GUNMA UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH AND WELFARE（群馬医療福祉大学）
Evaluation summary
Standard 1. Mission and Objectives, etc.
The founding principle of the University is humanity and its educational principle the unity ofknowledge and conduct. Taking these as its credo the mission and goals of the University are clearlystated in its Regulations, which state the objectives of the University as being - in line with the Basic
Act on Education, School Education Act, founding principle and educational principles, - toacademically teach and conduct research into health, medical care and welfare, foster sociallypromising human resources combining sophisticated professional knowledge, techniques andhumanity, thereby contributing to welfare and medical care. Its individuality and distinctive quality
are appropriately reflected in the educational objectives of the undergraduate faculties anddepartments and the graduate school.
The mission, goals and educational objectives are displayed on the University website, publicizedthrough all sorts of opportunities on-campus and outside of the University, and reflected in a mediumto-long-term plan and the three policies of diploma policy, curriculum policy and admission policy.
In addition, an educational and research organization has been suitably constructed according to theUniversity’s mission and goals.
Standard 2. Learning and Teaching
The admission policy is clearly stated and efforts are made to secure full enrollment quotas.
The educational curriculum is systematically arranged in line with the curriculum policy, teaching
methods display innovation and the University strives to provide support for learning and class
instruction. The awarding of credits, certifying of graduation and graduate school completion
standards are clearly shown in the University and Graduate School Regulations and are rigorouslyapplied.
Guidance with regard to social and professional independence include the provision of acompulsory course on career education, and on the extracurricular side a Career Support Center hasbeen set up and is running. The ascertaining and evaluating of the degree to which educational
objectives have been reached is conducted through a student questionnaire to improve tuition and soon, and initiatives are taken towards the improvement of educational content and methods. There is awide selection of student services available, centering on the Student Committee.
The number of faculty satisfies the Standards for Establishment of Universities, and efforts aremade to improve its quality and ability.
The surface area of the University grounds and buildings comply with the Standards for
Establishment of Universities, and an educational environment including libraries etc. are in place,Standard 3. Management, Administration and Finance
The University’s management discipline and integrity is appropriately maintained in line with theShoken Gakuen Educational Foundation articles of endowment and other regulations, while towards
the realization of its mission and goals the Gunma University of Health and Welfare Medium-toLong-Term Plan has been formulated, and continuous efforts are made in this direction.
The Board of Directors operates appropriately pursuant to the articles of endowment, the authority
and responsibilities of the President are stipulated in the University Regulations and a system enabling
the exercise of the President’s leadership has been prepared. Furthermore, the President also serves
as the Chair of the Board of Directors, and communication between the University's incorporated
entity and the University itself as well as decision making are all conducted smoothly. The Board ofCouncilors is operated appropriately and in line with the articles of endowment, and audit by auditors
are also implemented.
An administrative organization requisite for the execution of business is in place, and initiatives toimprove the capability of staff are underway.
A medium-to-long-term fiscal plan has been drawn up, efforts towards suitable financial operations
and securing a fiscal balance are made, and a stable financial base has been established. Accounting

procedures are carried out satisfactorily and accounting audits are implemented.
Standard 4. Self-Inspection and Evaluation
Self-inspection and evaluation are provided for in the University Regulations, and the Gunma
University of Health and Welfare and Gunma University of Health and Welfare Two-year College
Course Self-Inspection and Evaluation Compliance Committee Regulations have been stipulated anda Self-Inspection and Evaluation Compliance Committee established. Evidence-based independentand autonomous self-inspection and evaluation is implemented and the results made known to thepublic through the University’s website. In addition, it is stipulated that independent and autonomous
self-inspections and evaluations are to be conducted in principle over a three-year cycle.
The results of independent and autonomous self-inspection and evaluation are reflected in theannual business plans based on the medium-to-long-term plans centering on the various committees
that have been established on a faculty unit basis, and efforts towards reform are made through aPDCA cycle.
In summary, with humanity as its founding principle philosophy and in order to reach its missions
goals and educational objectives, the University, which takes the unity of knowledge and conduct as
its credo, is operating the preparation of the requisite education and research, and administration
systems and organizations. It is to be hoped that it produces promising human resources in the fieldsof health, medical care, welfare and education, and further contributes to the local community andcontinues to develop.
Note that with regard to the University’s unique initiatives regarding its mission and goals, thegeneral comments on “Standard A. The provision of intellectual property and human and material
resources in the local community” should be referred to.