Butsuryo College of Osaka（大阪物療大学）
Evaluation summary
Standard 1. Mission and Objectives, etc.
Pursuant to the University’s founding principle of “honoring the nation with the study of science,”
Article 1 of the University Regulations states its educational principles as fostering medical
professionals who appreciate the spirit and warmth of others, possess a sense of pride as individual
members of society and medical practitioners, and can respond to the new societal demands madeupon medical professionals. The University consists of one faculty and one department, and its
individuality and distinctive quality lies in its fostering of radiology technicians through its education
and research into the particular specialization of radiology. According to the department goals inArticle 3 of the undergraduate program regulations, the University seeks to contribute to thedevelopment and improvement of medical care, health and welfare in the local community bycultivating radiology technicians through education and research concerning radiology. A widely
innovative educational and research organization is in place, enabling the nurturing of medical staff
who are extremely capable in clinical settings and also promising as human resources.
Standard 2. Learning and Teaching
Based on the concept of “humane education” an admission policy that clearly states the sort ofstudents sought by the University is stipulated, and students are appropriately secured through anadmissions selection policy that reflects trends among candidates, and is maintained. A curriculum
policy that is consistent with the diploma policy has been stipulated, and a systematic curriculum has
been constructed pursuant to this policy. Through the adoption of a multiple-class/multiple-term
system effective innovation is applied to teaching methods, leading to small class numbers. Under alow student-teacher ratio system the support system for learning and class instruction provided tostudents includes both portfolio presentation interviews and individual interviews according to thecircumstances, and support efforts are made to maintain contact with parents or guardians in order toprevent repeat years or withdrawal from the University. In their portfolios students set from their firstyear their career goals, diploma policy attainment evaluations are conducted, and students made awareof the necessary skills prior to graduation. The opinions and requests from students obtained throughquestionnaires and suggestion boxes are made public, and the University is earnestly working on
initiatives to improve students’ lifestyles.
Standard 3. Management, Administration and FinanceContinuous efforts are being made to realize the University’s mission and goals with the Board ofDirectors and Board of Councilors meeting regularly six times a year, as well as the regular meetingsof the University Operation Council, which seeks to communicate and coordinate with the Universityand its incorporated entity. By appointing external figures with teaching backgrounds and various
experts as directors and auditors, the decision-making of the Board of Directors is prevented frombecoming arbitrary, in addition to which a system enabling strategic decisions to be made is in placeand functioning effectively. The University’s enrollment quotas have been filled continuously since
its establishment in April 2011. The revenue from student and pupil charges has been continuously
maintained at a substantial level since the academic year after the first intake of students following
establishment of the institution graduated. From a medium-to-long-term perspective the No. 2 CapitalFund started to be retained from April 2016, and stable financial operations have been established.
Accounting procedures are carried out in accordance with the Accounting Standards for Incorporated
Educational Institutions, the Accounting Regulations of the Incorporated Educational Institution
Butsuryo Gakuen and all other relevant University regulations. Accounting audit is conducted by bothcertified public accountants and auditors.
Standard 4. Self-Inspection and Evaluation
With respect to self-inspection and evaluation, a system has been constructed in which all theUniversity’s organizations collaborate in implementation, and the final report is prepared after havingundergone a final examination by the University Operation Council and the President. Data on each
student is recorded in the each division’s s database, collated, analyzed and put to use in improving
learning achievement through student guidance, raising student satisfaction, and in decisions
concerning improvements to day-to-day administration and operation policy. The results of the selfinspection and evaluation are compiled as a report that is distributed among faculty and staff, as wellas the University’s incorporated entity in order to share information, and is also publicized on theUniversity website.
In summary, day-to-day practices are conducted with the aim of meeting the University’s mission
and goals, and the fact that the University continuously strives to develop and improve medical care,health and welfare in the local community has to be acknowledged. In particular, the way theUniversity has launched the careers of many radiology technicians and its track record in the sphereof radiology in Japan is worthy of evaluation. The total student capacity has been continuously filled
since the University opened in April 2011, and it is to be hoped that by continued diligence in theadmission of students the University’s educational and research content will be further enriched, andthe future concept currently under deliberation steadily made a reality.
Note that with regard to the University’s unique initiatives regarding its mission and goals, thegeneral comments on “Standard A. Fostering medical professionals,” “Standard B. Social
collaboration and contribution,” and “Standard C. Educational and academic activities” should bereferred to.