TAKACHIHO UNIVERSITY（高千穂大学）
Evaluation summary
Standard 1. Mission and Objectives, etc.
Under Article 1 of the University Regulations, the guideline for academic culture of“Progressivity that is always half a step ahead” and the academic culture goals of “Strong in spirit
and sound in mind”, “Fair and free-spirited”, and “International and peace-loving” have beenprescribed as the University’s founding and educational principles. The University’s mission andgoals have been concretely and simply stated in writing in the University Regulations. “Studentimages to cultivate” have been prescribed and clearly stated as the University’s individuality anddistinctive qualities by each undergraduate faculty and graduate school. Furthermore, theUniversity’s mission and goals have been made widely known through the University website,
University Guide, and Course Guidelines.
“Dissemination and thorough understanding of the University’s founding and educational
principles and the mission and goals of the University’s incorporated entity” have been given at thefirst item in the “Seventh Medium-Term Management Plan”; the University’s mission, goals andeducational objectives are reflected in the medium-term plan and three policies of diploma policy,
curriculum policy, and admission policy, and an educational and research organization embodying
the mission, goals and educational objectives has been established.
Standard 2. Learning and Teaching
The aforementioned three policies are clearly prescribed and made public. With regard to thenumber of entrants, high school visits carried out by all faculty and staff has achieved increases inthe enrollment quota-fill rate since the 2015 academic year, with all departments fulfilling theirenrollment quotas for the 2017 academic year.
“Takachoho Safety Net” initiatives are being implemented with the aim of reducing the numberof students who withdraw or are expelled from the University.
Feedback on faculty is obtained through implementation of tuition evaluation questionnaires. Asystem has been established whereby faculty express their opinions regarding questionnaire results
and submit plans for tuition reform, leading to improvements in educational content and methods aswell as learning guidance. Student living support is provided through the collaboration of variousorganizations, with the Student Committee playing a central role. Improvements to student services
are implemented based on the results of student living surveys.
Full-time department faculty are allocated appropriately. University grounds, buildings, libraries,
computer rooms, gymnasium facilities, sporting grounds, and other facilities have been provided
appropriately and an educational environment established.
Standard 3. Management, Administration and Finance
The Board of Directors undertakes strategic decision-making in accordance with the“Medium-Term Management Plan” and “Annual Business Plan”, which are formulated every fiveyears. Furthermore, maneuverable operations are overseen by the Executive Committee, whichholds weekly meetings. A Joint Faculty Council chaired by the University President has been
established; the Faculty Council endeavors to conduct thorough deliberations and deliver swift
decisions, and its authorities and responsibilities are clearly stated. Communication among the Joint
Faculty Council, Undergraduate Faculty Council, Graduate School Committee, and administrative
offices is established. With regard to faculty, promotions are made fairly and impartially according
to merit based on regulations.
Based on the “Medium-Term Management Plan”, business plans and budgeting policies areformulated for each academic year and financial operations are carried out appropriately. TheUniversity has ample financial assets in the form of specific assets and cash and deposits, and its
financial base is stable. Accounting procedures are carried out appropriately, and accounting audits
conducted strictly with the full-time auditors who conduct business audits and auditing firms thatact as independent auditors exchanging opinions.

Standard 4. Self-Inspection and Evaluation
The Executive Committee, which functions as the “Self-Inspection Steering Committee”, holds
meetings on a weekly basis, while the Education and Learning Committee, Division HeadCommittee and Division Head/Section Chief Liaison Meeting, which functions as the“Self-Inspection Implementation Committee” generally meets once a month. Self-inspections andevaluations are carried out based on monthly progress reports and inspection results that arepresented at and discussed at meetings of these committees. Summarizing self-inspection andevaluation activities, the “Annual Business Report and Estimated Financial Statements for thisAcademic Year” and “Business Plan Draft and Budget Proposal for the Next Academic Year” also
play the role of “Self-Inspection and Evaluation Reports”.
The Board of Directors formulates budgeting policies based on the “Medium-Term ManagementPlan” and the Education and Learning Committee and other committees implement inspections andevaluations, while the Executive Committee oversees University operations overall. These organs
prepare activity reports and financial statements, and the process of formulating business plans andbudget plans for the following academic year is carried out as a PDCA cycle within self-inspectionand evaluation activities. Furthermore, by reflecting the results of evaluations conducted throughthe preparation of activity reports and financial statements in plans for the following academic year,
the University is constructing and functionally implementing mechanisms for improving andenhancing university operations.
In summary, based on academic culture guidelines and goals established as the University’sfounding and educational principles, organic collaboration is achieved among the University’s
educational and research system, management and administrative system, and faculty and stafforganization, and operations are carried out appropriately in accordance with the relevant laws andordinances. In future, it is anticipated that the University will continue to strongly emphasize its
distinctive quality and originality, nurturing human resources with practical specializations.
Note that with regard to the University’s unique initiatives regarding its mission and goals, thegeneral comments on “Standard A. International cooperation” and “Standard B. Social contribution”
should be referred to.