Results for Certified Evaluation and Accreditation for Junior College

Ryukoku University Junior College

Basic Information of the Institution
Ownership: PrivateLocation: Kyoto, Japan

Accreditation Status
Year of the Review: 2013
Accreditation Status: accredited （Accreditation Period:April.01.2014 – March.31.2021）

2

Certified Evaluation and Accreditation Resultsfor Ryukoku University Junior College
Notable Strengths
Educational content, methods, and outcome

It is commendable that Ryukoku University Junior College (hereafter, the College) has
developed effective teaching methods. For example, the "Open College Fureai Daigaku(Open College for Coming in Contact) Course," consisting of "Special Topics in Social
Welfare III" and two other classes, has unique features of experience-based learning
through the extending of invitations to persons with intellectual disabilities from the local
community. The students taking this course study the meaning of human rights, thesignificance of social rights, and so forth while supporting persons with intellectualdisabilities. The educational method in this course of study is considered to be effective
because it has been well received by the students and was highly rated in student surveys
on the curriculum in 2010 and 2011.

Social cooperation and contribution
It is also commendable that the College has taken initiatives for social contributions
based on its mission. For example, the College provides persons with intellectualdisabilities with an opportunity for lifelong learning by offering a course called "Welfareand Education for Citizens with Intellectual Disabilities" in the REC Community
College,which is a lifelong learning lecture series for local citizens. As part of theactivities of Fureai Daigaku (College for Coming in Contact), the College set up "CafeJurin," where persons with intellectual disabilities can work. This shop provides such
persons with the opportunities to participate in social life. At the same time, it provides
students with the opportunity to experience social welfare activities.

Administration and financeIt is commendable that the faculty members and administrative staff are promoting theschool improvements and reforms jointly. For example, working together with its
affiliate, 23ukoku University, the College set clear objectives within the "Ryukoku
University Year 2020 (The Future Vision)" long-term plan. The College drew up morethan fifty action plans on major issues, which have been shared with faculty and staff. In
2011, as a result of "reform and strengthening of the administration and management,"
the College trustees came to assume responsibilities both for the foundation and themanagement of the College. The faculty and administrative staff are united in the reform
efforts, verifying the progress of reform semi-annually based on reports from the trustees
and the department in charge of implementing the motions.

Suggestions for Improvement
Educational and research environment
The number of applicants for the Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research has increased
since the last accreditation, but remains low, with an average of one to three applications
every year. This should be improved further.