Fukuyama University（福山大学）
Evaluation summary
Standard 1. Mission and Objectives, etc.
The mission and goals of the University are stipulated in line with the founding principles, and theeducational objectives are concisely documented. The University’s individuality and distinctive
quality are neatly summed up in the “five teachings of Sanzo,” (the place where the University islocated), and are made widely known on-campus and outside of the University through students
handbooks, manuals and the University’s website.
In response to societal changes and the amendments to various legislation, an organization has beenestablished to examine the suitability of the University’s mission, goals and educational objectives,educational system, and the format of the organization and facilities from a range of perspectives, andthe University responds dynamically to all sorts of changes.
An organization has been established to deliberate over the suitability of the University’s mission,goals and educational objectives, and this organization gathers opinions from faculties anddepartments, attempts to achieve consistency across the University, and secures understanding andsupport from students, faculty and staff as well as all the other constituent members of the University
and the general public by publishing its findings and making them known to a wide range of people
both on-campus and outside of the University.
Standard 2. Learning and Teaching
Based on its educational principles, the three policies of diploma policy, curriculum policy andadmission policy of the whole university and its faculties, departments and each graduate school are
made public through the University website.
An organization for career education and support is in place, and a cross-university support system
has been developed that fits in with the targets of the students.
A system for the planning, implementation and coordination of internships has been prepared, andthe University continues to boast a high job recruitment rate for those students seeking employment.
The inspection and evaluation of the extent to which educational objectives are being attained isconducted through tuition evaluation questionnaires and so on completed by students. In addition,generous financial support is available for students through the establishment of a scholarship system
aimed at ensuring stable lifestyles for students.
In order to reach its educational objectives school buildings, grounds, a library, related facilities
and physical training facilities are being improved according to its medium-to-long-term plan that
adequately meets all the Standards for Establishment of Universities. Reinforcement work to improvethe earthquake resistance of the University buildings has already been completed, and constructionplans that include the installation of elevators, a barrier-are environment and the new Faculty ofPharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences block are all underway.
Standard 3. Management, Administration and Finance
The Board of Director and Board of Councilors are operated pursuant to the articles of endowment.
The establishment of the University, university operations, the administrative organization, and theadministrative matters they are in charge of all strictly adhere to the various regulations, and carried
out.
Decision-making in line with the University’s mission and goals is carried out under the leadershipof the President at the President’s Office Council and Executive Council. The President is exercising
appropriate leadership in the operation of the University, in line with the Board of Directors’
management policy. In addition, the organization of a body for decision-making concerning educationand learning has been completed and is functioning satisfactorily.
A financial plan covering the 2015 academic year to the 2024 academic year has been formulated
and in line with the Long-Term Vision Committee Report and the Annual Business Plan formulatedby the University’s incorporated entity, following the completion of the procedures for both theUniversity and its incorporated entity, budgeting is compiled appropriately.

Information about educational and research activities and the fiscal state of the University are madepublic on the University’s website.
Standard 4. Self-Inspection and Evaluation
In line with the University Regulations, the implementation of independent and autonomous selfinspections and evaluations pursuant to the University’s mission and goals is stipulated. TheFukuyama University Self-Inspection and Evaluation Regulations are also specified, and each faculty,department and main committee has established its own Self-Inspection and Evaluation Committee,
and each Committee autonomously and objectively carries out evidence-based and highly transparent
self-inspections and evaluations. The results of each of these evaluations are summed up for theUniversity as a whole, publicized, and linked with educational reforms.
In addition to these self-inspections and evaluations the education provided by Fukuyama Heisei
University, which is under the umbrella of the same University's incorporated entity, is being
improved, and the reforms necessary for an attractive university deliberated from every angle. ALong-tern Vision Committee has been established with the mission of stipulating the long-term vision,and initiatives are being taken towards reform and improvement in the formulation of a long-term
vision plan.
In summary, the education provided by the University is conducted in an appropriate manner inline with the founding principles it cites. The structure of faculties and departments, facultyorganization, preparation of an educational environment and support system for students are allappropriately developed under a stable management and financial base and medium-to-long-term
financial plan. Self-inspections and evaluations are conducted in line with the University’s mission
and goals, independent and autonomous self-inspections and evaluations take place each year andefforts are being made to realize a functional PDCA cycle.
Note that with regard to the University’s unique initiatives regarding its mission and goals, thegeneral comments on “Standard A. Community and social collaborations” should be referred to.