University Accreditation Results(Results for Certified Evaluation and Accreditation for university)

Kinjo Gakuin University

Basic Information of the Institution
Ownership: Private

Location: Aichi, JapanAccreditation Status
Year of the Review: 2014
Accreditation Status: accredited（Accreditation Period: April.01.2015 – March.31.2022）

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Certified Evaluation and Accreditation Resultsfor Kinjo Gakuin University
Overview
Kinjo Gakuin University (hereafter, the University), formerly the Women-only Kibokan
founded in 1889, was established in 1949 with the College of English literature, locatedin Nagoya city, Aichi Prefecture. Through the addition and reorganization of newdepartments, colleges, and graduate schools, it currently has five colleges including theCollege of Humanities, the College of Human Life and Environment, the College of
Global and Media Studies, the College of Human Sciences, and the College ofPharmacy. The University also has two graduate schools including the Graduate Schoolof Humanities and the Graduate School of Human Ecology. The University has been
engaged in education and research activities modeled on the founding spirit, which isbased on the “three cores of education” consisting of “women’s education,” “integratededucation of the whole person,” and “education for understanding and interpreting theworld around us.”
After its accreditation review by Japan University Accreditation Association(JUAA) in 2007, the University has undertaken several endeavors, including methodical
development of a support system for students considering their career choices and thedevelopment of young faculty members through the initiative of the Special Researchsabbatical. However, several issues still need to be addressed. For example, many
departments and faculties have not set a limit on the maximum number of credits fourthyear students can register for each year, and various rules and regulations for theadministration have not been fully developed.
Notable Strengths
Educational Content, Methods, and Outcome

It is commendable that the College of Global and Media Studies offers a variety ofprograms in which students gain experience in the field away from the campus, andthose students may equip themselves with high-levels of knowledge and skills inreal situations. Notably, the Kinjo International Training Program (KIT) in which
all students participate in internships overseas during the spring break of their firstyear. In addition, it hosts eight Expert Programs (EXP) that develop career paths incooperation with businesses and NPOs by utilizing the knowledge students gain in
the University to improve society and equipping students with the practical skills
necessary for the work. This is appropriate for the implementation of the policy on
degree award.

In “Pharmacy Problem-based Learning,” offered in the first year of the College ofPharmacy, freshmen are divided into small groups and a sophomore, who is given
detailed instruction from supervising faculty member, participates as a tutor foreach group. This enables students to learn from one another. It is commendable that
this system provides a means to improve communication skills and problem-solving
skills through mutual learning.

Student Support

It is commendable that the University offers not only employment support, but alsoa system for career development support. For example, the Career Support Center
introduced a career consultation desk called “Carriere” which can be used bystudents throughout their studies at the University. Graduates who are certified as

3career counselors consult with students at Carrier and teach a Career Developmentclass. The University also provides a Job-hunting Support System staffed by seniors
who have already found jobs; the study material known as the K Note for theCareer Development class; and K-Karte, a career support tool that keeps track ofstudents’ consultation records. As a result of these efforts, the University has
accomplished a reasonable rate of employment by recent graduates. In addition, asurvey of the whole student body indicates a high level of satisfaction regarding
overall career support among the students who have used the Career Support Center.
Education and Research Environment

The University introduced a new Special Research Period system which enables ineach year fifteen faculty members to take a half -year research leave. With thissystem, it is easy for faculty members to undertake substantial research comparedwith the previous system. Young faculty members in particular are encouraged totake advantage of the research period, and many actively use this system. It iscommendable that this system contributes to securing research periods for faculty,increasing motivation for research and developing the talents of younger faculty
members.

Suggestions for Improvement
Educational Content, Methods, and Outcome

The College of Humanities, the Department of Human Life and Information and theDepartment of Environmental Design in the College of Human Life andEnvironment, the College of Global and Media Studies, and the Department ofChild Study and the Department of Multidisciplinary Psychology in the College of
Human Sciences have not set the limit on the maximum number of credits fourthyear students can register in a year. This should be improved in accordance with thepurpose of having a credit system.

Enrollment
The ratio of transfer students to the transfer student admission cap is low at 0.20 in
the Department of Child Study in the College of Human Sciences. This should beimproved.

Administration and FinanceThe authorities and responsibilities of managerial positions, such as the University
President, have not been stipulated. This should be improved.

In various regulations regarding the administration, revisions to accommodate
organizational changes have not been made. This should be improved.