Comparison between Annual Plans for FY 2007 and 2008 (Note 1: Changes between FY 2006 and FY 2007 are indicated in bold-Gothic.)
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⑲ ANNUAL PLANSEVALUATION⑳ANNUAL PLANSEVALUATIONI 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】

ア
The University of Aizu（ア） 【Undergraduate School】

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.

ａ

Revision of rulings, etc. and public relations activities
restructuring of the departmental system.

ｂ 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.

ｂ

Graduation thesis instruction shall be conducted based upon instruction for small classsizes, and the expectations of students will be respected.

shall be implemented forAB
ｃ With the foundation of logical thinking based on knowledge of mathematics and physics, ｃin addition to knowledge of a broad range of humanities, social sciences, computer
ethics and intellectual property, acquiring competence in computer science andengineering shall be aimed for.

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 andunderstand society, and to cultivate students humane thinking for the purpose ofnurturing well-rounded members of society with a strong sense of values.

ｄ 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.

ｄContents of curriculums shall be revised so that students are assured of acquiring
skills and the latest knowledge regarding software engineering.

ｅｅe-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 toencourage them to upgrade their skills.

C

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

Bａ

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

ｂ

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

ｃWith regard to general education courses and physical activities in the new
curriculum, the Center for Cultural Research and Studies shall play a central rolein encouraging students to at least earnminimum number of academic credits inthese categories required for graduation, with efforts to smoothly operate the
new curriculum.

ｄContents of courses related to software engineering will be improved as a typicalset of courses for students to acquire skills and the latest knowledge related tosoftware engineering.

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

B

B

B

B

B

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 with highrelevance to research to be conducted at the Graduate School shall be provided to
students.

ｇ Consistency between upper division general education at the Undergraduate School and ｇ
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.

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

ｈ Highly professional English language education shall be provided centered on facultyｈmembers who are native-like speakers of English and who have doctoral degrees (Ph.D)
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.

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.

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

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. The 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
.

B

Ｃ

B
ⅰ

B

b-1. Seminars which will use multiple research rooms and collaborative research shall be
proactively promoted.
b-2. Research seminars with the purpose of providing students with exposure to similar
and related areas of study shall be implemented.

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

ｃConsideration of establishment of new inter-graduate departmental courses to improvestudents English proficiency in the Master s Program at the Graduate School shallcontinue .

ｄ Consideration 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,
etc. for working people who wish to study at the University shall be considered.

ｇMethods to allow undergraduate students to take graduate courses and acquirecredits for the courses will be deliberated on by the Academic Affairs Committee,
as an agreement on such methods must be obtained from faculty members.

ｈ

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

ⅰi-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. The 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.

BBB（イ） 【Graduate School】ａ
Smooth operation of the new department, the "Graduate Department ofComputer and Information Systems" which will integrate the existing two
graduate departments, and the "Graduate Department of Information Technology
and Project Management" will be focused on.

Dｂ

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.

B（イ） 【Graduate School】（イ） 【Graduate School】
ａ Restructuring of the fields of study of the Graduate School will be carried out in order to ａ
Deliberation shall be implemented for restructuring the organization of fields of study.
conduct education and research conforming to progress made in computer science andengineering and the computer society.

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

ｆ

C

D

B

A
ｂ

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

ｃ

Giving Master's students English tests both at the time of entrance andcompletion of the program will be considered in order to confirm development ofstudents' language skills.
In addition, consideration of establishment of new inter-graduate departmental
courses to improve students English proficiency in the Master s Program at theGraduate School shall be continued .

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

B

D1

B

ｅ

Concerning conferment of doctoral degrees, an increase of the number of individuals to ｅ
whom degrees will be conferred to shall be aimed at, utilizing the system for confermentof doctoral degrees based on theses submitted by people not enrolled at the Graduate
School and students who withdrew from the program following fulfillment of the standard
academic residence requirement, while maintaining the quality of education at theGraduate School.

e-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, and recommend
them to utilize the Ronpaku system for conferment of doctoral degrees based ontheses submitted by people not enrolled at the Graduate School.
e-2. In-depth management of students progress regarding research by researchadvisors shall be implemented.
e-3. Interim research progress presentation meetings by second-year students in the
Doctoral Program shall be improved.

The Junior College Division

The Junior College Divisionｅe-2. In-depth management of students progress regarding research by researchadvisors shall be implemented.
※ Item e-3 has been included in item e-2.

Cイ（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.

イ（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.

（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.

e-1. Supervision of students by more than one faculty member will be put into
practice on a trial basis, in order to increase the number of students who
successfully complete relevant graduate programs.

C
イ 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.

In addition to provision of guidance programs at the time of admission and at the
beginning of the first and second semesters
to give advice to students regarding
completion of their studies, faculty from each of the deparrtments, centered around themembers of the Student Health and Welfare Committee, will give students motivation
to complete their studies.

（イ） In addition to provision of guidance programs at the time of admission and at the
beginning of the first and second semesters to give advice to students regarding
completion of their studies, faculty from each of the deparrtments, centered around themembers of the Student Health and Welfare Committee, will give students motivation
to complete their studies systematically.

（ウ） Improvement of liberal arts and upper-division courses will be carried out to develop
broad cultural knowledge and high level ethical perspectives, so that students willcapable of making appropriate decisions and acquire general competencies.

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

（ウ） The Junior College will foster decision making abilities and general competencies in its
liberal arts courses and upper-division courses by providing students with knowledge
and perspectives over a broad range of fields outside of their fields of specialization todevelop 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
assigned thems will be improved, centered around specialized courses , graduation
research seminars, and special exercise assignments .

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

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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（2）Measures to be taken for achievement of goals regarding educational content
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】

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】

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 theDeans and Directors Council .

（ａ） Increasing student capacity for the Undergraduate School shall be deliberated on by theDeans and Directors Council.

ＣD2（ｂ） Based on the admission policy, public relations activities to attract more students shallbe proactively implemented with the help from faculty members and students.

（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 actively admitted to the University.
shall be proactively implemented .

Ａ（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 previous year s results of the University Testing Center Examinations shall be
evaluated and selection methods shall be examined.

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

（ｄ） The previous year s results of the University Testing Center Examinations shall be
evaluated, so that the present system for special selection can be more firmly
established.

（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 previous year s results of the University Testing Center Examinations shall be
evaluated, so that the present system for early university entrance can be more firmly
established.

Ａ（ｃ） The previous year s results of the University Testing Center Examinations shall be
evaluated and selection methods shall be examined.

ＣＣ（ｄ） The previous year s results of the University Testing Center Examinations shall be
evaluated, so that the present system for special selection can be more firmly
established.

ＣＢ（ｅ） The previous year s results of the University Testing Center Examinations shall be
evaluated, so that the present system for early university entrance can be more firmly
established.

ＣＣｂ 【Graduate School】
ｂ 【Graduate School】（ａ） Educational environments shall be improved through offering of more conversion courses （ａ） Concerning increase of the number of conversion courses offered, it shall examined, also
for students graduating from undergraduate schools who majored in fields other thantaking into consideration links 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.

ｂ 【Graduate School】（ａ） Concerning increase of the number of conversion courses offered, it shall continue tobe examined , also taking into consideration links with the Undergraduate SchoolＤ（ｂ） Concerning methods for acceptance of mid-career professionals, 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（ｂ） Course durations convenient for attendance by working people will be taken into
consideration by increasing the number of intensive courses and other measures.
In addition, detailed work in preparation for establishment of a satellite campus inTokyo will be started.

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

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

（ｃ） (c-1) In order to assure excellent international students, special consideration for
selection methods for these types of students, etc. shall be continued.
(c-2) For mutual recognition of academic transfer not only with domestic universities
but also with overseas universities, conclusion of agreements with overseas universities
shall be promoted on a practical basis.

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

（ｄ） Early admission/early entrance which allows third-year students of 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.

（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 ofstudents for admission will be announced and publicized via the College's website.

（ａ） Specific details regarding policies of each of the deparments for acceptance ofstudents for admission will be announced and publicized via the open campus eventsand in the College's introductory pamphlet and the website.

（ａ） Specific details regarding policies of each of the deparments for acceptance ofstudents for admission will be announced and publicized via the open campus eventsand in the College's introductory pamphlet and the website.

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

（ｂ） (b-1) High school visitations will be held in August and September for high schools
within the Prefecture. Trends pertaining to students' progression in seeking further
education and employment willl be studied, while carrying out public relations andadvertisement of the College, based on responsibilities delegated to all faculty
members.
(b-2) Efforts will be made to delegate responsibilities to faculty members toproactively participate in events sponsored by companies that plan events forstudents who intend to take entrance examinations, newspaper companies, andexplanatory meetings and educational advancement guidance meetings, regarding public
relations activities.

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

(b-3) Provision of clearer information pertaining to entrance examinations, policies for
acceptance of students for admission for each of the three departments, educational
content, and employment/advancement to higher educational programs will be offeredat Open Campus events, while extending PR activities, utilizing companies which plan
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-3) Provision of clearer information pertaining to entrance examinations, policies for
acceptance of students for admission for each of the three departments, educational
content, and employment/advancement to higher educational programs will be offeredat Open Campus events, while extending PR activities, utilizing companies which plan
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 continue to be held in conjunction with the College's
festival, and the College will be prepared to conduct question and answer
sessions for students who request consultations, and the participation of theirparents or guardians will be welcomed.
(b-5) Effective activities for publicity other than those described above will be.
considered, such as posting of educational advancement network information lists

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

Ｃ（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.

ＡＣ（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.
Regarding university-high school collaboration, based on the agreement on university
high school collaboration with Fukushima Prefecture Gakuho High School, the College
will send faculty members to the high school and accept Gakuho students for courses
offered at the College. In addition to this, based on the agreement on university highschool collaboration with Yamagata City Commercial High School, faculty members of
the College will conduct remote lectures, etc. for the high school.

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

（ｄ） (d-1) Reassesment of the College's introductory pamphlets will be conducted, andthe College's educational objectives and admission policies, etc. will be publicizedin an easily understood manner . Further improvements in the descriptions regarding
the College's educational missions, educational content, and facilities and equipment
will also be made .
(d-2) The College's website will be made more user-friendly and further improvements
will be made in provision of information pertaining to entrance examinations,curriculums, campus life, careers after graduation, and activities for contribution to the
local region.

（ｄ） (d-1) Reassesment of the College's introductory pamphlets will be conducted, andthe College's educational objectives and admission policies, etc. will be publicizedin an easily understood manner . Further improvements in the descriptions regarding
the College's educational missions, educational content, and facilities and equipment
will also be made .
(d-2) The College's website will be made more user-friendly and further improvements
will be made in provision of information pertaining to entrance examinations,curriculums, campus life, careers after graduation, and activities for contribution to the
local region.

ｂ

ｂ

ｂ

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

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

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

イ イ ② Specific measures to be taken for preparation of the curriculum to meet with the（ア） policy on education at the Universityａ (ｱ) The University of Aizuａ 【Undergraduate School】

イ イ ② Specific measures to be taken for preparation of the curriculum to meet with the（ア） policy on education at the Universityａ (ｱ) The University of Aizuａ 【Undergraduate School】

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

（ａ） Based upon a systematic curriculum consisting of the lower division course group andthe upper division course group, lectures and exercises shall be effectively provided to
students.

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

（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 respond to the demands of the times.

（ｂ） For meeting society s demands to nurture excellent specialists, progress shall bemade regarding preparations for reviews on curriculums.

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

（ｃ） For promotion of fostering active human resources in software according to society s
demands, preparations shall be made regarding for review on curriculums.

（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.

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

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

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

Ａ

Ｂ

Ａ

Ａ

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

Ｂ

Ｂ
ｂ 【Master s Program】（ａ） Issues pertaining to unification of the academic term systems used by Undergraduate
and Graduate Schools shall be clarified.

ＤＤ１（ｂ） Curriculums of the Graduate School corresponding to the new curriculum of theUndergraduate School shall be considered.

（ｂ） Consistency of curriculum with the Undergraduate School education shall be improved（ｂ） Improvement of curriculums shall be deliberated on, in consideration of interaction withby operating in conjunction with research-driven education at the Undergraduate School
education in the Undergraduate School
so that Undergraduate School students who are planning to go on to the Graduate
School can conduct research, once they are in the Graduate School.

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

（ｃ） In order to establish a program for fostering of IT specialists, progress shall bemade regarding preparations for review of curriculums.

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

（ｄ） (d-1) New subjects which should be recognized as inter-departmental courses for the
Graduate School of Computer Science and Engineering of the University of Aizu shallbe examined.
(d-2) New courses which should be offered to students as inter-departmental courses
for respective graduate departments shall be examined.
(d-3) The Center for Language Research shall continue to examine interdepartmental courses to improve students English proficiency.

（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.

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

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

Ｃ（ｃ） The Leading-edge IT Specialist Program shall be inaugurated in order to conduct
practical education for fostering of software specialists.

ＢＡ（ｄ） (d-1) New subjects which should be recognized as inter-departmental courses for the
Graduate School of Computer Science and Engineering of the University of Aizu shallbe examined.
(d-2) New courses which should be offered to students as inter-departmental courses
for respective graduate departments shall be examined.
(d-3) The Center for Language Research shall continue to examine interdepartmental courses to improve students English proficiency.

ＤＤ１（ｅ） Creative Factory Seminar presentations shall continue and the achievements ofseminars shall be evaluated by the Academic Affairs Committee members,in orderto fulfill the quality of the seminars.

ＢＡ

（ｆ） Education, so that students will be able to give internationally viable presentations will
be offered, such as encouraging students to listen to various presentations beyond theirmajors 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） Presentation Seminars shall be fulfilled and training for effective presentation skills foracademic conferences shall be implemented（ｆ） Presentations by students suitable for international settings shall be aimed forthrough a requirement for students in the Leading-edge IT Specialist Program topresent their research achievements at international conferences.

ｃ 【Doctoral Program】（ａ） Individuals who can become independent researchers in the future shall be nurtured
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.

（ｂ） Advanced training regarding research methodologies, etc. shall be implemented in
special seminars and special research.

（ｂ） Interim progress presentation meetings by second-year students shall be improved, sothat an environment in which students can acquire advice from research advisors andalso other instructors can be created.

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

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 will acquire computer literacy,
and also acquire knowledge regarding
methodologies and technical theories over a short period of time through experiments,
practical training, and exercises centered around computer related courses .

ａ-1 Along with measures by the College to increase the efficiency of education,
students will acquire computer literacy,
and also acquire knowledge regarding
methodologies and technical theories over a short period of time through experiments,
practical training, and exercises centered around computer related courses .

ａ

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.

ａ-2 Graduation research seminars and special exercise assignments will be conductedin small-sized class settings . Assigned research 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 of methedologies and technical theories.

Ｃｃ 【Doctoral Program】（ａ） From the perspective of nurturing researchers, further utilization of the RA systemshall be aimed for .

Ｂｂｂ○ Liberal Arts Courses○ Liberal Arts Courses
Regarding courses and content of liberal arts courses, making correlations between
Effective placement of correlated courses will be carried out while making use of
upper-division courses will be carried out. Courses will also be offered so that
results of student surveys .
students' needs can be reflected in the courses.
○ Upper-division Courses○ Upper-division Courses
・ Systematic Organization of Curriculums
・ Systematic Organization of Curriculums（ａ） Efforts will be made to improve educational programs with concentration on small-class （ａ） Education will be conducted focusing on small-class educational environments witheducational environments.
mutual two-way communication in graduation research seminars and special exercises

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

Ｂ

Ｂｂ○ Liberal Arts Courses
Effective placement of correlated courses and correspondence with faculty members incharge of specialized courses in each of the departments will be carried out, while
making use of results of student surveys .
○ Upper-division Courses
・ Systematic Organization of Curriculums（ａ） Education will be conducted focusing on small-class educational environments withmutual two-way communication in graduation research courses and seminars（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 createdfor completion of courses according to learning objectives for each of the departments,
and these models will be provided to students at the time of admission to the College,at the beginning of the first and second semesters, and at guidance meetings.

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

（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 eachfield of specialization, while taking into consideration timely responses totechnology, knowledge, and issues of the times, and improvement of departmental
programs will be conducted with awareness of history of the programs.

（ｃ） Educational objectives and goals will be reviewed with a focus on the future for eachfield of specialization, while taking into consideration timely responses totechnology, knowledge, and issues of the times, and improvement of departmental
programs will be conducted with awareness of history of the programs.

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

・ 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.

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

（ｂ） Well-thought improvements will be carried out regarding establishment of research
themes. Regional and societal issues will be clarified, and efforts will be made topropose specific solutions to these issues through creative development. The
significance/purposes, direction, and research methodologies, etc. of themes will
be further explored.

（ｂ） Well-thought improvements will be carried out regarding establishment of research
themes. Regional and societal issues will be clarified, and efforts will be made topropose specific solutions to these issues through creative development by way
of collaboration with the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities. The
significance/purposes, direction, and research methodologies, etc. of themes will
be further explored.

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

（ｃ） Opportunities will be increased regarding opening of graduation research seminars andspecial exercise assignments to the public, and at the same time, efforts will bemade to hold presentation and report meetings at related institutions and target
regions.

（ｃ） Opportunities will be increased regarding opening of graduation research seminars andspecial exercise assignments to the public, and at the same time, efforts will bemade to hold presentation and report meetings at related institutions and target
regions.

・ Regarding students of the Department of Food and Nutrition Sciences who intend
to acquire qualification as certified registered dietician and students of the Department
of Social Welfare Sciences who intend to acquire qualification in childcare or social
welfare, the College has set a goal of 100% as a success rate.

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

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

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

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 fromtheir first-year in order to have them realize the importance of upper division education
courses.

（ａ） Further advancement of SCCPs shall be aimed for（ａ） Further advancement of SCCPs shall be aimed for.

（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 shall be
used more effectively.
(b-2) Exercises and supplementary classes shall be offered on a continuous basis inorder to help students review what they have learned in fundamental subjects, e.g.
physics and math.
（ｃ） Topics for SCCPs shall be further diversified, so that students can gain exposure to theforefront of research and gain skills necessary for acquisition of licenses and otherpractical skills through participation in SCCPs.

.

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

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

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

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

（ｅ） (e-1) The University shall support students of the University who take part in ACM
programming contests.
(e-2) Implementation of internship programs shall be deliberated on from the viewpointof education.

（ｆ） Participation in education conducted at the University by individuals who have
graduated from the University will be considered, so that more practical education canbe provided.
（ｇ） English language education shall be provided centered on faculty members who havedoctoral degrees (Ph.D) in relevant fields for English education.

（ｆ） Invitation of graduates of the University who are now working for companies and otherinstitutions as engineers or researchers as lecturers will be considered.

Ｂ（ｄ） Seminars for TAs and SAs toＣＢＣ（ｆ） Invitation of graduates of the University who are now working for companies and otherinstitutions as engineers or researchers as lecturers will be considered.

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

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

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

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

（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 thecourse, Introduction to Computer Science, aiming to give students an understandingof the IT world from a broader standpoint.

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

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

Ｂ

Ｂ【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 .

（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.

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

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

upgrade teaching skills shall be implemented.

（ｅ） (e-1) Information regarding relevant contests shall be forwarded to students tocontinue to support students of the University in taking part in these contests.
(e-2) Implementation of internship programs shall be deliberated on from the viewpointof education.

Ｂ【Graduate School】

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

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

Ｃｂ【Graduate School】（ａ） Implementation of seminars involving multiple laboratories and fields of study shall bepromoted.

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

ＡＡ（ｃ） The system for special training programs shall be effectively carried out by
providing students with information regarding special research fellow programs,
for example, the special program for research fellows (dispatched graduate
students) working concurrently for their institutions and the National
Astronomical Observatory of Japan.

ＤＤ１

（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 considered.

（ｄ） Support for attendance by more students at academic conferences will be worked
on by making it possible to pay students' travel expenses and registration feeswith faculty's research budgets.

（イ） The Junior College Divisionａ Education will be conducted in small-class environments, and education will focus on
mutual two-way communication with all students individually.
○ Liberal Arts Courses（ａ） Audio-visual educational materials will be proactively utilized as a part of well-thought
educational methods.

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

（イ） The Junior College Divisionａ Education will be conducted in small-class environments, and education will focus on
mutual two-way communication with all students individually.
○ Liberal Arts Courses（ａ） （a-1） Audio-visual educational materials will be proactively utilized as a part of wellthought educational methods. In order to do this, faculty members will proactively
utilize audio-visual educational materials and equipment, and opportunities for students
to use computer network equipment will be increased.
（a-2） Using mutual two-way communication as a means for improvement of
information literacy education, computer guidance classes will be conducted for newlyenrolled students, with a focus on information and network literacy. In order tofurther improve information literacy education, time for computer guidanceclasses will be increased.

（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 asnecessary through improvement of the office hours system, and notifying students
about the system.

（ｂ） Mechanisms for individual and extra-curricular advice, etc. will be established asnecessary through improvement of the office hours system, and notifying students
about the system.

○ 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.

○ 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.

○ 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） Practical education will be improved by proactively taking up issues that are closely
related to the College.

（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 practicaleducation, showing students the significance and purpose of research firsthand,
as a part of giving students opportunities to take up regional themes which areclosely related to their lives, centered around graduation research, etc.

（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 practicaleducation, showing students the significance and purpose of research firsthand,
as a part of giving students opportunities to take up regional themes which areclosely related to their lives, centered around graduation research, etc.

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

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

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

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

（ｃ） (c-1) Progress regarding details for consideration of implementationof 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.
（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.

（ｃ） LMS (Learning Management Systems) will be used for courses utilizing the computer
exercise rooms to increase lesson efficiency.

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

Ｂ（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.

（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） 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.

（ｆ） Mutual recognition of credits (special auditing of classes) between the 14 member
universities within the Fukushima Prefecture Assembly of Higher Educational
Institutions has been conducted since AY 2004. This mutual credit recognition system
was established to facilitate and activate exchange between the member universities
and its objective is to provide many learning opportunities to students who are eager
to learn. All of the courses offered by the College have been made available throughthis system, and further improvements will also be made in the future.

（ｆ） In order to contribute to active inter-university exchange, efforts will be made to
publicize programs for students through utilization of the mutual credit recognition
system.

（ｆ） In order to contribute to active inter-university exchange, efforts will be made to
publicize programs for students through utilization of the mutual credit recognition
system.

（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） (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 theirclasses and research themes in practical education through student participation inplanning of local regional events. Motivation is given to students by providing themwith opportunities to think about how they can be useful in society while they learn
through their experiences dealing with the aforementioned issues. Students learn to
identify problems, and broaden their knowledge by conducting investigative research
and working towards solution of the problems that they have identified. An objective of
these programs are to show students their useful roles in the real world, while giving
students exposure to how they can creatively process information during theseprodedures.
(g-3） Opportunities will be provided for students to conduct presentations in the local
region regarding practical researchachievements corresponding to themes related to the local region.

（ｇ） (g-1) Students will be provided with opportunities to participate in internships.
Students will be able to experience a working environment firsthand through theseinternships offered for a designated period during summer vacation, etc. These
internships aim to help students cultivate a working mindset, gain awareness ofsocietal needs, and provide motivation in their academic studies. Interns are notlimited to selecting internships for jobs related to work they want to do in the future.
Their participation in the programs should give them awareness of the significance fromthe broad perspective of work experience.
(g-2) Students apply issues of interest to them and issues from local entities to theirclasses and research themes in practical education through student participation inplanning of local regional events. Motivation is given to students by providing themwith opportunities to think about how they can be useful in society while they learn
through their experiences dealing with the aforementioned issues. Students learn to
identify problems, and broaden their knowledge by conducting investigative research and(g-3） Opportunities will be provided for students to conduct presentations in the local
achievements corresponding to themes related to the local region.

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Students will study a wide range of liberal arts 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 division courses.
Social values and ethics will be gradually cultivated in students through guidance
meetings for newly enrolled students, cultural lecture presentations, and internships,
etc.

(b-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, logicalperspectives, the nature of society, and work perspectives, etc.
(b-3) Logic regarding information will be cultivated.

(b-1) Regarding students' attaining of an understanding of their responsibilities as
individuals in society and ethical values, this will be strengthened through lectures onculture, 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, logicalperspectives, the nature of society, and work perspectives, etc.
(b-3) Logic regarding information will be cultivated.

エ エ Specific measures regarding evaluation of students academic achievements（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu
ａ a 【Undergraduate School】

エ エ Specific measures regarding evaluation of students academic achievements（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu
ａ a 【Undergraduate School】

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

（ａ） Improvement of evaluation methods shall be worked on through discussion on evaluationof students academic achievements by the Academic Affairs Committee.

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

（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 heldamong these faculty members to insure evaluation without class-bias.

（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 relevant cases,
for example, through mediation by faculty members assigned to the Office for Settlementof Student Grievances.

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

（ｅ） Emphasis will be put on students attending all of their classes.

ＣＤ２（ｂ） Methods used for grade evaluations will be announced in the syllabus for each course,
and methods for disclosure of past examination questions will be considered by the
Academic Affairs Committee.

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Ｃ

Ｄ２

Ｄ２

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

ＢＢ（ｅ） Emphasis will continue to be placed on students' class attendance as a requirement
for eligibility to take mid-term and term-end examinations in the new curriculum.

Ｂ

Ｂ

.

ｂ 【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 evaluationof students academic performance by the Graduate School Academic Affairs Committee
respectively.

（ｂ） In order to live up to expectations and gain trust from society, the University will take（ｂ） Methods to insure objectivity for conferment of academic degrees shall be considered.
responsibility in securing the quality of students who are awarded graduate academic
degrees. In concrete terms, implementation of evaluation of performance based onstandards which satisfy requirements set by third-party evaluation organizations shall beconsidered.
（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 outside of
the University as an obligation shall be discussed.

（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.

（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.

（ｆ）

（ｆ）

ｂ 【Graduate School】（ａ） Evaluation methods satisfying standards for evaluation by third parties shall beconsidered.

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

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

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

Ｂ

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

Ｄ１Ｂ（ｅ） Methods used for grade evaluations will be announced in the syllabus for each course,
and methods for disclosure of past examination questions will be considered by the
Academic Affairs Committee.

Ｃ

Ｃ
（ｆ）

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

Ｂ

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.

(ｲ) The Junior College Divisionａ 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
students at meetings held at the beginning of academic years and at guidance meetings
regarding what courses they must take to complete programs, and course content,plans, textbooks, reference materials, and evaluation methods will be clearly describedin course syllabuses.

Students will be made aware of evaluation methods, and advice will be provided to
students at meetings held at the beginning of academic years and at guidance meetings
regarding what courses they must take to complete programs, and course content,plans, textbooks, reference materials, and evaluation methods will be clearly describedin course syllabuses.

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

（ｂ） Appropriate grade evaluation will be considered and prepared, and even clearer
descriptions of grade evaluation standards and learning achievement goals will be given
to students.

An appropriate grade evaluation system will be considered and prepared, and evenclearer descriptions of grade evaluation standards and learning achievement goals will
be given to students.

（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 incourse syllabuses.
(c-2) Opportunities will be increased for faculty members and administrative staff tocomment on evaluation results.
(c-3) Fairness in evaluation of grades will be conducted through the system for"petitioning of grade evaluations", and students' questions regarding evaluations
will be handled.

(c-1) Details pertaining to grade evaluation methods will be described in detain incourse syllabuses.
(c-2) Opportunities will be increased for faculty members and administrative staff tocomment on evaluation results.
(c-3) Fairness in evaluation of grades will be conducted through the system for"petitioning of grade evaluations", and students' questions regarding evaluations
will be handled.

（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.

Regarding preparations to be carried out pertaining to methods for recognition of
credits from other universities, surveys and studies on details of examples fromother universities will continue for validation of prior findings.

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

（ｅ） Precedents regarding student-planned practical education events from otheruniversities will be reviewed, and methods for recognition of credits will be preparedand carried out.

Details regarding methods for recognition of credits for student-planned practicaleducation events will be prepared.

Comparison between Annual Plans for FY 2007 and 2008 (Note 1: Changes between FY 2006 and FY 2007 are indicated in bold-Gothic.)
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EVALUATION⑳ ANNUAL PLANSEVALUATIONI Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education / research conducted at the University
Item 1. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding education（3）Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding systems/organizations for conducting education
アア Specific measures regarding placement of faculty and administrative staff members（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu

ア ア Specific measures regarding placement of faculty and administrative staff members（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu

ア ア Specific measures regarding placement of faculty and administrative staff members（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizuａ

Ｐlacement of faculty and administrative staff members shall be conducted inaccordance with the reorganization of academic departments. In addition, staff
members employed by the Public University Corporation shall be placed at theStudent Affairs Division.

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

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

ａFormation of academic departments shall be reviewed to correspond to curriculum
formation, and faculty members shall be flexibly assigned.

ａ

In accordance with the reorganization of academic departments, placement offaculty and administrative staff members shall be considered.

ｂ

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.

ｂ

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

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.

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（イ） The Junior College Divisionａ 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.

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

（イ） The Junior College Divisionａ In order to deepen synergetic effects between fields within the 3 departments (2courses) when possible, optional courses common to the departments will beestablished , and placement of faculty members will be conducted flexibly within thecollege from the overall perspective of the College.

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

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

b-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 thecommon 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.

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

b-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 thecommon factor for educational links to be made between the departments.
b-2 Related to the activities of the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities,
enrichment of educational content related to the local region by the University will be
carried out, and efforts will be made to deepen educational collaboration mutually
between departments, using themes from the local region.

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

ａStructure 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.

ａa-1 With regard to computer systems and network systems, which form the backbone of
the University, they shall be operated on a leased basis as before, 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-2 Deliberations shall be made in order to respond to "service-oriented"
computer environments, which is the third trend following "hardware" and"software."a-3 For further improvement of means of communication, including e-mail, etc.,
deliberation shall be made from technical and operational standpoints.
a-4 Deliberations shall be made on the methods for management and effective
use of digital assets within the University.

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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.

Ａａa-1 With regard to computer systems and network systems, which form the backbone of
the University, they shall be operated on a leased basis as before, 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-2 The College will consider introduction of "service-oriented architecture","messaging networks", and "grid-operating system virtual service servers",
including demonstration experiments so that it can flexibly respond to changes inrequirements regarding services and systems while ensuring stable operation,
which will also give students opportunities to experience and think about optimal
computer networking systems.
a-3 For further improvement of means of communication, including e-mail, etc.,
deliberation shall be made from technical and operational standpoints.
a-4 Deliberations shall be made on the methods for management and effective
use of digital assets within the University.

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

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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 theirimplementation methods, etc.

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

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

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

ｄ

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.

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

ｄPreparatory work for establishment of a University's satellite campus in Tokyo forremote lectures shall be started.

ＣＤ１（イ） The Junior College Divisionａ All classrooms will be equipped with information systems and various audio-visualequipment, so that classroom education utilizing various media can be conducted.

（イ） The Junior College Divisionａ Progress will be made on preparations for
installation scheduled for 2008 ofcomputer systems that will allow utilization of various media for classroom education.

（イ） The Junior College Divisionａ Maximizing usage rate of the computer system to be introduced in 2008 and the mosteffective methods for utilization of the system will be discussed.

ｂ

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 mattersrelevant to the next computer systems scheduled for installation in 2008 will be
conducted. Reassessment of the academic administrative system will beconsidered in the specifications for the next system, for improved student
services and advancement of work efficiency.
b-2 Faculty members will be made aware of matters regarding information security asa safety measure regarding information management.

ｂ

Information related to the College will be consolidated and managed by the computer
system to be introduced in 2008, which will facilitate effective correspondence withstudents and smooth sharing of information with faculty members.

ｃProactive placement of student assistants will be conducted regarding courses forwhich an objective is development of skills.

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

ｃStudent assistants will be placed in computer-related courses
is 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)

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

for which an objective

for which an objective

ｅ Improvement of the College Library（ａ） To support students' learning, improvements will be made, such as extension of the
Library's hours of operation, opening of the Library on Saturdays, 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.

ｅ Improvement of the College Library（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.

ｅ Improvement of the College Library（ａ） （a-1） The Library will be open on six 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.
（ｃ） Improvement of budgets for library materials will be done and library material stock will
be upgraded.

（ｂ） Progress will be made on preparation of Improvement plans for compacting of space forlibrary materials and improved usability.
（ｃ） Progress will be made regarding preparations for improvement of library material
budgets.

（ｂ） Progress will be made on preparation of Improvement plans for compacting of space forlibrary materials and improved usability.
（ｃ） Progress will be made regarding preparations for improvement of library material
budgets, with a focus on materials for geared towards students.

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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.

ｆ

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.

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

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

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

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

ｂ

Student class evaluations shall be maintained.

ｂStudent class evaluations shall be conducted each semester.

ｂStudent class evaluations shall be conducted each semester.

ｃ

The University shall accumulate necessary data in preparation forevaluation of its
educational activities by the National Institution for Academic Degrees and University
Evaluation (scheduled to be conducted in 2010.)ｃ

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.)

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（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.

（イ） The Junior College Divisionａ The surveys, "student class evaluations" and "student evaluations of the College" will
be conducted, and compiled results of the evaluations will be disclosed on the College's
website internally, allowing students and faculty members to browse theinformation.

（イ） The Junior College Divisionａ The surveys, "student class evaluations" and "student evaluations of the College" will
be conducted, and summarized compilations from the results of the evaluations will be
disclosed on the College's website internally, allowing students and faculty members
to browse the information.

ｂ

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

ｂ

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

ｂ

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 andmake changes if necessary, and announce improvements to classes on a page in theCollege's website for internal access.

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

ｄ

An internal evaluation committee was established, and faculty members' activities will
be evaluated after determination of evaluation standards, in order to improve theSpecific measures to be taken to effectively use evaluation results for improvement ofquality of education（ア）The University of Aizuｄ

Details of evaluation standards, etc. will be discussed and created by the Evaluation
Committee.
エ Specific measures to be taken to effectively use evaluation results for improvement ofquality of education（ア）The University of Aizuｄエ

Details of evaluation standards, etc. will be discussed and created by the Evaluation
Committee.
Specific measures to be taken to effectively use evaluation results for improvement ofquality of education（ア）The University of Aizuａ

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 preparationof syllabi 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 implemented.

ａ

Reflection of student class evaluation results on faculty's teaching approaches,
as well as organization of seminars for faculty development (FD) shall bedeliberated on by an investigatory organization for implementation of faculty
development activities.

ｂ

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.

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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.

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（イ） The Junior College Division（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.

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.

ｂ

Necessary improvements will be made by faculty and administrative staff regardingclass formats, instruction methods, grade evaluation standards, and learningachievement objectives.

ｂ

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

ｂ

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

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
be announced 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.

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.

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

ｄ

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

ｄFD projects will be developed, centered around activity of the FD
subcommittee of the Planning and Management Committee.

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EVALUATION⑳ ANNUAL PLANSEVALUATIONI 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（4）Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding student support
アア Specific measures regarding learning assistance（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizuａ

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.

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

ア ア Specific measures regarding learning support（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizuａａa-1 The mentor system and office hour system shall be deliberated for implementationby the Academic Affairs Committee.

a-2 The student advisor system, under which student advisors support students,
specifically first-year students shall be maintained.

a-2 The student advisor system, under which student advisors support students,
specifically first-year students shall be maintained.

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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 be able to findsuitable future paths through advice on studies and student lifestyles.

ｂ

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

Ｃｂ

The Withdrawal Recommendation System shall be maintained.

b-1 The Withdrawal Recommendation System shall be maintained.
b-2 Support for students experiencing severe difficulty with poor academic
performance shall be improved by utilization of the newly-established Learning
Support Room.

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

（イ） The Junior College Divisionａ a-1 Content of office hours, etc. will be improved.
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, parttime counselors, faculty members, and administrative staff.

（イ） The Junior College Divisionａ a-1 Students will be notified of faculty members' office hours, etc., and will be
encouraged to take advantage of this service.
a-2 Efforts will be made regarding preventative measures for poor academic
performance through provision of attentive care to students on an individual basis byfaculty centered around faculty responsible for seminars and members of the Academic
Welfare Committee.
a-3 Support of students with possible psychological incompatibility with their studies
will be carried out through coodination of student counselors, part-time counselors,
faculty members, and administrative staff.
a-4 Training seminars on student counseling for faculty and administrative staff will be
continued in order to deepen understanding of students' psychological concerns, sothat faculty and staff can be instructed to interact with students with understanding ofcounseling approaches.

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

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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.

ｃ

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

ａIn 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 .

ｄｃProgress will be made on establishment of a student support system for students
with handicaps.
Efforts will be made to provide Individual advice at an early juncture to students
experiencing difficulties in their studies to help prevent students becoming unable
to complete programs in the standard amount of time, through correspondence
between the counselor, student counselors, members of the Academic Welfare
Committee, and faculty members responsible for courses. Students who will require
extra time to complete relevant programs will also be given advice as necessary.

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

イ イ Specific measures for support of student lifestyles and health（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu
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

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） a-1 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-2 Seminars on counseling of students intended for faculty and administrative
staff shall be organized.

（ａ） With regard to lifestyle and health counseling, a counselor (Student Counseling Room), a （ａ） The counselor from the Student Counseling Room, as well as the nurse from the Nurse s
nurse (Medical Treatment Room), Grievance Counselors (Grievance Counseling Office,Room shall be provided with opportunities to take part in seminars for improvement andGrievance Processing Committee), Counselor for Sexual Harassment (Committee formaintenance of their specialized knowledge.
Prevention of Sexual harassment) and staff members of the Student Affairs Division will
cooperatively work for students.

Ｂ（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 sothat guardians can also grasp situations through consultation, etc.

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

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

ＢＢ（ｃ） Close communication shall be maintained among students with physical disabilities, theirguardians, and the University, so that the existing support system can be improved
according to their needs.

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

ＢｂStudents 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.

ｂ

ＢStudents extra-curricular activitiesｂ（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 forthese activities.

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

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

（ｂ） Taking into account an educational viewpoint that students improve themselves through （ｂ） The University and the University of Aizu Supporters Association, for which members
interaction with many students as they spend their time in a group, measures to support
are students guardians, shall work together to help students enjoy their campus lives.
students extra-curricular activities shall be put into practice.

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A system to support lifestyles of studentsｃ

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

（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 deliberated.

（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.

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

（ｄ） For cultivation of students with global perspectives, intensive Japanese language
courses and lessons on Chinese culture, etc. shall be planned.

（ｅ） The University and the Support Association for International Students of the Universityof 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.

Students extra-curricular activitiesｃ

A system to support lifestyles of students（ａ） (a-1) Efforts shall be made to ensure suitable housing for students.
(a-2) The feasibility of dormitories shall be considered.

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

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

ＢＢ（ｄ） In order to help non-Japanese faculty and international students get accustomed
to life in Japan, intensive Japanese language courses shall be planned. Also,international exchange will be promoted through programs for understanding of
foreign cultures.

ＢＢ（ｅ） Activities to support international students, for example, scholarship programs forinternational students will be implemented.

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（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） With the cooperation of the Center for Programs for International Strategy,
opportunities for interaction between international students and local residents,
including ski lessons held jointly by local organizations, will be organized, so thatinternational exchange in the area can be further promoted.

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

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

（イ） The Junior College Divisionａ 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.
（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 the（ｃ） Efforts will be made to lessen financial burdens on students by reviewing expenses forpractical training materials.

（ａ） The "survey regarding student lifestyles" conducted in April will be utilized for supportof students' lifestyles.

（ａ） The "survey regarding student lifestyles" conducted in April will be utilized for supportof students' lifestyles.

（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） 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.

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

（ｃ） Practical training materials to be paid by students will be reviewed and evaluated fromthe perspective of cost efficiency, and efforts will be made to reduce overhead
expenses, taking into consideration learning objectives.

（ｄ） Enrichment of support systems for career planning and student lifestyles will be
conducted through placement of student counselors and staff employed 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） a-1 A student counselor will be placed at each academic department, and acounselor from the University will work at the College once a week , as part of aneffort to provide an environment where students don't feel hesitant in asking forcounseling.
A-2 Securing a room for use as the student counseling room will be considered.

（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） A system for coordination of faculty and administrative staff, student counselors andcounselors will be prepared, and will be available to students interdepartmentally.

（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.

（ｆ） Issues regarding repair of dormitories will be compiled and organized, and maintenanceand repair of the dormitories will be considered from the perspective of the long-term .

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

（ｇ） (g-1 ） Students will be advised and made aware of the possibility of these issues at
the time of guidance meetings.
(g-2) Lectures given by regional safety advisors, etc. from the police station will be
conducted for provision of specific advice pertaining to crime prevention and selfdefense.
（ｈ） Awareness of several types of harrassment issues will be promoted at the guidance
meetings.

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Activities by self-governing
support system.

student clubs will be supported through a facultyｂ

Activities by self-governing
support system.

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

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

Ｃ（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.
ｂ Students 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-curricularｃ A lifestyle support system for students, including international students and working
students, will be established.

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student clubs will be supported through a faculty

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

（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） （ 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 .

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

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

（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.

ウ Necessary improvements will be made by faculty and administrative staff regarding（ア） class formats, instruction methods, grade evaluation standards, and learningachievement objectives.

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

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

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

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Efforts shall be made to improve programs to support students career development.

ａEfforts shall be made to improve programs to support students career development.

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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.

ｂb-1 A guidebook to help students find employment to be published independently by
the University shall be considered.
b-2 On-campus explanatory meetings of companies shall take place as before.
b-3 Career development guidance to provide students with basic information andpractical knowledge shall be planned.
b-4 Career planning seminars for students to start planning their future paths including
teaching students about what it means to be employed, and vocational aptitude testingat an early juncture shall be planned.
b-5 Career counseling by the career counselor and mock interviews for employment
shall be planned.
b-6 A career counselor shall be newly appointed for improvement of quality ofcareer guidance for students.

ｂb-1 A guidebook to help students find employment to be published independently by the
University shall be implemented.
b-2 On-campus explanatory meetings of companies shall take place as before.
b-3 Guidance meetings and seminars for students' future paths and careerdevelopment shall be categorized as courses, for which academic credits will beallotted, and contents of these meetings and seminars will be improved.
b-4 Career counseling by the career counselor and mock interviews for employment
shall be planned.
b-5 The career counselor of the University shall play an important role for
improvement of quality of career guidance for students.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

ｆEstablishment of networks including past graduates from the University in cooperation
with the Alumni Association shall be aimed for.

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Establishment of networks including past graduates from the University in cooperation
with the Alumni Association shall be aimed for.

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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
Pos. Doc. positions※ to graduates of our Doctoral Program.

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The University shall employ excellent graduates from the University of Aizu
Graduate School Doctoral Program as special research fellows.

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

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 deliberatedon.

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

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（イ） The Junior College Division（イ） The Junior College Division（イ） The Junior College DivisionａEfforts will be made regarding provision of advice to students regarding career planningaccording to their abilities, special characteristics, and interests.

ａa-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.

ａa-1 A career guidance meeeting will be held in October for first-year students.
Detailed advice will be provided, utilizing the "career planning guidebook", which wasedited by the relevant committee.
a-2 Instructors from outside the College will hold lectures on guidance strategies for
employment examinations, based on the yearly schedule for provision of careerplanning advice, to provide students with relevant advice.
a-3 Fostering of skills regarding taking of employment exams will be conducted basedon the yearly schedule for provision of career planning advice, 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.

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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.

ｂStudents interested in internships will be invited for participation, and those accepted
as interns will be given instructions regarding relevant internships prior to their
participation. Students will work as interns at companies for a designated period oftime during summer vacation, etc., and gain firsthand experience at an actual work
location. Interns are not limited to selecting internships for jobs related to work theywant to do in the future. Their participation in the programs should give themawareness of the significance from the broad perspective of work experience.

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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Two counseling staff members for career development (career advisors) have beenplaced at the Career Support Center at the College to improve the employment
counseling support system.

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.

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

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

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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.

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A system to request alumni of the College to provide information pertaining to job
opportunities and employment advice will be prepared, for utilization in employment
support for current students.

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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.

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.

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Improvement 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.

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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 during class and outside of class periods, tohelp students take action on their own initiative to achieve their goals.

Comparison between Annual Plans for FY 2007 and 2008 (Note 1: Changes between FY 2006 and FY 2007 are indicated in bold-Gothic.)
The University of Aizu
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EVALUATION⑳ ANNUAL PLANSEVALUATIONI Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education / research conducted at the University
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２ Measures for achievement of goals regarding research（1）Measures for achievement of goals regarding research standards and results

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

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

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

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Pioneering research, with a focus on innovative computing for advancement of highperformance computational science, shall be worked on.

ｂService science research projects will be started, including a research project revolving
around the integration of climate simulation science and agriculture for transmission ofagricultural climate information, and another research project which will incorporate
advanced information science to help improve convenience and comfort for residents of
the region.

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.)

World-class research in computer science and engineering will be further promoted tocreate results having a major impact on relevant fields.

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

ｃa-1 The mentor system and office hour system shall be deliberated for implementationby the Academic Affairs Committee.
a-2 The student advisor system, under which student advisors support students,
specifically first year students shall be maintained
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.

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Research 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.)

Ｂ（イ） The Junior College Division（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.

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

ｂEfforts to rejuvenate the local region will be made through matching 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.

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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.
Through these measures, the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities will matchneeds with seeds through collaboration between the College, industry, government, andresidents, and will make efforts to rejuvenate the region by planning and implementing
cooperative research development projects.

ｃIssues 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.)ｃ

An example of another project for which detailed plans and studies will proceed is the"Project for Support of Child-raising and Child-maturation through Diet", which was
conducted in collaboration with kindergartens, etc. within the Prefecture as part of a
project designated for promotion by Fukushima Prefecture. Participation by students
in these 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 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 furthering expansion of the
projects started in FY 2007 described below.
○ The"Project for Support of Child-raising and Child-maturation through Diet",a project designated for promotion by Fukushima Prefecture.
○ The "Project for Construction of a Database for Information Regarding VacantHousing Areas", a project related to a local development bureau and the "Project
for Collaboration Regarding Health and Tourism", a project for transmission ofregional information.

○ "Development of Barrier-free Products Using New Uses for Aizu Paulownia", aproject from the program, "Research and Development for Use of Regional Resources"sponsored by METI
c-2 Graduation research will be utilized to contribute to resolution of local issues.

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 Aizu

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

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

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

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

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The University shall share its research results with local communities 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-2 In order to share research results of the University, university-industry cooperation
forums shall be carried out.
b-3 ". NET Seminars" shall be held for contribution to fostering of human resources
with practical knowledge required for playing important roles in the ubiquitous
computing society,.
b-4 Introductory seminars on multimedia shall be organized intended for local citizens,
so that they can support the information-oriented society.

ｂb-1 Public lectures inside/outside of the University shall be carried out.
b-2 In order to share research results of the University, university-industry cooperation
forums shall be carried out.
b-3 ". NET Seminars" shall be held for contribution to fostering of human resources
with practical knowledge required for playing important roles in the ubiquitous
computing society,.
b-4 Introductory seminars on multimedia shall be organized intended for local citizens,
so that they can support the information-oriented society.

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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

ｅEfforts will be directed to acquisition of external funds.

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

ＢＢＣ（イ） The Junior College Division（イ） The Junior College Division（イ） The Junior College DivisionａContributions will be made to expanding development of industries and cultures within
the region by resolving issues particular to regions, through creation 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 Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities will promote collaboration between
industry, universities, residents, and municipalities in the region to promote and develop
local industry and culture.
Specific projects, etc. involving cooperative research by the College, industry,
government, and residents include a project designated for promotion by Fukushima
Prefecture, the "Project for Support of Child-raising and Child-maturation throughDiet", a project for promotion of utilization of Aizu's regional resources, the "Projectfor Utilization of Aizu's Treasures", a project from the program, "Research andDevelopment for Use of Regional Resources" sponsored by METI, "Development ofBarrier-free Products Using New Uses for Aizu Paulownia"ｂ

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 carried out effieciently.

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A CD-Rom version of the College's "Annual Research Review" will be distributed sothat the research achievements of faculty and administrative staff of the College canbe used by other universities, regional communities, and companies, etc., and thecontents of the Annual Research Review will also be posted on the College's website.
The achievements from various projects planned and implemented by the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities will be posted on the website, as PR activity, whileat the same time making the information available so that regional communities canutilize the achievements.
Specifically, projects to be posted on the website include a project designated for
promotion by Fukushima Prefecture, the "Project for Support of Child-raising andChild-maturation through Diet", a project for promotion of utilization of Aizu's regional
resources, the "Project for Utilization of Aizu's Treasures", a project from the program,"Research and Development for Use of Regional Resources" sponsored by METI,"Development ofBarrier-free Products Using New Uses for Aizu Paulownia"

ウSpecific measures regarding verification of research standards and results

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Specific measures regarding verification of research standards and results

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Specific measures regarding verification of research standards and results

（ア） Periodic self-inspections/evaluations as well as third-party evaluations shall be
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. Also, theUniversity shall accumulate necessary data in preparation forevaluation of its
educational activities by the National Institution for Academic Degrees and University
Evaluation (scheduled to be conducted in 2010) in addition to conducting selfinspection/evaluation by the Evaluation Office.
Results obtained from research projects, etc. will be made publicly and widely
known the 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 (The
University, scheduled to be conducted in 2010,) in addition to conducting selfinspection/evaluation by the Evaluation Office. In addition, deliberations shall bemade as to how the evaluation of research standards and research results should
be made as a university.

Ｂ（イ） For acquisition of external funds, information regarding external funds will be sent
to faculty members in a timely and effective manner, and cooperation regarding
applications for research grants will be supported, so that the number of research
papers accepted for publication by major academic societies can exceed thenumber for the previous academic year. (The University)（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
by way of providing faculty with related information and understanding of thisnumber of 113 papers to 170 papers) (The University of Aizu )issue. (The University)

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Based on the Regulation Concerning Commendation of Personnel, the Public
University Corporation, The University of Aizu, personnel qualified forcommendation shall be commended. (The University)
Progress will be made regarding preparation of a system for commendation
regarding research achievements which have received high evaluations. (TheCollege)
The University shall discuss a commendation system for highly evaluated research
results.

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

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２ Measures for achievement of goals regarding research（2）Measures for achievement of goals regarding improvement of systems for promotion of research

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

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

ア ア Specific measures regarding assignment of researchers（ア） (ｱ) The University of AizuａMaking the best use of networks with non-Japanese researchers who 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.

ａａEfforts shall be made to recruit excellent researchers, through utilization of thedatabase regarding researchers living outside of Japan who previously worked for
the University of Aizu and through international open application.

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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.

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Post doctoral fellows and research assistants will be encouraged to actively takepart in research activities.

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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.

ｃProjects 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.

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In 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.

ｄFaculty members of UBIC shall play a central role in examination of measures forpromotion of strategic collaboration from the viewpoint of education.

a-1 The mentor system and office hour system shall be deliberated for implementationby the Academic Affairs Committee.
a-2 The student advisor system, under which student advisors support students,
specifically first-year students shall be maintained.

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

Efforts will be made to carry out strategic placement of human resources , etc. for
new fields of development, with the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities
playing a central role in these efforts. Using the fields 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 bemade to facilitate inter-field collaboration through establishment of interdisciplinary
courses.

Efforts will be made to carry out strategic placement of human resources incooperative research projects implemented by the Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities, using the fields of specialization of the College (industry andmanagement, design, information, environment, nutrition, food products, health, welfare,childcare, and care for the disabled, etc.) as an advantage to create links between
different fields of specialization, while emphasizing synergy, diversity, and applicability.

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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 ofhuman resources, etc.

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

ｂb-1 With the the Steering Committee for Promotion of the Center for Rejuvenation of
Local Communities serving as the nucleus, collaboration between the College andregional industry, residents, and municipalities will be conducted, and promotion ofresearch systems based on selected common themes characteristic to the region will
be carried out.
b-2 Utilization of the researcher system of the Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities will be carried out, and a framework where project research can be
carried out will be promoted.
b-3 The database including all current researchers at the College will be improved.

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 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 withflexible, trans-disciplinary and bottom-up functional structures will be established, in
addition to another organization to address passing on and evolving knowledge, amission of the University.

ａWith regard to research organizations, reassessment of the current laboratory systemshall be considered.

ａa-1 Deliberation on the current laboratory systemwith regard to researchorganizations, and reassessment of the current laboratory system shall be considered.
a-2 For promotion of specific projects, inter-laboratory and restriction freeorganization of faculty shall be established.

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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.

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Discussion will start to find an ideal research organization with flexibility.

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For promotion of specific projects, inter-laboratory and restriction freeorganization of faculty shall be established.

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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.

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

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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
to expenditures for purposes out of the range of relevant external research subsidies
shall be considered, within the scope allowed between the University and fundingorganizations, such as the national government or partner companies.

ｄWith regard to indirect expenses associated with external funds, measures tohandle these expenses shall be deliberated on after clarification of deliberation
points in design of schemes, tasks and methods for operation, so that sponsors
can understand the necessity of indirect expenses.

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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.

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 to be
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, theUniversity will try to get approval from relevant partner institutions to bear cost ofindirect expenses for other purposes.

ｆWhen discussing details of collaborative research with partner institutions, theUniversity will try to get approval from relevant partner institutions to bear cost ofindirect 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,
the organization of UBIC shall be reviewed on a steady basis to increase effectiveness ofoperation.

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

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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.

ｈTaking into account the importance of acquisition of patent rights, research forwhich filing of patent applications are feasible will be supported towards
acquisition of ownership rights, so that results attained in competitive fundssupported research can contribute to advancement of local areas and to society.

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Efforts 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.

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） With the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communites as a nucleus, the College,industry, government, and residents will serve as a support system for rejuvenation of
local communities, and will prepare a system for advancement of investigative researchleading to regional development.

（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） Regarding the current programs, etc. for external training, making it possible so thattravel expenses for these programs can be exceptions to rules of compliance with the
Corporation's travel expense regulations on trial basiswill be continued, in order toincrease cost efficiency of training.

（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
will be conducted to facilitate acquisition of external funding, and efforts will be madeto realize cooperative and commissioned research projects.

（ｃ） Efforts will be made to realize cooperative and commissioned research projects inorder to acquire external research funds by strengthening collaboration between theCollege, industry, government, and residents, with the Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities serving as the nucleus regarding these activities.

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

Preparatory considerations will be conducted for assignment of intellectual property
management functions to the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities.

Preparations for assignment of intellectual property management functions to theCenter for Rejuvenation of Local Communities will be made, and improvements will bemade to functions supporting collaboration between the College, industry, government,
and residents.

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 Aizu

ウ ウ Detailed measures regarding evaluation of research activities（ア） (ｱ) The University of AizuａMaking the best use of the Internal Evaluation Committee, etc., evaluation of research
processes and research achievements shall be implemented on a periodic basis.

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The Evaluation Office shall deliberate on how research progress and research
results should be evaluated as a university.

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

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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 anannual 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.

ｂb-1 University gazettes shall be issued in order to make research reports by faculty
members widely known.
b-2 Consideration of administration of a database regarding achievement offaculty members to compile research achievements of individual faculty members
shall be conducted by a working groupｃSocial 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.

ｃData shall be collected for discussions on how social contribution by faculty members
should be evaluated from the standpoint of technological innovation such as, creationof intellectual property, technology transfer, etc., and on the main organizations to be
responsible for evaluations.

ｄResearch activities shall also be evaluated in terms of results of research advice given to
students, obtaining external research funds, faculty members in positions as executivesof 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.

ｄData shall be collected for discussions on how research activities should be
evaluated in terms of results of research advice given to students, acquisition of
external research funds, faculty members activity in positions as executives ofscientific conferences and/or members of committees, etc., and on organizations
responsible for evaluations.

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An evaluation committee will be established within the College, and will create
evaluation standards, etc. and conduct evaluations of faculty members' research
activities, in order to increase the quality of research activities conducted by theCollege. Levels of contribution to local communities will be one of the criteria includedin the evaluation items. Fair, equal, and clear evaluations will be conducted based on
evaluation standards, and taking into consideration faculty members' self-evaluations.

（イ） The Junior College Division

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

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

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 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
research funds, through effective and efficient use of strategic research funding.

ａWith regard to research results attained with external research funds, efforts shall bemade to effectively use competitive research funds, for advancement of research
quality.

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

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

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

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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.

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Allocation of research funds from the general category in the competitive researchfunds for research in fundamental areas which lack of funds will be considered, in
addition to unique exploratory research and research for encouragement.

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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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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 University of Aizu

（１） Specific measures regarding collaboration and mutual support with local communities and prefectural administration（ア） As a university open to local communities, the University shall expand opening ofvarious facilities such as the University Library and promote use of athletic facilities bypeople outside the University.

ア The University of Aizu

ア（ア） a-1 The mentor system and office hour system shall be deliberated for implementationby the Academic Affairs Committee.

（ア） （ア-1） In order to promote utilization of the University Library by people outside theUniversity, the Library shall be open for browsing of library materials, and public
relations activities concerning book lending services shall be continuously implemented.
Also, use of the University Library by Gakuho Junior and Senior High School
students shall be promoted through publicity.
（ア-２） The range of people who are eligible to use University athletic facilities will be
expanded, so that use of athletic facilities by organizations in the local communities
can be promoted.

a-2 The student advisor system, under which student advisors support students,
specifically first-year students shall be maintained.

ＢＢｂ（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.

Ｂ（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） （ウ-1） Content of the TRY series, for which computer machines are actually usedduring lectures will be improved.
（ウ-2） Public lectures 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.

（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.

The University of Aizu

Optimal functions of UBIC shall be discussed from both perspectives on hardware
and software, based on users' needs.

Ｂ（ウ） （ウ-1） Content of the TRY series, for which computer machines are actually usedduring lectures will be improved.
（ウ-2） A new type of public lecture given by students will be offered utilizing the
University s resources.
（ウ-3） Public lectures will be offered as collaborative courses for the Prefectural
Residents College ( Kenmin College ) , and as many public lectures as possible
will be offered as collaborative programs for "the 20th National Life-long Learning
Festival," to increase the number of participants.

ＡＡ（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.

ＡＡ（オ） The University shall promote support in the form of providing access to humanresources and facilities for improvement of the skills of junior-high and high school
teachers in the Prefecture, and in addition, shall consider providing long-term training
by accepting currently-employed teachers from outside the University to the Graduate
School where specialized certificates for teaching can be obtained.

（オ） （オ-1） Short-term training seminars for currently-employed teachers within the
Prefecture will be offered in cooperation with the Prefectural Board of Education.
（オ-2） Accepting of currently-employed teachers for long-term training at theGraduate School will be considered.

（オ） （オ-1） Short-term training seminars for currently-employed teachers within the
Prefecture will be offered in cooperation with the Prefectural Board of Education.
（オ-2） Accepting of currently-employed teachers for long-term training at theGraduate School will be considered.

ＣＣ（カ） (カ-1) In cooperation with the Prefectural Board of Education, the University willconsider projects for improvement of academic proficiency of junior and senior highschool students within the Prefecture.
(カ-2) The University will carry out programs for dispatch of faculty members to Aizu
Gakuho High School as lecturers, and acceptance of Gakuho High School students
to lectures at the University , based on the Agreement regarding University-High
School Cooperation between the University of Aizu and Aizu Gakuho High School.

（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.

Ｂ（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.

Ｂ（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 the2008 Personal Computing Contest for High School Students in Japan, in order topromote development of a wider range of IT (information technology) professionals.

（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.

ＡＡ（ク） （ク-1） Research and development in information technology based on the concept of"universal design" will be promoted.
（ク-2） Through regular meetings by UBIC members, research projects utilizing
knowledge accumulated at the University will be promoted.

（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） Through regular meetings by UBIC members, research projects utilizing
knowledge accumulated at the University will be promoted.

ＢＢ（ケ） （ケ-1） By means of cooperation with Fukushima Medical University, etc.,
research/development of IT (information technology) related to medical support will
be promoted.
（ケ-2）Through regular meetings by UBIC members, research projects utilizing
knowledge accumulated at the University will be promoted.

（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.,
put an emphasis on research/development of IT (information technology) related toresearch/development of IT (information technology) related to medical support will
remote medical care, for example, use of mobile phones and perform activities with close
be promoted.
communication with the local community.
（ケ-2）Through regular meetings by UBIC members, research projects utilizing
knowledge accumulated at the University will be promoted.

Ｂ（コ） Seminars for faculty and administrative staff development shall be planned cooperatively
by universities not only in Fukushima Prefecture, Fukushima Medical University, forexample, 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 the best use of information obtained at those meetings.

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

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

Ｂ

Ｂ

イ

The Junior College Divisionイ

The Junior College Division

The Junior College Division（ア） Organizations and standing policies that can contribute to rejuvenation of local
communities while making effective use of the broad spectrum of specialized fields of
the College (industry and management, design, information, environment, nutrition, foodproducts, health, welfare, childcare, and care for the disabled, etc.) will be established.

（ア） Contribution to rejuvenation of local communities while making effective use of thebroad spectrum of specialized fields of the College (industry and management, design,
information, environment, nutrition, food products, health, welfare, childcare, and carefor the disabled, etc.) will be promoted. For this purpose, the Center for Rejuvenationof Local Communities will be established on April 1, 2007.

An organization will be established so that contribution to rejuvenation of local
communities can be realized, with the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities
serving as the center of activity. This organization will make effective use of the broad
spectrum of specialized fields of the College (industry and management, design,
information, environment, nutrition, food products, health, welfare, childcare, and carefor the disabled, etc.), while collaborating with universities, industry, governments, andresidents.

（イ） As for organizational format, after establishment of the Center for Rejuvenation of
Local Communities (provisional name), the Promotion Council for the Center and a
subdivision of the Council, the Center Operations Promotion Meeting will beestablished. These organizations, along with members of the Center Operation
Committee, will take up issues and needs of local communities to establish research
themes and laboratory programs, while setting up a network system towards resolutionof issues.

（イ） As for organizational format, preparations will be made for the Center Operations
Promotion Meeting to act as a nucleus in taking up issues and needs of local
communities to establish research themes and laboratory programs, while setting up a
network system towards resolution of issues.

As for organizational format, the Center Operations Promotion Committee and theCenter Steering Committee will act as a nucleus in taking up issues and needs of local
communities to establish research themes and laboratory programs, while advancing
establishment of a network system for universities, industry, governments, andresidents towards resolution of issues.

（ウ） Placement of full time researchers (or director) and administrative staff will be（ウ） Placement of directors and full time administrative staff to be assigned to the Centerassigned to the Center for operation of the center in this type of organizational format.
for its operation, in order to carry out this type of organizational format.

In order to carry out this type of organizational format, assignment of researchers andadministrative staff advantageous for operation of the Center will be carried out.

（エ） This facilty will serve as the nucleus for activities pertaining to contribution to local
communities, and will have a very important role cornerstone for the future vision of
the College.

（エ） This facilty will serve as the nucleus for activities pertaining to contribution to local
communities, and will have a very important role cornerstone for the future vision of
the College.

This facilty will serve as the nucleus for contribution to local communities, and as thecenter of activity for contribution to local communities, it is an extremely important
cornerstone facility for the College's future vision, and will proactively develop specificprojects for activities pertaining to contribution to local communities.

ａ

Seminars and training sessions, open lectures , dispatched lectures, symposiums, andstudent-planned events for practical education will be implemented by the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities. Regarding student-planned events for practicaleducation, the exercise course, "Regional Project Exercise", will be newly established,
and will be implemented in in conjunction with graduation research.

ａSeminars and training sessions, open lectures and symposiums, and student-planned
events for practical education will be implemented. Regarding open lectures, inaddition to lectures conventionally held at the College, lecturers will be dispatched offcampus to elementary, junior, and senior high schools for open lectures, to promotehigh school-university partnerships.

Seminars 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.

Regarding open lectures, in addition to lectures conventionally held at the College,
lecturers will be dispatched off-campus to elementary, junior, and senior high schoolsfor open lectures, to promote high school-university partnerships.

ｂ

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

ｂ

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-1) The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities will play a central role
regarding promotion of correspondence and cooperation pertaining to formation andenforcement of policies of the Prefecture, and discussion on optimal collaboration withthe local region which place importance of synergy, diversity, and applicability will be
carried out centered around the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities. Local
issues will be selected and research systems will be prepared, while proposals for
project plans are created and implemented.

(Details for plans involving the "Project for Construction of a Database for Information
Regarding Vacant Housing Areas" and the "Project for Collaboration Regarding Healthand Tourism" and other projects planned and created in FY 2007 for promotion ofutilization of local resources conducted in collaboration with the Aizu-Wakamatsu
Regional Development Bureau, the Aizu Health and Welfare Office, the Aizu Farmingand Forestry Office, Miyashita Prefectural Hospital, Aizu-Wakamatsu City Architecture
Office, etc. will be studied.)(Projects which will be planned and implemented in FY 2008 will continue collaborative
projects planned and created in FY 2007 in collaboration with the Aizu-Wakamatsu
Regional Development Bureau, the Aizu Health and Welfare Office, the Aizu Farmingand Forestry Office, Miyashita Prefectural Hospital, Aizu-Wakamatsu City Architecture
Office, etc. for promotion of utilization of local resources, such as the "Project for
Utilization of Aizu's Treasures", a project from the program, "Research andDevelopment for Use of Regional Resources", the "Project for Construction of a
Database for Information Regarding Vacant Housing Areas", and the "Project for
Collaboration Regarding Health and Tourism", etc.)
An example of another project to be planned and implemented this fiscal year willcontinue a project started last fiscal year in collaboration with kindergartens, etc. in
the Prefecture, and which has been designated for promotion by Fukushima Prefecture,the "Project for Support of Child-raising and Child-maturation through Diet".
Participation by students in these projects are scheduled as part of their work for theirgraduation research.
(b-2) Graduation research will be utilized in assistance for solving local issues.

ｃ(a)

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, andproviion of support for reform of technical high schools can be implemented.
Coordination between the Aizu Region and junior high schools, high schools, anduniversities within the Prefecture will be carried out while carrying out
correspondence with boards 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
the same manner as done with Aizu Gakuho High School.

（ａ） Utilizing programs for dispatched lectures, opportunities regarding College-highschool collaboration and contribution to local communities will be increased. .

The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities will make preparations so thatrecurrent training programs for faculty of junior high and high schools, andproviion of support for reform of technical high schools can be implemented.
Coordination between the Aizu Region and junior high schools, high schools, anduniversities within the Prefecture will be carried out while carrying out
correspondence with boards 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
the same manner as done with Aizu Gakuho High School.

Specific content for university-high school collaboration will be prepared andimplemented. Improvements will be made to the dispatched lecture system, andopportunities to contribute to university-high school collaboration and contribution to
local communities will be increased.

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ア

The University of Aizu

ア The University of Aizuア（ア） In addition to improvement of the Collection of research seeds of the University,the"2008 Aizu IT Summer Forum," which will send out information throughout thenation regarding various projects utilizing ICT (Information and Communications
Technology) available in Aizu, etc. will be held.

（ア） The University will actively promote industry-academia-government cooperation playing （ア） a-1 The mentor system and office hour system shall be deliberated for implementationa leading role for regional development.
by the Academic Affairs Committee.
a-2 The student advisor system, under which student advisors support students,
specifically first-year students shall be maintained.

ＡＢｂ（イ） From a global point of view, China, Russia, and India have been active in economic（イ） More active involvement of University s non-Japanese faculty members in industryactivities related to IT fields. Many professors at the University are from theseacademia-government cooperation projects will be promoted, so that their expertise willcountries and their expertise shall be utilized for diversified development and cultivation
be utilized.
of markets for prefectural venture businesses in the future.

Ｂ（ウ） The establishment of a satellite office will be considered so that activities for education,
research and contribution to local communities in relation with firms and researchers,
etc. in the metropolitan area will be promoted. The office will also be utilized as acenter for activities carried out in that area by venture business companies started by
the University.

（ウ） Establishment of a satellite office in the metropolitan area will be considered, as acenter for enrichment of educational and research activities through remote
lectures by invited lecturers.

イイ

The Junior College Division

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.

Ｂ（ウ） Information will be collected concerning possible locations in the Tokyo
metropolitan area as a center for enrichment of educational and research activities
through remote lectures by invited lecturers.

Ｂ
The Junior College Division

The University of Aizu

Ｂイ

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 will play a central role in advancing
collaboration between universities, industry, governments, and residents, and willproactively implement cooperative and commissioned research, and commissioning ofresearchers, etc.

（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） A system for efficient correspondence with companies, etc. within the Prefecture will
be prepared regarding research cooperation, and achievements thereof will becontributed back to local communities.

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３ Measures for achievement of goals concerning contribution to local communities

ア

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（3）Specific measures regarding evaluation of contribution to local communities（ア） Achievement of goals regarding each business item related to contribution to local
communities shall be examined.

ア The University of Aizu

ア

The University of Aizu（ア） a-1 The mentor system and office hour system shall be deliberated for implementationby the Academic Affairs Committee.

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

a-2 The student advisor system, under which student advisors support students,
specifically first-year students shall be maintained.

ＣＤ２（イ） Evaluations regarding local contribution shall be conducted taking into account opinions （イ） How opinions from relevant external organizations, etc. can be kept up-to-datefrom relevant external organizations, etc.
will be examined.

Ｃイ

The Junior College Division
Contributions to local communities will be promoted, centered around the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities (provisional title), and appropriate evaluation of theresults will be conducted for each of the project items that will be considered as
relevant to contribution to local communities.

イ

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.

ｂ

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

イ

The Junior College Division
Contributions to local communities will be promoted, with the Center for Rejuvenationof Local Communities serving as the nucleus for this activity. Appropriate evaluationof the results will be conducted for each of the project items that will be considered as
relevant to contribution to local communities.

Ｄ２

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Item

４ Measures for achievement of goals regarding international exchangeア

The University of Aizu

（1） Specific measures regarding promotion of international exchange
ア The University of Aizuア（ア） Activities related to international exchange, which until now, have been dependent on
the initiative of individual faculty members, will be centralized at the newly-establishedCenter for Strategy of International Programs. Follow-up regarding international
research collaboration, etc. will be carried out efficiently and organizationally by theCenter.

（ア） a-1 The mentor system and office hour system shall be deliberated for implementationby the Academic Affairs Committee.

（ア） （ア-1）Activities related to international exchange will be carried out by the University
as a whole, centered around the Center for Strategy of International Programs centeredaround.
（ア-2）Activities conducted by the Center for Strategy of International Programs will bemade known within the University as needed, and relevant information will be sharedwith all faculty and administrative staff members of the University.
（ア-3）Meetings of the Advisory Board organized of advisors from within/outside theUniversity will be held for evaluation of University s activities related to international
exchange from a broad point of view.
（ア-4）In addition to University s activities related to international exchange being
actively publicized through the University Website and provision of relevant information
to mass media, results achieved through University s international exchange activities
will be returned to local communities by organizing informal get-togethers.

（イ） The University shall plan on concluding strategic agreements with well-known
international academic institutions, and actively promote exchange of faculty members
and students, and collaborative research, etc. with these universities. The University
shall aim to have academic exchange agreements with at least fifteen such universities
during the period of the plan.

（イ） （イ-1）Specific exchanges will be further promoted mainly with universities, etc.
overseas with which agreements regarding international exchange have beenconcluded.
（イ-2）Through consultation with universities and research institutions, etc. with which
the University has concluded exchange agreements, conditions for student exchange will
be developed, in addition to carrying out programs for student short-term study abroadand overseas training.
（イ-3）Collaborative research conducted by University faculty and researchers affiliatedwith universities, etc. overseas with which the University has concluded exchange
agreements will be supported.
（イ-4）Faculty members who are planning to apply for external subsidy programs related
to international exchange will be supported.

（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,
etc. will be provided.

（エ） Improvement in the quality of performance of duties related to international activities
within the University will be planned through education and training of employees who
have duties related to international activities, such as providing training seminars 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.

イイ

a-2 The student advisor system, under which student advisors support students,
specifically first-year students shall be maintained.

Ａ

The University of AizuＡｂ（イ-1）Specific exchanges will be further promoted mainly with universities, etc.
overseas with which agreements regarding international exchange have been concluded.
（イ-2）Through consultation with universities and research institutions, etc. with which
the University has concluded exchange agreements, conditions for student exchange will
be developed, in addition to carrying out programs for student short-term study abroadand overseas training.
（イ-3）Collaborative research conducted by University faculty and researchers affiliatedwith universities, etc. overseas with which the University has concluded exchange
agreements will be supported.
（イ-4）Faculty members who are planning to apply for external subsidy programs related
to international exchange will be supported.

Ａ（ウ） Assistance in planning and holding of international academic conferences and workshops,
etc. will be provided.

Ｂ（エ） For improvement of interpretation and translation skills, opportunities to attend
interpretation seminars organized by Japan Interpreters' Association shall be
provided to interpreters of the Administrative Office.

Ｂ
The Junior College Division
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.

イ

The Junior College Division
Specific proposals regarding international exchange will be created which involve theCollege as a whole, and will continue to be studied this fiscal year,Comparison between Annual Plans for FY 2007 and 2008

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Item

１ Specific measures for achievement of goals regarding improvement of management systems（1）Detailed measures regarding effective organization management

ア In order to effectively carry out education and research at the University inaccordance with the spirit of the Local Independent Administrative Corporation Law, it
is necessary to establish a system which supports the Chairperson of the Board of
Executives in sustaining leadership with clarity, fairness, accuracy, and promptness,while the Board of Executives, the Management Council and the Council for Education
and Research cooperate and adequately share responsibilities.

ア ア-1 Based on adequate sharing of responsibilities among the Board of
Executives, the Management Council and the Council for Education and Research,increased independence and autonomy will be exercised, and flexible and efficientmanagement of the University will be conducted with quick decision-making.
ア-2 The Chairperson of the Board of Executives will work in close cooperation
with five regents on the Board, in charge of general and financial affairs,
management and external affairs, education and academic affairs at the
University, research at the University, research at the Junior College Divisionrespectively (including the Vice-chairperson) for the University management, in a
unified manner.

ア Based on adequate sharing of responsibilities among the Board of
Executives, the Management Council and the Council for
Education and Research, flexible and efficient management of the
University will be conducted through quick decision-making.

ア-3 The regent in charge of education and academic affairs will concurrently serveas the Dean of the Undergraduate School of Computer Science and Engineering, theregent in charge of research at the University will concurrently serve as the Dean of
the Graduate School of Computer Science and Engineering, and the regent in chargeof research at the Junior College Division will concurrently serve as the Dean of the
Junior College Division, so that effective management of the University will bepromoted.

Ｂ
イ Efficiency in spending education and research expenses shall be aimed for, andadministrative processes and systems will be reviewed for increasing education andresearch effectiveness.

Ｂイイ Efforts will be made toward systematic and efficient use of budgets, throughproper operation of the order placement system by faculty members, etc. as wellas prompt allocation of budgets for education and research.

Ｂ

Ｂ

Efforts will be made toward systematic and efficient use of budgets,
through proper operation of the order placement system by faculty
members, etc. as well as prompt allocation of budgets for education
and research.

ウ Organization, roles, and management of the Faculty Assembly suitable for new
administration of the University at the post-reorganization period shall be established.

ウ Based on appropriate delegation of roles of the Board of Executives, Management
Council, Education and Research Council, Deans and Directors Council (theand standing committees
University), Deans and Directors Council (the College),in relation to roles of the Faculty Assembly and the Graduate School Faculty
Assembly, proper management of the Faculty Assembly, which has been open to
all faculty members in the position of assistant professor or higher as of FY 2006
(The University), will be conducted.

エ For adequate business operation of the University including accounting affairs, items
required to be improved regarding business operation of the University shall bechecked and assessed with the help of knowledgeable persons and specialists fromoutside of the University including an audit corporation, etc. to ensure a system forproviding advice and recommendations for University improvement.

エ エ-1 As accounting auditor, an audit corporation will be selected, and with the help of
the audit corporation, items requiring improvement regarding business operation of the
University shall be checked and assessed to ensure a system for providing advice andrecommendations for University improvement.
エ-2 Methods for internal audit systems will be considered.

ウ Based on appropriate delegation of roles of the Board of
Executives, Management Council, Education and Research Council,
Deans and Directors Council (the University), Deans and Directors
Council (the College), and standing committees in relation to rolesof the Faculty Assembly and the Graduate School Faculty
Assembly, proper management of the Faculty Assembly and the
Graduate School Faculty Assembly will be conducted.

ＢＢエエ-1 Undergoing accounting audits by an audit corporation, andwith the help of the audit corporation, appropriate accounting
operation of the University will be ensured. Improvements will bepromptly made whenever necessary.
エ-2 Internal audits will be conducted appropriately.

Ｂ

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１ Specific measures for achievement of goals regarding improvement of management systems（2）Specific measures regarding realization of strategic distribution of university resources

ア The administrative organization shall be established to sufficiently support the
Chairperson of the Board of Executives and member executives, etc. in performing
relevant duties.

ア ア-1 With regard to the administrative organization, in order to provide better
assistance to students, the Health and Welfare Services Section of the Student
Affairs Division will be renamed the Student Assistance Section of the Student
Affairs Division. (The University)
ア-2 Utilizing the evaluation offices organized of faculty and administrative staff
members holding concurrent duties in the offices, which were established for the
University and the College respectively (The University: the Evaluation Office,theCollege : the Evaluation Committee, ) proper internal evaluations and assessmentof progress made on mid-term goals and annual plans will be carried out.
ア-3 In addition, assistance to auditors in clerical work relevant to audits will begiven utilizing the Audit Office organized of administrative staff members holding
concurrent duties in the Office which was established in FY 2006.

ア ア-1 Discussions shall be made regarding the administrative
organization by the working group for review of administrative
organization.
ア-2 Utilizing the Evaluation Office, the Evaluation Committee,
the Audit Office, and the Office for Promotion of Measures forPrevention of Inappropriate Conduct Regarding Research Funds,
Etc., support will be given to regents and auditors in carrying out
relevant duties.

Ｂ
イ In order to support individual regents, etc. in carrying out relevant duties, committees
responsible for planning and handling of duties shall be established, and enhancementof functions of committees shall be conducted.

Ｂイイ イ-1 In order to support individual regents, etc. in carrying out relevant duties withwhich they have been entrusted responsibility, committees responsible for raising
proposals for plans and handling of duties will be operated.
イ-2 In addition to standing committees, the University-Business Innovation Center,
the Center for Strategy of International Programs, and the Admissions Center will be
operated and the Regional Community Revitalization Center will be newly
established.

ＢＢ

イ-1 In order to support individual regents, etc. in carrying out
relevant duties with which they have been entrusted responsibility,committees responsible for raising proposals for plans and handling ofduties will be operated.
イ-2 In addition to standing committees, the University-Business
Innovation Center, the Center for Strategy of International
Programs, the Admissions Center, and the Regional Community
Revitalization Center will be operated.

ウ In order to cope with technical business operations critical for corporation
management, knowledgeable persons and specialists from outside of the University
shall be employed as full-time or part-time staff members, in addition to members of
the Management Council from outside of the University.

ウ ウ-1 Knowledgeable persons and specialists outside the University will be appointed
part-time, as members of the Management Council and Education and ResearchCouncil.
ウ-2 In order to cope with specialized business operations critical for corporation
management including items related to university-industry cooperation, local
collaboration, intellectual property, international exchange, student job search, student
recruiting, finance and auditing, knowledgeable persons and specialists from outside of
the University will be employed as full-time or part-time employees.

エ Establishment of a system in which a certain portion of the operation subsidy can beused at the discretion of the Chairperson of the Board of Executives shall bedeliberated on for flexible and dynamic corporation management under the leadershipof the Chairperson of the Board of Executives.

エ In order to deal with projects to be started in the middle of a fiscal year, anadjustment budget which can reflect the intentions of the Chairperson of theBoard of Executives will be established, and a certain portion of the initial budget
will also be reserved for that purpose. In addition, a portion of the researchbudget will be reserved, so that it can be used at the discretion of the
Chairperson of the Board of Executives. (The University)

ウ ウ-1 Knowledgeable persons and specialists outside the University
will be appointed part-time, as members of the Management Council
and Education and Research Council.
ウ-2 In order to cope with specialized business operations critical for
corporation management including items related to university-industry
cooperation, local collaboration, intellectual property, international
exchange, student job search, student recruiting, finance and auditing,knowledgeable persons and specialists from outside of the University
will be employed as full-time or part-time employees.

Ｂ

Ｂ
エ

Ｂ

Ｂ

In order to deal with projects to be started in the middle of a
fiscal year, an adjustment budget which can reflect the intentionsof the Chairperson of the Board of Executives will be established.
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２ Measures for achievement of goals regarding reassessment of educational and research organizations（1）Specific measures regarding steps for flexible and dynamic formation and reconsideration of educational and research organizations

ア Taking into consideration academic trends and social needs, deliberation shall be madefor detailed review of organizations of the Undergraduate and Graduate Schools.

ア ア-1 In order to comprehensively improve education conducted at the Undergraduate
School, the Dean of the Undergraduate School of Computer Science and Engineering
will be maintained as a regular position.

ア Smooth operation of the newly established academic departmentof the Undergraduate School and reorganized graduate
departments of the Graduate School will be conducted.

ア-2 Taking into consideration academic trends and social needs, deliberation shall bemade regarding detailed review of organizations of the Undergraduate and Graduate
Schools.

Ｂ
イ Taking into consideration results of evaluations conducted by the Evaluation
Committee for internal investigations, external accreditation/evaluation organizations
and Fukushima Prefecture Public University Evaluation Committee, deliberation shallbe made for review of organizations.

Ａ

イ Taking into consideration results of evaluations conducted by the Internal Evaluation
Committee, external accreditation/evaluation organizations and Fukushima Prefecture
Public University Evaluation Committee, review of university organization will beconsidered.

イ

Ｂ

Ｂ

Taking into consideration results of evaluations conducted by the
Fukushima Prefecture Public University Evaluation Committee,
review of university organization will be considered.

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３ Measures for achievement of goals regarding appropriate assignment of faculty and administrative personnel（1）Specific measures regarding securing of human resources

ア Employment of faculty members shall be based on an open application policy.

ア Employment of faculty members will continue, based on an open invitation policy.

イ Diverse faculty employment systems shall be deliberated on.

イ イ-1 A system in which experts in advanced fields of specialization will be
strategically employed as faculty with fixed terms of office will be continued. （The
University)
イ-2 Effective operation of systems for invitation of visiting researchers and special
researcher positions with fixed terms of office will be continued. （The University)
イ-3 Regarding the fixed term of office employment system in general, considerationof methods for the system will be made, as well as on diverse faculty employment
systems.

ウ Flexible treatment of salaries shall be deliberated on so that many excellent applicants
can be sought from other universities, etc.

ウ ウ-1 A personnel evaluation system will be developed, so that deliberation can bemade for flexible treatment of salaries.
ウ-2 Systems to be originally designed by the university corporation, e.g. a sabbaticalsystem*, will be introduced, in order to develop an environment which will help attract
excellent applicants inside/outside the University.

ア Employment of faculty members will continue, based on an open
invitation policy.

Ａ

Ｂ
イ

Ｂ

Ｃ

イ-1 A system in which experts in advanced fields of specialization
will be strategically employed as faculty with fixed terms of office will
be continued. （The University)
イ-2 Effective operation of systems for invitation of visiting
researchers and special researcher positions with fixed terms of officewill be continued. （The University)
イ-3 A fixed term of office employment system (tenure track
system) will be introduced for faculty members to be newly
employed.
イ-4 Diverse systems of appointment of faculty members, theiradvantages and disadvantages, and models will be considered.
(the College)

ウ With the aim of recruiting excellent faculty members, consideration
will be given to flexible treatment in personnel affairs, includingsalaries.

D

D２

エ For the purpose of giving incentives for faculty members to conduct education andresearch, criteria for in-house promotion shall be deliberated on.

エ Taking into consideration current situation of and requests from academic
departments and centers, criteria for in-house promotion shall be prepared , for the
purpose of giving incentives to faculty members in their educational and research
activities. (The University)

オ Faculty employment based on the open application policy shall be promoted to insure
acceptance of excellent educators and researchers selected under a fair employment
system regardless of nationality, etc.

オ Faculty employment based on the open invitation policy will be continued, to insure
acceptance of excellent educators and researchers selected under a fair employment
system regardless of nationality, etc.

カ Employment of excellent female faculty members shall be worked on for realization ofa gender-equal society.

カ カ-1 Employment of excellent female applicants shall continue to be promoted forrealization of a gender-equal society.
カ-2 Maintaining an environment where female employees can work comfortably will
be promoted.

エＢ

Based on the criteria for internal promotion from assistantprofessor to associate professor, appropriate operation of theinternal promotion system will be conducted.

Ｂ
オ Faculty employment based on the open invitation policy will be
continued, to insure acceptance of excellent educators andresearchers selected under a fair employment system regardless ofnationality, etc.

Ａ

Ｂ
カ

Ｃ

Ｃ

カ-1 Employment of excellent female applicants shall continue to bepromoted for realization of a gender-equal society.
カ-2 Maintaining an environment where female employees can work
comfortably will be promoted.

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３ Measures for achievement of goals regarding appropriate assignment of faculty and administrative personnel（2）Specific measures regarding construction of flexible and diverse personnel systems by utilization of non-public employee employment styles

ア A personnel evaluation system for internal promotion shall be established for the
purpose of increasing faculty incentives. This system is expected to be well-balancedwith the existing public invitation system focusing on applicants academic paper
publication. The system shall evaluate not only academic paper publication, but alsoachievements in education, contribution to society, and contribution to internalbusiness operation at the University.

ア ア-1 Model systems for internal promotion will be prepared , for the purpose ofincreasing faculty incentives, taking into consideration not only evaluation of academic
paper publications, but also of achievements in education, contribution to society, andcontribution to internal business operation at the University.
ア-2 Deliberations will be made, towards preparation of a comprehensive evaluation
system, in which evaluation results will be reflected in promotions and salaries,
blending it with the existing public invitation system focused on applicants academic
paper publications.

イ Concurrent employment shall be gradually deregulated for promotion of industryuniversity-government cooperation. Handling of duty hours, etc. in that case shall also
be deliberated on.

イ イ-1 Allowing faculty members to be concurrently employed by other employees will
not be restricted to times outside regular work hours for faculty members who will be
engaged in business utilizing research results from work done at the University, and asystem will be utilized in which such faculty members are allowed to concentrate on
the relevant business by taking leaves of absence for designated periods of time.
イ-2 Due consideration will be given so that the relevant system can be utilized, andhandling of duty hours, etc. in these cases will also be considered.

ウ A system for personnel exchange of faculty members with other national/public
university corporations and for personnel exchange of faculty and administrative staff
members with prefectural organizations shall be established and utilized as necessary.

ウ Information will be collected as necessary regardinga system for personnel
exchange of faculty with other national/public university corporations and for
personnel exchange of faculty and administrative staff with prefectural organizations.

ア ア-1 Appropriate utilization of the criteria for internal promotion
from assistant professor to associate professor will be conducted.
(the University)
ア-2 Preparations for an internal promotion system will be madewith the objective of increasing motivation for faculty andadministrative staff, taking into consideration research andeducational achievements, social contribution, degree ofcontribution to work at the College, and insights provided.

Ｃ

Ｃ
イ

Ｂ

Allowing faculty members to be concurrently employed by other
employees will not be restricted to times outside regular work
hours for faculty members who will be engaged in business
utilizing research results from work done at the University, and asystem will be utilized in which such faculty members are allowed
to concentrate on the relevant business by taking leaves ofabsence for designated periods of time.

Ｂ
ウ Information will be collected as necessary regarding a system forpersonnel exchange of faculty with other national/public university
corporations and for personnel exchange of faculty and administrative
staff with prefectural organizations.

ＢＢ

エ Educational programs for personnel organized by the national government, theprefectural government and Fukushima Municipal Learning Center shall be effectively
used. In addition, systems to be originally established by the university corporation,e.g. a sabbatical system*, shall be deliberated on.

エ エ-1 Utilization of educational programs for clerical personnel organized by thenational government, the prefectural government and Fukushima Municipal Training
Center shall be continued.
エ-2 Systems to be originally established by the university corporation, e.g. asabbatical system*, will be deliberated on, striving for improvement in education andresearch abilities of faculty.

エ

Ｃ

Ｃ

エ-1 Utilization of educational programs for clerical personnel
organized by the national government, the prefectural government andFukushima Municipal Training Center shall be continued.
エ-2 Considerations will be conducted regarding introduction ofprograms to be independently established by the Corporation, e.g.
a sabbatical system.

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４ Measures for achievement of goals regarding improvement of effectiveness and practicality of administrative work, etc.
（1）Specific measures regarding reconsideration of the functions and structure of administrative organizations

ア Advancement of specialized knowledge regarding university management, etc. ofadministrative personnel and employment of proper administrative personnel withspecialized knowledge and ability shall be positively promoted.

ア ア-1 Advancement of specialized abilities regarding university management, etc. ofadministrative personnel will be proactively promoted, utilizing various training
programs.
ア-2 Employment of proper administrative personnel with specialized knowledge andabilities will be implemented by phase and in a carefully planned manner.

イ Administrative personnel shall be actively invited to participate in management andplanning regarding University operation.

イ イ-1 Administrative personnel will be required to actively participate in managementof the University including activities of the Board of Executives, executive councils
and other committees within the University.
イ-2 Administrative personnel will continue to be required to participate in planning
operations carried out by the Center for Strategy of International Programs and the
Evaluation Office, which will be established, as well as operations carried out by theadministrative group in charge of planning.

ウ Plans for technical seminars for development of knowledge and skills of administrative
staff members in cooperation with other universities shall be deliberated on.

ウ In addition to participation in seminars conducted by the Japan Association of
Municipal and Prefectural Colleges and Universities (The University), theAssociation of Municipal and Prefectural Colleges in Japan (The College), and the
National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation, informationexchange with other universities will be promoted.

ア ア-1 Advancement of specialized abilities regarding university
management, etc. of administrative personnel will be proactively
promoted, utilizing various training programs.
ア-2 Employment of proper administrative personnel with specialized
knowledge and abilities will be implemented by phase and in a carefullyplanned manner.

Ｂ

Ｂ
イ

Ｃ

Administrative personnel will be required to actively participate inplanning and management of the University including activities of
the Board of Executives, executive councils and other committees
within the University.

Ｂ
ウ Participation in seminars conducted by the Japan Association of
Municipal and Prefectural Colleges and Universities (The
University), the Association of Municipal and Prefectural Collegesin Japan (The College), and the National Institution for Academic
Degrees and University Evaluation will be continued.

Ｃ

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４ Measures for achievement of goals regarding improvement of effectiveness and practicality of administrative work, etc.
（2）Specific measures regarding improvement of effectiveness and practicality of administrative work

ア The present academic affairs administration system shall be improved based oncomprehensive review on user-friendliness and information security, etc.

ア In addition to ensuring stable operation of the new "Administrative Management
System" which will go into operation in AY 2007, due consideration will be given
to information security. Necessary preparations will also be made to theadministration system, so that the system can respond to changes in curriculum,etc.

イ In order to enhance security of information related to the administrative system,
necessary schemes and funding mechanisms shall be established. In addition, system
improvements shall be done for reduction of workloads and costs related to
information security regarding the administrative system.

イ In addition to ensuring stable operation of the new "Administrative Management
System" which will go into operation in AY 2007, due consideration will be given
to information security. Necessary preparations will also be made to theadministration system, so that the system can respond to changes in curriculum,etc.

ウ Efficiency in office counter work will be increased and services provided for students
will be improved.

ウ ウ-1 Efficient operation systems for office counter work will be deliberated on fromdiversified standpoints for improvement of services offered to students.
ウ-2 Constant efforts to raise awareness among administrative staff members will bemade for improvement of services offered to students.

ＣＢ

ア Systematic operation of the "Administrative Management
System", which was introduced in AY 2007, will be conducted inorder to ensure security and stable operation of the system, anduser-friendliness of the system will be improved throughadjustment of software. Necessary adjustments will also be made,so that the system can respond to the new curriculum. (The
University)
イ

Ｃ

Ｂ

Systematic operation of the "Administrative Management
System", which was introduced in AY 2007, will be conducted inorder to ensure security and stable operation of the system, anduser-friendliness of the system will be improved throughadjustment of software. Necessary adjustments will also be made,so that the system can respond to the new curriculum. (The
University)

ウ ウ-1 Efficient operation systems for office counter work will bedeliberated on from diversified standpoints for improvement ofservices offered to students.
ウ-2 Constant efforts to raise awareness among administrative staff
members will be made for improvement of services offered to
students.

Ｂ

Ｂ

エ For efficient and rationalized business operation, certain administrative work shall be
integrated, and also the budget execution shall be expedited.

エ エ-1 Procedures and flowcharts for business operations will be reviewed towards
integration of administrative work.
エ-2 Well-planned and efficient use of budgets will be promoted through prompt
allocation of budgets for education and research, and proper operation of thesystem for purchases to be made by faculty members. In addition, review ofadministrative procedures will be considered for the purpose of increasing thetransparency and competitiveness in bidding, etc.

オ For efficient and rationalized business operation related to meetings and committees,
the present meetings and committees shall be reorganized, abolished or merged.

オ For efficient and practical business operation related to meetings and committees, thepresent meetings and committees will be reorganized, abolished or merged, so that the
University can be operated by its limited human resources.

カ Possible outsourcing of business shall be actively worked on, taking into considerationa viewpoint of performance and cost.

カ カ-1 Outsourcing of business items related to university administration andmanagement conducted by the Administrative Office will be promoted.
カ-2 Possible outsourcing of business will be considered and actively worked onhereafter.

キ Shared use and electronic management of information shall be promoted, seeking
upgrading of and efficiency in management operations.

キ キ-1 Shared use and electronic management of information will be promoted, utilizing
networks in an effort to expedite business processes.
キ-2 Upgrading and promotion of efficiency in overall management operations will bepromoted, by gradually transferring to a paperless work system.

エ

Ｂ

Ｂ

エ-1 Considerations will be made on efficient and rational
administrative organizations by the working group for review ofadministrative organization.
エ-2 Well-planned and efficient use of budgets will be promoted
through prompt allocation of budgets for education and research,and proper operation of the system for purchases to be made byfaculty members.
Regarding bids, administrative procedures will continue to be
discussed in order to increase transparency and competition.

オ Efforts will continue to be made toward efficient and rational
management of meetings and committees, so that the University
can be operated by its limited human resources.

Ｂ

Ｂ
カ

Ｂ

カ-1 Outsourcing of business items related to university
administration and management conducted by the Administrative
Office will be continued. In addition, possible outsourcing ofbusiness will be worked on.

Ｃ
キ Efforts will be made to promote efficiency in management
operations and to expedite business processes, by transferring toa paperless work system utilizing networks.

Ｂ

Ｂ

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１ Measures for achievement of goals regarding increasing self-income, for example, external research funds, etc.

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Ⅲ Measures that should be taken in order to achieve goals regarding improvement of financial affairs
Item

１ Measures for achievement of goals regarding increasing self-income, for example, external research funds, etc.

（1） 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.

（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.

（3） 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 ofAizu)（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)⑳ ANNUAL PLANS

１ Measures for achievement of goals regarding increasing self-income, for example, external research funds, etc.

（1） (1-1) For acquisition of external funds from a broad range of fields, faculty
members will be well-informed of various information and be given support when
they make applications for research funds.
(1-2) Faculty members will be encouraged to carry out proposals for and planningof research programs and to apply for research funds individually.

AB（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 make applications for research funds.
(2-2) A system to support faculty members in making applications for individualand group research projects will be improved.

AB（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 make applications for research funds.
(3-2) A 10% increase in the amount of acquired external research funds (publicinvitation-based research funds, cooperative research funds, commissioned
research funds, grant donations, etc.) within this fiscal year, will be aimed at. (The
University)AB（4） Portions of funds allocated for indirect overhead expenses from external funds
will be used to acquire future external funds (licensing fees) through accumulationof research achievements as assets. (patent applications, etc.)（4） For the purpose of supporting acquisition of other strategic funds, portions of funds（4） Portions of funds allocated for indirect overhead expenses from acquired external
allocated for indirect overhead expenses from acquired external funds shall be used forfunds will be used to establish intellectual property cycles through accumulation ofconcentrated basic research at the University, exploratory research by young faculty
research achievements as assets.
members, and creative research, etc.

BD-2

（5） Cooperative research with private companies and research in high social needs shall be （5） (5-1) The University-Business Innovation Center (the University) and the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities (the College)
will take the initiative in promotion
actively conducted in accordance with fair rules and contracts, so that the Universityof effective research over a broad range of fields, which involves matching of the needs
can acquire external funds.
of companies and research seeds to be provided by the University.
(5-2)Cooperative and commissioned research with private companies will be further
promoted, so that the University can acquire external funds.

（5） (5-1) The University-Business Innovation Center (the University) and the Center
for Rejuvenation of Local Communities (the College) will take the initiative inpromotion of effective research over a broad range of fields, which involves
matching of the needs of companies and research seeds to be provided by the
University of Aizu.
(5-2) Cooperative and commissioned research with private companies will befurther promoted, so that the University of Aizu can acquire external funds.

B

B（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）（6） The strategy on intellectual property of the University shall be established, and income （6） Based on the strategy of intellectual property, intellectual property cycles will befrom patent rights acquired through research achievements of the University andestablished, and enhancement of the economic level of local communities throughincubation of venture business shall be aimed at. （The University of Aizu)
venture business, etc. (The University）C（7） Increase in income from usage fees of facilities of the University shall be aimed at,from the standpoint of efficient use of property.

B（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）（7） Increase in income by reassessment of lending standards and usage fees of facilities of
the University will be aimed at. （The University）

B

B（8） Holding of technical seminars for mid-career professionals, such as ". NET
Seminars," will be considered (The University).

（8） Income from charging for short-period technical seminars for mid-career professionals, （8） Holding of technical seminars for mid-career professionals , such as ". NET
etc. shall be discussed.
Seminars," will be discussed. (The University)
The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities will take the initiative in
improvement of various seminars at the College.

Holding of specialized research seminars organized mainly by the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities with participation fees for mid-career
professionals will be considered (The College).

B

B（9） Amounts for and entrance examination fees, admission fees, and tuition, etc.
be examined, from diversified standpoints of the University as a whole, including
increase in revenue and securing a large number of excellent students.

（9） Amounts for application fees and entrance examination fees, admission fees and tuition, （9） Amounts for entrance examination fees, admission fees, and tuition, etc. will
etc. shall be appropriately determined, taking into account the role of the University asremain unchanged for AY 2007, however, they will be
examined, from diversified
a public university corporation.
standpoints of the University as a whole, including increase in revenue andsecuring a large number of excellent students.

B（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.

B（10） A system for acceptance of donations from private companies and graduates, etc. will（10） A system for acceptance of donations pertaining to overall improvement of thebe discussed.

University's infrastructure including acceptance of donations for scholarships, will
be improved.

C

B

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Ⅲ Measures that should be taken in order to achieve goals regarding improvement of financial affairs

２ Measures for achievement of goals regarding economization of expenses

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Ⅲ Measures that should be taken in order to achieve goals regarding improvement of financial affairs

２ Measures for achievement of goals regarding economization of expenses

Item（1） In order to reduce administrative expenses, the existing organizations shall be（1） Deliberations will be made regarding management and administration systems, etc. of
reorganized or merged as necessary, based on the results of internal investigations andthe existing organizations, based on the results of internal investigations andevaluations.
evaluations, and the evaluation results by evaluation organizations for accreditation ofuniversities and the Fukushima Prefecture Public University Corporation Evaluation
Committee.

（2） （2-1） Environmental standards for the University will be established.
（2-2） Further efforts will be directed toward thorough implementation of energysaving measures (reduction in consumption of power, gas, water and sewage
services) and resource-saving measures (reduction of waste and carrying out ofrecycling.) In addition, investigation of the progress of measures and review for
improvement will be carried out, and new approaches will be taken.

（3） 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/merging and abolition of meetings and committees will be
aimed at.

２ Measures for achievement of goals regarding economization of expenses（1） Regarding management and administration systems, etc. of the existing
administrative organizations, a working group will discuss reassessment ofadministrative organizational structure based on the results of the evaluation
results, etc. by the Fukushima Prefecture Public University Corporation
Evaluation Committee.

C（2） Establishment of environmental standards 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.

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C（2） （2-1） Environmental policies will be established, and they will be announced andpromoted on campus.
（2-2） Further efforts will be directed toward thorough implementation of energysaving measures (reduction in consumption of power, gas, water and sewage
services) and resource-saving measures (reduction of waste and carrying out ofrecycling.) In addition, investigation of the progress of measures and review for
improvement will be carried out on a continuous basis.

B

B（3） Holding of meetings for which committee functions have been integrated, etc., andintensification of duties, streamlining/rationalization of administrative work will bepromoted.

B

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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 and administration（1） Systems for effective and efficient facility management shall be improved through reexamination of organizations made as necessary.

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Item

３ Measures for achievement of goals regarding improvement of property management and administration（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 close cooperation among internal organizations, systems for effective
and efficient facilities management will be improved. (The College)CC（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）Ｂ（3） Based on the situations concerning natural deterioration of facilities and theresults of inspections, etc., review of the long-term maintenance plans (annual
plans and implementation details) will be carried out for promotion of systematicand efficient maintenance and administration of facilities.

（4） 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
patents, software and financial assets will be discussed. Proper management offinancial assets will be conducted based on the fund management policy.

３ Measures for achievement of goals regarding improvement of property management and administration（1） Through utilization of a reservation system for facilities use and promotion ofcooperation among organizations, systems for effective and efficient facility
management will be encouraged. (The University)
Through close cooperation among internal organizations, systems for effective
and efficient facilities management will be improved. (The College)（2） University facilities, e.g. the University Auditorium, lecture rooms and parking lots, shall （2） By widely publicizing the system for use of University facilities and utilization of abe open to the public as long as use of these facilities does not interfere withreservation system for the facilities, prompt responses to users will be given, andeducation and research of the University, so that University property can be more
expansion of the range of organizations eligible to use facilities, etc. will be aimed
effectively utilized. By widely publicizing the system for use of University facilities andat. （The University）
expanding 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 of20%). (The University of Aizu)（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.

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Ｂ（3） Based on the situations concerning natural deterioration of facilities and theresults of inspections, etc., review of the long-term maintenance plans (annual
plans and implementation details) will be carried out for promotion of systematicand efficient maintenance and administration of facilities.

Ａ

Ｂ

Ａ

Ｂ

（4） Management and operation of intangible fixed assets including patents, software,
etc. will be properly conducted.
Proper management of financial assets will be conducted based on the fundmanagement policy.

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IV Measures that Should Be Taken to Achieve Goals Regarding Internal Investigations and
Evaluations of Situations Concerning Education/Research and Organizations/Administration

IV Measures that Should Be Taken to Achieve Goals Regarding Internal Investigations and
Evaluations of Situations Concerning Education/Research and Organizations/Administration

１ Specific measures regarding implementation of internal investigations and evaluations

Item⑱ SELFEVALUATION⑲ SELFEVALUATIONIV Measures that Should Be Taken to Achieve Goals Regarding Internal Investigations and
Evaluations of Situations Concerning Education/Research and Organizations/Administration

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 Evaluation Committee (the University of Aizu) and
Evaluation Committee, (the Junior College Division) and the results of theinvestigations and evaluations shall be disclosed within and outside the University.

（1） Internal investigations and evaluations regarding content of education and research will
be conducted utilizing the respective evaluation organizations for the University and
the Junior College Division. The results of investigations and evaluations will be
disclosed within and outside the University, and feedback will be given to faculty andadministrative staff.

（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.

（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.

（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, andwith establishment of an appropriate committee, a system for conducting evaluations
on a regular basis will be prepared.

（5） Evaluation criteria, etc. shall be prepared using evaluation criteria employed by thirdparty evaluation organizations as reference.

（5） Based on the evaluation policies employed by the Evaluation Committee for Public
University Corporations and institutes for university accreditation/evaluation, as wellas the annual evaluation results, consideration will be given to the perspective fromwhich internal investigations and evaluations should be conducted.

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Item

１ Specific measures regarding implementation of internal investigations and evaluations

Evaluations will be conducted utilizing the respective evaluation organizations for
the University and the College. The results of investigations and evaluations will
be disclosed within and outside the University.

Ｂ

C
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. (The University)

Ｂ

Ｂ
Evaluations of the corporation will be carried out effectively, reflecting theresults of external evaluations by external organizations such as the Fukushima
Prefecture Public University Corporation Evaluation Committee.

Ｂ

C
Evaluation of faculty members will be considered.

D

D2
(5)-1
Evaluations will be carried out including the D1/D2 evaluation grades, which were
newly established from the mid-term plans for FY 2007, and will clearly statereasoning for evaluations.
(5)-2Collection and arrangement of data shall be carried out toward creation ofinternal evaluation forms for university accreditation/evaluation.

C

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IV Measures that Should Be Taken to Achieve Goals Regarding Internal Investigations and
Evaluations of Situations Concerning Education/Research and Organizations/Administration

IV Measures that Should Be Taken to Achieve Goals Regarding Internal Investigations and
Evaluations of Situations Concerning Education/Research and Organizations/Administration

２ Specific measures regarding implementation of third-party evaluations（1） The University receives mutual evaluations by the Japan University Accreditation
Association or evaluations by the National Institution for Academic Degrees andUniversity Evaluation, etc. regularly. (The University of Aizu)

Item⑱ SELFEVALUATION（3） The results of third-party evaluations shall be disclosed to the public.

⑳ ANNUAL PLANS
IV Measures that Should Be Taken to Achieve Goals Regarding Internal Investigations and
Evaluations of Situations Concerning Education/Research and Organizations/Administration

２ Specific measures regarding implementation of third-party evaluations

Item

２ Specific measures regarding implementation of third-party evaluations

The University will collect data for evaluations by the National Institution for
Academic Degrees and University Evaluation. (Scheduled to be conducted in FY2010) (The University)（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)Ｂ(2) Evaluations conducted by the National Institution for Academic Degrees and University
Evaluation will be regularly conducted. (The College)⑲ SELFEVALUATION

Ｂ
Regarding data accumulation, etc. for periodic evaluations by the National Institution
for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation, methods for data accumulation andinternal evaluation, the framework for responsibilities regarding these activities,
and examination periods, will be discussed, in preparation for the evaluations.
(The College)

Regarding data accumulation, etc. for periodic evaluations by the National Institution
for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation, methods for data accumulation, theframework for responsibilities regarding these activities, and examination periods,
will be discussed, in preparation for the evaluations. (The College)（3） The results of third-party evaluations will be proactively disclosed to the public via the
University website, etc.

The results of evaluations by the Prefectural Evaluation Committee will be
disclosed to the public via the University website, etc.

Ｂ

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IV Measures that Should Be Taken to Achieve Goals Regarding Internal Investigations and
Evaluations of Situations Concerning Education/Research and Organizations/Administration

IV Measures that Should Be Taken to Achieve Goals Regarding Internal Investigations and
Evaluations of Situations Concerning Education/Research and Organizations/Administration

３ Specific measures regarding utilization of evaluation results

Item⑱ SELFEVALUATION⑲ SELFEVALUATIONIV Measures that Should Be Taken to Achieve Goals Regarding Internal Investigations and
Evaluations of Situations Concerning Education/Research and Organizations/Administration

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.

（1） In parallel with operation of the "Achievement Database System" to be introduced in
FY 2007 (The University), considerations will be made regarding standardization ofevaluation data for individuals (The University) and departments/divisions regarding
research and education, and storing of the data in databases.

（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 so that discussions
regarding necessary faculty training programs can be conducted based on evaluation
results.

（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） （3-1) Results of third-party evaluations will be proactively disclosed to the public via
the University website, etc.
（3-2) The evaluation results will be utilized in the process of evaluations, and resultsof improvement, etc. will also be disclosed to the public.

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Item

３ Specific measures regarding utilization of evaluation results

Considerations regarding the Achievement Database System for Faculty will bemade by a working group.

Ｃ

D2（2） The organization to be in charge of activities for faculty development (FD) willconduct discussions regarding necessary faculty training programs based on
evaluation results.

DD1（3-1) The evaluation results by the Fukushima Prefecture Public University
Corporation Evaluation Committee will be disclosed to the public via the
University website, etc.
（3-2) The evaluation results will be utilized in the process of evaluations fromnext fiscal year, and will be utilized for university improvements.

Ｂ

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V. Measures to Be Taken to Achieve Goals Regarding Provision of Information on
Situations Concerning Education/Research and Organizations/Administration
１ Specific measures regarding further disclosure, provision and public relations
Item
regarding information for situations concerning education/research and

V. Measures to Be Taken to Achieve Goals Regarding Provision of Information on
Situations Concerning Education/Research and Organizations/Administration
１ Specific measures regarding further disclosure, provision and public relations
Item
regarding information for situations concerning education/research and

V. Measures to Be Taken to Achieve Goals Regarding Provision of Information on
Situations Concerning Education/Research and Organizations/Administration
１ Specific measures regarding further disclosure, provision and public relations
Item
regarding information for situations concerning education/research and（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.

（1） （1-1） Proactive public relations activities will be carried out through the
University website and campus tours for visitors, etc.
（1-2） More effective public relations activities will be implemented by promptly
updating and further improving the University website.
（1-3） "Open Campus" programs will be held during the University Festival period.
（1-4） The University will accept junior/senior high school students, etc. on
educational trips to the University in order to inform them of the characteristicsof the University, 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） （1-1） Proactive public relations activities will be carried out through the University
website, campus tours for visitors, etc.
（1-2） More effective public relations activities will be implemented by promptly
updating and further improving the University website.
（1-3） "Open Campus" and "Open Labs" programs will be held during the University
Festival period.
（1-4） The University will accept junior/senior high school students, etc. on educational
trips to the University in order to inform them of the characteristics of the University,with aims to include increasing the number of students who will apply for admission to
the University as well as increasing publicity for the University. (The University)（2） Excellent educational and research activities and achievements of the University will
be stored in databases. In addition, images and concepts regarding public relations(fundamental policies) of the University will be established 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）

Ａ

B（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)

Ｂ

Ｂ
Discussions regarding the Achievement Database System for Faculty will be madeby a working group. (The University)（3） Deliberations will be made regarding the method for promotion of effective construction （3） In parallel with operation of the "Achievement Database System" to be introduced inof databases, from a viewpoint that educational and research activities of faculty
FY 2007 (the University), deliberations will be made regarding the construction ofmembers should be considered as assets of the University.
databases pertaining to educational and research activities of faculty members.

Preparation of data for contribution to local communities through construction ofa database for faculty members' educational and research activities will be
conducted. (The College)BD2

（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)-1 Through publication of annual review, educational and research activities of
the University will be disclosed to the public.
(4)-2 Regarding consideration of operational issues relevant to the Achievement
Database System for Faculty for compilation of research activity of individual
faculty members, a working group will carry out this function. (The University)(4)-3 A CD-ROM version of the College's annual research review will be made anddistributed to universities, etc. The content of the annual research review will
also be posted on the College's website in its entirety. Using these methods, theCollege's educational and research activities and cultural resources will be
disclosed outside the College. (The College)（4） Through publication of the annual review, educational and research activities of the
University will be disclosed to the public. （The University）

B

B

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VI. Measures that Should Be Taken to Achieve Important Goals Regarding Other
Business Operations
１ Specific measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding maintenance andItemutilization, etc. of facilities and equipment

VI. Measures that Should Be Taken to Achieve Important Goals Regarding Other
Business Operations
１ Specific measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding maintenance andItemutilization, etc. of facilities and equipment（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 surveying of current situations regarding maintenance of the campus
shall be conducted from various points of view.

（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.

（3） For maintenance of facilities, efforts will be directed towards handling of issues, suchas 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.

（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 ofvarious facilities, efforts will be directed toward utilization of facilities andreplacement of equipment, which will lead to reduction in LCC (Life Cycle Cost),
resource saving, and energy conservation.

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VI. Measures that Should Be Taken to Achieve Important Goals Regarding Other
Business Operations
１ Specific measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding maintenance andItemutilization, etc. of facilities and equipment
Fundamental policies regarding campus maintenance will be created.

ＣＣ
Efforts will be directed toward green management with through regional
partnerships and environmental symbiosis, such as green preservation incooperation with community organizations, etc., composting by utilization of fallen
leaves and cut grass, segmentation and recycling of pruned branches, minimal useof chemical sprays, etc. (The University)

ＢC
For promotion of universal design* of buildings and on campus, investigations
taking account users' security and safety will be conducted and upgrades will be
carried out based on urgency corresponding to the results of investigations.

B

Ｃ
Based upon actual utilization of various facilities, efforts will be directed towardutilization of facilities and replacement of equipment which are the most likely tolead to reductions in consumption costs and energy conservation.
For this fiscal year, systems for the Central Operation Office, automatic control
units and security systems will be replaced, and the following controls will be put
into practice.
① Labor-saving and low-cost maintenance work
② Optional control from the new system, and improvements/energy conservationin operation of faculties through data collection and analysis③ Room temperature and lighting control corresponding to room entrance and/or
exit (start-stop control) (The University)ＢA（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
investigations and review for improvement will be carried out, and new approaches
will be taken, in terms of space, quality, and cost.

（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.

As facilities management (FM)* methods, various investigations and review for
improvement will be continuously taken, in terms of space, quality, and cost. (The
University)

B

C
In accordance with feasibility surveys conducted by the Prefecture last fiscal
year for introduction of ESCO projects, facility renovations which would enable
early investment recovery and significant energy reduction had not beenrecognized, and launching of the project was assumed difficult.
In the future, efforts toward introduction of equipment for energy-saving
equipment for improvement of facility operation, small-scale renovation andreplacement of equipment will be promoted. (The University)

B

B
The necessity of energy/resource saving will be announced on campus, andpromotion of specific measures will be carried out, after establishment at
environmental policies. (The University)（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.

B

C
In order to promote recycling of reusable computers, etc. within the University,
information regarding those computers will be collected and provided by the
University.

（8） 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.

B

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VI. Measures that Should Be Taken to Achieve Important Goals Regarding Other
Business Operations
２ Measures to Be Taken to Achieve Goals Regarding Healthcare and Safety
ItemManagement

VI. Measures that Should Be Taken to Achieve Important Goals Regarding Other
Business Operations
２ Measures to Be Taken to Achieve Goals Regarding Healthcare and Safety
ItemManagement

VI. Measures that Should Be Taken to Achieve Important Goals Regarding Other
Business Operations
２ Measures to Be Taken to Achieve Goals Regarding Healthcare and Safety
ItemManagement（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
Law, qualified health management staff and health promoters will be properly assigned.
（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.

（1） （1-1） Based on the content of relevant laws, including the Industrial Safety and
Health Law, qualified health management staff and health promoters will beproperly assigned.
（1-2） Provision of thorough safety education for faculty and administrative
personnel will be sought through advice from a physician in charge of healthmanagement and the activities of the Health Committee.
（1-3） Promotion of comprehensive safety and health measures and improvementof safety and health environments will be sought through preparation of various
manuals, etc.

（2） Efforts shall be made toward realization of periodic health checks for all students,
faculty and administrative staff.

（2） Efforts shall be made toward realization of periodic health checks for all students,
faculty and administrative staff by raising their awareness of the importance of periodic
health checks through activities of the Health Committee, etc. (The University of Aizu
and the Junior College Division )（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.

BC（2） Efforts shall be made toward realization of periodic health checks for all students,
faculty and administrative staff by raising their awareness of the importance of
periodic health checks through activities of the Health Committee, etc.

AC（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.
(The University)
Efforts will be made to publicize the Student Counseling Room and Nurse's Room, andan easily-accessible environment will be created for use of these rooms. (The College)

B（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.

A（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.
(4-2) Research will be conducted in order to respond to expected technological andsystem-based changes regarding information security.
(4-3) Improvement of the qualifications and quality of staff members specializing in
information processing will be aimed at through participation in seminars on information
security.

（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.
(4-2) Research will be conducted in order to respond to expected technologicaland system-based changes regarding information security.
(4-3) Improvement of the qualifications and quality of staff members specializing in
information processing will be aimed at through participation in seminars on information
security.

ＢＢ

（5） As provision of necessary crime prevention equipment, crime prevention and guardsystems in and outside the buildings will be maintained.

（5） Locations which may pose concerns regarding potential danger in situations suchas natural disasters (snow disasters, typhoon, etc.) and crime (robbery, etc.) on
campus, appropriate countermeasures will be taken as necessary.
In addition, for prevention of disasters and crime, manuals regarding inspection
and security patrol of various facilities and locations on campus will be improved,
and map exercises, etc will be carried out.

（5） Regarding locations which may pose concerns regarding potential danger insituations such as natural disasters (snow disasters, typhoon, etc.), incidents(robbery, damage, etc.) and accidents, etc. on campus, appropriate
countermeasures will be taken as necessary.
In addition, for prevention of these disasters, etc., manuals regarding security
patrol of various facilities and locations on campus will be improved as necessary,and disaster prevention schemes will be enhanced.

B

B（6） For clarification, improvement and enhancement of systems, such as provision of
instructions, reports and confirmation, in the event of disasters, increasingawareness of individuals' on campus of disaster prevention will be aimed at, andfire drills will be conducted efficiently.
In addition, special points to note will be reorganized for the purpose ofenhancement of the "manual for response to receipt of an earthquake early
warning" formulated last fiscal year, so that respective individuals will be able totake proper actions in the event of a major earthquake.
AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) workshops will also be held.

（6） For the purpose of raising awareness of students, faculty and administrative personnel, （6） For promotion of improvement and enhancement of systems and functions in the
etc. in regard to safety and disaster prevention, training programs regarding action
event of disasters, disaster prevention measure manuals will be reviewed basedplans in the event of disasters and disaster prevention drills shall be conducted basedon lessons learned from disasters in recent years and actual situations
on University s disaster prevention measure manuals.
concerning handling of disasters/accidents on campus, and effective training anddrills will be conducted.

CC（7） Based on the situation concerning natural deterioration of facilities andequipment, as well as the inspection results, etc., long-term maintenance plans(annual plans and implementation content) will be reviewed, and proper
maintenance and management of facilities and equipment will be carried out.
Systems for the Central Operations Office, automatic control devices andsecurity systems will be replaced in FY 2008, and safety, comfort and energy
efficiency will be improved.

（7） Proper repair and maintenance of facilities and equipment in terms of safety（7） Based on the situation concerning natural deterioration of facilities, equipment,
management will be carried out, so that these facilities and equipment can be used andand security systems, as well as the inspection results, etc., long-term
operated correctly and appropriately in the event of a disaster.
maintenance plans (annual plans and content of imiplementation) will be reviewed,
and proper maintenance and management of facilities and equipment will be
carried out.

B（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.

（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.

（10） Through opening of the University park, trails and other University facilities, the（10） Through active publicity regarding activities for opening of the University（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)" and emergency use of the University when disasters occur.

BB（9） Proper maintenance and management of facilities will 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)" and emergency use of the University when disasters.
In addition, the University Athletic Field will be provided as an emergency heliportfor fire safety, disasters, prefectural police and use by medical emergency staff.
(The University)

B
University 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.

BB（10） Through active publicity and promotion regarding activities for

opening of the
University facilities, use of campus facilities throughout the year, and efforts
toward green preservation in cooperation with local communities, the University
will build deeper cooperation with local citizens, organizations, etc. (The
University)

facilities, use of campus facilities throughout the year, and efforts toward green
preservation in cooperation with local communities, the University will build
deeper cooperation with relevant parties.

C

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VII. Other Matters
Item

1. Budget (including personnel expense estimates,) and plans pertaining to revenues andexpenditures, and financial plans※ Omitted

1. Budget (including personnel expense estimates,) and plans pertaining to revenues andexpenditures, and financial plans※ Omitted

1. Budget (including personnel expense estimates,) and plans pertaining to revenues andexpenditures, and financial plans※ As described on the attached documents.

2. Short-term loan limit(1) Limit: 800,000,000 yen(2) Assumed reasons for loans:
It is assumed that the University may need to obtain loans in order to cover
expenditures that are urgently required due to delay in receipt of operational subsidies
or occurrence of accidents, etc.

2. Short-term loan limit(1) Limit: 800,000,000 yen(2) Assumed reasons for loans:
It is assumed that the University may need to obtain loans in order to cover
expenditures that are urgently required due to delay in receipt of operational subsidies
or occurrence of accidents, etc.

2. Short-term loan limit(1) Limit: 800,000,000 yen(2) Assumed reasons for loans:
It is assumed that the University may need to obtain loans in order to cover
expenditures that are urgently required due to delay in receipt of operational subsidies
or occurrence of accidents, etc.

3. Plans to transfer valuable property or offer valuable property as collateral
None.

3. Plans to transfer valuable property or offer valuable property as collateral
None.

3. Plans to transfer valuable property or offer valuable property as collateral
None.

4. Use of surplus
If there is surplus after the settlement of accounts, the surplus will be used for
improvement in the quality of education and research, and improvement of organizational
operation, facilities and equipment.

4. Use of surplus
If there is surplus after the settlement of accounts, the surplus will be used for
improvement in the quality of education and research, and improvement of organizational
operation, facilities and equipment.

4. Use of surplus
If there is surplus after the settlement of accounts, the surplus will be used for
improvement in the quality of education and research, and improvement of organizational
operation, facilities and equipment.

5. Matters related to business operation provided for in Prefectural rulings(1) Plans regarding facilities and equipment
Taking into account long-term maintenance plans, plans regarding facilities andequipment shall be decided in the budget-making process for each fiscal year.

5. Matters related to business operation provided for in Prefectural rulings(1) Plans regarding facilities and equipment
Content
・ Caulking repair work for fixtures, replacement of heat exchange machine plates (The
University of Aizu)
・ Repair work for water pipes in the Gymnasium, replacement of outdoor lights (JuniorCollege Division)
Budget: 50 million yen (Financial source: Operational subsidies)

5. Matters related to business operation provided for in Prefectural rulings(1) Plans regarding facilities and equipment
Content
・ Replacement and construction for replacement of the central monitoring mechanisms
and automized control facilities (The University)
・ Repair and renovation of cooking practical training room (The College)
Budget: 151 million yen (Financial source: Operational subsidies)(2) Plans regarding personnel affairs(a) Selection and employment of internationally-recognized excellent scholars fromwithin and outside Japan, through proactive recruiting activities based on the principleof open invitation(b)Employment of individuals with specialized knowledge and skills as personnel of the
Corporation(2) Plans regarding personnel affairs(a) Selection and employment of internationally-recognized excellent scholars fromwithin and outside Japan, through proactive recruiting activities based on the principleof open invitation(b)Employment of individuals with specialized knowledge and skills as personnel of the
Corporation(2) Plans regarding personnel affairs(a) Selection and employment of internationally-recognized excellent scholars fromwithin and outside Japan, through proactive recruiting activities based on the principleof open invitation(b)Employment of individuals with specialized knowledge and skills as personnel of the
Corporation(3) Plans regarding use of reserve funds
None.

(3) Plans regarding use of reserve funds
None.

(3) Plans regarding use of reserve funds
None.