BUNKA GAKUEN UNIVERSITY（文化学園大学）
Evaluation summary
Standard 1. Mission and Objectives, etc.
The university has declared "Creating New Beauty and Culture" as its founding principle, andtaking enhancement of education for the human being as its mission, it has stated these aims clearlyand specifically in the missions and goals of its various faculties and departments as well as of its
graduate schools. The Bunka Gakuen Medium-to-Long-Term Plan further sets forth "Globalization,Innovation, and Creation" as its three main pillars for the future, emphasizing the individuality anddistinctive quality of the University. The mission, goals, and educational objectives of the University
have the understanding and support of executives, faculty, and staff, and steps have been taken to
make these widely known on campus and outside of the university, as well. In their composition andstructure, the faculties, departments, and graduate schools also maintain a profound consistency withthe founding principle, mission, goals, and educational objectives of the University.
Standard 2. Learning and Teaching
Each faculty, department, or other unit clearly have stipulated an admission policy that is in linewith educational policies based on the founding principles. Methods for selecting entrants have been
diversified, and the University is committed to attracting the interest of prospective students. Where
the percentage of enrollment quotas filled had been trending downward, the figures are now heading
toward improvement as the result of various efforts. The university has formulated a clear curriculum
policy in compliance with educational policies based on the founding principle, and is engaged insystematic organization of the educational curriculum. All of the university's committees arecomposed of faculty and staff, and faculty and staff engage in thoroughgoing collaboration with eachother. In accordance with its diploma policy, the University clearly states its standards for awarding
credits, promotion to the next school year, and certification of graduation and completion in theUniversity Regulations and academic degree regulations. Standards and methods of evaluating
learning are explicitly stated in syllabi. Career education is well-developed, for example by the
introduction of third-year internships in all the faculties. Financial support for students is also
substantial, and scholarships of every kind are made available. Faculty and staff assignments are allappropriate, and the educational environment has been appropriately developed in school buildings
and facilities.
Standard 3. Management, Administration and Finance
The University's incorporated entity clearly calls for compliance with laws in the articles ofendowment, and also declares its commitment to management discipline and integrity. In addition,
annual business plans are formulated on the basis of medium-to-long-term plans. Educational
information and financial information are made public in an appropriate manner. The Board ofDirectors holds meetings regularly and also when circumstances require it to deliberate on importantmatters and make decisions. The directors have a good record of attendance at Board meetings. TheUniversity Regulations clearly define the President's authority, and the President's leadership is fully
realized. The University is committed to staff development (SD) and implements workshops and otherkinds of training to heighten the quality and ability of the staff. The Educational Foundation Bunka
Gakuen Business Plan is formulated every year and incorporated in the budget, and plans are being
made in particular to redevelop the campus and renovate educational facilities with a view to thehundredth anniversary celebration of the founding of the University's incorporated entity. Accounting
procedures are being handled properly on the basis of the Accounting Standards for Incorporated
Educational Institutions.
Standard 4. Self-Inspection and Evaluation
The Future Vision Committee, led by the President, decides the basic policy for self-inspection andevaluation. In light of that policy, each department engaged in examination annually uncovers issues
that are in line with the university mission and goals, conducts inspection and evaluation, and carries

out improvements and reforms. A Self-Inspection and Evaluation Report has been prepared every
year starting with the 2006 academic year and the reports are made available on the University website.
The Self-Inspection and Evaluation Reports are arranged in sections on "Current Academic Year
Issues," "Results and Inspection and Evaluation of Measures," and "Issues for the Next AcademicYear" together with implementation of the PDCA cycle.
In summary, the University is engaging seriously in education, research, and administration, andthe morale of faculty and staff as well as the motivation to study on the part of students are both high.
The way in which sewing has been elevated from its long-term status as nothing more than a part ofhousework for the Japanese people to an element of culture imbued with international value under
the name of fashion constitutes a major achievement for the University's incorporated entity, including
the University. There were some matters that needed to be pointed out in connection with thepercentage of total capacity filled, preparation of Faculty Council regulations, and so on. However,these are considered to be issues that the University will certainly be able to overcome by its futureefforts.
Note that with regard to the University's unique initiatives regarding its mission and goals, thegeneral comments on "Standard A. Distinctive education, research, and social contribution," and"Standard B. International interaction" should be referred to.