KANTOGAKUEN UNIVERSITY（関東学園大学）
Evaluation summary
Standard 1. Mission and Objectives, etc.
The University’s mission, goals and educational objectives are prescribed under Article 1 of theUniversity Regulations in accordance with the University’s founding principles and educational
policies, and are written in concrete and simple language. The goals of human resources
development for each University department are prescribed under Article 2 Paragraph 2 of theUniversity Regulations in accordance with the University’s founding principles and comprise goals
that reflect the University’s individuality and distinctive quality and are in compliance with Article
83 of the School Education Act, such as “Nurturing an ethos of self-development,” “Formation of
an attitude of international cooperation,” and “Nurturing human resources capable of responding to
the needs and demands of local community.” The University’s founding principles and educational
policies, as well as the goals of human resources development for each department, are reflected in
the three policies of diploma policy, curriculum policy, and admission policy and published on theUniversity’s website and in student handbooks, enrollment guidelines, and student application
guidelines to enable their diffusion both on-campus and outside of the University.
Standard 2. Learning and Teaching
The University’s admission policy is clearly stated and organized under five pillars. The
educational curriculum is organized systematically in accordance with the University’s curriculum
policy. A framework has been created for decisions concerning policies and plans related to support
for learning and class instruction to be made through the collaboration of faculty and staff.
Standards for awarding credits and certifying graduation are prescribed under University
Regulations and undergraduate program bylaws and notified to students through student handbooks
and other means. A guidance system concerning students’ social and professional independence anda support structure providing student services and student personnel services have been established.
The number of full-time faculty and professors for the University’s total student capacity, as well as
the number of full-time faculty and professors prescribed for the types and scale of degree courses,
fulfill the Standards for Establishment of Universities. University grounds and buildings have areasthat fulfill the Standards for Establishment of Universities, and the educational and research
environment has been appropriately prepared and is being effectively utilized.
Standard 3. Management, Administration and FinanceIn order to maintain management discipline and integrity, regulations such as the articles ofendowment and related enforcement regulations have been prescribed; furthermore, theseregulations are in compliance with the School Education Act and other laws and their operation iscarried out appropriately. As prescribed in the articles of endowment, decision-making by theUniversity’s incorporated entity is carried out by the Board of Directors, and matters decided by theBoard of Directors are clearly prescribed under related enforcement bylaws. The Presidents ofKanto Gakuen University and Kanto Junior College and one professor are appointed as directors,
and a system facilitating collaboration between the Board of Directors and education and learning
divisions has been established. Regulations have been established with regard to administrative
organization and division of duties, and the necessary offices and personnel have been allocated toenable duties to be carried out. The University endeavors to secure students through thedevelopment of schools selected by the community, and all faculty and staff are making efforts
towards the securement of a stable financial base and fiscal balance. Accounting procedures arecarried out in accordance with accounting regulations and regulations pertaining to spending andother approval categories, with checks conducted by auditing firms as necessary and other measures
implemented to ensure that appropriate accounting procedures are being carried out.
Standard 4. Self-Inspection and Evaluation
Self-inspection and evaluation is conducted in accordance with Self-Inspection/Evaluation and22

Evaluation/Accreditation Regulations and Self-Inspection and Evaluation Implementation
Organization Regulations, with the Self-Inspection and Evaluation Basic Concept Investigative
Committee and University-wide Self-Inspection and Evaluation Implementation Committee playing
central roles.
In accordance with the JIHEE “Evidence: Data” form, the secretariat of the University’s
incorporated entity and related University departments collect and accumulate basic university dataand carry out self-inspection and evaluation activities. PDCA cycle mechanisms for utilizing
self-inspection and evaluation results are continuously carried out with various committees playing
central roles.
In summary, in order to achieve the University’s mission and goals, a system of collaborationbetween the Board of Directors and education and learning divisions has been established. A
framework for University decision-making has also been established, with meetings implemented
through the collaboration of faculty and staff based on the President’s appropriate leadership. The
University is endeavoring to secure a stable financial base and fiscal balance, and it is anticipatedthat these goals will be achieved.
Note that with regard to the University’s unique initiatives regarding its mission and goals, thegeneral comments on “Standard A. Competency education” and “Standard B. Local community
collaboration” should be referred to.

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