Wakkanai Hokusei Gakuen University（稚内北星学園大学）
Evaluation summary
Standard 1. Mission and Objectives, etc.
The University’s mission, goals, and educational objectives are concretely and clearly stipulated
in simple language in accordance with the University’s founding principles. Based on theUniversity’s mission and goals, the University has not only identified nurturing foundational
strengths enabling working members of society who are savvy about Information andCommunication Technologies (ICT), and practical learning within the community as its
individuality and distinctive qualities, but also clearly stipulated educational content that it aims toprovide as a university rooted in the local community under its Management Reform Plan, which
was formulated with the objective of achieving fiscal reconstruction.
Standard 2. Learning and Teaching
The University has clearly prescribed its admission policies in accordance with its educational
principles and objectives and carries out diversified entrant selection practices; however, theUniversity continues to experience difficulty in securing entrants, and there is a need for appropriate
improvement measures to be implemented as early as possible. With regard to the educational
curriculum, liberal arts courses and specialized courses based on the University’s curriculum policy
have been systematically organized.
In addition to emphasizing active learning, which promotes students’ independent study, theUniversity provides practical external activities from the perspective of “Machio Classes.”Standard 3. Management, Administration and Finance
Administration is carried out appropriately based on the articles of endowment and other relevant
regulations so that the University’s mission and goals can be achieved. Furthermore, importantmatters for the University as a whole are considered through prior discussion by the “DivisionDirectors’ Council” comprising the Dean, Director of Entrance Examinations, Director of StudentAffairs, and other members.
In response to declining finances due to the decrease in the number of entrants, the University
formulated the “First Management Improvement Plan” in the 2008 academic year and the “SecondManagement Reform Plan” in the 2013 academic year, making efforts towards achieving the goalsof these plans, and expectations are held for these efforts to bear fruit, including support from thelocal community.
Standard 4. Self-Inspection and Evaluation
The University Regulations clearly state that self-inspections and evaluations are to be carried out,and a Self-Inspection and Evaluation Committee chaired by the University President has been
established. Self-inspections and evaluations are based on the Management Reform Plan, withprocess management carried out based on implementation management tables in line with theManagement Improvement Plan. Self-inspections and evaluations are also carried out for selected
University Center of Community (COC) project. The Management Reform Plan is partially revisedin accordance with self-inspections and evaluations.
In summary, the University has not only clearly stipulated its mission and goals in accordancewith its founding principles, but also clearly established three policies of diploma policy, curriculum
policy and admission policy in line with concrete educational objectives and is expanding its
educational and research activities. With regard to learning and teaching initiatives, the University
has not only organized a systematic educational curriculum but also is implementing educationemphasizing active learning. With regard to management, administration and finance, aManagement Reform Plan has been formulated for the purpose of fiscal reconstruction, and efforts
are being made to realize the goals of this plan. Self-inspections and evaluations are also carried out
based on this plan.

Note that with regard to the University’s unique initiatives regarding its mission and goals, thegeneral comments on “Standard A. Community collaboration and contribution” should be referredto.