'
preferences as much as possible, attentive instruction for small number of students per
instructor was realized.

ｃ

The Center for Cultural Research and Studies shall continue to play a central role in
improving courses in the Lower Division Course Group in order to provide fundamental
visions toward learning and science, methodologies, and opportunities to learn about
and understand society, and to cultivate students humane thinking for the purpose ofnurturing well-rounded members of society with a strong sense of values.

ｄContents of curriculums shall be revised so that students are assured to acquiring d. In the new curriculum, the "Software Engineering Track" was established as a model forskills and the latest knowledge regarding software engineering.
courses to be taken, so that students can begin systematic study with fundamentals andprogress through the latest knowledge relevant to software engineering.

Ｂ
c. A revision was made in the framework of general education courses as indicated below, andstudents must earn credits for courses in these categories as part of fulfillment of theminimum number of academic credits required for graduation, by taking 1) four courses fromamong general education courses , 2) two courses from among courses for physical activities
1 through 4.
(1) Human sciences(2) Social sciences(3) Physical educationa) Health and physical educationb) Physical activities 1 through 4↓(1) General education courses (including health and physical education)(2) Physical activities

Ａｄ

Individuals who have reliable skills and basic knowledge in the field of information andtelecommunications focused on software and system design, and have attained
fundamental knowledge in software engineering will be nurtured.

Ａ

33

ｅ

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

e-1. Classes for certification examinations for basic information technology engineers
shall be offered focusing on students who wish to take the classes.
e-2. Transportation service shall be provided for students who take certification
examinations for basic information technology engineers.
e-3. Grants shall be provided to successful students who passed certification
examinations and acquired the certification for basic information technology engineers
to encourage them to upgrade their skills.

e-1. Courses to prepare for the "Information-Technology Engineers Examinations" and mockexams were offered during summer vacation and spring vacation. During summer vacation,
courses to prepare for the exams were offered on August 27, 28, September 5, and 6, with 63
participants, and mock exams on August 10, 24, and September 28 with 90 participants.
During spring vacation, these courses were offered on March 10, 11, 12, and 13, with 74
participants, and mock exams were held on March 14 and 28 with 72 participants.
e-2. Transportation service was provided for students who took certification examinations
for basic information technology engineers on October 21, 2007. (161 participants)
e-3. The relevant grant was provided to 11 successful students.

ｆ

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

ｆ

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

f. For instruction of SCCPs, etc.*, advanced-level contents with high relevance to research
conducted at the Graduate School were provided to students.
*Ubiquitous networks and applications, image processing for the lunar and planetary bodies,cardiac computer modeling and electrocardiographic simulation, and computer music, etc.

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

ｇ

Reexamination of allowing undergraduate students to take graduate courses andacquire credits for the courses will be done in accordance with the revision of
curriculums.

g. According to results of an inquiry with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Scienceand Technology regarding whether there would be any problem with the relevant system, thereply was that credits earned for graduate courses would not be allowed to be included inthose required for graduation from the undergraduate school, but such credits could be
included as those earned at the graduate school after admission to the graduate school. Thisissue was reported to the Faculty Assembly and the Graduate School Faculty Assembly at
the meetings held on October 24, 2007. Taking this into consideration, the issue of whether
graduate school courses taken by undergraduate students could be recognized as credits
from optional courses in the Undergraduate School is under discussion.

ｈHighly professional English language education shall be provided centered on facultyｈmembers who are native-like speakers of English and who have doctoral degrees (PhD)
in relevant fields, aiming at acquisition of English language skills to be of practical use
for research and development in the field of computer science, as well as in theinternational business scene.
Students shall be encouraged to take English proficiency tests in order to demonstrate ⅰtheir English proficiency, so that 80% of students shall take such tests by the time of
their graduation.

Creation of a good English education environment for students shall be continuously
worked on, further taking into consideration English used at work and in research.

h. Corresponding to introduction of the new curriculum, the Center for Language Researchreviewed courses relevant to English education, from the standpoint of practical English
language education for use in computer science and engineering, and proposed new English
courses for inclusion in the new curriculum.

i-1. Grants shall be given to students who acquired high scores in English proficiency
tests such as TOEIC and TOEFL to encourage students to upgrade their skills.
i-2. TOEIC Institutional Special Program shall be continued in order to offer
students TOEIC tests at the University of Aizu
i-3. For students convenience in taking TOEFL tests, the University of Aizu shallcontinue serving as a test site for Internet-based TOEFL tests.

i-1. Grants were given to 9 students who acquired high scores in English proficiency tests
such as TOEIC and TOEFL to encourage students to upgrade their skills as of end of
September of 2007. (4 recipients in AY 2006 through September, 2006)
i-2. TOEIC tests were given to 60 participants at the University of Aizu on September 28,
2007.
i-3. The relevant procedures were completed by the Office for Planning and Management and,the University of Aizu will continue to serve as a test site for Internet-based TOEFL tests,
as it has since November of 2006.

Ｂ

Ｂ

Ｂ

ⅰ

Ａ

Ｂ

34

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

ａDeliberation shall be implemented for restructuring the organization of fields of study.

a. The Education and Research Council approved integration of the "Graduate Department ofInformation Systems" and the "Graduate Department of Computer Systems" to a new
department, the "Graduate Department of Computer and Information Systems," andestablishment of a new department for students taking the IT Specialist Program, the"Graduate Department of Information Technology and Project Management" starting from
April of FY 2008.
In line with the integration of these two graduate departments, the Education and ResearchCouncil also approved the abolishment of the fifth field of study and changes in titles forother fields of study, taking into consideration the latest trends of the field of computerscience and engineering.
The IT Specialist Program was implemented on a trial basis from October of 2007.

ｂ

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

ｂb-1. Interdisciplinary seminars which involve multiple fields of study and collaborative
research shall be proactively promoted.
b-2. Research seminars with the purpose of providing students with exposure tosimilar and related areas of study shall be implemented.

b- 1, 2. Presentation meetings for Creative Factory Seminar results were held, and theresults were evaluated by the Graduate School Academic Affairs Committee for report andannouncement to the Graduate School Faculty Assembly.

ｃ

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

Consideration of establishment of new inter-departmental graduate courses to improve c. English tests both at the time of entrance and completion of the Master's program werestudents English proficiency in the Master s Program at the Graduate School shall be included in the "Innovative IT Education based on Creative Factories and Arena, " which wascontinued.
accepted as a "Support Program for Improving Graduate School Education" in FY 2007.
Whether this serves as a suitable substitute for establishment of new inter-departmental
graduate courses to improve students' English proficiency in the Master's Program will be
discussed hereafter.

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

ｄEstablishment of convenient courses such as those with shortened enrollment periods, d. Lectures for seven intensive courses intended both for students and working people wereconducted between March 2 and 8, 2008.
etc. for working people who wish to study at the University shall be considered.

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

ｅe-1. For students who have withdrawn from Graduate School programs following
fulfillment of their standard academic residence requirement and have been continuing
their research at companies, etc., the University will provide them with necessary
information, make efforts to understand their research progress as well, andrecommend them to utilize the Ronpaku system for conferment of doctoral degrees
based on theses submitted by people not enrolled at the Graduate School.

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e-2. In-depth management of students research progress by research advisors shallbe implemented.
e-3. Interim research progress presentation meetings by second-year students in the
Doctoral Program shall be improved.

e-1. Concrete measures were not taken to the point of encouraging relevant individuals toutilize the "Ronpaku"system.
e-2. Regarding students who could not complete their Master's thesis in time for completionof the Program in fall, messages were sent via e-mail, etc. encouraging them to complete
their master's thesis at an early juncture. The Dean of the Graduate School sent messages
to each relevant research advisor, and the Student Affairs Division to relevant students.
For doctoral students, literature lists to be read by students in their first year of theDoctoral Program were presented, and research advisors were instructed to have theirstudents make reports on this material for submission.
e-3. One student out of three students who were scheduled to hold interim research
progress presentation meetings implemented the meeting. Interim research progresspresentation meetings are organized by relevant students on their own initiative.

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The Junior College Division（ア） Students shall attain knowledge regarding methodologies and technical theories
through practical education including experiments, practical training, and exercises
based on fundamental knowledge in their specialized fields. This will give themmotivation in their studies to proactively take on challenges, and it will facilitate
fostering of human resources with the abilities to take action and achieve results.

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The Junior College Division（ア） Students will be asked to resolve problems in their graduation research seminars,
special exercise assignments, and experiments, practical training, and exercises,
utilizing fundamental knowledge in their specialized fields to their best advantage. This
will facilitate fostering of not only acquisition of knowledge and technical skills, but also
skills in deductive reasoning, application, and creativity.

（ア） Not only knowledge and skills, but skills in deductive reasoning, application, and creativity
were nurtured in students mainly through regular lectures, but also including experiments, practicaltraining, and exercises, etc. Problem-solving abilities in students were improved through courses
in the general courses category, basic exercises, and graduation research. Results were evident in
the collection of graduation research reports, various competitions, and local presentation
meetings, etc.
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（イ） To develop well-rounded individuals and to instill motivation for learning on their own（イ）initiative, improvement of the curriculum will be carried out so that students canbecome successful members of society for the rest of their lives. Students will be
educated in special small-class exercise environments, so that the Junior College canbe aware of students' progress and their ambitions regarding career plans, and be given
motivation regarding their studies and lifework, etc.

In addition to provision of guidance programs at the time of admission and at the（イ） Guidance meetings were held for first-year and second-year students at separate meetings
beginning of the first and second semesters to give advice to students regarding
at the time of admission and at the beginning of each semester within each department, where thecompletion of their studies, faculty from each of the deparrtments, centered aroundobjectives of individual courses, the significance of taking the courses, and the relevance andthe members of the Academics and Welfare Committee, will give students motivation to correlation, etc. between courses were explained to students. In addition to this, advice was given
complete their studies.
on registration for courses to help students avoid data entry errors during the registration process.
Furthermore, students were given advice on an individual basis regarding ways to complete relevant
programs for graduation through consultations with faculty members during office hours.
A（ウ） Improvement of general education and upper-division courses will be carried out todevelop broad cultural knowledge and high level ethical perspectives, so that students
will be capable of making appropriate decisions and can acquire general competencies.

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

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

（エ） Education utilizing a format where students identify and resolve problems regarding （エ） Methodologies and skills regarding problem identification and problem-solving were nurtured
assigned themes will be improved, centered around specialized courses, graduation in students through lectures, experiments, and exercises, etc., and the acquired skills were utilized
research seminars, and special exercise assignments.
in graduation research seminars. As a result, graduation themes which are applicable to thechanges of the times have increased.

（ウ） Students gained knowledge and perspective from a broad spectrum of academic fields
through required general education courses. In the specialized courses, correlation between
courses was carried out to nurture multi-faceted perspectives in students. Regarding interdepartmental correlation, optional elective courses were offered, making it possible for students totake even more specialized courses outside their departmental affiliation.
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MID-TERM PLANS⑲ Evaluation by the Corporation⑲ANNUAL PLANS⑲
EVALUATION

Achievement of annual plans and reasoning for evaluations

I Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education / research conducted at the University
Item 1. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding education

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

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

（ａ） Increasing student capacity for the Undergraduate School shall be deliberated on by the (a) This issue was discussed by the Deans and Directors Council at its meeting held on
Deans and Directors Council.
December 7, 2007, at which the Council reached a conclusion that the present capacity should
be maintained.

Ｂ（ｂ） Students with a sense of purpose in the specific field, computer science and engineering, （ｂ） Based on the admission policy, public relations activities to attract more students
shall be proactively admitted to the University.
shall be proactively implemented.

(b) Based on the admission policy, public relations activities and open campus events torecruit excellent students were discussed by the Admissions Center. Faculty members fromthe Admissions Center were sent to consultation meetings for high school students planningto study at a university.

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

(c) The Admissions Center has placed an emphasis on public relations activities. The
previous year's entrance examination results were evaluated by the Entrance Examination
Committee, and it was decided that the evaluation results would be utilized for creation ofentrance examination problems for the following year.

Ａ（ｄ）（ｃ） The previous year s entrance examinations results shall be evaluated and selection
methods shall be examined by the Admission Center.

Special admissions: Admission by recommendation for applicants residing in the（ｄ） The previous year s entrance examinations results shall be evaluated by the Admission
Prefecture (admission capacity: 20% of the entire admission capacity), which has been
Center, so that the present system for special selection can be more firmly established.
conducted since opening of the University, shall continue to be conducted. In addition,
admission by recommendation for applicants all over Japan shall be conducted regularly.

Ｃ(d) The Admissions Center has placed an emphasis on public relations activities. The previous
year's entrance examination results were evaluated by the Entrance Examination Committee,
and it was decided that application requirements for recommendation category "B" would beeased in order to increase the number of applicants.
(An increase in the number of applicants for the recommendation category "B": 16 applicantsfor AY 2007 → 20 for AY 2008)※Details of easing of application requirements① Individuals whose grade point average recorded in their school reports from high schools is
4.0 or higher, and those who possess a Fundamental Information Technology Engineer
license, etc.
→ Individuals whose grade point average recorded in their school reports from highschools is 4.0 or her, or those who possess a Fundamental Information Technology Engineer
license, etc.
② Individuals who advanced past the preliminary rounds of the PC Contest for High SchoolStudents in Japan organized by the University of Aizu
→ Individuals who advanced past the preliminary rounds of the PC Contest for High SchoolStudents in Japan organized by the University of Aizu or individuals who have beenrecognized by the PC Contest Executive Committee as having accomplished excellent resultsin the preliminary rounds.

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

(e) The Admissions Center has placed an emphasis on public relations activities. Regarding（ｅ） The previous year s results of the entrance examinations shall be evaluated, by the
Admission Center, so that the present system for early university entrance can be more care for students admitted through the early admission system, the Student Affairs Division
conducted interviews and took a survey regarding the academic performance of relevant
firmly established.
students after their admission, and confirmed that these students had adapted smoothly totheir studies at the University.
The system for early university entrance is becoming more established in that one student
had been admitted to the University by way of early university entrance each year from AY
2006 to AY 2008.

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【Graduate School】ｂ【Graduate School】（ａ） Educational environments shall be improved through offering of more conversion courses （ａ） An increase of the number of conversion courses offered shall be examined, taking into
for students graduating from undergraduate schools who majored in fields other thanconsideration correlation with the Undergraduate School.
computer related fields, to help them become oriented to studies in computer science,
so that a wide range of students can be accepted.

(a) Graduate students are allowed to take undergraduate courses upon recommendation to do
so by their research advisors. They are also instructed to take undergraduate courses
necessary for pursuing their studies.

（ｂ） Concerning methods for acceptance of working individuals, change of periods ofenrollment, such as long-term and one-year enrollment systems, in addition to
improvement of convenience for commute by opening nighttime and holiday classes atsatellite offices shall be considered.

(b-1) The IT Specialist Program, which has taken into consideration acceptance of working
individuals, was implemented from October of 2007 on a trial basis.
Lectures for seven intensive courses intended both for students and working individuals wereconducted between March 2 and 8, 2008.

（ｂ） (b-1) Courses convenient for working individuals who wish to study at the University of
Aizu shall be examined.
(b-2) Courses for re-education of present junior and senior high school teachers andselection methods for them, etc. shall be examined.

Ｂ(b-2) One high school teacher was accepted as a trainee in AY 2007. However, selection
methods, etc. have not been discussed yet.
（ｃ） Selection of international students for admission to the Graduate School has been
carried out without applicants having to come to Japan, for the convenience of relevant
students. Acceptance of excellent international students shall also be implemented bymeans of cooperation, agreements, treaties, etc. with universities in other countries.

（ｃ） (c-1) In order to ensure securing of excellent international students, special(c-1) Selection of students residing overseas through screening of application documents andconsideration for selection methods for these types of students, etc. shall be continued. telephone interviews was continued. The submission deadline for applications for the first
entrance examination for AY 2008 was moved back by one month, so that efforts could be(c-2) For mutual recognition of academic transfer not only with domestic universities but made to recruit excellent international students.
also with overseas universities, conclusion of agreements with overseas universities shallbe promoted on a practical basis.
(c-2) Agreements on dual degree programs with four universities in China and two universities
in Russia were concluded, and based on these agreements, it was decided that two students
would be accepted from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, three students from
Shanghai University, and two students from Fudan University, starting from April, 2008.

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

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

（イ） The Junior College Divisionａ a The Junior College Division's policy regarding recruiting of students to be accepted
for admission to the College will focus on securing highly motivated students who
understand the College's educational missions and objectives.

（イ） The Junior College Divisionａ ａ The Junior College Division's policy regarding recruiting of students to be accepted
for admission to the College will focus on securing highly motivated students who
understand the College's educational missions and objectives.

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

（ａ） Specific details regarding policies of each of the deparments for acceptance of students (a) Further clarification of details of admission policies were discussed at intradepartmental meetingsand Entrance Examination Committee meetings, and detailed admission policies for the College as a
for admission will be announced and publicized via the open campus events and in thewhole and for the individual departments were included in the College's introductory pamphlets
College's introductory pamphlet and its website.
(described on the first page of the pamphlet), and were posted and announced in the College's
website (included in the guide to the College, and in the opening statements for each department in
the "departments and curriculum" category) to publicize the College's admission policies.

ＢＡ(d) Application requirements and procedures for preliminary examinations for early admission
into the Graduate School are described in the student application guide, and an explanation
regarding early admission into the Graduate School was provided to students who had
expressed interest in the system.

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（ｂ） Public relations activities will be improved through visits to high schools, explanatory(b-1) High school visitations were carried out in August and September through shared（ｂ） (b-1) High school visitations will be held in August and September for high schools
meetings regarding extension of studies held at high schools and other venues, and open
responsibilities by all departmental faculty members, and a total of 104 high schools were visited, 69
within the Prefecture. Trends pertaining to students' progression in seeking further
campus events.
within Fukushima Prefecture, and 35 outside of the Prefecture. Visits were conducted based on a
education and employment willl be studied, while carrying out public relations andadvertisement of the College, based on responsibilities delegated to all faculty members. visitation manual which outlines methods and standards to be maintained for visits. Faculty members
from the College visited staff at high schools in charge of students' progression to higher levels of
education to publicize the College, and to collect data regarding situations regarding applications by
students to the College and the reputation, etc. of the College at the relevant high schools.
Recently, the number of applicants from outside the Prefecture has decreased, but it has been
assumed that this is a result of the low number of visitations made to high schools outside thePrefecture. There is a necessity to increase the number of high school visitations outside thePrefecture and to improve the content of the visits.
(b-2) Efforts will be made to delegate responsibilities to faculty members to proactively (b-2) PR events provided directly to high school students was conducted through participation,
participate in events sponsored by companies that plan events for students who intend mostly by faculty members serving as members of the Public Relations Committee, in college fairs
to take entrance examinations, newspaper companies, and explanatory meetings andsponsored by companies specializing in event-planning for students intending to go to college.
educational advancement guidance meetings, regarding public relations activities.
Faculty members went to 8 venues such as Sendai, Niigata, Nagaoka, Morioka, and Kitakami outside
the Prefecture, and 12 venues within the Prefecture for participation in 20 college fairs.
(b-3) Provision of clearer information pertaining to entrance examinations, policies for (b-3) As open campus events are also held during the College Festival, these events have been held
acceptance of students for admission for each of the three departments, educationalsemi-annually since last fiscal year, a trend which shall be continued. Currently enrolled students
content, and employment/advancement to higher educational programs will be offered at have been encouraged to participate to help strengthen the system for explanations andOpen Campus events, while extending PR activities, utilizing companies which plan
consultations to meet the needs of prospective students.
advertising publications. Efforts will also be made in increasing interest andunderstanding by providing opportunities for firsthand observation of the College's
educational content and educational environment through participation in events suchas mock lectures, open lectures, and observational visits regarding the College's facilities
and equipment.
(b-4) The Open campus will be held twice, once in conjunction with the College's
festival, and one more time during the year.
(b-5) Effective activities for publicity other than those described above will beconsidered.

(b-4) Open campus events were held twice this year, including the open campus events held during
the College Festival.
(b-5) The number of venues for college fairs held outside the Prefecture sponsored by companies
specialiaing in event-planning for students intending to go to college attended by faculty of theCollege increased. In addition, consultations with high school staff in charge of students progression
to higher levels of education has become a regular part of visitations when faculty are dispatched tohigh schools to give special lectures.

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

（ｃ） A system of dispatched lectures for high schools will be implemented . Efforts will bemade in promotion and PR for the College to provide motivation and to help students
find an interest in academics, giving them broader perspectives regarding their future
career plans by offering easily understood, specialized lectures at high schools.

（ｃ） Regarding dispatched lectures in AY 2007, 62 lectues were held in 12 different fields. The
lectures were held at 9 different high schools with which the University has concluded an agreement
on university-high school collaboration, beginning with Aizu Gakuho High School, for a total of 32
lectures. All of the lectues were very well-received.

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

（ｄ） (d-1) Reassesment of the College's introductory pamphlets will be conducted, and the (d-1) The content of the College's introductory pamphlet was improved further this year with more
College's educational objectives and admission policies, etc. will be publicized in ancontent regarding educational content of each of the departments, with the volume increased fromeasily understood manner . Further improvements in the descriptions regarding the
32 pages to 40 pages. Reassessment of the introductory pamphlet was conducted, and educational
College's educational missions, educational content, and facilities and equipment will also objectives, etc. and admission policies were included in the opening statement.
be made.
(d-2) Major changes in the structure of the College's website were carried out at the beginning of(d-2) The College's website will be made more user-friendly and further improvements FY 2006, and improvement of the user-friendliness of the website was continued, and information
will be made in provision of information pertaining to entrance examinations, curricula,regarding entrance examinations, curricula, campus life, possible future career paths after graduation,
campus life, careers after graduation, and activities for contribution to the local region. and activities regarding contribution to local communities were improved.

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

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

b-1 The second period for admission through general selection in the Department of Industrial
Information Sciences was conducted using results from the Center Examinations and interviews, sothat students with a variety of skills could be admitted to the College.
b-2 The special recommendation category (for students from designated high schools) for selectionof recommended students to the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences was newly establishedwith an admission capacity of about 4 students. At the same time recommended students are
selected for admission, the entrance examinations for working individuals is conducted, as it has been
done in the past, and new selection examinations systems were established for admission of students
from vocational schools and other types of schools, under the condition that they pass reviews for
qualification to enter a university. In this way, the College carried out measures necessary to ensure
the quality and the number of students admitted.

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イ イ ② Specific measures to be taken for preparation of educational programs to meet（ア） with the policy on education at the Universityａ (ｱ) The University of Aizuａ 【Undergraduate School】（ａ） First-year students shall study both specialized courses and general education courses,
and curricula shall be designed, taking into consideration a broad range of studies foraccumulation of knowledge regarding specialized education, focusing attention on
student understanding.

(a) Based on a systematic curriculum consisting of the general education course group and the（ａ） Based upon a systematic curriculum consisting of the general education course groupand the specialized course group, lectures and exercises shall be effectively provided to specialized course group, lectures and exercises were effectively provided to students.
students.

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

（ｂ） To meet society s demands to nurture excellent specialists, progress shall be maderegarding preparations for reviews on curricula.

(b) The new curriculum based on CC2005, a leading educational curriculum for computerscience and engineering started in April of 2008. This curriculum has adopted the field-track
system so that students can take courses in fields of study corresponding to directions thatstudents would like to pursue.

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

（ｃ） To promote nuturing of active human resources in software according to society s
demands, preparations shall be made regarding review of curricula.

(c) In order to foster software engineers who are capable of responding to social needs andwho have practical skills, the new curriculum has established the "Software Engineering
Track" as one of the sample sets of courses so that cutting-edge knowledge can be provided
to students on a systematic basis starting with fundamentals.

（ｄ） English language education shall be provided, focusing on necessary English skills forlearning computer science and engineering.

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

(d) Educational support will be provided for improvement of presentation skills in English, in
addition to preparation of graduation theses in English.

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【Master s Program】（ａ） Standardization of the term system with the Undergraduate School shall be examined inorder to deepen correlation with education at the Undergraduate School.

【Master s Program】（ａ） Deliberation on standardization of the existing semester and quarter systems between
the Undergraduate and Graduate Schools shall be continued.

(a) The Graduate School Academic Affairs Committee (at its meeting held on September 28,2007) itemized matters for deliberation and discussed future procedures regarding this issue.
Taking advantage of an excellent educational environment and a diverse group of faculty at theGraduate School, a 4-quarter academic term system which has been considered as one of the
University's distinctive characteristics has been adopted to respond to the needs for adiversity of courses and for fostering human resources with creativity. At the Undergraduate
School, preparations have progressed regarding introduction of a new curriculum based onother pioneering educational curriculums in computer science and engineering. As unificationof academic term systems between the undergraduate and graduate schools will require
reassessment of the curriculum from the most basic points, progress regarding the unificationof academic terms did not progress to the point of having detailed discussions on the issue.

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（ｂ） Consistency of curriculum with the Undergraduate School education shall be improvedby operating in conjunction with research-driven education at the Graduate School sothat Undergraduate School students who are planning to go on to the Graduate School
can conduct research, once they are in the Graduate School.

（ｂ） Improvement of curricula shall be deliberated on, in consideration of correlation witheducation in the Undergraduate School(b) Handling of credits earned for graduate program courses by undergraduate students before
their admission was discussed, along with confirmation made with the Ministry of Education,
Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.

Ｃ（ｃ） Curricula shall be flexibly reviewed to promote education including revision of courses（ｃ） In order to establish a program for fostering of IT specialists, progress shall be
and subjects to nurture individuals with practical knowledge and skills regarding software
made regarding preparations for review on curricula.
technology in order to meet the needs of society.

(c) The Leading-edge IT Specialist Program was inaugurated in October of 2007 on a trial
basis.

Ａ（ｄ） General courses common to the fields of study of the Graduate School shall be provided （ｄ） (d-1) New subjects which should be recognized as inter-departmental courses for the(d-1) Conversion courses cover backbone areas in computer science and engineering. Also, it
as basic courses for the Graduate School.
Graduate School of Computer Science and Engineering of the University of Aizu shall be has been made possible for students to sign up for courses offered by fields of study otherexamined.
than theirs.
(d-2) New courses which should be offered to students as inter-departmental courses (d-2) Each Field of Study of the Graduate School has been conducting its own education andfor respective graduate departments shall be examined.
research activities, and therefore, discussion should start from the point whether(d-3) The Center for Language Research shall continue to examine inter-departmental establishment of such interdisciplinary courses other than those in (d-1) is necessary or not.
courses to improve students English proficiency.
Further disucssion on this issue was not made, as reorganization of the graduate departments
and review of fields of study, which were issues to be worked on at a prior juncture, wereconducted during FY 2007.
(d-3) Discussion on this issue will continue based on a prior decision that an "English language
proficiency test"included in the project, "Innovative IT Education Based on Creative Factories
and Arenas," accepted for the national program for graduate school good practice, will begiven to graduate students both at the time of admission and completion of the Master's
Program（ｅ） Proactively collaborating with society, unique and creative educational measures at the
University shall be conducted such as creative factory seminars, which aim at active
collaboration between students in order to return research achievements to society.

Ｃ(e) A Creative Factory Seminar presentation meeting (for 10 seminars) was held on October（ｅ） Creative Factory Seminar presentations shall continue and the achievements ofseminars shall be evaluated by the Academic Affairs Committee members,in order 10, 2007 for presentation of results attained in each seminar.
to fulfill the quality of the seminars.

Ａ（ｆ） Education, so that students will be able to give internationally viable presentations will be （ｆ） Presentation Seminars shall be fulfilled and training for effective presentation skills foroffered, such as encouraging students to listen to various presentations aside from theiracademic conferences shall be implemented
graduate department and grade levels to acquire broad fields of knowledge, and also
implementing presentation seminars so that students can receive effective presentation
skill training, shall be provided.

(f) A new style of seminar was implemented in which presentations by students suitable forinternational settings shall be aimed for through a requirement for students in the Leadingedge IT Specialist Program to present their research achievements at international
conferences. Advanced students have gained experience in presentations at international
conferences.

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through experiencing research activities as collaborative research partners with faculty
members aiming at achieving goals of high standards with utilizing the RA* system.

ｃ【Doctoral Program】（ａ） From the perspective of nurturing researchers, the RA system shall be reviewed.

(a) In-depth review of this system was not made.

Ｄ（ｂ） Advanced training regarding research methodologies, etc. shall be implemented in special （b） Interim progress presentation meetings by second-year students shall be improved, so
seminars and special research.
that an environment in which students can acquire advice from research advisors andalso other instructors can be created.

(b) Efforts were made to improve interim research progress presentation meetings by secondyear students in the Doctoral Program, by inviting participation from students throughannouncement regarding implementation of the meetings to students (One student out of
three students who were scheduled to hold interim research progress presentation meetings
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ａ-1 A curriculum will be established where students will acquire specialized knowledge andskills efficiently over a short period of time.

ａ-1 Along with measures by the College to increase the efficiency of education, students(a-1) Improvement in acquisition of methodologies and technical theories were evident in thewill acquire computer literacy, and also acquire knowledge regarding methodologies and increased effectiveness of education through utilization of computer literacy attained fromtechnical theories over a short period of time through experiments, practical training, and lectures, experiments, practical training, exercises, and graduation research, etc., centeredexercises centered around computer related courses .
around the courses related to computers.

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

ａ-2 Graduation research seminars and special exercise assignments will be conductedin small-sized class settings . Assigned themes must be completed between one year
to one and a half years. Students' are given motivation through the mutual two-way
communication between facuty and students, and are thus able to acquire knowledge ofmethedologies and technical theories.

ｂｂＢ(a-2) Efforts were made to nurture problem-solving skills in students by giving them practicaland detailed instruction in problem-solving from problem identification to solution of problems,
through interactive education utilizing small class-sizes for graduation research, special
exercises, and basic exercises, etc. There was an increase in graduation research themes
which worked towards solution of specific regional issues this fiscal year, in particular. These
results were evident in the "graduation research presentations" and "graduation exhibition".

Ａ○ General Education Courses○ General Education Courses

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

Effective placement of correlated courses will be carried out while making use of results In order to ensure that English courses I - IV correlated with specialized courses, theof student surveys .
curriculum was revised to ensure continuity with subscriptions to overseas publications.

○ Upper-division Courses
・ Systematic Organization of Curriculums○ Upper-division Courses
・ Systematic Organization of Curriculums

Ａ(a) Poster sessions at the "graduation research presentations", "graduation exhibition","collection of graduation research presentations", and open campus events, etc. introducing
research seminars were successful due in large part to individual instruction focusing on
interactive communication.

（ａ） Efforts will be made to improve educational programs with concentration on small-classeducational environments.

（ａ） Education will be conducted focusing on small-class educational environments withmutual two-way communication in graduation research seminars and special exercises（ｂ） Promotion of increasing awareness of objectives and systematic completion of courses
will be carried out, and course completion models will be provided to students.

（ｂ） Advice regarding completion of studies will be carried out by providing models created(b) Efforts were made to increase student awareness of objectives in the guidance meetingsfor completion of courses according to learning objectives for each of the departments, held in the first and second semesters, through presentation of systematic models forand these models will be provided to students at the time of admission to the College, at completion of eduacational programs. Regarding courses related to aquisition of certifications
the beginning of the first and second semesters, and at guidance meetings.
and licenses, specific instructions were given, based on models for completion of relevant
courses.

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

（ｃ） Educational objectives and goals will be reviewed with a focus on the future for each field (c) Departmental programs were reassessed, and educational objectives and goals wereof specialization, while taking into consideration timely responses to technology,
examined with a focus on the future, while taking into consideration technology, knowledge andknowledge, and issues of the times, and improvement of departmental programs will be issues relevant to the present times.
conducted with awareness of history of the programs.

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・ Problem-solving skills and creative processing capabilities will be fostered.

（ａ） Encouragement of students to take graduation research seminars and special exercises,
etc. will be conducted, and making these courses required will also be considered.

・ Problem-solving skills and creative processing capabilities will be fostered.

（ａ） (a-1) At the time of implementation of guidance meetings, students will be encouraged
to take special exercise courses, etc.
(a-2) Graduation research will become required in the curriculum.

(a-1) All students took special exercise courses, surpassing initial goals regarding the numberof students to take these courses, due to advice on completion of courses given at theguidance meetings held in the first and second semesters, etc.
(a-2) Graduation research seminars were held as required courses.

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（ｂ） Opportunities to foster problem-solving skills and creative processing capabilities will be （ｂ） Well-thought improvements will be carried out regarding establishment of research(b) Efforts are being made to introduce research methods where students indentify regional
increased.
themes. Regional and societal issues will be clarified, and efforts will be made to propose and social issues, and produce proposals for detailed solutions through creative development.
specific solutions to these issues through creative development. The
Research procedures and presentation methods are further ingrained in students throughsignificance/purposes, direction, and research methodologies, etc. of themes will beclarification of the significance, objectives, and direction of the issues.
further explored.

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

（ｃ） Opportunities will be increased regarding opening of graduation research seminars and(c) Graduation research seminar presentations were open to the general public. Efforts were
special exercise assignments to the public, and at the same time, efforts will be made to made to hold presentations and report meetings regarding graduation research at related
hold presentation and report meetings at related institutions and target regions.
organizations and in local communities, etc. which would be affected by the research.

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

・ Regarding students of the Department of Food and Nutrition Sciences who intend toStudents inteding to acquire certifications and licenses were given advice regarding program
acquire qualification as certified registered dietician and students of the Department of completion models and provided with motivation.
Social Welfare Sciences who intend to acquire qualification in childcare or social welfare, certification acquisition rate was 100% regarding students from the Department of Food andthe College has set a goal of 100% as a success rate.
Nutrition Sciences who worked towards acquisition of a nutritionist s license and students of
the Department of Social Welfare who worked towards acquisition of a child-care license or
qualification to take the social welfare counselor examination. Though the Department ofIndustrial Information is not a department that is focused on training students to acquirecertifications, some students of this department have acquired certifications in bookkeeping
and chromatics, etc.

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ウ ウ Specific measures regarding educational methodology（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu
ａ a 【Undergraduate School】

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

(a) Up until AY 2006, students registered for SCCPs in the first semester and only madereports on changes or cancellation to registration in the second semester. From AY 2007,
students have been given opportunities to register for SCCPs in the first and second
semesters, to give students a greater degree of project choice.
First semester: 558 signed up for SCCPs and 478 students earned credits for their SCCPs.
Second semester: 366 students registered, and 295 students from within these students
earned SCCP academic credits.

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

（ｂ） (b-1) Seminar rooms and small-sized lecture rooms in the Research Quadrangles shallbe used more effectively.

(b-1) Seminar rooms and small-sized lecture rooms in the Research Quadrangles were utilized
for classes.

(b-2) Exercises and supplementary classes shall be offered on a continuous basis in(b-2) Exercises and supplementary classes were offered on a continuous basis in order to help
order to help students review what they learned in fundamental subjects, e.g. physics or students review what they have learned in fundamental subjects, e.g. physics or math.
math.
（ｃ） Practical skills regarding programming, diversified computer operating and English
language proficiency shall be provided.

（ｃ） Topics for SCCPs shall be further diversified, so that students can gain exposure to the (c) Regarding measures for acquisition of certifications and licenses, lectures and mockforefront of research and gain skills necessary for acquisition of licenses and otherinterviews were held twice (in August-September and March) corresponding to the dates forpractical skills through participation in SCCPs.
the certification tests (in October and April). Lectures Regarding the Fundamental
Information Technology Engineer License have been offered as courses in the "other"section for specialized courses for which students can earn credits in the new curriculum tobe implemented as of April of 2008.

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

（ｄ） Measures for upgrading teaching skills of TAs and SAs shall be examined.

ＡＢ(d) Hourly wages were revised to increase incentives in AY 2007. Measures for upgradingteaching skills of TAs and SAs were further explored.

Ｂ（ｅ） Effective software education shall be provided by encouraging students to participate in （ｅ） (e-1) The University shall support students of the University who take part in ACM(e-1) In November, 2007, the Japan domestic preliminaries for the ACM Internationalvarious contests in relevant fields and internships* in the industrial world, etc., which will
programming contests.
Collegiate Programming Contest was held and 2 teams from the University of Aizu werebe regarded as a regular education program at the University.
(e-2) Implementation of internship programs shall be deliberated on from the viewpoint of selected to the Asian regionals. The University of Aizu as a whole, finished in 4th place.
education.
(e-2) Internship programs will be further discussed in parallel with improvement of the new
curriculum and implementation thereof.

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

(f) Graduates of the University who are now working for companies and other institutions asengineers or researchers were invited as lecturers for the course, "Introduction to Computer
Science" and for SCCPs.

（ｇ） English language education shall be provided centered on faculty members who havedoctoral degrees (PhD) in relevant fields for English education.

(g) High level English language education has been conducted on a consistent basis by faculty
members who are working on high quality research.

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

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

(h) Lectures conducted in English for upper division courses and writing of graduation theses
in English have been continued.

Ａ（ｉ） To foster students who have a broad range of knowledge and high ethical standards ascomputer science and technology researchers and engineers, academic courses such as
Introduction to Computer Science and Engineering and computer ethics, etc. shallbe improved.

（ｉ） Wide-ranging lectures from outside of the University shall be invited to lectures for the (i) Lectures were offered by prominent lecturers invited from outside of the University.
course, Introduction to Computer Science, aiming to give students an understanding of
the IT world from a broader standpoint.

ｂｂＡ【Graduate School】【Graduate School】（ａ） Education fostering students who not only focus on their specific areas of research, but
are exposed to a diverse range of special areas shall actively be planned, throughseminars involving multi laboratories and research collaboration.

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

(a) As one of Creative Factory Seminars, a joint seminar was held, involving multiple
laboratories and fields of study. Discussion involving multiple laboratories was also conducted.

（ｂ）

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

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

(b) Lectures were basically given in English, and documents used for academic affairs wereprepared in English.

（ｃ） Special training programs which allow students to conduct research at researchorganizations outside the University shall be implemented and utilized.

（ｃ） Deliberations regarding application of special training programs shall be conducted.

(c) Doctoral students were provided with information regarding opportunities for special
training programs, for example, the positions as special research collaborators (commissioned
graduate students) at National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, but no students applied forthese programs.

（d） Attendance by students at academic conferences and research seminars shall besupported.

（d) Details of supporting attendance by students at academic conferences and researchseminars shall be deliberated.

(d) Payment for students' travel expenses and registration fees, etc. for attendance atacademic conferences or training seminars with faculty's research budgets became possible
from FY 2007.

（イ） The Junior College Division（イ） The Junior College Division（ａ） Efforts will be made to improve educational programs using small-class educational
environments with a concentration on mutual two-way communication.

（ａ） Efforts will be made to improve educational programs using small-class educational
environments with a concentration on mutual two-way communication.

○○ General Education Courses

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

（a-1） Audio-visual educational materials will be proactively utilized as a part of wellthought educational methods.
（a-2） Using mutual two-way communication, computer guidance will be conducted for
newly-enrolled students, with a focus on information and network literacy.

(a-1) Audio materials were utilized for English courses. Education utilizing diverse media
such as PCs, projectors, etc. has been conducted, and lending of PCs to part-time instructors
for their lectures, etc. increased greatly from 53 instances in AY 2006 (between April andOctober) to 104 instances in AY 2007. In addition, statistics regarding the use of theComputer Center's exercise room showed that a the room maintained a high rate of utilization,
as 64 classes were conducted in the room in 2005, 67 classes in 2006, and 66 classes in 2007.
(a-2) In order to improve computer proficiency levels in newly admitted students, the content
of computer guidance meetings was changed from a focus on operation of PCs to a focus on
information and network literacy.

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

（ｂ） Mechanisms for individual and extra-curricular advice, etc. will be established as(b) It has been two years since a measure was implemented requiring faculty members to holdnecessary through improvement of the office hours system, and notifying students about office hours, and the College has also set aside times outside of class for sessions where
the system.
faculty give attentive care for students on an individual basis through advice regarding theirstudies, future careers, and everday life. The number of cases for provision of advice andcounseling in AY 2007 was 441 during office hours, 4,047 outside of office hours, and 1,830 via
email, etc., for a total of 6,318 cases, which was a decided increase over the 2,335 total casesin the previous academic year.

○○ Upper-division Courses
A diverse range of class formats will be used for lectures, exercises, practical training,and graduation research seminars, etc., according to the educational objectives of thesessions.

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Upper-division Courses
A diverse range of class formats will be used for lectures, exercises, practical training,and graduation research seminars, etc., according to the educational objectives of thesessions.

（ａ） Efforts will be made to improve educational programs with concentration on small-classeducational environments.

（ａ） (a-1) Themes taken up will be issues that are closely related to lifestyles of students
and their fields of specialization.
(a-2） Themes pertaining to regional society and modern society will be proactively
selected to increase issue awareness and research motivation in students. Educational
effectiveness will be increased through provision of practical education, showing
students the significance and purpose of research firsthand, as a part of giving students
opportunities to take up regional themes which are closely related to their lives,
centered around graduation research, etc.

(a) Efforts are being made to take up themes that are closely related to the local region andsociety. Educational practicality and efficiency has been increased by giving students
opportunities to experience up-close and firsthand the significance and objectives of researchthrough selection of issues closely related to the needs of the local region and society in
graduation research seminars. The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities wasestablished as of this fiscal year, and a structure for implementation of projects to solve
themes involving various regional issues on an interdepartmental basis was prepared.

Ａ（ｂ） Regarding courses taught by part-time instructors, efforts will be made to decrease（ｂ） The quarter system * shall be utilized, taking into account its educational effectiveness. (b) The quarter system was adopted after consulting with part-time instructors, taking into
holding of classes on a bi-weekly basis, by introducing a quarter system which promotes
The quarter system will be implemented, taking into consideration its educational
consideration educational efficiency.
educational efficiency.
effectiveness, while conducting consultations with part-time instructors.

Ｂ（ｃ） Diverse instruction methods for education will be carried out using computers andnetwork equipment.

（ｃ） (c-1) Progress regarding details for consideration of implementation of e-Learning
programs, etc. for distance learning will be made.
(c-2) Progress regarding consideration of an optimal open source LMS (learning
management system) will be carried out.

(c-1) Remote lectures for "Introduction to Information Systems", a specialized course of the
Department of Industrial Information, were held using Polycom, and it was confirmed through asurvey taken from students that the remote-lecture format was not inferior to the regularformat of having the instructor in the same physical location.
Based on an agreement for collaboration between the University of Aizu Junior College
Division and Yamagata City Commercial High School, remote lectures by faculty members of
the College for students of the High School were held this fiscal year, along with exchange of
information regarding education/research and other exchange activities.
(c-2) Support of students in their classes was carried out through utilization of the learning
management system (LMS) "Renandi", which was provided to the College by Musashi Instituteof Technology, an institution with which the College is conducting cooperative research.
Discussions also progressed regarding optimal usage of learning management systems.

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

（ｄ） Faculty members will be requested to respond to results of the "student classevaluations" surveys, in an effort to improve courses through this method of mutual
two-way communication.

(d) Quantitative data compiled from the surveys and responses from faculty members weredisclosed via paper-based announcments and via posting on the College's website.

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

（ｅ） In conjunction with having all faculty members reassess syllabuses so that the content
and planning included therein are based on achievement of learning objectives, efforts
will be made to notify students of lecture content in advance.

(e) Regarding advance notification of lecture content, academic achievement objectives havebeen included in course syllabuses since last year, and this practice has become standard.

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（ｆ） Mutual recognition of credits (special auditing of classes) between the 14 member（ｆ） In order to contribute to active inter-university exchange, efforts will be madetouniversities within the Fukushima Prefecture Assembly of Higher Educational Institutions
publicize programs for students through utilization of the mutual credit recognition
has been conducted since AY 2004. This mutual credit recognition system wassystem.
established to facilitate and activate exchange between the member universities and its
objective is to provide many learning opportunities to students who are eager to learn.
All of the courses offered by the College have been made available through this system,
and further improvements will also be made in the future.

(f) Efforts were made to give sufficient notice regarding recognition of credits through e-mails
sent to relevant students prior to their taking of the credits.

（ｇ） Diverse educational opportunities are provided to students through implementation ofprograms such as internships and practical education through student participation inplanning of local regional events.

(g-1) A total of 41 students from the departments participated in internships at companies
within and outside of Fukushima Prefecture during the spring and summer vacation periods. A
meeting for presentation of internship reports by students was held in November, which wasco-sponsored by the central branch of the Fukushima Prefecture Association of Small andMid-sized Companies, the company that served the role of the College's intermediary withcompanies providing internships. Persons in charge of relevant duties from organizations
which accepted interns, including Aizu Wakamatsu City Hall and the Aizu Wakamatsu Chamberof Commerce, also attended the meeting. Students reported in their post-internship reports
and at the presentation meetings that their experience in the internship programs helped
improve their work attitudes.

Ｂ（ｇ） (g-1) Students work for companies, etc. as trainees for a designated period of time ininternships, and students are provided with motivation and awareness of societal needs
through work experience related to their future careers.

(g-2) Students apply issues of interest to them and issues from local entities to their(g-2) As projects of the College's Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities in FY 2007,
classes and research themes in practical education through student participation ina program designated as a prioritized project by Fukushima Prefecture, the "Project forplanning of local regional events. Motivation is given to students by providing them with Support of child-raising and Maturation of Children through Diet" (commissioned by theopportunities to think about how they can be useful in society while they learn through Fukushima Prefecture Health and Welfare Department), the collaborative project by local
their experiences dealing with the aforementioned issues. Students learn to identify
agencies of Fukushima Prefecture titled as the "Project for effective Use of Treasures ofproblems, and broaden their knowledge by conducting investigative research and working Aizu" (commissioned by the Aizu Development Bureau), and the project sponsored by thetowards solution of the problems that they have identified. An objective of these
Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry for research and development for effective use of
programs are to show students their useful roles in the real world, while giving students local resources titled "Development of Barrier-free Products Made of Paulownia Grown in the
exposure to how they can creatively process information during these prodedures.
Aizu Region" (commissioned by the Tohoku Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry) wereconducted. Students participated in these projects as part of their graduation research, andthrough study of issues related to regional issues and regional resources, practical education
and research was carried out, and achievements were obtained.

(g-3） Opportunities will be provided for students to conduct presentations in the local (g-3) Regarding the program designated as a prioritized project by Fukushima Prefecture, theregion regarding practical research achievements corresponding to themes related to the "Project for Support of child-raising and Maturation of Children through Diet" (commissioned
local region.
by the Fukushima Prefecture Health and Welfare Department) mentioned above, students fromthe College visited kindergartens within the Prefecture and gave presentations on dietaryeducation, as part of their graduation research. Regarding the collaborative project by local
agencies of Fukushima Prefecture titled as the "Project for effective Use of Treasures of
Aizu" (commissioned by the Aizu Development Bureau), students participated in the Healthand Tourism Monitor Tours, and gave presentations on tourism and local resources of Aizu.

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Students will study a wide range of general education courses pertaining to topics
including cultural refinement, ways of thinking, social values, and ethics. Ethical values
and laws and rules, etc. pertaining to specialty fields will be taught in upper divisioncourses. Social values and ethics will be gradually cultivated in students throughguidance meetings for newly enrolled students, cultural lecture presentations, andinternships, etc.

ｂ(b-1) Regarding students' attaining of an understanding of their responsibilities as
individuals in society and ethical values, this will be strengthened through internships,
practical training, career guidance meetings, and lectures, etc.
(b-2) A new course, "Introduction to Career Development" will be established tocultivate in students a broad range of general social cultures, logical perspectives, thenature of society, and work perspectives, etc.
(b-3) Logic regarding information will be cultivated.

(b-1) Opportunities were provided to students to contemplate what they would like to do
once they become part of working society through the kick-off meeting for advice on future
careers, orientation camps (explanatory meetings by alumni, mock interviews, and worksite
visitations), preliminary advice on internships, and events held at the career guidance
meetings such as the gathering for advice on planning for future careers , in conjunction withlectures, seminars, and practical exercises.
(b-2) The course, Introduction to Career Development has been offered to students since
AY 2007, and most first-year students took this course, regardless of their departmental
affiliation. Practical approaches with the objective of cultivating professional awareness by
the five practitioners involved in the course were effective.
(b-3) Regarding the course, "Information Logic", a computer guidance text was used so thatthe course could be taught to all students based on a uniform standard.

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ａ a 【Undergraduate School】

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

（ａ） Improvement of evaluation methods shall be worked on through discussion on evaluation (a) Grades for courses for the second semester of AY 2007 sorted by faculty member wereof students academic achievements by the Academic Affairs Committee.
presented to the Faculty Assembly, which raised faculty's awareness of this issue.
In order to maintain objectivity in the evaluation methods, grading policies were clearlymentioned and announced in course syllabuses.

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

（ｂ） (b-1) Methods for disclosure of exam questions shall be deliberated by the Academic
Affairs Committee.
(b-2) Evaluation policies shall be announced in relevant course syllabuses.

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

（ｃ） With regard to courses taught by more than one faculty member, meetings shall be held (c) Situations regarding grading of students' academic performance including cumulative grade
among these faculty members to insure evaluation without class-bias.
distribution by faculty member for those teaching undergraduate courses were presented to
the Academic Affairs Committee as data for discussion on the academic grades for the second
semester. The Academic Affairs Committee discussed the necessity of grading adjustment
within each course.

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

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

Ｃ(b-1) For preparation for disclosure of exam questions to students, the Office for Learning
Support started collecting questions used for previous examinations. Several courses havealready provided previous exam questions to the Office for Learning Support.
(b-2) Evaluation policies for some courses have not been announced in relevant course
syllabuses. This situation should be improved along with preparation of syllabuses for the new
curriculum hereafter.

ＣＣ(d) If faculty members and students cannot come to an understanding regarding academic
grades, the Committee for Settlement of Student Grievances shall handle relevant cases, forexample, through mediation by faculty members assigned to the Office for Settlement ofStudent Grievances.
There were no cases regarding academic grades that required mediation by faculty members
assigned to the Office for Settlement of Student Grievances.

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

(e) Since the establishment of the University, students have been required to attend at least
two thirds of class sessions, otherwise they shall, in principle, lose their eligibility to take midterm and term-end examinations.
Submission of requests for absence from classes has been requested to students, in order tomake this rule effective.

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

ｂ【Graduate School】（ａ） Improvement of evaluation methods shall be worked on through discussion on evaluation (a) The Graduate School Academic Affairs Committee (at its meeting held on September 28,
of students academic performance by the Graduate School Academic Affairs2007) itemized matters for deliberation and discussed future procedures regarding this issue.
Committee respectively.

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（ｂ） In order to live up to expectations and gain trust from society, the University will takeresponsibility in securing the quality of students who are awarded graduate academic
degrees.

（ｂ） Methods to insure objectivity for conferment of academic degrees shall be considered.

(b) A system is already in place where one external member of doctoral thesis review
committees can be selected from other graduate schools, etc.

（ｃ） (c) Regarding the Doctoral thesis review, the current criterion shall be maintained.
Regarding the Master s theses, thesis presentations outside of the University shall bemade obligatory for assurance of quality.

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

(c) The Graduate School Academic Affairs Committee, at its meeting held on September 28,
2007, agreed that alternative methods should be discussed, for example, presentation of
papers at international conferences held at the University of Aizu, as the idea of requiring
students to presentat papers on occasions outside of the University is a good idea, but would
be hard to realize.
Discussion on this issue will be continued by the Graduate School Academic Affairs
Committee.

（ｄ） To maintain the quality of academic degrees conferred a system which allows having
faculty members from other graduate schools or research institutions as referees ofdoctoral thesis review committees shall be utilized as circumstances demand.

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

(d) For doctoral theses review for students completing in the spring of 2008, four faculty
members are being invited as referees from outside of the University.

（ｅ） Regarding academic courses in the Master s Program, disclosure of examinationquestions shall be standardized. On top of that, policies regarding evaluation of
students academic performance shall be announced for respective courses in syllabi,
etc. before classes begin.

（ｅ） (e-1) Methods for disclosure of exam questions shall be deliberated by the Graduate
School Academic Affairs Committee.
(e-2) Evaluation policies shall be announced in course syllabuses.

(e-1) The Academic Affairs Committee will continue discussing this issue.
(e-2) Evaluation policies for individual courses have already been announced in relevant course
syllabuses. However, not all courses have included announcements regarding evaluation
policies in the syllabuses.

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(f) There were no particular issues regarding this matter.

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The Grievance Processing Committee shall respond to objections and requests by
students regarding evaluation of students academic performance.

If faculty members and students cannot come to an understanding regarding academic
grades, the Committee for Settlement of Student Grievances shall handle relevantcases, for example, through mediation by faculty members assigned to the Office for
Settlement of Student Grievances.

Ｂ（イ） (ｲ) The Junior College Divisionａ ａ Specific policies pertaining to implementation of appropriate grade evaluations.

（イ） (ｲ) The Junior College Divisionａ ａ Specific policies pertaining to implementation of appropriate grade evaluations.

（ａ） Course objectives, goals, and grade evaluation standards, will be announced throughsyllabuses, etc. for which use should be advantageous to students.

（ａ） Students will be made aware of evaluation methods, and advice will be provided to(a) Course purpose achievement objectives, and standards for evaluations for grades, etc. arestudents at meetings held at the beginning of academic years and at guidance meetings described in course syllabuses, and are useful for students when they take the relevant courses.
regarding what courses they must take to complete programs, and course content, plans,
textbooks, reference materials, and evaluation methods will be clearly described incourse syllabuses.
（ｂ） Appropriate grade evaluation will be considered and prepared, and even clearer(b) Faculty members have been instructed to include descriptions of achievement objectives indescriptions of grade evaluation standards and learning achievement goals will be given course syllabuses. Efforts were made so that point-allocation criteria in the standards for evaluation
to students.
of grades and academic achievement objectives were clearly stated.

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

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

（ｃ） (c-1) Details pertaining to grade evaluation methods will be described in detain in course (c) Methods to be used for evaluation of grades were described in detail in syllabuses. Opportunities
syllabuses.
for faculty members to make comments regarding grade results were increased.
(c-2) Opportunities will be increased for faculty members and administrative staff toFairness in evaluation of grades and measures in response to students' questions regarding theircomment on evaluation results.
grades were carried out through establishment of the system which allows students to submit forms(c-3) Fairness in evaluation of grades will be conducted through the system forfor grade disputes.
"petitioning of grade evaluations", and students' questions regarding evaluations will behandled.

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

（ｄ） Regarding methods for recognition of credits from other universities, preparations
will be carried out by surveying and studying details of examples from otheruniversities.

Ｂ(d) Regarding credits acquired from other universities, correspondence between the Academics andWelfare Committee and relevant department is carried out, and reviews are conducted on a case-bycase basis.

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

(e) Practical education in a student-planned format has been carried out by selection of themes（ｅ） Precedents regarding student-planned practical education events from otheruniversities will be reviewed, and methods for recognition of credits will be prepared and closely related to the needs of the local region and society in graduation research and special
exercises, etc. such as traditions, history, customs, and distinctive industries, etc. in Fukushima
carried out.
Prefecture, centered around the Aizu Region. Furthermore, a mechanism for increasing opportunities
for students to participate in resolving regional issues, regional project exercises will be newly offeredin AY 2008.

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⑲ Evaluation by the Corporation⑲ ANNUAL PLANS

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Achievement of annual plans and reasoning for evaluations

I Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education / research conducted at the University
Item 1. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding education

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アア Specific measures regarding placement of faculty and administrative staff members（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu
ａ Formation of academic departments shall be reviewed to correspond to curriculum
formation, and faculty members shall be flexibly assigned.

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ア ア Specific measures regarding placement of faculty and administrative staff members（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu
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a. Placement of faculty and administrative staff members according to the reorganized
academic department (with three divisions) was discussed. Also, a staff member employed by
the Public University Corporation has been placed at the Academic Affairs Section of theStudent Affairs Division from February of 2008.

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

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Following the establishment of teacher-training programs in the Graduate School, thepresent education system shall be further improved.

b. Efforts will be made, so that the present education system can be further improved.
(Student Affairs Division)ｃ

Employment of faculty members shall be promoted with an international perspective in awell-planned manner so that systems allowing high quality education can be conducted
will be secured.

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Excellent faculty members shall be recruited worldwide through open and international
invitations for faculty positions.

c. Excellent faculty members were recruited worldwide through open and international
invitations for faculty positions on a continuous basis.

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April 1, 2007 - 7 faculty members employed.
2 for the Department of Computer Software, 3 for the CLR, 1 for the ISTC, and 1 for the
UBIC
October 1, 2007 - 3 faculty members employed
2 for the Department of Computer Software, 1 for the ISTCＢ（イ） The Junior College Division（イ） The Junior College Divisionａａ

In order to improve and enrich educational methods and content, the College will takeaction in a flexible manner, from the overall perspective of the College.

In order to carry out synergy, diversity, and applicability between fields within the 3
departments (2 courses) when possible, optional courses common to the departments
will be established , and placement of faculty members will be conducted flexibly within
the college from the overall perspective of the College.

a Students are freeto receive instruction from faculty members outside their department ofaffiliation, due to the introduction of optional elective courses. Regarding the Department ofIndustrial Information, the number of common elective courses between the 2 programs in thedepartment have been increased. In addition, the curriculum was revised to allow students from all
departments to take the course, "Regional Project Exercises", which will be offered starting in AY
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A system where departments act in a coordinated manner, while preserving their
independence regarding educational collaboration will be considered.

ｂb-1 In order to broaden perspectives regarding academics, a system wheredepartments act in a coordinated manner, while preserving their independence regarding
educational collaboration will be considered. Optional courses shall be the common
factor for educational links to be made between the departments.
b-2 In conjunction with enriching educational content related to the local region as auniversity, efforts will be made to deepen educational collaboration mutually between
departments, using themes from the local region, with the Center for Rejuvenation of
Local Communities playing a central role to this end.

b-1 Correlation between the departments was carried out through optional courses.

b-2 Educational collaboration with local communities was strengthened through graduation researchseminars, etc. by selecting themes based on issues relevant to local communities. With regard to theproject designated as a prioritized project by Fukushima Prefecture, the "Project for Support ofchild-raising and Maturation of Children through Diet" (commissioned by the Fukushima Prefecture
Health and Welfare Department), results were attained through development of educational materials
for nutrition education, in collaboration and cooperation with students from the Department ofIndustrial Information Sciences, the Department of Food and Nutrition, and the Department of Socialand Welfare Sciences who were working on graduation research.
Regarding the collaborative project by local agencies of Fukushima Prefecture titled as the"Project for effective Use of Treasures of Aizu" (commissioned by the Aizu Development Bureau),
results were attained in promotion of health tourism and in dissemination of information about
relevant activities, in collaboration and cooperation with students from the Management Information
Program and Design Information Program in the Department of Industrial Information Sciences.
Students participated in these projects as part of their graduation research, and through study ofissues related to regional issues and regional resources, practical education and research was carriedout, and achievements were obtained.

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イ イ Specific measures to be taken for improvement of the educational environment（ア） (ｱ) The University of AizuａａStructure necessary for management and administration of computer environments shallbe maintained while facilities and equipment, etc. related to computers on campus shallbe promoted by constantly reflecting mends in the evolution of information technology.

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

a-1 Technical information regarding workstations and networks that will be leased in FY 2008
was collected. Detailed work for selection of these systems is in progress throughdeliberation by the ISTC Steering Committee and the Machine Selection Working Group.
Necessary preparations to carry out the bidding process, which will start from April, 2008 areunderway.
Regarding PC systems, preparations including networks and operation and management
based on deliberations by the ISTC Steering Committee for selection of a vendor were carriedout, and the systems have been in use for classes since October, 2007. The PC systems
operation and management contract was signed between the University and a local company.
For advancement of computer environments, the access range for wireless LANs has been
extended to a few lecture rooms in the Research Quadrangles. This renovation also included
establishment of a computer environment in lecture rooms and conference rooms in the
Research Quadrangles, the Lecture Hall and a few other locations, where carry-in personal
computers can be wired to authoring network systems.

a-2 Deliberations shall be made in order to respond to "service-oriented"
computer environments, which is the third trend following "hardware" and"software."a-2 Introduction of a service-oriented system was considered. Opinions from faculty wellversed in this field, as well as explanations by the selected vendor regarding components to be
included in the system were taken into account, and a concept design for the system wascompleted. Necessary preparations to conduct the bidding process, which will start from
April, 2008 is underway.
a-3 Introduction of a web-based mail system for faculty, as well as system tests wereconducted.
Use of electric bulletins as a part of the new Administrative System was started.
A feasibility study has been conducted with the objective of promoting activity in student
communication, and students have been included in consideration of what type of systemshould be created.
a-4 Operation of the new Business Performance Database System is in operation.

a-3 For further improvement of means of communication, including e-mail, etc.,
deliberation shall be made from technical and operational standpoints.

a-4 Deliberations shall be made on the methods for management and effective useof digital assets within the University.

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

ｂb-1 Striving to improve the University s book collection, requests from faculty andstudents shall be taken into account when purchasing library materials, including books,
reference books, serial publications, and audio visual materials, etc.

b-1 Subscriptions were made for 10 new periodicals that would most likely be of interest to
students. Also, 14 new titles were selected for subscription in FY 2008, based on requests
from faculty and students, and from the perspective of helping students develop theirpersonalities, and providing general support to students. In addition, 45 new audio-visualmaterials (DVDs) were purchased for which it was thought would be of interest to students.
A survey regarding use of periodicals was conducted, to carry out studies for effective useof the relevant budget. The results of this survey were reported to the Library Committee,
and the committee made deliberations on the necessity of periodical subscription purchases
for the future. In addition, a survey regarding use of series materials (materials which havebeen purchased on a continuous basis until now) was conducted. Based on the results of thissurvey, discontinuation of subscription to 3 titles of books published in series was decided.
Regarding library materials, suggestions for purchase of materials were requested fromfaculty, as was done last fiscal year.

b-2 Library tours for new students and seminars for use of the Library forstudents and faculty members shall be conducted during orientation periods, andefforts shall be made to obtain understanding and cooperation from faculty
members on the announcement of the tours and seminars and their implementation
methods, etc.

b-2 Library tours for newly-enrolled students were conducted between April 9 and April 20,
and 21 students participated in the tours. Seminars for use of the Library were also
conducted for first-year and second-year students of the Undergraduate School on June 21,
and 1 student participated in the seminar. Additional seminars for use of the Library forsecond and third-year students of the Undergraduate School were planned for October, but nostudents took part in these additional seminars.
For publicity purposes, Library Committee members were requested to cooperate in publicizing
library seminars to faculty and students.

b-3 Conditions for use of library materials, such as introduction of lending serviceof journals, and special lending service of journals for writing papers, etc. shall be
re-examined.

b-3 Lending of periodicals and special materials used for creation of academic papers havebeen conducted on a trial-basis, continuing a program which was conducted last fiscal year. A
total of 121 periodicals were lent through this program as of February, 2008.

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Online journal subscriptions shall be further promoted, so that the latest information canbe collected promptly and comprehensively, and used to contribute to education andresearchｃPromotion of the introduction of electronic journals required for education andresearch shall be considered.

c. Subscriptions to 3 new periodicals which include electronic versions were started in FY
2007. The total number of journals accessible on-line in FY 2008 will be 219.
The total number of times the on-line journal, ACM DIGITAL LIBRARY, was accessed in FY
2006 was 2731 times, and 3138 times in FY 2007.

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For realization of high-level education in various scientific fields, and for the ease ofgiving lectures from distant places, full-scale operation of e-learning※ and a system forits management shall be improved.

ｄLectures through e-Learning systems shall be deliberated based on past results in
preparation for its full-scale operation.

d. Upon the University's acceptance to the program, "Support Program for Improving Graduate
School Education," discussion is underway for establishment of a satellite campus in Tokyo.

ＢＣ（イ） The Junior College Division（イ） The Junior College DivisionａａAll classrooms will be equipped with information systems and various audio-visualequipment, so that classroom education utilizing various media can be conducted.

Progress will be made on preparations for installation scheduled for 2008 of computer a A systems selection committee was established in April for selection of machines to be used in
the next term. Discussions were held on improvement of the environment for instruction in thesystems that will allow utilization of various media for classroom education.
regular classrooms, and a proposal for specifications regarding installation of projectors andcomputers in the rooms on a permanent basis was determined. It was also decided that the
specifications should include conditions that software to be used in the computers and the network
equipment must be compatible with various media to be used for education.

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

ｂb-1 In order to enrich the internal information systems, preparations for matters
b-1 The systems selection committee for machines to be used in the next term made a decision on
relevant to the next computer systems scheduled for installation in 2008 will be
a proposal for system specifications that could facilitate improvement for student services and work
conducted. Reassessment of the academic administrative system will beefficiency. It was also decided that a web portal site would be introduced that would allow various
considered in the specifications for the next system, for improved student services
procedures and information communication to be unified.
and advancement of work efficiency.
b-2 Faculty members will be made aware of matters regarding information security as a b-2 Efforts were made so that faculty, mainly members of the Computer Operations Center, could
attain knowledge regarding security through taking the online course sponsored by the Nationalsafety measure regarding information management.
Institute of Informatics as an educational training project, "Information Security Seminar" andparticipating in "Training for Network Managers". In addition to this, in order to ensure proper use oflicensed software, all faculty members were required to submit a report on use of software, apractice that was continued from last year.

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Proactive placement of student assistants will be conducted regarding courses for which
an objective is development of skills.

ｃStudent assistants will be placed in computer-related courses
development of skills.

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

ｄ(d-1) Implementation with universities in the metropolitan area as a collaborative
project will be clarified, and a distance lecture system will be operated under the
category of cooperative experiments .
(d-2) The remote lecture system has been utilized and operated since FY 2007 forcollaboration with high schools and universities.

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Improvement of the College Libraryｅ

Improvement of the College LibraryＡ
for which an objective is c SAs were assigned to basic courses regarding information literacy, such as "Introduction to
Computers" and "Computers and Information", in an effort to ensure that an environment thatfacilitates learning could be provided to students.

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d-1 Remote lectures for the specialized course of the Department of Industrial Information
Sciences, "Information Systems Theory" were continued.
d-2 As a project for university-high school collaboration with Yamagata City Commercial HighSchool, 4 remote lectures were held by the College's faculty, and were well-received by students.

Ｂ（ａ） To support students' learning, improvements will be made, such as extension of the
Library's hours of operation, opening of the Library on Saturdays, enrichment of theinformation search system and search functions based on digitization of data regarding
library material inventory, and improvement of the Library's management system.

（ａ） （a-1） The Library will be open on five Saturdays during the year, to support students'
learning.
（a-2） Improvements will be made regarding enrichment of search functions based on
digitization of Library material inventory data and improvement of the Library's
management system.

（ｂ） Upgrading of facility improvement plans will be considered for compacting of space forlibrary materials and improved usability.

（ｂ） Progress will be made on preparation of Improvement plans for compacting of space for (b) User convenience was improved by construction work, etc. done to move the Library Office nearlibrary materials and improved usability.
the Library entrance, and by having an open counter for various library procedures.
Meanwhile, regarding the issue of compacted space for library stacks, research space has beenallotted for use for library materials as annexed are for the Library, and organization and disposal oflibrary materials has been carried out. However, these measures are now reaching their limits.
There is a necessity to consider expansion of library space and introduction of a new storage system
for library materials for the future.

（ｃ） Improvement of budgets for library materials will be done and library material stock will
be upgraded.

（ｃ） Progress will be made regarding
budgets.

(a-1) In order to maintain and improve the learning environment for students, the Library was open 5times during the year.
(a-2) Computerization of data on Library stacks was carried out as planned.

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compared to other facilities. However, the budget for library materials is still about 20% less than the
average per-capita amounts for other public junior colleges in Japan, and further measures for
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Improvements will be made regarding deterioration of lecture rooms, experiment rooms,
and practical training rooms, and measures regarding educational environment standards,
and health standards will be improved.

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For improvement of the educational environment (from the perspective of
hardware), old desks tables, and blackboards, etc. will be replaced.
A detailed
restoration plan will be created for lecture rooms, experiment rooms, and practicaltraining rooms. Equipment and durable goods replacement will also be promoted.

f As a result of projects for urgent improvements for educational environments, tables and chairs for
4 classrooms and the whiteboards in 7 classrooms were replaced in AY 2007. Tables and chairs
which were not replaced in classrooms (3 classrooms), are scheduled for replacement in AY 2008.
There is a necessity to consider renovations in the future for practical exercise rooms andexercise/experimental equipment, etc. for which the state of deterioration is particularly noticeable.

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

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

a. The Evaluation Office held four meetings in FY 2007, and creation of an evaluation proposal
for the FY 2006 Project Achievement Report, implementation of an interim evaluation of the
Corporation for FY 2007, and discussions regarding fundamental data pertinent to the
University's undergoing of an accreditation evaluation were carried out.

ｂStudent class evaluations shall be maintained.

ｂStudent class evaluations shall be conducted each semester.

b. Student class evaluations for AY 2007 second semester courses were conducted throughthe new Academic Administration System. Class evaluation results were announced to
students and faculty members.

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

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The University shall prepare systematically for evaluation of its educational
activities by the National Institution for Academic Degrees and University
Evaluation (scheduled to be conducted in 2010.)

c. Basic data necessary for evaluation of the University's educational activities by the National
Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation was discussed at the second
meeting of the Evaluation Office. Data requested by the National Institution for Academic
Degrees and University Evaluation were made known to members of the Evaluation Office, andwork has started to assess degrees of difficulties in collection of relevant data.

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

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

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The surveys, "student class evaluations" and "student evaluations of the College" will a The student class evaluations have been posted on the internal access only section of thebe conducted, and compiled results of the evaluations will be disclosed on the College's College's website. In addition, quantitative data regarding faculty members' responses to results ofwebsite internally, allowing students and faculty members to browse the information.
the evaluations have also been posted for free viewing by faculty and students.

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

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Improvements and assessment of student surveys will be conducted via a web-entry
method, using a local area network of the College.

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

ｃBased on the results of surveys, faculty members will evaluate their class content and c Results of class evaluations by students are disclosed to relevant faculty members, and responses
make changes if necessary, and announce improvements to classes on a page in the by faculty members (plans for improvement of classes) are posted on the internal access only
College's website for internal access.
section of the College's website for disclosure to students.

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

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Details of evaluation standards, etc. will be discussed and created by the Evaluation d A subcommittee was established to discuss standards for evaluation of faculty members, andCommittee.
examples from other universities were used as reference for work regarding items to be included in
the evaluation standards and the evaluation system to be used, etc., but the evaluations have only
been conducted on a trial basis as of yet.

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An organization (a center) for providing support for education shall be established, andintegration of lectures and exercises, collaboration between courses, improvement offaculty members instructing skills (FD, Faculty Development)※ including preparation ofsyllabi shall be reviewed and implemented. Student class evaluations shall also be
implemented and the results of these evaluations shall be analyzed.

ａa-1 An organization for providing support for education shall be established.
a-2 This organization shall be responsible for implementation of student classevaluations and analysis thereof.
a-3 Faculty development seminars shall be planned.

a. The Deans and Directors Council (at its meetings held on September 19 and October 5,2007) discussed concrete steps to be taken for promotion of faculty development activities
hereafter. It was determined that a committee for discussion of concrete measures forfaculty development activities would be established, and preparations necessary for theestablishment are underway.

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Results of student class evaluations, and follow-up surveys from past graduates will begiven to faculty members, and at the same time, results of class evaluations, questions
for course exams, lists of grades, and distribution of grades will be disclosed within the
University so that systems for faculty members to address improvement of quality ofeducation will be formed.

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In order to find more effective approaches, results of student class evaluations shall bemade known within campus via the Academic Administration System.

b. The Deans and Directors Council (at its meetings held on September 19 and October 5,2007) discussed concrete steps to be taken for promotion of faculty development activities
hereafter. It was determined that a committee for discussion of concrete measures forfaculty development activities would be established, and preparations necessary for theestablishment are underway.

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

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

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

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The "student class evaluation" surveys will be implemented for all courses . Based on b Student class evaluation surveys were conducted for all courses, and responses by faculty
the results of these surveys, each faculty member will reassess the relevant course
members regarding the evaluations such as quantitative data and proposals for improvement, etc.
format, and make improvements to the relevant classes.
were posted to the internal access only section of the College's website. At the same time,
improvements were carried out by asking faculty members to review class structure, etc., based on
the results of the evaluations.

ｃFaculty in charge of courses will make a detailed and clear description of plans forimrovement of courses after receiving the results of evaluations, and these plans will beannounced to students.

ｃBased on the results of student surveys, all faculty members will make a concrete
improvements to relevant classes, and responses to the surveys will be announced via
the College's website for internal access.

All faculty members carried out specific improvements for the courses under their responsibility, andtheir responses to results from student class evaluations were posted on the internal access only
section of the College's website.

ｄFaculty Development (FD) seminars will be held to help improve class content andinstructional methods.

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An FD seminar will be held this fiscal year for the purpose of improvement of course
content and course methodologies. .

d The Faculty Development Subcommittee is currently considering the possibility of holding course
discussion meetings regarding class visitations and faculty development training sessions regarding
unique and creative methodologies used in class.

a-1 The "student class evaluation" surveys were conducted for all courses, and were used for
improvement of faculty members' classes, etc.
a-2 The "student class evaluation" surveys were conducted, and were used for improvement offacilities, equipment, and student services provided by the College.

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

ａa-1 The mentor system and office hour system shall be deliberated for implementation a-1. Though several faculty members have implemented office hours, the Academic Affairs
Committee discussed matters pertaining to this issue which should be worked on on aby the Academic Affairs Committee.
systematic basis.
a-2 The student advisor system, under which student advisors support students,
a-2. An office for learning support was established in January, 2008, where students
specifically first-year students shall be maintained.
experiencing difficulties in their class studies can visit and study.

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The Withdrawal Recommendation System to detect and care underachieving
students at an early juncture will be maintained. It is expected that students will beable to find suitable future paths through advice on studies and student lifestyles.

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The Withdrawal Recommendation System shall be maintained.

Ｂb. The Withdrawal Recommendation System to detect and provide care for underachieving
students at an early juncture was implemented, so that students can find suitable future
paths through advice on their studies and student lifestyles.

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

a-1 Content of office hours, etc. will be improved.

a-1 Office hours were established and have been conducted, and students have taken advantageof this opportunity, as a high number of sessions were recorded. In this way, improvement of
individual instruction has been improved.
a-2 Attentive instruction for individual students has been carried out by faculty members,
centered around faculty members in charge of seminars, student counselors, and members of the
Academics and Welfare Committee.

a-2 Efforts will be made regarding preventative measures for poor academic
performance and difficulties in adjustment by students through provision of attentive
care to students on an individual basis by faculty centered around faculty responsible
for seminars and members of the Academic Welfare Committee.
a-3 Learining support will be carried out with coodination of student counselors, part- a-3 Student learning support has been conducted through correspondence between student
time counselors, faculty members, and administrative staff.
counselors, part-time counselors, faculty, and administrative staff.

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

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Progress will be made on establishment of a student support system for students
with disabilities.

b Audio-visual equipment in the lecture rooms and exercise rooms have been renovated to comply
with universal design, and improvements have been made in that wheelchairs have been madeavailable at the Library's counter.

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Support of students who experience difficulties in completing programs in the standard
amount of time, faculty will provide advice to students on an individual basis, and makean effort to provide them advice at an early juncture.

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Individual advice will be provided to students for whom it appears that difficulties
exist in completing programs in the standard amount of time at an early juncture,through correspondence between the counselor, student counselors, members of the
Academic Welfare Committee, and faculty members responsible for courses.

c Correspondence between counselors, student counselors, and faculty members in charge ofcourses was conducted mainly by members of the Academics and Welfare Committee to implementa system for provision of individual advice at an early juncture to students who must repeat years.

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

ｄSystems for tuition payment, such as programs which will allow tuition exemption,
extension of payment periods, and payment by installments will be offered to
students for their utilization .

d Systems for tuition exemption and extension of payment periods were established, and students
made use of these systems.

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ａ a Improvement of environments as they relate to students lifestyles

イ イ Specific measures for support of student lifestyles and health（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu
ａ a Improvement of environments as they relate to students lifestyles（ａ） With regard to lifestyle and health counseling, a counselor (Student Counseling Room),a nurse (Medical Treatment Room), Grievance Counselors (Grievance Counseling
Office, Grievance Processing Committee), Counselor for Sexual Harassment(Committee for Prevention of Sexual harassment) and staff members of the Student
Affairs Division will cooperatively work for students.

（ａ） The counselor from the Student Counseling Room, as well as the nurse from the
Nurse s Room shall be provided with opportunities to take part in seminars for
improvement and maintenance of their specialized knowledge.

(a) The school counselor attended a conference of the Association of Japanese ClinicalPsychology (from Sep. 25 to Sep. 28)
The school nurse attended Tohoku Area Health Management Workshop (from Jul.. 26 to Jul.
27) and National Health Management Workshop (from Oct. 9 to Oct.11.))（ｂ） Basically, counseling shall be done on a student-counselor basis. However, in order todetect 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 through consultation, etc.

（ｂ） Meetings geared for students guardians who need consultations for problems
students have in keeping up with their studies shall be held.

(b) These meetings were held on the same day of the University Festival, and 58 pairs ofstudents and their guardians attended the meetings.

（ｃ） With regard to realization of an environment in consideration for universal design※,
approaches for students with physical disabilities in terms of education and researchshall be improved in line with establishment of a support system by faculty andstudents（ｃ） Close communication shall be maintained among students with physical disabilities,
their guardians, and the University, so that the existing support system can be
improved according to their needs.

（ｃ） To ensure continuous contact with students with physical disabilities, communication
was maintained among students with physical disabilities, their guardians, and the University.
Renovation of facilities was carried out for admission of students with physical disabilities to
the Graduate School, for example, the position of card key readers at relevant research
offices have been lowered, and doors to the cafeteria have been renovated, so that users canopen the doors from both sides.
Also, parking spaces close to the entrances to the Research Buildings have been reservedfor persons with physical disabilities for convenience in their commute.

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

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

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

（ｂ） The University and the University of Aizu Supporters Association, for which members (b) Cooperation between the University and the association has been maintained throughare students guardians, shall work together to help students enjoy their campus lives. meetings for executives of the association and publication of biannual "University of Aizu
Supporters' Association Newsletters." In AY 2007, the first meeting was held on April 3, thesecond meeting on October 6, 2007 and the third meeting on February 29, 2008.
Details of the existing research grant programs have been improved, so that more students
can apply for these programs.

ｃｃ(a) Rules pertaining to allocation of rooms used for club activities and rules for use of the
gymnasium and classroom facilities have been determined through communication withexecutive members of the Student Union. The Student Affairs Division attended the meetingfor leaders of the student clubs on May 22, 2007.

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A system to support lifestyles of students（ａ） Measures for reducing students financial burdens shall be considered. For example,
dormitories for freshmen or low-rent apartments by use of housing owned by privatecompanies shall be considered, with an expectation that there will be more applications
for admission from excellent students.

A system to support lifestyles of students（ａ） (a-1) Ensuring low-rent apartments for students shall be deliberated on.
(a-2) The feasibility of dormitories shall be deliberated on.

(a-1) Through requests for cooperation with relevant local groups in Aizu, information
regarding housing for students has been received, and this information has been provided for
newly enrolled students, helping them obtain information on securing adequate andreasonably-priced housing.
(a-2) A questionnaire regarding dormitories was sent to guardians of students, for which
responses are being collected. Consideration on this issue will continue, taking into accountthe assessment on the necessity of dormitories to be surveyed through a questionnaire to
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（ｂ） In order to accept excellent students, preferential treatments of students, such as
expansion of the range of students subject to tuition exemption and establishment of a
University of Aizu scholarship system will be considered. Emphasis will be placed on
consideration on such systems for the Graduate School.

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

(b-1) The system for "University of Aizu Financed Scholarships for International ResearchStudents" was established in April, AY 2006, and two students have been supported throughthis program since AY 2007.
(b-2) Details will be considered in the future.

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

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

(c) From AY 2007, the upper limit of TA working hours per week was discontinued, in orderto provide students more opportunities to work as TAs.

ＣＢ（ｄ） Effective use of the Lounge for International Exchange and Informal Discussion shall be （ｄ） For cultivation of students with global perspectives, intensive Japanese language
aimed at for communication between international students and Japanese students,
courses and lessons on Chinese culture, etc. shall be planned.
among faculty and administrative staff members, and for exchange of various
information shall be worked on.

(d) A total of 40 Japanese language classes were held as an intensive program. Classes
were held twice per week for 4 courses, each of which offered 10 classes. A total of 23
persons attended the first-semester classes and 37 persons in the second-semester.

（ｅ） The University and the Support Association for International Students of the
University of Aizu (SAISUA) shall work together to support international students.

（ｅ） The University will help enhance organization of the Support Association forInternational Students of the University of Aizu.

(e) Reception of donations for international students, and cooperation in raising funds for
SAISUA jointly with SAISUA were conducted.
Cooperation regarding reception of applications for scholarships and providing a contact for
acceptance of donations by local groups for international students was carried out.

（ｆ） Occasions for informal discussion and exchange of opinions between international
students and people from local companies and societies shall be organized.

（ｆ） The University will contribute to internationalization of local communities throughcasual meetings between international students of the University and local citizens.

(f) Contribution to local communities included an ongoing project for translation of
explanations on exhibitions at Fukushima Prefectural Museum into multiple languages, incooperation with the museum. Broadening relations with local communities through ski
lessons by local people to international students, and other programs were conducted.

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Research results were presented by international students at an on-campus job fair on
December 7, 2007 and February 19, 2008.

Ｂ（イ） The Junior College Division（イ） The Junior College DivisionａａDetailed plans will be made regarding preparations for realization of an environment tohelp students comfortably enjoy their student lifestyles.

Detailed plans to be made regarding preparations for realization of an environment tohelp students comfortably enjoy their student lifestyles.

（ａ） Every year in April, second-year students are asked to respond to the "survey
regarding student lifestyles". An overview of actual situations regarding students'
lifestyles and student requests is obtained from the results of the survey, and can beapplied to future reforms and improvements in the future.

（ａ） The "survey regarding student lifestyles" conducted in April will be utilized for support (a) A survey of students' daily life was taken in April, and compilation of data and analyses wereof students' lifestyles.
made. The results of the compiled data and analyses were useful in support of students, as there
was a high response rate to the survey. This data has been useful in provision of advice tostudents, particularly regarding raising of awarness of problems students face regarding issues
related to residency and resolution of these problems.

（ｂ） Regarding scholarship programs of the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO),
efforts will be made to increase acceptance rates for applicants from the College
through a system for provision of advice for those who wish to utilize thesescholarships. (165 students recieved scholarships in fiscal year 2005, which was 49.1%of the total student population at the College. Excluding students who had been
accepted to receive scholarships before they were admitted to the College, 90
students received scholarships, which was 26.8% of the total student population at theCollege.)（ｂ） Scholarship programs will be announced at the time of students' admission to theCollege, and at the beginning of the first and second semesters to raise students'
awareness of their availability.
Improvements will be made regarding explanation
methods for scholarship programs, and the acceptance rate of applicants will be
increased.

(b) The number of administrative staff available at guidance meetings for new students wasincreased, and explanations were made to ensure awareness regarding scholarship systems, tuition
exemption programs, and extended payment plans, and methods for application to these services.
Over half of the students at the College received scholarship funds. 79 first-year students and 84
second-year students received scholarships from the Japan Student Services Organization(JASSO), and 1 first-year student received a scholarship from Fukushima Prefecture.

（ｃ） Efforts will be made to lessen financial burdens on students by reviewing expenses forpractical training materials.

（ｃ） Practical training materials to be paid by students will be reassessed from theperspective of cost efficiency, taking into consideration learning objectives.

(c) Efforts have been made in cost-cutting measures regarding overhead expenses, and internal
accounting audits have been carried out. Based on the internal accounting audits, efforts havebeen made towards use of more appropriate accounting procedures, and discussions regarding
improvement of efficiency in purchase of items were held.

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（ｄ） Enrichment of support systems for career planning and student lifestyles will be
conducted through placement of student counselors and staff employed for counselingwork who will be available to students requests for consultations.

（ｄ） A student counselor will be placed at each academic department, and a counselorfrom the University will work at the College once a week
, as part of an effort toprovide an environment where students don't feel hesitant in asking for counseling.

(d) The counselor from the University came to the College once a week for provision of advice,improving the services provided by the College regarding students' emotional care. There were 57
consultations with the counselor in AY 2007, and 170 sessions with student counselors were held,
for a total of 227 sessions.

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

(e) Counseling sessions with the counselor and student counselors were 57 sessions and 170
sessions, respectively, for a total of 227 sessions. Regarding sessions for provision of advice
regarding studies and counseling by faculty and administrative staff in AY 2007 other than thosementioned here, the number of cases for provision of advice and counseling in AY 2007 was 441
during office hours, 4,047 outside of office hours, and 1,830 via email, etc., for a total of 6,318
cases, which was a decided increase over the 2,335 total cases in the previous academic year.

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

（ｆ） Preparations for repairs to the dormitories will be considered, and will include
long-term maintenance plans.

Urgent repairs, etc. necessary for student dormitories were assessed, and plans for repairs, etc.
such as measures against moisture, etc. were implemented.

（ｇ） So that students will be advised and made aware of possible problems that may arise
stemming from activities such as illegal sales schemes such as sales scams, pyramidsales schemes, etc., and other activities such as stalking and cult-related activities, aspecialist iin the field will give a lecture on the topic at the College.

（ｇ） (g-1） Students will be advised and made aware of the possibility of these issues at
the time of guidance meetings.
(g-2) The Fukushima Consumer Affairs Center will be asked to dispatch a
lecturer to give a talk on possible consumer risks, including problems regarding
the Internet and cellular phones.

(g-1) Advice was provided to students regarding crime prevention and points to avoid becoming
vicitim of consumer scams, etc. at the guidance meetings.
(g-2) A consumer advisor gave a lecture on avoiding consumer scams, etc. and related documents
were handed out to students, faculty, and administrative staff.

（ｈ） Counseling will be available for students having problems with harrassment, including
sexual harrassment. In addition, efforts will be made in sending out announcements
and notifications regarding prevention of different forms of harrassment.

（ｈ） Awareness of several types of harrassment issues will be promoted at the guidance
meetings.

(h) Information on various forms of harassment were announced to raise awareness in students at
the guidance meetings held in the first and second semesters.

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

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Activities by self-governing student clubs
support system.

will be supported through a facultyb Support of club activities, etc. were supported, based on the support system of faculty membersof the Academics and Welfare Committee by providing appropriate advice regarding management
and execution of budgets by clubs, etc.

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

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Support of student lifestyles will be conducted through cooperation between
Student Affairs Section, academic welfare committee members, and graduation
seminar instructors.

c There were no international students enrolled at the College this fiscal year. Daily life support
for working individuals was provided through correspondence between members of the Academics
and Welfare Committee, student counselors, and research seminar faculty.

（ａ） （a-1） A system to handle 3 and 4-year programs for completion will be utilized in
response to students who are employed while conducting their studies at the College.
(a-2） Mechanisms for discounted tuition, etc. will be utilized geared towards
individuals who intend to take 3 or 4 years to complete their studies at the College
while they are employed.
(a-3） Programs, etc. for delayed payment of tuition, will be utilized .

(a-1) A system to respond to working individuals needing extra time to graduate was continued torespond to applications by relevant students at the time of their admission.
(a-2) A mechanism for lowered tuition fees for the students on extended graduation periods
mentioned above were continued.

（ｂ） Announcements will be made about information regarding the faculty member
representative for student counseling , counselors, student counselors, and thecounseling office, and times the relevant resources are available at the time of
guidance meetings.

The representative student counselor made efforts to raise awareness of counseling services, etc.
in students at the guidance meetings.

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knowledge, proactive improvement of support systems will be conducted.

(a-3) The system for extension of payment deadlines for tuition were continued.

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

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

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

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Programs to support students career development shall be improved.

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

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b-1 The content of the guidebook was improved, and distributed to students at a careerdevelopment guidance meeting in June.
b-2 In response to an increasing number of companies applying for attendance at
explanatory meetings were held. (December 21, 2007, January 11, January 16, January 17
and January 23, and February 18, 2008)
During the second semester, 9 meetings were held. (October 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 30,
December 7, 14, 2007 and January 25, 2008)
b-3 Career development guidance to provide students with basic information andb-3 Contents of guidance meetings have been improved. Six meetings were held in the firstpractical knowledge shall be planned.
semester of AY 2007. (Dates when meetings were held: May 29, June 5, June 21, July 3, July
10 and July 19 Approximately 180 to 200 students attended each meeting.)
Nine meetings were scheduled for the second semester. (October 19 and 26, November 2, 9,
16, 30, December 7 and 14, January 25)
b-4 Career planning seminars for students to start planning their future paths including b-4 Seminars by career counselors focusing on topics commonly applicable to our students
teaching students about what it means to be employed, and vocational aptitude testing have been scheduled. (October 17, October 24, October 31, November 7)
at an early juncture shall be planned.
b-5 In preparation for students' job hunting activities, mock interviews by a careerb-5 Career counseling by the career counselor and mock interviews for employment
counselor were conducted in a group on February 8, 2008, and 42 students attended theseshall be planned.
interviews.
b-6 A career counselor shall be newly appointed for improvement of quality of careerb-6 A career counselor with abundant working experience was employed in May, 2007, who
guidance for students.
has been giving advice to students regarding important points for choosing companies andwhat students are supposed to be engaged in after employment at companies.

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For the purpose of increasing students awareness of choice of occupations,enhancing students motivation to study, and improving students ability to adapt
themselves to society, students shall be encouraged to be engaged in internshipprograms. Deliberations shall also be made on handling of the internship program as acourse for which students can earn academic credits.

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

c An explanatory meeting regarding internships was held on June 12, 2007, and 170 students
attended the meeting.
9 students participated in internships in AY 2007.

ｄSeminars for vocational assistance intended for faculty members shall be held in order
to contribute to faculty members activities to support students career development.

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

d These meetings were not held this academic year, as they were held in AY 2006.
(Meetings will be held once every three years.)ｅ

Visitation programs to local companies shall be planned and carried out, so that bothstudents and faculty members can attain deeper understanding about careerdevelopment.

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

e Twenty-two students and three faculty members participated in a meeting to which Aizu
Olympus and Alpine, Ltd. were invited was held on September 27.

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

ｆEstablishment of networks including past graduates from the University in cooperation
with the Alumni Association shall be aimed for.

f Regarding cooperation pertaining to organization and assistance of activities of the alumni
association, efforts have been made for construction of the alumni network.
Efforts are being made in keeping contact information up-to-date, by timely inquiries
according to sending of information from the general meeting of the Alumni Association.
In order to take advantage of the experiences of alumni in provision of career planning
advice, a career planning lecture has been planned for October 31, 2007, to which 3 alumni
have been invited as lecturers.

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As a measure for supporting young researchers, the employment system establishedoriginally by the University for special research fellows shall be maintained, providing
Post Doctoral positions to graduates of our Doctoral Program.

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The University shall employ excellent doctoral graduates from the University as
special research fellows.

g. One excellent graduate from our Doctoral Program was employed as a special research
fellow of the University.

ｈOccasions for our students and faculty members to meet and exchange information
with persons who were previously faculty members of our University or who wereawarded a Master s/Doctoral degree from our University shall be planned in order toincrease job opportunities for our graduate students.

ｈArrangement of occasions for doctoral students of the University to accumulate
information regarding employment in research or faculty positions shall be considered.

h. The career counselor gave consultation and advice to students who requested help. Also,
information regarding job opportunities was provided to relevant students whenever job
offers are received by the University.

a The rate of employment at private companies was 100% for AY 2006. Efforts will continue
to support students' career development activities through relevant programs, aiming toreach a 100% employment rate for students seeking jobs in AY 2007, too.

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the University shall be considered.
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（イ） The Junior College Division（イ） The Junior College DivisionａａEfforts will be made regarding provision of advice to students regarding career planningaccording to their abilities, special characteristics, and interests.

a-1 A career guidance meeeting will be held in October for first-year students.
Detailed advice will be provided, utilizing career planning guides.

a-2 Advice will be given to students corresponding to employment exams, throughholding of guidance specifically geared towards employment exams.
a-3 Fostering of skills regarding taking of employment exams will be conducted
through holding of entry sheet mastery tests, mock public servant examinations (basic
versions, and versions which have actually been used), and mock SPI* exams, etc.

a-1 Guidance meetings for advice on career paths were held for all first-year students at the
beginning of the second semester. An updated version of "Career Path Guidebook 2008" (editedby the Career Path Instruction Committee) was handed out to all students at the meetings. After ageneral summarial explanation was given, an informal discussion among current students regarding
career paths was held as a new project by the College, with a total of 8 second-year students fromeach of the departments who had received informal assurance of employment participating in in thediscussion.
a-2 Creation of materials and preliminary discussions regarding students' careers were held withparticipation by a lecturer from a private company dealing with employment opportunities forstudents.
a-3 These projects were carried out by an external specialist after a request was made by theCollege. The projects were carried out according to schedule according to the "plan for provisionof advice for career paths".

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

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Students are invited to participate in internships, and are given advice prior to the timethey start their internships. Students work for a designated period of time at acompany of their choice as trainees, and receive experience at a job related to theirwork in the future.

b The central branch of the Fukushima Prefecture Association of Small and Mid-sized Companies
served as an intermediary in student internships carried out during the spring and summer
vacations. The significance of participation in internships was explained to students when student
participation was invited. Students who expressed interest in participation were given informal
advice in advance of their internships, and the significance of participation in the internships andadvice on work attitudes were given to students. The members of the Association andrepresentatives from companies accepting interns present at the meeting for presentation ofinternship reports from students had high evaluations for the students. All students making
reports at the meeting stated that through this internship project, their attitudes toward work andperspectives on their studies had changed after participation in this project.

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

ｃc-1 The course, "Introduction to Career Development" will be offered to foster
students' understanding of the nature of society, logical perspectives, and work
perspectives, etc.
c-2 Attentive support for students in their job hunting activities will be conducted,
with an employment rate of 95% or higher for students seeking employment as an
objective.

c-1 A new course "Introduction to Career Development" was newly offered, and several external
lecturers from various industries were invited to serve as lecturers for the course. A total of 130
first-year students registered for the course from each of the departments.
c-2 Correspondence between career advisors and administrative staff was facilitated mainly bymembers of the Career Support Center, and career path support for students by giving themmotivation and providing them with instruction, etc. was carried out. As a result, 99.1% of students
seeking employment were employed, and 98.6% of students seeking to progress to higher levels of
education were successful in their efforts to go to a higher institution of education.

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

ｄProvision of advice pertaining to tracking of job-hunting activities of students will bed Students were able not only to confirm help-wanted advertisements, but also obtain information
improved through improvement of of the employment support system which utilizes the on interviews and examinations to be conducted by employers through the internal LAN at theCollege's LAN.
College, and an environment was prepared where faculty could confirm situations regarding possible
employers. Thorough notification of employment guidance meetings, etc. was carried out using
mailing lists.

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

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The Career Support Center will be established in April, and staff hired for counselingregarding career development (career advisors) will be placed athe the University to
improve the employment counseling support system.

e The Career Support Center was established in April, and 2 career advisors were placed within
the Center. These advisors had multiple interviews with all students from each of the departments
and programs, and as a result, students motivation regarding their future careers was heightened,
and high rates of employment and successful admission to higher educational institutions wereachieved.

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

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Faculty members in charge of career advice for the respective departments will visit
during spring vacation, companies employing graduates of the College and locations
where practical training will be conducted for students.

f Faculty members from each of the departments in charge of provision of advice regarding career
paths developed possible employment opportunities for students through visitations to companies
employing alumni and companies accepting students for practical training.

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

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Alumni of the College have been requested to provide information pertaining to job
opportunities and employment advice, which has been useful for employment support
regarding current students.

g Taking advantage of opportunities arising in orientation and camps, etc., talks were given to
currently-enrolled students by alumni on their firsthand experiences, and the talks were highly
assessed and well-received.

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

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

h In addition to the faculty in charge of provision of advice regarding career paths, faculty incharge of graduation research seminars were included in preparation of a system for provision of
appropriate advice to students outside of class and seminar hours. Regarding rates of employment
for positions requiring certifications and licenses, the Department of Food and Nutrional Science
had a rate of 84.8%, and the Department of Social Welfare had a rate of 75.7%.

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

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Maintenance and improvement of success rates for students who transfer to otheruniversities, etc. will be conducted. Faculty members in charge of career advice andcareer advisors, and research seminar instructors etc. will provide attentive care andadvice to students regarding career plans outside of class periods.

i The description of item "h" above also applies to this item. In addition to mock interviews
provided to all second-year students, all first-year students will be given mock interviews in thesecond semester by career advisors, in order to promote attitudes regarding future paths ofstudents at an early juncture. Furthermore, improvement of information pertaining to relevant
reference materials and universities that accept transfer students was carried out.

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⑲ Evaluation by the Corporation
Mid-term Plans⑲
Evaluation⑲ Annual Plans
Achievement of annual plans and reasoning for evaluations

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality ofeducation / research conducted at the University
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項目（1）Measures for achievement of goals regarding research standards and results

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

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

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

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

a In line with research conducted last academic year, cutting-edge research including
realization of flexible configuration of high-speed computers, and a proposal for grid compilers
has been conducted. Achievements were made known through attendance at academic
conferences (5 conferences) and presentation at conferences (3 conferences.)ｂResearch will be conducted to contribute to formation of a local society where
sustainable development is possible, a theme which has been assigned to Fukushima
Prefecture as well as the world in the 21st century. In order to achieve these goals,
heightening of professional awareness as researchers will be promoted.

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As research for construction of information environments, which play importantroles in ensuring a safe and secure society, seminars on the significance andnecessity of functional safety and design technique shall be held.

b Information helpful for popularization and edification of functional safety was collected,
organized and published through visits to overseas and domestic organizations (10organizations including universities, companies and research institutions) in order toinvestigate efforts for functional safety. Also, at 8 of these 10 organizations, lectures were
given to technical staff, researchers and consultants. These activities were published as areport and submitted to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

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

ｃResearch to convey the importance of science to the next generation shall be
carried out, through research and development with the Japan Aerospace
Exploration Agency toward promotion of utilization of data obtained by a lunar
orbiter (SELENE.)

c Research on synthesis of a 3D map of the moon surface from data obtained by "Kaguya," alunar orbital has started. At the 40th Symposium on Selene and Planets, methods for analysisof the moon surface and research on "Itokawa," an asteroid, were presented at conferences,
under which 11 papers were published.
In addition, a real-time broadcast of the lift-off of SELENE, the Lunar probe, was carried out
with the attendance of a large audience of nearly 400 people, ranging from kindergartners,
elementary, junior high and senior high school students, to local citizens. It was a good
opportunity to show the importance of science to younger generations.

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ＢＡ（イ） The Junior College Division（イ） The Junior College DivisionａFundamental research will be carried out and reflected in education in order to deepen
education for each of the departments.

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

a Faculty members conduct research in their field of specialization, and utilize researchachievements for education.

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Efforts to rejuvenate the local region will be made through matching of achievements offundamental research conducted at the College to the needs of companies andindustries in the region.

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For facilitation of rejuvenation of the local region, the College will collaborate with local
companies and industries, and achievements from fundamental research conducted will
be published in the College's "Annual Review" and in "Research of the Local
Community", and will also be posted on the College's website.

b In order to encourage use of research achievements of the College by other universities,
regional societies, and companies, etc., the College s Annual Research Review was posted
in its entirety to the College s website, and was also made in CD-ROM format, which wasused for disclosure of the College s research achievements.

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Issues from the local region will be taken up, and solutions will be arrived at throughcooperative research conducted with collaboration by the College, industry, residents,
and government.

ｃc-1 Discussion on optimal collaboration with the local region which place
importance of synergy, diversity, and applicability will be carried out centeredaround the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities. Local issues will beselected and research systems will be prepared, while creating proposals for
project plans. (Details for plans involving the "Project for Construction of a
Database for Information Regarding Vacant Housing Areas" and the "Project for
Collaboration Regarding Health and Tourism" and other projects planned andcreated in FY 2007 for promotion of utilization of local resources conducted incollaboration with the Aizu-Wakamatsu Regional Development Bureau, the Aizu
Health and Welfare Office, the Aizu Farming and Forestry Office, Miyashita
Prefectural Hospital, Aizu-Wakamatsu City Architecture Office, etc. will be
studied.)An example of another project for which detailed plans and studies willproceed is the "Project for Support of Child-raising and Childmaturation through Diet", which was conducted in collaboration withkindergartens, etc. within the Prefecture as part of a project designatedfor promotion by Fukushima Prefecture. Participation by students inthese projects are scheduled as part of their work for their graduation
research.

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

c-1 The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities was established this fiscal year, andmany projects which involved collaboration with universities, governments, industry, andresidents were carried out. As projects of the College's Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities in FY 2007, ① a program designated as a prioritized project by Fukushima
Prefecture, the "Project for Support of child-raising and Maturation of Children through Diet"(commissioned by the Fukushima Prefecture Health and Welfare Department), ② thecollaborative project by local agencies of Fukushima Prefecture titled as the "Project foreffective Use of Treasures of Aizu" (commissioned by the Aizu Development Bureau), and ③
the project sponsored by the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry for research anddevelopment for effective use of local resources titled "Development of Barrier-free Products
Made of Paulownia Grown in the Aizu Region" (commissioned by the Tohoku Bureau of
Economy, Trade and Industry) were conducted.
Regarding ②, the Project for Dissemination of Information Regarding Local Communities ,the Project for Creation of a Database on Information Regarding Vacant Housing , and the
Cooperative Project for Promotion of Health and Tourism were carried out in collaboration
with regional offices related to Fukushima Prefecture. These projects are also scheduled tobe continued next fiscal year.
Regarding ②, the Project for Dissemination of Information Regarding Local Communities ,the Project for Creation of a Database on Information Regarding Vacant Housing , and the
Cooperative Project for Promotion of Health and Tourism were carried out in collaboration
with regional offices related to Fukushima Prefecture. These projects are also scheduled tobe continued next fiscal year.
Regarding ③, intellectual property from the Fukushima Prefecture High-Tech Plaza AizuWakamatsu Technical Support Center was utilized, and the College s Center for Rejuvenationof Local Communities served as the contact office for the managing foundation and aconsortium was formed, consisting of the Fukushima High-Tech Plaza Aizu-Wakamatsu
Technical Support Center, the National Industrial Research Institute, and 4 private companies
in Fukushima Prefecture, which discussed use of the region s resource Aizu paulownia in
research and development, and towards creation of a business model.
c-2 Students participated in these research projects as part of their work for graduation
research, and significant achievements were attained through use of regional issues andregional resources as research themes.
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イ イ Specific measures regarding methods for giving back research results to society（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu

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

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

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

a. A joint international conference comprising of five international conferences was held at
the University for the first time, for which comprehensive support was provided, including
matters for conference registration, procedures for invitation of participants for VISA
purposes, reception and concierge work, and payment procedures for payment of travel
expenses to keynote speakers.

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

ｂb-1 Public lectures inside/outside of the University shall be carried out.
b-1 Regarding public lectures, eight "TRY-series" workshops, nine lectures, and one lectureb-2 In order to share research results of the University, university-industry cooperation by our students (on two different days) were conducted. 14 off-campus public lectures wereforums shall be carried out.
held by our faculty members. (Assessed as "A")b-3 ". NET Seminars" shall be held for contribution to fostering of human resources b-2 Participation in forums for promotion of university-industry collaboration was achieved inwith practical knowledge required for playing important roles in the ubiquitous computing that the University took part in the exhibition, "Innovation Japan 2007 (from September 12 tosociety,.
September 14)" for the first time, and presented its research achievements widely to people
b-4 Introductory seminars on multimedia shall be organized intended for local citizens, from companies
so that they can support the information-oriented society.
b-3 .NET seminars were held during the period from May to September, in order to nurture
adaptable and capable human resources with abilities to lead the ubiquitous computing society.
b-4 Multimedia seminars including the Intranet basic seminars (from July 23 to 26) and a oneday trial workshop (August 21) were held, aiming to foster human resources with capabilities
to play an important role in local communities through education in fundamental techniques.

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

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

c. For effective use of a patent currently under application, "Methods for Generation of 3-D
Shapes" invented by faculty at the University, wide-ranging publicity work was initiatedthrough the media.

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

ｄd-1 University-industry cooperation forums shall be held in order to publicize research
results of the University, understand the needs of local communities and industry, andconsider feasibility of research collaboration.
d-2 Projects involving multiple laboratories and fields of study, making the best use ofknowledge possessed by the University shall be promoted through regular meetings
by UBIC members.

d-1 University-industry cooperation forums were held three times at UBIC, under the theme,"management of intellectual property and entrepreneurship." Efforts were made to study
needs from local communities and industry through participation in exhibitions, for example,
the Ninth Universal Design Fair (from Sep. 28 to 30) and the Second Business Fair organized
by Koriyama Chamber of Commerce (Sep. 9), where research achievements of the University
were widely publicized.
d-2 Efforts were made to improve the collection of research seeds created last year throughregular meetings by UBIC members, based on advice from the UBIC Director and the
University-Industry Promotion Coordinator.

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

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Efforts will be directed to acquisition of external funds.

e. As of the end of FY 2007, funds accepted by the University for collaborative research,commissioned research and grant donations are as follows:
Cooperative research: 15 cases for which total amount is 22,248,000 yen
Commissioned research: 12 cases for which total amount is 24,915,000 yen
Grant donations: 4 cases for which total amount is 6,410,000 yen
All of these funds are larger than those for FY 2006 and the total amount of "Kakenhi" grants
received by our faculty members in FY 2007 is 54,490,000 yen for 24 projects, nearly twice asthat for FY 2006.

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

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

f. Studies continued regarding the implementation of English courses in the Graduate Schooltaught by faculty of the Center for Language Research.
For example, following success in application of the University's project, "Innovative IT
Education Based on Creative Factories and Arenas" for the National Support Program for
Reform of Graduate School Education, discussions were made regarding English language
proficiency tests intended for Master's students to be given both upon enrollment in the
Master's program and at the end of the program.

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

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The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities will be established, and the Center
will play a central role in promotion of collaboration between industry, universities,
residents, and municipalities in the region to promote and develop local industry andculture.

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

ｂResearch achievements will be posted on the College's website, and PR activities will be b The 64th issue of the Annual Research Report for the College was made into a CD-ROM
carried out effieciently.
and at the same time, was posted to the College's website.

ウ

Specific measures regarding verification of research standards and results

ウ

Specific measures regarding verification of research standards and resultsa The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities was established in April of this fiscal
year. A symposium commemorating the establishment of the Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities was held on June 8, which included a commemorative lecture titled, public
universities and regional contribution (by Professor Noboru Omiya of Takasaki University of
Economics), and a panel discussion on the theme, Regional rejuvenation utilizing regional
resources .
The Committee for Operational Promotion was established within the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities. Members consisted of individuals from 38 organizations
representing universities, industry, residents, and governments. The content of the
discussions included sharing of work to be done on regional issues, promotion of regional
collaboration, advice and proposals regarding collaborative regional projects, and proposals
regarding planning and management. Meetings were held in June and December, anddiscussions were held on the Center s projects and activities.

ＡＡ（ア） Periodic self-inspections/evaluations as well as third-party evaluations shall be
implemented. Results of research projects, etc. shall be presented and verified atpresentations and symposiums open to those outside of the University.

（ア） Internal evaluation shall be conducted by the University Evaluation Office, etc.
Also, the University shall prepare for evaluation of its educational activities by the
National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation (scheduled tobe conducted in 2010,) in addition to conducting self-inspection/evaluation by the
Evaluation Office. In addition, deliberations shall be made as to how the evaluationof research standards and research results should be made as a university.

(ア) (The University) At the second meeting of the University of Aizu Evaluation Office,fundamental data necessary for undergoing evaluation for accreditation by the National
Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation was discussed. Members of the
Evaluation Office were informed of fundamental data required for evaluation by the National
Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation, and it was agreed that difficulties
in accumulation of relevant fundamental data within this fiscal year should be clarified.
However, discussions have not progressed related to evaluation standards and optimal
approaches for evaluation of research achievements.

Ｃ(The Junior College Division)
The Evaluation Office manages progress of mid-term goals, mid-term plans, and annual plans,
and makes evaluations thereof.
Regarding external evaluations by organizations for accreditation of universities, discussions
will be made centered around the evaluation to be carried out by the National Institution for
Academic Degrees sheduled for FY 2010.

Ｃ（イ） The University shall aim at a 50 % increase in the number of the University s publication （イ） An increase in the number of papers published in major journals shall be targeted,in major journals during the mid-term plan period. (An increase from the present number
by way of providing faculty with related information and understanding of this issue.
of 113 papers to 170 papers)(イ) (The University) Commendation of employees of the corporation according to the
University Regulation Concerning Commendation of Personnel of the Corporation, which wasestablished last fiscal year, is expected to promote self-edification by faculty members.
(There were no cases of commendation in FY 2007.)（ウ） The University shall discuss a commendation system for highly evaluated research
results.

(ウ) (The University) Faculty members satisfying the requirements provided for in the
University Regulation Concerning Commendation of Personnel of the Corporation, which wasestablished last fiscal year, shall be commended.

Ｃ（ウ） Based on the Regulation Concerning Commendation of Personnel, the Public University
Corporation, The University of Aizu, personnel qualified for commendation shall becommended.
Progress will be made on preparation of a system for commendation of faculty
members who have received high evaluations regarding the results of their research.

Ｂ(The Junior College Division)
Consideration of a system for commendation of researchers was conducted.

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⑲ Evaluation by the Corporation
Mid-term Plans⑲ Annual Plans

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

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality ofeducation / research conducted at the University
２ Measures for achievement of goals regarding research⑲
Evaluation

Achievement of annual plans and reasoning for evaluations

Item

Item

（2） Measures for achievement of goals regarding improvement of systems for promotion（2） Measures for achievement of goals regarding improvement of systems for promotionof researchof research
ア ア Specific measures regarding assignment of researchers
ア ア Specific measures regarding assignment of researchers（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu

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Making the best use of networks with non-Japanese researchers who have belonged to
the University of Aizu and related foreign institutions, etc., commissioning of visiting
researchers at the University of Aizu and measures for recruitment of excellent nonJapanese faculty members shall be examined.

ａNetworks with researchers and institutions abroad centered around the Center ofStrategy for International Programs shall be utilized for recruitment of researchers,etc.

a. A database was created regarding researchers who were employed by the University of Aizu
during the period between establishment of the University and the present. This database wasannounced as a part of the activities regarding establishment of an "alumni network" on thewebsite of the Center of Strategy for International Programs in March for disclosure to relatedorganizations and persons.

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

ｂResearch assistant activities, which are carried out by doctoral students, shall be
revitalized.

b. Matters for discussion were clarified, discussions regarding measures to facilitate RA
acitivities and future approaches by the Graduate School Academic Affairs Committee werecarried out at its meeting held on September 28.

ｃ

Regarding research areas which focus on essential goals of the University of Aizu,
support systems and maintenance of academic research environments shall be given
extra consideration.

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Projects involving multiple laboratories and fields of studies, making the best use ofknowledge possessed by the University shall be promoted through regular meetings by
UBIC members.

c. Success in application for the "National Support Program for Measures Pertaining toCurrent Educational Needs" as a project for the University as a whole has paved the way to
conduct research making use of knowledge possessed by the University, involving multiple
laboratories.

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

ｄFaculty members of UBIC shall play a central role in examination of measures forpromotion of strategic collaboration from the viewpoint of education.

d. The project, "Venture Start-up Factories: Aizu IT Nisshinkan," for nurturing ofentrepreneurial spirit corresponding to needs from local communities was accepted for the"National Support Program for Measures Pertaining to Current Educational Needs" supportedby the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.

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（イ） The Junior College Division（イ） The Junior College DivisionａａEfforts will be made to carry out strategic placement of human resources, etc. for new
and developing fields, while taking into consideration the special characteristics af
academic fields of the College.

Efforts will be made to carry out strategic placement of human resources , etc. for new a Correspondence between researchers was carried out so that research utilizing fusive, diversive,
fields of development, with the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities playing a and synergetic effects can be focused on.
central role in these efforts. Using the fields of specialization of the College (industry
and management, design, information, environment, nutrition, food products, health,welfare, childcare, and care for the disabled, etc.) as a foundation, efforts will be made tofacilitate inter-field collaboration through establishment of interdisciplinary courses.

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Efforts will be made to promote the feasibility of preparing a system which will make itpossible to carry out distinctive research projects through effective utilization of humanresources, etc.

ｂb-1 With the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities as the nucleus,
collaboration between the College and regional industry, residents, andmunicipalities will be conducted, and project research will be carried out based onthemes including common needs characteristic to the region.
b-2 A database will be created which will include information for all past
researchers of the College and faculty who retired at the mandatory retirementage.
b-3 A database including all current researchers at the College will be created.

b-1 The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities was established this fiscal year, and many
projects which involved collaboration with universities, governments, industry, and residents werecarried out. As projects of the College's Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities in FY 2007,① a program designated as a prioritized project by Fukushima Prefecture, the "Project for Supportof child-raising and Maturation of Children through Diet" (commissioned by the Fukushima
Prefecture Health and Welfare Department), ② the collaborative project by local agencies ofFukushima Prefecture titled as the "Project for effective Use of Treasures of Aizu" (commissionedby the Aizu Development Bureau), and ③ the project sponsored by the Ministry of Economy, Trade,and Industry for research and development for effective use of local resources titled "Developmentof Barrier-free Products Made of Paulownia Grown in the Aizu Region" (commissioned by the Tohoku
Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry) were conducted.
Regarding ①, collaboration with kindergartens, etc. within the Prefecturewas carried out in orderthrough practical activities carried out to help raise awareness about dietary education throughfirsthand experience-based training. In addition, projects for development of educational materials on
dietary education, research was conducted through cooperation between universities, industry,
residents, and governments. This collaborative research project is scheduled to be continued next
fiscal year.
Regarding ②, the Project for Dissemination of Information Regarding Local Communities , theProject for Creation of a Database on Information Regarding Vacant Housing , and the
Cooperative Project for Promotion of Health and Tourism were carried out in collaboration with
regional offices related to Fukushima Prefecture. These projects are also scheduled to be continued
next fiscal year.

Regarding ③, intellectual property from the Fukushima Prefecture High-Tech Plaza AizuWakamatsu Technical Support Center was utilized, and the College s Center for Rejuvenation of
Local Communities served as the contact office for the managing foundation and a consortium wasformed, consisting of the Fukushima High-Tech Plaza Aizu-Wakamatsu Technical Support Center,
the National Industrial Research Institute, and 4 private companies in Fukushima Prefecture, which
discussed use of the region s resource Aizu paulownia in research and development, and towards
creation of a business model.
b-2, b-3 The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities initiated preparations for creation of a
researcher database, based upon examples from other universities.
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イ イ Specific measures regarding research environments（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu

イ イ Specific measures regarding research environments（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizuａ

The current laboratory system will be reviewed, and a research organization with flexible,
trans-disciplinary and bottom-up functional structures will be established, in addition toanother organization to address passing on and evolving knowledge, a mission of the
University.

ａWith regard to research organizations, reassessment of the current laboratory systemshall be considered.

a. With regard to employment of faculty members, in order to realize flexibility in researchorganizations, laboratories and job titles are considered in the process of selection ofcandidates.

b

A limited term of office system will be introduced to the flexible research organization,
and acquisition of external funds on the basis of research for specific purposes, such as
basic research intended for the Center of Excellence (COE) Program※, etc. andresearch for contribution to local communities will be one of the missions of research. In
principle, faculty of this organization shall be assigned a smaller workload related toeducational responsibilities, so that they can concentrate on research, and during astart-up period, they shall be given priority regarding allocation of research funds.※
Center of Excellence (COE) Program: Based on the June 2001 report, "A Policy for the
Structural Reform of Universities, 2 the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports,
Technology and Science (MEXT) established a budget to launch in FY 2002 a new
initiative called the 21st Century COE Program. Program works to cultivate acompetitive academic environment among Japanese universities by giving targeted
support to the creation of world-standard research and education bases (Centers of
Excellence) in a rangeｂDiscussion will start to find an ideal research organization with flexibility.

b. For application for the FY 2008 Global COE program, efforts were made on aninterdisciplinary basis, with faculty members from graduate departments and centers serving
as leaders for promotion of this program.

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In order to support research conducted by faculty members and doctoral students, theexisting RA system shall be improved.

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The RA system shall be reviewed
members and doctoral students.

c. Matters for discussion were clarified, discussions regarding measures to help improve theRA system and future approaches by the Graduate School Academic Affairs Committee werecarried out at its meeting held on September 28.

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A portion of external funds shall be appropriated for advanced and inter-disciplinary
research, international cooperation, and fortification of research environments.

ｄMeasures which allow shifts of as much funds as possible allocated to indirect expenses d. With regard to national government-supported funds, it will be difficult to carry this out due
to expenditures for purposes out of the range of relevant external research subsidies
to restrictions regarding use of these funds. In addition, with regard to funds from private
shall be considered, within the scope allowed between the University and funding
companies, taking into consideration serious economic situations, the environment is notorganizations, such as the national government or partner companies.
currently conducive to requesting these companies to increase the present portion of indirect
expenses, which can be used for other purposes.

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The University shall entrust UBIC with promoting cooperative research, etc., for the
University as well as establishing strategies for obtaining external funds, and making
these strategies well known to faculty members.

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

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The University shall take measures in which indirect expenses to be used for
improvement of the University s overall research environment shall be added to direct
expenses for collaborative research expenses and commissioned research expenses tobe paid by research partners. For the time being, UBIC shall take the lead in making aneffort to win understanding from businesses and the University s collaborative research
partners, on these measures concerning indirect expenses.

ｆWhen discussing details of collaborative research with partner institutions, the University f. A cost of 10% of direct expenses as indirect expenses for other purposes was put into
will try to get approval from relevant partner institutions to bear cost of indirect
practice.
expenses for other purposes.

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The University shall assign UBIC a function of being headquarters for administrating
intellectual property to improve the University s overall function of assisting
collaboration among industry, academia, and government, for the purpose of giving backresearch achievements to society.

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In order to enhance its function as a base for support of university-industry cooperation, g. Achievements of last fiscal year, for example, changing the positions of UBIC-assigned
the organization of UBIC shall be reviewed on a steady basis to increase effectiveness of faculty members to full-time positions have been maintained. Further discussion was made on
the basis of these achievements.
operation.

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The University shall strive for improvement of the environment utilizing competitive
research funds (funds for research for which applications are invited from within the
University,) while faculty members, etc. who have been allocated competitive researchfunds should apply for patents, etc. within a year after completion of their relevant
research.

ｈCompetitive funds shall be managed so that prerequisites for receipt are properly
observed by recipients.

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e. Discussion was conducted at UBIC meetings, regarding measures for promotion ofuniversity-business cooperation, including feasibility of projects for international universitybusiness cooperation with companies and universities overseas, making use of academic
exchange agreements with universities overseas.

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h. A faculty member who was a recipient of competitive research funding, was supported tosatisfy the conditions for acquisition of a patent, for example, he was given an explanation of
the procedure and flow for patent acquisition and preparation of necessary forms for
submission to the Employment Duty-related Invention Deliberation Committee. As a result of
this, an application to patent of the invention was submitted.

Ｃ（イ） The Junior College Division（イ） The Junior College DivisionａａEfforts will be made to prepare an appropriate research environment, with particularemphasis on provision of necessary funding for research.

Efforts will be made to prepare an appropriate research environment, with particularemphasis on provision of necessary funding for research.

（ａ） A support system for investigative research leading towards development of local
communities will be established, through coordination between the College, industry,
residents, and government.

（ａ） With the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communites as a nucleus and serving as asupport system for rejuvenation of local communities, efforts will be made forpreparation of financial resources.

(a) In order to acquire competitive external research funds for use as capital for research andactivities, collaboration between universities, industry, governments, and residents was carried out,
and the College put forth proactive efforts in applying for funds for preparation of capital regarding
projects involving research activity for rejuvenation of local communities.
This fiscal year, the College was able to acquire 29,369,904 yen (last fiscal year: 11,060,000 yen)for 7 projects (last fiscal year: 10 projects). (Breakdown: Kakenhi subsidies: 3 projects, 6,920,000
yen, commissioned projects: 22,449,904 yen)（ｂ） The programs for encouragement of research and program for external training, both ofwhich support research activities, will be improved.

（ｂ） Regarding the current programs, etc. for external training, making it possible sothat travel expenses for these programs can be exceptions to rules of compliancewith the Corporation's travel expense regulations will be done on a trial basis,inorder to increase cost efficiency of training.

(b) Travel expenses for participation in training programs outside the College and for business trips
funded by research budgets are now payable based on actual expenses, improving the costeffiiciency of training systems. This system will also be continued next fiscal year.

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

（ｃ） Strengthening of coordination between the College, industry, residents, and government c-1 The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities was established this fiscal year, and many
will be conducted to facilitate acquisition of external funding, and efforts will be made to projects which involved collaboration with universities, governments, industry, and residents wererealize cooperative and commissioned research projects.
carried out. As projects of the College's Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities in FY 2007,① a program designated as a prioritized project by Fukushima Prefecture, the "Project for Supportof child-raising and Maturation of Children through Diet" (commissioned by the Fukushima
Prefecture Health and Welfare Department), ② the collaborative project by local agencies ofFukushima Prefecture titled as the "Project for effective Use of Treasures of Aizu" (commissionedby the Aizu Development Bureau), and ③ the project sponsored by the Ministry of Economy, Trade,and Industry for research and development for effective use of local resources titled "Developmentof Barrier-free Products Made of Paulownia Grown in the Aizu Region" (commissioned by the Tohoku
Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry) were conducted.
Regarding ①, collaboration with kindergartens, etc. within the Prefecturewas carried out in orderthrough practical activities carried out to help raise awareness about dietary education throughfirsthand experience-based training. In addition, projects for development of educational materials on
dietary education, research was conducted through cooperation between universities, industry,
residents, and governments. This collaborative research project is scheduled to be continued next
fiscal year.
Regarding ②, the Project for Dissemination of Information Regarding Local Communities , theProject for Creation of a Database on Information Regarding Vacant Housing , and the
Cooperative Project for Promotion of Health and Tourism were carried out in collaboration with
regional offices related to Fukushima Prefecture. These projects are also scheduled to be continued
Regarding ③, intellectual property from the Fukushima Prefecture High-Tech Plaza AizuWakamatsu Technical Support Center was utilized, and the College s Center for Rejuvenation of
Local Communities served as the contact office for the managing foundation and a consortium wasformed, consisting of the Fukushima High-Tech Plaza Aizu-Wakamatsu Technical Support Center,
the National Industrial Research Institute, and 4 private companies in Fukushima Prefecture, which
discussed use of the region s resource Aizu paulownia in research and development, and towards
creation of a business model.

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

Preparatory considerations will be conducted for assignment of intellectual property b. The College has already prepared the "Regulation Concerning Employment Duty Related
Inventions by Faculty Members of the University of Aizu Junior College Division" and the "Outline formanagement functions to the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities.
Handling of Employment Duty Related Inventions by Faculty Members of the University of Aizu JuniorCollege Division". In addition, discussions are in progress regarding necessary issues for
management of intellectual property of the College, using references from other universities
regarding this topic.

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

ウ ウ Detailed measures regarding evaluation of research activities（ア） (ｱ) The University of AizuａａMaking the best use of the Internal Evaluation Committee, etc., evaluation of research
processes and research achievements shall be implemented on a periodic basis.

The Evaluation Office shall deliberate on how research progress and research
results should be evaluated as a university.

Ｂa. Discussion on how research progress and research results should be evaluated was recognized as
being beyond the authority of the Evaluation Office and accordingly is not an issue for discussion by
the Evaluation Office.

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

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University gazettes shall be issued in order to make research reports by faculty
members widely known.

b Preparation is underway for publication of the AY 2006 annual review of the School ofComputer Science and Engineering at an early juncture in FY 2008. A delay has occurred due
to problems with the Achievements Database System.
Annual reviews are important archives as fundamental data regarding research achievementsof the University and indispensable for evaluation and accreditation of the University by third
parties which will take place in FY 2010. In order to make up for the delay in the publication
schedule, a working group was established to clarify points for improvement and propose ideas
for improvement of these points, while technical advice was requested to the Office forPlanning and Management and the ISTC.
The annual review of the Center for Cultural Research and Studies was issued in March, 2008.

ｃSocial contribution shall be evaluated from the standpoint of technological innovationsuch as, creation of intellectual property, transfer of technology, etc., and shall bereflected in evaluation of faculty members.

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

c. Exchange of opinions regarding models for faculty development (FD) including evaluation ofｆａｃｕｌｔｙ members' degrees of contribution to society was conducted the University of Aizu
Advisory Council at its meeting in November. However, progress to the point of detailed
discussions on the issue was not carried out.

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

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Deliberations shall be made on how research activities should be evaluated interms of results of research advice given to students, obtaining external researchfunds, faculty members activity in positions as executives of scientificconferences and/or members of committees, etc., and on organizations responsible
for evaluations.

d. Exchange of opinions regarding models for faculty development (FD) including evaluation ofｆａｃｕｌｔｙ members' research activities was conducted the University of Aizu Advisory Council
at its meeting in November. However, progress to the point of detailed discussions on theissue was not carried out.

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

An evaluation committee will be established within the College, and will create evaluation
standards, etc. and conduct evaluations of faculty members' research activities, in order
to increase the quality of research activities conducted by the College. Levels ofcontribution to local communities will be one of the criteria included in the evaluation
items. Fair, equal, and clear evaluations will be conducted based on evaluation
standards, and taking into consideration faculty members' self-evaluations.

With the objective of achieving a consistency between internal evaluations and third- The Evaluation Committee carries out evaluation and management of progress related to mid-term
party evaluations, progress will be made on the creation of evaluation standards.
goals, mid-term plans, and annual plans.
In addition, in order to evaluate the research history and research activities of individual faculty
members, there is a necessity to create a personnel evaluation system. A subcommittee wasestablished to discuss the direction the College will take regarding this issue, and progress is being
made regarding discussion of evaluation standards.

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

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

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

ａEfforts shall be made for ensuring of incentives for acquisition of external researchfunds, through effective and efficient use of strategic research funding.

a. Efforts have been directed to maintain incentives for acquisition of external research funds
through allocation the competitive research funds of the University to research supported byexternal research funds in order to increase efficiency in conducting research. For example,
Assistant Professor Demura, a recipient of the "Kakenhi" grant for research on data analysis
concerning "Kaguya," a lunar probe in the "SELENE" Project, was allocated a research budgetof 409,000 yen from competitive research funding.

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

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

b. Research in prioritized fields was promoted in that of the 7 proposals accepted for the
mid-term research category for competitive research funding of the University (11,137,000yen), one research proposal in a prioritized field, exploratory research (for shared
responsibilities in the "Space Frontier Project") was allocated with a priority research budget(2,272,000 yen).

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

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

c. Research has been promoted in that research in language-related fields (two proposals forwhich the total budget amount is 1,942,000 yen) was supported by the general research
category for competitive research funding, in addition to acceptance in the mid-term research
category.

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

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

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Mid-term Plans⑲ Annual Plans

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality ofeducation / research conducted at the University
３ Measures for achievement of goals concerning contribution to local communities

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality ofeducation / research conducted at the University
３ Measures for achievement of goals concerning contribution to local communities

Achievement of annual plans and reasoning for evaluations

Item（１） Specific measures regarding collaboration and mutual support with local
communities and prefectural administration
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The University of Aizu⑲
Evaluation（１） Specific measures regarding collaboration and mutual support with local
communities and prefectural administration
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The University of Aizu（ア） As a university open to local communities, the University shall expand opening of various （ア） （ア-1） In order to promote utilization of the University Library by people outsidefacilities such as the University Library and promote use of athletic facilities by people
the University, the Library shall be open for browsing of library materials, andoutside the University.
public relations activities concerning book lending services shall be continuously
implemented. In addition, a "Digital Photo Exhibition" shall be held to promoteexchange with local communities.

（ア-1） In order to promote use of the Library, pertinent information was sent to local
community centers and provided to regional newsletters for local communities. As a result of
this, some of the local regional newsletters posted this information. The number of Libraryuser cards issued to visitors to the University reached 235 as of the end of February, 2008.
With regard to use of the University Library by Gakuho Junior and Senior High School
students, deliberation thereon and preparations including revision of related regulations wereconducted based on the agreement regarding University - High School cooperation between
Aizu Gakuho High School and the University of Aizu and the University of Aizu Junior College
Division, and use of the University Library by Gakuho students was authorized starting from
December, 2007.
The University of Aizu Digital Photo Competition and Exhibition was held between Octoberand November, for which publicity activities including display of posters and posting of
information on the University website, etc. were promoted. A total of 108 works (95 for thedigital camera division and 13 for the mobile phone division) were received by the Library fromindividuals from outside the University, as well as students and faulty of the University of Aizu.
Prize-winning works were selected by way of screening by a committee.

（アー２） The range of people who are eligible to use University athletic facilities will be （ア-2） User fees were categorized into two levels, and the range of organizations eligible toextended, so that use of athletic facilities by organizations in the local communities can use the facilities was broadened.
be promoted.
Athletic facilities were used 258 times by groups outside of the University in AY 2007.

Ｂ（イ） UBIC will aim to promote continuous reform and promptly respond to changes of（イ） Efforts will be made so that the checking function of the Committee for Promotion ofindustry structure, etc., so that users, including local private companies can enjoy
University-Industry Collaboration will be improved.
practical advantage from support provided by UBIC and the user-friendliness of relevant
facilities as results of the reform.

(イ) As the business office to the Committee for Promotion of University-Industry
Collaboration, the University has provided opportunities for local small and medium-sizedcompanies to use research and development rooms in UBIC, based on accurate needs fromcompanies, and taking into consideration situations regarding collaborative research between
relevant companies and the University.

（ウ） Public lectures in which University s unique facilities and research achievements are
utilized shall be actively offered. Such public lectures include the TRY series andmultimedia seminars for which computer machines are actually used during lectures.

（ウ-1） The "TRY-series" workshop, "Effective management of classes using the online
software, "MOODLE," which is free open-source code software in use for classes of the
University, and seven sessions on the workshop, "Let's make personal computers," intended
for different generations from elementary school children to adults were conducted. Also, aworkshop at which participants can bring their own computer parts and assemble them during
the workshop was conducted, as many requests for this type of workshop had been received.
（ウ-2） The public lecture by our students, "Make Your Own Website," was held on two
different days.
（ウ-3） All of the lectures, etc. scheduled for AY 2007 were conducted as part of thecollaborative projects for the "prefecture residents' college", and the number of participantsin these lectures, etc. increased.

Ｂ（ウ） （ウ-1）Content of the TRY series,
during lectures will be improved.

for which computer machines are actually used（ウ-2）A new type of public lecture given by students will be planned utilizing the
University s resources.
（ウ-3）As many public lectures as possible will be offered as collaborative courses for
the Prefectural Residents College ( Kenmin College ) , to increase the number ofparticipants.

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（エ） The University shall make known to the public, not only public lectures to be held on
campus, but also off-campus public lectures to be held at local facilities, and further
promote implementation of off-campus lectures for high schools inside and outside thePrefecture as well as public lectures in cooperation with local lifelong-education
promoting organizations.

（エ） （エ-1）Off-campus lectures will be offered in cooperation with local organizations
promoting life-long education including community centers.
（エ-2）Off-campus lectures at high schools inside and outside the Prefecture will be
actively offered as in the previous year.

（エ-1） The number of lecture topics for off-campus public lectures has been increased to 20
in FY 2007. Fourteen lectures have been held so far, for which publicity activities werecarried out through announcements by related organizations and the website of the University.
（エ-2） Off-campus lectures were held at twenty schools in 2007.
(Eighteen lectures were held at seventeen schools within the Prefecture, and two lectures at
two schools outside the Prefecture.)Ａ（オ） The University shall promote support in the form of providing access to human（オ） （オ-1）Short-term training seminars for currently-employed teachers within the
resources and facilities for improvement of the skills of junior-high and high school
Prefecture will be offered in cooperation with the Prefectural Board of Education.
teachers in the Prefecture, and in addition, shall consider providing long-term training by（オ-2）Accepting of currently-employed teachers for long-term training at the Graduate
accepting currently-employed teachers from outside the University to the Graduate
School will be considered.
School where specialized certificates for teaching can be obtained.

（オ-1） During summer vacation, short-term training seminar for improvement of teachingskills of English teachers was held by the Center for Language Research.
（オ-2） Regarding the Graduate School, feasibility in acceptance of trainees for long-term
training programs and problems for implementation shall be considered by the Graduate School
Academic Affairs Committee. Regarding the Undergraduate School, a total of twelve
individuals working for other institutions have been accepted for this program.

（カ） The University shall work on preparation of a system for improvement of junior and（カ） (カ-1) In cooperation with the Prefectural Board of Education, the University willsenior high school student proficiency in mathematics, physics and English in theconsider projects for improvement of academic proficiency of junior and senior highPrefecture, and conduct research regarding content of education, teaching materials andschool students within the Prefecture.
IT tools, etc., in cooperation with the Fukushima Prefectural Board of Education. In(カ-2) The University will promote a program for dispatch of faculty members toparticular, the University shall further cooperate with the Board of Education in order to
Aizu Gakuho High School as lecturers, based on the Agreement regarding
realize integrated education for junior and senior high school students at Aizu Gakuho
University-High School Cooperation between the University of Aizu and Aizu
High School.
Gakuho High School.

(カ-1) Progress to the point of discussion of details regarding this issue was not made.

（キ） The University shall host the Computer Science Summer Camp and the Personal
Computing Contest for High School Students in Japan in cooperation with affiliatedorganizations and other organizations, etc. to nurture individuals who will support the
information society and publicize the University s distinctive characteristics andstrengths to the nation as a whole through these events.

（キ-1） The "Eleventh Computer Science Summer Camp" was held under the sponsorship ofthe executive committee consisting of 14 organizations including local NPOs, municipal
governments, companies, etc. A total of 70 students, 50 from Japan and 20 from Dalian 6th
Secondary School, China, participating in the camp.
（キ-2） The "Fifth Personal Computing Contest for High School Students in Japan" wasconducted. 1,122 high school students took part in preliminary rounds, and their skills havesteadily improved. It was a high-level competition.
From this academic year, one of the eligibility requirements for application for admission byrecommendation to the Undergraduate School under recommendation category B, "applicantsmust be those who proceeded to the final round of the PC contest," has been broadened toindividuals who have technical skills equivalent to those who advanced in preliminary rounds.
This academic year, some participants in the competition were admitted early to the
University through the early admission system, a system for which implementation by
universities in Japan is very rare.

Ｃ(カ-2) Based on an agreement, the Liaison for University-High School Cooperation (consistingof five members from the University of Aizu and seven from Gakuho Junior Senior HighSchool) was established on June 25, 2007. Discussion is underway for implementation of thisproject.
As part of the project, "spot lectures," at which our faculty members give classes at Gakuho
School, were conducted twice for English language classes, twice for information (vocational
training and homemaking), and twice for mathematics.

Ｃ（キ） （キ-1）In cooperation with relevant organizations, the University shall host theComputer Science Summer Camp.
（キ-2）The Prefecture, the University and the Executive Committee for the
Personal Computing Contest for High School Students in Japan will
cooperatively host the 2007 Personal Computing Contest for High SchoolStudents in Japan, in order to promote development of a wider range of IT(information technology) professionals.

Ａ（ク） The University shall promote research/development of programs such as e-mail（ク） （ク-1）Research and development in information technology geared for the elderly andsoftware. So that computers can be operated with ease by the elderly and the physicallythe physically challenged will be promoted.
challenged.
（ク-2）A project team for promotion of collaborative research will be established within
the University to promote research projects utilizing knowledge accumulated at the
University.

(ク-1) Progress was made regarding research and development pertaining to IT geared
towards the elderly and people with disabilities.
(ク-2) Effective research progress was made possible through projects such as accumulationof research seeds from within the University, which are projects conducted after discussion at
UBIC meetings.

Ｂ（ケ） By means of cooperation with Fukushima Medical University, etc., the University shall（ケ） （ケ-1） By means of cooperation with Fukushima Medical University, etc.,(ケ-1) Progress was made regarding research and development pertaining to IT for mobile
put an emphasis on research/development of IT (information technology) related toresearch/development of IT (information technology) related to medical support will be phones.
remote medical care, for example, use of mobile phones and perform activities with close
promoted.
communication with the local community.
（ケ-2）Through regular meetings by UBIC members, research projects utilizing(ケ-2) Effective research progress was made possible through projects such as accumulation
knowledge accumulated at the University will be promoted.
of research seeds from within the University, which are projects conducted after discussion at
UBIC meetings.

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（コ） Seminars for faculty and administrative staff development shall be planned cooperatively （コ） （コ）A variety of information will be exchanged at meetings, etc. for the Prefecturalby universities not only in Fukushima Prefecture, Fukushima Medical University, forCouncil for Higher Education.
example, but also in neighboring areas, while taking advantage of the characteristics ofeach university as much as possible. In addition, joint meetings among those universities
shall be planned for periodic exchange of information, so that universities can make thebest use of information obtained at those meetings.
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The Junior College Division

イ（コ） A meeting for the clerical work division of this council was held in May, and opinions
were exchanged regarding academic credit transfer within member universities andcooperation with high schools.

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The Junior College Division（ア） Organizations and standing policies that can contribute to rejuvenation of local（ア） Contribution to rejuvenation of local communities while making effective use of the broad (ア) The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities was established in April of this year.
communities while making effective use of the broad spectrum of specialized fields of the
On June 8, the "Symposium for Establishment of the Center for Rejuvenation of Local
spectrum of specialized fields of the College (industry and management, design,
College (industry and management, design, information, environment, nutrition, foodinformation, environment, nutrition, food products, health, welfare, childcare, and care for Communities" was held, which included the keynote lecture, "Public Universities andproducts, health, welfare, childcare, and care for the disabled, etc.) will be established.
Contribution to Local Communities", and a panel discussion on the theme "Local Activation to
the disabled, etc.) will be promoted. For this purpose, the Center for Rejuvenation ofTake Advantage of Local Resources".
Local Communities will be established on April 1, 2007.

Ｂ（イ） As for organizational format, after establishment of the Center for Rejuvenation of Local （イ） As for organizational format, preparations will be made for the Center Operations
Communities (provisional name), the Promotion Council for the Center and a subdivision
Promotion Meeting to act as a nucleus in taking up issues and needs of localof the Council, the Center Operations Promotion Meeting will be established. These
communities to establish research themes and laboratory programs, while setting up aorganizations, along with members of the Center Operation Committee, will take up
network system towards resolution of issues.
issues and needs of local communities to establish research themes and laboratory
programs, while setting up a network system towards resolution of issues.

(イ) The Council for Promotion of Operations was established within the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities to discuss sharing of local issues, promotion of local
collaboration, provision of advice and recommendations regarding regional collaborative
projects, and drafting of plans and proposals for designing and operation of projects. Members
from 38 organizations representing universities, industry, governments, and residents havemembers on the Council. Council meetings were held in June and December this fiscal year to
discuss the projects and activities of the Center.

Ａ（ウ） Placement of full time researchers (or director) and administrative staff will be assigned
to the Center for operation of the center in this type of organizational format.

（ウ） Placement of directors and full time administrative staff to be assigned to the Center for (ウ) A center director, a vice-director have been placed in the Center for Rejuvenation of
its operation, in order to carry out this type of organizational format.
Local Communities. One commissioned staff member was employed for assignment as a staff
member exclusive to the Center (a regional coordinator).

Ｂ（エ） This facilty will serve as the nucleus for activities pertaining to contribution to local（エ） This facilty will serve as the nucleus for activities pertaining to contribution to local(エ) Contribution to the rejuvenation of local communities is an important mission of thecommunities, and will have a very important role cornerstone for the future vision of thecommunities, and will have a very important role cornerstone for the future vision of the College. The establishment of the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities in April ofCollege.
College.
this year has made it possible for the College to play a central role in actively contributing to
the local region. Although the Center was just established this fiscal year, achievements
beyond initial expectations have been surpassed in its initial year.

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Seminars and training sessions, open lectures and symposiums, and student-planned
events for practical education will be implemented. Regarding open lectures, in addition
to lectures conventionally held at the College, lecturers will be dispatched off-campus toelementary, junior, and senior high schools for open lectures, to promote high schooluniversity partnerships.

ａSeminars and training sessions, open lectures, dispatched lectures and symposiums,
student-planned events for practical education, and fostering of a knowledge-basedsociety will be implemented by the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities.
Dispatched lectures will be held for a wide range of audiences, including elementary
schools, junior high schools, senior high schools, and the the region (the general public),
while open lectures will utilize the College's facilities and equipment. Both of thesetypes of lectures will promote contribution to local communities.

a. Regarding open lectures, these were held a total of 5 times for three lecture topics. 2
courses were given in a practical exercise-based format, and because there were limits to thenumber of people who could take the courses, the 2 courses totaled 150 participants.
Regarding dispatched lectures, 62 lectures were held by the College s faculty members from
12 different fields (AY 2006: 14 fields, 58 lectures). 92 requests for dispatched lectures (AY
2006: 68 requests) were received from elementary school, junior high schools, high schools,
and the general public and were held for all requests. Based on surveys taken from students
after the lectures, all of the lectures were well-received. Based on university-high school
collaboration agreements, 32 lectures were held for high schools, including Aizu Gakuho HighSchool. All of these lectures were also well-received.

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The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities (provisional title) will play a central
role regarding promotion of correspondence and cooperation pertaining to formation andenforcement of policies of the Prefecture.

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The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities will play a central role regarding
promotion of correspondence and cooperation pertaining to formation and enforcementof policies of the Prefecture, and create proposals for project planning, while
facilitating research development.

b The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities was established this fiscal year, andmany projects which involved collaboration with universities, governments, industry, andresidents were carried out. As projects of the College's Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities in FY 2007, ① a program designated as a prioritized project by Fukushima
Prefecture, the "Project for Support of child-raising and Maturation of Children through Diet"(commissioned by the Fukushima Prefecture Health and Welfare Department), ② thecollaborative project by local agencies of Fukushima Prefecture titled as the "Project foreffective Use of Treasures of Aizu" (commissioned by the Aizu Development Bureau), and ③
the project sponsored by the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry for research anddevelopment for effective use of local resources titled "Development of Barrier-free Products
Made of Paulownia Grown in the Aizu Region" (commissioned by the Tohoku Bureau of
Economy, Trade and Industry) were conducted.
Regarding ①, collaboration with kindergartens, etc. within the Prefecturewas carried out inorder through practical activities carried out to help raise awareness about dietary education
through firsthand experience-based training. In addition, projects for development ofeducational materials on dietary education, research was conducted through cooperation
between universities, industry, residents, and governments. This collaborative research
project is scheduled to be continued next fiscal year.
Regarding ②, the Project for Dissemination of Information Regarding Local Communities ,the Project for Creation of a Database on Information Regarding Vacant Housing , and the
Cooperative Project for Promotion of Health and Tourism were carried out in collaboration
with regional offices related to Fukushima Prefecture. These projects are also scheduled tobe continued next fiscal year.

Regarding ③, intellectual property from the Fukushima Prefecture High-Tech Plaza AizuWakamatsu Technical Support Center was utilized, and the College s Center for Rejuvenationof Local Communities served as the contact office for the managing foundation and aconsortium was formed, consisting of the Fukushima High-Tech Plaza Aizu-Wakamatsu
Technical Support Center, the National Industrial Research Institute, and 4 private companies
in Fukushima Prefecture, which discussed use of the region s resource Aizu paulownia in
research and development, and towards creation of a business model.

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Recurrent training programs and support for reform of technical high schools will be
conducted, and coordination between the Aizu Region and junior high schools, highschools, and universities within the Prefecture will be carried out while carrying out
correspondence with the boards of education and the University.

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The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities will make preparations so thatrecurrent training programs for faculty of junior high and high schools, and proviionof support for reform of technical high schools can be implemented. Coordination
between the Aizu Region and junior high schools, high schools, and universities
within the Prefecture will be carried out while carrying out correspondence withboards of education and the University.
c-2 Based on the agreement on university-high school collaboration between theCollege and Aizu Gakuho High School, the College will promote dispatch faculty
members of the College to Gakuho for lectures, accept students from Gakuho for
auditing of courses, open its facilities to Gakuho students, and promote exchange
of information regarding education and research and other exchange activities, etc.
Correspondence with Aizu Gakuho Junior High school will be conducted in thesame manner as done with Aizu Gakuho High School.

(c-1) The College held open lectures, and dispatched lecturers to Aizu Gakuho High School
and Yamagata City Commercial High School. Four 4 meetings were held for promotion ofcollaboration with Aizu Gakuho High School.

(c-2) The College dispatched faculty members to Aizu Gakuho High School, accepted its
students for some courses offered at the College, opened its facilities to students, anddiscussed educational and research issues with the school at collaboration meetings to
prepare an environment for promotion of collaboration.

Ｂ(a)（ａ） Utilizing programs for dispatched lectures, opportunities regarding College-highschool collaboration and contribution to local communities will be increased.

(a) Regarding dispatched lectures, 62 lectures were held by the College s faculty members
from 12 different fields (AY 2006: 14 fields, 58 lectures). 92 requests for dispatched lectures(AY 2006: 68 requests) were received from elementary school, junior high schools, highschools, and the general public and were held for all requests. Based on surveys taken fromstudents after the lectures, all of the lectures were well-received. Based on university-highschool collaboration agreements, 32 lectures were held for high schools, including Aizu Gakuho
High School. All of these lectures were also well-received.

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

（ア） In addition to improvement of the Collection of research seeds of the
University, "Aizu IT Summer Camp (provisional name)," which will send out
information throughout the nation regarding various projects utilizing ICT(Information and Communications Technology) available in Aizu, etc. will be held.

(ア) "Aizu IT Summer Forum 2007" was held on August 24 and 25, with attendance by IToriented staff from companies, researchers and students all over Japan who discussed
information technology for the next generation from diversified perspectives through special
lectures and group meetings. This seminar contributed to advancement of the ubiquitous
computing society and made known nationwide the Aizu area as a center of information
technology. (A total of 300 persons took part in this seminar.)（イ） From a global point of view, China, Russia, and India have been active in economic
activities related to IT fields. Many professors at the University are from thesecountries and their expertise shall be utilized for diversified development andcultivation of markets for prefectural venture businesses in the future.

（イ） More active involvement of University s non-Japanese faculty members in industryacademia-government cooperation projects will be promoted, so that their expertise
will be utilized.

(イ) 3 projects in joint research and 3 projects in commissioned research involving the
University, industry and government were conducted by international faculty members of the
University, and faculty members of the University took part in planning by Nishi-Aizu Town
for its rejuvenation and provided knowledge for contribution to local communities.

（ウ） The establishment of a satellite office will be considered so that activities foreducation, research and contribution to local communities in relation with firms andresearchers, etc. in the metropolitan area will be promoted. The office will also be
utilized as a center for activities carried out in that area by venture businesscompanies started by the University.

（ウ） Establishment of a satellite office in the metropolitan area will be considered, asa center for enrichment of educational and research activities through remote
lectures by invited lecturers.

(ウ) Possible locations for the satellite office as a center for various activities including
remote lectures by invited lecturers and as a center for activities by venture businesscompanies were searched. Proposed locations are "Tokyo Campus Innovation Center" in
Minato Ward, Fukushima Kaikan in Taito Ward (renovation is necessary) and IndustryUniversity-Government Collaboration Plaza in TOKYO."

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The Junior College Division（ア） Activities related to cooperative research, cooperative research support (the Collegebusiness collaborative research program), commissioned research, dispatch andacceptance of researchers, research conference activities, and research student
programs will be conducted, centered around the Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities in cooperation with universities, industry, and governments.

（ア） The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities will be established on April 1,
2007.

(ア) The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities was established in April of this year.
On June 8, the "Symposium for Establishment of the Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities" was held, which included the keynote lecture, "Public Universities andContribution to Local Communities", and a panel discussion on the theme "Local Activation
to Take Advantage of Local Resources".

（イ） Preparation of the Center's facilities will be conducted, and progress will be maderegarding correspondence pertaining to research cooperation with companies, etc.
within the Prefecture. The results of these projects will be contributed to local
communities.

（イ） A system for efficient correspondence with companies, etc. within the Prefecture will
be prepared regarding research cooperation.

(イ) The Council for Promotion of Operations was established within the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities to discuss sharing of local issues, promotion of local
collaboration, provision of advice and recommendations regarding regional collaborative
projects, and drafting of plans and proposals for designing and operation of projects.
Members from 38 organizations representing universities, industry, governments, andresidents have members on the Council. Council meetings were held in June and December
this fiscal year to discuss the projects and activities of the Center.

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

（ア） Criteria for evaluation of each business items related to contribution to local
communities will be established, and how to grasp the degree of achievement, etc.
will be examined.

(ア) Internal evaluation by the University on items including contribution to local communities
is being carried out. With regard to evaluation by third parties, the University underwent anevaluation by the Prefectural Evaluation Committee. Hereafter, the University is scheduled toundergo evaluation for accreditation of the University.

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

（イ） How to grasp opinions from relevant external organizations, etc. will be examined.

(イ) In order to understand opinions from external organizations, surveys throughquestionnaires are conducted after each program. This way of collecting opinions will continue
for future programs.

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イ Based on results of appropriate evaluations by the public university Corporation evaluation
subcommittee regarding each project conducted by the Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities for the fiscal year, it has been recognized that the Center has satisfactorily achieved
the designated goals of each of its projects.

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Contributions to local communities will be promoted, centered around the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities (provisional title), and appropriate evaluation of theresults will be conducted for each of the project items that will be considered as
relevant to contribution to local communities.

The Junior College Division
Contributions to local communities will be promoted, centered around the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities, and the results for each of the project items thatwill be considered as relevant to contribution to local communities will be evaluatedappropriately.

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The University of Aizu（ア） Activities related to international exchange, which until now, have been dependent on the （ア） （ア-1）Activities related to international exchange will be carried out by the University as （ア-1） Separate academic exchange agreements were signed between the University andseven new universities. On the basis of networks for exchange with overseas institutions
initiative of individual faculty members, will be centralized at the newly-establisheda whole, centered around the Center for Strategy of International Programs centeredestablished through FY 2006, specific efforts were made in this program, for example, anCenter for Strategy of International Programs. Follow-up regarding internationalaround.
agreement to establish an international joint research laboratory with Nanking University andresearch collaboration, etc. will be carried out efficiently and organizationally by thethe School of Software and Microelectronics, Peking University was made, an agreement on
Center.
mutual recognition of academic credtis was signed between the University and Rose-Hulman
Institute of Technology, and separate memorandums on the Dual Degree Program were signed
between the University and six universities with which the University had already signed
academic exchange agreements which included specific measures to promote exchange,
including mutual acceptance of students, etc. Furthermore, comprehensive support for thisprogram was conducted, including establishment of a system for exemption of tuition payment
and establishment of the scholarship program for international students.
Exchanges including the Dual Degree Program will be further promoted. With regard to mutual
dispatch of students with partner universities, two University of Aizu students studied atpartner universities overseas for a period of about three months. Also, dispatch of three
students to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology for a short period of roughly two weeks was
conducted.
（ア-2）Activities conducted by the Center for Strategy of International Programs will be （ア-2） Sharing of information has been implemented through reports made by the Director ofmade known within the University as needed, and relevant information will be shared with the Center for Strategy of International Programs at Deans and Directors Council Meetings,
and by posting of information on the University's website.
all faculty and administrative staff members of the University.
（ア-3） The first Advisory Board meeting for members from the University was held in（ア-3）Meetings of the Advisory Board organized of advisors from within/outside theOctober and the second meeting was held in March with attendance by members from outside
University will be held for evaluation of University s activities related to international
the University, at which international exchange activities of the University were evaluated fromexchange from a broad point of view.
broader perspectives.
（ア-4）In addition to University s activities related to international exchange being
actively publicized through the University Website and provision of relevant information
to mass media, results achieved through University s international exchange activities
will be returned to local communities by organizing informal get-togethers.

（ア-4） As part of publicity for this project, information regarding international exchange andoverseas training programs for students has been posted on the website of University andannounced to the media. In addition, as part of contribution to local communities, a new
project for translation of explanations on exhibitions at Fukushima Prefectural Museum into
multiple languages started, in cooperation with the Support Association for International
Students of University of Aizu, SAISUA. Also, ski lessons by local residents to international
students were organized for exchange with local residents.

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（イ） The University shall plan on concluding strategic agreements with well-known
international academic institutions, and actively promote exchange of faculty members
and students, and collaborative research, etc. with these universities. The University
shall aim to have academic exchange agreements with at least ten such universities
during the period of the plan.

（イ-1) On the basis of networks for exchange with overseas institutions established up to thepresent, practical efforts are being made in this program, for example, an international joint
research laboratory with Nanking University and the School of Software and Microelectronics,
Peking University was established, an agreement on mutual recognition of academic credits
was signed between the University and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, andmemorandums on the Dual Degree Program was signed between the University and six
universities with which the University had already signed academic exchange agreements.
Furthermore, comprehensive support for this program was conducted, including establishmentof a system for exemption of tuition payment and establishment of the scholarship program forinternational students.
（イ-2）Through consultation with universities and research institutions, etc. with which（イ-2) Deliberation is underway for establishment of an academic credit transfer system
the University has concluded exchange agreements, conditions for student exchange will between the University and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. With regard to mutual
be developed, in addition to carrying out programs for student short-term study abroad dispatch of students with partner universities, two University of Aizu students studied atand overseas training.
partner universities overseas for a period of about three months.

（イ） （イ-1）Specific exchanges will be further promoted mainly with universities, etc.
overseas with which agreements regarding international exchange have beenconcluded.

Also, dispatch of three students to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology for a short period ofroughly two weeks was conducted.
With regard to students to be accepted under the Dual Degree Program, comprehensive
support for this program was conducted, including establishment of a system for exemption oftuition payment and establishment of the scholarship program for international students.
（イ-3）Collaborative research conducted by University faculty and researchers affiliated (イ-3） As a prioritized project of the Center for Strategy of International Programs,with universities, etc. overseas with which the University has concluded exchange
improvement of systems for collaborative research with partner universities is being made. An
agreements will be supported.
agreement on "establishment of a joint research laboratory for ubiquitous computing" wassigned with Nanking University and the School of Software and Microelectronics, Peking
University, in order to start international research collaboration. In addition, support forcooperative research with Pusan University, Korea, which started last academic year based ona bilateral agreement on academic exchange, will continue.
（イ-4）Faculty members who are planning to apply for external subsidy programs related （イ-4） Support will continue for international faculty members applying for external subsidy
to international exchange will be supported.
programs, in addition to support for graduate students.

Ａ（ウ） Assistance in planning and holding of international academic conferences will be
provided, as part of the University s activities in supporting international researchcollaboration.

（ウ） Assistance in planning and holding of international academic conferences and workshops, (ウ) Assistance in planning and holding of international academic conferences and workshops,
etc. has been provided comprehensively. For example, assistance was given to a joint
etc. will be provided.
international conference consisting of five international conferences, which was the biggest
conference ever held at the University, from the planning stage and on through attendance atcore member meetings of this conference. Also, man-power assistance in VISA application
formalities and general administration for this conference was provided.

（エ） Improvement in the quality of performance of duties related to international activities
within the University will be planned through education and training of employees who
have duties related to international activities, such as providing training seminars fortranslators and interpreters at the University to improve their skills in these areas, andgiving practical education to foreign faculty etc. advisors.

（エ） Interpretation and translation seminars will be held.

(エ) Translators and interpreters at the University were sent on training seminars to improvetheir skills. Japanese classes for non-Japanese faculty members and students were held.

イイイ As a continued project from last fiscal year, classes with the objective of promoting international
understanding were held in the general topics course of the general education course category. In
addition, a representative from the Aizu-Wakamatsu International Association visited the College foran explanatory publicity meeting for students at the School of Computer Science and Engineering,
and as a result, 2 students of the College became members of the Association and carried out work
involving international exchange.

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Specific proposals regarding international exchange will be studied diligently andconsidered, and will be carried out in the order of feasibility of implementation.

The Junior College DivisionThis year, specific proposals will be created which involve the College as a whole.

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

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

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

a In line with research conducted last academic year, cutting-edge research including
realization of flexible configuration of high-speed computers, and a proposal for grid compilers
has been conducted. Achievements were made known through attendance at academic
conferences (5 conferences) and presentation at conferences (3 conferences.)ｂResearch will be conducted to contribute to formation of a local society where
sustainable development is possible, a theme which has been assigned to Fukushima
Prefecture as well as the world in the 21st century. In order to achieve these goals,
heightening of professional awareness as researchers will be promoted.

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As research for construction of information environments, which play importantroles in ensuring a safe and secure society, seminars on the significance andnecessity of functional safety and design technique shall be held.

b Information helpful for popularization and edification of functional safety was collected,
organized and published through visits to overseas and domestic organizations (10organizations including universities, companies and research institutions) in order toinvestigate efforts for functional safety. Also, at 8 of these 10 organizations, lectures were
given to technical staff, researchers and consultants. These activities were published as areport and submitted to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

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

ｃResearch to convey the importance of science to the next generation shall be
carried out, through research and development with the Japan Aerospace
Exploration Agency toward promotion of utilization of data obtained by a lunar
orbiter (SELENE.)

c Research on synthesis of a 3D map of the moon surface from data obtained by "Kaguya," alunar orbital has started. At the 40th Symposium on Selene and Planets, methods for analysisof the moon surface and research on "Itokawa," an asteroid, were presented at conferences,
under which 11 papers were published.
In addition, a real-time broadcast of the lift-off of SELENE, the Lunar probe, was carried out
with the attendance of a large audience of nearly 400 people, ranging from kindergartners,
elementary, junior high and senior high school students, to local citizens. It was a good
opportunity to show the importance of science to younger generations.

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ＢＡ（イ） The Junior College Division（イ） The Junior College DivisionａFundamental research will be carried out and reflected in education in order to deepen
education for each of the departments.

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

a Faculty members conduct research in their field of specialization, and utilize researchachievements for education.

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Efforts to rejuvenate the local region will be made through matching of achievements offundamental research conducted at the College to the needs of companies andindustries in the region.

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For facilitation of rejuvenation of the local region, the College will collaborate with local
companies and industries, and achievements from fundamental research conducted will
be published in the College's "Annual Review" and in "Research of the Local
Community", and will also be posted on the College's website.

b In order to encourage use of research achievements of the College by other universities,
regional societies, and companies, etc., the College s Annual Research Review was posted
in its entirety to the College s website, and was also made in CD-ROM format, which wasused for disclosure of the College s research achievements.

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Issues from the local region will be taken up, and solutions will be arrived at throughcooperative research conducted with collaboration by the College, industry, residents,
and government.

ｃc-1 Discussion on optimal collaboration with the local region which place
importance of synergy, diversity, and applicability will be carried out centeredaround the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities. Local issues will beselected and research systems will be prepared, while creating proposals for
project plans. (Details for plans involving the "Project for Construction of a
Database for Information Regarding Vacant Housing Areas" and the "Project for
Collaboration Regarding Health and Tourism" and other projects planned andcreated in FY 2007 for promotion of utilization of local resources conducted incollaboration with the Aizu-Wakamatsu Regional Development Bureau, the Aizu
Health and Welfare Office, the Aizu Farming and Forestry Office, Miyashita
Prefectural Hospital, Aizu-Wakamatsu City Architecture Office, etc. will be
studied.)An example of another project for which detailed plans and studies willproceed is the "Project for Support of Child-raising and Childmaturation through Diet", which was conducted in collaboration withkindergartens, etc. within the Prefecture as part of a project designatedfor promotion by Fukushima Prefecture. Participation by students inthese projects are scheduled as part of their work for their graduation
research.

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

c-1 The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities was established this fiscal year, andmany projects which involved collaboration with universities, governments, industry, andresidents were carried out. As projects of the College's Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities in FY 2007, ① a program designated as a prioritized project by Fukushima
Prefecture, the "Project for Support of child-raising and Maturation of Children through Diet"(commissioned by the Fukushima Prefecture Health and Welfare Department), ② thecollaborative project by local agencies of Fukushima Prefecture titled as the "Project foreffective Use of Treasures of Aizu" (commissioned by the Aizu Development Bureau), and ③
the project sponsored by the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry for research anddevelopment for effective use of local resources titled "Development of Barrier-free Products
Made of Paulownia Grown in the Aizu Region" (commissioned by the Tohoku Bureau of
Economy, Trade and Industry) were conducted.
Regarding ②, the Project for Dissemination of Information Regarding Local Communities ,the Project for Creation of a Database on Information Regarding Vacant Housing , and the
Cooperative Project for Promotion of Health and Tourism were carried out in collaboration
with regional offices related to Fukushima Prefecture. These projects are also scheduled tobe continued next fiscal year.
Regarding ②, the Project for Dissemination of Information Regarding Local Communities ,the Project for Creation of a Database on Information Regarding Vacant Housing , and the
Cooperative Project for Promotion of Health and Tourism were carried out in collaboration
with regional offices related to Fukushima Prefecture. These projects are also scheduled tobe continued next fiscal year.
Regarding ③, intellectual property from the Fukushima Prefecture High-Tech Plaza AizuWakamatsu Technical Support Center was utilized, and the College s Center for Rejuvenationof Local Communities served as the contact office for the managing foundation and aconsortium was formed, consisting of the Fukushima High-Tech Plaza Aizu-Wakamatsu
Technical Support Center, the National Industrial Research Institute, and 4 private companies
in Fukushima Prefecture, which discussed use of the region s resource Aizu paulownia in
research and development, and towards creation of a business model.
c-2 Students participated in these research projects as part of their work for graduation
research, and significant achievements were attained through use of regional issues andregional resources as research themes.
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イ イ Specific measures regarding methods for giving back research results to society（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu

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

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

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

a. A joint international conference comprising of five international conferences was held at
the University for the first time, for which comprehensive support was provided, including
matters for conference registration, procedures for invitation of participants for VISA
purposes, reception and concierge work, and payment procedures for payment of travel
expenses to keynote speakers.

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

ｂb-1 Public lectures inside/outside of the University shall be carried out.
b-1 Regarding public lectures, eight "TRY-series" workshops, nine lectures, and one lectureb-2 In order to share research results of the University, university-industry cooperation by our students (on two different days) were conducted. 14 off-campus public lectures wereforums shall be carried out.
held by our faculty members. (Assessed as "A")b-3 ". NET Seminars" shall be held for contribution to fostering of human resources b-2 Participation in forums for promotion of university-industry collaboration was achieved inwith practical knowledge required for playing important roles in the ubiquitous computing that the University took part in the exhibition, "Innovation Japan 2007 (from September 12 tosociety,.
September 14)" for the first time, and presented its research achievements widely to people
b-4 Introductory seminars on multimedia shall be organized intended for local citizens, from companies
so that they can support the information-oriented society.
b-3 .NET seminars were held during the period from May to September, in order to nurture
adaptable and capable human resources with abilities to lead the ubiquitous computing society.
b-4 Multimedia seminars including the Intranet basic seminars (from July 23 to 26) and a oneday trial workshop (August 21) were held, aiming to foster human resources with capabilities
to play an important role in local communities through education in fundamental techniques.

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

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

c. For effective use of a patent currently under application, "Methods for Generation of 3-D
Shapes" invented by faculty at the University, wide-ranging publicity work was initiatedthrough the media.

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

ｄd-1 University-industry cooperation forums shall be held in order to publicize research
results of the University, understand the needs of local communities and industry, andconsider feasibility of research collaboration.
d-2 Projects involving multiple laboratories and fields of study, making the best use ofknowledge possessed by the University shall be promoted through regular meetings
by UBIC members.

d-1 University-industry cooperation forums were held three times at UBIC, under the theme,"management of intellectual property and entrepreneurship." Efforts were made to study
needs from local communities and industry through participation in exhibitions, for example,
the Ninth Universal Design Fair (from Sep. 28 to 30) and the Second Business Fair organized
by Koriyama Chamber of Commerce (Sep. 9), where research achievements of the University
were widely publicized.
d-2 Efforts were made to improve the collection of research seeds created last year throughregular meetings by UBIC members, based on advice from the UBIC Director and the
University-Industry Promotion Coordinator.

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

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Efforts will be directed to acquisition of external funds.

e. As of the end of FY 2007, funds accepted by the University for collaborative research,commissioned research and grant donations are as follows:
Cooperative research: 15 cases for which total amount is 22,248,000 yen
Commissioned research: 12 cases for which total amount is 24,915,000 yen
Grant donations: 4 cases for which total amount is 6,410,000 yen
All of these funds are larger than those for FY 2006 and the total amount of "Kakenhi" grants
received by our faculty members in FY 2007 is 54,490,000 yen for 24 projects, nearly twice asthat for FY 2006.

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

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

f. Studies continued regarding the implementation of English courses in the Graduate Schooltaught by faculty of the Center for Language Research.
For example, following success in application of the University's project, "Innovative IT
Education Based on Creative Factories and Arenas" for the National Support Program for
Reform of Graduate School Education, discussions were made regarding English language
proficiency tests intended for Master's students to be given both upon enrollment in the
Master's program and at the end of the program.

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

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The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities will be established, and the Center
will play a central role in promotion of collaboration between industry, universities,
residents, and municipalities in the region to promote and develop local industry andculture.

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

ｂResearch achievements will be posted on the College's website, and PR activities will be b The 64th issue of the Annual Research Report for the College was made into a CD-ROM
carried out effieciently.
and at the same time, was posted to the College's website.

ウ

Specific measures regarding verification of research standards and results

ウ

Specific measures regarding verification of research standards and resultsa The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities was established in April of this fiscal
year. A symposium commemorating the establishment of the Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities was held on June 8, which included a commemorative lecture titled, public
universities and regional contribution (by Professor Noboru Omiya of Takasaki University of
Economics), and a panel discussion on the theme, Regional rejuvenation utilizing regional
resources .
The Committee for Operational Promotion was established within the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities. Members consisted of individuals from 38 organizations
representing universities, industry, residents, and governments. The content of the
discussions included sharing of work to be done on regional issues, promotion of regional
collaboration, advice and proposals regarding collaborative regional projects, and proposals
regarding planning and management. Meetings were held in June and December, anddiscussions were held on the Center s projects and activities.

ＡＡ（ア） Periodic self-inspections/evaluations as well as third-party evaluations shall be
implemented. Results of research projects, etc. shall be presented and verified atpresentations and symposiums open to those outside of the University.

（ア） Internal evaluation shall be conducted by the University Evaluation Office, etc.
Also, the University shall prepare for evaluation of its educational activities by the
National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation (scheduled tobe conducted in 2010,) in addition to conducting self-inspection/evaluation by the
Evaluation Office. In addition, deliberations shall be made as to how the evaluationof research standards and research results should be made as a university.

(ア) (The University) At the second meeting of the University of Aizu Evaluation Office,fundamental data necessary for undergoing evaluation for accreditation by the National
Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation was discussed. Members of the
Evaluation Office were informed of fundamental data required for evaluation by the National
Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation, and it was agreed that difficulties
in accumulation of relevant fundamental data within this fiscal year should be clarified.
However, discussions have not progressed related to evaluation standards and optimal
approaches for evaluation of research achievements.

Ｃ(The Junior College Division)
The Evaluation Office manages progress of mid-term goals, mid-term plans, and annual plans,
and makes evaluations thereof.
Regarding external evaluations by organizations for accreditation of universities, discussions
will be made centered around the evaluation to be carried out by the National Institution for
Academic Degrees sheduled for FY 2010.

Ｃ（イ） The University shall aim at a 50 % increase in the number of the University s publication （イ） An increase in the number of papers published in major journals shall be targeted,in major journals during the mid-term plan period. (An increase from the present number
by way of providing faculty with related information and understanding of this issue.
of 113 papers to 170 papers)(イ) (The University) Commendation of employees of the corporation according to the
University Regulation Concerning Commendation of Personnel of the Corporation, which wasestablished last fiscal year, is expected to promote self-edification by faculty members.
(There were no cases of commendation in FY 2007.)（ウ） The University shall discuss a commendation system for highly evaluated research
results.

(ウ) (The University) Faculty members satisfying the requirements provided for in the
University Regulation Concerning Commendation of Personnel of the Corporation, which wasestablished last fiscal year, shall be commended.

Ｃ（ウ） Based on the Regulation Concerning Commendation of Personnel, the Public University
Corporation, The University of Aizu, personnel qualified for commendation shall becommended.
Progress will be made on preparation of a system for commendation of faculty
members who have received high evaluations regarding the results of their research.

Ｂ(The Junior College Division)
Consideration of a system for commendation of researchers was conducted.

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

Achievement of annual plans and reasoning for evaluations

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（2） Measures for achievement of goals regarding improvement of systems for promotion（2） Measures for achievement of goals regarding improvement of systems for promotionof researchof research
ア ア Specific measures regarding assignment of researchers
ア ア Specific measures regarding assignment of researchers（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu

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Making the best use of networks with non-Japanese researchers who have belonged to
the University of Aizu and related foreign institutions, etc., commissioning of visiting
researchers at the University of Aizu and measures for recruitment of excellent nonJapanese faculty members shall be examined.

ａNetworks with researchers and institutions abroad centered around the Center ofStrategy for International Programs shall be utilized for recruitment of researchers,etc.

a. A database was created regarding researchers who were employed by the University of Aizu
during the period between establishment of the University and the present. This database wasannounced as a part of the activities regarding establishment of an "alumni network" on thewebsite of the Center of Strategy for International Programs in March for disclosure to relatedorganizations and persons.

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

ｂResearch assistant activities, which are carried out by doctoral students, shall be
revitalized.

b. Matters for discussion were clarified, discussions regarding measures to facilitate RA
acitivities and future approaches by the Graduate School Academic Affairs Committee werecarried out at its meeting held on September 28.

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Regarding research areas which focus on essential goals of the University of Aizu,
support systems and maintenance of academic research environments shall be given
extra consideration.

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Projects involving multiple laboratories and fields of studies, making the best use ofknowledge possessed by the University shall be promoted through regular meetings by
UBIC members.

c. Success in application for the "National Support Program for Measures Pertaining toCurrent Educational Needs" as a project for the University as a whole has paved the way to
conduct research making use of knowledge possessed by the University, involving multiple
laboratories.

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

ｄFaculty members of UBIC shall play a central role in examination of measures forpromotion of strategic collaboration from the viewpoint of education.

d. The project, "Venture Start-up Factories: Aizu IT Nisshinkan," for nurturing ofentrepreneurial spirit corresponding to needs from local communities was accepted for the"National Support Program for Measures Pertaining to Current Educational Needs" supportedby the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.

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（イ） The Junior College Division（イ） The Junior College DivisionａａEfforts will be made to carry out strategic placement of human resources, etc. for new
and developing fields, while taking into consideration the special characteristics af
academic fields of the College.

Efforts will be made to carry out strategic placement of human resources , etc. for new a Correspondence between researchers was carried out so that research utilizing fusive, diversive,
fields of development, with the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities playing a and synergetic effects can be focused on.
central role in these efforts. Using the fields of specialization of the College (industry
and management, design, information, environment, nutrition, food products, health,welfare, childcare, and care for the disabled, etc.) as a foundation, efforts will be made tofacilitate inter-field collaboration through establishment of interdisciplinary courses.

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Efforts will be made to promote the feasibility of preparing a system which will make itpossible to carry out distinctive research projects through effective utilization of humanresources, etc.

ｂb-1 With the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities as the nucleus,
collaboration between the College and regional industry, residents, andmunicipalities will be conducted, and project research will be carried out based onthemes including common needs characteristic to the region.
b-2 A database will be created which will include information for all past
researchers of the College and faculty who retired at the mandatory retirementage.
b-3 A database including all current researchers at the College will be created.

b-1 The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities was established this fiscal year, and many
projects which involved collaboration with universities, governments, industry, and residents werecarried out. As projects of the College's Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities in FY 2007,① a program designated as a prioritized project by Fukushima Prefecture, the "Project for Supportof child-raising and Maturation of Children through Diet" (commissioned by the Fukushima
Prefecture Health and Welfare Department), ② the collaborative project by local agencies ofFukushima Prefecture titled as the "Project for effective Use of Treasures of Aizu" (commissionedby the Aizu Development Bureau), and ③ the project sponsored by the Ministry of Economy, Trade,and Industry for research and development for effective use of local resources titled "Developmentof Barrier-free Products Made of Paulownia Grown in the Aizu Region" (commissioned by the Tohoku
Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry) were conducted.
Regarding ①, collaboration with kindergartens, etc. within the Prefecturewas carried out in orderthrough practical activities carried out to help raise awareness about dietary education throughfirsthand experience-based training. In addition, projects for development of educational materials on
dietary education, research was conducted through cooperation between universities, industry,
residents, and governments. This collaborative research project is scheduled to be continued next
fiscal year.
Regarding ②, the Project for Dissemination of Information Regarding Local Communities , theProject for Creation of a Database on Information Regarding Vacant Housing , and the
Cooperative Project for Promotion of Health and Tourism were carried out in collaboration with
regional offices related to Fukushima Prefecture. These projects are also scheduled to be continued
next fiscal year.

Regarding ③, intellectual property from the Fukushima Prefecture High-Tech Plaza AizuWakamatsu Technical Support Center was utilized, and the College s Center for Rejuvenation of
Local Communities served as the contact office for the managing foundation and a consortium wasformed, consisting of the Fukushima High-Tech Plaza Aizu-Wakamatsu Technical Support Center,
the National Industrial Research Institute, and 4 private companies in Fukushima Prefecture, which
discussed use of the region s resource Aizu paulownia in research and development, and towards
creation of a business model.
b-2, b-3 The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities initiated preparations for creation of a
researcher database, based upon examples from other universities.
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イ イ Specific measures regarding research environments（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu

イ イ Specific measures regarding research environments（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizuａ

The current laboratory system will be reviewed, and a research organization with flexible,
trans-disciplinary and bottom-up functional structures will be established, in addition toanother organization to address passing on and evolving knowledge, a mission of the
University.

ａWith regard to research organizations, reassessment of the current laboratory systemshall be considered.

a. With regard to employment of faculty members, in order to realize flexibility in researchorganizations, laboratories and job titles are considered in the process of selection ofcandidates.

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A limited term of office system will be introduced to the flexible research organization,
and acquisition of external funds on the basis of research for specific purposes, such as
basic research intended for the Center of Excellence (COE) Program※, etc. andresearch for contribution to local communities will be one of the missions of research. In
principle, faculty of this organization shall be assigned a smaller workload related toeducational responsibilities, so that they can concentrate on research, and during astart-up period, they shall be given priority regarding allocation of research funds.※
Center of Excellence (COE) Program: Based on the June 2001 report, "A Policy for the
Structural Reform of Universities, 2 the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports,
Technology and Science (MEXT) established a budget to launch in FY 2002 a new
initiative called the 21st Century COE Program. Program works to cultivate acompetitive academic environment among Japanese universities by giving targeted
support to the creation of world-standard research and education bases (Centers of
Excellence) in a rangeｂDiscussion will start to find an ideal research organization with flexibility.

b. For application for the FY 2008 Global COE program, efforts were made on aninterdisciplinary basis, with faculty members from graduate departments and centers serving
as leaders for promotion of this program.

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In order to support research conducted by faculty members and doctoral students, theexisting RA system shall be improved.

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The RA system shall be reviewed
members and doctoral students.

c. Matters for discussion were clarified, discussions regarding measures to help improve theRA system and future approaches by the Graduate School Academic Affairs Committee werecarried out at its meeting held on September 28.

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A portion of external funds shall be appropriated for advanced and inter-disciplinary
research, international cooperation, and fortification of research environments.

ｄMeasures which allow shifts of as much funds as possible allocated to indirect expenses d. With regard to national government-supported funds, it will be difficult to carry this out due
to expenditures for purposes out of the range of relevant external research subsidies
to restrictions regarding use of these funds. In addition, with regard to funds from private
shall be considered, within the scope allowed between the University and funding
companies, taking into consideration serious economic situations, the environment is notorganizations, such as the national government or partner companies.
currently conducive to requesting these companies to increase the present portion of indirect
expenses, which can be used for other purposes.

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The University shall entrust UBIC with promoting cooperative research, etc., for the
University as well as establishing strategies for obtaining external funds, and making
these strategies well known to faculty members.

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

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The University shall take measures in which indirect expenses to be used for
improvement of the University s overall research environment shall be added to direct
expenses for collaborative research expenses and commissioned research expenses tobe paid by research partners. For the time being, UBIC shall take the lead in making aneffort to win understanding from businesses and the University s collaborative research
partners, on these measures concerning indirect expenses.

ｆWhen discussing details of collaborative research with partner institutions, the University f. A cost of 10% of direct expenses as indirect expenses for other purposes was put into
practice.
will try to get approval from relevant partner institutions to bear cost of indirect
expenses for other purposes.

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The University shall assign UBIC a function of being headquarters for administrating
intellectual property to improve the University s overall function of assisting
collaboration among industry, academia, and government, for the purpose of giving backresearch achievements to society.

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In order to enhance its function as a base for support of university-industry cooperation, g. Achievements of last fiscal year, for example, changing the positions of UBIC-assigned
the organization of UBIC shall be reviewed on a steady basis to increase effectiveness of faculty members to full-time positions have been maintained. Further discussion was made on
operation.
the basis of these achievements.

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The University shall strive for improvement of the environment utilizing competitive
research funds (funds for research for which applications are invited from within the
University,) while faculty members, etc. who have been allocated competitive researchfunds should apply for patents, etc. within a year after completion of their relevant
research.

ｈCompetitive funds shall be managed so that prerequisites for receipt are properly
observed by recipients.

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exchange agreements with universities overseas.

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h. A faculty member who was a recipient of competitive research funding, was supported tosatisfy the conditions for acquisition of a patent, for example, he was given an explanation of
the procedure and flow for patent acquisition and preparation of necessary forms for
submission to the Employment Duty-related Invention Deliberation Committee. As a result of
this, an application to patent of the invention was submitted.

Ｃ（イ） The Junior College Division（イ） The Junior College DivisionａａEfforts will be made to prepare an appropriate research environment, with particularemphasis on provision of necessary funding for research.

Efforts will be made to prepare an appropriate research environment, with particularemphasis on provision of necessary funding for research.

（ａ） A support system for investigative research leading towards development of local
communities will be established, through coordination between the College, industry,
residents, and government.

（ａ） With the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communites as a nucleus and serving as asupport system for rejuvenation of local communities, efforts will be made forpreparation of financial resources.

(a) In order to acquire competitive external research funds for use as capital for research andactivities, collaboration between universities, industry, governments, and residents was carried out,
and the College put forth proactive efforts in applying for funds for preparation of capital regarding
projects involving research activity for rejuvenation of local communities.
This fiscal year, the College was able to acquire 29,369,904 yen (last fiscal year: 11,060,000 yen)for 7 projects (last fiscal year: 10 projects). (Breakdown: Kakenhi subsidies: 3 projects, 6,920,000
yen, commissioned projects: 22,449,904 yen)（ｂ） The programs for encouragement of research and program for external training, both ofwhich support research activities, will be improved.

（ｂ） Regarding the current programs, etc. for external training, making it possible sothat travel expenses for these programs can be exceptions to rules of compliancewith the Corporation's travel expense regulations will be done on a trial basis,inorder to increase cost efficiency of training.

(b) Travel expenses for participation in training programs outside the College and for business trips
funded by research budgets are now payable based on actual expenses, improving the costeffiiciency of training systems. This system will also be continued next fiscal year.

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

（ｃ） Strengthening of coordination between the College, industry, residents, and government c-1 The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities was established this fiscal year, and many
will be conducted to facilitate acquisition of external funding, and efforts will be made to projects which involved collaboration with universities, governments, industry, and residents wererealize cooperative and commissioned research projects.
carried out. As projects of the College's Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities in FY 2007,① a program designated as a prioritized project by Fukushima Prefecture, the "Project for Supportof child-raising and Maturation of Children through Diet" (commissioned by the Fukushima
Prefecture Health and Welfare Department), ② the collaborative project by local agencies ofFukushima Prefecture titled as the "Project for effective Use of Treasures of Aizu" (commissionedby the Aizu Development Bureau), and ③ the project sponsored by the Ministry of Economy, Trade,and Industry for research and development for effective use of local resources titled "Developmentof Barrier-free Products Made of Paulownia Grown in the Aizu Region" (commissioned by the Tohoku
Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry) were conducted.
Regarding ①, collaboration with kindergartens, etc. within the Prefecturewas carried out in orderthrough practical activities carried out to help raise awareness about dietary education throughfirsthand experience-based training. In addition, projects for development of educational materials on
dietary education, research was conducted through cooperation between universities, industry,
residents, and governments. This collaborative research project is scheduled to be continued next
fiscal year.
Regarding ②, the Project for Dissemination of Information Regarding Local Communities , theProject for Creation of a Database on Information Regarding Vacant Housing , and the
Cooperative Project for Promotion of Health and Tourism were carried out in collaboration with
regional offices related to Fukushima Prefecture. These projects are also scheduled to be continued
Regarding ③, intellectual property from the Fukushima Prefecture High-Tech Plaza AizuWakamatsu Technical Support Center was utilized, and the College s Center for Rejuvenation of
Local Communities served as the contact office for the managing foundation and a consortium wasformed, consisting of the Fukushima High-Tech Plaza Aizu-Wakamatsu Technical Support Center,
the National Industrial Research Institute, and 4 private companies in Fukushima Prefecture, which
discussed use of the region s resource Aizu paulownia in research and development, and towards
creation of a business model.

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

Preparatory considerations will be conducted for assignment of intellectual property b. The College has already prepared the "Regulation Concerning Employment Duty Related
management functions to the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities.
Inventions by Faculty Members of the University of Aizu Junior College Division" and the "Outline for
Handling of Employment Duty Related Inventions by Faculty Members of the University of Aizu JuniorCollege Division". In addition, discussions are in progress regarding necessary issues for
management of intellectual property of the College, using references from other universities
regarding this topic.

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

ウ ウ Detailed measures regarding evaluation of research activities（ア） (ｱ) The University of AizuａａMaking the best use of the Internal Evaluation Committee, etc., evaluation of research
processes and research achievements shall be implemented on a periodic basis.

The Evaluation Office shall deliberate on how research progress and research
results should be evaluated as a university.

Ｂa. Discussion on how research progress and research results should be evaluated was recognized as
being beyond the authority of the Evaluation Office and accordingly is not an issue for discussion by
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The University shall continue improving its website for good publicity to the generalpublic. Through the site, the University shall release the University gazette on an annual
basis and publicly present research reports from faculty members and projects. This
shall facilitate evaluations and wider access to research results.

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University gazettes shall be issued in order to make research reports by faculty
members widely known.

b Preparation is underway for publication of the AY 2006 annual review of the School ofComputer Science and Engineering at an early juncture in FY 2008. A delay has occurred due
to problems with the Achievements Database System.
Annual reviews are important archives as fundamental data regarding research achievementsof the University and indispensable for evaluation and accreditation of the University by third
parties which will take place in FY 2010. In order to make up for the delay in the publication
schedule, a working group was established to clarify points for improvement and propose ideas
for improvement of these points, while technical advice was requested to the Office forPlanning and Management and the ISTC.
The annual review of the Center for Cultural Research and Studies was issued in March, 2008.

ｃSocial contribution shall be evaluated from the standpoint of technological innovationsuch as, creation of intellectual property, transfer of technology, etc., and shall bereflected in evaluation of faculty members.

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

c. Exchange of opinions regarding models for faculty development (FD) including evaluation ofｆａｃｕｌｔｙ members' degrees of contribution to society was conducted the University of Aizu
Advisory Council at its meeting in November. However, progress to the point of detailed
discussions on the issue was not carried out.

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

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Deliberations shall be made on how research activities should be evaluated interms of results of research advice given to students, obtaining external researchfunds, faculty members activity in positions as executives of scientificconferences and/or members of committees, etc., and on organizations responsible
for evaluations.

d. Exchange of opinions regarding models for faculty development (FD) including evaluation ofｆａｃｕｌｔｙ members' research activities was conducted the University of Aizu Advisory Council
at its meeting in November. However, progress to the point of detailed discussions on theissue was not carried out.

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

An evaluation committee will be established within the College, and will create evaluation
standards, etc. and conduct evaluations of faculty members' research activities, in order
to increase the quality of research activities conducted by the College. Levels ofcontribution to local communities will be one of the criteria included in the evaluation
items. Fair, equal, and clear evaluations will be conducted based on evaluation
standards, and taking into consideration faculty members' self-evaluations.

With the objective of achieving a consistency between internal evaluations and third- The Evaluation Committee carries out evaluation and management of progress related to mid-term
party evaluations, progress will be made on the creation of evaluation standards.
goals, mid-term plans, and annual plans.
In addition, in order to evaluate the research history and research activities of individual faculty
members, there is a necessity to create a personnel evaluation system. A subcommittee wasestablished to discuss the direction the College will take regarding this issue, and progress is being
made regarding discussion of evaluation standards.

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

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

ａEfforts shall be made for ensuring of incentives for acquisition of external researchfunds, through effective and efficient use of strategic research funding.

a. Efforts have been directed to maintain incentives for acquisition of external research funds
through allocation the competitive research funds of the University to research supported byexternal research funds in order to increase efficiency in conducting research. For example,
Assistant Professor Demura, a recipient of the "Kakenhi" grant for research on data analysis
concerning "Kaguya," a lunar probe in the "SELENE" Project, was allocated a research budgetof 409,000 yen from competitive research funding.

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

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

b. Research in prioritized fields was promoted in that of the 7 proposals accepted for the
mid-term research category for competitive research funding of the University (11,137,000yen), one research proposal in a prioritized field, exploratory research (for shared
responsibilities in the "Space Frontier Project") was allocated with a priority research budget(2,272,000 yen).

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

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

c. Research has been promoted in that research in language-related fields (two proposals forwhich the total budget amount is 1,942,000 yen) was supported by the general research
category for competitive research funding, in addition to acceptance in the mid-term research
category.

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

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

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⑲ Evaluation by the Corporation
Mid-term Plans⑲ Annual Plans

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality ofeducation / research conducted at the University
３ Measures for achievement of goals concerning contribution to local communities

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality ofeducation / research conducted at the University
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（１） Specific measures regarding collaboration and mutual support with local
communities and prefectural administration
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The University of Aizu（ア） As a university open to local communities, the University shall expand opening of various （ア） （ア-1） In order to promote utilization of the University Library by people outsidefacilities such as the University Library and promote use of athletic facilities by people
the University, the Library shall be open for browsing of library materials, andoutside the University.
public relations activities concerning book lending services shall be continuously
implemented. In addition, a "Digital Photo Exhibition" shall be held to promoteexchange with local communities.

（ア-1） In order to promote use of the Library, pertinent information was sent to local
community centers and provided to regional newsletters for local communities. As a result of
this, some of the local regional newsletters posted this information. The number of Libraryuser cards issued to visitors to the University reached 235 as of the end of February, 2008.
With regard to use of the University Library by Gakuho Junior and Senior High School
students, deliberation thereon and preparations including revision of related regulations wereconducted based on the agreement regarding University - High School cooperation between
Aizu Gakuho High School and the University of Aizu and the University of Aizu Junior College
Division, and use of the University Library by Gakuho students was authorized starting from
December, 2007.
The University of Aizu Digital Photo Competition and Exhibition was held between Octoberand November, for which publicity activities including display of posters and posting of
information on the University website, etc. were promoted. A total of 108 works (95 for thedigital camera division and 13 for the mobile phone division) were received by the Library fromindividuals from outside the University, as well as students and faulty of the University of Aizu.
Prize-winning works were selected by way of screening by a committee.

（アー２） The range of people who are eligible to use University athletic facilities will be （ア-2） User fees were categorized into two levels, and the range of organizations eligible toextended, so that use of athletic facilities by organizations in the local communities can use the facilities was broadened.
Athletic facilities were used 258 times by groups outside of the University in AY 2007.
be promoted.

Ｂ（イ） UBIC will aim to promote continuous reform and promptly respond to changes of（イ） Efforts will be made so that the checking function of the Committee for Promotion ofindustry structure, etc., so that users, including local private companies can enjoy
University-Industry Collaboration will be improved.
practical advantage from support provided by UBIC and the user-friendliness of relevant
facilities as results of the reform.

(イ) As the business office to the Committee for Promotion of University-Industry
Collaboration, the University has provided opportunities for local small and medium-sizedcompanies to use research and development rooms in UBIC, based on accurate needs fromcompanies, and taking into consideration situations regarding collaborative research between
relevant companies and the University.

（ウ） Public lectures in which University s unique facilities and research achievements are
utilized shall be actively offered. Such public lectures include the TRY series andmultimedia seminars for which computer machines are actually used during lectures.

（ウ-1） The "TRY-series" workshop, "Effective management of classes using the online
software, "MOODLE," which is free open-source code software in use for classes of the
University, and seven sessions on the workshop, "Let's make personal computers," intended
for different generations from elementary school children to adults were conducted. Also, aworkshop at which participants can bring their own computer parts and assemble them during
the workshop was conducted, as many requests for this type of workshop had been received.
（ウ-2） The public lecture by our students, "Make Your Own Website," was held on two
different days.
（ウ-3） All of the lectures, etc. scheduled for AY 2007 were conducted as part of thecollaborative projects for the "prefecture residents' college", and the number of participantsin these lectures, etc. increased.

Ｂ（ウ） （ウ-1）Content of the TRY series,
during lectures will be improved.

for which computer machines are actually used（ウ-2）A new type of public lecture given by students will be planned utilizing the
University s resources.
（ウ-3）As many public lectures as possible will be offered as collaborative courses for
the Prefectural Residents College ( Kenmin College ) , to increase the number ofparticipants.

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（エ） The University shall make known to the public, not only public lectures to be held on
campus, but also off-campus public lectures to be held at local facilities, and further
promote implementation of off-campus lectures for high schools inside and outside thePrefecture as well as public lectures in cooperation with local lifelong-education
promoting organizations.

（エ） （エ-1）Off-campus lectures will be offered in cooperation with local organizations
promoting life-long education including community centers.
（エ-2）Off-campus lectures at high schools inside and outside the Prefecture will be
actively offered as in the previous year.

（エ-1） The number of lecture topics for off-campus public lectures has been increased to 20
in FY 2007. Fourteen lectures have been held so far, for which publicity activities werecarried out through announcements by related organizations and the website of the University.
（エ-2） Off-campus lectures were held at twenty schools in 2007.
(Eighteen lectures were held at seventeen schools within the Prefecture, and two lectures at
two schools outside the Prefecture.)Ａ（オ） The University shall promote support in the form of providing access to human（オ） （オ-1）Short-term training seminars for currently-employed teachers within the
resources and facilities for improvement of the skills of junior-high and high school
Prefecture will be offered in cooperation with the Prefectural Board of Education.
teachers in the Prefecture, and in addition, shall consider providing long-term training by（オ-2）Accepting of currently-employed teachers for long-term training at the Graduate
accepting currently-employed teachers from outside the University to the Graduate
School will be considered.
School where specialized certificates for teaching can be obtained.

（オ-1） During summer vacation, short-term training seminar for improvement of teachingskills of English teachers was held by the Center for Language Research.
（オ-2） Regarding the Graduate School, feasibility in acceptance of trainees for long-term
training programs and problems for implementation shall be considered by the Graduate School
Academic Affairs Committee. Regarding the Undergraduate School, a total of twelve
individuals working for other institutions have been accepted for this program.

（カ） The University shall work on preparation of a system for improvement of junior and（カ） (カ-1) In cooperation with the Prefectural Board of Education, the University willsenior high school student proficiency in mathematics, physics and English in theconsider projects for improvement of academic proficiency of junior and senior highPrefecture, and conduct research regarding content of education, teaching materials andschool students within the Prefecture.
IT tools, etc., in cooperation with the Fukushima Prefectural Board of Education. In(カ-2) The University will promote a program for dispatch of faculty members toparticular, the University shall further cooperate with the Board of Education in order to
Aizu Gakuho High School as lecturers, based on the Agreement regarding
realize integrated education for junior and senior high school students at Aizu Gakuho
University-High School Cooperation between the University of Aizu and Aizu
High School.
Gakuho High School.

(カ-1) Progress to the point of discussion of details regarding this issue was not made.

（キ） The University shall host the Computer Science Summer Camp and the Personal
Computing Contest for High School Students in Japan in cooperation with affiliatedorganizations and other organizations, etc. to nurture individuals who will support the
information society and publicize the University s distinctive characteristics andstrengths to the nation as a whole through these events.

（キ-1） The "Eleventh Computer Science Summer Camp" was held under the sponsorship ofthe executive committee consisting of 14 organizations including local NPOs, municipal
governments, companies, etc. A total of 70 students, 50 from Japan and 20 from Dalian 6th
Secondary School, China, participating in the camp.
（キ-2） The "Fifth Personal Computing Contest for High School Students in Japan" wasconducted. 1,122 high school students took part in preliminary rounds, and their skills havesteadily improved. It was a high-level competition.
From this academic year, one of the eligibility requirements for application for admission byrecommendation to the Undergraduate School under recommendation category B, "applicantsmust be those who proceeded to the final round of the PC contest," has been broadened toindividuals who have technical skills equivalent to those who advanced in preliminary rounds.
This academic year, some participants in the competition were admitted early to the
University through the early admission system, a system for which implementation by
universities in Japan is very rare.

Ｃ(カ-2) Based on an agreement, the Liaison for University-High School Cooperation (consistingof five members from the University of Aizu and seven from Gakuho Junior Senior HighSchool) was established on June 25, 2007. Discussion is underway for implementation of thisproject.
As part of the project, "spot lectures," at which our faculty members give classes at Gakuho
School, were conducted twice for English language classes, twice for information (vocational
training and homemaking), and twice for mathematics.

Ｃ（キ） （キ-1）In cooperation with relevant organizations, the University shall host theComputer Science Summer Camp.
（キ-2）The Prefecture, the University and the Executive Committee for the
Personal Computing Contest for High School Students in Japan will
cooperatively host the 2007 Personal Computing Contest for High SchoolStudents in Japan, in order to promote development of a wider range of IT(information technology) professionals.

Ａ（ク） The University shall promote research/development of programs such as e-mail（ク） （ク-1）Research and development in information technology geared for the elderly andsoftware. So that computers can be operated with ease by the elderly and the physicallythe physically challenged will be promoted.
challenged.
（ク-2）A project team for promotion of collaborative research will be established within
the University to promote research projects utilizing knowledge accumulated at the
University.

(ク-1) Progress was made regarding research and development pertaining to IT geared
towards the elderly and people with disabilities.
(ク-2) Effective research progress was made possible through projects such as accumulationof research seeds from within the University, which are projects conducted after discussion at
UBIC meetings.

Ｂ（ケ） By means of cooperation with Fukushima Medical University, etc., the University shall（ケ） （ケ-1） By means of cooperation with Fukushima Medical University, etc.,(ケ-1) Progress was made regarding research and development pertaining to IT for mobile
put an emphasis on research/development of IT (information technology) related toresearch/development of IT (information technology) related to medical support will be phones.
remote medical care, for example, use of mobile phones and perform activities with close
promoted.
communication with the local community.
（ケ-2）Through regular meetings by UBIC members, research projects utilizing(ケ-2) Effective research progress was made possible through projects such as accumulation
knowledge accumulated at the University will be promoted.
of research seeds from within the University, which are projects conducted after discussion at
UBIC meetings.

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（コ） Seminars for faculty and administrative staff development shall be planned cooperatively （コ） （コ）A variety of information will be exchanged at meetings, etc. for the Prefecturalby universities not only in Fukushima Prefecture, Fukushima Medical University, forCouncil for Higher Education.
example, but also in neighboring areas, while taking advantage of the characteristics ofeach university as much as possible. In addition, joint meetings among those universities
shall be planned for periodic exchange of information, so that universities can make thebest use of information obtained at those meetings.
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The Junior College Division

イ（コ） A meeting for the clerical work division of this council was held in May, and opinions
were exchanged regarding academic credit transfer within member universities andcooperation with high schools.

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The Junior College Division（ア） Organizations and standing policies that can contribute to rejuvenation of local（ア） Contribution to rejuvenation of local communities while making effective use of the broad (ア) The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities was established in April of this year.
communities while making effective use of the broad spectrum of specialized fields of the
On June 8, the "Symposium for Establishment of the Center for Rejuvenation of Local
spectrum of specialized fields of the College (industry and management, design,
College (industry and management, design, information, environment, nutrition, foodinformation, environment, nutrition, food products, health, welfare, childcare, and care for Communities" was held, which included the keynote lecture, "Public Universities andproducts, health, welfare, childcare, and care for the disabled, etc.) will be established.
Contribution to Local Communities", and a panel discussion on the theme "Local Activation to
the disabled, etc.) will be promoted. For this purpose, the Center for Rejuvenation ofTake Advantage of Local Resources".
Local Communities will be established on April 1, 2007.

Ｂ（イ） As for organizational format, after establishment of the Center for Rejuvenation of Local （イ） As for organizational format, preparations will be made for the Center Operations
Communities (provisional name), the Promotion Council for the Center and a subdivision
Promotion Meeting to act as a nucleus in taking up issues and needs of localof the Council, the Center Operations Promotion Meeting will be established. These
communities to establish research themes and laboratory programs, while setting up aorganizations, along with members of the Center Operation Committee, will take up
network system towards resolution of issues.
issues and needs of local communities to establish research themes and laboratory
programs, while setting up a network system towards resolution of issues.

(イ) The Council for Promotion of Operations was established within the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities to discuss sharing of local issues, promotion of local
collaboration, provision of advice and recommendations regarding regional collaborative
projects, and drafting of plans and proposals for designing and operation of projects. Members
from 38 organizations representing universities, industry, governments, and residents havemembers on the Council. Council meetings were held in June and December this fiscal year to
discuss the projects and activities of the Center.

Ａ（ウ） Placement of full time researchers (or director) and administrative staff will be assigned
to the Center for operation of the center in this type of organizational format.

（ウ） Placement of directors and full time administrative staff to be assigned to the Center for (ウ) A center director, a vice-director have been placed in the Center for Rejuvenation of
its operation, in order to carry out this type of organizational format.
Local Communities. One commissioned staff member was employed for assignment as a staff
member exclusive to the Center (a regional coordinator).

Ｂ（エ） This facilty will serve as the nucleus for activities pertaining to contribution to local（エ） This facilty will serve as the nucleus for activities pertaining to contribution to local(エ) Contribution to the rejuvenation of local communities is an important mission of thecommunities, and will have a very important role cornerstone for the future vision of thecommunities, and will have a very important role cornerstone for the future vision of the College. The establishment of the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities in April ofCollege.
College.
this year has made it possible for the College to play a central role in actively contributing to
the local region. Although the Center was just established this fiscal year, achievements
beyond initial expectations have been surpassed in its initial year.

Ａａ

Seminars and training sessions, open lectures and symposiums, and student-planned
events for practical education will be implemented. Regarding open lectures, in addition
to lectures conventionally held at the College, lecturers will be dispatched off-campus toelementary, junior, and senior high schools for open lectures, to promote high schooluniversity partnerships.

ａSeminars and training sessions, open lectures, dispatched lectures and symposiums,
student-planned events for practical education, and fostering of a knowledge-basedsociety will be implemented by the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities.
Dispatched lectures will be held for a wide range of audiences, including elementary
schools, junior high schools, senior high schools, and the the region (the general public),
while open lectures will utilize the College's facilities and equipment. Both of thesetypes of lectures will promote contribution to local communities.

a. Regarding open lectures, these were held a total of 5 times for three lecture topics. 2
courses were given in a practical exercise-based format, and because there were limits to thenumber of people who could take the courses, the 2 courses totaled 150 participants.
Regarding dispatched lectures, 62 lectures were held by the College s faculty members from
12 different fields (AY 2006: 14 fields, 58 lectures). 92 requests for dispatched lectures (AY
2006: 68 requests) were received from elementary school, junior high schools, high schools,
and the general public and were held for all requests. Based on surveys taken from students
after the lectures, all of the lectures were well-received. Based on university-high school
collaboration agreements, 32 lectures were held for high schools, including Aizu Gakuho HighSchool. All of these lectures were also well-received.

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The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities (provisional title) will play a central
role regarding promotion of correspondence and cooperation pertaining to formation andenforcement of policies of the Prefecture.

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The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities will play a central role regarding
promotion of correspondence and cooperation pertaining to formation and enforcementof policies of the Prefecture, and create proposals for project planning, while
facilitating research development.

b The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities was established this fiscal year, andmany projects which involved collaboration with universities, governments, industry, andresidents were carried out. As projects of the College's Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities in FY 2007, ① a program designated as a prioritized project by Fukushima
Prefecture, the "Project for Support of child-raising and Maturation of Children through Diet"(commissioned by the Fukushima Prefecture Health and Welfare Department), ② thecollaborative project by local agencies of Fukushima Prefecture titled as the "Project foreffective Use of Treasures of Aizu" (commissioned by the Aizu Development Bureau), and ③
the project sponsored by the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry for research anddevelopment for effective use of local resources titled "Development of Barrier-free Products
Made of Paulownia Grown in the Aizu Region" (commissioned by the Tohoku Bureau of
Economy, Trade and Industry) were conducted.
Regarding ①, collaboration with kindergartens, etc. within the Prefecturewas carried out inorder through practical activities carried out to help raise awareness about dietary education
through firsthand experience-based training. In addition, projects for development ofeducational materials on dietary education, research was conducted through cooperation
between universities, industry, residents, and governments. This collaborative research
project is scheduled to be continued next fiscal year.
Regarding ②, the Project for Dissemination of Information Regarding Local Communities ,the Project for Creation of a Database on Information Regarding Vacant Housing , and the
Cooperative Project for Promotion of Health and Tourism were carried out in collaboration
with regional offices related to Fukushima Prefecture. These projects are also scheduled tobe continued next fiscal year.

Regarding ③, intellectual property from the Fukushima Prefecture High-Tech Plaza AizuWakamatsu Technical Support Center was utilized, and the College s Center for Rejuvenationof Local Communities served as the contact office for the managing foundation and aconsortium was formed, consisting of the Fukushima High-Tech Plaza Aizu-Wakamatsu
Technical Support Center, the National Industrial Research Institute, and 4 private companies
in Fukushima Prefecture, which discussed use of the region s resource Aizu paulownia in
research and development, and towards creation of a business model.

Ａｃ

Recurrent training programs and support for reform of technical high schools will be
conducted, and coordination between the Aizu Region and junior high schools, highschools, and universities within the Prefecture will be carried out while carrying out
correspondence with the boards of education and the University.

ｃ

The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities will make preparations so thatrecurrent training programs for faculty of junior high and high schools, and proviionof support for reform of technical high schools can be implemented. Coordination
between the Aizu Region and junior high schools, high schools, and universities
within the Prefecture will be carried out while carrying out correspondence withboards of education and the University.
c-2 Based on the agreement on university-high school collaboration between theCollege and Aizu Gakuho High School, the College will promote dispatch faculty
members of the College to Gakuho for lectures, accept students from Gakuho for
auditing of courses, open its facilities to Gakuho students, and promote exchange
of information regarding education and research and other exchange activities, etc.
Correspondence with Aizu Gakuho Junior High school will be conducted in thesame manner as done with Aizu Gakuho High School.

(c-1) The College held open lectures, and dispatched lecturers to Aizu Gakuho High School
and Yamagata City Commercial High School. Four 4 meetings were held for promotion ofcollaboration with Aizu Gakuho High School.

(c-2) The College dispatched faculty members to Aizu Gakuho High School, accepted its
students for some courses offered at the College, opened its facilities to students, anddiscussed educational and research issues with the school at collaboration meetings to
prepare an environment for promotion of collaboration.

Ｂ(a)（ａ） Utilizing programs for dispatched lectures, opportunities regarding College-highschool collaboration and contribution to local communities will be increased.

(a) Regarding dispatched lectures, 62 lectures were held by the College s faculty members
from 12 different fields (AY 2006: 14 fields, 58 lectures). 92 requests for dispatched lectures(AY 2006: 68 requests) were received from elementary school, junior high schools, highschools, and the general public and were held for all requests. Based on surveys taken fromstudents after the lectures, all of the lectures were well-received. Based on university-highschool collaboration agreements, 32 lectures were held for high schools, including Aizu Gakuho
High School. All of these lectures were also well-received.

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

（ア） In addition to improvement of the Collection of research seeds of the
University, "Aizu IT Summer Camp (provisional name)," which will send out
information throughout the nation regarding various projects utilizing ICT(Information and Communications Technology) available in Aizu, etc. will be held.

(ア) "Aizu IT Summer Forum 2007" was held on August 24 and 25, with attendance by IToriented staff from companies, researchers and students all over Japan who discussed
information technology for the next generation from diversified perspectives through special
lectures and group meetings. This seminar contributed to advancement of the ubiquitous
computing society and made known nationwide the Aizu area as a center of information
technology. (A total of 300 persons took part in this seminar.)（イ） From a global point of view, China, Russia, and India have been active in economic
activities related to IT fields. Many professors at the University are from thesecountries and their expertise shall be utilized for diversified development andcultivation of markets for prefectural venture businesses in the future.

（イ） More active involvement of University s non-Japanese faculty members in industryacademia-government cooperation projects will be promoted, so that their expertise
will be utilized.

(イ) 3 projects in joint research and 3 projects in commissioned research involving the
University, industry and government were conducted by international faculty members of the
University, and faculty members of the University took part in planning by Nishi-Aizu Town
for its rejuvenation and provided knowledge for contribution to local communities.

（ウ） The establishment of a satellite office will be considered so that activities foreducation, research and contribution to local communities in relation with firms andresearchers, etc. in the metropolitan area will be promoted. The office will also be
utilized as a center for activities carried out in that area by venture businesscompanies started by the University.

（ウ） Establishment of a satellite office in the metropolitan area will be considered, asa center for enrichment of educational and research activities through remote
lectures by invited lecturers.

(ウ) Possible locations for the satellite office as a center for various activities including
remote lectures by invited lecturers and as a center for activities by venture businesscompanies were searched. Proposed locations are "Tokyo Campus Innovation Center" in
Minato Ward, Fukushima Kaikan in Taito Ward (renovation is necessary) and IndustryUniversity-Government Collaboration Plaza in TOKYO."

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The Junior College Division（ア） Activities related to cooperative research, cooperative research support (the Collegebusiness collaborative research program), commissioned research, dispatch andacceptance of researchers, research conference activities, and research student
programs will be conducted, centered around the Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities in cooperation with universities, industry, and governments.

（ア） The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities will be established on April 1,
2007.

(ア) The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities was established in April of this year.
On June 8, the "Symposium for Establishment of the Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities" was held, which included the keynote lecture, "Public Universities andContribution to Local Communities", and a panel discussion on the theme "Local Activation
to Take Advantage of Local Resources".

（イ） Preparation of the Center's facilities will be conducted, and progress will be maderegarding correspondence pertaining to research cooperation with companies, etc.
within the Prefecture. The results of these projects will be contributed to local
communities.

（イ） A system for efficient correspondence with companies, etc. within the Prefecture will
be prepared regarding research cooperation.

(イ) The Council for Promotion of Operations was established within the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities to discuss sharing of local issues, promotion of local
collaboration, provision of advice and recommendations regarding regional collaborative
projects, and drafting of plans and proposals for designing and operation of projects.
Members from 38 organizations representing universities, industry, governments, andresidents have members on the Council. Council meetings were held in June and December
this fiscal year to discuss the projects and activities of the Center.

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

（ア） Criteria for evaluation of each business items related to contribution to local
communities will be established, and how to grasp the degree of achievement, etc.
will be examined.

(ア) Internal evaluation by the University on items including contribution to local communities
is being carried out. With regard to evaluation by third parties, the University underwent anevaluation by the Prefectural Evaluation Committee. Hereafter, the University is scheduled toundergo evaluation for accreditation of the University.

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

（イ） How to grasp opinions from relevant external organizations, etc. will be examined.

(イ) In order to understand opinions from external organizations, surveys throughquestionnaires are conducted after each program. This way of collecting opinions will continue
for future programs.

イイ

イ Based on results of appropriate evaluations by the public university Corporation evaluation
subcommittee regarding each project conducted by the Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities for the fiscal year, it has been recognized that the Center has satisfactorily achieved
the designated goals of each of its projects.

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The Junior College Division
Contributions to local communities will be promoted, centered around the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities (provisional title), and appropriate evaluation of theresults will be conducted for each of the project items that will be considered as
relevant to contribution to local communities.

The Junior College Division
Contributions to local communities will be promoted, centered around the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities, and the results for each of the project items thatwill be considered as relevant to contribution to local communities will be evaluatedappropriately.

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The University of Aizu（ア） Activities related to international exchange, which until now, have been dependent on the （ア） （ア-1）Activities related to international exchange will be carried out by the University as （ア-1） Separate academic exchange agreements were signed between the University andinitiative of individual faculty members, will be centralized at the newly-establishedseven new universities. On the basis of networks for exchange with overseas institutions
a whole, centered around the Center for Strategy of International Programs centered
Center for Strategy of International Programs. Follow-up regarding international
established through FY 2006, specific efforts were made in this program, for example, anaround.
research collaboration, etc. will be carried out efficiently and organizationally by theagreement to establish an international joint research laboratory with Nanking University andCenter.
the School of Software and Microelectronics, Peking University was made, an agreement on
mutual recognition of academic credtis was signed between the University and Rose-Hulman
Institute of Technology, and separate memorandums on the Dual Degree Program were signed
between the University and six universities with which the University had already signed
academic exchange agreements which included specific measures to promote exchange,
including mutual acceptance of students, etc. Furthermore, comprehensive support for thisprogram was conducted, including establishment of a system for exemption of tuition payment
and establishment of the scholarship program for international students.
Exchanges including the Dual Degree Program will be further promoted. With regard to mutual
dispatch of students with partner universities, two University of Aizu students studied atpartner universities overseas for a period of about three months. Also, dispatch of three
students to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology for a short period of roughly two weeks was
conducted.
（ア-2）Activities conducted by the Center for Strategy of International Programs will be （ア-2） Sharing of information has been implemented through reports made by the Director ofmade known within the University as needed, and relevant information will be shared with the Center for Strategy of International Programs at Deans and Directors Council Meetings,
and by posting of information on the University's website.
all faculty and administrative staff members of the University.
（ア-3） The first Advisory Board meeting for members from the University was held in（ア-3）Meetings of the Advisory Board organized of advisors from within/outside theOctober and the second meeting was held in March with attendance by members from outside
University will be held for evaluation of University s activities related to international
the University, at which international exchange activities of the University were evaluated fromexchange from a broad point of view.
broader perspectives.
（ア-4）In addition to University s activities related to international exchange being
actively publicized through the University Website and provision of relevant information
to mass media, results achieved through University s international exchange activities
will be returned to local communities by organizing informal get-togethers.

（ア-4） As part of publicity for this project, information regarding international exchange andoverseas training programs for students has been posted on the website of University andannounced to the media. In addition, as part of contribution to local communities, a new
project for translation of explanations on exhibitions at Fukushima Prefectural Museum into
multiple languages started, in cooperation with the Support Association for International
Students of University of Aizu, SAISUA. Also, ski lessons by local residents to international
students were organized for exchange with local residents.

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（イ） The University shall plan on concluding strategic agreements with well-known
international academic institutions, and actively promote exchange of faculty members
and students, and collaborative research, etc. with these universities. The University
shall aim to have academic exchange agreements with at least ten such universities
during the period of the plan.

（イ-1) On the basis of networks for exchange with overseas institutions established up to thepresent, practical efforts are being made in this program, for example, an international joint
research laboratory with Nanking University and the School of Software and Microelectronics,
Peking University was established, an agreement on mutual recognition of academic credits
was signed between the University and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, andmemorandums on the Dual Degree Program was signed between the University and six
universities with which the University had already signed academic exchange agreements.
Furthermore, comprehensive support for this program was conducted, including establishmentof a system for exemption of tuition payment and establishment of the scholarship program forinternational students.
（イ-2）Through consultation with universities and research institutions, etc. with which（イ-2) Deliberation is underway for establishment of an academic credit transfer system
the University has concluded exchange agreements, conditions for student exchange will between the University and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. With regard to mutual
be developed, in addition to carrying out programs for student short-term study abroad dispatch of students with partner universities, two University of Aizu students studied atand overseas training.
partner universities overseas for a period of about three months.

（イ） （イ-1）Specific exchanges will be further promoted mainly with universities, etc.
overseas with which agreements regarding international exchange have beenconcluded.

Also, dispatch of three students to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology for a short period ofroughly two weeks was conducted.
With regard to students to be accepted under the Dual Degree Program, comprehensive
support for this program was conducted, including establishment of a system for exemption oftuition payment and establishment of the scholarship program for international students.
（イ-3）Collaborative research conducted by University faculty and researchers affiliated (イ-3） As a prioritized project of the Center for Strategy of International Programs,with universities, etc. overseas with which the University has concluded exchange
improvement of systems for collaborative research with partner universities is being made. An
agreements will be supported.
agreement on "establishment of a joint research laboratory for ubiquitous computing" wassigned with Nanking University and the School of Software and Microelectronics, Peking
University, in order to start international research collaboration. In addition, support forcooperative research with Pusan University, Korea, which started last academic year based ona bilateral agreement on academic exchange, will continue.
（イ-4）Faculty members who are planning to apply for external subsidy programs related （イ-4） Support will continue for international faculty members applying for external subsidy
to international exchange will be supported.
programs, in addition to support for graduate students.

Ａ（ウ） Assistance in planning and holding of international academic conferences will be
provided, as part of the University s activities in supporting international researchcollaboration.

（ウ） Assistance in planning and holding of international academic conferences and workshops, (ウ) Assistance in planning and holding of international academic conferences and workshops,
etc. will be provided.
etc. has been provided comprehensively. For example, assistance was given to a joint
international conference consisting of five international conferences, which was the biggest
conference ever held at the University, from the planning stage and on through attendance atcore member meetings of this conference. Also, man-power assistance in VISA application
formalities and general administration for this conference was provided.

（エ） Improvement in the quality of performance of duties related to international activities
within the University will be planned through education and training of employees who
have duties related to international activities, such as providing training seminars fortranslators and interpreters at the University to improve their skills in these areas, andgiving practical education to foreign faculty etc. advisors.

（エ） Interpretation and translation seminars will be held.

(エ) Translators and interpreters at the University were sent on training seminars to improvetheir skills. Japanese classes for non-Japanese faculty members and students were held.

イイイ As a continued project from last fiscal year, classes with the objective of promoting international
understanding were held in the general topics course of the general education course category. In
addition, a representative from the Aizu-Wakamatsu International Association visited the College foran explanatory publicity meeting for students at the School of Computer Science and Engineering,
and as a result, 2 students of the College became members of the Association and carried out work
involving international exchange.

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Specific proposals regarding international exchange will be studied diligently andconsidered, and will be carried out in the order of feasibility of implementation.

The Junior College DivisionThis year, specific proposals will be created which involve the College as a whole.

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Planning of research programs by faculty members for applications to external funds
shall be encouraged. An objective of having at least one application for publicinvitation-based research funds, e.g. Grants-In-Aid for Scientific Research, made byeach faculty member shall be established. (The University of Aizu)（1）(1-1) For acquisition of external funds from a broad range of fields, faculty members
will be well-informed of various information and be given support when they makeapplications for research funds.
(1-2) Faculty members will be encouraged to carry out proposals for and planning ofresearch programs and to apply for research funds individually.

（1-1） In addition to prompt provision of information regarding various external funds (subsidy systems)
starting with kakenhi research expenses, by posting relevant posters at three locations designated by theGeneral Affairs Group in the Research Quadranglres, support was provided regarding acquisition of
external funds, and individual assistance is offered to faculty members regarding preparation of
applications as necessary.
（1-2） At the University, as a result of the items described in (1-1), the number of faculty members
making proactive applications for private funds such as the Mazda Foundation, etc. has increased to two.
Regarding kakenhi research subsidies in particular, the number of subsidies received (twenty-four), alongwith the funds received (to 54.49 million yen) has nearly doubled compared with FY 2006.
This fiscal year, the College was able to acquire 29,,369,904 yen (last fiscal year: 11,060,000 yen) for 7
projects (last fiscal year: 10 projects). (Breakdown: Kakenhi subsidies: 3 projects, 6,920,000 yen,commissioned projects: 22,449,904 yen)（2）

A system to support faculty members in making applications for research projects
individually or in groups shall be improved, in order to increase acquisition of externalfunds.

（2）(2-1) For acquisition of external funds from a broad range of fields, faculty members
will be well-informed of various information and be given support when they makeapplications for research funds.
(2-2) A system to support faculty members in making applications for individual andgroup research projects will be improved.

(2-1) Regarding the project research conducted by faculty members at the University, cooperation has
been carried out with Intelligent Cosmos Research Institute, Co. Clerical work has also been completed
for the purpose of carrying out of continued research. (Professor Kanemoto)(2-2) At the University, the Center Director of UBIC and the Business Collaboration Coordinatorinitiated support for applications to JST funds (6 applications), etc. with the effort by the University as awhole. (Business Collaboration Coordinator Motosugi)
Regarding the College, as a result of imｐrovements carried out mainly by the Center for Rejuvenationof Local Communities regarding the support system for application for project research by researchgroups and faculty members, compared to last fiscal year, about 2.7 times the amount of external funds
were acquired this fiscal year in terms of the amount of funding. (last fiscal year, about 12.7 times theamount was acquired compared to the previous fiscal year.)

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A 50% increase in the amount of acquired external research funds (public-invitationbased research funds, cooperative research funds, commissioned research funds, andgrant donations,) within a planned period of time, shall be aimed at. (The University of
Aizu)

（3）

(3-1) For acquisition of external funds from a broad range of fields, faculty members
will be well-informed of various information and be given support when they makeapplications for research funds.
(3-2) A 10% increase in the amount of acquired external research funds (publicinvitation-based research funds, cooperative research funds, commissioned researchfunds, grant donations, etc.) within this fiscal year, will be aimed at. (The University of
Aizu)

（4）

For the purpose of supporting acquisition of other strategic funds, portions of funds
allocated for indirect overhead expenses from acquired external funds shall be used forconcentrated basic research at the University, exploratory research by young faculty
members, and creative research, etc.

（4）Portions of funds allocated for indirect overhead expenses from external funds will be (4) Under the direction of the Intellectual Property Management Advisor, regarding an invention iby aused to acquire future external funds (licensing fees) through accumulation of research researcher (Professor Zhao,) indirect expense funds were utilized for patent applications.
achievements as assets. (patent applications, etc.)
At the College, use of indirect expenses from external research funds to set up funds for use in theintellectual property cycle was discussed.

（5）

Cooperative research with private companies and research in high social needs shall be
actively conducted in accordance with fair rules and contracts, so that the University
can acquire external funds.

（5）(5-1) The University-Business Innovation Center (the University of Aizu) and the (The University of Aizu)
Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities (the Junior College Division) will (5) Under the direction of the University-Industry Collaboration Coordinator, 31 cases of cooperative
take the initiative in promotion of effective research over a broad range of fields, which research (57,573,000 yen in total), etc. were accepted by matching corporate needs and University seeds.
involves matching of the needs of companies and research seeds to be provided by the (The Junior College Division)
University.
(5-1) ・ As projects of the College's Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities in FY 2007, ① a(5-2) Cooperative and commissioned research with private companies will be further program designated as a prioritized project by Fukushima Prefecture, the "Project for Support of childpromoted, so that the University can acquire external funds.
raising and Maturation of Children through Diet" (commissioned by the Fukushima Prefecture Health andWelfare Department), ② the collaborative project by local agencies of Fukushima Prefecture titled as the"Project for effective Use of Treasures of Aizu" (commissioned by the Aizu Development Bureau), and ③
the project sponsored by the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry for research and development foreffective use of local resources titled "Development of Barrier-free Products Made of Paulownia Grown
in the Aizu Region" (commissioned by the Tohoku Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry) wereconducted.
(5-2) The College s project with the theme, Development of New Barrier-free Products
Made of Paulownia Grown in the Aizu Region , was accepted by METI on August 2, 2007.
The College s Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities serves as the contact officefor the managing foundation, which carried out correspondence and cooperation between
the partner organizations. The research and development was carried out by 7 faculty
members from the College, the Fukushima High-Tech Plaza Aizu-Wakamatsu TechnicalSupport Center, the National Industrial Research Institute, and 4 private companies inFukushima Prefecture. Using the acceptance of this project as an opportunity, a high levelof collaboration with private companies will be striven for.

（6）

The strategy on intellectual property of the University shall be established, and income
from patent rights acquired through research achievements of the University andincubation of venture business shall be aimed at. (The University of Aizu)（6）

Based on the strategy of intellectual property, intellectual property cycles will beestablished, and enhancement of the economic level of local communities throughventure business, etc. (The University of Aizu）(3-1) Collection and provision of information pertaining to a number of external funds subsidized byprivate companies starting with government-affiliated organizations were implemented through the
University website, inquiries, etc. Furthermore, the collected information was provided through oncampus e-mail, posters in the Research Quadrangles, individual announcement, etc.(Locations for postingof posters, etc. will be clarified in more detail hereafter.)(3-2) Aiming at acquisition of external funds, the University has acquired 67,956,000 yen throughproactive applications for publicly invited research subsidies in conjunction with 24 cases ofconsultations with companies under the direction of the Business Collaboration Coordinator.
Regarding the College, as a result of improvement of the support system for faculty and research groupproject applications, about 3.6 times the amount of external funds acquired last fiscal year was achieved(FY 2006: 12 times the amount in the previous fiscal year)ACA
6. (The University of Aizu) Under the direction of the Intellectual Property Management Advisor, advice
has been provided to two local small-and-medium-sized companies and two venture companies in
response to consultations.

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Increase in income from usage fees of facilities of the University shall be aimed at,from the standpoint of efficient use of property.

（7）

The University will strive to increase its income by publicizing university facility usage,and increase use of the facilities by utilization of the University facility reservation
system. （The University of Aizu）

7. (The University of Aizu)
Regarding standards for lending of facilities, efforts have been made through lending of the University
facilities started for those other than public organizations from FY 2006 for the purpose of increase inrevenue after incorporation of the University.
Regarding facility usage fees, efforts were made to increase revenues through increasing the frequency
of use of the facilities,with the current usage fee price structure in FY 2007.
The frequency of use of the facilities and revenues from usage fees of the University facilities increasedin general.
FY 2006→ Auditorium: 25, Lecture Hall: 30, Total: 2,080,000 yen
FY 2007→ Auditorium: 19, Lecture Hall: 63, Total: 2,718, 000 yen

A（8）

Income from charging for short-period technical seminars for mid-career professionals,
etc. shall be discussed.

（8）

Holding of technical seminars for mid-career professionals, such as ". NET Seminars," (8) Nurturing of human resources who will be able to take a major role in them with immediate useful
will be considered. (The University of Aizu)
skills was conducted through two ". NET Seminars" from May to September, and October to February.
The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities will take a lead to promote
Regarding the College, discussions were carried out regarding preparation of fee-based training
seminars at the Junior College Division.
seminars for working individuals in specific fields of specialization, based on the currently-held open
lectures and dispathed lectures.

（9）

Amounts for application fees and entrance examination fees, admission fees andtuition, etc. shall be appropriately determined, taking into account the role of the
University as a public university corporation.

（9）

Although the amounts of entrance examination fees, admission fees, and tuition,etc. will be the same for FY 2007, the amounts of the fees will be examined fromdiversified standpoints of the University as a whole, including increase in revenue
and securing a large number of excellent students.

（10）

A system for acceptance of donations from private companies and graduates, etc. shallbe improved. Donations shall be collected on a continuing basis, and establishment of
the University Foundation shall be discussed.

（10）

A system for acceptance of donations pertaining to overall improvement of the (10) Progress was not made to the point of discussion regarding concrete measures for acquisition of
University's infrastructure including acceptance of donations for scholarships, will be scholarships.
improved.

B(9) Taking into consideration the situation concerning calculation of operational subsidies for FY 2008, it
was decided that the amounts of entrance examination fees, admission fees, and tuition, etc. were thesame for FY 2008.

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Note 1: Changes between FY 2006 and FY 2010 are indicated in bold-Gothic.
Note 2: Matters related to the Junior College Division are underlined.

The University of Aizu
⑲Evaluation by the Corporation

Mid-term Plans⑲Annual Plans
Achievement of annual plans and reasoning for evaluations

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In order to reduce administrative expenses, the existing organizations shall be
reorganized or merged as necessary, based on the results of internal investigations andevaluations.

（1）(1) Deliberations will be made regarding management and administration systems, etc.
of the existing organizations, based on the results of internal investigations andevaluations, and the evaluation results by evaluation organizations for accreditation ofuniversities and the Fukushima Prefecture Public University Corporation Evaluation
Committee.

（2）(2) Establishment of environmental criteria for the University shall be considered, andeconomization in water and power consumption, reduction of waste, and recycling forenergy-saving purposes shall be encouraged and put into practice.

（2）（2-1） Environmental standards for the University will be established.
(2-1) Discussions on collection and review of data regarding electricity, gas and water utilities expenses（2-2） Further efforts will be directed toward thorough implementation of energy- through FY 2006 were made, information pertaining to environmental policies established by thesaving measures (reduction in consumption of power, gas, water and sewage
Prefecture and other universities were collected, and discussion towards establishment of the University
services) and resource-saving measures (reduction of waste and carrying out ofenvironmental policies was started, followed by preparation of a proposal draft. (The Management Section)
recycling.) In addition, investigation of the progress of measures and review for
improvement will be carried out, and new approaches will be taken.
(2-2) In conjunction with gradual progress being made regarding currently in programs for conservationof resources and energy, further conservation measures were implemented as follows:① Control of water temperature according to air-conditioning cooling load
② A system which automatically adjusts volume of outside air vented into buildings in spring and autumn
according to external temperature is being used on a trial basis. (The system is currently adjusted
manually.)③ Control of energy loss through setting of insulation materials onto valves in the Energy Center on
campus
④ Shielding of sunlight through setting of blinds to windows on thewest hall in the Research Quadrangles⑤ Based on rate of utilization of computer exercise rooms, etc.,
deliberation on arrangement and rationalization of times the rooms will beavailable rooms will be made.

0(1) Although a comprehensive internal evaluation has not been made into a report regarding evaluation ofcommittees and faculty members on an individual basis, evaluations have been made through preparations
for annual evaluations and responses from the student class evaluations. Deliberations were started by
the working group for revision of organization of the administrative office, etc. which was established in
January of 2008, regarding management and administration systems, etc. of the existing organizations,
towards revisions to be made in FY 2009, based on the results of internal investigations and evaluations,and the evaluation results by the Fukushima Prefecture Public University Corporation Evaluation
Committee. Regarding the administrative organization, the FF system was reviewed so that prefecturalresidents and students could easily understand the system.

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In addition, verification of the effects on energy conservation
which have been implemented so far was conducted. Based onthese results, improvement and new efforts for measures forenergy conservation will be made on a continuous basis after FY 2008. (Facilities Section)

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In order to economize administrative expenses, reorganization/merger and abolition of
meetings and committees shall be aimed at, and reduction/acceleration of paperwork
as well as labor-saving measures shall be promoted.

（3）

In order to realize efficient administration of the University with limited humanresources, reorganization/merger and abolition of meetings and committees will be
aimed at.

(3) Authority for deliberations pertaining to employment of faculty, etc. has been transferred from theFaculty Assembly to the Education and Research Council taking advantage of the opportunity comingfrom the incorporation of the University, which has streamlined the holding of meetings.
In addition, in order to increase operational efficiency and to consolidate meetings continuously, thePersonnel Committee, the Financial Affairs Committee, the University Policy Council, and the Facilities
Management and Administration Committee, etc. were integrated into the Deans and Directors Council,
taking advantage of the opportunity coming from the incorporation of the University. (Seven meetings ofthe Education and Research Council and thirteen meetings of the Deans and Directors Council were
held.)

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Note 1: Changes between FY 2006 and FY 2010 are indicated in bold-Gothic.
Note 2: Matters related to the Junior College Division are underlined.

The University of Aizu
⑲Evaluation by the Corporation

Mid-term Plans⑲Annual Plans
Achievement of annual plans and reasoning for evaluations

Ⅲ Measures that should be taken in order to achieve goals regarding improvement of financial
affairs
3 Measures for achievement of goals regarding improvement of property management andItemadministration

Ⅲ Measures that should be taken in order to achieve goals regarding improvement of financial
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Systems for effective and efficient facility management shall be improved through reexamination of organizations made as necessary.

（1）

Through introduction of a reservation system for facilities use and promotion ofcooperation among organizations, systems for effective and efficient facility
management will be improved. (The University of Aizu)
Through cooperation among organizations, systems for effective and efficientfacilities management will be improved. (The Junior College Division)(1) Operation of a facility reservation system was started on a trial basis in October. However, progress
was not made to the point of actual operation of the system at its full capabilitly due to delayed input ofreservation data. As for cooperation within the organization, the Management Section, the Facilities
Section, and the Student Affairs Division enhanced close correspondence and cooperation in order tostreamline management and administration of facilities.
Data regarding reservations for use of the Auditorium, Lecture Hall and conference rooms are available
in a shared folder for the Administrative Offices, so that information between individuals in charge ofmatters regarding facilities in the Administrative Offices can be shared.
Regarding the College, close correspondence between administrative staff in charge of facilities andacademic affairs was carried out for effective and efficient management of facilities, and progress wasmade regarding construction of a facilities reservation system as the next system to be installed at theCollege.

（2）(1)
University facilities, e.g. the University Auditorium, lecture rooms and parking
lots, shall be open to the public as long as use of these facilities does not interferewith education and research of the University, so that University property can be more
effectively utilized. By widely publicizing the system for use of University facilities andexpanding the range of organizations eligible to use them, the average number of casesof use of the University Auditorium by individuals or groups outside the University per
year should be increased from 16 cases to 21 cases (an increase of 30%). The average
number of cases of use of rooms in the Lecture Hall by individuals or groups outside
the University per year should be increased from 16 cases to 19 cases (an increase of
20%).

（2）

By widely publicizing the system for use of University facilities and utilization of areservation system for the facilities, prompt responses to users will be given, andexpansion of the range of organizations eligible to use facilities, etc. will be aimedat. （The University of Aizu）(2) (The University of Aizu)
Pertaining to promotion of use of facilities, accommodations were provided to correspond to applicants'
requests for use, and close correspondence and cooperation among the Management Section and the
Facilities Section of the General Affairs Group, and the Student Affairs Division was conducted so that
the University can appropriately carry out lending of its facilities. Consequently, the frequency of use of
the facilities and revenues from usage fees of the University facilities increased in general.
However, although operation of a facility reservation system was started on a trial basis in October,progress was not made to the point of actual operation of the system at its full capability due to delayed
input of reservation data.

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FY 2006→ Auditorium: 25, Lecture Hall: 30, Total: 2,080,000 yen
FY 2007→ Auditorium: 19, Lecture Hall: 63, Total: 2,718, 000 yen

B（3）

For more effective property utilization, maintenance and administration of University
facilities shall be sufficiently financed with operational subsidies and carried out
efficiently, based on long-term maintenance plans, etc.

（3）

Based on the situations concerning natural deterioration of facilities and theresults of inspections, etc., review of the long-term maintenance plans (annual
plans and implementation details) will be carried out for promotion of systematicand efficient maintenance and administration of University facilities.

(3) Based on the situations concerning natural deterioration of facilities and the results of inspections,etc. in order to conduct efficient maintenance and administration of facilities, the long-term maintenanceplans (annual plans and implementation details) were reviewed and an implementation plan for FY 2008
budgets was prepared.
Introduction of multiple-year contracts was implemented in fiscal year 2007 to help facilitate costcutting and efficiency of work.

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A system for proper administration of intangible fixed assets including patents,
software and financial assets shall be established.

（4）

Establishment of a system for proper administration of intangible fixed assets including (4) Regarding patents, allocation policies pertaining to patent income generated by compensation forpatents, software and financial assets will be discussed. Proper management of execution in FY 2006 were determined, and after deliberations at the University of Aizu Employment Duty
financial assets will be conducted based on the fund management policy.
Related Invention Deliberation Council, a system which can properly manage patents was improved andproperly operated.
In concrete terms, aiming at acquisition of property revenue through utilization of University copyrights,
the Administrative Office and the Intellectual Property Management Advisor have been in close
cooperation and have signed confidentiality agreements with private companies.
Regarding financial assets, proper management through fixed deposits was conducted taking into
consideration effective utilization and safety of surplus funds.
Regarding the College, the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities has promoted discussions
regarding management of intellectual property.

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⑲Evaluation by the Corporation (interim evaluation in September, 2007)
Mid-term Plans⑲Annual Plans
Achievement of annual plans and reasoning for evaluations

Ⅳ Measures that Should Be Taken to Achieve Goals Regarding Internal Investigations and Evaluations of Situations Concerning
Education/Research and Organizations/Administration
Item

1 Specific measures regarding implementation of internal investigations and evaluations（1） Internal investigations and evaluations shall be conducted on a regular basis by theInternal Affairs Committee, and the results of the investigations and evaluations shallbe disclosed within and outside the University.

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（1） Internal investigations and evaluations regarding content of education andresearch will be conducted utilizing the respective evaluation organizations for
the University and the Junior College Division. The results of investigations andevaluations will be disclosed within and outside the University, and feedback will
be given to faculty and administrative staff.

(1)(The University of Aizu)
Regarding the items included in corporation evaluations, internal investigations and evaluations
were implemented through utilization of the Evaluation Office. The FY 2006 evaluation results weredisclosed to the public in the section for "Corporation Information" on the University's website.

Ｃ(The Junior College Division)(1-1) The Evaluation Committee conducts progress management and evaluations pertaining to
mid-term goals and annual plans.
(1-2) The Evaluation Committee discusses results of checks of annual plans, which are thenreported to the Chairperson of the Board of Executives via the Deans and Directors Council.
These results are announced publicly within and outside the College, along with the results ofevaluation by the Prefectural Evaluation Committee.
（2） The University will receive appropriate external audits by certified public accountants,
etc. regarding financial situations and administration/operation of the University, andthe results of external audits will be disclosed to the public.

（2） The University will conduct internal audits to improve the internal check system.
The University will also receive appropriate audits by accounting auditors andcorporate auditors on a regular basis, and the results of audits will be disclosed
to the public via the University website, etc.

B(2) Corresponding to the FY 2007 audit plans, internal audits were conducted focusing on researchexpenses.
In addition, discussions began in order to establish a system for prevention of inappropriate use of
public research funds, in response to a request from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology. It was decided to establish the Office for Promotion of Measures forPrevention of Inappropriate Conduct Regarding Research Funds, Etc. from FY 2008.
Audit contracts were concluded with accounting auditors, and accounting audit was conducted.
Audit by auditors for research expenses, etc. was conducted.
Regarding the FY 2006 settlement of accounts, as the result of internal audits, reports on audit byaccounting auditors and opinions of auditors described that financial statements, etc. wereappropriate, the statements were submitted and approved by the Prefecture. Following this, thesettlement of accounts was disclosed on the University website on October 10, and was announced
to faculty and administrative staff via e-mail on the same date.

Ｂ（3） Internal investigations and evaluations will be carried out effectively, taking into
account consistency with external evaluations, etc., by organizations including
institutes for university accreditation/evaluation and the Evaluation Committee for
Public University Corporations.

（3） Internal investigations and evaluations will be carried out effectively, reflecting theresults of external evaluations by evaluation organizations for accreditation ofuniversities and the Fukushima Prefecture Public University Corporation Evaluation
Committee.

(3) (The University of Aizu)
Regarding the FY 2007 mid-term evaluations, internal evaluations of the Corporation have been
conducted based on the evaluation results by the Evaluation Committee.

Ｃ(The Junior College Division)
Preparation of standards for evaluation will be prepared, taking into consideration results ofexternal evaluations, etc. such as those by third-party organizations for university accreditationand the Prefectural University Evaluation Committee. Progress has also been made on preparationof a system for improvement of efficiency from which internal evaluations and inspections arereflected.

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（4） An organization for evaluation of faculty members shall be established to conduct
evaluations on a regular basis.

（4） Deliberations will be made regarding the role of a faculty evaluation committee, and (4) (The University of Aizu)
with establishment of an appropriate committee, a system for conducting evaluations Opinions were exchanged at the University of Aizu Advisory Council in FY 2007. However,on a regular basis will be prepared.
progress was not made to the point of discussion of details.

Ｄ(The Junior College Division)
Optimal models for evaluation of faculty evaluations were discussed by the Faculty Evaluation
Subcommittee established within the Evaluation Committee, and a rough proposal was created.
However, as the environment has not yet been properly prepared, the College has not yet reacheda stage where it can implement the proposal on a trial basis.
（5） Evaluation criteria shall be prepared using evaluation criteria employed by third-party
evaluation organizations, etc. as reference.

（5） Based on the evaluation policies employed by the Evaluation Committee for Public (5) (The University of Aizu)
University Corporations and institutes for university accreditation/evaluation, as well The evaluations of the Corporation was discussed based on the evaluation results by theas the annual evaluation results, consideration will be given to the perspective from Evaluation Committee. In consequence, the University's original evaluation criteria (D1 and D2)
which internal investigations and evaluations should be conducted.
were introduced for the mid-term evaluations.

C(The Junior College Division)
Evaluation standards will be discussed with reference to evaluation standards used by third-party
evaluation organizations such as the Prefectural University Evaluation Committee and organizations
for university accrediation, etc.

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⑲Evaluation by the Corporation (interim evaluation in September, 2007)
Mid-term Plans⑲Annual Plans
Achievement of annual plans and reasoning for evaluations

Ⅳ Measures that Should Be Taken to Achieve Goals Regarding Internal Investigations and Evaluations of Situations Concerning
Education/Research and Organizations/Administration
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Association or evaluations by the National Institution for Academic Degrees andUniversity Evaluation regularly.

（1） The University will prepare systematically for evaluations by the National
Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation. (Scheduled to be
conducted in FY 2010) (The University of Aizu)(The University of Aizu)
Discussions were made at the second meeting of the Evaluation Office regarding basic data thatwould be necessary to undergo university accreditation/evaluation. In conjunction with informing
members of the Evaluation Office regarding basic data required by the National Institution for
Academic Degrees, summarization of the level of difficulty regarding collection of basic data were
initiated.

（2） Evaluations conducted by the National Institution for Academic Degrees and University
Evaluation will be regularly conducted. (The Junior College Division)（2） Regarding data accumulation, etc. in order to regularly receive evaluations by the
National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation, considerations ofmethods for data accumulation as preparation and examination periods, andconfirmation of sections will be given. (The Junior College Division)(The Junior College)
Progress was made on preparation of standards so that the College can undergo external
evaluations by establishment of a subcommittee to discuss pertinent issues and consideration ofdata necessary for compilation, etc. It was decided that the College would undergo external
evaluations in 2010.

（3） The results of third-party evaluations shall be disclosed to the public.

（3） The results of third-party evaluations will be aggressively disclosed to the public via
the University website, etc.

(3) (The University of Aizu)
Evaluation results conducted by the Prefecture Evaluation Committee were disclosed in thesection for "Corporation Information" on the University's website.

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The results of evaluations by the Prefectural University Evaluation Committee have beenannounced through posting of the information on the University of Aizu's website.

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⑲Evaluation by the Corporation (interim evaluation in September, 2007)
Mid-term Plans⑲Annual Plans
Achievement of annual plans and reasoning for evaluations

Ⅳ Measures that Should Be Taken to Achieve Goals Regarding Internal Investigations and Evaluations of Situations Concerning
Education/Research and Organizations/Administration
Item

3 Specific measures regarding utilization of evaluation results（1） Evaluation data for individuals and departments/divisions regarding research andeducation will be standardized and stored in databases, and the results of evaluations
will be reflected in administration of the University.

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Ａ（1） In parallel with operation of the "Achievement Database System" to be
introduced in FY 2007 (the University of Aizu),
deliberations will be made regarding
standardization of evaluation data for individuals (the University of Aizu) anddepartments/divisions regarding research and education, and storing of the data in
databases.

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(1) (The University of Aizu)
A working group was established for classification and collection of accredition/evaluation basic
data, and classification and organization of evaluation data for education and research were
initiated.

Ｃ(The Junior College Division)
Discussions were conducted on standardization of evaluation data, etc. and creation of a databasefor this data, through consideration and preparation of evaluation standards for facultyorganizations and individual faculty members.

C（2） Deliberations regarding faculty training programs responding to the evaluation results
will be made by the organization for faculty development (FD).

（2） An organization for faculty development (FD) will be established for deliberations
regarding faculty training programs necessary based on evaluation results.

(2) (The University of Aizu)
Regarding future plans, etc. in order to advance concrete faculty development (FD), projects werediscussed at the meeting of the Deans and Directors Council held on September 19 and October 5.
Establishment of a committee in order to discuss these plans was determined, and preparation of
establishment has been in progress.
In addition, student class evaluation for the second semester was conducted through operation of
the new clerical management system, and the evaluation results were disclosed to students andfaculty members.
Furthermore, a faculty member from the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, which has been
evaluated as the top-ranked undergraduate education program in engineering in the United States,
was invited to the University, and a series of lectures for faculty and administrative staff was heldon management of academic affairs.

D(The Junior College Division)
The Faculty Development Subcommittee was established, and discussed methods for utilization of
student class evaluations and measures for FD to be used by the College. In addition, in order toraise awareness of FD and to obtain materials for discussion of the direction the College will takeregarding FD, a survey of all faculty members on FD was taken.

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（3-1) Results of third-party evaluations will be disclosed to the public via the
University website, etc.

(The University of Aizu)（3-1） Internal evaluation of the Corporation and evaluation results conducted by the Prefecture
Evaluation Committee were disclosed in the section for "Corporation Information" on the
University's website.

（3-2) The evaluation results will be utilized in the process of internal investigations
and evaluations, and results of improvement, etc. will also be disclosed to the public.

（3-2） Regarding results of evaluations in FY 2006, for items evaluated as "D" in particular, thereasons the items were evaluated as "D" and measures for improvement were analyzed and utilized
for consideration of improvement plans. However, public announcement of results of measures for
improvement was not implemented.

C（3） Results of third-party evaluations will be disclosed to the public via the Internet, andutilized in the process of internal investigations and evaluations to contribute tocontinued improvement of university administration. In addition, the results ofimprovement, etc. will also be disclosed to the public.

（3）(The Junior College Division)(3-1) The results of evaluations by third parties such as the Prefectural University Evaluation
Committee and organizations for university accreditation will be announced proactively throughposting of the information on the University of Aizu's website.
(3-2) The results of external evaluations by the Prefectural University Evaluation Committee andorganizations for university accreditation, etc. will be carried out by the Evaluation Committee using
the PDCA cycle (plan-do-check-act), and feeback will be provided to the College to raiseawareness and to create a common understanding of the evaluations. In addition, the results ofimprovements made in response to the evaluations will also be announced. External evaluations
other than those by the Prefectural University Evaluation Committee have not yet been carried out.

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Item⑲EVALUATION

V. Measures to Be Taken to Achieve Goals Regarding Provision of Information on Situations Concerning Education/Research andOrganizations/Administration

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（1） By improving the content of the University website and holding the Open Campus
programs, understandings of the University among general citizens as well as
prospective students will be further promoted.

Item（1） （1-1） Proactive public relations activities will be carried out through the
University website, campus tours for visitors, etc.

(The University of Aizu)（1-1） Work regarding improvement of a system for publicity for the University was conducted
through a continued employment of a commissioned staff member in charge of publicity. Regarding
the University's website, more prompt updating has been conducted, and the construction of the
top page has focused on advertising preferred information using banners and photos.
Regarding campus tours, this staff member has put increased emphasis on proactively handlinghands-on tours of facilities such as UBIC and the LML in addition to regular campus tours. Eightytwo tours were conducted as of the end of March. Furthermore, acceptance of three groups ofjunior high schools for the workplace experience program was conducted at the University, and thestudents edited computer music, created programs, etc.

（1-2） More effective public relations activities will be implemented by promptly
updating and further improving the University website.

（1-2） Two more spaces for headlines were added to the front-page news as well as prompt
updating of "Campus News" in order to publicize more news items promptly. In addition, use ofbanners, etc have been employed for events, such as "Open Campus," and other announcementswith high priority, in an effort to further increase the effectiveness of publicity.

（1-3） "Open Campus" programs will be held during the University Festival period.

（1-3） The University held the summer stage of the open campus on August 3, and on October 6,
the University held the fall stage of the open campus in conjunction with the University Festival,
and at that time, the open laboratory event, "Open Labs-Opening of Faculty Offices/Laboratories
in 2007-" was held.
(Fifteen offices were open to the public in 2006, and twenty-four were open in 2007.)【The Student Affairs Division was evaluated with a Grade of A.】（1-4） The University will accept junior/senior high school students, etc. on
educational trips to the University in order to inform them of the characteristicsof the University, aiming at increasing the number of students who will apply foradmission to the University as well as increasing publicity for the University.
（The University of Aizu）(1-4) Five groups of junior/senior high schools have been accepted for educational trips at the
University as of the end of March. (Four groups from elementary, and junior/senior high schools
in the Prefecture, and one group from a junior high school outside Fukushima)
Instruction for operation of computers by University students, hands-on multimedia experience
tours at UBIC and campus tours were conducted.
Acceptance of junior high schools, etc. for the workplace experience program has been
implemented
at the University.

Ａ(The Junior College Division)(1-1) Proactive activities were carried out bye the Public Relations Committee and the Entrance
Examination Committee for publicity of the College through creation of the College's website andprovision of observational tours of the College.
(1-2) The College's website was proactively updated or a regular basis (72 updates total).
(1-3) The Entrance Examination Committee was the main organization in charge of open campus
events, and they were held in conjunction with the College's festival.

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（2） Excellent educational and research activities and achievements of the University will
be stored in databases. In addition, images and concepts regarding public relations(fundamental policies) of the University will be established through cooperation fromlocal communities and the mass media, and strategic public relations will beaggressively carried out in and outside Japan.

（2） （2-1） Through improvement of the University website and publications as well as
utilization of mass media, public relations will be carried out proactively.

（2-2） With exchange activities with universities, etc. abroad and via the University
website, information regarding the University will be made available to the world
proactively. （The University of Aizu）(The University of Aizu)(2-1) Efforts have been made to make periodic improvements and updates to contents of thecampus news section of the University's website, and due diligence regarding provision of materials
containing information regarding holding of sponsored academic conferences, etc. and researchachievements thereof to media outlets has been carried out for proactive involvement in publicity
activities.
(2-2) "Campus News", information regarding researchers, and research achievements, etc. wereposted in Japanese and English on the University website and the University information has beentransmitted worldwide. In addition, information on the University's international activities, including
conclusion of inter-university exchange agreements and international exchanges, etc. between
students and researchers with universities abroad and international exchanges, etc. were also
posted in Japanese and English on the University website and the website for the Center for
Strategy of International Programs(The Junior College Division)(2-1) The College's website was updated on a continuous basis, and proactive publicity for theCollege was carried out through provision of information to various media outlets such as
newspapers and television.

ＡA（3） Deliberations will be made regarding the method for promotion of effective
construction of databases, from a viewpoint that educational and research activities offaculty members should be considered as assets of the University.

（3） In parallel with operation of the "Achievement Database System" to be
introduced in FY 2007 (the University of Aizu),
deliberations will be made regarding
the construction of databases pertaining to educational and research activities offaculty members.

(3) Discussions on establishment of a working group regarding the "Faculty Members' Achievement
Database" were initiated.

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Profiles for instructors of dispatched lectures were made and announced. Progress is also being
made on discussions for construction of a database, etc. regarding this information, which will be
carried out by the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities.

B（4） Through periodic publication of Technical Reports, educational and research
activities of the University and cultural resources within the University will be widely
open to the public.

（4） Through publication of "Technical Reports," educational and research activitiesof the University will be disclosed to the public. （The University of Aizu）(The University of Aizu)(4) An annual report by the Center for Cultural Research and Studies was issued in March.
Regarding an annual report by the School of Computer Science and Engineering for FY 2006, due tofailure of the Achievement System, preparation for issuance in the early part of FY 2008 has been
made.

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(The Junior College Division)
The Annual Research Review was made in CD-ROM format, and was also posted on the College's
website in its entirety.

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1 Specific measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding maintenance and utilization, etc. of facilities and equipment

Item⑲EVALUATION

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（1） From the perspective of improvement of education and research functions looking
toward the future and cooperation with local communities, fundamental policies
regarding campus plans will be established and put into practice.

（1） Assessment and survey of current situations regarding maintenance of the campus
shall be conducted from various points of view.

(1) Opinions regarding shortages of rooms and offices for faculty members in the Research
Quadrangles were exchanged at a meeting of the Deans and Directors Council, andconsideration of effective utilizations of facilities in the Research Quadrangles began.
Regarding the College, information on the situation regarding management regarding
maintenance of campus facilities was compiled, surveys on feasibilty of renovations weretaken, and discussion of necessary renovation of campus facilities were discussed.

（2） Creation of a model campus coexisting with nature in corporation with local
communities, taking into account green preservation and existing natural environments
will be carried out.

（2） Based on the policies of the University of Aizu Nature-Friendly Maintenance
Program Examination Committee, efforts will be directed toward green
preservation in cooperation with community organizations, etc.
In addition, creation of a campus open to the region will be carried out throughpublic relations activities regarding these efforts and outdoor facilities coexistingwith nature, and through promotion of use of those facilities.

(2) Aiming at construction of an open campus to local communities and a system ofcollaboration and cooperation with local residents and related institutions, planting of flowers
by volunteers, acorn picking and planting by children from kindergartens, the walking trail
maintained by the Nature-Friendly Maintenance Program, the waterside park (plantingsite/biotope/resting area), etc. were posted on a page created for introduction of thesefacilities on the University's website, to help promote campus development open to thecommunity.

（3） For maintenance of facilities, effort will be directed towards handling of timely issues,
such as reinforcement of earthquake resistance, and introduction of universal design*,
etc.

（3） Based on the results of surveys and future policies regarding universal design
within the University, further efforts will be made to creation of facilities that are
universally user-friendly.

(3) Based on the project designated by Fukushima Prefecture, "Guidelines for Universal Design for
Public Facilities in Fukushima Prefecture," in order to establish policies to correspond to theseguidelines (necessity and methods for upgrading and repair of hardware, and feasibility of "soft"
measures, and determination of priorities, etc.) in the future, an inspection of the current situation
has been carried out.
Improvements for urgent measures have been made as necessary, for example, steepness of slopesin the walkways in the main hall outside were made less severe, snow nets were set up, signs insideand outside buildings, staircase rails and doors were repaired, and location of card readers were
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（4） For replacement and repairs of equipment based on long-term maintenance plans,
environmentally-friendly systems will be adopted, in terms of LCC (Life Cycle Cost)*,resource saving, energy conservation, and limited emissions of carbon dioxide.

（4） Based on the results of energy conservation assessments and actual utilization of (4) According to the results of energy conservation examinations conducted by the Energy
various facilities, efforts will be directed toward utilization of facilities and Conservation Center, Japan, the quantity of consumed energy and the situation regarding
replacement of equipment, which will lead to reduction in LCC (Life Cycle Cost), operational management of equipment at the University were both considered appropriate.
resource saving, and energy conservation.
In addition, the FY 2008 implementation plan was made for inclusion of replacement of central
monitoring systems, automatic control units and security systems which are aging and becoming
obsolete due to years of use. The following will be possible if the replacement is conducted:① Safe and stable operation of equipment after improvement of monitoring functions② Power and cost saving maintenance by remote monitoring③ Improvement of energy conservation for equipment operation by reproduction analysis regarding
for consumed energy data
④ Air-conditioning and lighting control corresponding to room entrance and/or exit (start-stop
control)（5） Maintenance of facilities will be conducted in conjunction with operation/managementof facilities with thorough understanding of the concept of facilities management,
referring to methods adopted by private companies, etc.

（5） Toward implementation of facilities management (FM)* methods, various (5)investigations and review for improvement will be carried out, and new ① Space (availability and demand, frequency of use)approaches will be taken, in terms of space, quality, and cost.
Opinions regarding shortages of rooms and offices for faculty members in the Research
Quadrangles were exchanged at a meeting of the Deans and Directors Council, and considerationsof effective utilization of facilities in the Research Quadrangles began. (The Administrative Section)

Ａ② Quality (comfort, convenience, safety, longevity, user satisfaction, etc.)
In order to promote policies to correspond to "Guidelines for Universal Design for Public Facilities
in Fukushima Prefecture" in the future, an inspection of the current situation has been carried out.
Improvements for urgent measures have been made as necessary.

（6） Considerable effort will be directed towards introduction of new maintenanceapproaches, such as utilization of external funding including competitive funding anddonations, etc., and introduction of ESCO (Energy Service Company)* and PFI (Private
Finance Initiative.)*（6） Deliberations will be made as to whether or not ESCO projects should be
introduced, and consideration will also be given to details of potential projects.

③ Cost (Mid and long-term maintenance plans and cost optimization, measures for energy
conservation)
Replacement plans for energy conservation examinations, new energy conservation measures,
review of long-term maintenance plans and replacement of central monitoring systems, etc. werecreated. In addition, inspections of effects pertaining to energy conservation measures
implemented heretofore and introduction of ESCO projects have been discussed. (The Facilities
Section)(6) In accordance with the results of feasibility surveys for introduction of the ESCO projects
subject to Prefecture's facilities in general including the University, which were conducted by thePrefecture, energy conservation measures have been in progress at the University, improvement offacilities which enables early investment recovery and drastic energy reduction were notrecognized, and it was resulted that introduction of the projects were not appropriate.
In the future, improvement of operation of facilities, minor improvement, installation of energyconserving equipment at the time of replacement of facilities will be promoted.

ＣＢ（7） In accordance with relevant laws, measures taken by the national government and the（7） A firm understanding of current situations and compilation of data toward formulation
government of Fukushima Prefecture, etc., establishment of environmental criteria forof environmental policies of the University will be conducted, and deliberations on the
the University will be discussed, and measures for economization in water and power
establishment of environmental criteria will be made.
consumption, recycling, reduction of waste, and energy saving, etc. will be promoted. In
addition, the implementation results will be analyzed accurately and announced within
the university.

(7) Collection and review of data regarding electricity, gas and water utilities expenses through FY
2006 were conducted, and information pertaining to environmental policies established by thePrefecture and other universities were also collected. Discussion on establishment of the
University environmental policies began, and a draft regarding with matter was created.

（8） Deliberations will be made regarding measures for effective use of outdated computers. （8） In order to promote utilization of reusable computers, etc. within the University,
information regarding those computers will be collected and provided from/to
University personnel.

(8) In order to promote utilization of reusable computers, etc. within the University, information
regardig those computers were collected. The collected information was posted on the University
website, and was provided through internal mail.

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VI. Measures that Should Be Taken to Achieve Important Goals Regarding Other Business Operations
Item

2 Measures to Be Taken to Achieve Goals Regarding Healthcare and Safety Management

Item

VI. Measures that Should Be Taken to Achieve Important Goals Regarding Other Business Operations

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（1） Based on the content of relevant laws, etc., effort will be made towards promotion ofcomprehensive safety and health measures, and improvement of safety and healthenvironments, through proper assignment of qualified health management staff,
provision of thorough safety education for faculty and administrative personnel, andpreparation of various manuals, etc.

（1） （1-1） Based on the content of relevant laws, including the Industrial Safety and Health （1-1） Based on the content of relevant laws, etc., qualified health management staff (health
Law, qualified health management staff and health promoters will be properly assigned. promoters) were selected.
（1-2） Provision of thorough safety education for faculty and administrative personnel
will be aimed at, through appointment of a physician in charge of health management
and activities of the Health Committee.
（1-3） Efforts will be made towards promotion of comprehensive safety and healthmeasures, and improvement of safety and health environments, through preparation ofvarious manuals, etc.

（2） Efforts shall be made toward realization of periodic health checks for all students,
faculty and administrative staff.

（1-2） Basic lifesaving (Automatic External Defibrillator - AED) workshops were held forcommissioned staff in May in order to carry out thorough safety education.
Regarding the College, the Director General of the Aizu Regional Social Health and Welfare
Department, as an on-site medical advisor, the Health Management Committee was established. As
a result of deliberations of this committee in FY 2006, it was decided that a life-saving techniques
lecture and self-diagnosis of mental health conditions would be conducted. 20 faculty members
and administrative staff participated in the life-saving techniques lecture, and learned about
emergency first-aid procedures, including use of AED (automated external defibrilator) equipmentfrom a lecturer from the fire department. Regarding self-diagnosis of mental health conditions, inorder to increase awareness and knowledge of participants' own symptoms and of surrounding
persons, all faculty and administrative staff were handed a check sheet on information regarding
mental health.

（1-3） A fire drill was implemented in September, and awareness of locations of AED on campus
andmethods for use of stretchers were spread. Efforts were made for promotion of safety and healthmeasures.
An AED machine has been placed at the College. In addition to this, regarding management oftheworkplace environment, efforts have been made to improve environmental conditions, based on
ordinances regarding workplace health standards. Management regarding maintaining of air quality（2） Efforts shall be made toward realization of periodic health checks for all students,(2) Multiple reminders for periodic health check-ups were sent via e-mail to all faculty andfaculty and administrative staff by raising their awareness of the importance of periodic administrative staff to raise awareness of the check-ups, and proactive efforts were made toward
health checks through activities of the Health Committee, etc. (The University of Aizu realization of the health check-ups for all employees of the Corporation.
and the Junior College Division)
Efforts were made so that 100% of the College's faculty and administrative staff could undergo
health check-ups by announcing separate dates for check-ups for prefectural employees whenemployees of the College cannot make appointments arranged for specific dates for the College. In
addition, administrative staff requiring secondary examinations were instructed to promptly undergo
the relevant examinations. Regarding students, announcements were made that students should
undergo health exams held at the time of guidance meetings in April. Students who did notundergo the health examinations at that time were instructed to undergo the exams on an individual
basis at a different time.

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（3） Efforts shall be made so that health management for students, faculty andadministrative personnel, from the standpoint of mental and physical health, will be
improved without delay, by providing counseling through interviews with a counselor.

（3） Efforts will be made so that the Student Counseling Room and the Nurse's Office will
be made known and more accessible to students, faculty and administrative personnel.

（3） At the time of the orientation held on April 3, 2007, for newly admitted students, time was set
aside for explanations to be given by the school counselor and school nurse, and documents
regarding the counselor's and nurse's rooms were also handed out, so that students would beaware of the rooms' activities when they need to use them.
In addition, to make the nurse's room more accessible to students, the room was moved from theAdministrative Complex to the Research Quadrangles in April of 2007.

（4） As information security safeguards, the adequate number of specialists on security
maintenance will continue to be assigned, in order to maintain the present systems for
operation.

（4） (4-1) The security system will be maintained by the Information Systems andTechnology Center staff (the University of Aizu) and commissioned operation
management companies.

(4-1) The security system has been maintained by faculty and staff of the Information Systems
and Technology Center staff (the University of Aizu) and commissioned operation managementcompanies.

C(4-2) Research will be conducted in order to respond to expected technologicaland system-based changes regarding information security.

（5） As provision of necessary crime prevention equipment, crime prevention and guardsystems in and outside the buildings will be maintained.

(4-2) Surveys regarding security were conducted in conjunction with consideration of installationof service-oriented systems. In addition, a fingerprint verification system was partially introduced.
Regarding the College, the College proposedl specifications for highly secure measures for the(4-3) Improvement of the qualifications and quality of staff members specializing in
new system scheduled for installation in FY 2008, as it will have not only a firewall, but IDS andinformation processing will be aimed at through participation in seminars on information anti-spam filtering.
security.
(4-3) Administrative staff participated in seminars related to information security. (Training
seminars by universities in the Tohoku Region)
Efforts were made to improve abilities regarding security for faculty and administrative staff
through having them participate in training seminars such as the online "Information Security
Seminar" and "training for network management staff", which were held by the National Institute ofInformatics.
（5） Locations which may pose concerns regarding potential danger in situations such(5) For prevention of accidents relevant to accumulated snow on the roof above the eastern
as natural disasters (snow disasters, typhoon, etc.) and crime (robbery, etc.) on
entrances of the Research Quadrangles (above the faculty parking lots) due to snow falling from
campus, appropriate countermeasures will be taken as necessary.
the eaves, snow fences on roofs were installed.
In addition, for prevention of disasters and crime, manuals regarding inspection
As preventative measures against theft and reoccurence of traffic accidents, strengthening of theand security patrol of various facilities and locations on campus will be improved,emphasis on security patrols in relevant areas, reminders on locking of doors and proper selfand map exercises, etc will be carried out.
managed preventative measures were set on campus.
In addition to this, "the University of Aizu Manual for Response to Receipt of an Earthquake Early
Warning" was created and announced on campus for spreading of prompt and appropriate early
responses in the event of an earthquake.
On the other hand, in order to promptly respond to wind/water damage, fire, electrical blackouts
due to typhoons and earthquakes, a manual for equipment inspections and strengthening of
security patrolling were reviewed and improved.
At the Junior College Division, as an anti-crime measure, security guards have been placed on
campus every Sunday from this fiscal year.

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etc. in regard to safety and disaster prevention, training programs regarding actionplans in the event of disasters and disaster prevention drills shall be conducted basedon University s disaster prevention measure manuals.

（6） For promotion of improvement and enhancement of systems and functions in theevent of disasters, disaster prevention measure manuals will be reviewed basedon lessons learned from disasters in recent years and actual situations
concerning handling of disasters/accidents on campus, and effective training anddrills will be conducted.

(6) Regarding the "University of Aizu Manual for Response to Disasters," etc. created in FY 2002,
discussions on revisions and additions to the contents of these documents were conducted basedon creation of the Prefecture's manual for response to disasters and the University's flow chart formeasures responding to accidents, taking into consideration the lessons learned in recent years on
issues pertaining to earthquakes and typhoons, etc.
In addition, basic lifesaving (Automatic External Defibrillator - AID) workshops were held in May,and a fire drill was implemented in September and an explanation was provided regarding locationsof AEDs on campus and methods for use of stretchers, and fire smoke drill was conducted.

（7） Proper repair and maintenance of facilities and equipment in terms of safety
management will be carried out, so that these facilities and equipment can be used andoperated correctly and appropriately in the event of a disaster.

（7） Based on the situation concerning natural deterioration of facilities, equipment,
and security systems, as well as the inspection results, etc., long-term
maintenance plans will be reviewed, and proper maintenance and management offacilities and equipment will be carried out.

(7) Based on the situation concerning natural deterioration of facilities and systems, as well as theinspection results, etc., long-term maintenance plans were reviewed, and the FY 2008
implementation plans were created.
In these plans, replacement of the central monitors, etc. which enable safe, pleasant and energyconserving control operation was planned, and to higher-security more durable security systems
which use convenient and multifunctional IC cards were also planned for replacement.

（8） Efforts shall be made to maintain and improve buildings and facilities required for the
University as a campus designated as an emergency evacuation area for local
communities in the event of large-scale disasters, such as earthquakes.

（8） Proper maintenance and management of the University field and green zone on
campus will be carried out, as an "emergency evacuation area" in AizuWakamatsu City.
Proper maintenance and management of facilities will also be carried out, so that
fundamental functions and capabilities as buildings can be maintained, to ensure
preparedness for requests from the city for "emergency evacuation centers(buildings)" in the future.

(8) Efforts have been made regarding proper maintenance and management of the University fieldand green zone on campus. Regarding buildings, efforts were made regarding comprehensive
maintenance and management of fundamental functions and capabilities of buildings. (earthquake
resistance, fire-resistance, universal design, water supply and drainage health specifications, airconditioning, broadcasting, and information transfer, etc.)
In addition, in order to promptly respond to wind/water damage, fire, electrical blackouts due totyphoons and earthquakes, a manual for security patrol of various facilities and locations on
campus was reviewed and improved.

（9） On the occurrence of large-scale disasters, cooperation with the Prefectural
Government, local municipal governments, the police and the fire authorities, etc. shallbe promoted to facilitate their disaster-relief activities, through utilizing assets ownedby the University, such as solidly structured buildings and telecommunication facilities,etc.

（9） Necessary examinations and preparations will be conducted regarding utilizationof facilities on campus in the event of large-scale disasters, responding toconsultations and requests from relevant organizations.

(9) The University's athletic field was provided as an emergency heliport for emergency firefighting helicopters and police helicopters for contribution to creation of a network for rescue andsearch activities. (Eight emergency landings at the heliport were made this fiscal year.)（10） Through opening of the University park, trails and other University facilities, theUniversity shall keep close relations with local residents, the school for thehandicapped and the local kindergarten towards improvement of cooperation between
the said entities, in the event of disasters.

（10） Through active publicity regarding activities for opening of the University (10) Towards creating a campus open to the community and construction of a framework forfacilities, use of campus facilities throughout the year, and efforts toward green collaboration and cooperation with local residents and relevant local organizations, planting ofpreservation in cooperation with local communities, the University will build flowers by a volunteer organization on campus and events for acorn collecting for children in a
deeper cooperation with relevant parties.
nearby kindergarten were held, and as part of projects to encourage contact with nature,
introduction of an on-campus walking trail and waterside park (planting site / biotope / restingarea) were posted on the University's website on a page specifically created for this purpose.

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4. Other evaluations(1) Budgets, plans pertaining to revenues and expenditures, andfinancial plans※As described on the attached document, Project
Achievement Report(2) Situations regarding short-term loans※ FY 2007 Plans:
Short-term loan limit: 800 million yen (This is theestimation for urgent necessity of funds corresponding to delay of
acceptance of operational subsidies and occurrence of accidents,
etc.)※ FY 2007 Results: None
(3) Plans to transfer valuable property or offer valuable property
as collateral※ FY 2007 Plans: None
※ FY 2007 Results: None

Details

Estimated cost

- Repair work on theouter walls of the
Research
Quadrangles (theUniversity of Aizu)- Replacement ofplates for heatexchange equipment(the University ofAizu)- Repair work forwater pipes in
the gym (JuniorCollege Division)- Replacement of
outdoor lights

A total of 50 million
yen

Financial sources
Operational
subsidies※ FY 2007 Results(4) Use of reserve funds※ FY 2007 Plans:
If there is surplus after the settlement of accounts, the surplus
will be used for improvement in the quality of education andresearch, and improvement of organizational operation,
facilities and equipment.
※ FY 2007 Results: None(5) Items regarding business operations provided for in
Prefectural rulesa. Plans regarding facilities and equipment※ FY 2007 Plans

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Details

Estimated cost

Financial sources- Repair work on theouter walls of the
Research
Quadrangles (theUniversity of Aizu)- Replacement ofplates for heatexchange equipment(the University ofAizu)- Repair work forwater pipes in
the gym (JuniorCollege Division)- Replacement of
outdoor lights

34 million yen

Operational
subsidies

5 million yen

4 million yen

2 million yen
A total of 45 millionyenb. Plans regarding personnel affairs※ FY 2007 Plans(a) Selection and employment of internationally-recognizedexcellent scholars from within and outside Japan, throughproactive recruiting activities based on the principle of open
invitation.

c. Plans regarding use of accumulated funds※ FY 2007 Plans: None
※ FY 2007 Results: None(b) “Proper” administrative personnel of the Public University
corporation who have specialized knowledge and abilities will be
employed hereafter.
※ FY 2007 Results(a) Public invitation of applicants for faculty positions in its
initial stage has only included broad descriptions of positions
available.
Toward employment of individuals for faculty
positions, laboratories and job titles are considered in the processof selection of candidates.
According to this policy, internationally-recognized excellent
scholars were selected from within and outside Japan.
- Employed as of April 1, 2007: Japanese: 6, non-Japanese: 4(SOFT:2, CLR:3, ISTC:1, UBIC:1, Junior College:3)- Employed as of October 1, 2007: Japanese: 3, non-Japanese:2(SOFT: 1, HARD:1, ISTC:1, Junior College:2)- Employed as of April 1, 2008: Japanese : 3 (Information
Systems:1, ISTC:1, Junior College:1)(b) Policies regarding employment of administrative personnel ofthe Public University Corporation were determined. Based onthese policies, examinations for employment of administrative
staff as personnel of the Public University Corporation have been
conducted for the first time. In order to foster administrative
personnel who are well-versed in distinctive business operations
for universities at an early juncture, capable individuals who
have work experience were employed.
- Employed as of February 1, 2008: 1 individual (Student Affairs
Division)- Employed as of April 1, 2008: 1 individual (Student Affairs
Division)
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Department of Industrial
Information Sciences (120)Department of Food and Nutrition
Sciences (80)Department of Social Welfare
Sciences (100)(Reference) Outline of the University of Aizu
(1) Outline of the Public University Corporation※ The names of universities established by the Public
University Corporation, the University of Aizu:
The University of Aizu and the Junior College Division of
the University of Aizu

(2) Number of students
FY 2006249

FY 2007257

Students enrolled in the
Undergraduate School (capacity:960)

1,032

1,043

1,057

Students enrolled in the Graduate
School (capacity: 270)

201

172

153

【The Junior College Division】
Students admitted to the JuniorCollege Division (capacity: 150)
Department of Industrial
Information Sciences (60)Department of Food and Nutrition
Sciences (40)Department of Social Welfare
Sciences
Students enrolled in the JuniorCollege Division (capacity: 300)

FY 2005
179

FY 2006163

FY 2007
162

76

63

65

42

47

45

61

53

52

336

341

327

128

83

89

92

113

114

107

of the Board of Executives: 1, Regents: 4, Auditors 2)
Shigeaki Tsunoyama
The Chairperson of the Board of Executives
The Vice-chairperson of the Board of Executives
Ｎikolay N. Mirenkov(concurrently serving as the Vice-president and theDean of the Graduate School of Computer Scienceand Engineering)
Kenichi Kuroda
Regent (Education and Academic Affairs)(concurrently serving as the Dean of theUndergraduate School of Computer Science andEngineering)
Jirou Iwase
Regent (Management and Publicity)
Takashi Saito
Regent (General Affairs and Financial Affairs)(concurrently serving as the Director General of
the Administrative Office)Kazuhisa Makita
Regent (Junior College Division) (concurrently
serving as
the Dean of the Junior College Division)
Kenichi Arima
Part-time auditor (the Chairperson of the Board of
Executive of Koriyama Shinkin Bank)
Kouzou KurikiPart-time auditor (Representative of Kuriki
Kouzou’s Office, the Certified Public Accountant)※ Address:
The University of Aizu Aza Kami-Iawase 90, Oaza
Tsuruga, Ikki-machi, Aizu-Wakamatsu
The Junior College Division Aza Monden 1-1, Oaza
Yahata, Ikki-machi, Aizu-Wakamatsu
FY 2005247138(3) Executives, faculty and administrative personnel (as of April
1, 2008)【Executives】 (Chairperson of the Board of Executives: 1, Vice-chairperson※ Chairperson of the Board of Executives (concurrently
serving as the University President): Shigeaki Tsunoyama【The University of Aizu】
Students admitted to theUndergraduate School (capacity:240)

140【Administrative Personnel】
The University of Aizu
- Regular full-time faculty members: 94 (including the Chairperson andVice-chairperson of the Board of Executives and Regents)- Regular full-time administrative personnel members: 53
The Junior College Division- Regular full-time faculty members: 30 (including a Regent and research
associates)- Regular full-time administrative personnel members: 13120

(4) Fundamental goals of the University
Overall structure, etc. of the University of Aizu
The University of Aizu was founded in 1993 as the first university in Japan to solely specialize in computer sciences. The
University has been striving for nurturing of excellent researchers and technical experts who can play leading roles in
global society as well as in Japan, in addition to exploring scientific fields of study both from the perspectives of computer
software and hardware at the School of Computer Science and Engineering (Departments of Computer Software andHardware) and the Graduate School of Computer Science and Engineering.
The Junior College Division of the University of Aizu was founded in 1951 as the Aizu Junior College. The JuniorCollege Division has addressed nurturing of human resources who have ability to flexibly adapt to industry in an
information-oriented era (Department of Industrial Information Sciences,) experts in food sciences who have practical skills(Department of Food and Nutrition Sciences,) and professionals in the field of social welfare, based on the spirit of respect forhumanity (Department of Social Welfare Sciences).
These two universities are only higher educational institutions in the Aizu area.
Mission of the Public University Corporation
Contributing to advancing scientific technologies and academic knowledge through nurturing human resources andconducting research in the fields of computer science and engineering, industrial informatics, food and nutritional scienceand social welfare studies, as well as contributing to industrial and cultural promotion
Basic Goals of the Public University Corporation<<The University of Aizu>>
1. Nurturing internationally-viable individuals as researchers, technical experts, leaders and entrepreneurs who will support
technological innovations, rich in creativeness and a high standard of ethics
2. Promoting research and development in computer science and engineering to lead the world and contributing to society andacademia
3. Becoming a center for sustainable development of culture and industry in the local society, by promoting close relations andcooperation with local communities121<<The Junior College Division>>
1. Nurturing professionals with specialized knowledge and skills who will be able to contribute to society
2. Nurturing human resources with wide-ranging education and high ethical standards
3. Contributing to formation of a knowledge-based society by providing opportunities for community-based life-long education
4. Contributing to regional development through collaboration between industry, educational institutions and theadministration of the Junior College
Admission Capacities (as of March 31, 2008)【The University of Aizu】
Undergraduate School of Computer Science and Engineering
Department of Computer Software: 160
Department of Computer Hardware: 80
Graduate School of Computer Science and Engineering
Graduate Department of Information Systems
Master’s Program: 60, Doctoral Program: 5
Graduate Department of Computer Systems
Master’s Program: 60, Doctoral Program: 5【The Junior College Division】
Department of Industrial Information Sciences: 60
Department of Food and Nutrition Sciences: 40
Department of Social Welfare Sciences: 50

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