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

FY 2016 ANNUAL PLAN

FY 2017 ANNUAL PLAN (DRAFT)

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

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

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

A
（i）
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The University of Aizu
The Undergraduate Program
For recruitment of students meeting the University’s
Admission Policy, review and improve the admission
methods on a continuing basis. And also, as a part of
Top Global University Project*, introduce new admission
methods.

A（i）ａ*Top Global University Project; The Top Global University
Project is a MEXT’s project that aims to increase theinternational viability and competitiveness of Japanese
universities by providing focused support to top-level
universities with world-wide appeal, and to universities
that drive internationalization in Japanese society, bothof which are promoting full-fledged globalization throughcollaboration with excellent overseas universities andtheir own institutional reform. The UoA was selected forthe “Type B: Globalization Driver” category.
ｂ

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

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

The University of Aizu
A
The Undergraduate Program（i）
The Admission Center will investigate, analyze and evaluate results of previousａyear's entrance examination, other universities' admission systems and questionnaires
to the applicants, etc. Afterwards, we will continue to discuss admission slection
methods, taking into account efforts being made to replace the current National
Center Test with a new entrance examination system.
Further, in regards to the ICT Global Program All-English Course* for which
recruitment will start in FY2016, investigate, analyze, and evaluate the results of theentrance examination in order to optimize the entrance selection method for thecourse.

The University of Aizu
The Undergraduate Program
The Admission Center will investigate, analyze and evaluate results of the
SADquestionnaire survey conducted to applicants in the previous fiscal year, other【SRS
universities' admission systems, and the General Selection- B (five subject areas and 】
seven subjects of the center examination) which was newly implemented from the
AY2017 entrance examination. Afterwards, we will continue to discuss admission
selection methods, taking into account efforts being made to replace the current
National Center Test with a new entrance examination system.
Further, in regards to the ICT Global Program All-English Course* for which
recruitment started in FY2016, investigate, analyze, and evaluate the results of theentrance examination in order to optimize the entrance selection method for thecourse.
* ICT Global Program All-English Course: An Undergraduate school course in which
students can complete taking both general education course and specialized course
only in English from the first year.

* ICT Global Program All-English Course: An Undergraduate school course in which
students can complete taking both general education course and specialized course
only in English from the first year.

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In order to steadly secure more applicants, we will develop effective promotional
actvities using visits to high schools inside/outside Fukushima, social media sites, andmore tightly targeted internet advertisements. This will be in addition to attendance atuniversity fairs, conduction of off-campus lectures, and organization of the UoA Open
Campus. At the same time, the update of the homepage and the campus guide
pamplets will be actively utilized as part of promotional activities for the UoA.

ｂ

In order to steadily secure more applicants, we will develop effective promotional
SAD
activities using visits to high schools inside/outside Fukushima, social media sites, and 【SRS
more tightly targeted internet advertisements. This will be in addition to attendance at 】
university fairs, conduction of off-campus lectures, and organization of the UoA Open
Campus. At the same time, the update of the homepage and the campus guide
pamphlets will be actively utilized as part of promotional activities for the UoA.

(ii) The Graduate School (Master’s Program)(ii) The Graduate School (Master’s Program)(ii) The Graduate School (Master's Program)

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Recruit excellent international students, including thosefrom academic exchange partner universities and those
supported by government’s scholarship. At the sametime, promote the recruitment activities domestically.

Strive to recruit excellent international students by making further use of thenational government's scholarship programs and through collaboration with academic
exchange partner universities through the UoA Dual Degree Program, etc. At the sametime, activities to secure students domestically primarily from National TechnicalColleges. will be carried out.

1

Strive to recruit excellent international students by making further use of thenational government's scholarship programs and through collaboration with academic
exchange partner universities through the UoA Dual Degree Program (DDP), etc. At
the same time, activities to secure students domestically primarily from National
Technical Colleges. will be carried out.
*Dual Degree Program (DDP): a type of programs organized between the university
and partners. In principal, students sent from the university can study at the host
university as regular students. When they satisfy requirements of graduation at both
home and host universities, participants shall be awarded academic degree from both
institutes.

SAD
【SRS
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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 for Achievement of Goals regarding Education Item 1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Education(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding admission and entrance
examination systemsｂB(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding admission and entrance examination systemsｂ

Build and implement curriculum that will increase ourundergraduate students’ motivation to proceed to our graduate
school.
Support students to complete “Early Admission System” andthe Program of the Undergraduate and Master’s Programs for
Five Years through Integration of the Two Programs”
systematically and smoothly making good use of the Honors
Program of “Top Global University Program”.

The Junior College

Item 1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Education

B(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding admission and entrance examination systems

In order to build awareness of the significance of further education, we will actively
provide information to undergraduate students from their first year during lectures,
career guidance, etc. At the same time, provide opportunities for parents andguardians to gain understanding of advancement to graduate school.
In addition, further in-depth investigations will be made into the efficient andeffective transition of the Integrated Five-Year Undergraduate and Master's Program
to the Honor's Program within the SGU project. Investigations aimed at the early
implementation of this transition will also be conducted.

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In order to build awareness of the significance of further education, we will actively
provide information to undergraduate students from their first year during lectures,
career guidance, Graduate School information fair, etc. At the same time, provide
opportunities for parents and guardians to gain understanding of advancement tograduate school.
In addition, further in-depth investigations will be made into the efficient andeffective transition of the Integrated Five-Year Undergraduate and Master's Program
to the Honor's Program within the SGU project. Investigations aimed at the early
implementation of this transition will also be conducted.

SAD
【AAS
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【SRS
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The Junior College

B

The Junior College(i)

In order to recruit excellent students, widely announce (i)and publicize the admission policy while reviewing andimproving PR activities such as high school visits byfaculty, explanatory meetings for admissions, and open
campus events, etc. and advertisement tools such as theCollege’s brochure, website and PR magazines, etc.

(a-1) Proactively and clearly publicize the JCD's admission policy through PR
activities such as high school visits by faculty, explanatory meetings on admissions,and open campus events, etc.
(a-2) In order to recruit excellent students, review the current PR activities andadvertisement tools (e.g. JCD's brochure, website, PR newsletter, newspaper,
broadcasting media, etc.), and make improvements as necessary.
(a-3) Analyze possible causes of the falling number of applicants, take necessary
measures. Grasp the regional characteristics of each high school and utilize thosedata to take a measure.

(i)
(ii)

The Admissions and Publicity Center (tentative title) shall be established which will JCD
conduct the followings.
- Proactively and clearly publicize the JCD's admission policy through efficient PR
activities such as high school visits by faculty, explanatory meetings on college choice,and open campus events, etc.
- In order to recruit excellent students, review the current PR activities andadvertisement tools (e.g. JCD's brochure, website, PR newsletter, newspaper,
broadcasting media, etc.), and make improvements as necessary.
- Analyze the trends of high schools (prospective students) and utilize the data totake necessary measures.

(ii)

Establish an Admissions and Publicity Center (tentativename) to promote work for publicity and admission in acomprehensive manner.

(ii)

The "Preparatory Committee for Establishment of Admissions and Publicity
Center"shall make and consider a concrete proposal of the Admissions and Publicity
Center (tentative title) .

(iii)

Review the current selection methods for improvement. (iii)(c-1) Through the freshmen survey and high school visits, review the current admission system
and revise it as necessary. Further, review internal admission implementation system in order tomake it more accurate and efficient and revise it as necessary.
(c-2) Analyze the trends of past applicant selections, and make improvements in the selection
methods as necessary. Regarding the new department, Early Childhood Education, review its
selection methods and revise it as necessary.

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JCD

(iii)

(iii-1) Through the freshmen survey and high school visits, review the current admission system
and revise it as necessary. Further, review internal admission implementation system in order tomake it more accurate and efficient and revise it as necessary.
(iii-2) Analyze the trends of past applicant selections, and make improvements in the selection
methods as necessary. The Department of Child Education, newly established in last year, is
expected to have more applicants wishing to gain a certificate for nursery school teacher.
Therefore, the method to determine the appropriate number of enrollees will be continuously
discussed.

JCD

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Quality of Education/Research Conducted at the University

FY 2016 ANNUAL PLAN

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

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

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

A
（i）
a

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

A The University of Aizu（i）The Undergraduate Program

A A The University of Aizu（i）（i）The Undergraduate Program

A A The University of Aizu（i）（i）The Undergraduate Program

Improve the existing curriculums on a continuing basis, throughso-called “PDCA cycle”* to promote leading-edge education andresearch and to keep up with advancement in computer scienceand engineering, development of computer-oriented society, andsocio-environmental changes.
*PDCA (plan-do-check-act) cycle: A method to smoothly
manage production and quality of business activities.

aab-1 Nurture human resources who have both solid skills centering
around software and system design and basic knowledge in
information and communications, and also have masteredfundamentals of computer science and engineering.

b-2 Increase educational effectiveness while continuously improving
class activities. For example, enhance TAs’ and SAs’* teachingskills, encourage students to take part in various contests forsoftware education purposes, and make use of small class-based
activities and seminar-based activities.
*TA (Teaching Assistant): Master’s students who serve as
assistants in undergraduate education as a whole*SA (Student Assistants): Junior and senior undergraduate
students who serve as assistants in fundamental courses of theUndergraduate Schoolb-3 b-3. Through Active learning(*1), such as PBL(*2), Flipped
Classroom(*3), etc., cultivate students’ abilities to draw up plans
and get those plans done.
*1) Active learning: Active learning is used to try to enable
learners to develop generic skills including cognitive, theoreticalsocial skills, education, knowledge and experience.
*2) PBL (Project Based Learning): Problem-solving learning, inwhich, different from lecture-based learning, learners can tackle
with specific problems aiming at their solutions with positive
motivation. Students will achieve their own methodology in theprocess.
*3) Flipped Classroom: Students will preview the contents using
ICT and then, they will confirm and discuss in the classroom
based on what they studied in the preview. Compared to passive
learning in knowledge transmission type class, “Flipped
Classroom” is more effective educational method to improvestudents' perception and communication skills.

b-1

Based on the results of offering "Documentation" in AY2015 as a two-semester
course as a pilot for freshman education," continue discussion of freshmen
education, which is seen as necessary for the UoA.
Further, continued discussions aimed at making further improvements will be
conducted as discussions of the updated curriculum for AY2016 are carried out.
Preparations toward the comprehensive start in 2018 will also be made.

Concrete preparations will be made towards implementing the proposed freshman
seminar course developed independently by the UoA in FY2016 beginning in FY2018.

SAD
【AAS
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Discuss an education system centered around a Field (area of specialization) System b-1 Concrete preparations and PR activities will be conducted towards implementing the SAD
linked with the Graduate School that allows the development of individuals who meet
proposed curriculum designed to fit the same field (specialization) system as the GS 【AAS】
the needs of society by allowing students to acquire practical knowledge and skills in afrom AY2018.
systematic manner.

b-2 Conduct timely and adequate support of TAs and SAs to improve their teaching skills. b-2 Conduct timely and adequate support of TAs and SAs to improve their teaching
At the same time, consider measures to further improve their teaching skills.
skills. At the same time, consider measures to further improve their teaching skills.
Implement environmental improvements to allow for the smooth conduction of smallImplement environmental improvements to allow for the smooth conduction of smallgroup instruction in advanced classes for upperclassmen (3rd and 4th year
group instruction in advanced classes.
undergraduates).

b-3 Continue to aim at nurturing students with rich imaginations, entrepreneurial spirit,and the ability to create and implement plans in the real world. At the same time,
implement active learning and promote effective classroom management in order todevelop students with problem solving abilities, a passion for lifelong learning, and theability to think independently.

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b-3

SAD
【AAS
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Continue to aim at nurturing students with rich imaginations, entrepreneurial spirit,
SAD【AAS
and the ability to create and implement plans in the real world. At the same time,】
implement active learning and promote effective classroom management in order todevelop students with the passion for lifelong learning, and the ability to think
independently.
Moreover, the UoA will promote the 2nd-term enPiT (Project for forming sites fortraining IT talents who support developing fields) which the UoA was selected for in
FY2016 by MEXT. Through collaboration with other universities, students will gamestronger problem-detecting/solving skills through Project Based Learning (PBL).
*enPiT Project: This program aims at enhancing training functions for talents who cansolve real problems in society by utilizing IT at a hig level. An educational network forpracticing business-academia collaboration will be formed. Another one of the goals of
this project is to spread practical education methods such as PBL, etc. widely inJapan.

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Quality of Education/Research Conducted at the University

FY 2016 ANNUAL PLAN

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

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Conducted at the University

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

c-1 Enable students to acquire competence in computer science and c-1
engineering, including logical thinking based on knowledge ofmathematics and physics, and wide-ranging knowledge inhumanities, social sciences, computer ethics and intellectual
property. Also, maintain and improve students' health andphysical strength through health and physical education courses,
etc. Health and physical strength is an important basis of theircampus life. These efforts shall result in nurturing of cheerful andwell-rounded students capable of flexible thinking.

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

Create a foundation for logical thinking by deepening students' knowledge of
c-1 Create a foundation for logical thinking by deepening students' knowledge ofSAD
mathematics and physics, which are positioned as specialized fundamental courses. At
mathematics and physics, which are positioned as specialized fundamental courses. At 【AAS】
the same time, curriculum advisors and class mentors will serve a core role inthe same time, curriculum advisors and class mentors will serve a core role in
instructing students to take general education and physical education courses in a
instructing students to take general education and physical education courses in awell-planned manner.
well-planned manner.
Further, continue discussions on starting freshmen education as courses for new
students to help them transition from the passive learning in their high school days tothe independent and creative learning of university students.

c-2 In order to enable students acquire wide-ranging
c-2 Through "Introduction to Computer Science and Engineering" lectures, students willc-2 Through "Introduction to Computer Science and Engineering" lectures, students will SAD
be made aware of how computer science and engineering is related to the real world 【AASknowledge and high ethical standards required forbe made aware of how computer science and engineering is related to the real world】and how the field is spreading. At the same time, students will acquire diverse
researchers and engineers in computer science andand how the field is spreading. At the same time, students will acquire diverse
viewpoints through lectures by individuals from multiple fields who have been invitedengineering, improve related courses, such as
viewpoints through lectures by individuals from multiple fields who have been invited“Introduction to Computer Science and Engineering” andfrom outside of the university.
from outside of the university.
“Information Ethics.”
Further, in the course, "Information Ethics," for which the educational content andFurther, in the course, "Information Ethics," for which the educational content andclassroom hours have both been improved, nurture students' abilities to solveclassroom hours have both been improved, nurture students' abilities to solve
problems of information ethics through education of not just legal knowledge related toproblems of information ethics through education of not just legal knowledge related to
information but also general knowledge indispensable in an information-centric society.
information but also general knowledge indispensable in an information-centric society.
c-3 Utilize global cutting-edge teaching materials for advanced
computer science and engineering education. In parallel with this,retain the English speaking and writing environment, where
several advanced courses in computer science and engineering
are given in English, and students are required to write theirgraduation thesis in English.

c-4 In order to promote practical English education, continuously
provide highly professional English language education not only inEnglish language courses, but also in computer science andengineering courses under the leadership of faculty members who
are native/native-like speakers of English and also have doctoral
degrees (PhD) in relevant computer science and engineering
fields, so that students can acquire English language skills to beof practical use for research and development in the field ofcomputer science, as well as in the international business scene.
Also, encourage students to take an English language proficiency
test, in order to have all students take such a test at least once
before graduation.

d-1 Based on the top-down education approach, nurture individuals
who have abilities to create proposals and carry them out, acreative sense, and an entrepreneurial spirit to survive in society.
In parallel with this, foster students’ competency to cope withnot only specific issues but also everyday issues from scientificperspectives, by making use of their creative sense andinnovative ideas. Such attitudes will help students to cope withchanges they will face in the future.

c-3 Cultivates students' abilities to read English documents, write internationally viable
c-3 Cultivates students' abilities to read English documents, write internationally viable
SAD
research papers in English and orally present/defend their research results. In order toresearch papers in English and orally present/defend their research results. In order to 【AAS】
do this, offer beginner/intermediate level courses for TOEIC test prep in order todo this, offer beginner/intermediate level courses for TOEIC test prep in order toincrease students' basic English proficiency and to teach Business English.
increase students' basic English proficiency and to teach Business English.

c-4 In 1st and 2nd SR English courses, conduct education aiming at teaching students
c-4 In 1st and 2nd SR English courses, conduct education aiming at teaching students
SAD【AAS
the English they will need in the course of university education. In 3rd and 4th year
the English they will need in the course of university education. In 3rd and 4th year
advanced English courses, encourage students to use English in the field of computeradvanced English courses, encourage students to use English in the field of computer 】
science and engineering and provide a wide range of choices for English courses.
science and engineering and provide a wide range of choices for English courses.
Further, encourage all years of students to take the TOEIC test.
Further, encourage all years of students to take the TOEIC test. In addition, we'll
discuss a new system which obligates students in all undergraduate years to take the
TOEIC.

d-1 Smoothly operate courses which stimulate students' learning incentives andd-1 Smoothly operate courses which stimulate students' learning incentives andSAD
initiatives, such as "SCCPs," "Venture Start-up Factories," and "Graduation Thesis
initiatives, such as "SCCPs," "Venture Start-up Factories," and "Graduation Thesis 【AAS】
Writing" in order to develop students' abilities to scientifically solve everyday
Writing" in order to develop students' abilities to scientifically solve everyday
problems. Promote the implementation of active learning on a trial basis in order toproblems. Promote the implementation of active learning on a trial basis in order todevelop students' abilities to create and implement plans.
develop students' abilities to create and implement plans.
In regards to SCCPs, increase the depth and breadth of courses in order to promote
In regards to SCCPs, increase the depth and breadth of courses in order to promotestudents' active participation from their first year. Further, actively inform students
students' active participation from their first year. Further, actively inform students
about these issues at the guidance sessions, etc.
about these issues at the guidance sessions, etc.

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

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

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

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

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

d-2 In order to promote practical education in collaboration
with industry, discuss our alumni’s involvement in our
educational activities.

d-2 Invite our alumni working as engineers or researchers at companies, etc. to lecturesin various courses, namely in Venture-related courses and Introduction to Computer
Science and Engineeringd-3 Encourage students to take “Information Technology Engineersd-3 (a) Offer an intensive course for Information Technology Engineering Examinationd-3 (a) Offer an intensive course for Information Technology Engineering Examination test SAD
test taking both in the 1st and 2nd semesters, and award academic credits to students
taking both in the 1st and 2nd semesters, and award academic credits to students who 【AAS】
who complete the course.
complete the course.
【SHWS(b) Provide students with an learning-on-demand environment by, for example, by(b) Provide students with a learning-on-demand environment by, for example, by】
providing instruction at the Office for Learning Support on how to operate and utilize
providing instruction at the Office for Learning Support on how to operate and utilize
e-learning systems. In order to facilitate acquisition of information technology
e-learning systems. In order to facilitate acquisition of information technology
engineering certificates, make efforts to utilize guidance sessions as opportunities toengineering certificates, make efforts to utilize guidance sessions as opportunities toinform students of relevant information.
inform students of relevant information. Further, more computers will be installed in(c) In cooperation with the University of Aizu Support Association, subsidize skill
the Learning Support Office in order to accommodate more students.
improvement programs.
(c) In cooperation with the University of Aizu Support Association, subsidize skill
improvement programs.

Examination (ITEE)” and increase the rate of the current
University students who have taken ITEE to 50 %.
Also, aim to increase the rate of current University students who
have passed “Fundamental Information Technology Engineer
Examination (FE)” or higher level to 25 %.

e-1 Design curriculums in a systematic manner, taking intoe-1 Hold Curriculum Sub-Committee Working Group meetings continuously, continue toconsideration continuity and coherency between thetake into account the latest trends in the field of computer science and engineering,
upper division education at the Undergraduate School anddiscuss the revised curriculum and quarter system to be introduced in AY2016 andthe graduate education.
discuss the creation of a curriculum with continuity between the Undergraduate andGraduate Programs.
e-2 Strive to improve the program of the Undergraduate and e-2 Discuss more effective integrated undergraduate/graduate education, including
Master’s Programs for Five Years through Integration oftransfering the existing Integrated Five-Year Program to the SGU Project's Honors.
the Two Programs making good use of Honors Program of“Top Global University Program”（ii）

The Graduate Programs

a-1 Improve the existing curriculums on a continuing basis, throughso-called “PDCA Cycle” to promote leading-edge education andresearch and to keep up with advancement in computer scienceand engineering, development of computer-oriented society, andsocio-environmental changes.

e-1

e-2

Alumni will be invited to the "Introduction to Computer Science and Engineering"SAD
and venture-related courses as lecturers. From hands-on experiences of alumni who 【AAS
are in a position closer to students, students will learn the demands that will be placed 】
on them in the real world.

In AY2016, we drafted a curriculum which affords continuity between theundergraduate and graduate schools. Opinions will be gathered from all faculty
members and the curriculum will be improved as necessary. A system aimed at
implementing the curriculum in AY2018 will be created.

SAD
【AAS
】

Deliberation will be conducted for the early, effective, and efficient changeover from SAD
the UoA integrated five-year undergraduate-master's program to the Honor's Program 【AAS】of the Top Global University Project.

（ii） The Graduate Programs（ii） The Graduate Programs

a-1 In addition to conducting eight weeks of classes in each quarter, discuss whether it ispossible to schedule classes as Monday-Thursday and Tueday-Friday sets as is donein the undergraduate school.
Further, in order to construct a systematic educational program connecting theUndergraduate and Master's programs, discuss the issue of core courses andadvanced courses.

a-1

a-2 Under the initiative of the Center for Language Research, pursue a-2
research on English for specific purposes of information
technology, and apply research achievements to English
education at the Graduate School, by, for example, opening an
English language course commonly for the Master’s and Doctoral
Programs.
a-3 Use English as a common language at the Graduate School inorder to nurture internationally viable talents. At the same time,enhance the adaptability of students to multi-culturalenvironment.
a-4 Nurture human resources whose Japanese language proficiency
is good enough to work in Japan. For this purpose, improve
Japanese language education for international students, by, forexample, giving some Master’s courses in Japanese.

d-2

Aiming at implementation of the systematic education programs of the undergraduate SAD【AAS
and master's programs from AY2018, final discussions related to the advanced】
courses will be conducted.

In the Master's program, further improve the content of English courses (available to a-2 A CLR faculty member will continuously conduct a seminar course for all master's
SAD
students in every graduate field) that leverage research into English expressions in thestudents by utilizing research achievements on English communication skills required 【AAS
fields of science and technology.
in the field of science and technology. In addition, continuously, master's students will 】
Further, continue to require Master's students to take the TOEIC test.
be obligated to take the TOEIC.

a-3 Hold lectures in English, in principle. Further, continue to investigate the creation ofcourses for increasing the ability to deal with multicultural environments.

a-3

Master's courses, in principle, will be conducted in English. Students' participation
into international academic conferences will be encouraged.

a-4 Regarding some specialized courses, continue to give lectures in Japanese. Further,a-4 For the international students who wish to work in Japan, classes of somewhile perceiving Japanese culture as one of diverse cultures, continue considering thespecialized courses will be continuously conducted in Japanese. Moreover, Career
creation of more courses in order to increase synergy.
Design Coordinator and Career Counselors will offer support the job hunting efforts.

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【AAS
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Item 1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Education Item 1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Education(2) Measures for achievement of goals regarding content and achievementsof education

a-5 Flexibly review and revise the existing curriculums through(2) Measures for achievement of goals regarding content and achievements of education(2) Measures for achievement of goals regarding content and achievements of education

a-5

Regarding the "Program for Leading-edge IT Specialists(A program that fosters
cutting-edge ICT specialists in an international environment. )," discussinterconnection with undergraduate education, and the optimization of thatinterconnection.

a-5

In correspondence with the new undergraduate curriculum which will be introduced SAD【AAS
from AY2018, the "Program for Leading-edge IT Specialists (A program that fosters
cutting-edge ICT specialists in an international environment)" will be flexibly reviewed. 】

a-6

Develop students' abilities to make international-level presentations through"Research Plan Seminar" and "Research Progress Report Seminar "of the
Department of Computer and Information Systems, and "Tea Seminars/Contests" ofthe Department of Information Technology and Project Management.
In addition, continue to offer the course "Research Paper Writing Seminar" to help
students acquire the writing styles and skills needed to write a papers that can besubmitted to / will be accepted by international conferences and major academic
journals.

a-6

Continuously conduct seminar courses for fostering presentation skills. In order to
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acquire thesis writing methods and skills, participation in on-campus presentations and 【AAS
domestic/international academic conferences will be encouraged so that students can 】
listen to a variety of presentations.

a-7

Operate the RA system effectively from the perspective of nurturing researchers.
Promote implementation of presentation meetings on research progress.

a-7

Operate the RA system effectively from the perspective of nurturing researchers.
Promote implementation of presentation meetings on research progress.
*RA System: This system is for commissioning doctoral students to be research
assistants to faculty members. A certain wage is paid for research activities.

Encourage students to contribute research papers to
a-8 "Outside Presentation Seminar" and "Research Seminars/Conferences," in whichdomestic/international conferences that require them
credits are given to students who have made external presentations, shall behigh level presentation skill as part of efforts to nurtureestablished. Encourage graduate students to contribute research papers and giveindependent researchers. Students will be able to benefit
presentations through the system to provide financial support for their travelfrom such experiences, in that they will become highly
expenses.
motivated as researchers and pursue their expertise on
their solid footing.

a-8

discussions on possible approaches, such as starting new courses
to nurture human resources who have practical knowledge andskills on software, corresponding to social demands.

a-6 Improve students’ competency to make international levelresearch presentations through “Presentation Seminars” andother activities. Presentation Seminars provide students with
opportunities to brush up their presentation skills and also tounderstand expertise other than theirs by observing otherstudents’ presentations in order to develop ability to learn
adjacent fields.

a-7 Let students experience high level research, useful forthem to become creative researchers. Also provide
students with advanced training on researchmethodology.
a-8

Item 1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Education

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【AAS
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By offering the "Effective Scientific Presentation Seminar," students' presentation SAD
skills will be improved. At the same time, the overseas travel expenses subsidy system 【AAS】
will be continuously used for encouraging paper submissions and presentation.

b-1 Nurture researchers and engineers who havemultidisciplinary research interest, aiming at sharing
research outcome with society.

b-1

Aiming to nurture engineers and researchers who are capable of succeeding in
b-1 Aiming to nurture engineers and researchers who are capable of succeeding in
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interdisciplinary work, implement "Creative Factory Seminars" in the Master's programinterdisciplinary work, implement "Creative Factory Seminars" in the Master's program 【AAS】
where research is advanced across multiple disciplines. In the Doctoral Program,where research is advanced across multiple disciplines. In the Doctoral Program,encourage interdisciplinary research in "Creative Factories (virtual laboratories where
encourage interdisciplinary research in "Creative Factories (virtual laboratories where
there are multiple instructors, including those from outside of the university, for one
there are multiple instructors, including those from outside of the university, for one
student).
student).

b-2 In order to prove worthy of trust from society to the
University, ensure the educational quality.

b-2 Consider the way of organizing report meetings, etc., in order that faculty, staff, andb-2 Continuously Organize report meetings, etc., in order that faculty, staff, and students SAD
students who have attended international conferences, etc. can share the latest
who have attended international conferences or overseas internships can report their 【AAS】
research trends from around the world rather than simply reporting their own research
own research findings.
findings.

b-3 n order to prove worthy of trust from society to the
University, ensure the educational quality.

b-3 In order to ensure the quality of doctoral dissertations, continue updating the UoAmajor journal/conference list which serves as criteria for subscription of papers.
Clarify the screening process and requirements for dissertations, while maintaining
strict screening standards.

b-3

In order to ensure the quality of doctoral dissertations, continue updating the UoAmajor journal/conference list which serves as criteria for subscription of papers.
Clarify the screening process and requirements for dissertations, while maintaining
strict screening standards.

c-1 Make efforts to foster talents who have business minds
and success internationally by providing entrepreneur
education in the graduate school as well as the undergraduate school.

c-1 Aiming to allow our graduate degree holders to engage at world-level entrepreneurial
activities, provide courses on global marketing, risk management courses, etc.

c-1

Aiming at allowing our graduate degree holders to engage into world-level
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entrepreneurial activities, we will put further efforts on enriching the "ICT Global【AAS
Venture Factory (Seminar Course (All-year))" as a course which offers learning about 】
global marketing and risk management.

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FY 2017 ANNUAL PLAN
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Quality of Education/Research Conducted at the University

FY 2016 ANNUAL PLAN

FY 2017 ANNUAL PLAN (DRAFT)

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

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

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

c-2 Designating Leading-edge ICT lab, the core facility of the c-2 Leveraging the Laboratory for Advanced ICT in Aizu (LICTiA), which opened in
Revitalization Center, as the base, provide environment in
October 2015 as the UoA Revitalization Center's (ARC) core facility, create anwhich students can experience the trend of leading-edge
environment where students can gain close experience on the latest ICT trends
ICT.
through programs such as the prefecture-subsidized "University of Aizu IT
Also, provide the environment in which students can be
Entrepreneur Development Program" and "Problem Solving-Based Talent
involved in joint research with companies.
Development Model Project." Further, provide LICTiA's innovation space, etc. as aplace where students can contribute to projects that leverage that environment, suchas collaborative research with companies.
c-3 In order to foster students’ global business mindsets,
c-3 In order to secure more international students, and increase the number of students
implement reinforcement and utilization of hubs overseas
with study abroad and/or overseas internship experience, effectively utilize the.
overseas bases being prepared in Silicon Valley and other locations as a bases forremote lectures for entrepreneurial courses, and for collecting/disseminating
information. Further, strengthen the overseas internship programs and various
partnerships, etc.

B

The Junior College

Item 1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding EducationB

The Junior College(i)-1 Check and evaluate the curriculum on a continuing basis (i)-1 a. Review and evaluate the curriculums from the perspective of achievement of
to make it suitable to contemporary and social needs, andeducational goals. Further, collect and analyze information of social conditions
more effective and efficient.
regarding qualifications related to the specialty areas of the JCD, and investigate andlook into matters regarding qualification.
b. Being on a constant lookout on ever-changing social needs, discuss how to assure
the quality of students' academic achievements from the perspectives of educational
goals and admission policies.
c. Students are able to acquire three licenses at the department of Early Childhood
Education. Provide a careful and detailed course registration guidance to avoid
students' overburden.

(2) Measures for achievement of goals regarding content and achievements of educationc-2

Leveraging the Laboratory for Advanced ICT in Aizu (LICTiA), as the UoA
ARC
Revitalization Center's (ARC) core facility, make students gain close experience on
OSIP
the latest ICT trends through programs such as the prefecture-subsidized "Universityof Aizu IT Entrepreneur Development Program" and "Problem Solving-Based Talent
Development Model Project."
Further, provide LICTiA's innovation space, etc. as a place where students cancontribute to projects such as collaborative research with companies.

c-3

Utilizing the UoA's base in Silicon Valley, we will provide students with the
OSG
opportunities to foment the spirit of entrepreneurship, get training and makeUpresentations. At the same time, efforts will be made to develop global human
OSIP
resources by having company founders of the area offer remote lectures to students.
Moreover, we will consider future expansion to Shenzhen of China, etc., where therapid economic growth is caused by ICT.
In order to recruit more international students, information will be collected anddisseminated in collaboration with JASSO and other establishments' overseas bases.

B

The Junior College(i)-1 a. Review and evaluate the curriculums from the perspective of achievement of
JCD
educational goals. Further, collect and analyze information of social conditions
regarding qualifications related to the specialty areas of the JCD, and revise thecurriculums as necessary.
b. Being on a constant lookout on ever-changing social needs, discuss how to assure
the quality of students' academic achievements from the perspectives of educational
goals and admission policies.
c. The Department of Child Education will review the structure of curriculum andfaculty members towards reauthorization of teaching programs due to the introductionof new teaching programs starting from FY2019.
Collection of information and concrete measures will be considered regarding thepossible curriculum changes on the nursery school teacher and social welfare worker
development programs.

(i)-2 In order to help students to have purposes for learning(i)-2 Inform students of purposes, content, goals and assessment standards of each(i)-2 Create course-registration models corresponding to the goals of education to
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and future paths, and register for courses according tocourse through syllabuses, etc.
provide students with relevant advice right after the admissions and at guidance
their purposes, develop systematic curriculums and show
Create course-registration models corresponding to students’ goals of their study tomeetings each semester.
students typical models of course registration.
provide them with relevant advice right after the admissions and at guidance meetings
Also, try to grasp the status of students' registration in order to improve the advice
each semester.
provided for students regarding course registration.
Also, try to grasp the status of students' registration in order to improve the advice
As for certificates, students' motivation toward study and eligibility for certificatesprovided for students regarding course registration.
will be confirmed/verified mainly through exercises/practices, and instructions will begiven.
(i)-3 Inform students of purposes, content, goals and(i)-3 a. Clearly state and open "content," "plan," "textbook," "book for reference,"
assessment standards of each course through syllabuses,"academic assessment standard" and "attainment goals" of each course in theso that students can use such information for theirsyllabus.
course planning.
b. Give guidance on course registration at the beginning of an academic year.
Instructors must provide course information in the first class session.

7(i)-3 a. Clearly state and open content, plan, textbook, book for reference, academic
assessment standard, and attainment goals of each course in the syllabus.
b. Give guidance on course registration at the beginning of an academic year.
Instructors must provide course information in the first class session.

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FY 2017 ANNUAL PLAN
MID-TERM PLAN (THE 2ND TERM)
I Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Improvement of the
Quality of Education/Research Conducted at the University

FY 2016 ANNUAL PLAN

FY 2017 ANNUAL PLAN (DRAFT)

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

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

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

Item 1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Education(2) Measures for achievement of goals regarding content and achievements of education(i)-4 Clearly show students assessment standards andattainment goals, and carry out fair and appropriate
assessment.

(i)-4 Further clarify grade assessment standards and attainment goals, look into(i)-4 Further clarify grade assessment standards and attainment goals, look into
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establishment of an appropriate assessment system, such as GPA (Grade Point
establishment of an appropriate assessment system such as GPA (Grade Point
Average; assessment criteria widely used in the Europe and US) to put it into practice.
Average; assessment criteria widely used in the Europe and US), as well as thecooperative operation with the next-term computer system to put them into practice.

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

(i)-5 Aim at 100 % success rate in acquisition of the licenses listed below and nurture(i)-5 Aim at 100 % success rate in acquisition of the licenses listed below and nurture
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quality professionals:
quality professionals:(1) Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences: Nutritionist, eligibility to take thea. Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences: Nutritionist, eligibility to take thequalification examinations for NR/supplement advisors and food specialists. Maintainqualification examinations for NR/supplement advisors and food specialists. Maintainhigh pass rate, upper rank, and high success rate. In order to improve those rates andhigh pass rate, upper rank, and high success rate. In order to improve those rates andrank more, continuously provide learning guidance through "Food Science andrank more, continuously provide learning guidance through "Food Science andNutrition Exercise”course and examine its contents and composition for improvement.
Nutrition Exercise" course and examine its contents and composition for(2) Department of Early Childhood Education: Nursery school teacher and eligibility to
improvement.
take the qualification examination for social workers. In addition, students are able tob. Department of Early Childhood Education: Nursery school teacher and eligibility toacquire the class 2 kindergarten teacher's license newly. Set up a teacher training
take the qualification examination for social workers. In addition, students are able tocurriculum committee and try to make high quality curriculum by using a course
acquire the class 2 kindergarten teacher's license. The teacher training curriculum
registration record. Regarding the social worker's qualification, discuss students'
committee tries to make high quality curriculum by using a course registration record.
support system.
Regarding the social worker's qualification, discuss students' support system.

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

(ii)-1 a. Foster students' intellectual ability and reason through fundamental courses and(ii)-1 a. Foster students' intellectual ability and reason through fundamental courses andJCDother department courses as a free elective subject, which impart wide knowledge andother department courses as a free elective subject, which impart wide knowledge andviews, and specialized courses, which nurture students' deeper understanding.
views, and specialized courses, which nurture students' deeper understanding.
b. Nurture students' culture, morality, social awareness, and career view throughb. As a grand sum of specialized courses, graduation research seminar, graduationlectures, internship programs, career guidance, and workshops, etc., while promoting
research and special exercise courses will be enhanced. In addition to above courses,
career education in "Seminar Activitity" and "Career Development "course. In orderby utilizing the opportunities to interact with local residents in regional projectfor students to have an early motivation toward their future path, change Career
exercises, students' sociality and morality will be nurtured.
Guidance schedule from April for the second year students to February for the firstc. Nurture students' culture, morality, social awareness, and career view throughyear students in accordance with the time of job hunting.
lectures, internship programs, career guidance, and workshops, etc., while promotingc. Utilize "Regional Project Workshops," "Graduation Research Seminars,"
career education in "Seminar Activity" and "Career Development "course.
"Graduation Research," and "Special Workshops" as opportunities for students to
The timing of carrier guidance will be adjusted based on the job-hunting period
communicate with local citizens and foster their social awareness and sense of ethics.
determined by Keidanren, efforts will be made to accelerate students' awarenesstoward career activities as necessary.

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Quality of Education/Research Conducted at the University

FY 2016 ANNUAL PLAN

FY 2017 ANNUAL PLAN (DRAFT)

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

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

Item 1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Education Item 1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Education(2) Measures for achievement of goals regarding content and achievementsof education(ii)-2 Promote practical and hands-on education throughproblem-finding/solving activities to achieve theeducational goals, and ensure the quality of education.

Item 1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Education(2) Measures for achievement of goals regarding content and achievements of education(2) Measures for achievement of goals regarding content and achievements of education(ii)-2 a. Let students clarify the regional/social issues and propose their own solutions in(ii)-2 a. Let students aware of the regional/social issues and propose their own tangible
JCD"Graduation Research Seminars," "Graduation Research," "Special Workshops,"
solutions in Graduation Research Seminars, Graduation Research, Special Workshops,"Regional Project Workshops," and "Special Workshops for Revitalization Support"
Regional Project Workshops, and Special Workshops for Revitalization Support etc. so
etc. so that they can acquire not only knowledge and basic skills but also creativity,that they can acquire not only knowledge and basic skills but also creativity, applied
applied and practical skills.
and practical skills.
b. Give guidance on course registration upon admission and at the beginning of eachb. Give guidance on course registration upon admission and at the beginning of eachsemester based on the educational goals of each department. Faculty members,
semester based on the educational goals of each department. Faculty members,
especially those appointed as Academic Affairs and Welfare Committee members, shallespecially those appointed as Academic Affairs and Welfare Committee members, shallmotivate students to be organized in their course registration for each department,
motivate students to be organized in their course registration for each department,
while encouraging them to register a variety of courses. Further, grasp how far thewhile encouraging them to register a variety of courses. Further, grasp how far the
instruction is spread out and improve its effect.
instruction is spread out and improve its effect to have students make reasonable
c. Regarding educational quality, discuss how to assure the quality of students'
course registration.
academic achievements, taking into account our education/research goals andc. Regarding educational quality, discuss how to assure the quality of students'
admission policy. Further, strengthen the linkage with part-time lecturer.
academic achievements and realize it, taking into account our education/researchgoals and admission policy. Further, strengthen the linkage with part-time lecturer toimprove the quality of education.

(ii)-3 Aim at advancement of students’ English language skills (ii)-3 In order to improve students' English proficiency level, encourage all students tothrough introduction of an e-learning system which
register for the e-learning system. Aim to increase the number of students who takesupports students’ self-learning.
English proficiency tests to 50 or over by taking some measures to motivate more
students to take such tests.

(ii)-3In order to improve students' English abilities, encourage all students to register for JCD
the system. In addition, as the current e-learning system will be terminated in June,
we will verify its results and review on how to help students improve their linguistic
abilities. Proactively advertize various English tests as an opportunity to test theachievements of studies or as a motivator toward English studies, aiming to gain 50 ormore test takers.

(iii)-1 Taking advantage of the College’s characteristics, carry (iii)-1 In "Graduation Research Seminars," "Graduation Research," "Special Workshops"
out small-group instruction to give students attentiveand "Practical Training/Workshops," carry out small-group instruction whichcare with an emphasis on communication between facultyemphasizes on mutual communication.
and individual students.

(iii)-1 In Graduation Research Seminars, Graduation Research, Special Workshops and
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Practical Training/Workshops, carry out small-group instruction which emphasizes on
mutual communication. The Department of Early Childhood Education has two
mandatory foundation courses at the 1st year. Mutual communication at a small-classsize is quite supportive for learning and life.
(iii)- a. Conduct evaluation of all courses by students, clarify issues in teaching methods,
2 and work to improve teaching methods through FD activities.
b. Deploy teaching methods using various ICT options, such as a "clicker," etc., andlook into innovative use of such equipment in order to precede a trial use.
c. Let students use the internal web portal Pota. Put efforts on increasing media
literacy.

JCD(iii)- Develop diverse teaching methods, taking into account2 effective use of audio-visual materials, computers andnetwork machines, etc.

(iii)- a. Conduct evaluation of all courses by students, clarify issues in teaching methods,
2 and work to improve teaching methods through FD activities. Further, try more active
operation of the "FD activities."b. Deploy teaching methods using various ICT equipment, and look into innovative useof such equipment in order to proceed a trial use.

(iii)- In order to help students develop their communication
3 skills, provide students with various learning
opportunities, such as internship programs, studentparticipatory and hands-on education.

JCD(iii)- Help students develop their communication skills through practical student(iii)- Help students develop their communication skills through practical student3 participatory education (surveys, opinion exchange sessions, achievement
3 participatory education (surveys, opinion exchange sessions, achievement
presentations, etc. at outside organizations concerned/in the target regions) inpresentations, etc. at outside organizations concerned/in the target regions) ininternship, special lectures, Graduation Research Seminars, Exercise Classes, Regional"Graduation Research Seminars," "Exercise Classes," "Regional Project Workshops,"
Project Workshops, and Special Workshops for Revitalization Support.
and "Special Workshops for Revitalization Support."

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MID-TERM PLAN (THE 2ND TERM)
I Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Improvement of the
Quality of Education/Research Conducted at the University

FY 2016 ANNUAL PLAN

FY 2017 ANNUAL PLAN (DRAFT)

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

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

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

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

The University of Aizu

A

The University of Aizu

A

The University of Aizu（i）

Flexibly assign faculty and administrative staff, while
reviewing the current structure of the Undergraduate
School to match it with the undergraduate curriculum.

（i）

Flexibly assign faculty members based on the plans of the Undergraduate andGraduate Schools.

（i）

Allocation of faculty members will be conducted and organization of labs will be
GAS
reviewed in line with introduction of the quarter system and implementation of the ICT
Global Program All-English Course.

（ii）

Recruitment of faculty positions is, in principle, conducted through international open GAS
recruitment. Excellent faculty members with international perspectives will besystematically hired in order to sustain a high-quality education system.

（ii） Systematically promote faculty search from international （ii） Recruit excellent faculty through the international open application system.
perspectives to maintain the system to offer high quality
education.

（iii） Practical measures for encouraging faculty to improve（iii） Practical measures for encouraging faculty to improve their pedagogical capabilities（iii） Practical measures for encouraging faculty to improve their pedagogical capabilities
their pedagogical capabilitiesa
Under the leadership of the "Committee for Promotion of Faculty Development,"a
The Committee for Promotion of Faculty Development will continue discussion on
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a a. The Committee for Promotion of Faculty Development(FD) shall continue discussion on how to promote faculty
continue discussion on effective FD activities, leading to concrete proposals for
improving class content and teaching methods while working to improve FD activities. 【AAS】
development. Also conduct student class evaluations on
improving class content and teaching methods.
In particular, besides aiming to hold student FD meetings, aim to improve thea regular basis, for which results will be shared with
In particular, besides aiming to hold student FD meetings, aim to improve theawareness of improving classes amongst faculty members by having faculty members
faculty members teaching relevant courses, forawareness of improving classes amongst faculty members by having faculty members
observe each other's classes.
improvement and advancement of the educational quality.
observe each others classes.
Further, in order to increase response rate of student class evaluations, make sure
Further, in order to increase response rate of student class evaluations, make surethat all students and faculty members are aware that evaluations are being conducted.
that all students and faculty members are aware that evaluations are being conducted,
and call for cooperation regarding the conduction of said evaluations.

b b. Increase transparency in education throughb

To promote fair evaluation methods, aim to unify evaluation methods between
multiple instructors of the same course. Further, make sure that the content designedby the university is cleary stated in syllabi.

b（iv） Continue improving computer network systems of the
University to increase students’ usability and motivation
to study.

（iv） Taking into account the latest IT trends,investigate and propose thecomputer/network environment necessary for nurturing the specialists who represent
the future of computer science and engineering. Further, improve the computer
systems in Computer Exercise Rooms 1 and 2, CALL 1 and 2, Hardware Workshops 1,
2, 3, and 4, lecture rooms, and faculty offices.

（iv）

Taking into account the latest IT trends, promote system replacement continuously. ISTCIn AY2017 improve mail systems, file servers, and computer systems in Computer
Exercise Rooms 3, 4, 5 and 6, Remote Lecture Room, iLab 1 and 2.

B

The Junior College

Ｂ

The Junior College

Ｂ

The Junior College（i）

In order to improve the educational methods andcontents, increase flexibility in positioning of faculty andadministrative staff from an overall perspective.

（i）

To develop human resource based on local needs, flexibly assign faculty members tobasic general education/elective courses, from a comprehensive perspective. Enrich
the implementation system of education.

（i）

To develop human resource based on local needs, flexibly assign faculty members to JCD
basic general education/elective courses, from a comprehensive perspective. Enrich
the implementation system of education.

（ii）

Strengthen interdepartmental collaboration in education.

（ii） (ii-1) Through the courses, "Graduation Research," "Regional Project Workshops" and （ii） (ii-1) Through the courses, Graduation Research, Regional Project Workshops and
JCD"Special Workshops for Revitalization Support," promote educational collaboration
Special Workshops for Revitalization Support, promote educational collaboration among
among departments.
departments.
(ii-2) Make efforts to deepen inter-department educational collaboration via projects(ii-2) Make efforts to deepen inter-department educational collaboration via projects
conducted by the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities.
conducted by the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities.

improvement of the quality of syllabuses, fair grading
policies, disclosure of past exam questions, etc.

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To promote fairer evaluation, aim to unify evaluation criteria between multiple
instructors of the same course. Further, make sure that the content that should be
included is clearly stated in syllabi.

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【AAS
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FY 2017 ANNUAL PLAN
MID-TERM PLAN (THE 2ND TERM)
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Quality of Education/Research Conducted at the University

FY 2016 ANNUAL PLAN

FY 2017 ANNUAL PLAN (DRAFT)

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

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

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

Item 1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Education(3) Measures for achievement of goals regarding systems/organizations for conducting education(3) Measures for achievement of goals regarding systems/organizations for conducting education（iii） Maintain a stable operation which allows students, faculty and administrative staff touse various information equipment freely on campus. Collect information on facilities,
equipment and their operation/management methods for next generation ICT-based
education. Meanwhile, set up an investigative committee and hold a meeting ofspecifications of the next system for its operation in FY 2018.

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

（iv） Increase the quality and transparency in education while each faculty member makes （iv） Increase the quality and transparency in education while each faculty member makes JCD
use of "student class evaluations" and "student College evaluations" for improvement
use of "student class evaluations" and "student College evaluations" for improvementof class activities, teaching methods, assessment criteria and attainment targets.
of class activities, teaching methods, assessment criteria and attainment targets.

（v）

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

（v）

（vi）

Establish courses for preschool teaching license andprepare for offering lectures for renewal of the license.

（vi） (vi-1) Enrich books and academic journals related to Teaching.
(vi-2) Look into methods for offering training sessions for the renewal of the class 2
kindergarten teacher's license.

Through promotion of FD activities, encourage faculty members to improve theirteaching abilities. Organize FD seminars making use of JCD’s characteristics, inorder to improve the faculty and administrative staff’s ability to use diverse teachingapproaches.

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（iii）

Maintain a stable operation which allows students, faculty and administrative staff to JCD
use various information devices freely on campus. Collect information on facilities,
equipment and their operation/management methods for next generation ICT-based
education. The next system will be installed in FY2018. Examination committee will beformed for selecting contractor and specifications of the system.

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

（v）

Through promotion of FD activities, encourage faculty members to improve their
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teaching abilities. Organize FD seminars making use of JCD's characteristics, in orderto improve the faculty and administrative staff's ability to use diverse teachingapproaches.

（vi） (vi-1) The goal on establishing program related to kindergarten teacher license has
been achieved.
(vi-2) Training for renewal of the 2nd category kindergarten teacher license will be
submitted in February by coordinating manning of faculty members and curriculum.

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

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

A（i）

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

Specific measures for improvement of support systems for learning, life-styles, andextracurricular activities based on students' various needs(i) The University of Aizu

a-1 The undergraduate education should support not only students’a-1

Continue discussions regarding the introduction of the creation of freshman
education courses for new students, and the introduction of the mentor system.
Further, aim at sharing information between each relevant section and strive toimplement more prompt student support.

Concrete system for the establishment of education courses for new students will
be prepared towards implementation starting from AY2018. In addition, through oneon-one interviews with students, early measures and care will be provided tounderperforming students. Information about the circumstances of students will beshared among staff so that they can deliver immediate support to students.

(4) Measures for achievement of goals regarding student supportA（i）learning, but also their personality and ability development. For
this purpose, make use of the “class mentor system” and“office-hour system” to detect students experiencing severe
difficulty with poor academic performance. In addition to thesesystems, another learning support scheme, “student advisor
system,” shall be started.

a-1

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a-2 Also, provide students with learning support and advice
a-2 (a) Open the "Office for Learning Support" from the 1st class period to one houra-2 (a) Open the "Office for Learning Support" from the 1st class period to one hour after SAD
on course planning, making use of the Office for Learning
after the last class period. Further, station learning support staff and TAs and SAs
the last class period. Further, station learning support staff and TAs and SAs (student 【SHWSSupport. The Office for Learning Support is open on a
（student advisors） to provide learning support to students, such as pre-exam makeup
advisors) to provide learning support to students, such as pre-exam makeup classes 】
steady basis and has learning support staff and teachingclasses and opening the office on Saturdays.
and opening the office on weekends.
assistants (TAs). Functions of the Office for Learning(b) Conduct surveys of students who use the services and ask their opinions. Further,(b) Conduct surveys of students who use the services and ask their opinions. Further,
Support shall be further improved.
discuss ways to further improve the support provided.
discuss ways to further improve the support provided.
(c） In order to allow it to serve a double function as the Office for Global Learning(c) In order to allow it to serve a double function as the Office for Global Learning
Support, hire TAs and SAs who speak English.
Support, hire TAs and SAs who speak English.
bWith regard to lifestyle and health counseling, acounselor (Student Consultation Room), a nurse (Medical
Treatment Room), Grievance Counselors (GrievanceCounseling Office, Grievance Processing Committee),Counselor for Sexual Harassment (Committee forPrevention of Sexual harassment) and staff members of
the Student Affairs Division shall cooperatively work forstudents. Discuss establishment of a more efficient
counseling system.

b

In order to provide students with effective support, the Student Counselor, nurse,
Grievance Counselors, faculty, and Student Affairs Division staff should collaborate torespond to students in need of support. Further, hold meetings of the student support
working group as needed in order to share information between each of these staff
members.

b

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In order to provide students with effective support, the Student Counselor, nurse,
Grievance Counselors, faculty, and Student Affairs Division staff should collaborate to 【SHWS
respond to students in need of support. Further, hold meetings of the student support 】
working group as needed in order to share information between each of these staff
members.

c

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

c(c-1) Depending on grades of each semester, meet with relevant students to talkabout their difficulties. If necessary, the Student Affairs Division, the Student
Counselor, the Office for Learning Support and students' guardians will work together
to solve problems.
(c-2) Cooperating with the UoA Support Association and Alumni Association, holdmeetings to exchange opinions with students and guardians, taking the opportunity of
the University Festival, and share information.

c(c-1) Depending on grades of each semester, meet with relevant students to talk
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about their difficulties. If necessary, the Student Affairs Division, the Student】
Counselor, the Office for Learning Support and students' guardians will work together
to solve problems.
(c-2) Cooperating with the UoA Support Association and Alumni Association, holdmeetings to exchange opinions with students and guardians, taking the opportunity of
the University Festival, and share information.

dMake efforts to reduce students’ financial strain.

d(d-1) Maintain the tuition exemption measures for students, including those who are
victims of disasters.
(d-2) Implement the RA System.
(d-3) Utilize scholarships for the Dual Degree Program, International IT Nisshinkan andthe Five-Year Program.

d

The tuition waiver program, etc. will continuously cover victims of the disaster in
addition to students in need of financial aid.
For doctoral students, support will be available by utilizing the RA system. For
master's students, the DDP and integrated five-year program scholarship system will
be utilized for their support.
Moreover, in collaboration with the UoA supporter's association, cafeteria fee andjob-hunting costs will be subsidized.

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Item 1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Education Item 1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Education

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

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

e

Cooperate with the UoA Support Association, which is organized of students'
guardians, and support students' extracurricular activities and their social contribution.
Carry out support activities at Somei House and improve its facilities to help students
develop their sociality through communal living.

e

Cooperate with the UoA Support Association, which is organized of students'
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guardians, and support students' extracurricular activities and their social contribution. 【SHWS】
Carry out support activities at Somei House and improve its facilities to help
students develop their sociality through communal living.

fPromote use of the “Lounge for International Exchange
and Informal Discussion” for communication amonginternational students, Japanese students, faculty andadministrative staff members, and for exchange of various
information. Also organize events to support
international students.

f

Improve the depth and breadth of the Japanese language learning materials forinternational students displayed/lent out at the Lounge for International Exchange andInformal Discussion, as well as the information provision for Japanese students
regarding study abroad opportunities. In addition, hold exchange events with Japanese
students and faculty members, as well as Japanese language classes as a part ofinternational student support.
Further, proactively leverage the Global Lounge established in FY2015 and holdexchange events, etc. for international and Japanese students in order to provide
more and better opportunities for student-led international exchange and crosscultural experiences.
In addition, establish the ocourses "Beginning Japanese I and II" for students
participating in the ICT Global Program All-English Course.

f

The International Lounge lends out Japanese language learning materials intended for PS
international students to promote their self-study. Moreover, Japanese students will
be motivated through one-on-one interview in the International Lounge upon studying
abroad.
For international students participating in the ICT Global Program All-English Course,
Japanese Course will be offered as regular courses. For other international students,
Japanese language training will be offered to support their daily life.

* ICT Global Program All-English Course: An Undergraduate shool course in which
students can complete taking both general education course and specialized course
only in English from the first year.
gWork together with the Support Association forInternational Students of the University of Aizu (SAISUA)
and other outside organizations to support international
students.

g

Work together with the Support Association for International Students of the
University of Aizu (SAISUA) to support international students in their life in Japan.

gWork together with the Support Association for International Students of the
University of Aizu (SAISUA), international exchange associations, etc. to support
international students in their life in Japan.

hOrganize occasions for informal discussion and exchangeof opinions among international students, local people andcompanies.

h

The Center for Strategy of International Programs and the Support Association forInternational Students of the University of Aizu (SAISUA) will collaborate to holdvarious exchange events, aiming to promote exchange between international students
local residents, etc., in order to contribute to international exchange in the region.

hVarious exchange events with the Support Association for International Students of PS
the University of Aizu (SAISUA), elementary and high schools, and international
exchange associations of local municipals will be hosted. These efforts will contributeto international exchanges in the local area through exchanges among international
and Japanese students, local residents, etc.

（ii） The Junior College（ii） The Junior College（ii） The Junior College

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

Conduct the "survey regarding student lifestyles" in April and utilize survey results
for support of students' everyday life. Try to support students' study and life bygrasping the status of their part-time job, etc.

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Student questionnaire will be conducted in order to grasp the actuality of students'
live. All faculties shall share information to enhance and improve support for learning,
life, and extracurricular activities.

PS

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Item 1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Education Item 1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Education

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

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

ｂ(b-1) Continue to discuss installation of/make requests for movable book stacks tostore more books and to strengthen the quake resistance of stacks. Also, due to theestablishment of the Department of Early Childhood Education, relevant librarymaterials will be prepared in a systematic manner.
(b-2) Open the Library on 10 Saturdays and extend the open hours on 140 days ayear to support students’ studies.
(b-3) Taking into account information exchange with libraries of other universities,
work on better methods to offer information to students to promote use of our library.
(b-4) Move ahead on the improvement of the Learning Commons.

ｂ(b-1) Systematically work on facilitation of books. Reconsider about improvement of
JCDlibrary capacity and enhancement of earthquake-resistance.
(b-2) Open the Library on 10 Saturdays and extend the open hours on 140 days ayear to support students' studies.
(b-3) Taking into account information exchange with libraries of other universities,
work on better methods to offer information to students to promote use of our library.
(b-4) Move ahead on the improvement of the Learning Commons.

ｃ

Give students attentive support through office hours,
individual-based consultation/instruction, and out-ofclass instructionｃ(c-1) Members of the Academic Affairs and Welfare Services Committee, faculty incharge of seminars and Student Counselors work together to support students, making
use of their office hours for individual consultations, etc.
(c-2) Provide faculty and administrative staff with information necessary forcounseling students in order to further improve the quality of our student support
system.
(c-3) Check issues of students counseling and conduct a training session for faculty
members by cooperating with FD activities.

ｃdThink of measures to reduce students’ financial strain.

dContinue the tuition waiver system to support students having financial difficulties or
those affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake and Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear
Power Plant accidents.

d(c-1) Members of the Academic Affairs and Welfare Services Committee, faculty in
JCDcharge of seminars and Student Counselors work together further to support students,
making use of their office hours for individual consultations, etc.
(c-2) Provide faculty and administrative staff with information necessary forcounseling students in order to further improve the quality of our student support
system further.
(c-3) Check issues of students counseling and conduct a training session for faculty
members by cooperating with FD activities.
(c-4) Facilitate an environment where students feel easy to ask for consultation.
Continue the tuition waiver system to support students having financial difficulties or JCD
those affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake and Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear
Power Plant accidents.

e

Promote edification to prevent students from being
victimized by vicious business such as confidence tricks
and pyramid-selling schemes, etc., and for prevention ofharassments.

e(e-1） Instruct students to beware of illegal sales schemes, etc. and how to preventthese troubles.
(e-2) Guidance regarding crime prevention and self-defense shall be provided by thepolice.
(e-3) Notify information regarding SNS's crime prevention, harassment, etc. andimprove those knowledge.

e(e-1) Give strict instructions to students to be aware of illegal sales schemes, etc.
and how to prevent these troubles.
(e-2) Guidance regarding crime prevention and self-defense shall be provided by thepolice.
(e-3) Notify information regarding SNS's crime prevention, harassment, etc. andimprove the knowledge further.

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f

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

fSupport student club activities through faculty-administration support system.

fSupport and promote active activities of student club activities through facultyadministration support system.

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B Specific measures for achieving 100% employment rate for students seeking
employment（i） The University of Aizu
Improve the career development environment, so that students can find necessary
career information by themselves and find suitable careers. This will lead to
improvement of rates of students who receive job offers from private companies for
those who wish employment at private companies.

B（i）

Specific measures for achieving 100% employment rate for students seeking
employment(i) The University of Aizu
Improve the career development environment, so that students can find necessary
career information by themselves and find suitable careers. This will lead to
improvement of rates of students who receive job offers from private companies for
those who wish employment at private companies.

B
（i）
a

B Specific measures for achieving 100% employment
Brate for students seeking employment（i）（i） The University of Aizua
Aim to achieve 100% employment rate for students
seeking employment at private companies throughproviding career guidance suitable for individual students
by creating a database integrating various data regarding
students, and constructing a cyber career development
system, using the employability portfolio.

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Item 1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Education Item 1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Education

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

In order to increase students' vocational awareness at an early juncture of their
university life, provide students with opportunities to learn practical knowledge andskills needed in the "real world" at the courses, "Introduction to Computer Scienceand Engineering," "Career Design I, II," and Project Based Learning (PBL) course,"Factories for Experiencing Starting up Ventures."b

By improving the small-class and BPL-based course, "Factories for Experiencing
Starting up Ventures", and promoting students' participation therein, foster students
with high communication skills and work readiness.
Have more students experience internship programs.

cdShare information regarding students' acquisition of informal assurance of
employment among faculty, the Student Affairs Division and Career Counselors.
Grasp the latest social conditions and industrial needs, and provide career support
appropriately, corresponding to those conditions and needs.

dShare information regarding students' acquisition of informal assurance of
employment among faculty, the Student Affairs Division and Career Counselors. Grasp SAD【SHW
the latest social conditions and industrial needs, and provide career support
S】
appropriately, corresponding to those conditions and needs.

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

e

Teach international students how to write entry sheets, which Japanese companies
usually require applicants to submit. Also provide students with company informationand job search consultations.

eConcrete support will be given to students who wish to work for Japanesecompanies. The support includes providing information on companies they are
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interested in and preparation of entry sheets. In addition, companies will be introduced 【SHWS】
to these students based on their characteristics.

f

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

f

Cooperating with the UoA Alumni Association and making use of its network to reachour graduates working for companies, support students' job searching.
Set up meetings for graduates and enrolled students to exchange information, as oneof the approaches of supporting students' job-seeking activities.

f

Cooperating with the UoA Alumni Association and making use of its network to reachour graduates working for companies, support students' job searching.
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Set up meetings for graduates and enrolled students to exchange information, as one 【SHWS】
of the approaches of supporting students' job-seeking activities.

gCreate occasions for our students and faculty members
to meet and exchange information with persons who werepreviously employed as faculty members at our University
or who obtained a Master’s/Doctoral degree from our
University, in order to increase job opportunities for our
graduate students (especially our Doctoral Program
students) at other universities and research institutes,
etc.

g

Invite external lecturers to hold post doctorate career meetings to support the careerdevelopment of doctoral students.

g

Invite external lecturers to hold post doctorate career meetings to support the
career development of doctoral students.

b

For the purpose of developing students’ views towards
professionals, and encouraging them to have future visionon their career at an early juncture, discuss providing
career design education for all students to start in theirfirst year of the enrollment at the Undergraduate School.

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

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

ec

In order to increase students' vocational awareness at an early juncture of their
university life, provide students with opportunities to learn practical knowledge andskills needed in the "real world" at the courses, "Introduction to Computer Scienceand Engineering," "Career Design I, II," etc.

By improving the small-class and PBL-based course, "Factories for Experiencing
Starting up Ventures", foster students with high communication skills and work
readiness.
Have more students experience internship programs.

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（ii） The Junior College（ii） The Junior College（ii） The Junior College

a

a

a

Improve the informational environment, so that students
can get useful information for their career development
through the College’s website.

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Update and maintain information on career development, job-seeking activities, andthe Career Support Center in a timely manner. Further, examine an insufficient point.

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Update and maintain information on career development, job-seeking activities, andthe Career Support Center in a timely manner. Further, examine an insufficient point.

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Conducted at the University

Item 1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Education Item 1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Education

Item 1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Education(4) Measures for achievement of goals regarding student support(4) Measures for achievement of goals regarding student support(4) Measures for achievement of goals regarding student supportbPromote internship programs and hold seminars byinvited lecturers, in order to help students have longterm vision for their careers.

b

Further promote internship programs, seminars by lecturers invited from outside of
the College and on-campus lectures. Especially about the internship, provide a support
system(including insurance coverage, etc.) for students who apply online bythemselves. Make a support system to handle different kinds of application form ofinternship program.

b

Further promote internship programs, seminars by lecturers invited from outside of JCD
the College and on-campus lectures. Especially about the internship, provide a support
system (including insurance coverage, etc.) for students who apply online bythemselves. Make a support system to handle different kinds of application form ofinternship program.

c

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

c(c-1) Under the leadership of Career Counselors and the Career Support Center,increase the number of job offers, contact companies for information exchange, andaccumulate employment information of the College's graduates.
(c-2) Try to find a new place of employment which matches to the specialization of
the new Department, Early Childhood Education. Cooperation with the relevant
department's faculty members and Career support center is necessary.

c(c-1) Under the leadership of Career Counselors and the Career Support Center,increase the number of job offers, contact companies for information exchange, andaccumulate employment information of the College's graduates.
(c-2) Try to find a new place of employment which matches to the specialization of
the Department of Early Childhood Education. Cooperation with the relevant
department's faculty members and Career support center is necessary.

d

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

d

In order to provide the latest information regarding job-seeking activities' trend to
students, continuously create career support guidebook with professionals. Further,
conduct a survey in each department and course in order to grasp students'
vocational aptitude and status of job hunting. Make a system to be able to provide acareer guidance for each stduent.

dIn order to provide the latest information regarding job-seeking activities' trend to
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students, create career guidebook with professionals in a creative way.
Further, conduct a survey in each department and course in order to grasp students'
vocational aptitude and status of job hunting. Make a system to be able to provide
career guidance for each student.

eRegarding the Department of Food and Nutrition
Sciences and the Department of Social Welfare Sciences,maintain an employment rate of 80% or higher of thosestudents who seek jobs related to and/or requiring
licenses or qualifications.

eRegarding the Department of Food and Nutrition Sciences, the Department of Early
Childhood Education, and the Department of Social Welfare Sciences, conduct a
career path education and instruction for jobs related to and/or requiring licenses or
qualifications by cooperating with local region.

e

Conduct detailed consultation on career path and course registration method forstudents who wish to work as a position related to some license.

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Item 2. Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Research Item 2. Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Research(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding research standards andresults

Item 2. Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Research(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding research standards and results

A

A The University of Aizu

A

A The University of Aizu

（i）

World-leading research in the field of computer scienceand engineering will be further promoted to create results
having a major impact on relevant fields.

（i） (a－1) (Computer Science Division)
Modeling of quantum computing and development of next generation computing
devices; Investigation of new theories and technologies for cryptography /cryptanalysis and steganography / steganalysis; Mathematical and computer modeling,simulation, and development of new methodologies for solving complex problems (e.g.
modeling of heart, social / collective behaviors, environment, evolution, big data,awareness, and cognition); and proposal of core technologies for intelligent computing(e.g. efficient information/knowledge acquisition, analysis, and management), intelligent
services (e.g. context / situation aware cloud computing and internet of things), andsmart spaces (e.g. smart room, smart office, and smart city).

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

A

A The University of Aizu

Divisio（i） (a-1) (Computer Science Division)nModeling of quantum computing and development of next generation computing
devices; Investigation of new theories and technologies for information/cyber security Head(e.g. cryptography, cryptanalysis, steganography, and steganalysis); Mathematical andcomputer modeling, simulation, and development of new methodologies for solving
complex problems (e.g. modeling of heart, social / collective behaviors, environment,
evolution, big data, deep learning, awareness, and cognition); and proposal of coretechnologies for artificial intelligence (e.g. efficient information/knowledge acquisition,
data analysis, and knowledge management), and intelligent services (e.g. context /situation aware cloud computing, privacy preserving cloud computing), and intelligent
environments (e.g. smart home, smart office, and smart city).

(a-2) (Computer Engineering Division)
The computer engineering division will conduct research and development about
computer engineering areas. The focus will be on innovative computing which will
promote advancement of computer engineering, such as high-performance computing,advanced network technology, and devices and platforms for supporting HPC and IoT.
In particular, researches on wireless communication networks, software-definedradios, software-defined sensor networks, safety embedded systems, wearable devices
and computing, and adaptive many-core computing systems shall be conducted.

(a-2) (Computer Engineering Division)
The computer engineering division conducts research and development about
computer engineering areas. The focus will be on innovative computing which will
promote advancement of computer engineering, such as high-performance computing,advanced network technology, and devices and platforms for supporting HPC and IoT.
In particular, researches on wireless communication networks, software-definedradios, software-defined sensor networks, safety embedded systems, wearable devices
and computing, data science, and adaptive neuro-inspired manycore computing
systems shall be conducted.

(a-3) (Information Systems Division)
The Division of Information Systems conducts research and development of new
approaches, methods, software, and devices for the acquisition, processing, storage
and dissemination of visual, video, audio, textual, musical, and numerical information
including: graphics, visualization, & multimedia; biomedical information technology,
computer vision and image processing; databases and data mining; software
engineering, human-computer interfaces; robotics; security; shape modeling; andindustrial applications.
Division activities include projects exploring big data analytics; cloud-based databasesfor queries by health-care workers; environmental sensing; high performancecomputing (HPC); human support systems for rescue robots; IoT (Internet of things)
and ubicomp (ubiquitous computing); mobile ambient systems for integrating personal
control and public display; natural language processing (NLP) and information retrieval;
deep space development; and application platforms in multipurpose distributed
environments for various applications,such as scientific visualization, infoviz (information visualization), and tsunami
modeling.

(a-3) (Information Systems Division)
The Division of Information Systems conducts research and development of new
approaches, methods, software, and devices for the acquisition, processing, storage,
and dissemination of visual, video, audio, textual, musical, spatial, and numericalinformation. Division activities include research projects on: graphics, visualization, &multimedia; biomedical information technology, computer vision and image processing;databases and data mining; human-centric computing & human-computer interfaces;
pattern processing; robotics; security; shape modeling; software engineering, andvirtual reality.

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Item 2. Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Research Item 2. Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Research(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding research standards andresults（ii） Conduct research to contribute to “formation of a local society

Item 2. Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Research(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding research standards and results(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding research standards and results（ii）

Having been selected for the MEXT "Regional Innovation Strategy Support
Program" in August, 2014, we have invited researchers with the knowledge andexpertise needed to research and develop renewable energy. With FY2016 being thefinal year of the project, we will promote initiatives aiming at expanding the actual
users （reference development support, etc.).
Further, aiming to help reconstruct Fukushima, promote research related to the useof IT in post-disaster reconstruction, such as an M2M networks, Big Data analysis,
information security, and renewable energy, etc. centered on the Aizu Revitalization
Center. Tune the functions of the architecture of the information platform which was
researched and developed from FY2012 to FY2015. Further, organize the design
documents, user manuals, and library. In addition, organize and manage thedemonstration results of the various reference projects and demonstrator systems
promoted by the research institutes such as AIST, Fukushima University, etc. toward
implementation. Use these outputs to promote the development of softwaredevelopers for the region's renewable energy field, the continued output of R&D talent,
and the establishment of an interdisciplinary collaboration platform.

（iii） Prioritize invitation of researchers who have knowledge
and skills necessary for research mentioned in (ii) above
to promote “one and only” and pioneering research withcreativity and originality.

（iii）

Having been selected for the MEXT "Regional Innovation Strategy Support Program" （iii） The R&D system built for the field of renewable energy, established by the MEXT-subsidy project CAS“Program for Supporting Regional Innovation Strategy” (Project term: FY2012-2016), will be
in August, 2014, we have invited researchers with the knowledge and expertise needed
maintained continuously. University-business-government collaboration of other universities andto research and develop renewable energy. With FY2016 being the final year of thecompanies in Fukushima prefecture will be promoted. In order to revitalize Fukushima prefecture,project, we will promote initiatives aiming at expanding the actual users （reference
the Revitalization Center will take the core role in research, etc. in the field of renewable energy
development support, etc.). Tune the functions of the architecture of the information
sources, big-data analysis, and cloud infrastructure. Research related to revitalization following theplatform which was researched and developed from FY2012 to FY2015. Further,disaster by using ICT will be promoted. [reprint]organize the design documents, user manuals, and library. In addition, organize andmanage the demonstration results of the various reference projects and demonstrator
systems promoted by the research institutes such as AIST, Fukushima University, etc.
toward implementation. Use these outputs to promote the development of softwaredevelopers for the region's renewable energy field, the continued output of R&D talent,
and the establishment of an interdisciplinary collaboration platform [reprint].

（iv） Strategic Research（iv） Strategic Researchwhere sustainable development is possible” (including agricultural
fields), a theme which has been assigned to Fukushima
Prefecture as well as the world in the 21st century, and to“assistance for revitalization and reconstruction from the Great
East Japan Earthquake” (including research areas on renewableenergy). In order to realize such research, encourage University
faculty members to have high professional awareness as
researchers.

（ii）

The R&D system built for the field of renewable energy, established by the MEXTsubsidy project “Program for Supporting Regional Innovation Strategy” (Project term:
FY2012-2016), will be maintained continuously. University-business-government
collaboration of other universities and companies in Fukushima prefecture will bepromoted. In order to revitalize Fukushima prefecture, the Revitalization Center willtake the core role in research, etc. in the field of renewable energy sources, big-data
analysis, and cloud infrastructure. Research related to revitalization following thedisaster by using ICT will be promoted.

RCCAS（iv） Strategic Researcha. Innovative Computing
Research and development of advanced technology, especially
key components for supercomputers, such as parallel processing,compiler, Graphical Processing Unit (GPU), etc.

a. Innovative Computing*This research activity has been conducted at CAIST ARC-HPC
Refer to A-(v)"d-2 Aizu Research Cluster for High Performance Computing" fordetailes.

a. Innovative Computing*This research activity has been conducted at CAIST ARC-HPC
Refer to A-(v) d-3 Aizu Research Cluster for High Performance Computing" fordetails.

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

b. Advanced Network Technology
Conduct research and verification for “Internet of Things (IoT)”, a future form of theInternet, which will enable people to communicate with and control “things”. Specially,
the following topics shall be investigated: Smartphone-based Disaster Relief
Applications, IoT with Big Data, Internet of Robots, and Wearable Computing . Related
projects shall develop new techniques on (1) emergency communications networks formonitoring and providing assistance to disaster-affected areas, (2) energy efficientsolutions for smartphones, and (3) RFID-assisted smart home for health monitoring
using Big Data Analytics (BDA).

b. Advanced Network Technology
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Conduct research and verification for “Internet of Things (IoT)”, a future form of theInternet, which will help enable the smart environments for people (e.g. smart homes,
smart cities). Specially, the following topics shall be investigated: Smartphone-based
Disaster Relief Applications, IoT with Big Data, Internet of Robots, and Wearable
Computing. Related projects shall continue to develop new techniques on emergency
information networks for monitoring disaster-affected areas and enabling computation
efficient, Big Data Analytics, computation-efficient Big Data Analytics, and RFIDassisted smart supermarket for citizen.

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Item 2. Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Research(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding research standards and results(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding research standards and resultsc. Advanced Software Technology
Research and construction of an application platform in
multi-purpose distributed environment for various
applications by combination of heterogeneous softwareand information components

c. Advanced Software Technology
Conduct research and development of a set of platforms combining service-oriented
architecture and visual languages which enable people to create information resources
for different activities including software development as well as research andeducation including researches on modeling tools, advanced user interfaces and elearning services. A set of related projects will be implemented in framework on
designing a programming environment for service-oriented robot control systems,
effective and convenient visual programming tools as well as tsunami modeling toolsthat enable to evaluate influence of underwater objects on tsunami wave parameters.

c. Advanced Software Technology
Conduct research and development of a set of systems which enable people tointegrate information resources for different activities including software design,
research and education based on service-oriented modeling tools, advanced userinterfaces and e-learning services.

CAS

d. Cloud Computing
Research and verification of cloud concept that
information services and application services will be
provided for users by using computing resources
spreading on the Internet

d. Cloud Computing*This research activity has been conducted at CAIST ARC-Cloud.
Refer to A-(v)"d-2 Aizu Research Cluster for Cloud" for detailes.

d. Cloud Computing*This research activity has been conducted at CAIST ARC-Cloud
Refer to A-(v) d-2 Aizu Research Cluster for cloud" for details.

CAS（v） Emphasized fields at the Research Center for Advanced
Information Science and Technology (CAIST)（v） Emphasized fields at the Research Center for Advanced Information Science andTechnology (CAIST)（v） Emphasized fields at the Research Center for Advanced Information Science andTechnology (CAIST)

a. Aizu Research Cluster for Space Science (ARC-Space)
Serve as a hub institute which provides software forgeoinformatics, geographic information system (GIS) and probe
assistance used in the space frontier project in the field of spacedevelopment of Japan, by utilization of our University’s
innovativeness in information science.

a. Aizu Research Cluster for Space Science (ARC-Space)
Aim to serve as a hub institute which provides software for geoinformatics, geographic
information system (GIS) and probe assistance used in the space frontier project in
the field of space development of Japan, by utilization of our University’s
innovativeness in information science. We also try to monitor volcanic activities of Mt.
Azuma in Fukushima by means of SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) analysis with Earth
Observation Satellite according to emergent request from Tohoku Univ. andEarthquake Research Inst., Univ. of Tokyo.

a. Aizu Research Cluster for Space Science (ARC-Space)
Aim to serve as a hub institute which provides software for geoinformatics,
geographic information system (GIS) and remote sensing used for frontier projects inthe field of space development of Japan, by utilization of our University’s
innovativeness in information science. This cluster contributes to various space
exploration programs in cooperation with other agecies/universities, on the basis of
the MOU between Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and UoA. Additional
activity is researches/developments for monitoring Azuma volcanoes in Fukushima bymeans of SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) analysis with Earth Observation Satellite as
members of the satellite analysis group of the Meteorological Agency Eruption
Predictive Liaison Committee.

Cluster
Leader

b. Aizu Research Cluster for Local Environment and Informatics(ARC-Environment)
Promotion of research on innovative environmental informatics
and development of environment prediction technology withcombination of environmental science (meteorology,
water/atmosphere science, etc.), seeking coexistence with thenatural environment and realization of the comfortable andconvenient “sustainable information society”* The research has been conducted as an activity of a laboratory not as a CAIST
activity since FY2015.

b. Aizu Research Cluster for Local Environment and Informatics (ARC-Environment)* The research has been conducted as an activity of the home laboratory not as a
CAIST activity since FY2015.

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Item 2. Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Research(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding research standards and results(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding research standards and resultsc. Aizu Research Cluster for Medical Engineering and Information(ARC-Medical)
Promotion of research applications of engineering andinformatics to medicine and biomedical science and its related
fields by taking advantage of our University’s strength in the fieldof information science, in cooperation with Fukushima Medical
University and other educational/research institutes, medical
institutes, administrative agencies inside and outside thePrefecture

c. Aizu Research Cluster for Biomedical Engineering (ARC-BME)* The title was changed from FY2015.
The main research are the medicine-engineering collaboration research in the
cardiovascular field including (1) Fukushima Medical University in cardiac arrhythmias
detection and cardiac CT image analysis; (2) Tohoku University in atrial fibrillation
detection and analysis; (3) Fukuoka University in TRPM family Ion channel; (4) Toho
University in computer simulation of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, industries,
and international institutions.
In addition, we will apply for external research funds including JSPS Grant-in-aid fundand SCOPE, and train undergraduate and graduate students and mentor postdocs.

Clustec. Aizu Research Cluster for Biomedical Engineering (ARC-BME)
Besides traditional research in cardiovascular medicine, we will start the research on r
Leade
computer-aided diagnosis for digestive system cancer.
In addition to strengthen the collaborations with other organizations, we will apply for r
Grant-in-aid research fund, SCOPE research fund, ministry research fund, andcultivate undergraduate and graduate students as well as postdoc researchers.
*The main research projects are: (1) Study on computer-aided diagnosis for colorectal
and biliary tract cancer (collaboration with Aizu Medical Center); (2) study on TRPM
family ion channel (collaboration with Fukuoka University); (3) study on the computer
simulation of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (collaboration with Toho University);(4) Study on the practical implementation of sleep monitoring system (collaboration
with several nursing home in Fukushima Prefecture; (5) Convenient biomedical
information (ECG, body temperature, pulse wave, blood pressure, and respiration)measurement system for home care.

d. Promote research projects that contribute to the revitalizationand meet demands of the local community, such as robotics andinformation engineering.

d-1 Aizu Research Cluster for Robotics and Information Engineering
We contribute to the development of robot technologies from the aspect of
information processing by distributing our developing information processing methods
to the public as an open softtware library. In this year, we develop control, sensor, andinterface software for disaster respond robots and drones.

d-1 Cluster for Robotics and Information Engineering(ARC-Robot)
Following the activities continuing from the last year, we develop a set of robot
software components, in particular for disaster respond robots, drones, sensor
handling, interface, in the format of robot middleware, and make them public throughour robot software library. In addition, we address collaboration among multiple
heterogeneous robots as a main research topic in this year, and we develop an
integrated robot data management system for them, as well as demonstrate thesystem with actual robots.

d-2 Aizu Research Cluster for Cloud
AY 2016 is the last year of the Fukushima Prefcture Innovation Project
which is a core project of ARC-Cloud. We will review the 5 outputs of the 5 year
project in order to the outcome for sustainable induction of regional innovations.
We also will extend the proposed intelligent infrastructure and related systems forcloud computing and intelligent networking which can help the integration and fusion in
the cloud of cybernetics (including robotics, sensors, controllers, and mechatronics),
computing, and messaging. The proposed messaging infrastructure will be implemented
and the performance of the whole infrastructure will be evaluated. The applications for
Smart Grid, Energy Management Systems, Regional Healthcare Information
Infrastructure, Regional Information and Local Knowledge Infrastructure, and theirrelated services and systems will be studied in more details.

d-2 Cluster for cloud(ARC-Cloud)As the successful completion of the Fukushima Regional Innovation Project (MEXTsupported, FY2012-2016), we utilize our intelligent infrastructure technology forpromoting smart grid solutions. We support organizations in adopting our Smart Grid
Visualization System and continue with our research on data analysis and visualization
for sensor networks.
In this year, we also put emphasis on information security technology and conduct
research on network monitoring and software vulnerability management and develop
systems for automation. Also, we aim to apply our security technology to the fields of
IoT and robot. In addition to the research, we contribute to develop outstanding humanresource in the field.

d-3 Aizu Research Cluster for High Performance Computing
We will investigate, evaluate and design new energy efficient processor architectures
for high performance computing system. Furthermore, we will study efficient usage ofGPUs and PEZY-SC processors for the following problems; implementation andevaluation of the high precision integrals, large-scale simulations in astrophysics,
acceleration of tsunami-modeling, and matrix-based parallel algorithms.

d-3 Cluster for High Performance Computing(ARC-HPC)
We will investigate, evaluate and design new energy efficient processor architectures
for high performance computing system. Furthermore, we will study efficient usage ofGPUs, PEZY-SC processors and FPGA for the following problems; implementation andevaluation of the high precision integrals, large-scale simulations in astrophysics,
acceleration of tsunami-modeling, applications of machine learning, and auto-tuning
techniques.

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Item 2. Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Research(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding research standards and results(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding research standards and results（vi） Conduct research on cutting-edge technology forrenewable energy and on Smart Grid IT.

（vi） 【Reprint】 Having been selected for the MEXT "Regional Innovation Strategy Support （vi） The R&D system built for the field of renewable energy, established by the MEXTProgram" in August, 2014, we have invited researchers with the knowledge andsubsidy project “Program for Supporting Regional Innovation Strategy” (Project term:
expertise needed to research and develop renewable energy. Tune the functions of
FY2012-2016), will be maintained continuously. University-business-government
the architecture of the information platform which was researched and developed fromcollaboration of other universities and companies in Fukushima prefecture will be
FY2012 to FY2015. Further, organize the design documents, user manuals, and library.
promoted. In order to revitalize Fukushima prefecture, the Revitalization Center will
In addition, organize and manage the demonstration results of the varuious reference
take the core role in research, etc. in the field of renewable energy sources, big-data
projects and demonstrator systems promoted by the research instittues such as AIST,
analysis, and cloud infrastructure. Research related to revitalization following the
Fukushima University, etc. toward implementation. Use these outputs to promote thedisaster by using ICT will be promoted. [reprint]
development of software developers for the region's renewable energy field, thecontinued output of R&D talent, and the establishment of an interdisciplinary
collaboration platform [reprint].

ARC（vii） Heighten market value of research achievements
through acquisition of patent rights and technology
transfer, while effectively managing intellectual property
belonging to the University.

（vii） Promote patent filing of research seeds. At the same time, effectively manage
intellectual property belonging to the University and promote technology transfer ofUniversity-owned patents by matching research seeds with the needs of companies
and by introducing research seeds to companies by leveraging the opportunities
provided by presenting at exhibitions, participation in JST-organized New Technology
Presentation Meetings, etc.

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（vii）

Promote patent filing of research seeds. At the same time, effectively manage
intellectual property belonging to the University and promote technology transfer ofUniversity-owned patents by matching research seeds with the needs of companies
and by introducing research seeds to companies by leveraging the opportunities
provided by presenting at exhibitions, participation in Japan Science and Technology
Agency (JST)-organized New Technology Presentation Meetings, etc.

（viii） Aim to increase the number of papers accepted by major （viii） Support faculty in applying for research projects.
international conferences and major journals on acontinuing basis within the period of the Mid-term Goals
for the 2nd term.

（viii） Support faculty in applying for research projects.

B

B The Junior College

B（i）

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

(a-1) In order to deepen education of specialized courses, carry out both fundamental （i）
and applied research in relevant fields.
(a-2) Compile research results in the form of "JCD Research Proceedings,""Collection of Research Seeds"and "Early Childhood Education Research" publishedin AY 2015, and post them on the JCD's website, etc. Utilize them for local
revitalization in collaboration with local communities and companies.
(a-3) Through the "local practical research project" of the Center for Rejuvenation of
Local Communities, look for a possibility of collaboration with industries andgovernments. Conduct a practical research based on student participation to solve
local issues in an effort to rejuvenate local communities.

(i-1) In order to deepen education of specialized courses, carry out both fundamental JCD
and applied research in relevant fields.
(i-2) Compile research results in the form of "JCD Research Proceedings" and"Collection of Research Seeds." Utilize them for local revitalization in collaboration
with each of specialized research fields and local communities and companies.
(i-3) Through the "local practical research project" conducted at the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities, look for a possibility of collaboration with theindustry and government. Conduct a practical research based on student participation
to solve local issues in an effort to rejuvenate local communities.

C
（i）
ａ

C The University of Aizu and the Junior College
C(i) The University of Aizu（i）
Regarding innovative research fields requiring crossａ
disciplinary efforts, recognize them as priority fields,
establish support systems and improve R&D environment
thereto.

C The University of Aizu and the Junior College(i)Support cross-disciplinary research initiatives, especially those of the ResearchCenter for Advanced Information Science and Technology (CAIST). Further, support
research and development initiatives conducted by the University of Aizu
Revitalization Center that contribute toward Fukushima's revitalization.

The University of Aizu and the Junior College(i) The University of Aizu
Support cross-disciplinary research initiatives, especially those of the ResearchCenter for Advanced Information Science and Technology (CAIST). Further, support
research and development initiatives conducted by the University of Aizu
Revitalization Center that contribute toward Fukushima's revitalization.

B

イ The Junior College

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aItem 2. Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Research(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding research standards and results

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

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

In regards to international conferences and workshops organized by faculty members,
provide support with visa application procedures and payment of travel and excursion
expenses, etc. as needed to invite well-known researchers, etc., improving
international academic and research excahange as well as the conveyance of
academic information domestically and internationally. At the same time, actively
convey the attractiveness of Fukushima prefecture, Aizu region and the UoA byholding international conferences, etc. at UoA facilities.

(ii) The Junior College（ii） (ⅱ)The Junior College

Through utilization of human resources, promoteresearch projects having distinctive features.

aｂ

In regards to international conferences and workshops organized by faculty members, PS
provide support with visa application procedures and payment of travel and excursion
expenses, etc. as needed to invite well-known researchers, etc., improving
international academic exchange as well as the conveyance of academic information
domestically and internationally. At the same time, inflow and outflow of people will be
increased by holding international conferences, etc. at UoA facilities. Moreover it
enables us to promote the attractiveness and characteristics of Fukushima prefecture,
Aizu-Wakamatsu and the UoA.

（ii） (ⅱ)The Junior College(a-1) Utilizing the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities "local practicalaresearch project", collaborate with industry and government. Taking up issues closely
related to local characteristics and promote research projects based on cooperation
with other departments.
(a-2) Update and enhance the "Collection of Research Seeds" and "List of Offcampus Public Lectures and Introduction of Lecturers" and work on promotion ofresearch projects.

22(a-1) Utilizing the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities "local practicalresearch project", collaborate with industry and government. Taking up issues closely
related to local characteristics and promote research projects based on cooperation
with other departments in different fields.
(a-2) Update and enhance the "Collection of Research Seeds" and "List of Offcampus Public Lectures and Introduction of Lecturers" and work on promotion ofresearch projects.

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Item 2. Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Research Item 2. Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Research(2) Measures for achievement of goals regarding improvement of systems,
etc. for promotion of research(2) Measures for achievement of goals regarding improvement of systems, etc. for promotion of research

Ａ
Ａ The University of Aizu（i） In order to connect research activities and societysystematically and strategically, with the UBIC as a coreorganization, promote projects with high social needs andobtain external research funds proactively.

Ａ Ａ The University of Aizu（i） Proactively aim to continue acquiring external funds by promoting the matching
between research seeds and the needs from the industry conducted by UBIC faculty,
and by creating and promoting social needs-oriented projects in collaboration with the
UoA Revitalization Center.

（ii） At the Research Center for Advanced Information Science and（ii）

Technology (CAIST), improve research environment throughassignment of faculty members in a cross-laboratory manner andintroduction of external funding, for example. In each cluster,
conduct pioneering research and research corresponding to social
needs.

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

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

Item 2. Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Research(2) Measures for achievement of goals regarding improvement of systems, etc. for promotion of research

Ａ Ａ The University of Aizu（i） Proactively aim to continue acquiring external funds by promoting the matching betweenCAS

research seeds and the needs from the industry conducted by UBIC faculty, and by creating andpromoting social needs-oriented projects in collaboration with the UoA Revitalization Center.

CAIST
The Research Center for Advanced Information Science and Technology (CAIST)（ii） CAIST constitutes clusters in five fields selected by following the strategical policy inmanagement and development of the University of Aizu. Each cluster is led by a leader and a subwill form five clusters of the core faculty members vigorously involved in eachleader who have demonstrated outstanding comprehensive achievements.. CAIST is striving to
specialized field that extends beyond the borders of existing laboratories. There, bringacquire large-scale research funds to conduct research in multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary
in external and internal R&D funding, and engage in industry-academia-government
domains through collaboration with industry, academia and municipal community. These activities
collaboration and interdisciplinary collaborative research. Through this, promote the
do not only enrich our research outcomes, but also enhance social and industrial contributions ofreturn of the fruits of academia to society, as well as contribution to industry. By
academic communities by developing outcomes to a practical level, aiming to establish new
doing this, aim to develop scientific technology, a new body of knowledge that meetsknowledge for science and technology development to meet human society needs, create new
the needs from society, to develop new industries, and to foster the next generationindustries and nurture human resources of the next generation.
of talent.
CAS（iii） Help deepen faculty's understanding of intellectual property through instruction,（iii） Help deepen faculty's understanding of intellectual property through instruction, advice and/or
consultation provided by UBIC, promote patent applications of research seeds and effectively
advice and/or consultation provided by UBIC, promote patent applications of research
manage/operateintellectual
property
belongingtothe
University.
seeds and effectively manage/operate intellectual property belonging to the
University.

（iv）

For research in the fields designated as prioritized areas in the Mid-term Plans, set
up a special allocation categories in competitive research funds (General Category,Mid-term Plan Category, University-Business Collaboration Category, CAIST
Category). After careful selection of research themes, allocate funds to appropriate
research.

（iv）

For research in the fields designated as prioritized areas in the Mid-term Plans, set
up a special allocation categories in competitive research funds (General Category,Mid-term Plan Category, University-Business Collaboration Category, CAIST
Category). After careful selection of research themes, allocate funds to appropriate
research. Also, a special category of strategical research funds will be newly added.

CAS

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Ｂ The Junior College

Ｂ

Ｂ The Junior College

Ｂ

Ｂ The Junior College（i）

In order to support research which can flexibly respondto diversifying needs, review the support
organization/system and research schemes, and create
the environment which promotes effective and efficientresearch activities.

（i）Centering on the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities, try to createorganizations/systems/research schemes to flexibly respond to diversifying local
needs, in order to contribute to development of local communities in cooperation withindustry, government and citizens. Utilizing "local practical research project"to enricha system to discover needs of the local community.

（i）

In order to assist development of the region by industry-government-citizenacademia cooperation/collaboration, use the regional practice research project.
Establishing a system for figuring out local needs, the Local Revitalization Center will
mainly facilitate research environment, organization, and system which can flexibly
handle various needs from the local society.

JCD

Review the research schemes, in order to fully make use （ii） By utilizing "local practical research project" etc. and taking into account societal
changes including revitalization support, flexibly operate research schemes towardsof the College’s wide-ranging fields of specialization,
including studies on industry, management, designing,
resolution of issues, while discussing how to utilize project research fully making use
information, environments, local administration, nutrition,of the College’s wide-ranging fields of specialization, and how to share local issues
cookery, health and welfare, childcare and nursing care,and promote local collaboration.
etc.
In
order
to
supportfaculty’s
superior
activities,
improvethe（iii）（iii） Support the development of faculty’s research ability with the off-campus facultyinternal competitive research system and outside training
training program and support the diversified research activities with the UoA
programs.
competitive research funding. Further, examine the use of research fund in order forsmooth research activities.

（ii）

So as to use a wide range of specialty field groups which the JCD has, share local
issues promote local collaboration, use the internal competitive research funds andthe regional practice research project, and enrich the research environment.

JCD

（iii）

Support the development of faculty’s research ability with the off-campus faculty
training program and support the diversified research activities with the UoA
competitive research funding. Further, examine the use of research fund in order forsmooth research activities

JCD

（iv）

Continue looking into the way the Center manages and utilizes intellectual property.

JCD

（ii）

（iv） Regarding intellectual property, the Center for Rejuvenation of（iv） Continue looking into the way the Center manages and utilizes intellectual property.

Local Communities shall be responsible for management andadministration, taking into consideration characteristics ofresearch results.

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

Item 3. Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Contribution to Local Communities(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding collaboration and cooperation with local communities, etc.

(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding collaboration and cooperation with local communities, etc.

Ａ

The University of Aizu

Ａ

The University of Aizu

Ａ

The University of Aizu（i）

Establish fundamental policies regarding contribution to
local communities.

（i）

Since creating the "University of Aizu Regional Contribution Policy" on February 26,
2014 as a basic policy for regional contribution, we have carried out a number ofprograms based on this policy.

（i）Based on the "University of Aizu Regional Contribution Policy" established on
February 26, 2014 as a basic policy for regional contribution, we will continue carryout a number of programs based on this policy.

CAS
PS
PPR

（ii）

As a university open to local communities, promote
opening of University facilities for use by the generalpublic.

（ii） (ii-1) Based on the agreement concluded with Okuma Town Educational Board, open
necessary facilities to Okuma Town's elementary/junior high schools.(MS)(ii-2) Publicize the "UoA's facilities use system" through the University website toincrease occupancy of on-campus facilities by the general public. (MS)(ii-3) Maintain athletic facilities in good condition and promote use by local people.
(SAD)(ii-4) Provide the open space of UBIC and LICTiA's Innovation Space as a venue forpromotion of university-industry collaboration and interactions with the local
communities. (CAS)（ii） (ii-1) Publicize the "UoA's facilities use system" through the University website toincrease occupancy of on-campus facilities by the general public.
(ii-2) Based on the agreement concluded with Okuma Town Educational Board, open
necessary facilities to Okuma Town's elementary/junior high schools.
(ii-3) Maintain athletic facilities in good condition to promote use by local people.
(ii-4) Provide the open space of UBIC and LICTiA's Innovation Space as a venue forpromotion of university-industry collaboration and interactions with the local
communities.

MS
SAD
CAS

Continue opening of the College's library and the athletic field to promote thefacilities use by the general public.
Open the gym and athletic field for use by the Okuma Town Junior High School toimprove their educational environment. (For details, see the "revitalization support"
section.)Continue opening of the College's library and the athletic field to promote thefacilities use by the general public.
Open the gym and athletic field for use by the Okuma Town Junior High School toimprove their educational environment. (For details, see the "revitalization support"
section.)JCD（iii） Provide lifelong education by actively offering public lectures,etc., taking advantage of intellectual resources possessed by the
University, and hold public lectures by dispatched faculty
members at locations outside the University, based on requests
from local communities.

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

（iii） Taking into account discussions by the Community Affairs and Planning Committee,
proactively organize public lectures, etc. including those to be held outside theUniversity while attempting improvement such as adding new theme, etc.

（iv）

（iii）

The Community Affairs Planning Committee will discuss the implementation guideline PPR
of public lectures, etc. again, in addition to revision of themes and contents based on
previous cases. By conducting such improvements, public lectures and outreachcourses by faculty members will be implemented more efficiently.
Within collaborative relationship with local municipalities such as Koriyama City, we
will contribute on the local community through public lectures and other activities.

Continue supporting junior and senior high schools in Fukushima in improving their（iv） Continue supporting junior and senior high schools in Fukushima in improving their
SAD
students' math, science, and English abilities, and in furthering internationalization. In
students' math, science, and English abilities, and in furthering internationalization. In 【SRS
particular, dispatch our faculty members to Aizu Gakuho High School for lectures, etc.
particular, dispatch our faculty members to Aizu Gakuho High School for lectures, etc. 】
in accordance with our academic collaboration agreement in order to further
in accordance with our academic collaboration agreement in order to further
strengthen our collaboration.
strengthen our collaboration.

(ⅴ) Promote contribution to local communities through(ⅴ) Advertise our off-campus lectures through various methods and proactivey respond(ⅴ) Advertise our off-campus lectures through various methods and proactively respond SAD
activities, including off-campus lectures targeted for highto requests from high schools inside and outside of the prefecture.
to requests from high schools.
【SRS
school students in and outside Fukushima Prefecture.
In particular, continue to strengthen our collaboration with senior high schools inside
In particular, continue to strengthen our collaboration with senior high schools that 】
and outside of the prefecture.that have been designated as SGHs (Super Global Highhave been designated as SGHs (Super Global High schools) and SSHs (Super Scienceschools) and SSHs (Super Science Highschools), etc.
Highschools), etc.

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

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

Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Contribution to Local
Item 3.
Item 3. Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Contribution to Local Communities
Communities(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding collaboration andcooperation with local communities, etc.

Item 3. Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Contribution to Local Communities(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding collaboration and cooperation with local communities, etc.

(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding collaboration and cooperation with local communities, etc.

(ⅵ) Cooperate in research and development with medical(ⅵ) Take approaches which can contribute to development of products and services byinstitutions and organizations related to agriculture andlocal companies, etc., such as searching for regional needs by exchanging
forestry in the region, so as to contribute to development
information/opinions with local companies, and promoting matching needs with UoA'sof products and services by those institutions, etc.
research seeds under the leadership of UBIC faculty.

(ⅵ)(ⅶ) Host the “Computer Science Summer Camp” and the“Personal Computing Contest for High School Students
in Japan” in cooperation with relevant organizations andentities, etc., in order to nurture individuals who will
support the information society and to publicize theUniversity’s distinctive characteristics and strengths
nationwide through these events.

(ⅶ) (vii-1) Host the “Computer Science Summer Camp” in cooperation with relevantPSorganizations and entities.
(vii-1) Jointly organize the “AY2017 All-Japan High School Computing Contest (PCKoshien)”with the Prefectural Government and the PC Koshien Executive Committee
in order to develop a wider range of ICT talent.

(ⅶ) (vii-1) Host the “Computer Science Summer Camp” in cooperation with relevantorganizations and entities.
(vii-1) Jointly organize the “AY2016 All-Japan High School Computing Contest (PCKoshien)”with the Prefectural Government and the PC Koshien Executive Committee
in order to develop a wider range of ICT talent.

(ⅷ) Promote research and development on broad-spectrum (ⅷ) The social platform has been changing after social infrastructure and information
ideas for computer operation responding to various needs
technology were integrated. In order to grasp diversifying social needs, support R&D
and scenes of life.
at UoA through collecting information and exchanging opinions at exhibitions on
robotics, renewable energy and mobile information terminals, etc. before matching theneeds of businesses, etc. with the University's seeds.

(ⅷ)

Take approaches which can contribute to development of products and services by
local companies, etc., such as searching for regional needs by exchanging
information/opinions with local companies, and promoting matching needs with UoA's
research seeds under the leadership of UBIC faculty.

The social platform has been changing after social infrastructure and information
CAS
technology were integrated. In order to grasp diversifying social needs, support R&D at
UoA through collecting information and exchanging opinions at exhibitions on robotics,
renewable energy and mobile information terminals, etc. before matching the needs ofbusinesses, etc. with the University's seeds.

(ⅸ) Through cooperation with Fukushima Medical University,
etc., focus on R&D on IT related to medical support andperform activities, maintaining close communication withlocal communities.

(ⅸ)(ⅹ) Promote collaborative research with Fukushima Medical(ⅹ) (x-1) Having been selected for the MEXT "Regional Innovation Strategy Support(ⅹ) (x-1) Medical collaboration with the AMC and robotics-related collaboration with
Program" in August, 2014, we have invited researchers with the knowledge andUtsunomiya University will be continuously promoted.
expertise needed to research and develop renewable energy. With FY2016 being the(x-2) Participate as appropriate in the projects such as the inter-university
final year fo the project, we will promote initaitives aiming at exanding the actual users
collaborative joint education promotion program organized by Academia Consortium（reference development support, etc.).
Fukushima, and aim to effectively utilize the fruits gained there in operation of the(x-2) Participate as approopriate in the projects such as the inter-university
university.
collaborative joint education promotion program organized by Academia Consortium
Fukushima, and aim to effectively utilize the fruits gained there in operation of theuniversity.

University and other universities inside and outside of Fukushima
Prefecture, while taking full advantage of the characteristics ofeach university. With those universities working together, also
promote joint seminars and workshops for faculty andadministrative staff development. In addition, the University shallhold joint meetings and lectures, etc. among those universities forperiodic exchange of information, so as to promote effective
utilization of information obtained at those meetings in the
University management.

(xi)

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

CAS

Manage the data collected in the survey on prefectural citizens’ health management (ⅸ) Manage the data collected in the survey on prefectural citizens’ health management CAS
conducted by Fukushima Medical University in a manner that allows the prefectural
conducted by Fukushima Medical University in a manner that allows the prefectural
citizens to feel at ease about their data being collected. This will be done by
citizens to feel at ease about their data being collected. This will be done byleveraging the UoA's specialized knowledge about ICT to provide support, including
leveraging the UoA's specialized knowledge about ICT to provide support, including
security measures that anticipates system development and crisis management.
security measures that anticipate system development and crisis management.
Further, promote initiatives such as periodic opinion exchanges regarding industryFurther, promote initiatives such as periodic opinion exchanges with the Aizu Medical
academia collaboration.
Center (Hereinafter referred to as “AMC”) regarding industry-academia collaboration.
CASPS(xi) Organize “University-Industry Collaboration Forums" for local companies in(xi) Organize “University-Industry Collaboration Forums" for local companies inRCcooperation with local chambers of commerce, etc. Further, develop individuals looking
cooperation with local chambers of commerce, etc. Further, develop individuals looking
to become ITC entrepreneurs through the "University of Aizu IT Entrepreneur
to become ICT entrepreneurs and ICT talents who will be working on local problems
Development Program" and "Problem Solving-based ICT Talent Development Modelthrough the "University of Aizu IT Entrepreneur Development Program" and "Problem
Project"
Solving-based ICT Talent Development Model Project."Moreover the “ Girls Who Code Project” will provide learning opportunities and jobhunting supports for women and girls in Fukushima prefecture and evacuees who
reside outside Fukushima prefecture who wish to get a job at IT-related companies,
etc. in Fukushima prefecture.

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

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

Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Contribution to Local
Item 3.
Item 3. Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Contribution to Local Communities
Communities(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding collaboration andcooperation with local communities, etc.

Ｂ

The Junior College（i）

For promotion of further contribution to local regions, establish
fundamental policies for local contribution.

（ii）

Proactively work on student-participatory/hands-on
education, off-campus/on-campus public lectures,symposiums, seminars, workshops and research on
solution of local issues, etc.

（iii） In order to further contribute to local regions and communities,
discuss enhancement of the administration system throughassignment of full-time researchers and staff to the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities, etc.

Item 3. Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Contribution to Local Communities(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding collaboration and cooperation with local communities, etc.

(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding collaboration and cooperation with local communities, etc.

Ｂ The Junior College（i） Achieved mid-term plan

Ｂ（i）

The Junior College

Achieved mid-term plan

JCD

（ii）

Centering on the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities, provide studentparticipatory/hands-on education, seminars, workshops, off/on-campus public
lectures, symposiums, etc. Proactively promote student-participatory/hands-on
education, through research on regional issues in "local practical research project,"“Graduation Research,” “Regional Project Workshops” and “Special Workshops for
Revitalization Support.”（ii）

Centering on the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities, provide studentparticipatory/hands-on education, off/on-campus public lectures, symposiums,
seminars, workshops, etc. Proactively for student-participatory/hands-on education,
promote research on regional issues through "local practical research project,""Graduation Research," "Regional Project Workshops" and "Special Workshops for
Revitalization Support."

JCD（iii） In order to further contribute to local regions and communities, utilizing "local
practical research project" etc., discuss enhancement of the operational issues andoperational system of the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities and its
relevant organization.

（iii）

In order to further contribute to local regions and communities, the JCD will dispatch JCD
permanent researchers and staff to the Local Revitalization Center. Utilizing "local
practical research project" etc., discuss operational issues and enhancement ofcooperation of the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities and its relevantorganization.

（iv） Work on solution of local issues through cooperation with （iv） Work on regional issues while taking part in projects organized by municipal（iv）
prefectural/municipal governments and Academia
governments, including Aizu Regional Development Bureau and Southern Aizu Regional
Consortium Fukushima in administration policy making
Development Bureau, which are members of our Center for Rejuvenation of Local
and implementation.
Communities.
Making use of the "Collection of Research Seeds" and "local practical research
project," promote matching of our faculty's research fields with issues of each local
region.
(ⅴ) In collaboration with various bodies including privateorganizations such as NPOs, and private companies, etc.,
nurture human resources and work on solution of local
issues.

Work on regional issues while responding to the request of co-operation fromprojects organized by municipal governments, including Aizu Regional Development
Bureau and Southern Aizu Regional Development Bureau, which are members of ourCenter for Rejuvenation of Local Communities.
Making use of the "Collection of Research Seeds" and "local practical research
project," promote matching of our faculty's research fields with issues of each local
region.

JCD(ⅴ) Promote collaboration with private sectors, including NPOs and companys, through(ⅴ)
Promote collaboration with private sectors, including NPOs, through off-campus
off-campus lectures, local practical research project, student-participatory/hands-on
lectures, local practical research project, student-participatory/hands-on education
education and other projects, and jointly contribute to local revitalization in terms ofand other projects, and jointly contribute to local revitalization in terms of human
human resource development and formation of knowledge-based society.
resource development and formation of knowledge-based society.

JCD

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Item 3.
Communities

FY 2016 ANNUAL PLAN

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Conducted at the University

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

Item 3. Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Contribution to Local Communities

Item 3. Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Contribution to Local Communities(2) Specific measures regarding promotion of regional industry(2) Specific measures regarding promotion of regional industry(2) Specific measures regarding promotion of regional industry

A

The University of Aizu

A

The University of Aizu

A

The University of Aizu（i）

Proactively provide knowledge and expertise of ourfaculty members to support diversified development andcultivation of markets by companies and research
institutions, etc. in Fukushima Prefecture.

（i）

UBIC faculty search for needs of companies and match them with research seeds.
Promote technology transfer to the companies in Fukushima, etc. by organizing
technical explanatory meetings where inventors provide explanations for future
practical use of technologies, and as needed, by giving technical guidance, etc. bythemselves.

（i）

UBIC faculty search for needs of companies and match them with research seeds.
Promote technology transfer to the companies in Fukushima, etc. by organizing
technical explanatory meetings where inventors provide explanations for future
practical use of technologies, and as needed, by giving technical guidance, etc. bythemselves.

（ii）

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

（ii）

As an institutional supporter of the Aizu IT Industry Promotion Council (comprised ofventures and other companies in Aizuwakamatsu City) founded primarily by
Aizuwakamatsu City in May 2015, support the Council's initiatives. These initiatives
include strengthening the products and services of IT venture companies, matchingthem with businesses in the metropolitan area, etc.
Further, the "Aizu Open Innovation (AOI) Conference" (which has a goal creating
revolutionary technologies and business models by stimulating diverse discussion andcreation) will serve the core of efforts to collaborative initiatives with UoA-launched
ventures, including programs to develop IT entrepreneurs (such as the prefectural"University of Aizu IT Entrepreneur Development Program" and "Problem Solvingbased Talent Development Model Project") and collaborative organization of ICTrelated seminars.

（ii）

As an institutional supporter of the Aizu IT Industry Promotion Council (comprised of CAS
ventures and other companies in Aizuwakamatsu City) founded primarily by
ARC
Aizuwakamatsu City in May 2015, support the Council's initiatives. These initiatives
include strengthening the products and services of ICT venture companies, matchingthem with businesses in the metropolitan area, etc.
Further, the "Aizu Open Innovation (AOI) Conference" (which has a goal creating
revolutionary technologies and business models by stimulating diverse discussion andcreation) will serve the core of efforts to collaborative initiatives with UoA-launched
ventures, including programs to develop ICT entrepreneurs and ICT talents who will beworking on local problems (such as the prefectural "University of Aizu IT Entrepreneur
Development Program" and "Problem Solving-based Talent Development Model
Project").

（iii） Make efforts to realize smooth operation of “Laboratory
for Leading-edge ICT in Aizu” which provides a place for
ICT companies, University, public organizations andexisting venture companies to collaborate to conduct
research and develop leading-edge ICT. At the sametime, set an environment that will lead to creation ofuniversity-led venture businesses.

（iii） With the Laboratory for Advanced ICT in Aizu (LICTiA), which opened in October
2015, serving as a core facility, collaborate with ICT-related companies, universities,
public sector institutions, and existing University-launched ventures, etc. to carry out
advanced ICT R&D. Further, provide the sort of places for innovation that will lead tothe creation of new UoA-launched ventures.
Additionally, strive to create a place where co-creation (the act of creating something
as a team), which is a core of the prefecture's "University of Aizu IT Entrepreneur
Development Program," can be realized.

（iii）

Collaborate with ICT-related companies, universities, public sector institutions, andexisting University-launched ventures, etc. to carry out advanced ICT R&D. Further,promote further use of LICTiA as a sort of places for innovation that will lead to thecreation of new UoA-launched ventures. We will promote further utilization of UBIC
and lead to the creation of new university-originated ventures.

B

B

The Junior College

B

The Junior College（i） Centering on the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities, exchange opinions（i） Under the initiative of the Center for Rejuvenation ofwith local municipalities to discover local issues, in order to promote industryLocal Communities, aiming at working on 10 or moregovernment-university collaboration by making proposals for collaborative projects
collaborative projects a year, carry out joint researchutilizing "local practical research project,"for example.
through industry-government-university collaboration andConduct commissioned projects, taking advantage of local resources, including
work on revitalization of local industry and rejuvenation ofhistorical sites, cultural characteristics, tradition, natural beauty, local industry,
depopulated/hilly regions.
specialties, and vacant houses. Through such activities, contribute to increase in thenumber of people visiting the region, promotion of settlement and/or residence in two
regions and local revitalization, in an effort to develop local industry and culture.

（i）Centering on the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities, exchange opinionswith local municipalities to discover local issues. Conduct commissioned projects,
taking advantage of local resources, including historical sites, cultural characteristics,
tradition, natural beauty, local industry, specialties, and vacant houses, by making
proposals for collaborative projects utilizing "local practical research project," forexample. Through such activities, contribute to develop local industry and culture.

The Junior College

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Conducted at the University

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

Item 4. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding International Exchange(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding promotion of international
exchange

Item 4. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding International Exchange(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding promotion of international exchange(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding promotion of international exchangeA

Promote activities related to international exchange on
the initiative of the Center for Strategy of International
Programs, and take follow-up measures to further
promote international research collaboration and student
exchange, etc. in an efficient and organized manner,
through continuous improvement of the University’s
international exchange structure.

A(a-1) While asking the opinions, etc. of faculty serving as liaisons with our international
partners, conduct university-wide international exchange activities centered on theCenter for Strategy of International Programs.
(a-2) Make on-campus announcements of activities by the Center for Strategy ofInternational Programs on a constant basis, in order to share information with faculty
and staff members. Furthermore, proactively publicize University’s international
exchange activities through information disclosure on the University website andinformation provision to mass media, in an effort to make use of the achievements forthe benefit of local communities.
(a-3) Streamline the system to accept/send researchers for international joint
research projects.
(a-4) Aim at developing the faculty and staff members involved with international
affairs be having them participate in workshops at various international exchangeorganizations.
(a-5) In collaboration with JICA, other international organizations, elementary schools,
local governments, etc., promote fostering of internationally-minded students.

A(a-1) While closely collaborating with faculty members serving as liaisons with ourPSinternational partners, conduct university-wide international exchange activities
centered on the Center for Globalization.
(a-2) Make on-campus announcements of activities by the Center for Globalization ona constant basis, in order to share information with faculty and staff members.
Furthermore, proactively publicize University’s international exchange activities
through information disclosure on the University website and information provision tomass media, in an effort to make use of the achievements for the benefit of local
communities.
(a-3) Streamline the system to accept/send researchers for international joint
research projects.
(a-4) Aim at developing the faculty and staff members involved with international
affairs be having them participate in workshops at various international exchangeorganizations.
(a-5) In collaboration with JICA, other international organizations, elementary schools,
local governments, etc., promote fostering of internationally-minded students.

B

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

B（Bー１） Having considered the previous achievements in student exchanges andacademic exchanges, as well as the regional balance, etc. select strategic partner
universities, increase the quality and reciprocity of student needs, andeducational/academic research activities.
（Bー２） Aim to create an environment related to student exchanges throughdiscussion with partner schools, etc. and conduct overseas study abroad and training
programs. Specifically, improve the Silicon Valley training program, in addition to theexisting short-term study abroad program Global Experience Gateway （at RHIT,
Waikato, and the DNA Program）, and medium-term study abroad programs. Further, inregards to acceptance of students, expand the 2+2 Program, DDP, etc. within the ICTProgram.
（Bー3） Aim to be selected for scholarships and other subsidies related tointernational exchange that are appropriate for the UoA, such as the international
student support program (exchange agreement) promoted by ＪＡＳＳＯ.

B(b-1) Having considered the previous achievements in student exchanges andPSacademic exchanges, as well as the regional balance, etc. select strategic partner
universities, increase the quality and reciprocity of student needs, andeducational/academic research activities.
(b-2) Aim to create an environment related to student exchanges through discussion
with partner schools, etc. and conduct overseas study abroad and training programs.
Also, the crisis management system and student orientation will be enhanced.
(b-3) In regards to acceptance of students, expand the 2+2 Program, DDP, Global 3+2
Program, etc. within the ICT Program.
(b-4) Aim to be selected for scholarships related to international exchange that areappropriate for the UoA, such as the international student support program (exchange
agreement) promoted by JASSO.

C

Accept international students in a proactive manner and promoteinteractions between international students and local
communities for cross-cultural understanding, so that they cantransmit information regarding current conditions and attractionof Fukushima Prefecture to inside and outside Japan.

C

Proactively accept international students and deepen their understanding of thecurrent situation of Fukushima and its appeal, etc. through exchange events with thelocal populace and student acceptance programs (the Fukushima Reconstruction
Support Program). Further, disseminate information inside and outside of Japan by
posting information on the activities on the homepage, and by sharing information withthe press.

C

Proactively accept international students and deepen their understanding of thePScurrent situation of Fukushima and its appeal, etc. through exchange events with thelocal populace and student acceptance programs (the Fukushima Reconstruction
Support Program). Further, disseminate information inside and outside of Japan by
posting information on the activities on the homepage, and by sharing information withthe press.

D

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

D

Assist planning and operation of international conferences and workshops.

D

Assist planning and operation of international conferences and workshops.

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

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

Item 4. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding International Exchange(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding promotion of international
exchange

Item 4. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding International Exchange(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding promotion of international exchange(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding promotion of international exchangeE

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

E

Provide practical training to the personnel engaging in international duties, such as
in-house translators, to improve the quality of their performance.

E

For administrative staff members who are in charge of translation/interpretation,
training closer to their actual duties will be provided so that they can improve theirability to conduct their duties.

F

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

F

Promote international exchange in cooperation with the University, while discussing
possible approaches for exchange activities at the International Exchange Committee
meetings, and put them into practice on a trial basis. (JCD)F

Promote international exchange in cooperation with the University, while discussing JCD
possible approaches for exchange activities at the International Exchange Committee
meetings, and put them into practice on a trial basis. For students, provide information
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to Reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake
for Achievement of Goals regarding Provision of Support toItem 1.Measures
Reconstruction Efforts from the Great East Japan EarthquakeA

B

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for Achievement of Goals regarding Provision of Support to Reconstruction Efforts from the Great
Item 1.Measures
East Japan Earthquake

II Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Provision of Support to Reconstruction from the Great East
Japan Earthquake
for Achievement of Goals regarding Provision of Support to Reconstruction Efforts from the Great
Item 1.Measures
East Japan Earthquake(1) Specific measures for nurturing of IT human resources, etc.

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

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

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

Nurture IT human resources, while making efforts to accumulate IT engineers to theregion, in order to vitalize industry through creation of innovations.

Nurture ICT human resources, while making efforts to accumulate ICT engineers to
the region, in order to vitalize industry through creation of innovations.

AA（i）Nurture ICT talents by providing training programs
organized by “Aizu SLF (Software Linkage Firm)
Conference”, etc.

（i） Foster ICT professionals capable of succeeding in local companies throughcollaboration with the Aizu SLF Conference.

（i）

In collaboration with relevant organizations including the Aizu SLF Conference, the PS“Girls Who Code Project” will provide learning opportunities and job-hunting supports
for women and girls in Fukushima prefecture and evacuees who reside outside
Fukushima prefecture who wish to get a job at IT-related companies, etc. in
Fukushima prefecture.

（ii）In cooperation with private companies, organize morecourses for management of technology (MOT) and smart
phone applications.

（ii） Mainly through the prefectural "University of Aizu IT Entrepreneur Development
Program," cooperate with UoA-launched ventures and engage in the development ofwould-be IT entrepreneurs.

（ii）

Mainly through the prefectural "University of Aizu IT Entrepreneur Development
Program," cooperate with UoA-launched ventures and engage in the development ofwould-be IT entrepreneurs.

RC

Through practical and hands-on education, nurture
human resources who can assume a leading role incoping with reconstruction from the Great East Japan
Earthquake. (The Junior College)BB(b-1) Provide practical education to learn current situation and problem ofreconstruction support through the courses, "Special Workshops for Revitalization
Support," "Regional Project Workshops," "Graduation Research Seminars,""Comprehensive Studies," etc., and nurture human resources who can solve issues
associated with revitalization.
(b-2) Through off-campus/on-campus lectures organized by the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities, nurture human resources who can solve issues
associated with revitalization.
(b-3) Based on the educational collaboration agreement concluded with the Okuma
Town Educational Board, send lecturers to Okuma Town elementary/junior highschools, and open the College's facilities such as the gym and athletic field, etc. tothem, in order to support nurturing of future leaders of Okuma Town.

JCD（b-1) Provide practical education to learn current situation and problem ofreconstruction support through the courses, "Special Workshops for Revitalization
Support," "Regional Project Workshops," "Graduation Research Seminars,""Conprehensive Studies," etc., and nurture human resources who can solve issues
associated with revitalization.
(b-2) Through off-campus/on-campus lectures organized by the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities, nurture human resources who can solve issues
associated with revitalization.
(b-3) Based on the educational collaboration agreement concluded with the Okuma
Town Educational Board, send lecturers to Okuma Town elementary/junior highschools, and open the College's facilities such as the gym and athletic field, etc. tothem, in order to support nurturing of future leaders of Okuma Town.

C

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

C

Provide support to the revitalization through the University’s think tank function andexpertise.

C

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

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

（i）

Continue the "Akabeko Program."
In cooperation with the Junior College Division, make efforts to meet requests andneeds from the Okuma Town Educational Board, with which UoA has concluded anagreement.

（i）

Continue the "Akabeko Program."
In cooperation with the Junior College Division, make efforts to meet requests andneeds from the Okuma Town Educational Board, with which UoA has concluded anagreement.

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for Achievement of Goals regarding Provision of Support toItem 1.Measures
Reconstruction Efforts from the Great East Japan Earthquake

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Japan Earthquake
for Achievement of Goals regarding Provision of Support to Reconstruction Efforts from the Great
Item 1.Measures
East Japan EarthquakelI Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Provision of Support to Reconstruction from the Great East
Japan Earthquake
for Achievement of Goals regarding Provision of Support to Reconstruction Efforts from the Great
Item 1.Measures
East Japan Earthquake(2) Specific measures for establishment of a new social framework(2) Specific measures for establishment of a new social framework(2) Specific measures for establishment of a new social frameworkA

Contribute to the project for Fukushima international cityof Science and industry (Innovation Coast) by providing
robotics companies in Hama-dori with techniques ofrobotic development taking advantage of characteristics
as an ICT-specialized university.

A

Make efforts to steadily promote the UoA Robot Valley Promotion Project（prefectural subsidized project for FY2015-2017). Specifically, promote the following
initiatives.
(1) Collaborative R&D with robotics-related companies in Hamadori-area , etc.
(2) Technical development of robotic movement, technical R&D of robotic work etc.
(3) Development and operation of a software development platform (Software Library)at LICTiA
Further, add functions and expanding the content of training, etc. to increase thenumber of users.

A

Make efforts to steadily promote the UoA Robot Valley Promotion ProjectPS(prefectural subsidized project for FY2015-2017). Specifically, promote the following ARC
initiatives.
(1) Collaborative R&D with robotics-related companies in Hamadori-area, etc.
(2) Technical development of robotic movement, technical R&D of robotic work etc.
(3) Development and operation of a software development platform (Software Library)at LICTiA.
Further, add functions and expanding the content of training, etc. to increase thenumber of users. At the same time, we will work on implementation of a software
library.

B

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

B

Under the leadership of the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities,
proactively promote activities closely related to local regions, such as practical local
research projects, projects for revitalization of local industry, rejuvenation of
depopulated/hilly regions, reconstruction of local communities, and overcoming ofharmful rumors

B

Under the leadership of the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities,
proactively promote activities closely related to local regions, such as practical local
research projects, projects for revitalization of local industry, rejuvenation of
depopulated/hilly regions, reconstruction of local communities, and overcoming ofharmful rumors.

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for Achievement of Goals regarding Provision of Support toItem 1.Measures
Reconstruction Efforts from the Great East Japan Earthquake

FY 2017 ANNUAL PLAN (DRAFT)lI Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Provision of Support to Reconstruction from the Great East
Japan Earthquake
for Achievement of Goals regarding Provision of Support to Reconstruction Efforts from the Great
Item 1.Measures
East Japan EarthquakelI Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Provision of Support to Reconstruction from the Great East
Japan Earthquake
for Achievement of Goals regarding Provision of Support to Reconstruction Efforts from the Great
Item 1.Measures
East Japan Earthquake(2) Specific measures for establishment of a new social framework(3)Smooth operation of University of Aizu Revitalization Center(3) Smooth operation of University of Aizu Revitalization CenterA

In order to contribute to revitalization from the Great
East Japan Earthquake in accordance with the “Vision
for Revitalization of Fukushima Prefecture,” taking
advantage of characteristics as an ICT-specialized
university, reinforce the administration of the Universityof Aizu Revitalization Center by deploying specializedteachers, etc.

A

In order to improve operations of the UoA Revitalization Center, strengthen it byemploying full-time faculty for the Center, etc., promoting products like the Robot
Valley Promotion Project, etc. aimed at university business government collaboration,
the development of IT entrepreneures, and the realization of the Fukushima Innovation
Coast concept.

A

In order to improve operations of the UoA Revitalization Center, strengthen it byemploying full-time faculty for the Center, etc., and promoting nurture of ICT
entrepreneurs, the Robot Valley Promotion Project for the realization of the
Fukushima Innovation Coast concept, etc.

B

Smoothly operate ”ICT lab”, which is the core facility of
the University of Aizu Revitalization Center and base ofexperimental study of leading-edge ICT. Conduct varietyof advanced research including strategic cooperation withother organizations and Nurture leading ICT talents byhands-on training methods.

B

Provide the Laboratory for Advanced ICT in Aizu (LICTiA), which opened in Octoberas a place for people from academia, industry, and government (UoA faculty,
researchers, students, individuals from UoA-launched venture companies, municipal
employees, etc.) can gather. In addition, with the Revitalization Center serving as acore, promote research related to utilizing ICT in disaster reconstruction, including
renewable energy, big data analysis, and research that leverages cloud platforms.
Further, carry out talent development projects using practical methods aimed atregion-building, such as "University of Aizu IT Entrepreneur Development Program"and the "Problem Solving-based Talent Development Model Project."

B

Provide the Laboratory for Advanced ICT in Aizu (LICTiA), as a place for people
ARC
from academia, industry, and government (UoA faculty, researchers, students,
individuals from UoA-launched venture companies, municipal employees, etc.) cangather. In addition, with the Revitalization Center serving as a core, promote research
related to utilizing ICT in disaster reconstruction, including renewable energy, big data
analysis, and research that leverages cloud platforms.
We will continue to conduct talent development projects using practical methods
aimed at region-building, such as "University of Aizu IT Entrepreneur Development
Program" and the "Problem Solving-based Talent Development Model Project."C

For the smooth operation of the University of Aizu
Revitalization Center, make efforts to build an evaluation
system (PDCA cycle) with systematic performanceindicators and implement outcome creation of industrial
promotion.

C

Make sure to complete LICTIA by the end of 2015. Use the evaluations by the ARC
Steering Committee (the internal organization that deliberates matters related to theoperation of the ARC) and the ARC Advisory Board (which evaluates and provides
advice regarding the appropriateness of the ARC's project plans and its performance)
to create systematic performance indices. Operate ARC based on a PDCA cycle using
these indices.

C

Make sure to complete LICTIA by the end of 2015. Use the evaluations by the ARC ARCSteering Committee (the internal organization that deliberates matters related to theoperation of the ARC) and the ARC Advisory Board (which evaluates and provides
advice regarding the appropriateness of the ARC's project plans and its performance)
to create systematic performance indices. Operate ARC based on a PDCA cycle using
these indices.

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Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Utilization of IT to Support
Item 2.
Item 2. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Utilization of IT to Support the Quake Restoration
the Quake Restoration(1) Support for health surveys, etc. from IT perspectives
A

Through cooperation with the Fukushima Prefecture andFukushima Medical University regarding the prefectural
citizens’ medical checkups, from the standpoint of an
ICT- specialized university, realize long-term
management of data obtained from prefectural citizens’
medical checkups in a safe manner.

II Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Provision of Support to Reconstruction from the Great East
Japan Earthquake

Item 2. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Utilization of IT to Support the Quake Restoration(1) Support for health surveys, etc. from IT perspectives
A(1) Support for health surveys, etc. from IT perspectives

Manage the data collected in the survey on prefectural citizens’ health management
conducted by Fukushima Medical University in a manner that allows the prefectural
citizens to feel at ease about their data being collected. This will be done byleveraging the UoA's specialized knowledge about ICT to continue to provide support,
including security measures that anticipates system development and crisis
management.

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A

Manage the data collected in the survey on prefectural citizens’ health management CAS
conducted by Fukushima Medical University in a manner that allows the prefectural
citizens to feel at ease about their data being collected. This will be done byleveraging the UoA's specialized knowledge about ICT to provide support, including
security measures that anticipate system development and crisis management.
[reprint]

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Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Utilization of IT to Support
Item 2.
Item 2. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Utilization of IT to Support the Quake Restoration
the Quake Restoration(2) Approaches for creation of new industrylI Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Provision of Support to Reconstruction from the Great East
Japan Earthquake

Item 2. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Utilization of IT to Support the Quake Restoration(2) Approaches for creation of new industry(2) Approaches for creation of new industry

A

Promote research activities for advanced ICT, in orderto establish disaster-resistant, safe and sustainable
environmental society.

A

Promote research activities for advanced IT, in order to establish disaster-resistant,safe and sustainable environmental society.

A

Promote research activities for advanced ICT, in order to establish disasterresistant, safe and sustainable environmental society.

（i）

Promote research in the fields of local government
cloud, urban OS* (reconstruction modeling of Hama-dori),tsunami simulation and local weather information, etc.
*OS: Operating System（i）

By participating in the "Strengthening of Resilient Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
Functionality"" research and development project (part of the Cabinet Office's"Regional Innovation Strategy Support Program"), etc., promote research activities forthe construction of a disaster-resilient, safe, and sustainable social environment.

（i）

By participating in the "Strengthening of Resilient Disaster Prevention and Mitigation ARC
Functionality" research and development project (part of the Cabinet Office's"Regional Innovation Strategy Support Program"), etc., promote research activities forthe construction of a disaster-resilient, safe, and sustainable social environment.

（ii） Build IT infrastructure for a renewable energy model,using advanced IT research such as Smart Grid andGreen IT, etc. as a core.

（ii） 【Reprint】 Having been selected for the MEXT "Regional Innovation Strategy Support （ii） The R&D system built for the field of renewable energy, established by the MEXTProgram" in August, 2014, we have invited researchers with the knowledge andsubsidy project “Program for Supporting Regional Innovation Strategy” (Project term:
expertise needed to research and develop renewable energy. With FY2016 being the
FY2012-2016), will be maintained continuously. University-business-government
final year fo the project, we will promote initaitives aiming at exanding the actual users
collaboration of other universities and companies in Fukushima prefecture will be（reference development support, etc.). Tune the functions of the architecture of thepromoted. In order to revitalize Fukushima prefecture, the Revitalization Center will
information platform which was researched and developed from FY2012 to FY2015.
take the core role in research, etc. in the field of renewable energy sources, big-data
Further, organize the design documents, user manuals, and library. In addition, organize
analysis, and cloud infrastructure. Research related to revitalization following theand manage the demonstration results of the various reference projects anddisaster by using ICT will be promoted. [reprint]
demonstrator systems promoted by the research institutes such as AIST, Fukushima
University, etc. toward implementation. Use these outputs to promote the developmentof software developers for the region's renewable energy field, the continued output of
R&D talent, and the establishment of an interdisciplinary collaboration platform

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Item

3. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Collaboration
and Cooperation in Provision of Support to Reconstruction

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3. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Collaboration and Cooperation in Provision of
Support to Reconstruction

ll Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Provision of Support to Reconstruction from the Great East
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Item

3. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Collaboration and Cooperation in Provision of
Support to Reconstruction（１） (a) Collaboration with Fukushima Medical University
CAS（１） For reconstruction from the Earthquake, work on various （１） （ａ） Collaboration with Fukushima Medical University
Manage the data collected in the survey on prefectural citizens’ health management
projects in collaboration and cooperation with theManage the data collected in the survey on prefectural citizens’ health management
conducted by Fukushima Medical University in a manner that allows the prefectural
Prefectural Government, local municipalities, Fukushima
conducted by Fukushima Medical University in a manner that allows the prefectural
citizens to feel at ease about their data being collected. This will be done byMedial University, other national/public/private
citizens to feel at ease about their data being collected. This will be done byleveraging the UoA's specialized knowledge about ICT to provide support, including
universities, research institutions and private companies
leveraging the UoA's specialized knowledge about ICT to provide support, including
security measures that anticipate system development and crisis management.
inside and outside Fukushima in a proactive manner.
security measures that anticipates system development and crisis management.
Further, promote initiatives such as periodic opinion exchanges with the Aizu Medical
Further, promote initiatives such as periodic opinion exchanges regarding industryCenter (Hereinafter referred to as “AMC”) regarding industry-academia collaboration.
academia collaboration.
（ｂ） Collaboration with Fukushima Prefectural Police Headquarters[reprint](b) Collaboration with Fukushima Prefectural Police Headquarters
The Fukushima Prefectural Police and the UoA signed a Memorandum ofUnderstanding regarding cyber security on Friday, November 2015. In accordance withThe Fukushima Prefectural Police and the UoA signed a Memorandum ofUnderstanding regarding cyber security on Friday, November 2015. In accordance withthis agreement, we will promote initiatives including technical support, etc. related tothe direction for solving the problem of threats in cyberspace, criminal investigations,this agreement, we will promote initiatives including technical support, etc. related tothe direction for solving the problem of threats in cyberspace, criminal investigations,and damage control. This initiative will be lead by the UoA's UBIC and volunteer
faculty who are experts in the security field.
and damage control. This initiative will be lead by the UoA's UBIC and volunteer
faculty who are experts in the security field.
（ｃ） Collaboration with AIST, Fukushima University, etc.
(c) Collaboration with local municipals, etc.
In the MEXT "Regional Innovation Strategic Support Program", which is in its lastContinuously promote industrial and human development through the existing
fiscal year, we will organize and manage the the results of demonstrations of various
reference projects and demonstration systems that have been promoted with researchcollaboration agreements with Aizu-Wakamatsu city, Kitakata city, and Okuma town
institutions such as AIST and Fukushima University aiming at practical implementation.
board of education. In addition, based on the inclusive collaboration agreement withKoriyama City and the Koriyama Area Technopolis Promotion Organization of
Further, we will promote specfiic initiatives including partnership agreements with
December 2016, industrial advancement mainly with ICT, development of ICTAIST and other institutes.
personnel, and support for revitalization following the East Japan Great Earthquake will
be promoted.
Collaborating with Fukushima prefecture, municipality, the University of Aizu
Revitalization Center, other universities, research institutions, and private companies,
work on diversified revitalization support programs.

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Revitalization Center, other universities, research institutions, and private companies,
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Item

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

A-1 Promote employment of new administrative staff in awell-planned manner with English proficiency andoverseas experience as the elements of selection inorder to secure and develop administrative personnel
with highly-specialized knowledge and abilities.

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1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Improvement of Administrative Operation andEffectiveness

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

Item(1) Measures for achievement of goals for improvement of organizational operation

A-1 (a) Require a certain level of English proficiency for hiring corporate employees.
Further, continue to hire corporate employees in a gradual and planned manner, whileconsidering candidates' international experience, etc.
(b) Employ individuals with highly-specialized knowledge and experience for
implementation of specific projects, etc., in a flexible manner.
(c) Make proactive efforts to improve administrative personnel's specialized skills for
management of the University by utilizing various training programs, in addition to SD
trainings conducted in cooperation with other universities in Fukushima Prefecture.
(d) Make efforts to improve clerks’ linguistic ability by implementing a language skillup training program for clerks, etc.

A-2 Develop administrative personnel who can deal with more A-2 Continue collecting information regarding ideal personnel exchange systems withadvanced task by establishing and utilizing a system fornational/public universities and with prefectural organizations.
personnel exchanges and dispatch training with other
Further, consider dispatching corporate (UoA) employees with strong English skills todomestic universities. Discuss implementation ofoverseas bases for training, etc.
personnel training program at hubs overseas.

delete1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Improvement of Administrative Operation andEffectiveness(1) Measures for achievement of goals for improvement of organizational operation

A-1 (a) Require a certain level of English proficiency for hiring corporate employees.
GAS
Further, continue to hire corporate employees in a planned manner, while considering
candidates' international experience, etc.
(b) Employ individuals with highly-specialized knowledge and experience for
implementation of specific projects, etc., in a flexible manner.
(c) Make proactive efforts to improve administrative personnel's specialized skills for
management of the University by utilizing various training programs, in addition to Staff
Development (SD) trainings conducted in cooperation with other universities inFukushima Prefecture.
(d) We will continue to provide language training programs to administrative staff, andEnglish proficiency tests such as TOEIC will be proactively promoted to measureachievement and increase motivation among staff members.

A-2

Develop a system for inter-organizational personnel exchanges with otheruniversities and prefectural organizations.
For corporate permanent staff, we will provide external training at our partner
universities and the Silicon Valley site and business trips related to the SGU project
to increase opportunities of international deployment.

GAS

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B-1 In order to smoothly carry out the University operation, B-1 Carry out the University operation flexibly and efficiently by prompt decision-making, B-1 Make effort to realize prompt decision makings by managing the meetings efficiently GAS
establish a system which supports the Chairperson of thewhile the Board of Executives, the Management Council, the Education and Research
after the improvement of committees, councils, etc.
MS
Board of Executives in making prompt and accurate
Council, etc. adequately share roles.
decisions, while the Board of Executives, theManagement Council, the Education and ResearchCouncil, the Faculty Assembly and standing committees
adequately share roles.
a. Adequately operate the Education and Research Council, the Faculty Assembly and JCD
a. Adequately operate the Education and Research Council, the Faculty Assembly andstanding committees. [JCD]standing committees.
b. Adequately operate the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities and theb. Adequately operate the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities and theCareer Support Center, as well as standing committees. Further, we will establish a
Career Support Center, as well as standing committees.
new Admission and Public Relations Center (working title) and comprehensively
promote the analysis of entrance examinations and public relations activities. [JCD]
B-2 Adequately operate the Faculty Assembly and the
Graduate School Faculty Assembly, taking into
consideration roles of the respective standing
committees.

SAD
B-2 Adequately operate the Faculty Assembly and the Graduate School Faculty Assembly B-2 Adequately operate the Faculty Assembly and the Graduate School Faculty
Assembly meetings, taking into consideration appropriate sharing of roles with various 【AAS
meetings, taking into consideration appropriate sharing of roles with various standing
standing committees, etc.
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committees, etc.

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

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Item

1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Improvement of
Administrative Operation and Effectiveness

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Item

1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Improvement of Administrative Operation andEffectiveness(1) Measures for achievement of goals for improvement of(1) Measures for achievement of goals for improvement of organizational operation
organizational operation
B-3 For adequate business operation of the University including
B-3 Undergo an accounting audit by an audit corporation, ensure adequate accounting
accounting affairs, review and evaluate business operation items
operation through collaboration with the audit corporation, and promptly makeneeding improvement with the help of knowledgeable persons andimprovements if necessary.
specialists from outside the University, such as an audit
corporation, etc. to ensure a system for implementing measuresnecessary for improvement of the University.

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

Item

1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Improvement of Administrative Operation andEffectiveness(1) Measures for achievement of goals for improvement of organizational operation

B-3

Accounting audits by accounting auditors, clearance audits by auditors, operational MS
audits by auditors, audits by auditors, and opportunities of information exchanges withaccounting auditors and auditors are continuously utilized to hold a system for
immediately grasp points operational improvement are required.

C-1 Employment of faculty members shall be based on the
C-1 (a) Continue the open application policy for employment of faculty members.
C-1 (a) Continue the open application policy for employment of faculty members.
GAS
open application policy, in principle. Also, secure(b) Promote adequate operation of the tenure-track system through implementation of(b) Promote adequate operation of the tenure-track system through implementation of
excellent faculty members through introduction of diverse
qualification examinations for tenure-track faculty members based on the designatedqualification examinations for tenure-track faculty members based on the designatedemployment systems.
criteria, etc.
criteria, etc.
(c) Utilize a strategic fixed-term system for employment of faculty members in(c) Appointment of faculty members will be conducted efficiently and centralized toadvanced research fields, etc.
the fields of regional contribution and support for revitalization by utilizing fixed-term(d) Making use of the UoA's Special Researcher System, foster excellent talents who
system which is for employment with term of office.
will become future UoA faculty.
(d) Making use of the UoA's Special Researcher System, foster excellent talents whowill become future UoA faculty.
C-2 While implementing appropriate personnel evaluation
C-2 Establish and operate an internal promotion system, tenure-track system, etc. based
systems to increase faculty’s incentives and improve theon appropriate evaluation criteria. In addition, internally establish an organization toquality of education and research, such as the internal
discuss a system for comprehensively evaluating the research and education
promotion system and the tenure-track system, developachievements, contributions to the university, etc. of faculty members.
a comprehensive personnel evaluation system in order toproperly evaluate educational and research achievements.

C-2

a. Examine the methods for provision of incentives which can help raise faculty
members' motivation.
b. As preparation for establishment of a comprehensive personnel evaluation system
for appropriate evaluation of educational and research achievements, discuss further
how to compile and handle an "Annual Business Achievement Report."

C-3 Discuss improvement of business procedures and
C-3 Inform faculty members of manuals such as the Financial Expenditure Compliancesystems, for example, realization of more efficient
Items Regarding Faculty Purchasing and revise the procedures for tasks towards
execution of research budgets, etc., in order to create an
preventing the fraudulent payment of honoraria.
environment in which faculty members can concentrate
on research and gain good achievements.
Publicize the manuals such as "JCD order placement manual for faculty members,"
and review them as necessary.

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C-3

An achievement evaluation system for faculty members will be established and
GAS
tested. At the same time, the Deliberation Meeting of Achievement System forFaculty Members will continue to engage in further deliberation aimed at brushing up
the system. In the future, based on the evaluation given through the system, theinternal promotion system and tenure track system shall be operated. The Deliberation
Meeting of Achievement System for Faculty Members will conduct further deliberationin depth.
a. Examine the methods for provision of incentives which can help raise faculty
members' motivation. [JCD]b. As preparation for establishment of a comprehensive personnel evaluation system
for appropriate evaluation of educational and research achievements, internal
administration, and contribution to local communities, discuss further how to compile
and handle an "Annual Business Activity Achievement Report." [JCD]JCDInform faculty members of manuals such as the Financial Expenditure Compliance
Items Regarding Faculty Purchasing and hold workshops, etc. for fraud prevention.

CAS

We will work to disseminate information about accounting compliance mattersconcerning faculty ordering . At the same time, we will make revisions needed. [JCD]JCD

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Item

1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Improvement of
Administrative Operation and Effectiveness

Item(2) Measures for achievement of goals regarding improvement ofeffectiveness and practicality of administrative work

A

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

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

Item(2) Measures for achievement of goals regarding improvement of effectiveness and practicality ofadministrative workA(ａ-1) Strengthen collaboration among the divisions and sections of the Administrative
Office, and promote centralized business operations by an efficient executing system,
as well as increasing efficiency and rationalization of administrative work.
(ａ-2) Continue existing outsourcing practices for administrative/management work of
the Administrative Office with contract staff, and discuss the possibility of outsourcingof other work.

(2) Measures for achievement of goals regarding improvement of effectiveness and practicality ofadministrative work

A

Continue outsourcing of certain management/administrative work, and examine thepossibility of outsourcing of other works as well.
B

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

B

Make efforts to manage committee meetings and other meetings in a smooth andrational manner, so that efficient operation of the University with limited humanresources can be realized. Further, aim at transition to paperless meetings in an effort
to reduce office work.

Establish an Academic Affairs Administration Systemwith better security which enhances convenience ofstudents, faculty and administrative personnel, andcontributes to effective administrative operation.

C

Regarding the Academic Administration System: 1. Make adjustments to handle thefour-quarter system and the FY2016 curriculum 2. Operate the system reliably,
including handling bugs. 3. Link it with other systems, such as the badge system, etc.
4. Quickly and flexibly handle issues such as adding new features, etc.

Through promotion of paperless environment and information sharing by utilizing
networks, streamline and expedite the administrative operation.

38(a-1) To promote the ongoing globalization of the University, strengthen collaboration GAS
among the divisions and sections of the Administrative Office aiming to establish an
efficient executing system as a whole university, as well as increasing efficiency andrationalization of administrative work.
(a-2) Continue existing outsourcing practices for administrative/management work of
the Administrative Office with contract staff.

Continue outsourcing of certain management/administrative work, and examine thepossibility of outsourcing of other works as well. [JCD]B

Promote efficiency and streamlining of administrative work, through further promotionof paperless meetings, as well as reorganization and merging of various meetings andstanding committees.
C

1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Improvement of Administrative Operation andEffectiveness

C

JCD

Make efforts to manage committee meetings and other meetings in a smooth andGASrational manner, so that operation of the University with limited human resources canbe realized.
Furthermore, problems on the paperless meeting which has been implemented at the
D&D currently will be classified for improving it and we will deliberate installment of
the same style into other meetings and committees.
Promote efficiency and streamlining of administrative work, through further
promotion of paperless meetings, as well as reorganization and merging of various
meetings and standing committees. [JCD]

JCD

Regarding the Academic Administration System: 1. Operate the system reliably,
including handling bugs. 2. Quickly and flexibly handle issues such as adding newfeatures, etc. At the same time, renovation of the Academic Administration System
and Course Planning System will be addressed due to the need to handle the new
curriculum which is scheduled to be implemented in AY 2018.

ISTC

We will continue discussing the introduction of the next academic administration
system, which will contribute to improved convenience and administrative efficiency.
[JCD]

JCD

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

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

Item 2. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Improvement of Financial Affairs(1) Specific measures regarding growth of self-generated income,including external research funds and other revenue

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

Item 2. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Improvement of Financial Affairs(1) Specific measures regarding growth of self-generated income, including external research funds
and other revenue(1) Specific measures regarding growth of self-generated income, including external research funds
and other revenue

Ａ

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

Ａ

The training seminars, which have utilized external funding while also charging
participation fees, such as cyber security/data scientist specialist development
seminars, will aim at independent operation solely with earned income fromparticipation fees.

Ａ

The training seminars, which have utilized external funding while also charging
participation fees, such as cyber security seminars, will aim at independent operation
solely with earned income from participation fees.

ARC

Ｂ

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

Ｂ

Donations has been allocated towards the university's operational and maintenancecosts as long as the donator did not specify its use. Discussions will be carried out
towards making it possible to institutionalize this series of event, from theadvertisement of the solicitation method, the manner of appreciation to donators, tothe disclosure of the use.

Ｂ

Compile drafts of solicitation method to widely collect donations, or of setting up afund, etc.

GAS

Operate Establish the University of Aizu Junior College Division Student Support
Fund created in FY2014 in a smooth manner. [JCD]

JCD

Establish the University of Aizu Junior College Division Student Support Fund andoperate it in a smooth manner.
Ｃ

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

Ｃ

Aim to increase annual income by 25% comparing with annual average income during
the period of the 1st Mid-term Goals by increasing the use of University facilities. This
will be achieved by utilizing the UoA homepage, etc. to disseminate information on thefacility use system

Ｃ

Introducing the quarter system from FY2016 has changed the facility use
environment. We will continue to promote awareness of the facility rental system andfurther increase of revenue.

MS

Ｄ

Promote recycling of outdated computers and otherequipment.

Ｄ

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

Ｄ

Unnecessary computer devices, etc. will be collected, classified, and managed topromote the use of possible devices, etc. The rest of devices shall be sold to earn
profits.

BAS

Ｅ

Aim at acquisition of external funds for research
projects and implementation of joint/commissioned
research projects.
Numerical target for applications for open applicationbased research funds:
More than 50 applications in total (The University)

Ｅ

Work toward acquisition of external funds for joint/commissioned research projects.
Further, continue to promote faculty acquisition of external funding by setting
successful application to external funding as a requirement for internal competitive
funding.
Numerical target for applications for open application-based research funds: More than
50 applications in total

Ｅ

Work toward acquisition of external funds for joint/commissioned research projects.
Further, continue to promote faculty acquisition of external funding by setting
successful application to external funding as a requirement for internal competitive
funding.
Numerical target for applications for open application-based research funds: Morethan 50 applications in total.

CAS

More than 20 applications in total (The Junior College)(ｅ-1) For acquisition of external funds, provide support for application for research
projects, including proactive information provision. Individual faculty members will findresearch issues based on characteristics of the region and work on planning ofresearch programs and proactively apply for external funds.
(ｅ-2) Work toward the implementation of joint/commissioned research bystrengthening collaboration with industries, governments, and private sectors under
the initiative of the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities.

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JCD(e-1) For acquisition of external funds, provide support for application for research
projects, including proactive information provision. Individual faculty members will findresearch issues based on characteristics of the region and work on planning ofresearch programs and proactively apply for external funds. [JCD](e-2) Work toward the implementation of joint/commissioned research bystrengthening collaboration with industries, governments, and private sectors under
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Financial Affairs

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

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

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

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

Ａ

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

Ａ

In regards to the unit-price contract system introduced as a means of centralizationof purchasing procedures, focus contracts on the items that have high cost reduction
effectiveness, having considered the number of items consumed, etc.

Ａ

We will consider conducting various types of financial analysis based on financial
GAS
statements generated after becoming a public university corporation At the same time, 【BASin order to cut costs, etc. use of analysis results will be considered.
】

Ｂ

Reduce relevant costs by way of water-saving, reductionof waste, recycling, power conservation and otherenergy-saving efforts.

Ｂ

In addition to periodic on-campus announcements of specific measures taken basedon the UoA environmental policies, make efforts to reduce costs through promotion of
power conservation and resource saving by actively participating in initiatives taken by
the national and Fukushima prefectural governments. Make improvements after
examination and analysis of the situation regarding the measures taken. (MS)Ｂ

In addition to periodic on-campus announcements of specific measures taken based MSon the UoA environmental policies, continuously make efforts to reduce costs through FS
promotion of power conservation and resource saving, while fully considering the
education and working environment, by actively participating in initiatives taken by thenational and Fukushima prefectural governments. Make improvements after
examination and analysis of the situation regarding the measures taken. Also promote
the utilization of facilities and machine replacement that will lead to reduction of costs
and energy consumption, whenever necessary.

While fully considering the working environment of staff members, etc., continue
electricity-saving efforts. While also checking and analyzing the facility usage, promote
the utilization of facilities and machine replacement that will lead to reduction of costs
and energy consumption, whenever necessary. (FS)Continue to work actively on electricity/water saving.
In order to raise awareness on electricity saving, work on "visualization" of numericaltargets and usage. (JCD)

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Continue to work actively on electricity/water saving. In order to raise awareness on JCD
electricity saving, work on "visualization" of numerical targets and usage. [JCD]
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3. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Internal
Investigations and Evaluations, and Provision of Information

Item(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding improvement ofevaluations

Ａ The University of Aizu(ⅰ) Within the framework of internal evaluations of the Corporation,

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III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Improvement of Administrative Operation andEffectiveness3. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Internal Investigations and Evaluations, andProvision of Information

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

Item(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding improvement of evaluationsＡ

The University of Aizu(ⅰ)

Ascertain major educational activities in the process of compiling an "Annual
Business Achievement Report," and conduct internal investigations and evaluations.

PPR(ⅱ) Grasp situations of research activities, including
research progress and achievements on a regular basis.

(ⅱ) Ascertain the status of research activities, including research progress andachievements, on a regular basis. (CAS)
Ascertain details of research activities, etc. in the process of compiling an "Annual
Business Achievement Report." (PPR)(ⅱ)

Ascertain the status of research activities, including research progress andachievements, on a regular basis. Ascertain details of research activities, etc. in theprocess of compiling an "Annual Business Achievement Report."

CAS
PPR

(ⅲ) Gain understanding of activities which can be used formaking regional contributions, within the framework ofinternal evaluations of the Corporation.

(ⅲ) Gain understanding of activities which can be used for making regional contributions,when the internal evaluations of the Corporation are conducted.

(ⅲ)

Gain understanding of activities for making regional contributions and revitalization
PPR
support, when the internal self-checks/evaluations of the Corporation are conducted.

(ⅳ) Undergo periodic third-party evaluations by institutions
for university accreditation/evaluation.

(ⅳ) In preparation for the FY2017 evaluation, create self-evaluation and evaluation
reports.

(ⅳ)

Undergo third-party evaluations by institutions for university
accreditation/evaluation.

Ｂ

Ｂ

The Junior College

Ｂ

The Junior College(ⅰ) Inspect situations regarding evaluation of educational
activities such as “student class evaluations” on aregular basis by the Evaluation Committee, aiming to
improve and more effectively administer the inspection
system.
(ⅱ) Faculty, based on results of surveys regarding theircourses, shall evaluate and review their class activities
for improvement.

The University of Aizu

(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding improvement of evaluations(ⅰ) Ascertain major educational activities in the process of compiling an "Annual
Business Achievement Report," and conduct internal investigations and evaluations.

conduct internal investigations and evaluations regarding
educational activities, using evaluation criteria employed by thirdparty evaluation organizations, etc., as reference. The Evaluation
Office shall evaluate the University on a regular basis.

Ａ

3. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Internal Investigations and Evaluations, andProvision of Information

The Junior College

PPR(ⅰ) Make improvements in the way that the questionnaire for intensive courses is(ⅰ) In order to increase student awareness and interest in class evaluations, we will
JCD
strive to inform students of the significance of the class evaluations, as well as the
conducted. Faculty members shall request students to fill in the class evaluationquestionnaire, in order to increase the response rate and the ratio of entries for freemethod by which their results will be made public.
comments.
Request faculty members to utilize the results for improvement of future class
Request faculty members to utilize the results for improvement of future classactivities.
activities.
(ⅱ) (ｂ-1)
Based on the results of class evaluations, individual faculty members will work (ⅱ) (b-1) We will confirm the achievement targets in light of educational objectives based JCD
on the improvement of class activities by reviewing attainment targets for students'on the results of each faculty member's class evaluations. Having done this, we willlearning in light of class styles, teaching methods, assessment criteria, and educational
revise the class formats, teaching methods, and evaluation standards in an effort togoals.
improve classes.
(ｂ-2) For each faculty member to raise his/her awareness by responding to the(b-2) In order to improve faculty awareness, we will inform them of the UoA's annual
survey questionnaire, provide them with materials, such as the University's annual
schedule and educational objectives.
plans and the previous year's survey results.

(ⅲ) Establish evaluation criteria and other related matters(ⅲ) (c-1) Compile an "Annual Business Achievement Report," for vitalization of education (ⅲ) (c-1) Compile an "Annual Business Achievement Report," for vitalization of education JCD
for vitalization and advancement of education/researchand research under the initiative of the Evaluation Committee.
and research under the initiative of the Evaluation Committee.
and for promotion of local contribution under the initiative(c-2) Work on preparation of evaluation criteria from the perspectives of both(c-2) Compile an "Annual Business Achievement Report," for vitalization of educationof the Evaluation Committee, and evaluate the overall
internal/external evaluations. Further look into utilization of previous business reports
and research under the initiative of the Evaluation Committee.
educational activities.
in the preparation process.

(iv) Conduct self-inspection/evaluation on activities

regarding education, research, local contribution, andCollege management on a regular basis, and use external
evaluation results by Fukushima Prefecture Evaluation
Committee for Public University Corporations, etc. in an
effective manner for appropriate management of theCollege.

(iv) (d-1) Report the result of JCD internal investigations in AY 2015. Prepare for the
institutional evaluation for junior college accreditation by the Japan University
Accreditation Association (scheduled for 2017).

(d-2) Improve the JCD's operations, by reviewing the annual plans, etc. based on the
results of external evaluations conducted by the Fukushima Prefecture Evaluation
Committee for Public University Corporations.

41(iv) (d-1) Undergo the institutional evaluation for junior college accreditation by the Japan JCD
University Accreditation Association.
(d-2) Improve the JCD's operations, by reviewing the annual plans, etc. based on the
results of external evaluations conducted by the Fukushima Prefecture Evaluation
Committee for Public University Corporations. Stimulate and improve the quality of
research and education, promote contribution to local communities, etc.

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3. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Internal
Investigations and Evaluations, and Provision of Information

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Item(2) Specific measures for promotion of disclosure andtransmission of information

3. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Internal Investigations and Evaluations, andProvision of Information

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

Item(2) Specific measures for promotion of disclosure and transmission of information

3. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Internal Investigations and Evaluations, andProvision of Information(2) Specific measures for promotion of disclosure and transmission of informationＡ

Adequately disclose information, such as corporation
information, etc., via the University website.

Ａ

Undertake training programs for administrative staff in charge of information provisionat respective sections, for the purpose of disclosing necessary corporate information
to the public in a timely and appropriate manner. In addition, work to publish
information on the University as a whole by distributing manuals on creating research
and faculty pages to faculty members, etc.
Further, in order to effectively convey information on the website, conduct periodic
measurements and analysis of effectiveness and revise it as necessary. Further, utilize
the official Twitter and Facebook accounts to effectively convey information.

Ａ

Undertake training programs for administrative staff in charge of information
PPR
provision at respective sections, for the purpose of disclosing necessary corporate
information to the public in a timely and appropriate manner.
In order to effectively convey information on the website, conduct periodic
measurements and analysis of effectiveness and revise it as necessary. Further, utilize
the official Twitter and Facebook accounts to effectively convey information.

Ｂ

Undergo appropriate external audits by certified public
accountants, etc. regarding financial situations andadministration/operation of the University, and disclose
the results of external audits to the public.

Ｂ

Undergo regular internal audits and enhance the internal check system.
Receive appropriate audits by accounting auditors and corporate auditors on a regularbasis, and disclose the results of audits to the public via the University website.

Ｂ

Undergo regular internal audits and run the internal check system effectively.
Receive appropriate audits by accounting auditors and corporate auditors on aregular basis, and disclose the results of audits to the public via the University
website.

Ｃ

While publishing “Annual Reviews” on a periodical basis,
discuss construction of an institutional repository inorder to publicize the University’s educational andresearch activities and intellectual resources.

Ｃ

Publish the "Annual Review of the Undergraduate School of Computer Science andEngineering" and the "Annual Review of the Center for Language Research" digitallyon a regular basis. （Planning and PR Section)
Continue to publicize the UoA Academic Repository within campus, compile
dissertation data, etc. and continue operating the repository system to promote its
fixation as a place to convey the UoA's research results. Further, carry out sufficient
discussion of how to effectively operate the UoA Academic Repository. (ISTC)Ｃ

Publish the "Annual Review of the Undergraduate School of Computer Science and PPREngineering" and the "Annual Review of the Center for Language Research" digitally. ISTC
Continue to publicize the UoA Academic Repository within campus, compile
dissertation data, etc. and continue operating the repository system to promote its
fixation as a place to convey the UoA's research results, while carrying out sufficient
discussion of how to effectively operate the system.

Ｄ

Conduct surveys such as “student class evaluations,”“evaluation of the College by students,” and “evaluation of theCollege by alumni” under the leadership of the Evaluation
Committee and disclose relevant evaluation results. (The JuniorCollege)Ｄ(d-1) Conduct surveys such as "student class evaluations" and "evaluation of theCollege by students" to disclose a summary of the evaluation results. Also, open all
the data of evaluation results to students and faculty members excluding freecomments.

Ｄ(d-1) Conduct surveys such as "student class evaluations" and "evaluation of the
JCD
College by students" to disclose a summary of the evaluation results. Also, open all
the data of evaluation results to students and faculty members excluding freecomments. [JCD](d-2) We will disseminate information on initiatives related to research and education,etc., as well as their results through the homepage and Research Seeds Collection.
[JCD]

Ｅ

Through the College’s website, transmit information
regarding education, self-inspection/evaluation, andeducational/research activities and achievements in aproactive manner.

Ｅ(e-1) By improving the JCD's website, utilizing the University Portraits, holding theOpen Campus events, and publishing research achievements, proactively release
information on the JCD, including its educational/research activities, while enhancing
its communication capability.
(e-2) On the JCD's website, disclose the results of the evaluation conducted by the
Fukushima Prefecture Evaluation Committee for Public University Corporations, andinternal evaluations conducted by the Junior College.
(e-3) Proactively release information on the JCD through "Research Proceedings,""Collection of Research Seeds," "Notice of Off-campus Lectures," etc.

Ｅ(e-1) By improving the JCD's website, utilizing the University Portraits, holding the
JCDOpen Campus events, and publishing research achievements, proactively release
information on the JCD, including its educational/research activities, while enhancing
its communication capability while also linking it with the next computer system. [JCD](e-2) On the JCD's website, disclose the results of the evaluation conducted by the
Fukushima Prefecture Evaluation Committee for Public University Corporations, andinternal evaluations conducted by the Junior College. [JCD](e-3) Proactively release information on the JCD through "Research Proceedings,""Collection of Research Seeds," "Notice of Off-campus Lectures," etc. Further, we
will work to increase the visibility of the UoA's name by leveraging the "PR Project of
JCD" in support of individuals who are presenting research, have received awards atvarious competitions, etc., and proactively publishing information on results as these.
[JCD]

Ｆ

Publish “Research Proceedings” on a regular basis anddisclose the College’s educational/research activities
and intellectual resources to the public. (The JuniorCollege)F

Post the College's "Research Proceedings," "Collection of Research Seeds," "List of
Off-campus Lectures and Lecturers" and the "Business Report of the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities" on the College's website for opening of theCollege's educational/research activities and intellectual resources to the public.

F

Post the College's "Research Proceedings," "Collection of Research Seeds," "Listof Off-campus Lectures and Lecturers" and the "Business Report of the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities" on the College's website for opening of theCollege's educational/research activities and intellectual resources to the public.
[JCD]

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MS

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4. Specific Measures for Achievement of Important Goals
regarding Other Business Operation

Item 4. Specific Measures for Achievement of Important Goals regarding Other Business Operation(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding complianceA

Enhance compliance in accordance with the University’s“Code of Conduct,” “Fundamental Policies Pertaining toAdministration and Management of Public ResearchFunds,” and “General Plan on Management of Conflictsof Interest.”

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

Item 4. Specific Measures for Achievement of Important Goals regarding Other Business Operation(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding complianceA(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding compliance(A-1) Announce the content of the University's "Code of Conduct" on a regular basis.
(MS)(A-2) Maintain scientific fairness and ethical validity of research through its ethicalreview based on the "University of Aizu Regulation Concerning Research Ethics" andthe "Policy on Experimentation and Investigative Research, etc. on Human Subjects
Conducted at the University of Aizu" both established in October 2013.
Additionally, in order to comply with the updates to MEXT's "Guidelines for
Measures Against Inappropriate Conduct Concerning Research Activities, etc." and"Guidelines for the Management and Auditing of Public Research Funds at ResearchInstitutions," we will carry out research ethics and compliance training based on theregulations established in March, 2015. In FY2016,the research ethics education
online for e-learning will be created. At the same time, authorities will be invited from
MEXT in order to hold effective seminars for faculty and staff members.
Further, efforts will be made towards increasing awareness of preventing
inappropriate behavior based on the "Management Policies Regarding Conflicts ofInterest of the Public University Corporation, the University of Aizu" and "General
Plan on Management of Conflicts of Interest."
Additionally, create an internal system for security export control and make efforts
to, for example, improve the awareness of faculty and staff in order to increase
understanding of the compliance with the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Control
Law.

(a-1) Enhance compliance by announcing the University of Aizu "Code of Conduct"
on a regular basis.
(a-2) In accordance with the "Regulations on the Prevention of Impropriety
Concerning Research Activities," the "Regulations Concerning the Handling of Public
Research Funds," and the "General Plan on Management of Conflicts of Interest,"
take specific measures for prevention of inappropriate use of public research funds.

43A(A-1) All faculty members and administrative staff will receive email regarding code of GAD【MS】
conducts at the start of fiscal year. For new employees hired in the middle of fiscal
year, the same will be provided time to time. Furthermore, upon the all faculty-member CAS
assembly, notification regarding the code of conduct will be given.
(A-2) Maintain scientific fairness and ethical validity of research through its ethicalreview based on the "University of Aizu Regulation Concerning Research Ethics" andthe "Policy on Experimentation and Investigative Research, etc. on Human Subjects
Conducted at the University of Aizu".
(A-3) According to the impropriety prevention plan based on the "The Regulations on
the Prevention of Impropriety Concerning Research Activities, the Public University
Corporation, the University of Aizu" and "The Regulations Concerning the Handling of
Public Research Funds at the Public University Corporation, the University of Aizu",
research ethics education online for e-learning will be created. Certified public
accountants and other individuals who are experienced in actual operations will bevisiting lecturer for practical training.
(A-4) Efforts will be made towards increasing awareness of preventing inappropriate
behavior based on the "Management Policies Regarding Conflicts of Interest of the
Public University Corporation, the University of Aizu" and "General Plan on
Management of Conflicts of Interest."
Additionally, create an internal system for security export control such as
establishing a regulation in AY 2017 and make efforts to increase understanding of thecompliance with the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Control Law.

(a-1) Enhance compliance by announcing the University of Aizu "Code of Conduct" to JCD
all administrative staff. [JCD](a-2) In accordance with the "Regulations on the Prevention of Impropriety
Concerning Research Activities," the "Regulations Concerning the Handling of Public
Research Funds," and the "General Plan on Management of Conflicts of Interest,"
take specific measures for prevention of inappropriate use of public research funds.
[JCD]

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Item

4. Specific Measures for Achievement of Important Goals
regarding Other Business Operation

Item 4. Specific Measures for Achievement of Important Goals regarding Other Business Operation(2) Measures for achievement of goals regarding maintenance andutilization, etc. of facilities and equipment

A

Promote improvement of the educational environment
and equipment, etc.

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A

Replace educational facilities and equipment and Somei House furniture and fixturesin compliance with the curriculum systematically.

(2) Measures for achievement of goals regarding maintenance and utilization, etc. of facilities andequipment

A

Replace educational facilities and equipment and Somei House furniture and fixtures SAD
in compliance with the curriculum systematically.
【AAS,
Inspect the status of facilities and equipment of the educational research
JCD
environment,, and promote necessary improvements in a well-planned manner. [JCD]B

Promote repairs and maintenance in a systematic and effective manner inFSaccordance with the long-term maintenance plan (the annual plan and details of
implementation).
Maintenance work of waterproof ceiling in the south building of research quadrangles,
and Renewal work of power device in the research quadrangles (Scheduled)

Inspect the status of facilities and equipment of the educational research
environment,, and promote necessary improvements in a well-planned manner.
B

Repair, maintain and manage the University facilities andequipment based on the long-term maintenance plans inan effective manner.

B

Promote repairs and maintenance in a systematic and effective manner in accordancewith the long-term maintenance plan (the annual plan and details of implementation)

Taking the deterioration and the results of inspection of facilities into account, review
the long-term maintenance plans as necessary to control maintenance in a systematicand effective manner.
C

D

Regarding the College’s decrepit dormitory andundersized library, discuss future plans for these facilities
from the perspective of safety and usability of residents
and users.
Review the environmental criteria that the University has
established, and further promote water and power
conservation, and other energy-saving efforts to reduce
emissions of CO2. Accurately analyze and evaluate theimplementation results, and announce the results within
the University.

Taking the deterioration and the results of inspection of facilities into account,review the long-term maintenance plans as necessary to control maintenance in asystematic and effective manner. [JCD]

JCD

JCD

C

Achieved mid-term planC

Achieved mid-term plan [JCD]D

In addition to periodic internal announcements of measures taken based on the UoA
environmental policies, make efforts to reduce CO2 emissions by actively participating
in measures taken by the national government, Fukushima prefectural government,
etc. Further, investigate and analyze the status of the initiatives and promote theirimprovement. (MS)D

In addition to periodic internal announcements of measures taken based on the UoA MS
environmental policies, make efforts to reduce CO2 emissions, while fully considering FS
the education and working environment, by actively participating in measures taken by
the national government, Fukushima prefectural government, etc. Further, investigate
and analyze the status of the initiatives and promote their improvement. Also promoteequipment replacement to reduce CO2 emission as necessary.

Investigate and analyze the operating conditions, continuing to make energy
consumption efforts. At the same time, promote equipment replacement to reduce
CO2 emission as necessary. (FS)Promote water and power conservation continuously, by raising awareness on power JCD
conservation through "visualization" of numerical targets and actual usage. Also,
verify and announce the implementation results on campus for the purpose ofreflecting the results to activities in the following fiscal year. [JCD]

Promote water and power conservation continuously, by raising awareness on power
conservation through "visualization" of numerical targets and actual usage. Also,
verify and announce the implementation results on campus for the purpose ofreflecting the results to activities in the following fiscal year.
E

Discuss introduction of renewable energy resources,
such as photovoltaic power systems, etc.

E

In the event of building new facilities on campus in the future, consider the
introduction of renewable energy (solar panels, etc.) and other initiatives.

E

In the event of building new facilities on campus in the future, consider the
introduction of renewable energy (solar panels, etc.) and other initiatives.

F

Preserve green areas on campus with consideration for
the natural environment in the local communities, andmake continuous efforts in keeping the University
campus attractive and beautiful.

F

Based on the field survey results on the trees and plants on campus (growth, density,etc.), create and implement a specific plan for spraying chemicals and trimming extra
branches, etc. Promote recycling by, for example, using trimmed branches for paving
the walking trails on campus, and maintain green spaces comfortable.

F

Based on the daily field survey results conducted by an outsourcing company on the FS
trees and plants on campus (growth, density, etc.), create and implement a specificplan for spraying chemicals and trimming extra branches, etc. Promote recycling by,
for example, using trimmed branches for paving the walking trails on campus, andmaintain green spaces comfortable.

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FS

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4. Specific Measures for Achievement of Important Goals
regarding Other Business Operation

Item 4. Specific Measures for Achievement of Important Goals regarding Other Business Operation(2) Measures for achievement of goals regarding maintenance andutilization, etc. of facilities and equipment

G

Maintain and improve the University campus from thestandpoint of universal design.

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Item 4. Specific Measures for Achievement of Important Goals regarding Other Business Operation(2) Measures for achievement of goals regarding maintenance and utilization, etc. of facilities andequipment

GWith an emphasis on user safety and friendliness, retain the current universal
design-based functions of buildings and equipment, and promote universal designconscious repairs and renovations.

(2) Measures for achievement of goals regarding maintenance and utilization, etc. of facilities andequipment

G

Focusing on user-friendliness and safety of users, carry out renovations andrefurbishment taking into account universal design of buildings and facilities.
H

In order to ensure safe and secure campus life forstudents, as well as to respond to occurrence ofdisasters, manage and maintain the University buildings
and facilities in good conditions at all times.

H

Taking into consideration the results of regular inspections and daily safety patrols,
conduct repair and maintenance of the facilities so that their fundamental functions
and performance can be preserved even during disasters, etc.
Based on the long-term maintenance plans, control maintenance in a well-plannedand effective manner.

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H

With an emphasis on user safety and friendliness, retain the current universal
design-based functions of buildings and equipment, and promote universal designconscious repairs and renovations.
On-campus sidewalk maintenance work (Scheduled)FS

Carry out renovations and refurbishment taking into account universal design ofbuildings and facilities. [JCD]

JCD

Taking into consideration the results of regular inspections and daily safety patrols,
conduct repair and maintenance of the facilities so that their fundamental functions
and performance can be preserved even during disasters, etc.

FS

In order to assure a safety and secure campus life for our students, control
maintenance in a well-planned and effective manner based on the long-term
maintenance plans. [JCD]JCD

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regarding Other Business Operation(3) Measures for achievement of goals regarding healthcare andsafety management

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

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A-1 Improve a safety and health management system forGAS
A-1 （a） Based on the content of relevant laws, including the Industrial Safety and Health A-1 (a) Based on the content of relevant laws, including the Industrial Safety and Healthmaintenance and promotion of mental and physical health
Law, continue to properly assign qualified health management staff and health
Law, continue to properly assign qualified health management staff and healthof students, faculty and administrative staff.
promoters.
promoters.
（b） Under the guidance of an occupational physician, utilize the Health Committee,(b) The Health Committee and industrial physician will work on boosting up awarenessetc. to clarify the issues and promote health education for faculty and staff members.,of sanitation by sending out information on flu prevention and new infectious diseases
etc.
to faculty member, administrative staff, etc.
（c） As part of mental health promotion measures, conduct stress checks for faculty(c) The stress-check system, which has been launched on from FY2016, will be
and staff members.
implemented continuously so that mental health illness among faculty members,
administrative staff, etc. can be prevented.
(a) Based on the content of relevant laws, the Health Committee shall promotecomprehensive safety and health measures through proper assignment of qualified
health management staff and thorough safety education for faculty and administrative
personnel.
(b) Carry out radiation monitoring on a regular basis.

A-2 Conduct periodical health checkups for all students,
faculty and administrative personnel.

A-2 Make efforts to have 100% of students, faculty and administrative personnel undergo
periodic medical checkups by raising their health awareness.

(a) Based on the relevant laws, the Health Committee shall promote comprehensive
JCD
safety and health measures through proper assignment of qualified health management
staff and thorough safety education for faculty and administrative personnel. [JCD](b) Implement indoor CO2 level inspections, inspections of lighting equipment, etc. Put
effort on environmental management. [JCD]A-2

Make efforts to have all students, faculty and administrative personnel undergo
periodic medical checkups.

A-3 Help students, faculty and administrative staff manage
their mental and physical health through provision of
instructions from and/or interviews with a counselor in atimely manner. Also, discuss improvement of acounseling system (such as employment of a full-timenurse and counselor).

GAS

JCD

A-3 (a) Create a student-friendly environment in the Counseling Office and Nurse's Office A-3 (a) Create a student-friendly environment in the Counseling Office and Nurse's Office SAD
so that they can visit these offices without hesitation.
so that they can visit these offices without hesitation.
(b) Operate the Nurse's Office, giving priority to the days when physical activity(b) Operate the Nurse's Office, giving priority to the days when physical activity
courses and University events are planned.
courses and University events are planned.
(c) Deliberate on an effective counseling system.
(c) Deliberate on an effective counseling system.
(d) Leverage the health management function of the Academic Administration System.
(d) Leverage the health management function of the Academic Administration System.
JCD(a) Make students, faculty and administrative personnel well informed of services of
the Student Counseling Room and the Nurse's Office, in order to make these services
more accessible. [JCD](b) Assign a Student Counselor and a full-time counselor for various counselingservices, and improve a support system for student career development and campus
life. [JCD](a) For prevention of thefts, damage to property, accidents, etc. on campus, conduct
inspection of various facilities and security patrols on campus.
(b) In the event of incidents and accidents, identify causes, etc. and take necessary
countermeasures.

A-4 Maintain and enhance crime prevention and security
systems inside and outside the buildings.

We will make efforts to have 100% of all faculty, staff, and students to take themedical consultation by promoting awareness through email and poster. Personalpromotion to take medical consultation will be given to individuals who have notreceived medical consultation.
Make efforts to have all students, faculty and administrative personnel undergo
periodic medical checkups. [JCD]A-4 In the event of theft/damage/accidents on campus, promptly take appropriate
measures.
In addition, for prevention of these incidents, enhance the crime prevention andsecurity systems through review and improvement of manuals for inspection offacilities and security patrol on campus, whenever necessary.

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A-4

MS
For prevention of theft/damage/accidents on campus, tighten collaboration with
contractor company, and enhance the crime prevention and security systems throughreview and improvement of manuals for inspection of facilities and security patrol on
campus, whenever necessary.

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Item

4. Specific Measures for Achievement of Important Goals
regarding Other Business Operation

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Item 4. Specific Measures for Achievement of Important Goals regarding Other Business Operation(3) Measures for achievement of goals regarding healthcare andsafety management

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

Item 4. Specific Measures for Achievement of Important Goals regarding Other Business Operation(3) Measures for achievement of goals regarding healthcare and safety management(3) Measures for achievement of goals regarding healthcare and safety management(a) For prevention of thefts, damage to property, accidents, etc. on campus, conduct
inspection of various facilities and security patrols on campus.
(b) In the event of incidents and accidents, identify causes, etc. and take necessary
countermeasures.

(a) For prevention of thefts, damage to property, accidents, etc. on campus, conduct
inspection of various facilities and security patrols on campus. [JCD](b) In the event of incidents and accidents, identify causes, etc. and take necessary
countermeasures. [JCD]

JCD

Some reviews from previous drills will be added. Conduct efficient fire and disaster
drills to improve the emergency system in the event of disasters, and to increaseindividuals' awareness of disaster prevention. In addition, organize workshops on AED
operation for lifesaving.

MS(a) Conduct efficient fire drills in order to develop a system to handle things at thetime of disaster and to increase awareness of disaster prevention on campus. [JCD]

JCD

Monitor the usability of "evacuation sites (athletic field and gymnasium)" and"heliport (athletic field)." Conduct adequate repairs/maintenance on them whenevernecessary. Further, open the park and walking trails, creating an environment that isconvenient for local residents, etc. to use as an evacuation area during disasters. In
UoA, the prefecture has installed the warehouse with emergency supplies available in
the event of a disaster. We will offer our support to them so that the prefecture canperform appropriate management on it continuously.

FS(b-1) Properly maintain and manage the athletic field and green zone on campus
designated as "emergency evacuation sites" by Aizu-Wakamatsu City. [JCD](b-2) Continue opening the College facilities to the public. [JCD]JCD

A-5 For the purpose of raising awareness of students, faculty A-5 Conduct efficient fire and disaster drills to improve the emergency system in theevent of disasters, and to increase individuals' awareness of disaster prevention. In
and administrative personnel, etc. in regard to safety andaddition, organize workshops on AED operation for lifesaving.
disaster prevention, conduct training programs regarding
action plans in the event of disasters, and disaster drills
based on University’s disaster prevention measure
manuals.

A-5(a) Conduct efficient fire drills in order to develop a system to handle things at thetime of disaster and to increase awareness of disaster prevention on campus.

B

To respond to requests for use of the University
facilities (Athletic Field and Gymnasium, in particular) as
emergency evacuation areas for local citizens, and forprovision of relief activities in the event of large-scaledisasters, such as earthquakes, manage and maintain thefacilities in good conditions at all times. Also, throughopening of the University facilities on a regular basis,
create an environment in which local residents andothers do not hesitate to evacuate to the University at
the time of disaster.

B

Continue to monitor the usability of "evacuation sites (athletic field andgymnasium)" and "heliport (athletic field)." Conduct adequate repairs/maintenanceon them whenever necessary. Further, open the park and walking trails, creating anenvironment that is convenient for local residents, etc. to use as an evacuation area
during disasters.

(b-1) Properly maintain and manage the athletic field and green zone on campus
designated as "emergency evacuation sites" by Aizu-Wakamatsu City.
(b-2) Continue opening the College facilities to the public.

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regarding Other Business Operation

Item 4. Specific Measures for Achievement of Important Goals regarding Other Business Operation

Item 4. Specific Measures for Achievement of Important Goals regarding Other Business Operation(4) Measures for achievement of goals for maintenance andutilization of communication infrastructure(4) Measures for achievement of goals for maintenance and utilization of communication
infrastructure(4) Measures for achievement of goals for maintenance and utilization of communication
infrastructure

Through construction of a network system which can
respond to advancement of information technology on aconstant basis, maintain and improve the IT environment,so that it can serve as a backbone of the University
operation.

A

Investigate and propose an ideal shape of the ICT environment under the latest trendsof information technologies, which is a operational foundation of the University.
Systematically promote the development of the computing environment and software
needed to create that ICT environment.

A

Stably operate the current information platform and discuss effective use of theexisting information service resources not in full use in the current system.
Further, discuss how to improve the College's ICT environment.

B

Concerning administrative operation of the on-campus
network systems, maintain and improve the security
measures to ensure stability and safety.

B

Concerning daily administrative operation of the network systems, carry out close
liaison and coordination with sections concerned, maintain and enhance security of
the network systems. Also, conduct research on the latest trend by participating in
training programs and workshops in order to figure out the directions of information
security.

In addition to striving to assure the stable operation of our current IT infrastructure, JCD
we will discuss methods of utilizing cloud services in the fields of education, research,and university administration. [JCD]
Further, looking towards the construction of the next computing system, which isscheduled to go online in FY2018, we will discuss the possibility of establishing aclassroom and network environments that allow for diverse IT devices and reflect theresults of those discussion in the proposed system specifications. [JCD]B

Ensure stable operation of the on-campus systems, prevention of information leakage
and proper operation of computer resources, such as software, and raise faculty, staff
and students' security awareness.
In parallel with ensuring the security, discuss how to compile highly reusable andretrievable information resources.
C

Enhance stocks of books and other materials inelectronic format at the University Library. In addition,
while implementing orientations and workshops, improvethe environment for usage of the Library by reorganizing
displays, etc., in order to provide better services to users.

C

Enhance stocks of books and other library materials based on requests from faculty
members and students. Also, reorganize displays in the Library with ingenuity, andimplement Library Workshops, etc. for the purpose of providing a more user-friendly
environment.
In order to help deepen students' interest in the library, proactively and effectivelytransmit library information while enhancing stocks of books and other materials inelectronic format, holding library orientation, and reorganizing bookshelf layouts.

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Investigate and propose an ideal shape of the ICT environment under the latest
ISTC
trends of information technologies, which is a operational foundation of the University.
Systematically promote the development of the computing environment and software
needed to create that ICT environment.

C

Carry out close liaison and coordination daily with sections concerned, maintain andenhance security of the network systems. Also, conduct research on the latest trend
by participating in training programs and workshops in order to enhance information
security.

ISTC

Ensure stable operation of the on-campus systems, prevention of information
leakage and proper operation of computer resources, such as software, and raise
faculty, staff and students' security awareness. [JCD]In parallel with ensuring the security, discuss how to compile highly reusable andretrievable information resources. [JCD]

JCD

Enhance stocks of books and other library materials based on requests from faculty
members and students. Also, reorganize displays in the Library with ingenuity, andimplement Library Workshops, etc. for the purpose of providing a more user-friendly
environment.

ISTC

JCD
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Item

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IV. Other Matters

IV. Other Matters

Item

Item

１

Budget (including personnel expense estimates), income
and expenditure plan, and financial plan
*Omitted１

Budget (including personnel expense estimates), income and expenditure plan, andfinancial plan
*Omitted１

Budget (including personnel expense estimates), income and expenditure plan, andfinancial plan
*Omitted２

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

２

Short-term Loan Limit(1) Limit: 800M JPY(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
from the Prefectural Government or occurrence of accidents, etc.

２

Short-term Loan Limit
BAS(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
from the Prefectural Government 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.

BAS

４

Use of surplus
If there is a surplus after the settlement of accounts,
use the surplus for improvement of the quality ofeducation and research, and improvement oforganizational operation, facilities and equipment.

４

Use of surplus
If there is a surplus after the settlement of accounts, use the surplus for
improvement of the quality of education and research, and improvement oforganizational operation, facilities and equipment.

４

Use of surplus
If there is a surplus after the settlement of accounts, use the surplus for
improvement of the quality of education and research, and improvement oforganizational operation, facilities and equipment.

BAS

５Matters related to business operation provided for in
Prefectural rulings(1) Plans regarding facilities and equipment
A. Taking into account long-term maintenance plans,decide on plans regarding facilities and equipment in thebudget-making process for each fiscal year.
B. Create a development and management plan toestablish the “University of Aizu Revitalization Center for
Fukushima and Tohoku.”

５

Matters related to business operation provided for in Prefectural rulings(1) Plans regarding facilities and equipment
Details of facilities and equipment（UoA） Maintenance of the absorb chiller et. al（JCD) Maintenance of the septic tank in the student dorm et. al
Source: operational subsidies Budget: 137M JPY

５Matters related to business operation provided for in Prefectural rulings(1) Plans regarding facilities and equipment
Details of facilities and equipment(UoA) Maintenance of the waterproof ceiling in the research quadrangles, etc.
(JCD) Maintenance work on the outer walls, etc. of the gymnasium.
Source: operational subsidies Budget: 145M JPY

FSBAS(2) Plans regarding personnel affairs
A. Employ internationally-recognized excellent scholars
from inside and outside Japan through proactive
recruiting activities based on the principle of open
application.
B. Employ individuals who have specialized knowledge andskills as administrative staff of the Corporation.

BAS

CAS
(UoA) Maintenance of the waterproof ceiling in the lecture hall（JCD） Replacement of AC unit, etc. et. al
Source: Reverse fund for specific purposes, etc.
Budget: 134M JPY(UoA) Replacement of the research quadrangles' Uninterruptible Power Supply(UPS)(JCD) Renovation work on the existing air-conditioner in the south building , etc.
Source: Reverse fund for specific purposes, etc.
Budget: 290M JPY(2) Plans regarding personnel affairs
A. Employ internationally-recognized excellent scholars from inside and outside Japanthrough proactive recruiting activities based on the principle of open application.
B. Employ individuals who have specialized knowledge and skills, while considering
English language proficiency and international experience, as administrative staff ofthe Corporation.

(2) Plans regarding personnel affairs
GAS
A. Employ internationally-recognized excellent scholars from inside and outside Japanthrough proactive recruiting activities based on the principle of open application.
B. Employ individuals who have specialized knowledge and skills, while considering
English language proficiency and international experience, as administrative staff ofthe Corporation.

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IV. Other Matters

Item(3) Plans regarding use of reserve funds
Reserve funds of the balance carried forward from theprevious term of the Mid-term Goals shall be used as;-Expenses for operation related to revitalization supportand its contingent business-Expenses for operation related to education andresearch, and its contingent business

Item(3) Plans regarding use of reserve funds
The balance carried forward from the previous mid-term goal period and reserve
funds for improving research, education and organizational operation shall be used as;- Expenses for operation related to revitalization support and its contingent business- Expenses for operation related to education and research, and its contingent
business(3) Plans regarding use of reserve funds
The balance carried forward from the previous mid-term goal period and reserve
funds for improving research, education and organizational operation shall be used as;- Expenses for operation related to revitalization support and its contingent business- Expenses for operation related to education and research, and its contingent
businessBAS

JCD(4) Other necessary matters related to business
operation of the Public University Corporation
None.

６

Student capacity(*Omitted)(4) Other necessary matters related to business operation of the Public University
Corporation
None.

６

Student capacity(*Omitted)(4) Other necessary matters related to business operation of the Public University
Corporation
None.

６

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Student capacity(*Omitted)