November 28, 2022

Announcing the Kansai University IIGE
J-MCP 21st Century Skills Program
Program Overview
Over the past decade, 21st Century Skills have been deemed a critical factor
contributing to students’ employability in the future workforce. However, the future isalready here. At the height of this fourth industrial revolution, technology is no longer
simply an asset but a necessity, with the movement toward remote work environmentsthat bridge global economies. This course, in addition to developing learners’ criticallanguage skills, is designed to help them acquire the knowledge and tools to succeed(critical thinking, digital literacy, intercultural collaboration and cross-culturalcommunication, presentation skills, etc.) through collaborative projects with theiroverseas peers. The course combines synchronous activities with multi-media,
engaging asynchronous materials.
To learn more about the program content, visit https://kuiige.wixsite.com/j-mcp

1. Program Details◆DatesMain Program Dates
Main Program: February 6 – 24, 2023
Final presentations: March 8
Pre- and post-program tasks: Within one week prior to and after the mainprogram *On-demand◆Number of Participants: 80*A maximum of 3 students per institution may apply to this program. For institutions
that are nominating trainees for the April/May 2023 MF training program, a maximumof 10 students may apply.
◆Instructors
Don Bysouth, Ph.D., Associate Professor, IIGE, Kansai University
Sajjad Pouromid, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, IIGE, Kansai University
Xiao Lan, Ph.D., Specially Appointed Lecturer, Hokkaido Universityⓒ2022 Institute for Innovative Global Education

2. Eligibility & How to Apply◆Eligibility
Undergraduate or graduate students currently enrolled in Kansai University,
UMAP-affiliated institutions Kansai University-affiliated institutions, J-MCP-affiliatedinstitutions (listed below), IIGE-affiliated institutions (listed below), AURORA-affiliatedinstitutions, and Applied Global Studies (AGS)-affiliated institutions (listed below), andare in good academic standing (recommended minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0scale) are eligible to apply.
IIGE-affiliated Institutions​Northern Arizona University
University of California, Berkeley
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo
University of Hawaiʻi - Kapiʻolani Community College
Northern Illinois University
University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignFashion Institute of Technology, New YorkThe University at Albany, State University of New York
Clemson University
James Madison University
Michigan State University
Cheng Shiu University
Panyapiwat Institute of Management
DePaul University
Western Washington University
Nanyang Polytechnic
Morgan State University
Zurich University of Applied Sciences
San Pedro College
Portland State University
Eastern Oregon University
Language Institute, Chiang Mai University
North Carolina State University
Mariano Marcos State University
Medicine Hat College
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
Bridgewater State University
Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo
Algoma University
The University of Missouri-Kansas CityCEU Cardenal Herrera University
Chicago State University
Universidad Tecnológica de Bolívar
Davao Oriental State University
Federal University of Espirito Santo
J-MCP-affiliated Institutions
Chiba University
Soka University
Nanzan University
Osaka Metropolitan University
Hokkaido University
Applied Global Studies (AGS)-affiliated institutions
Edith Cowan Universityⓒ2022 Institute for Innovative Global Education

Malmo University
M.S. Baroda University
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso
Universitat Rovira i Virgili
University of Ghana
University of Jordan◆Application Procedures*Students must apply for this program through their home institutions.
Individual applications submitted by students will NOT be processed.
STEP 1: Please download and complete the application form attached to theemail in which this CFP is sent
STEP 2: Please send the completed application form to kujmcp-1@ml.kandai.jp
by email with the following title, inserting the date and your institution’s
information in the appropriate fields (ApplicationJMCP_Institution
Name_Country_Date)*Please lock the application form and notify us the password in a separate
email to kujmcp-1@ml.kandai.jp
Application deadline: 12:00 PM December 14, 2022 (JST)

3. Program Fees
There are NO application fees or participation fees for this program.

4. Language Proficiency Requirements
The program will be conducted entirely in English. CEFR B2 Level (TOEFL iBT72+, IELTS 5.5+, Cambridge Examination 160+) English proficiency isrecommended for non-native speakers.
*Proof of language certification is NOT required.

5. Digital Badges
Students who successfully complete the program will be eligible for a digitalbadge to be issued by IIGE (Kansai University) within 3 months of program
completion.
Digital badges issued by IIGE are verifiable and meet qualifications for IMS
Global Open Badges 2.0. Students’ home institutions can review the content ofthe completed course through the issued badge. Students’ home institutions
may determine digital badges to be credit-bearing at their discretion.
IIGE/Kansai University does NOT issue credits, transcripts (official or unofficial),
letters of credit approval, nor any similar documentation for this program.
**Please refer to the terms and conditions outlined in the Commitment
Statement in item 7 for further details.

ⓒ2022 Institute for Innovative Global Education

6. Program Participation Requirements◆Access
This program will be conducted 100% online, which requires students to have:●●●a stable internet connection able to handle video calls without
interruption
a quality microphone/headset
a functioning camera-equipped PC◆Online Platforms
Zoom & ImmerseU
Lectures will be conducted LIVE in English via Zoom.
Students will be required to register an account with the ImmerseU CMS (CourseManagement System) through which various course activities etc. will be conducted.
Further information will be provided to students upon enrollment.

7. Commitment◆Program Hours●●●●

Lectures: 15hrs (90min x 10 days) ※Including Final Presentations
Individual Assignments: 20hrs (2hrs x 10 lectures)
Pre and Post-Program Workshop Activities: 10hrs
Group Work: 20hrs
TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS: 65hrs◆Commitment Statement [IMPORTANT]IIGE will notify students’ home institutions of the final status of students’participation and performance in this program. This program is offered on acomplimentary basis, and as such the selection process is highly competitive.
Non-committal participation or dropping out partway through the program
without an appropriate reason is unacceptable and may result in students’disqualification from participation in future programs. Additionally, group
activities are an integral and obligatory part of this program. Students who donot participate satisfactorily in their group work will not be eligible to continue
the program.

For more detailed information…
Refer to the J-MCP website https://kuiige.wixsite.com/j-mcp
Inquiries
Please email kujmcp-1@ml.kandai.jp, attn IIGE Secretariat
clearly indicating in the subject line that your inquiry relates to “KU 21st Century Skills”ⓒ2022 Institute for Innovative Global Education

MCPFebruary, 2023

JAPAN-MULTILATERAL COIL/VE PROJECT
多方向・多国間 COIL/VIRTUAL EXCHANGE型教育 プロジェクト

21st Century Skills
JOIN STUDENTS IN JAPAN AND ALL OVER THE WORLD!

*Part of the JAPAN-Multilateral coil/ve Project (J-MCP)

Work together with your peers in Japan, Sweden, Spain, Australia, and othercountries all over the world in this multinational virtual exchange program
designed to enhance your intercultural competence and develop theknowledge and skills to success in the international workplace.

LIMITED
Seats Available

COIL

Collaborative Online
International Learning

FOR MORE
INFORMATION

bit.ly/jmcpFAQAPPLICATION DEADLINE
14 DECEMBER, 2022

Main Program: February 6 - February 28, 2023
Final presentations: March 8FREE!

Language: English*Language proficiency of
CEFR B2+ recommended for
non-native speakers

Institute for Innovative Global Education (IIGE), Kansai University

Online Platforms:
Zoom ImmerseU＆kujmcp-1@ml.kandai.jp