KYUSHU INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION SCIENCES（九州情報大学）
Evaluation summary
Standard 1. Mission and Objectives, etc.
The University opened in April 1998 with the establishment of the Department of Managementand Information, Faculty of Management and Information, enabling students to simultaneously
study humanities and sciences subjects under a specialized curriculum. Subsequently, the University
added the Department of Information Network in April 2005, and is currently endeavoring toenhance student education under a system of one faculty and two departments.
The University’s founding principles, the creed of the University’s incorporated entity, and themission, goals and educational objectives of the University and Graduate School are concrete andclear, with “The University’s Founding Principles and Life” being incorporated into the curriculumand explained to students appropriately by the President.
In addition, establishment and revision of the mission, goals and educational objectives of theUniversity and Graduate School are decided by the President following deliberation by the relevant
University committees, with the Board of Directors making the final decision, and theunderstanding and support of persons involved with the university are obtained through thisdecision-making process.
Information regarding the mission, goals and educational objectives of the University andGraduate School are disseminated outside the University through the University website andguidance materials, etc.
Standard 2. Learning and Teaching
Both the University and Graduate School have formulated clear admission policies and selectentrants through fair and appropriate selection methods. While slight problems with the number ofentrants and department capacity fill rates exist, there are being earnestly addressed throughinitiatives such as revision of enrollment quotas. The University’s curriculum policy is also clear,and is made known to applicants and students via the University website and other means.
With practical exercises and tutorial classes, the educational curriculum has been systematicallyorganized, and appropriate support for learning and class instruction is also provided throughcollaboration between faculty and staff. The University’s Job-seeking Measures Committee andCareer Design Center work in collaboration to provide support for those seeking employment, whileinternships are also being provided with the cooperation of Fukuoka Doyukai and theKyushu-hokubu Certified Public Tax Accountants’ Association.
Learning Attitude Surveys are implemented as a means of determining the status of achievementof the University’s educational objectives.
The University provides appropriate student services and has created an appropriate educationalenvironment.
Standard 3. Management, Administration and FinanceIn compliance with the Private Schools Act, under the articles of endowment the Board ofDirectors is the highest decision-making organ for deciding matters pertaining to the overall
operations of the University’s incorporated entity. Furthermore, the Board of Councilors beenclearly positioned as an advisory body and operates appropriately and in compliance with various
laws pertaining to incorporated educational institutions.
With regard to education and learning, the President’s leadership functions appropriately, with theUniversity Operations Coordination Council and Liaison Committee playing a central role inimplementation.
Furthermore, the Administration Council (which is led by the Chair of the Board of Directors)
and the University Operations Coordination Council (which is led by the President) ensure smoothcommunication between the University’s incorporated entity and the University.
Secretariats for the University’s incorporated entity and the University operate appropriately
under their Secretary-Generals.

While accounting procedures are carried out appropriately, because the University is experiencing
slight difficulty in securing students, there is an excess of expenditure with regard to imputed
income and expenditure and operating income and expenditure. It is anticipated that equilibrium
between income and expenditure will be achieved through implementation of the Second
Medium-Term Plan”.
Standard 4. Self-Inspection and Evaluation
Based on University Regulations, in order to achieve the mission, goals and educational
objectives of the University and Graduate School the University has established a Self-Inspectionand Evaluation Committee and carries out independent and autonomous self-inspection andevaluation activities. Under the Self-Inspection and Evaluation Committee, which is chaired by theUniversity Vice President, a Work Sub-Committee has been established to carry out practicalinspection and evaluation activities, and effective inspections and evaluations are carried out
through a system of cooperation between faculty and staff.
In addition, “Student Class Evaluation Questionnaires”, “Course Evaluation Questionnaires”, andPost-Completion Graduate School Questionnaires” are conducted to provide inspection andevaluation materials, ensuring that detailed and effective inspection and evaluation activities to be
carried out based on objective data and evidence.
A PDCA cycle centered on the “Administration Council”, “University Operations Coordination
Council”, and “Self-Inspection and Evaluation Committee” has been established and is functioning.
In summary, in accordance with the Private Schools Act, School Education Act, and other laws
and ordinances with which incorporated educational institutions are required to comply, theUniversity is implementing management appropriate for an incorporated educational institution anduniversity. The University’s founding principles, the creed of the University’s incorporated entity,and the mission, goals, and educational objectives of the University and Graduate School arebroadly disseminated and understood both on-campus and outside of the University.
Note that with regard to the University’s unique initiatives regarding its mission and goals, thegeneral comments on “Standard A. Building of community collaboration and social contribution”
should be referred to.