TOHOKU BUNKA GAKUEN UNIVERSITY（東北文化学園大学）
Evaluation summary
Standard 1. Mission and Objectives, etc.
The University’s mission, goals, and educational and research objectives are clearly prescribed inconcise text in the University and Graduate School Regulations and embody the University’s
individuality and distinctive quality. The goals of the University and Graduate School are incompliance with the School Education Act. In addition to defining symbol words expressing theUniversity’s individuality and distinctive quality, the University is reviewing its educational
objectives in response to social conditions. The University’s mission, goals and educational objectives
are considered and decided by the University overall and have the understanding and support ofexecutives, faculty and staff. Together with the three policies of diploma policy, curriculum policy,and admission policy, they are reflected in the University’s medium-term objectives and plan andmade widely known both on-campus and outside of the University through various printed materials,
internal noticeboards, the University website, the University Intranet, and other means. The necessary
structure and organization for implementing the University’s mission, goals and educational
objectives have been established.
Standard 2. Learning and Teaching
Based on its educational principles, the University’s admission policy is clearly prescribed anddisseminated through printed materials and other means, and a variety of methods for entrant selectionis adopted. The University continues to experience difficulty in securing enrollment quotas and has
been unable to maintain an appropriate number of students. The University’s educational curriculum
is prescribed in accordance with its curriculum policy and disseminated through printed materials andother means. The curriculum policy is compared to the diploma policy and continuity is ensured. Astructure for improving teaching methods has been established and is being implemented. All faculty
arrange office hours for student consultation. Student guidance is provided by way of career education
through lectures, various industry seminars, and other means. Status of achievement of educational
objectives is inspected and evaluated through tuition evaluation questionnaires and improvements
made accordingly. Student Personnel Services and other services provide systematic assistance, andthe University has established various support systems including scholarships and waiving of tuition
fees, extracurricular activities, and healthcare. The University employs the number of full-time facultyrequired under the Standards for Establishment of Universities, carrying out public recruitment andpromotion of faculty. Liberal arts education is overseen by the Academic Administration Committee.
The University grounds and buildings are above the standards prescribed under the Standards for
Establishment of Universities, providing a well-equipped educational environment.
Standard 3. Management, Administration and FinanceItems that must be complied with under the articles of endowment and University and Graduate
School Regulations have been prescribed, and medium-term objectives and plans for achieving
mission and goals have been formulated. The University is in compliance with the School Education
Act, Standards for Establishment of Universities, and other related laws and ordinances. Educational,financial, and other information is made publicly available via the University website as well asCollege and University Portraits (Private Universities). Regulations related to the articles ofendowment and Board of Directors operations have been prescribed and a management andadministration system has been established. The authorities and responsibilities of the President, theChair of the Board of Directors, are clear and working. Selection of directors, auditors, and councilors
is carried out appropriately. The necessary departments and personnel have been allocated to theUniversity's incorporated entity and the University. Staff participate in both internal and external
training workshops/seminars. Financial operations are implemented in accordance with the mediumterm fund balance plan. The University's incorporated entity and University maintain fiscal balancethrough budget implementation in accordance with income. Accounting procedures are carried out
appropriately in accordance with the Accounting Standards for Incorporated Educational Institutions

and other regulations; accounting audits are conducted by auditors and CPAs, who present theiropinions in audit reports.
Standard 4. Self-Inspection and Evaluation
Matters regarding self-inspection and evaluation are prescribed in articles of the University andGraduate School Regulations, with the University’s incorporated entity and the University bothformulating self-inspection and evaluation regulations and establishing a system under which selfinspection and evaluation are carried out annually. Various data related to self-inspection andevaluation are surveyed and collected, and objective self-inspections and evaluations are carried out.
Results of self-inspections and evaluations are shared internally through various committees andcouncils as well as made available to the public via the University website. To ensure that the resultsof self-inspections and evaluations are reflected in future plans, a Future Vision Committee has been
established, and a section addressing “University Reforms” has been included in the incorporated
entity’s “General Reform Plan”, creating mechanisms leading to the enhancement and improvementof university operations.
In summary, educational curriculum/design, organization and environment for education andresearch, and student support systems have been established and are operating in accordance with themission, goals and educational objectives of the University and Graduate School. With regard tomanagement and administration and finance, authorities and responsibilities are clearly prescribedand in operation. With regard to self-inspections and evaluations, systematic initiatives are leading toimprovements and proving effective.
Note that with regard to the University’s unique initiatives regarding its mission and goals, thegeneral comments on “Standard A. Community and social contribution” should be referred to.