SHOKEI GAKUIN UNIVERSITY（尚絅学院大学）
Evaluation summary
Standard 1. Mission and Objectives, etc.
The University’s mission, goals and educational objectives are inherited from the founding
principles of cultivating the inner-self through a Christian ethos and enriching education, retaining a
spirit of love and devotion to others, and fostering people who will contribute to society, all of which
are clearly stipulated in the University and Graduate School Regulations. The University’s
individuality and distinctive qualities are to be found in its development of education that emphasizes
human education based on learning about how to lead one’s life through the Christian faith; a senseof proximity – small-class tuition that deepens understanding and trust; the cultivation of broad
knowledge – completion of specialized courses in other departments in order to build up
comprehensive abilities; and knowing the workplace – the fostering of practical abilities throughhands-on experience. Moreover, the mission, goals and educational objectives are appropriate to aUniversity and Graduate School and compliant to the relevant laws, as well as flexible in the face ofthe changing circumstances that universities now face. In addition to this, the basic organization foreducation and research and other auxiliary education and research organizations allow for consistency,
and their effectiveness merits recognition.
Standard 2. Learning and TeachingStudent admission is implemented with a fair and appropriate method for selecting entrants in linewith the admission policy, and the number of students is continuously maintained at a level matching
the enrollment quotas. The educational curriculum and the teaching methods are pursuant to thecurriculum policy and a systematic educational curriculum has been created. The University
enthusiastically pursues initiatives regarding surveys and measures aimed at reforming teaching
methods. Through collaboration between faculty and staff a comprehensive support system has been
established aimed at support for learning and class instruction. Awarding credits, promotion to thenext school year, certifying graduation and completion are all stipulated in the diploma policy, andappropriately operated according to the requirements and achievement evaluation standards forpromotion to the next school year, graduation and completion set forth in the University Regulations
etc. Through the use of a variety of indicators, inspections and evaluations are carried out regarding
the degree to which educational objectives are being attained. With regard to student life, theUniversity has set up its own unique scholarship system, and a meticulous support system has beencreated to cater for students with disabilities. The assignment of faculty and occupational
development are appropriately conducted, and the educational environment is properly operated andadministered.
Standard 3. Management, Administration and FinanceManagement and administration strictly adheres to the relevant laws, and an appropriate
operational system to assure management discipline and integrity is in place. In order to achieve theUniversity’s mission and goals the Board of Directors has attempted to develop a suitable systemenabling strategic decision-making, and this is functionally operated. The duties and authority of thePresident are clearly stipulated in the University Regulations, and the President’s right to have thefinal say in decisions related to all University matters is assured. The Board of Councilors is operating
suitably in accordance with the articles of endowment. Furthermore, auditors comment on theadministration of the University's incorporated entity, its finances and the actual state of the executionof work by the executives, and governance is functioning with collaboration among auditors,
accounting auditors and internal auditors. . The administrative organization, pursuant to the various
regulations concerning organizations and duties, has been configured with consideration to theappropriate decentralization of authorities and the clarification of responsibilities. With regard to thefinancial circumstances of the University, a medium-term fiscal plan has been formulated and both astable financial base and healthy fiscal balance are pursued. Accounting procedures are carried out
in an appropriate manner pursuant to the Accounting Standards for Incorporated Educational

Institutions and the University’s own regulations.
Standard 4. Self-Inspection and Evaluation
In order to achieve the mission and goals etc. of the University, independent and autonomous selfinspections and evaluations are conducted under an appropriate system and over an appropriate timecycle. In addition, the implementation of self-inspections and evaluations is based on various typesof evidence and data analysis, and their results are released on the University website in the form ofa Self-Inspection and Evaluation Report that is also distributed amongst faculty and staff, thus
enabling the results to be shared within the University and with the general public too. The results ofself-inspection and evaluation are utilized in reforms and improvements to education and researchand other facets of university operation together with a PDCA cycle based on two-year cycle selfinspection and evaluation. It is to be hoped that in the future, by improving the interrelation of thetwo-year cycle inspections and evaluations and the database (“FACT BOOK”), the PDCA cycle andits functionality will be enriched and strengthened.
In summary, the aim of the University is that it will cultivate the inner-self of students through a
Christian ethos and enriching education, while they retain a spirit of love and devotion to others, andfoster people who will contribute to society. Making the most of its strengths as a small University
meticulous education is conducted, and it is to be hoped that it will further develop as a Universitythat has individuality and distinctive qualities and is rooted in the local community.
Note that with regard to the University’s unique initiatives regarding its mission and goals, thegeneral comments on “Standard A. Research activity” and “Standard B. Community contribution andinternational interaction” should be referred to.