COMPARISON BETWEEN THE MID-TERM PLANS AND ANNUAL PLANS FOR FY 2008 AND 2009

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MID-TERM PLANS

FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

I Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education /research conducted at the University

I Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education /research conducted at the University

1. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding education

Item(1) Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding educational achievement
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The University of Aizu（ア） 【Undergraduate School】

1. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding education

FY 2008 ANNUAL PLANS
I Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality ofeducation / research conducted at the University
Item(1) Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding educational achievement
ア
The University of Aizu（ア） 【Undergraduate School】

1. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding education(1) Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding educational achievement

ア
The University of Aizu（ア） 【Undergraduate School】ａRestructuring of the academic departments will be carried out in order to conduct education andresearch conforming to progress made in computer science and engineering and the computersociety.

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The departments, the "Department of Computer Software" and the "Department of Computer
Hardware" were integrated into a new department, the "Department of Computer Science andEngineering." In line with this reorganization, the new curriculum will be started and effectively
operated.

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The departments, the "Department of Computer Software" and the "Department ofComputer Hardware" were integrated into a new department, the "Department ofComputer Science and Engineering." In line with this reorganization, the new
curriculum will be started and effectively operated.

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Striving to nurture individuals with proposal-making ability, practical expertise, creativeness and an
entrepreneurial spirit, so that they will be competitive in society, human resources will be
developed while fostering abilities in solving daily issues in a scientific manner, making use ofcreativeness and innovative and useful ideas in individual students, with which students can copewith changes in the future.

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Efforts shall be made for smooth operation of programs which respect the expectations and selfinitiative of students, including SCCPs, the Aizu IT Nisshinkan Project and graduation thesis writing.

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Efforts will be for smooth operation of programs which respect the expectations
and self-initiative of students, including SCCPs, the Aizu IT Nisshinkan Project andgraduation thesis writing.

ｃWith the foundation of logical thinking based on knowledge of mathematics and physics, in addition
to knowledge of a broad range of humanities, social sciences, computer ethics and intellectual
property, acquiring competence in computer science and engineering shall be aimed for. In addition
to maintenance and improvement of students' basic health and physical strength which will be thebasis of their campus life through health and physical education courses, etc., efforts fordevelopment of cheerful, flexible and well-rounded students shall be made.

ｃc. Curriculum advisors shall play a central role in encouraging students to earn academic
credits in a well-planned manner.

ｃWith regard to general education courses and physical activities in the new
curriculum , the Center for Cultural Research and Studies shall play a central role inencouraging students to at least earn minimum number of academic credits in thesecategories required for graduation, with efforts to smoothly operate the new
curriculum.

ｄIndividuals who have reliable skills and basic knowledge in the field of information andtelecommunications focused on software and system design, and have attained fundamental
knowledge in software engineering will be nurtured.

ｄd. Efforts shall be made for smooth management of the "Software Engineering Track"
established as a typical set of courses for students to acquire skills and the latest knowledge
related to software engineering.

ｄContents of courses related to software engineering will be improved as a typicalset of courses for students to acquire skills and the latest knowledge related tosoftware engineering.

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The University shall aim at increasing the percentage of students who have obtained computerrelated certification (certification for engineers of basic information technology: from the current
25% to 50%, certification for software technical engineers: from the current 7% to 15%) byencouraging students to take relevant examinations.

ｅe-1. Preparatory courses for "Information-Technology Engineers Examinations" shall be offered ascourses allotted academic credits.
e-2. Transportation service shall be provided for students who take certification examinations forbasic information technology engineers.
e-3. Grants shall be provided to successful students who passed certification examinations andacquired the certification for basic information technology engineers to encourage them to upgrade
their skills.

ｅe-1. Preparatory courses for "Information-Technology Engineers Examinations"shall be offered as courses allotted academic credits.
e-2. Transportation service shall be provided for students who take certification
examinations for basic information technology engineers.
e-3. Grants shall be provided to successful students who passed certification
examinations and acquired the certification for basic information technology engineers toencourage them to upgrade their skills.

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For students who have aspirations to continue studying at the Graduate School, researchoriented education will be further promoted.

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For instruction of SCCP and graduation theses, more advanced-level contents with high relevanceto research to be conducted at the Graduate School shall be provided to students.

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For instruction of SCCP and graduation theses, more advanced-level contents with highrelevance to research to be conducted at the Graduate School shall be provided to
students.

ｇConsistency between upper division general education at the Undergraduate School andspecialized education at the Graduate School shall be pursued. At the same time, depending onundergraduate students needs, they shall be able to acquire academic credits from the Graduate
School as well.

ｇg. Efforts shall be made in encouraging students to take graduate courses.

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Methods to allow undergraduate students to take graduate courses andacquirecredits for the courses will be deliberated on by the Academic Affairs Committee,
as an agreement on such methods must be obtained from faculty members.

ｈHighly professional English language education shall be provided centered on faculty members who
are native-like speakers of English and who have doctoral degrees (PhD) in relevant fields, aiming
at acquisition of English language skills to be of practical use for research and development in thefield of computer science, as well as in the international business scene.

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The Center for Language Research will play a central role in conducting English language education
useful for computer science and engineering toward the goal of students' presentation of
graduation theses in English.

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The Center for Language Research will play a central role in conducting English
language education useful for computer science and engineering toward the goal of
students' presentation of graduation theses in English.

ⅰStudents shall be encouraged to take English proficiency tests in order to demonstrate theirEnglish proficiency, so that 80% of students shall take such tests by the time of their graduation.

ⅰ

grants will be given toi-1. In order to continue to encourage students to upgrade their skills,
students who acquired high scores in English proficiency tests such as TOEIC and TOEFL.

ⅰi-1. Grants shall be given to students who acquired high scores in English proficiency
tests such as TOEIC and TOEFL to encourage students to upgrade their skills.

i-2. The TOEIC Institutional Special Program shall be continued in order to offer students
TOEIC tests at the University of Aizu

i-2. The TOEIC Institutional Special Program shall be continued in order to offer
students TOEIC tests at the University of Aizu

i-3. For students convenience in taking TOEFL tests, the University of Aizu shall continue serving
as a test site for Internet-based TOEFL tests.

i-3. For students convenience in taking TOEFL tests, the University of Aizu shallcontinue serving as a test site for Internet-based TOEFL tests.

（イ） 【The Graduate School】（イ） 【The Graduate School】（イ） 【The Graduate School】ａRestructuring of the fields of study of the Graduate School will be carried out in order to conduct
education and research conforming to progress made in computer science and engineering and thecomputer society.

ａa. Smooth operation of the department, the "Graduate Department of Computer and Information
Systems" which has integrated the former two graduate departments, and the "Graduate
Department of Information Technology and Project Management" will be focused on.

ａSmooth operation of the new department, the "Graduate Department of Computerand Information Systems" which will integrate the existing two graduate
departments, and the "Graduate Department of Information Technology and ProjectManagement" will be focused on.

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Education shall be conducted to foster individuals who are interested in integration of multiple
fields of specialization.

ｂb. Creative factory seminars, in which seminars and collaborative research involving multiple
laboratories are promoted, will continue.

ｂCreative factory seminars, in which seminars and collaborative research involving
multiple laboratories are promoted, will continue.

ｃ

The Center for Language Research shall conduct research on methods of teaching scientificEnglish expressions, and shall at the same time, use these results to conduct English education ascommon courses of the Graduate School.

ｃc. English tests shall be given to Master's students on a periodic basis in order to confirm
development of students' language skills.
In addition, courses to improve students English proficiency in the Master s Program at theGraduate School shall be offered .

ｃGiving Master's students English tests both at the time of entrance and completionof the program will be deliberated on in order to confirm development of students'
language skills.
In addition, consideration of establishment of new inter-graduate departmental courses
to improve students English proficiency in the Master s Program at the Graduate
School shall be continued.

ｄConsideration shall be given to establish programs flexible enough to accept students who havealready started their professional careers.

ｄd. Course durations convenient for the attendance by working people will be established byincreasing the number of intensive courses and other measures.

ｄCourse durations convenient for the attendance by working people will be establishedby increasing the number of intensive courses and other measures.

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Concerning conferment of doctoral degrees, efforts shall be made to increase the number ofindividuals to whom degrees will be conferred, utilizing the system for conferment of doctoral
degrees based on theses submitted by people not enrolled at the Graduate School and students
who withdrew from the program following fulfillment of the standard academic residence
requirement, while maintaining the quality of doctoral theses.

The Junior College Division

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e-1. Supervision of students by more than one faculty member will be put into practice on a trial
basis, in order to increase the number of students who successfully complete relevant graduate
programs, and to ensure thorough management of progress made on research.
e-2. Utilization of the "Ronpaku degree" system for individuals outside the University and forformer students who withdrew from the Graduate School after satisfaction of the minimum
residence requirement will be discussed.

The Junior College Divisionイe-1. Supervision of students by more than one faculty member will be put into practiceon a trial basis, in order to increase the number of students who successfully complete
relevant graduate programs.
e-2. In-depth management of students progress regarding research by researchadvisors shall be implemented.

The Junior College Division（ア） Students shall attain knowledge regarding methodologies and technical theories through practicaleducation including experiments, practical training, and exercises based on fundamental knowledge
in their specialized fields. This will give them motivation in their studies to proactively take onchallenges,, and it will facilitate fostering of human resources with the abilities to take action andachieve results.

（ア） Students will be asked to resolve problems in their graduation research seminars, special exercise
assignments, and experiments, practical training, and exercises, utilizing fundamental knowledge intheir specialized fields to their best advantage. This will facilitate fostering of not only acquisitionof knowledge and technical skills, but also skills in deductive reasoning, application, and creativity.

（イ） To develop well-rounded individuals and to instill motivation for learning on their own initiative,
improvement of the curriculum will be carried out so that students can become successful
members of society for the rest of their lives. Students will be educated in special small-classexercise environments, so that the Junior College can be aware of students' progress and theirambitions regarding career plans, and be given motivation regarding their studies and lifework, etc.

（イ） In addition to provision of guidance programs at the time of admission and at the（イ） In addition to provision of guidance programs at the time of admission and at the beginning of the
beginning of the first and second semesters to give advice to students regarding
first and second semesters to give advice to students regarding completion of their studies, facultycompletion of their studies, faculty from each of the departments, centered around thefrom each of the departments, centered around the members of the Student Health and Welfare
members of the Student Health and Welfare Committee, will give students motivation to
Committee, will give students motivation to complete their studies in a systematic and miltifaceted manner.
complete their studies systematically .

（ウ） Improvement of liberal arts and upper-division courses will be carried out to develop broad cultural
knowledge and high level ethical perspectives, so that students will capable of making appropriate
decisions and acquire general competencies.

（ウ） The Junior College will foster decision making abilities and general competencies in its liberal arts
courses and upper-division courses by providing students with knowledge and perspectives over abroad range of fields outside of their fields of specialization to develop abilities to synergize,
diversify, and apply acquired knowledge.

（ウ） The Junior College will foster decision making abilities and general competencies in its
liberal arts courses and upper-division courses by providing students with knowledge andperspectives over a broad range of fields outside of their fields of specialization todevelop abilities to synergize, diversify, and apply acquired knowledge.

（エ） Upper-division courses will be improved so that students can acquire creative processing
capabilities to identify and resolve problems regarding projects that they work on, to adjust to thechanging of times, and to address specific situations in an appropriate manner.

（エ） Education utilizing a format where students identify and resolve current problems regarding
assigned themes will be improved, centered around specialized courses, graduation researchseminars, and special exercise assignments.

（エ） Education utilizing a format where students identify and resolve problems regarding
assigned themes will be improved, centered around specialized courses, graduation
research seminars, and special exercise assignments.

3（ア） Students will be asked to resolve problems in their graduation research seminars, special
exercise assignments, and experiments, practical training, and exercises, utilizing
fundamental knowledge in their specialized fields to their best advantage. This will
facilitate fostering of not only acquisition of knowledge and technical skills, but also skills
in deductive reasoning, application, and creativity.

COMPARISON BETWEEN MID-TERM PLANS AND ANNUAL PLANS FOR FY 2008 AND 2009
FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

MID-TERM PLANS
I Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education /research conducted at the University
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1. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding education

FY 2008 ANNUAL PLANS

I Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education /research conducted at the University
Item（2）Measures to be taken for achievement of goals regarding educational content

1. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding education（2）Measures to be taken for achievement of goals regarding educational content

I Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality ofeducation / research conducted at the University
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1. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding education（2）Measures to be taken for achievement of goals regarding educational content

ア ア Specific measures regarding selection of students in accordance with policy of acceptance（ア） of admitted students (admission policy)ａ (ｱ) The University of Aizu
a Undergraduate School

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（ア）
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Specific measures regarding selection of students in accordance with policy of acceptance ofadmitted students (admission policy)(ｱ) The University of Aizu
a Undergraduate School

ア ア Specific measures regarding selection of students in accordance with policy of（ア） acceptance of admitted students (admission policy)ａ (ｱ) The University of Aizu
a Undergraduate School（ａ） Increasing student capacity shall be considered at the Undergraduate School.

（ａ）

Increasing student capacity for the Undergraduate School shall be deliberated on by the Deansand Directors Council.

（ａ） Increasing student capacity for the Undergraduate School shall be deliberated on by theDeans and Directors Council.

(b) (New)(b) Activities of the Admission Center shall be improved, including investigation andresearch on methods for selection of successful applicants and public relations forrecruiting of students.

(b)

(New)

（ｂ） Students with a sense of purpose in the specific field, computer science and engineering, shall(c) be actively admitted to the University.

（ｂ）
(c)

The Admissions Center shall be responsible for analysis and evaluation of situations
regarding applications for admission and results from entrance examinations up toacademic year 2008, based on the admission policy, so that measures to increase
effectiveness in ensuring applicants for admission can be discussed and implemented.

（ｂ） Based on the admission policy, public relations activities to attract more students shall be
proactively implemented with the help from faculty members and students.

（ｃ） As mathematics and English are indispensable and fundamental subjects for studying computer(d) science and engineering, questions shall be given focusing on mathematics and English.

（ｃ)
(d)

The entrance examinations will continue to place an emphasis on mathematics and English.

（ｃ） Results from the previous year s entrance examinations shall be evaluated and selection
methods shall be examined by the Admissions Center.
The entrance examinations will continue to place an emphasis on mathematics andEnglish.

Administrative staff will be placed at the Admissions Center to expand and enrich theactivities of the Center.

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（ｄ） Special admissions: Admission by recommendation for applicants residing in the Prefecture(e) (admission capacity: 20% of the entire admission capacity), which has been conducted since
opening of the University, shall continue to be conducted. In addition, admission byrecommendation for applicants all over Japan shall be conducted and improved .

（d)
(e)

Situations regarding applications for admission up toacademic year 2008 and results fromentrance examinations, etc. shall be analyzed and evaluated by the Admissions Center, so thatthe admission capacity for special selection can be reviewed and so that excellent
students can be ensured.

（ｄ） Results from the previous year s entrance examinations shall be evaluated by the
Admissions Center, so that the present system for special selection can be more firmly
established.

（ｅ） For the purpose of providing students opportunities to enjoy university education at a stage of(f) education earlier than in the conventional Japanese school system, a system that allows
second-year high-school students to be admitted (early admission) shall be introduced, aiming at
nurturing human resources with broadened horizons and flexible thinking that promote creative
research that can contribute to the world in the future.

（e)
(f)

Situations regarding applications for admission up toacademic year 2008 and results fromentrance examinations, etc. shall be analyzed and evaluated by the Admissions Center, so thatthe present system for early admission can be more firmly established.

（ｅ） Results from the previous year s entrance examinations shall be evaluated by the
Admissions Center, so that the present system for early admission can be more firmly
established.

(g)

(New)

(g)

A university dormitory shall be established to help students study at the University withoutanxiety while they take up residency in the dormitory.

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The Graduate School(New)
In order to help students increase motivation to study and spend their campus life withpeace of mind, a plan for establishment of a university dormitory shall be made, in parallelwith discussion on rules for management of the dormitory.

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The Graduate Schoolｂ（ａ） Educational environments shall be improved through offering of more conversion courses forstudents graduating from undergraduate schools who majored in fields other than computer
related fields, to help them become oriented to studies in computer science, so that a wide
range of students can be accepted.

（ａ）

Concerning increase of the number of conversion courses offered, it shall continue to be
examined, also taking into consideration links with the Undergraduate School（ａ） Concerning increase of the number of conversion courses offered, it shall continue tobe examined , also taking into consideration links with the Undergraduate School（ｂ） Concerning methods for acceptance of mid-career professionals, change of periods ofenrollment, such as long-term and one-year enrollment systems, in addition to improvement of
convenience for commute by opening nighttime and holiday classes at satellite offices shall beconsidered.

（ｂ）

Arrangement of convenient course durations and opportunities for people to remotely
attend University of Aizu courses by increasing the number of intensive courses and othermeasures shall be discussed .

（ｂ） Course durations convenient for attendance by working people will be taken into
consideration by increasing the number of intensive courses and other measures.
In addition, detailed work in preparation for establishment of a satellite campus inTokyo will be started.

（ｃ） Selection of international students for admission to the Graduate School has been carried out
without applicants having to come to Japan. Acceptance of excellent international students
shall be implemented by means of cooperation, agreements, treaties, etc. with universities inother countries.

（ｃ）

Efforts will be made to recruit excellent students from overseas universities based on the Dual
Degree Program, etc.

（ｃ） Efforts will be made to recruit excellent students from overseas universities basedon the Dual Degree Program, etc.

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The Graduate School

（ｄ） Early admission/early entrance which allows third-year students of the Undergraduate School toenter the Graduate School shall be continuously implemented.

(e)

(New)

（ｄ）

In order to acquire excellent students, early admission into the Graduate School (early university
entrance) shall be widely publicized.

(e)

(New)

In order to enhance motivations of students in their first or second year to proceed to the
Graduate School, a program which allows students to complete the undergraduate program
and the master s program of the University in a well-planned and efficient manner shall be
implemented.

（ｄ） In order to acquire excellent students, early admission into the Graduate School (early
university entrance) shall be widely publicized.

A Five-Year Program for Completion of Undergraduate and Master s Programs throughIntegration of the Programs shall be made well-known to students, so that this program
can be more firmly established.

（イ） The Junior College Divisionａ Securing recruiting of highly motivated students shall be worked on in a strategic manner,
taking into account the Junior College Division's policy regarding recruiting of students to be
accepted for admission to the College will focus on securing highly motivated students who
understand the College's educational missions and objectives.

（イ）ａ（イ） The Junior College Division
The Junior College Division
taking into account ａ The Junior College Division's admission policies for each of the departments will focus on
Securing of excellent students shall be worked on in a strategic manner,
the Junior College Division's admission policy will focus on securing highly motivated students
securing highly motivated students who understand the College's educational missions
who understand the College's educational missions and objectives.
and objectives.

（ａ） Specific details regarding policies of each of the departments for acceptance of students foradmission will be announced and publicized via the College's website.

（ａ）(a) Specific details regarding policies of each of the departments for acceptance of students foradmission will be announced and publicized via the open campus events and in the College's
introductory pamphlet and the website. Also, these policies shall be reflected on policies forinterviews for selection of successful applicants by recommendation and the second
period general selection, as well as for making exam questions for the first period general
selection. The admission policy will also be explained to students at different times
including the orientation meeting for new
students.

6（ａ） Specific details regarding admission policies for each of the departments will beannounced and publicized via the open campus events and in the College's introductory
pamphlet and the website.

（ｂ） Public relations activities will be improved through visits to high schools, explanatory meetings
regarding extension of studies held at high schools and other venues, and open campus events.

（ｂ）(b-1) High school visitations will be held in August and September for high schools within the
Prefecture. Trends pertaining to students' progression in seeking further education andemployment willl be studied in addition to provision of information regarding the situations ofcurrently enrolled students and graduates from the College, while carrying out public relations
and advertisement for the College, based on responsibilities delegated to all faculty members.
Visits to high schools outside the prefecture will also be carried out, based on careful selectionof schools for which publicity can be expected to have significan effects.
(b-2) Efforts will be made to delegate responsibilities to faculty members to proactively
participate in events sponsored by companies that plan events for students who intend to takeentrance examinations, newspaper companies, and explanatory meetings and educational
advancement guidance meetings, regarding public relations activities. The College will also
participate in educational advancement guidance meetings held outside the Prefecture,(b-3) Provision of clearer information pertaining to entrance examinations, the admission policy
for each of the three departments, educational content, and employment/advancement to higher
educational programs will be offered at Open Campus events, while extending PR activities,
utilizing companies which plan advertising publications. Efforts will also be made in increasing
interest and understanding by providing opportunities for firsthand observation of the College's
educational content and educational environment through participation in events such as mocklectures, open lectures, and observational visits regarding the College's facilities and equipment.
(b-4) The Open campus will continue to be held in conjunction with the College's festival, andthe College will be prepared to conduct question and answer sessions for students who request
consultations, and the participation of their parents or guardians will be welcomed.

(b-5) Model students of the Junior College Division will be dispatched to high schools they
graduated from as home-coming reporters to provide high school students with informationon the Junior College Division, in order to attract more prospective students.

（ｂ） (b-1) High school visitations will be held in August and September for high schools within
the Prefecture. Trends pertaining to students' progression in seeking further educationand employment will be studied in addition to provision of information regarding thesituations of currently enrolled students and graduates from the College, while carryingout public relations and advertisement for the College, based on responsibilities delegatedto all faculty members. Visits to high schools outside the prefecture will also be carriedout, based on careful selection of schools for which publicity can be expected to havesignificant effects.
(b-2) Efforts will be made to delegate responsibilities to faculty members to proactively
participate in events sponsored by companies that plan events for students who intend
to take entrance examinations, newspaper companies, and explanatory meetings andeducational advancement guidance meetings, regarding public relations activities. The
College will also participate in educational advancement guidance meetings held
outside the Prefecture,(b-3) Provision of clearer information pertaining to entrance examinations, the admission
policy for each of the three departments, educational content, andemployment/advancement to higher educational programs will be offered at Open
Campus events, while extending PR activities, utilizing companies which plan
advertising publications. Efforts will also be made in increasing interest andunderstanding by providing opportunities for firsthand observation of the College's
educational content and educational environment through participation in events suchas mock lectures, open lectures, and observational visits regarding the College's facilities
and equipment.
(b-4) The Open campus will continue to be held in conjunction with the College's
festival, and the College will be prepared to conduct question and answer sessions
for students who request consultations, and the participation of their parents or
guardians will be welcomed.
(b-5) Effective activities for publicity other than those described above will beconsidered, such as posting of educational advancement network information lists.

（ｃ） Efforts will be made in public relations for the College while promoting linkage, etc. with highschools through holding of new dispatched lectures by faculty members of the College at highschools.

（ｃ）(c) A system of dispatched lectures for high schools will be implemented. Efforts will be made inpromotion and PR for the College to provide motivation and to help students find an interest inacademics, giving them broader perspectives regarding their future career plans by offering easily
understood, specialized lectures at high schools.
Regarding university-high school collaboration, based on the agreement on university high school
collaboration with Fukushima Prefecture Gakuho High School, the College will send faculty
members to the high school and accept Gakuho students for courses offered at the College. In
addition to this, based on the agreement on university high school collaboration with Yamagata
City Commercial High School, faculty members of the College will conduct remote lectures, etc.
for the high school.

（ｃ） A system of dispatched lectures for high schools will be implemented . Efforts will bemade in promotion and PR for the College to provide motivation and to help students findan interest in academics, giving them broader perspectives regarding their future careerplans by offering easily understood, specialized lectures at high schools.
Regarding university-high school collaboration, based on the agreement on
university high school collaboration with Fukushima Prefecture Gakuho High School,
the College will send faculty members to the high school and accept Gakuho
students for courses offered at the College. In addition to this, based on theagreement on university high school collaboration with Yamagata City Commercial
High School, faculty members of the College will conduct remote lectures, etc. forthe high school.

（ｄ） Improvement of tools supporting public relation activities such as introductory pamphlets, theCollege's website, and published announcements will be made.

（ｄ）(d-1) Reassessment of the College's introductory pamphlets will be conducted, and theCollege's educational objectives and admission policies, etc. will be publicized in an easily
understood manner. Further improvements in the descriptions regarding the College's
educational missions, educational content, and facilities and equipment will also be made. In
addition, leaflets (digest version) and posters of the Junior College Division will be created.

（ｄ） (d-1) Reassessment of the College's introductory pamphlets will be conducted, and theCollege's educational objectives and admission policies, etc. will be publicized in an easily
understood manner. Further improvements in the descriptions regarding the College's
educational missions, educational content, and facilities and equipment will also be made .

(d-2) The College's website will be made more user-friendly and further improvements will bemade in provision of information pertaining to entrance examinations, curriculums, campus life,
careers after graduation, and activities for contribution to the local region. Starting from AY
2009, the Junior College Division's website will be made accessible from mobile phones.

7(d-2) The College's website will be made more user-friendly and further improvements
will be made in provision of information pertaining to entrance examinations, curriculums,
campus life, careers after graduation, and activities for contribution to the local region.

（e） (New)A new web-based means of publicity of the Junior College Division which will allow directaccess by perspective students and their parents shall be started, and a system for
publicity of the Junior College Division which involves graduates in PR activities will be
discussed.

(e)

(New)
(e-1) Publicity of admission information of the Junior College Division through commercial
websites which provide information of universities for prospective students and theirguardians will be implemented.
(e-2) A system for publicity of the Junior College Division which involves graduates in PR
activities will be discussed.

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The suitability of the College's entrance examination systems will be reviewed, and necessary
revisions will be made, if necessary.

ｂｂ-1 Entrance examination systems will be reviewed through implementation of measures suchas studies conducted regarding results from surveys given to students, and necessary revisions
will be made if necessary.

ｂb-2 Review of the entrance examination systems will continue, centered around the entrance
examination system for admission by recommendation. The existing entrance examination
system shall be revised as needed.
c

(New)

c

In order to attract more entrants to the Junior College Division, contents of education
shall be improved on a stable basis and its facilities and equipment shall be improved andrenewed in a well-planned manner.

ｂ-1 Entrance examination systems will be reviewed through implementation of measures
such as studies conducted regarding results from surveys given to students, andnecessary revisions will be made if necessary.
b-2 Review of the entrance examination systems will be conducted, centered aroundthe entrance examination system for admission by recommendation, aiming at further
improvement.

c-1 Discussion on improvement of educational contents shall continue under theleadership of the Academic Affairs and Welfare Committee, taking into account needs ofthe times.
c-2 The air-conditioning equipment and the counseling room shall be renovated, along withrenewal of other equipment for use in education and research. With regard to thedormitory which has deteriorated due to age, an investigation will start for possible
improvements.
c-3 Results regarding improvement of educational contents and renovation of facilities andequipment shall be made public through the College's website on a timely basis.

イ イ Specific measures to be taken for preparation of educational programs to meet with the（ア） University's policy on educationａ (ｱ) The University of Aizu
ａ Undergraduate School

イ
（ア）
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イ Specific measures to be taken for preparation of educational programs to meet with the
University's policy on education(ｱ) The University of Aizu
ａ Undergraduate School

イ イ Specific measures to be taken for preparation of educational programs to meet with（ア） the University's policy on educationａ (ｱ) The University of Aizu
ａ Undergraduate School（ａ） First-year students shall study both specialized courses and basic education courses, andcurriculum shall be designed, taking into consideration a broad range of studies for accumulationof knowledge regarding specialized education, focusing attention on student understanding, shallbe designed.

（ａ）

A systematic curriculum consisting of three course groups, i.e. the general education course
group, the English language course group, and the specialized course group, will allow students toselect courses in these categories at their own discretion from their first year and on.

（ａ） A systematic curriculum consisting of three course groups, i.e. the general education
course group, the English language course group, and the specialized course group,
will allow students to select courses in these categories at their own discretionfrom their first year and on.

（ｂ） The curriculum shall be revised based on international standards in order to improve knowledge
and skills to be provided to students, tailored to progress in computer science and technology,
and respond to the demands of the times.

（ｂ）

Efforts will be made to smoothly administer the new curriculum created on the basis of thelatest trends in fields of computer science and engineering.

（ｂ） Efforts will be made to smoothly administer the new curriculum created on thebasis of the latest trends in fields of computer science and engineering.

（ｃ） Education shall be provided to nurture individuals with practical knowledge and skills regarding
software technology in order to meet the needs of society.

（ｃ）

Efforts will be made to smoothly administer the track system established according to society's
demands and to help student acquire practical knowledge and skills in a systematic manner.

（ｃ） Efforts will be made to smoothly administer the track system establishedaccordingto society's demands and to help student acquire practical knowledge and skills in asystematic manner.

（ｄ） Based upon technical terminology related to computers, instruction on useful English expressionsin specialized fields shall be provided to students.

（ｄ）

English language education at the University are conducted at two different levels in parallel foreach semester, i.e. "reception" with a focus on listening and reading, and "production" with afocus on speaking and writing for students studying computer science and engineering, with theCenter of Language Research playing a central role in this endeavor.

（ｄ） English language education at the University will be conducted at two different
levels, i.e. "reception" and "production" for students studying computer scienceand engineering, with the Center of Language Research playing a central role.

ｂb The Graduate School(a) Master's Program

ｂ

ｂ
(a)

b The Graduate School(a) Master's Program

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Master's Program

（ａ） Standardization of the term system with the Undergraduate School shall be examined in order to① deepen correlation with Undergraduate School education.

（ａ）①

Issues pertaining to unification of the academic term systems used by Undergraduate andGraduate Schools shall be clarified.

（ａ） Issues pertaining to unification of the academic term systems used by Undergraduate
and Graduate Schools shall be clarified.

（ｂ） Consistency of curriculum with the Undergraduate School education shall be improved by② operating in conjunction with research-driven education at the Undergraduate School so that
Undergraduate School students who are planning to go on to the Graduate School can conduct
research, once they are in the Graduate School.

（ｂ）②

Curriculums of the Graduate School corresponding to the new curriculum of the Undergraduate
School shall be considered.

（ｂ） Curriculums of the Graduate School corresponding to the new curriculum of theUndergraduate School shall be considered.

（ｃ） Curricula shall be flexibly reviewed to promote education including revision of courses and③ subjects to nurture individuals with practical knowledge and skills regarding software technology
in order to meet the needs of society.

（ｃ）③

The Leading-edge IT Specialist Program shall be smoothly managed in order to conduct
practical education for fostering of software specialists.

（ｃ） The Leading-edge IT Specialist Program shall be inaugurated in order to conduct
practical education for fostering of software specialists.

（ｄ） General courses common to the fields of study of the Graduate School shall be provided as④ basic courses for the Graduate School.

（ｄ）④

Regarding regular courses, core courses shall be selected for each field of study, so thatstudents can concentrate on these core courses in their fields of study and can takeother regular courses in other fields of study.

（ｄ） (d-1) New subjects which should be recognized as inter-departmental courses for the
Graduate School of Computer Science and Engineering of the University of Aizu shall be
examined.
(d-2) New courses which should be offered to students as inter-departmental courses
for respective graduate departments shall be examined.
(d-3) The Center for Language Research shall continue to examine inter-departmental
courses to improve students English proficiency.

（ｅ） Proactively collaborating with society, unique and creative educational measures at the⑤ University shall be conducted such as creative factory seminars, which aim at active
collaboration between students in order to return research achievements to society.

（ｅ）⑤

Creative Factory Seminar presentations shall continue and the achievements of seminars shallbe evaluated by the Academic Affairs Committee members, in order to fulfill the quality of theseminars.

（ｅ） Creative Factory Seminar presentations shall continue and the achievements of seminars
shall be evaluated by the Academic Affairs Committee members, in order to fulfill thequality of the seminars.

（ｆ） Education, so that students will be able to give internationally viable presentations will be offered,⑥ such as encouraging students to listen to various presentations beyond their majors and gradelevels to acquire broad fields of knowledge, and also implementing presentation seminars so thatstudents can receive effective presentation skill training, shall be provided.

（ｆ）⑥

Presentations by students suitable for international settings shall be aimed for through arequirement for students in the Leading-edge IT Specialist Program to present their researchachievements at international conferences , while efforts are made to improve presentation
seminars.

（ｆ） Presentations by students suitable for international settings shall be aimed forthrough a requirement for students in the Leading-edge IT Specialist Program topresent their research achievements at international conferences.

⑦

(New)

⑦

(New)
In order to respond to emerging needs for education and research which take into accountadvancements in integration and blending of learning and contribution to local regions andcommunities, and to improve the quality of education, cooperation with other universities
in terms of education and preparation of joint research curriculums shall be discussed.

ｃ(b)Doctoral Program（ａ） Individuals who can become independent researchers in the future shall be nurtured through① experiencing research activities as collaborative research partners with faculty members aiming
at achieving goals of high standards with utilizing the RA system.

Investigations and discussions shall be made, focusing on possible areas of education andresearch for joint graduate programs which can be realized in cooperation with othergraduate schools.

ｃ(b)Doctoral Program

c

（ａ）
①

From the perspective of nurturing researchers, further utilization of the RA system shall be
aimed for.

(a) From the perspective of nurturing researchers, further utilization of the RA system shallbe aimed for.

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Doctoral Program

（ｂ） Advanced training regarding research methodologies, etc. shall be implemented in special② seminars and special research.

（ｂ）②(b) Supervision of students by more than one faculty member will be put into practice on a trial
basis.

(b) Supervision of students by more than one faculty member will be put into practiceon a trial basis.

（イ） The Junior College Division（イ）

The Junior College Division（イ） The Junior College Divisionａ

A curriculum will be established where students will acquire specialized knowledge and skills
efficiently over a short period of time.

ａ-1

computer-related courses, these courses
In order to increase efficiency of education ofshall be offered at an early juncture of the curriculum, so that students can acquirecomputer literacy. Also, experiments, practical training, and exercises centered aroundcomputer related courses will be appropriately scheduled, so that students can acquire
knowledge regarding relevant methodologies and technical theories over a short period oftime.

ａ-1 Along with measures by the College to increase the efficiency of education, students
will acquire computer literacy , and also acquire knowledge regarding methodologies andtechnical theories over a short period of time through experiments, practical training, andexercises centered around computer related courses .

ａ

A curriculum will be established where students will acquire specialized knowledge and skills
efficiently over a short period of time.

ａ-2

Graduation research seminars and special exercise assignments will be conducted in small-sizedclass settings. Assigned research themes must be completed between one year to one and ahalf years. Students' are given motivation through the mutual two-way communication between
faculty and students, and are thus able to acquire knowledge of methodologies and technicaltheories.

ａ-2 Graduation research seminars and special exercise assignments will be conducted insmall-sized class settings. Assigned research themes must be completed between one
year to one and a half years. Students' are given motivation through the mutual twoway communication between faculty and students, and are thus able to acquire
knowledge of methodologies and technical theories.

ｂ〇○ General Education Coursesｂ〇Regarding courses and content of liberal arts courses, making correlations between upperdivision courses will be carried out. Courses will also be offered so that students' needs can bereflected in the courses.

〇
・○ Upper-division Courses
・ Systematic Organization of Curriculums○ General Education Courses
Effective placement of correlated courses and correspondence with faculty members in chargeof specialized courses in each of the departments will be carried out, while making use of resultsof student surveys.

ｂ〇○ General Education Courses
Effective placement of correlated courses and correspondence with faculty members
in charge of specialized courses in each of the departments
will be carried out, while
making use of results of student surveys.

〇
・○ Upper-division Courses
・ Systematic Organization of Curriculums〇
・（ａ） Efforts will be made to improve educational programs with concentration on small-classeducational environments.

（ａ）

Education will be conducted focusing on small-class educational environments with mutual twoway communication in graduation research courses and seminars（ａ） Education will be conducted focusing on small-class educational environments withmutual two-way communication in graduation research courses and seminars（ｂ） Promotion of increasing awareness of objectives and systematic completion of courses will be
carried out, and course completion models will be provided to students.

（ｂ）

Advice regarding completion of studies will be carried out by providing models created forcompletion of courses according to learning objectives for each of the departments, courses
and areas , and these models will be provided to students at the time of admission to theCollege, at the beginning of the first and second semesters, and at guidance meetings.

（ｂ） Advice regarding completion of studies will be carried out by providing models created forcompletion of courses according to learning objectives for each of the departments, andthese models will be provided to students at the time of admission to the College, at the
beginning of the first and second semesters, and at guidance meetings.

（ｃ） Educational objectives and goals will be reviewed for timely adaptation to the current generation,and necessary revisions will be made, if necessary.

（ｃ）

Educational objectives and goals will be reviewed with a focus on the future for each field ofspecialization, while taking into consideration timely responses to technology, knowledge,
and issues of the times, and improvement of departmental programs will be conducted withawareness of history of the programs.

（ｃ） Educational objectives and goals will be reviewed with a focus on the future for each fieldof specialization, while taking into consideration timely responses to technology,
knowledge, and issues of the times, and improvement of departmental programs will be
conducted with awareness of history of the programs.

・・・ Problem-solving skills and creative processing capabilities will be fostered.

・（ａ）

Seminars for graduation research and special exercises shall be made compulsory, or
students shall be encouraged to take these seminars and exercises.

（ａ） (a-1) At the time of implementation of guidance meetings, students will be encouraged
to take special exercise courses, etc.

・ Problem-solving skills and creative processing capabilities will be fostered.

（ａ） Encouragement of students to take graduation research seminars and special exercises, etc. will
be conducted, and making these courses required will also be considered.

○ Upper-division Courses
・ Systematic Organization of Curriculums

・ Problem-solving skills and creative processing capabilities will be fostered.

(a-2) Graduation research will become required in the curriculum.

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（ｂ） Opportunities to foster problem-solving skills and creative processing capabilities will be
increased.

（ｂ）

Regional and societal issues will be clarified, and efforts will be made to propose specificsolutions to these issues through creative development by way of collaboration with the Center
for Rejuvenation of Local Communities , taking advantage of practical studies through local
projects and graduation research . The significance/purposes, direction, and researchmethodologies, etc. of themes will be further explored.

（ｂ） Well-thought improvements will be carried out regarding establishment of research
themes. Regional and societal issues will be clarified, and efforts will be made to propose
specific solutions to these issues through creative development by way of collaboration
with the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities. The significance/purposes,
direction, and research methodologies, etc. of themes will be further explored.

（ｃ） Presentation opportunities will be increased, and these presentations will be considered for
opening to the general public.

（ｃ）

Opportunities will be increased regarding opening of graduation research seminars and practicalstudies through local projects to the public, and at the same time, efforts will be made to holdpresentation and report meetings at related institutions and target regions.

（ｃ） Opportunities will be increased regarding opening of graduation research seminars andspecial exercise assignments to the public, and at the same time, efforts will be made to
hold presentation and report meetings at related institutions and target regions.

・・・ Regarding students of the Department of Food and Nutrition Sciences who intend to acquire
qualification as certified registered dietician, as qualified applicants for the examination for
nutrition information managers, and as food specialists, and students of the Department ofSocial Welfare Sciences who intend to acquire qualification in childcare or social welfare, theCollege has set a goal of 100% as a success rate. Improvement of the environment for
acquisition of qualifications related to bookkeeping, color coordination, and architecture
will be conducted by the Industrial Information Department.

・ウ ウ Specific measures regarding educational methodology（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu
ａ a Undergraduate School（ａ） SCCPs (Student Cooperative Class Projects) shall be provided to students starting from theirfirst-year in order to have them realize the importance of upper division education courses.

ウ
（ア）
ａ
（ａ）

ウ Specific measures regarding educational methodology(ｱ) The University of Aizu
a Undergraduate SchoolStudents will be encouraged to actively join SCCPs from their first year.

ウ ウ Specific measures regarding educational methodology（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu
ａ a Undergraduate School（ａ） Students will be encouraged to actively join SCCPs from their first year（ｂ） Small classes and seminars shall be formed to encourage interactive education.

（ｂ）

A small-group educational system shall be deliberated on for implementation at the University.

（ｂ） A small-group educational system shall be deliberated on for implementation at the
University.

（ｃ） Practical skills regarding programming, diversified computer operating and English language
proficiency shall be provided.

（ｃ）

Acquisition of practical skills by students shall be aimed for, taking advantage of programmingcourses and English language courses in the new curriculum.

（ｃ） Acquisition of practical skills by students shall be aimed for, taking advantage ofprogramming courses and English language courses in the new curriculum.

（ｄ） Efficiency of class management and educational effectiveness shall be improved by upgradingteaching skills of TAs* and SAs*.

（ｄ）

Seminars for TAs and SAs to upgrade teaching skills and abilities to support students
implemented.

（ｅ） Effective software education shall be provided by encouraging students to participate in various
contests in relevant fields and internships in the industrial world, etc., which will be regarded as aregular education program at the University.

（ｅ）(e-1) Information regarding relevant contests shall be forwarded to students to continue tosupport students of the University in taking part in these contests.

・ Regarding students who intend to acquire certifications and/or qualifications, the College has
set a goal of 100% as a success rate.

shall be(e-2) Implementation of internship programs shall be deliberated on from the viewpoint ofeducation.

（f） Participation in education conducted at the University by individuals who have graduated fromthe University will be considered, so that more practical education can be provided.

（f）Invitation of graduates of the University who are now working for companies and otherinstitutions as engineers or researchers as lecturers will continue.

11・ Improvement of the environment for acquisition of qualifications pertaining tobookkeeping and color coordination will be conducted by the Industrial Information
Department . Regarding students of the Department of Food and Nutrition Sciences who
intend to acquire qualification as certified registered dietician and students of the
Department of Social Welfare Sciences who intend to acquire qualification in childcare orsocial welfare, the College has set a goal of 100% as a success rate.

（ｄ） Seminars for TAs and SAs to.

upgrade teaching skills shall be implemented.

（ｅ） (e-1) Information regarding relevant contests shall be forwarded to students tocontinue to support students of the University in taking part in these contests.
(e-2) Implementation of internship programs shall be deliberated on from the viewpoint ofeducation.

（f） Invitation of graduates of the University who are now working for companies and otherinstitutions as engineers or researchers as lecturers will continue.

(g)English language education shall be provided centered on faculty members who have doctoral
degrees (Ph.D) in relevant fields for English education.

（g）

English language education by researchers specializing in English language education shall be
continued.

（g） English language education by researchers specializing in English language education shallbe continued.

(h)Lectures to be conducted in English in upper division courses (currently 60%) shall continue
using progressive teaching materials published overseas written in English, and students shallcontinue preparing their graduation theses in English, so that students can acquire knowledge ofcutting-edge technology in computer science and engineering.

（ｈ）

Lectures to be conducted in English in upper division courses and writing of graduation theses inEnglish shall be continued.

（ｈ） Lectures to be conducted in English in upper division courses and writing of graduationtheses in English shall be continued.

（ｉ）

The course, Introduction to Computer Science, shall aim to help students become aware of
relationship between their studies in computer science and engineering and the real world, whilestudents acquire diversified perspectives through attendance at classes for this course given bylecturers in diversified fields to be invited from outside of the University.

（ｉ） The course, Introduction to Computer Science, shall aim to help students becomeaware of relationship between their studies in computer science and engineeringand the real world, while students acquire diversified perspectives throughattendance at classes for this course given by lecturers in diversified fields to be
invited from outside of the University.

ｂ

The Graduate Schoolｂ（ａ）

Implementation of seminars involving multiple laboratories and fields of study shall be promoted.

（ａ） Implementation of seminars involving multiple laboratories and fields of study shall bepromoted.

（ｂ）

Lectures shall be basically given in English, and official documents used for academic affairs shallbe prepared in English.

（ｂ） Lectures shall be basically given in English, and official documents used for academic
affairs shall be prepared in English.

（ｃ） Special training programs which allow students to conduct research at research organizations
outside the University (including an internship program ) shall be implemented and utilized.

（ｃ）

The system for special training programs shall be made well-known to students for effective
use of the system.

（ｃ） The system for special training programs shall be effectively carried out by providing
students with information regarding special research fellow programs, for example,
the special program for research fellows (dispatched graduate students) working
concurrently for their institutions and the National Astronomical Observatory ofJapan.

（ｄ） Attendance by students at academic conferences and research seminars shall be supported.

（ｄ）

Students shall be supported in participation in academic conferences, according to the
Framework Regarding Support of Travel Expenses, etc. for Participation in Academic
Conferences through Presentations by Students of the University of Aizu with Research
Expenses Allocated to Faculty Members（ｄ） Support for attendance by more students at academic conferences will be worked
on by making it possible to pay students' travel expenses and registration fees withfaculty's research budgets.

（イ） The Junior College Division（イ）

The Junior College Division（イ） The Junior College Divisionａ

Education will be conducted in small-class environments, and education will focus on mutual
two-way communication with all students individually.

ａ

Education will be conducted in small-class environments, and education will focus on mutual
two-way communication with all students individually.

ａ

Education will be conducted in small-class environments, and education will focus on
mutual two-way communication with all students individually.

○

General Education Courses○

General Education Courses○

General Education Courses（a-1） With regard to teaching methods, faculty members shall endeavor to improveteaching methods, making use of results of "student class evaluations." In order toeffectively use audio-visual educational materials, faculty members will give students
assignments which require use of network machines.

（ａ） （a-1） Audio-visual educational materials will be proactively utilized as a part of wellthought educational methods. In order to do this, faculty members will proactively
utilize audio-visual educational materials and equipment, and opportunities forstudents to use computer network equipment will be increased.

(i)
To foster students who have a broad range of knowledge and high ethical standards as computerscience and technology researchers and engineers, academic courses such as Introduction to
Computer Science and Engineering and computer ethics, etc. shall be improved.

ｂ

The Graduate School（ａ） Education fostering students who not only focus on their specific areas of research, but are
exposed to a diverse range of special areas shall actively be planned, through seminars involving
multi laboratories and research collaboration.
（ｂ） English shall be used as a common language for classes in most cases.

（ａ） Audio-visual educational materials will be proactively utilized as a part of well-thought
educational methods.

（a-2） In order to more effectively use computers for education focusing on
mutual twoway communication , education on information and network literacy included in guidance
meetings for new students on computers and related issues shall be improved.

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The Graduate School（a-2） Using mutual two-way communication as a means for improvement of information
literacy education, computer guidance classes will be conducted for newly-enrolled
students, with a focus on information and network literacy. In order to further
improve information literacy education, time for computer guidance classes will be
increased.

（ｂ） Mechanisms for individual and extra-curricular advice, etc. will be established as necessary.

（ｂ）

Assistance in learning shall be provided to students
through improvement of the office hours
system, and mechanisms for individual and extra-curricular advice, etc. will be established asnecessary.

（ｂ） Mechanisms for individual and extra-curricular advice, etc. will be established asnecessary through improvement of the office hours system, and notifying students
about the system.

○

Upper-division Courses
A diverse range of class formats will be used for lectures, exercises, practical training, andgraduation research seminars, etc., according to the educational objectives of the sessions.

○Upper-division Courses
A diverse range of class formats will be used for lectures, exercises, practical training, andgraduation research seminars, etc., according to the educational objectives of the sessions.

○（ａ） Practical education will be improved by proactively taking up issues that are closely related to
the College.

（ａ）(a-1) Themes taken up will be issues that are closely related to lifestyles of students and theirfields of specialization.

（ａ） (a-1) Themes taken up will be issues that are closely related to lifestyles of students
and their fields of specialization.

Upper-division Courses
A diverse range of class formats will be used for lectures, exercises, practical training,and graduation research seminars, etc., according to the educational objectives of thesessions.

(a-2） Themes pertaining to regional society and modern society will be proactively selected andto increase issue awareness andstudents' self-initiative and independence shall be valued
research motivation in students. Educational effectiveness will be increased through provision ofpractical education, showing students the significance and purpose of research firsthand, as apart of giving students opportunities to take up regional themes which are closely related to theirlives, centered around graduation research and practical studies through local projects , etc.

(a-2） Themes pertaining to regional society and modern society will be proactively
selected to increase issue awareness and research motivation in students.
Educational effectiveness will be increased through provision of practical education,
showing students the significance and purpose of research firsthand, as a part ofgiving students opportunities to take up regional themes which are closely related
to their lives, centered around graduation research, etc.

（ｂ） Regarding courses taught by part-time instructors, efforts will be made to decrease holding ofclasses on a bi-weekly basis, by introducing a quarter system which promotes educational
efficiency.

（ｂ）

The quarter system * shall be utilized, taking into account its educational effectiveness. The
quarter system will be implemented, taking into consideration its educational effectiveness, while
conducting consultations with part-time instructors.

（ｂ） The quarter system * shall be utilized, taking into account its educational effectiveness.
The quarter system will be implemented, taking into consideration its educational
effectiveness, while conducting consultations with part-time instructors.

（ｃ） Diverse instruction methods for education will be carried out using computers and network
equipment.

cwill beLMS (Learning Management Systems) and CAI (Computer Aided Instructions)effectively used for courses utilizing the computer exercise rooms to increase lesson efficiency.

（ｃ） LMS (Learning Management Systems) will be used for courses utilizing thecomputer exercise rooms to increase lesson efficiency.

（ｄ） In order to promote information disclosure and feedback regarding education, mutual two-way
communication will be carried out.

（ｄ）

Faculty members will be requested to respond to results of the "student class evaluations"surveys, in an effort to improve courses through this method of mutual two-way communication.
On conducting student class evaluations, students shall be encouraged to write comments,
and replies from faculty members to these comments will also be promoted.

（ｄ） Faculty members will be requested to respond to results of the "student classevaluations" surveys, in an effort to improve courses through this method of mutual
two-way communication.

（ｅ） In conjunction with consideration and preparation of content for course syllabuses, efforts will bemade to notify students of lecture content in advance.

（ｅ）

In conjunction with having all faculty members reassess syllabuses so that the content andplanning included therein are based on achievement of learning objectives, efforts will be madeto notify students of lecture content in advance.

（ｅ） In conjunction with having all faculty members reassess syllabuses so that the content
and planning included therein are based on achievement of learning objectives, efforts will
be made to notify students of lecture content in advance.

（ｆ） Mutual recognition of credits (special auditing of classes) between the 14 member universities
within the Fukushima Prefecture Assembly of Higher Educational Institutions has been
conducted since AY 2004. This mutual credit recognition system was established to facilitate
and activate exchange between the member universities and its objective is to provide many
learning opportunities to students who are eager to learn. All of the courses offered by theCollege have been made available through this system, and further improvements will also bemade in the future.

（ｆ）

In order to contribute to active inter-university exchange, efforts will be made to publicize
programs for students through utilization of the mutual credit recognition system.

（ｆ） In order to contribute to active inter-university exchange, efforts will be made to
publicize programs for students through utilization of the mutual credit recognition
system.

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（ｇ） Diverse educational opportunities are provided to students through implementation of programs
such as internships and practical education through student participation in planning of local
regional events.

（ｇ）(g-1) Students will be provided with opportunities to participate in internships.
(g-2) Education through practice with students participating in the planning process shallbe improved, where students apply issues of interest to them and issues from local areas totheir classes and research themes in practical education through student participation inplanning of local regional events. Motivation is given to students by providing them with
opportunities to think about how they can be useful in society while they learn through theirexperiences dealing with the aforementioned issues.
(g-3） Opportunities will be provided for students to conduct presentations in the local region
regarding practical research achievements corresponding to themes related to the local region.

（ｇ） (g-1) Students will be provided with opportunities to participate in internships.
Students will be able to experience a working environment firsthand through theseinternships offered for a designated period during summer vacation, etc. These
internships aim to help students cultivate a working mindset, gain awareness ofsocietal needs, and provide motivation in their academic studies. Interns are notlimited to selecting internships for jobs related to work they want to do in the
future. Their participation in the programs should give them awareness of thesignificance from the broad perspective of work experience.
(g-2) Students apply issues of interest to them and issues from local entities to theirclasses and research themes in practical education through student participation inplanning of local regional events. Motivation is given to students by providing them with
opportunities to think about how they can be useful in society while they learn throughtheir experiences dealing with the aforementioned issues.

Students learn to identify problems, and broaden their knowledge by conducting
investigative research and working towards solution of the problems that they haveidentified. An objective of these programs are to show students their useful roles in thereal world, while giving students exposure to how they can creatively process information
during these procedures.
(g-3） Opportunities will be provided for students to conduct presentations in the local
region regarding practical research achievements corresponding to themes related to the
local region.
ｂ

Students will study a wide range of liberal arts courses pertaining to topics including culturalrefinement, ways of thinking, social values, and ethics. Ethical values and laws and rules, etc.
pertaining to specialty fields will be taught in upper division courses. Social values and ethics will
be gradually cultivated in students through guidance meetings for newly enrolled students,
cultural lecture presentations, and internships, etc.

b(b-1) Regarding students' attaining of an understanding of their responsibilities as individuals insociety and ethical values, this will be strengthened through lectures on culture, internships,
practical training, career guidance meetings, and lectures, etc.

ｂ(b-1) Regarding students' attaining of an understanding of their responsibilities as
individuals in society and ethical values, this will be strengthened through lectures onculture, internships, practical training, career guidance meetings, and lectures, etc.

(b-2) A new course, "Introduction to Career Development" will be established to cultivate instudents a broad range of general social cultures, logical perspectives, the nature of society, andwork perspectives, etc.

(b-2) A new course, "Introduction to Career Development" will be established tocultivate in students a broad range of general social cultures, logical perspectives, thenature of society, and work perspectives, etc.

(b-3) Logic regarding information will be cultivated.

(b-3) Logic regarding information will be cultivated.

(b-4) Students' social skills and sense of ethics shall be cultivated while they attend
practical studies through direct involvement in local projects, which will provide students
with opportunities to interact with local residents.

エ エ Specific measures regarding evaluation of students academic（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu
ａ a Undergraduate School

achievements

エ
（ア）
ａ

エ Specific measures regarding evaluation of students academic(ｱ) The University of Aizu
a Undergraduate School（ａ） Evaluation of students academic performance based on standards which satisfy requirements
set by third-party evaluation organizations shall be put into practice.

（ａ）(a) Evaluation of students academic performance based on standards which satisfy
requirements set by third-party evaluation organizations shall be considered.

（ａ） Evaluation of students academic performance based on standards which satisfy
requirements set by third-party evaluation organizations
shall be considered.

（ｂ） Exam questions shall be disclosed after relevant examinations, in principle, and evaluation
standards for each course shall be included in syllabuses before the start of each semester.

（ｂ）(b) Methods used for grade evaluations will be announced in the syllabus for each course, andmethods for disclosure of past examination questions will be considered by the Academic Affairs
Committee.

（ｂ） Methods used for grade evaluations will be announced in the syllabus for eachcourse, and methods for disclosure of past examination questions will be consideredby the Academic Affairs Committee.

（ｃ） With regard to courses taught by more than one faculty member, adjustments shall be done as
necessary to insure evaluation without class-bias.

（ｃ）(c) With regard to evaluation of students' academic achievements for courses taught by morethan one faculty member, relevant course leaders shall be responsible for coordination for
consistent evaluation.

（ｃ） With regard to evaluation of students' academic achievements forcourses taught by
more than one faculty member, relevant course leaders shall be responsible forcoordination for consistent evaluation.

（ｄ） The Committee for Settlement of Student Grievances shall act to settle students problems
and requests regarding evaluation.

（ｄ）

If faculty members and students cannot come to an understanding regarding academic grades,
the Committee for Settlement of Student Grievances shall handle relevant cases, for example,
through mediation by faculty members assigned to the Office for Settlement of Student
Grievances.

（ｄ） If faculty members and students cannot come to an understanding regarding academic
grades, the Committee for Settlement of Student Grievances shall handle relevant cases,
for example, through mediation by faculty members assigned to the Office for Settlementof Student Grievances.

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achievements

エ エ Specific measures regarding evaluation of students academic（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu
ａ a Undergraduate School

achievements

（ｅ） Emphasis will be put on students attending all of their classes, taking into consideration
characteristics of subjects in computer engineering and science.

（ｅ）(e) Regarding requirements for eligibility to take mid-term and term-end examinations,consideration will be given to students' class attendance, in order to encourage
attendance at classes.

（ｅ） Emphasis will continue to be placed on students' class attendance as a requirement for
eligibility to take mid-term and term-end examinations in the new curriculum.

ｂｂb The Graduate Schoolｂ（ａ） Evaluation methods satisfying standards for evaluation by third parties shall be conducted.

（ａ）

Evaluation methods satisfying standards for evaluation by third parties shall be considered.

（ａ） Evaluation methods satisfying standards for evaluation by third parties shall beconsidered.

（ｂ） Evaluation of students academic performance based on standards which satisfy requirements
set by third-party evaluation organizations shall be put into practice.

（ｂ）

Methods for assurance of objectivity for conferment of the academic degree shall be discussed.

（ｂ） Methods for assurance of objectivity for conferment of the academic degree shall be
discussed.

（ｃ） In order to live up to expectations and gain trust from society, the University will takeresponsibility in securing the quality of students who are awarded graduate academic degrees. In
concrete terms, implementation of evaluation of performance based on standards which satisfy
requirements set by third-party evaluation organizations shall be considered.

（ｃ）

For assurance of Master s theses quality, presentation of papers on occasions outside of the
University as an obligation shall be discussed.

（ｃ） For assurance of Master s theses quality, presentation of papers on occasions outside of
the University as an obligation shall be discussed.

（ｄ） (c) Regarding the Doctoral thesis review, the current criterion shall be maintained. Regarding
the Master s theses, thesis presentations outside of the University shall be made obligatory forassurance of quality.

（ｄ）

Invitation of referees from outside of the University shall be encouraged as necessary,depending on research areas regarding relevant theses.

（ｄ） Invitation of referees from outside of the University shall be encouraged as necessary,depending on research areas regarding relevant theses.

（ｅ） To maintain the quality of academic degrees conferred a system which allows having faculty
members from other graduate schools or research institutions as referees of doctoral thesis
review committees shall be utilized as circumstances demand.

（ｅ）

Methods used for grade evaluations will be announced in the syllabus for each course.

（ｅ） Methods used for grade evaluations will be announced in the syllabus for eachcourse, and methods for disclosure of past examination questions will be consideredby the Academic Affairs Committee.

（ｆ） Regarding academic courses in the Master s Program, disclosure of examination questions shallbe standardized. On top of that, policies regarding evaluation of students academic
performance shall be announced for respective courses in syllabuses, etc. before classes begin.

（ｆ）

If faculty members and students cannot come to an understanding regarding academic grades,
the Committee for Settlement of Student Grievances shall handle relevant cases, for example,
through mediation by faculty members assigned to the Office for Settlement of Student
Grievances.
This process shall continue.

（ｆ）（イ） (ｲ) The Junior College Divisionａ ａ Specific policies pertaining to implementation of appropriate grade evaluations.

（イ）ａ(ｲ) The Junior College Divisionａ Specific policies pertaining to implementation of appropriate grade evaluations.

（イ） (ｲ) The Junior College Divisionａ ａ Specific policies pertaining to implementation of appropriate grade evaluations.

（ａ） Course objectives, goals, and grade evaluation standards, will be announced through syllabuses,
etc. for which use should be advantageous to students.

（ａ）

Students will be made aware of evaluation methods, and advice will be provided to students atmeetings held at the beginning of academic years and at guidance meetings regarding whatcourses they must take to complete programs, and course content, plans, textbooks, referencematerials, and evaluation methods, and "achievement goals" will be clearly described in course
syllabuses. Faculty members will explain these issues to students at the first classes.

（ａ） Students will be made aware of evaluation methods, and advice will be provided to
students at meetings held at the beginning of academic years and at guidance meetings
regarding what courses they must take to complete programs, and "course content,""plans," "textbooks," "reference materials," and "evaluation methods" will be clearly
described in course syllabuses.

（ｂ） Appropriate grade evaluation will be carried out, and clear descriptions of grade evaluation
standards and learning achievement goals will be given to students.

（ｂ）

An appropriate grade evaluation system will be considered and prepared, and even clearer
descriptions of grade evaluation standards, for example, GPA (Grade Point Average: grade
evaluation standards commonly used at universities in Europe and the U.S.) etc.,
will bediscussed.

（ｂ） An appropriate grade evaluation system will be considered and prepared, and even clearer
descriptions of grade evaluation standards and learning achievement goals will be
discussed..

The Graduate School

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The Graduate School

If faculty members and students cannot come to an understanding regarding academic
grades, the Committee for Settlement of Student Grievances shall handle relevant cases,
for example, through mediation by faculty members assigned to the Office for Settlementof Student Grievances.

（ｃ） In order to maintain fairness of grade evaluations, an evaluation system will be considered.

（ｃ）(c-1) Details pertaining to grade evaluation methods will be described in detain in course
syllabuses.

（ｃ） (c-1) Details pertaining to grade evaluation methods will be described in detain in course
syllabuses.

(c-2) Opportunities will be increased for faculty members and administrative staff to commenton evaluation results.

(c-2) Opportunities will be increased for faculty members and administrative staff tocomment on evaluation results.

(c-3) Fairness in evaluation of grades will be conducted through the system for "petitioning of
grade evaluations", and students' questions regarding evaluations will be handled.

(c-3) Fairness in evaluation of grades will be conducted through the system for"petitioning of grade evaluations", and students' questions regarding evaluations will behandled.

(c-4) Distribution of grade evaluation results shall be analyzed, and validation of fairnessof evaluation shall be made.
（ｄ） Depending on course content, recognition of credits from other higher educational institutions
across the country and from abroad earned by students at the College as credits earned at theCollege will be promoted.

（ｄ）

Students, at the time of admission to the College, shall be informed of the system underwhich academic credits students have earned at other higher institutions prior toadmission to the College can be recognized as those of the College.

（ｄ） Regarding preparations to be carried out pertaining to methods for recognition of credits
from other universities, surveys and studies on details of examples from otheruniversities will continue for validation of prior findings.

（ｅ） Establishment of a new system which would allow a process to determine recognition of credits
earned for student-planned practical education events, when achievements are attained
according to a designated standard will be considered.

（ｅ）

Based on the results of practical studies through local projects, which started in AY 2008,
discussions on optimal situations regarding authorization of academic credits for studentplanned practical education events will be carried out.

（ｅ） Details regarding methods for recognition of credits for student-planned practicaleducation events will be prepared.

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COMPARISON BETWEEN THE MID-TERM PLANS AND THE ANNUAL PLANS FOR FY 2008 AND 2009
MID-TERM PLANS

2009 ANNUAL PLANS

I Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education /research conducted at the University
Item 1. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding education（3）Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding systems/organizations for conducting
educationアア Specific measures regarding placement of faculty and administrative staff members（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu

2008 ANNUAL PLANS

I Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education /research conducted at the University

I Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality ofeducation / research conducted at the University

Item

1. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding education

Item 1. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding educationア（ア）（3）Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding systems/organizations for conducting
education
ア Specific measures regarding placement of faculty and administrative staff members(ｱ) The University of Aizu

（3）Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding systems/organizations for
conducting education
ア ア Specific measures regarding placement of faculty and administrative staff（ア） members(ｱ) The University of Aizu
ａ Ｐplacement of faculty and administrative staff members shall be conducted inaccordance with the reorganization of academic departments. In addition, staff
members employed by the Public University Corporation shall be placed at theStudent Affairs Division.

placement of faculty members in accordance with reorganizationａFormation of academic departments shall be reviewed to correspond to curriculum formation,and faculty members shall be flexibly assigned.

ａFlexibility will be achieved inof relevant curriculums .

ｂ

An education system including teacher-training courses which would make it possible forstudents to acquire first class certificates for teaching in junior high school in mathematics,
senior high school mathematics, and senior high school information classes shall be improved
further.

ｂb. The teaching profession program shall appropriately correspond to smooth management of
the new curriculum.

ｂ

The teaching profession program shall appropriately
establishment of the new curriculum.

ｃ

Employment of faculty members shall be promoted with an international perspective in a wellplanned manner so that systems allowing high quality education can be conducted will be
secured.

ｃc. Excellent faculty members shall be recruited worldwide through open and international
invitations for faculty positions.

ｃExcellent faculty members shall be recruited worldwide through open andinternational invitations for faculty positions.

（イ） The Junior College Division（イ）

The Junior College Division（イ） The Junior College Divisionａ

In order to improve and enrich educational methods and content, the College will take action in a
flexible manner, from the overall perspective of the College.

ａ

In order to deepen synergetic effects between fields within the 3 departments (2 courses) whenpossible, optional courses common to the departments will be established, and placement offaculty members will be conducted flexibly within the college from the overall perspective of theCollege.

ａ

In order to deepen synergetic effects
between fields within the 3 departments (2courses) when possible, optional courses common to the departments will beestablished, and placement of faculty members will be conducted flexibly within thecollege from the overall perspective of the College.

ｂ

A system where departments act in a coordinated manner, while preserving their independence
regarding educational collaboration will be considered.

ｂb-1 In order to broaden perspectives regarding academics, a system where departments act ina coordinated manner, while preserving their independence regarding educational collaboration
will be considered. Optional courses shall be the common factor for educational links to bemade between the departments.

ｂ

b-1 In order to broaden perspectives regarding academics, a system wheredepartments act in a coordinated manner, while preserving their independence
regarding educational collaboration will be considered. Optional courses shall be
the common factor for educational links to be made between the departments.

b-2 Related to the activities of the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities, enrichmentof educational content related to the local region by the University will be carried out, andefforts will be made to deepen educational collaboration mutually between departments, using
themes from the local region and communities.

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correspond to theb-2 Related to the activities of the Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities, enrichment of educational content related to the local region by the
University will be carried out, and efforts will be made to deepen educational
collaboration mutually between departments, using themes from the local region.

イ イ Specific measures to be taken for improvement of the educational environment（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu

ａStructure necessary for management and administration of computer environments shall bemaintained while facilities and equipment, etc. related to computers on campus shall be promoted
by constantly reflecting mends in the evolution of information technology.

ａa-1 With regard to computer systems and network systems, which form the backbone of the
University, they shall be operated on a leased basis as before, in order to flexibly cope withadvancement in information technology. In addition, latest information should be accumulated
upon replacement of these systems, parallel with purchase of high-performance workstations
and network machines.

ａa-2 In order to flexibly respond to changes in needs regarding services and systems while
ensuring stable operation, demonstration experiments will be carried out, and discussions
will be held regarding the next system.

a-1 With regard to computer systems and network systems, which form the
backbone of the University, they shall be operated on a leased basis as before, inorder to flexibly cope with advancement in information technology. In addition,
latest information should be accumulated upon replacement of these systems,
parallel with purchase of high-performance workstations and network machines.
a-2 Issues including "service-oriented architecture", "messaging networks",
and "grid-operating system virtual service servers" will be discussed including
demonstration experiments, in order to flexibly respond to changes inrequirements regarding services and systems while ensuring stable operation,
which will also give students opportunities to experience and think about
optimal computer networking systems.

a-3 For further improvement of means of communication, including e-mail, etc., deliberation
shall be made from technical and operational standpoints.
a-4 Deliberations shall be made on the methods for management and effective use of digitalassets within the University.

a-3 For further improvement of means of communication, including e-mail, etc.,
deliberation shall be made from technical and operational standpoints.
a-4 Deliberations shall be made on the methods for management and effective
use of digital assets within the University.

ｂ

In addition to collection and improvement of library materials required for education andresearch, effort shall be exerted towards maintenance of favorable environments andimprovement of services for users through workshops for use of the University Library, etc.

ｂb-1 The Library, as an organization for support of faculty and students in research and learning
processes, shall strive to improve the University s material stacks, taking into account requests
from faculty and students for purchase of library materials collected through questionnaires ,including books, reference books, magazines, and audio visual materials, etc .

ｂ, Library tours for new
b-2 In order to help students acquire skills of searching informationforstudents and seminars for use of the Library and retrieval of necessary information
students and faculty members shall be conducted. Publicity regarding details of these tours andseminars shall be promoted by using "M news" and announcements by faculty members attheir classes .

b-1 The Library, as an organization for support of faculty and students in researchand learning processes, shall strive to improve the University s material stacks,
taking into account requests from faculty and students for purchase of librarymaterials, including books, reference books, magazines, and audio visual materials,
etc. Specifically, subscription to magazines which are thought to be of interest to
students shall be deliberated on, as was done in FY 2007.
b-2 Library tours for new students and seminars for use of the Library forstudents and faculty members shall be conducted during orientation periods.
Publicity regarding details of these tours and seminars shall be improved.

b-3 For promotion of use of the Library, announcements on new arrivals and other existing
library materials shall be made effectively.

b-3 For promotion of use of the Library, announcements on new arrivals andother existing library materials shall be made effectively.

b-4 Efforts shall be made to increase beneficial use of audio-visual materials (DVDs andvideo tapes) by organizing film shows in audio and visual rooms in the Library.

b-4 Methods to increase beneficial use of audio-visual materials (DVDs andvideo tapes) shall be deliberated on. In addition, instruction on how to use
Library-owned audio-visual materials shall be included in orientation meetings.

ｃ

Online journal subscriptions※ shall be further promoted, so that the latest information can becollected promptly and comprehensively, and used to contribute to education and researchｃPromotion of the introduction of electronic journals required for education and research shall beconsidered.

ｃPromotion of the introduction of electronic journals required for education andresearch shall be considered.

ｄ

For realization of high-level education in various scientific fields, and for the ease of giving
lectures from distant places, full-scale operation of e-learning※ and a system for its
management shall be improved.

ｄ

Investigation of and discussion on implementation of remote lectures shall be conducted.

ｄ

Preparatory work for establishment of a University's satellite campus in Tokyo
for remote lectures shall be started.

（イ）

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ａAll classrooms will be equipped with information systems and various audio-visual equipment, sothat classroom education utilizing various media can be conducted.

ａStable environments for multimedia education shall be maintained through renewal ofsoftware. In order to increase use of information systems and audio-visual aids in class,support for faculty members shall be improved.

ａMaximizing usage rate of the computer system to be introduced in 2008 andthe most effective methods for utilization of the system will be discussed.

ｂ

The College will be equipped with network infrastructure for an information sharing system withthe objective of educational support.

ｂStable administration of the portal site, "Pota.", which consolidates all information within
the College shall be aimed at, which will allow students, faculty, and administrative staff toshare relevant information without trouble.

ｂ

Information related to the College will be consolidated and managed by thecomputer system to be introduced in 2008, which will facilitate effective
correspondence with students and smooth sharing of information with faculty
members.

ｃ

Proactive placement of student assistants will be conducted regarding courses for which an
objective is development of skills.

ｃStudent assistants will be placed in computer-related courses for which an objective isdevelopment of skills, in order to improve students' abilities for comprehension.

ｃStudent assistants will be placed in computer-related courses for which an
objective is development of skills.

ｄInstallment of a remote lecture system for e-learning will be considered for mutual recognition of
credits.

ｄActivities related to university-high school collaboration using remote lecture systems willcontinue, and the feasibility of expanding collaboration will be discussed.

ｄActivities related to university-high school collaboration using remote lecture
systems will continue, and the feasibility of expanding collaboration will be
discussed.

ｅImprovement of the College Libraryｅ

Improvement of the College Libraryｅ

Improvement of the College Library（ａ） To support students' learning, improvements will be made, such as extension of the Library's
hours of operation, opening of the Library on Saturdays, enrichment of the information searchsystem and search functions based on digitization of data regarding library material inventory,
and improvement of the Library's management system.

（ａ）（a-1） The Library will be open on six Saturdays during the year, to support students' learning.

（ａ） （a-1） The Library will be open on six Saturdays during the year, to support
students' learning.

（ｂ） Upgrading of facility improvement plans will be considered for compacting of space for librarymaterials and improved usability.

（ｂ）

Further progress will be made on preparation of improvement countermeasures against very
limited space for library materials and plans for improved usability.

（ｂ） Progress will be made on preparation of improvement countermeasures againstvery limited space for library materials and plans for improved usability.

（ｃ） Improvement of budgets for library materials will be done and library material stock will be
upgraded.

（ｃ）

Progress will be made on a continuing basis regarding preparations for improvement of librarymaterial budgets, with a focus on materials for geared towards students.

（ｃ） Progress will be made regarding preparations for improvement of library material
budgets, with a focus on materials for geared towards students.

ｆ

ｆ

Improvement of the air-conditioning equipment and renovation of toilet stalls will be
implemented. Also, well-planned renewal of facilities and equipment shall be carried out.

ｆImprovements will be made regarding deterioration of lecture rooms, experiment rooms, andpractical training rooms, and measures regarding educational environment standards, and healthstandards will be improved.

（a-2） Improvements will be made regarding enrichment of search functions based on
digitization of Library material inventory data and improvement of the Library's management
system.

（a-2） Improvements will be made regarding enrichment of search functions basedon digitization of Library material inventory data and improvement of the Library's
management system.

For improvement of the educational environment (from the perspective of
hardware), replacement of old desks tables, and blackboards, etc. willcontinue. A detailed restoration plan will be created for lecture rooms, experimentrooms, and practical training rooms. Equipment and durable goods replacement
will also be promoted.

ウ ウ Specific measures to be taken for evaluation of educational activities（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu

ウ（ア）ウ Specific measures to be taken for evaluation of educational activities(ｱ) The University of Aizu

ウ ウ Specific measures to be taken for evaluation of educational activities（ア） (ｱ) The University of AizuａPeriodic evaluation of educational activities shall be implemented by the Internal Affairs
Committee.

ａ

Evaluation of educational activities shall be done by the Evaluation Office.

ａ

Evaluation of educational activities shall be done by the Evaluation Office.

ｂ

Student class evaluations shall be continued.

ｂStudent class evaluations shall be conducted each semester.

ｂStudent class evaluations shall be conducted each semester.

ｃ

Evaluation on educational activities by third parties including specialists in education shall be
carried out.

ｃ

The University shall accumulate necessary data and shall start creating a self-evaluation
report in preparation for evaluation of its educational activities by the National Institution for
Academic Degrees and University Evaluation (scheduled to be conducted in 2010.)

ｃ

The University shall accumulate necessary data in preparation forevaluation of
its educational activities by the National Institution for Academic Degrees andUniversity Evaluation (scheduled to be conducted in 2010.)（イ）

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ａ

The surveys, "student class evaluations", "student evaluations of the College" and "alumni
evaluations of the College" will be conducted, and results of the evaluations will be disclosed
publicly in the internal inspection and evaluation report, etc.

ａ

The surveys, "student class evaluations" and "student evaluations of the College" will be
conducted, and summarized compilations from the results of the evaluations will be disclosed on
the College's website internally, allowing students and faculty members to browse theinformation. In addition, all data from "student class evaluations" excluding writtencomments shall be disclosed to faculty and students.

ａ

The surveys, "student class evaluations" and "student evaluations of the College"
will be conducted, and summarized compilations from the results of theevaluations will be disclosed on the College's website internally, allowing students
and faculty members to browse the information.

ｂ

Efforts will be made to improve the system to ensure that surveys will be conducted and so thatthe surveys are carried out properly.

ｂ

Improvements and assessment of student surveys will be conducted via a web-entry method,using a local area network of the College. Also, students will be taught how to enter theirevaluations to the system.

ｂ

Improvements and assessment of student surveys will be conducted via a webentry method, using a local area network of the College.

ｃBased on the results of student class evaluations, faculty members will evaluate their classcontent and make changes if necessary.

ｃBased on the results of surveys, faculty members will evaluate their class content and makechanges if necessary, and announce improvements to classes on a page in the College's website
for internal access.

ｃBased on the results of surveys, faculty members will evaluate their class content
and make changes if necessary, and announce improvements to classes on a pagein the College's website for internal access.

ｄ

An internal evaluation committee was established, and faculty members' activities will be
evaluated after determination of evaluation standards, in order to improve the quality ofeducational activities.

ｄ

Details of evaluation standards, etc. will be discussed and created by the Evaluation Committee.
Discussions will also be made on requiring faculty members to write an annual
report on business achievements, for improvement of self-evaluation schemes.

ｄDetails of evaluation standards, etc. will be discussed and created by the Evaluation
Committee.

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An organization (a center) for providing support for education shall be established, andintegration of lectures and exercises, collaboration between courses, improvement of faculty
members instructing skills (FD, Faculty Development)※ including preparation of syllabi shall be
reviewed and implemented. Student class evaluations shall also be implemented and the resultsof these evaluations shall be analyzed.

ａBased on results of discussions by the organization which carried out discussions on FD,
an organization for promotion of FD activities shall be established. Also, specific FD
activities, including reflection of student class evaluation results on faculty's teachingapproaches and FD seminars, shall be put into practice .

ａ

Reflection of student class evaluation results on faculty's teachingapproaches, as well as organization of seminars for faculty development (FD)shall be deliberated on by an investigatory organization for implementation offaculty development activities.

ｂ

Results of student class evaluations, and follow-up surveys from past graduates will be given tofaculty members, and at the same time, results of class evaluations, questions for course exams,
lists of grades, and distribution of grades will be disclosed within the University so that systems
for faculty members to address improvement of quality of education will be formed.

ｂ

In order to find more effective approaches, results of student class evaluations shall be madeknown within campus via the new Academic Administration System.

ｂ

In order to find more effective approaches, results of student class evaluations
shall be made known within campus via the new Academic Administration
System .

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ａFaculty and administrative staff will improve classes based on survey results on a continual
basis.

ａa-1 The survey, "student class evaluations" will be conducted for all classes for courses, andimprovements to classes, etc. will be conducted, and will serve as a basis for improvements toclasses, etc. will be conducted by faculty and administrative staff.
a-2 The survey, "student evaluations of the College" will be conducted, and will serve as abasis for improvements to classes, etc. will be conducted by faculty and administrative staff.

ａa-1 The survey, "student class evaluations" will be conducted for all classes forcourses, and improvements to classes, etc. will be conducted, and will serve as abasis for improvements to classes, etc. to be conducted by faculty andadministrative staff.
a-2 The survey, "student evaluations of the College" will be conducted, and willserve as a basis for improvements to classes, etc. to be conducted by faculty andadministrative staff.

ｂ

Necessary improvements will be made by faculty and administrative staff regarding class formats,
instruction methods, grade evaluation standards, and learning achievement objectives.

ｂ

The "student class evaluation" surveys will be implemented for all courses. Based on the
results of these surveys, each faculty member will reassess the relevant course format, andmake improvements to the relevant classes. In addition, effective teaching methods shall besought, through FD seminars, visits to highly-evaluated classes, and review meetings afterclass visits, etc.

ｂ

The "student class evaluation" surveys will be implemented for all courses. Basedon the results of these surveys, each faculty member will reassess the relevant
course format, and make improvements to the relevant classes.

ｃFaculty in charge of courses will make a detailed and clear description of plans for improvementof courses after receiving the results of evaluations, and these plans will be announced to
students.

ｃ

Based on the results of student surveys, all faculty members will make a concrete improvements
to relevant classes, and responses to the surveys will be announced via the College's website
for internal access.

ｃBased on the results of student surveys, all faculty members will make a concrete
improvements to relevant classes, and responses to the surveys will be announced
via the College's website for internal access.

ｄFaculty Development (FD) seminars will be held to help improve class content and instructional
methods.

ｄ

New FD activities which were put into practice in AY 2008 will continue, in order
to increase faculty's awareness of FD.

ｄ

FD projects will be developed, centered around activity of the FD
subcommittee of the Planning and Management Committee.

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COMPARISON BETWEEN THE MID-TERM PLANS AND THE ANNUAL PLANS FOR FY 2008 AND 2009
MID-TERM PLANS

FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

I Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education /research conducted at the University

I Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education /research conducted at the University

Item 1. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding education

Item 1. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding education（4）Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding student support
アア Specific measures regarding learning assistance（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizuａ

In order to bring out characteristics and abilities of each student, a mentor system※ or an officehour system under which faculty members support individual students with guidance and a student
advisor system shall be put into practice.

FY 2008 ANNUAL PLANS
I Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality ofeducation / research conducted at the University
Item 1. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding education（4）Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding student support
ア
（ア）

ａ

（4）Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding student support

ア Specific measures regarding learning assistance(ｱ) The University of Aizu

ア ア Specific measures regarding learning assistance（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu

a-1 The mentor system and office hour system shall be deliberated for implementation by the
Academic Affairs Committee.

ａa-2 The student advisor system, under which student specifically support students firstyear students shall be maintained.

a-2 Support to students in their learning and studies on a daily and continuous basis shallbe realized by utilization of the Office for Learning Support.

ｂ

The Withdrawal Recommendation System to detect and provide care for underachieving
students at an early juncture will be continued. It is expected that students will be able to findsuitable future paths through advice on studies and student lifestyles.

ｂb-1 Support for students experiencing severe difficulty with poor academic performanceshall be improved by strengthening cooperation among faculty members concerned andutilization of the Office for Learning Support.
b-2 The Withdrawal Recommendation System shall be continued.

（イ） The Junior College Division（イ）

The Junior College Division

a-1 The mentor system and office hour system shall be deliberated for implementationby the Academic Affairs Committee.

ｂb-1 The Withdrawal Recommendation System shall be continued.
b-2 Support for students experiencing severe difficulty with poor academic
performance shall be improved by utilization of the newly-established Office forLearning Support.

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ａAttentive care will be given to students on an individual basis using various opportunities such as
office hours, etc. according to the students' individual scholastic ability and interests.

ａa-1 Students will be notified of faculty members' office hours, etc., for promotion of utilizationof the office hour system.

ａa-1 Students will be notified of faculty members' office hours, etc., and will be
encouraged to take advantage of this service.

a-2 Efforts will be made regarding preventative measures for students experiencing severe
difficulty with poor academic performancethrough provision of attentive care to students on an
individual basis by faculty centered around faculty responsible for seminars and members of the
Academic Welfare Committee.

a-2 Efforts will be made regarding preventative measures for poor academic
performance through provision of attentive care to students on an individual basis byfaculty centered around faculty responsible for seminars and members of the Academic
Welfare Committee.

a-3 Support for improvement of situations of students with possible psychologicalwill be carried out throughmaladjustment due to their financial or emotional problems
coordination of student counselors, part-time counselors, faculty members, and administrative
staff.

a-3 Support of students with possible psychological maladjustment with theirstudies will be carried out through coordination of student counselors, part-timecounselors, faculty members, and administrative staff.
a-4 Training seminars on student counseling for faculty and administrative staff will
be continued in order to deepen understanding of students' psychological concerns,
so that faculty and staff can be instructed to interact with students with
understanding of counseling approaches.

a-4 Training seminars on student counseling for faculty and administrative staff will be
continued, in order to improve the existing support system.

ｂ

A student support system for students with disabilities will be prepared.

ｂ

Detailed measures for support of students with disabilities shall be established.

ｂ

Progress will be made on establishment of a student support system for students withdisabilities.

ｃ

Support of students who experience difficulties in completing programs in the standard amount oftime, faculty will provide advice to students on an individual basis, and make an effort to provide
them advice at an early juncture.

ｃ

Efforts will be made to provide Individual advice at an early juncture to students experiencing
difficulty with their studies to help prevent students becoming unable to complete programs in thestandard amount of time, through correspondence between the part-time counselor, student
counselors, members of the Academic Welfare Committee, and faculty members responsible forcourses. Students who will require extra time to complete relevant programs will also be given
advice as necessary.

ｃ

Efforts will be made to provide Individual advice at an early juncture to students
experiencing difficulties in their studies to help prevent students becoming unable
to complete programs in the standard amount of timethrough correspondence
between the counselor, student counselors, members of the Academic Welfare
Committee, and faculty members responsible for courses. Students who will require
extra time to complete relevant programs will also be given advice as necessary.

dIn order to decrease the number of students who experience difficulties in completing programs inthe standard amount of time due to financial difficulties, the tuition exemption program will be
improved.

ｄ

In order to decrease the number of students who experience difficulties in completing programs inthe standard amount of time due to financial difficulties, the tuition exemption program will be
improved.

ｄ

In order to decrease the number of students who experience difficulties incompleting programs in the standard amount of time due to financial difficulties, thetuition exemption program will be improved.

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イ Specific measures for support of student lifestyles and health(ｱ) The University of Aizu
a Improvement of environments as they relate to students lifestyles
a-1 Cooperation among faculty members, the counselor, the nurse, and staff of the Student
Affairs Division shall be strengthened in order to give students effective and useful advice
on their lifestyles.

イ イ Specific measures for support of student lifestyles and health（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu
ａ a Improvement of environments as they relate to students lifestyles（ａ） a-1 The counselor from the Student Counseling Room, as well as the nurse fromthe Nurse s Room shall be provided with opportunities to take part in seminars for
improvement and maintenance of their specialized knowledge.

イ イ Specific measures for support of student lifestyles and health（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu
ａ a Improvement of environments as they relate to students lifestyles（ａ） With regard to lifestyle and health counseling, a counselor (Student Counseling Room), a nurse(Medical Treatment Room), Grievance Counselors (Grievance Counseling Office, Grievance
Processing Committee), Counselor for Sexual Harassment (Committee for Prevention of Sexual
harassment) and staff members of the Student Affairs Division will cooperatively work forstudents.

a-2 Seminars on student counseling shall be ensured, so that staff members responsible forstudent counseling can improve their qualification.

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a-2 Seminars on student counseling shall be organized.

（ｂ） Basically, counseling shall be done on a student-counselor basis. However, in order to detect andcare students experiencing difficulties in their lifestyles at an early juncture, adequate information
shall be forwarded to their guardians at an adequate juncture so that guardians can also grasp
situations through consultation, etc.

（ｂ）

Meetings geared for students guardians who need consultations for problems students have in
keeping up with their studies shall be held. Also, meetings with students' guardians shall beheld as necessary.

（ｂ） Meetings geared for students guardians who need consultations for problems students
have in keeping up with their studies shall be held.

（ｃ） With regard to realization of an environment in consideration for universal design※, approaches
for students with physical disabilities in terms of education and research shall be improved in linewith establishment of a support system by faculty and students.

（ｃ）

The existing support system for students with physical disabilities shall be improved throughunderstanding of situations of these students on a daily basis and through close
communication with their guardians, andaccording to their needs.

（ｃ） Close communication shall be maintained among students with physical disabilities, theirguardians, and the University, so that the existing support system can be improved
according to their needs.

ｂｂStudents' extra-curricular activitiesｂ（ａ） In order for students to be more actively engaged in extra-curricular activities, spaces and places
reserved for conversation and relaxation should be ensured.

（ａ）(a) Efforts shall be directed to creation of an environment in which students can be actively
engaged in extra-curricular activities, while the University ensures adequate spaces for these
activities.

（ａ） Efforts shall be directed to creation of an environment in which students can be actively
engaged in extra-curricular activities, while the University ensures adequate spaces forthese activities.

（ｂ） Taking into account an educational viewpoint that students improve themselves throughinteraction with many students as they spend their time in a group, measures to support
students extra-curricular activities shall be put into practice.

（ｂ）(b) The University and the University of Aizu Supporters Association, for which members are
students guardians, shall work together to help students enjoy their campus lives.

（ｂ） The University and the University of Aizu Supporters Association, for which members
are students guardians, shall work together to help students enjoy their campus lives.

ｃｃ

A system to support lifestyles of studentsｃ（ａ） A university dormitory which takes into account effectiveness in education shall be established
to help students improve their social skills and motivation to study through communal living
and to nurture students international awareness through communal living with students ofdifferent nationalities. Also , measures for reducing students financial burdens shall beconsidered. For example, use of low-rent housing owned by private companies shall beconsidered.

（ａ）(a-1) A plan for establishment of a University dormitory shall be made.

（ａ） (a-1) Efforts shall be made to ensure（ｂ） In order to accept excellent students, preferential treatments of students, such as expansion of
the range of students subject to tuition exemption and establishment of a University of Aizu
scholarship system will be considered. Emphasis will be placed on consideration on such systems
for the Graduate School.

（ｂ）

Students' extra-curricular activities

A system to support lifestyles of students(a-2) Efforts shall be made to ensure suitable housing for students.

Students' extra-curricular activities

A system to support lifestyles of students
suitable housing for students .

(a-2) The feasibility of dormitories shall be considered .

(b-1) In order to ensure acceptance of excellent students from abroad, financial support
measures shall be put into practice to support international students, such as tuition exemption
and establishment of a University of Aizu scholarship system, etc.

（ｂ） (b-1) In order to ensure acceptance of excellent students from abroad, financial support
measures shall be put into practice to support international students, such as tuition
exemption and establishment of a University of Aizu scholarship system, etc.

(b-2) A system to financially support excellent students, not limited to international students, shallbe considered.

(b-2) A system to financially support excellent students, not limited to international
students, shall be considered.

（ｃ） Through further improvement of the TA and RA systems, financial burdens on graduate school
students will be reduced, so that they can concentrate on their studies and research.

（ｃ）

The TA system and RA system shall be further improved.

（ｃ） The TA system and RA system shall be further improved.

（ｄ） Effective use of the Lounge for International Exchange and Informal Discussion shall be aimed atfor communication between international students and Japanese students, among faculty andadministrative staff members, and for exchange of various information shall be worked on.

（ｄ）(d) In order to help non-Japanese faculty and international students get accustomed to life inJapan, intensive Japanese language courses shall be planned. Also, international exchange will bepromoted through organizing and holding of "international talks ."（ｄ） In order to help non-Japanese faculty and international students get accustomed
to life in Japan, intensive Japanese language courses shall be planned. Also,international exchange will be promoted through programs for understanding of
foreign cultures.

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（ｅ） The University and the Support Association for International Students of the University of Aizu
(SAISUA) shall work together to support international students.

（ｅ）

Activities to support international students, for example, raising donations for international
students will be implemented in cooperation with Support Association for International
Students of University of Aizu (SAISUA).

（ｅ） Activities to support international students, for example, scholarship programs
international students will be implemented.

（ｆ） Occasions for informal discussion and exchange of opinions between international students andpeople from local companies and societies shall be organized.

（ｆ）(f) With the cooperation of the Center for Programs for International Strategy and SAISUA ,interaction between international students and local residents, including ski lessons held jointly by
local organizations and participation in various events, will be aimed at , so that international
exchange in the area can be further promoted.

（ｆ） With the cooperation of the Center for Programs for International Strategy,
opportunities for interaction between international students and local residents,
including ski lessons held jointly by local organizations, will be organized, so thatinternational exchange in the area can be further promoted.

（イ） The Junior College Division（イ）

The Junior College Division（イ） The Junior College Divisionａ

Detailed plans will be made regarding preparations for realization of an environment to help
students comfortably enjoy their student lifestyles.

ａDetailed plans to be made regarding preparations for realization of an environment to help
students comfortably enjoy their student lifestyles.

ａ（ａ） Every year in April, second-year students are asked to respond to the "survey regarding student
lifestyles". An overview of actual situations regarding students' lifestyles and student requests is
obtained from the results of the survey, and can be applied to future reforms and improvements inthe future.

（ａ）

The "survey regarding student lifestyles" conducted in April will be utilized for support ofstudents' lifestyles.

（ａ） The "survey regarding student lifestyles" conducted in April will be utilized for support ofstudents' lifestyles.

（ｂ） Regarding scholarship programs of the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO), efforts will
be made to increase acceptance rates for applicants from the College through a system forprovision of advice for those who wish to utilize these scholarships. (165 students received
scholarships in fiscal year 2005, which was 49.1% of the total student population at the College.
Excluding students who had been accepted to receive scholarships before they were admitted to
the College, 90 students received scholarships, which was 26.8% of the total student population at
the College.)（ｂ）

Scholarship programs will be announced at the time of students' admission to the College, and at （ｂ）
the beginning of the first and second semesters to raise students' awareness of their availability.
Improvements will be made regarding explanation methods for scholarship programs, and theacceptance rate of applicants will be increased.

（ｃ） Efforts will be made to lessen financial burdens on students by reviewing expenses for practicaltraining materials.

（ｃ）

Practical training materials to be paid by students will be reviewed and evaluated from the （ｃ） Practical training materials to be paid by students will be reviewed and evaluated fromperspective of cost efficiency, and efforts will be made to reduce overhead expenses, taking into
the perspective of cost efficiency, and efforts will be made to reduce overhead expenses,
consideration learning objectives.
taking into consideration learning objectives.

（ｄ） Enrichment of support systems for career planning and student lifestyles will be conducted
through placement of student counselors and staff employed for counseling work who will beavailable to students requests for consultations.

（ｄ）

d-1 A student counselor will be placed at each academic department, and a counselor from the （ｄ） d-1 A student counselor will be placed at each academic department, and a counselorfrom the University will work at the College once a week, as part of an effort to provide
University will work at the College once a week, as part of an effort to provide an environmentan environment where students don't feel hesitant in asking for counseling.
where students don't feel hesitant in asking for counseling.
d-2 The student counseling room will be improved.

for

Detailed plans to be made regarding preparations for realization of an environment to help
students comfortably enjoy their student lifestyles.

Scholarship programs will be announced at the time of students' admission to theCollege, and at the beginning of the first and second semesters to raise students'
awareness of their availability. Improvements will be made regarding explanation methods
for scholarship programs, and the acceptance rate of applicants will be increased.

d-2 Securing a room for use as the student counseling room will be considered.

（ｅ） A system to handle individual counseling for students regarding student lifestyles will be
constructed, utilizing the small-class educational system, with faculty members and administrative
staff keeping close coordination with student counselors and counselors.

（ｅ）

A system for coordination of faculty and administrative staff, student counselors and counselors （ｅ） A system for coordination of faculty and administrative staff, student counselors andcounselors will be prepared, and will be available to students interdepartmentally.
will be prepared, and will be available to students interdepartmentally. Students will be given
information on how they can utilize counseling time during the lunch break at
guidance meetings, and e-mail announcements regarding use of this system will
be made to students on a regular basis.

（ｆ） Restoration of deteriorating student dormitories will be carried out according to a determined plan.

（ｆ）

Issues regarding repair of dormitories will be compiled and organized, and maintenance and repair （ｆ） Issues regarding repair of dormitories will be compiled and organized, and maintenanceand repair of the dormitories will be considered from the perspective of the long-term .
of the dormitories will be considered from the perspective of the long-term.
Efforts shall be made for management of the dormitory, in order to prevent
unfavorable living conditions at the dormitory due to deterioration.

（ｇ） So that students will be advised and made aware of possible problems that may arise stemmingfrom activities such as illegal sales schemes such as sales scams, pyramid sales schemes, etc.,
and other activities such as stalking and cult-related activities, a specialist in the field will give alecture on the topic at the College.

（ｇ）(g-1 ） Students will be advised and made aware of the possibility of these issues at the time of （ｇ） (g-1） Students will be advised and made aware of the possibility of these issues at thetime of guidance meetings.
guidance meetings.
(g-2) Students will be given practical advice by staff of the Consumers Departmentof the Prefecture Government regarding prevention of bank transfer scams andtroubles involving consumer contracts.

25(g-2) Lectures given by regional safety advisors, etc. from the police station will be
conducted for provision of specific advice pertaining to crime prevention and selfdefense.

（ｈ） Counseling will be available for students having problems with harassment, including sexual
harassment. In addition, efforts will be made in sending out announcements and notifications
regarding prevention of different forms of harassment.

（ｈ）

Awareness of several types of harassment issues will be promoted at the guidance meetings.
In particular, locations and occasions for consultation regarding sexual harassment
shall be ensured.

（ｈ） Awareness of several types of harassment issues will be promoted at the guidance
meetings.

ｂ

Students will be supported in their extra-curricular activities.
Students learn about social values, about getting along with others, and about compassion
through participation in extra-curricular activities and mature as human beings. From an
educational perspective, student participation in extra-curricular activities will be supported.

ｂ

Activities by self-governing student clubs will be supported through a faculty support system.

ｂ

Activities by self-governing student clubs will be supported through a faculty support
system.

ｃ

A lifestyle support system for students, including international students and working students, willbe established.

ｃ

Support of student lifestyles will be conducted through cooperation between Student Affairs
Section, academic welfare committee members, and graduation seminar instructors.

ｃSupport of student lifestyles will be conducted through cooperation between Student
Affairs Section, academic welfare committee members, and graduation seminar
instructors.

（ａ）（a-1） A system to handle 3 and 4-year programs for completion will be utilized in response to （ａ） （ a-1 ） A system to handle 3 and 4-year programs for completion will be utilized in
students who are employed while conducting their studies at the College.
response to students who are employed while conducting their studies at the College.

（ａ） Towards a goal of fostering of 21st-century resident-types and society based on knowledge,
proactive improvement of support systems will be conducted.

(a-2 ） Mechanisms for discounted tuition, etc. will be utilized geared towards individuals who
intend to take 3 or 4 years to complete their studies at the College while they are employed.

(a-2 ） Mechanisms for discounted tuition, etc. will be utilized geared towards individuals
who intend to take 3 or 4 years to complete their studies at the College while they are
employed.

(a-3） Programs, etc. for delayed payment of tuition, will be utilized .
(a-3） Programs, etc. for delayed payment of tuition, will be utilized.
Announcements will be made about information regarding the faculty member representative for （ｂ） Announcements will be made about information regarding the faculty member
representative for student counseling, counselors, student counselors, and thestudent counseling, counselors, student counselors, the counseling office, and times the relevant
counseling office, and times the relevant resources are available at the time of guidance
resources are available at the time of guidance meetings. Also, the location of the healthcare
room will be explained to students at these meetings with detailed instructions for use of
meetings.
the room.

（ｂ） A clear description of persons in charge of student support services will be given to students, andwill be available for consultations and advice.

（ｂ）

ウ ウ Specific measures regarding support for students career development activities（ア） （ア）The University of Aizu

ウ ウ Specific measures regarding support for students career development activities（ア） （ア）The University of Aizu

ウウ Specific measures regarding support for students career development activities（ア）The University of Aizuａ

The employment rate for students who wish to be employed at private companies will bemaintained at 100 %.

ａa. The employment rate for students who wish to be employed at private companies shall be
aimed at 100 %.

ａ

The employment rate for students who wish to be employed at private companies
will be maintained at 100 %.

ｂ

For improvement of quality of career guidance, on-campus company seminars jointly held bycompanies and the original handbooks for University of Aizu students seeking jobs should be
improved. In addition, in order for students to develop views towards professions and increase
their interest in future employment at an early juncture of their enrollment at the Undergraduate
School, career planning seminars intended for students of lower academic years (e.g. second-year
students) shall be planned and a qualified career counselor※ (whose qualification is recognized by
the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare) shall be placed at the University.

ｂ

b-1 The guidebook to help students find employment shall be improved.

ｂb-1 The guidebook to help students find employment to be published independently by
the University shall be improved.

b-2 On-campus explanatory meetings of companies shall take place same as before.
b-2 On-campus explanatory meetings of companies shall take place same as before.
b-3 A course, "Career Design," shall be established, for which a certain number ofacademic credits will be allotted . Contents of this course shall include
guidance meetings andseminars for students' future paths and career development.

b-3 Guidance meetings and seminars for students' future paths and careerdevelopment shall be categorized as courses, for which academic credits will beallotted, and contents of these meetings and seminars will be improved.

b-4 Career counseling by the career counselor and mock interviews for employment shall beplanned.

b-4 Career counseling by the career counselor and mock interviews for employment
shall be planned.

b-5 The career counselor of the University shall play an important role for improvement of qualityof career guidance for students.

b-5 Appropriate responses will be given to students for their consultation regarding
employment through utilization of the University's career counselor.

ｃ

For the purpose of increasing students awareness of choice of occupations, enhancing students
motivation to study, and improving students ability to adapt themselves to society, students shallbe encouraged to be engaged in internship programs. Deliberations shall also be made on handlingof the internship program as a course for which students can earn academic credits.

ｃ

In order to encourage students to take part in internship programs, meetings for explanation ofinternship programs shall be planned.

ｃ

In order to encourage students to take part in internship programs, meetings for
explanation of internship programs shall be planned.

ｄSeminars for vocational assistance intended for faculty members shall be held in order tocontribute to faculty members activities to support students career development.

ｄMeetings for faculty members to show how they can support students career development shallbe planned.

ｄMeetings for faculty members to show how they can support students careerdevelopment shall be planned.

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ｅVisitation programs to local companies shall be planned and carried out, so that both students andfaculty members can attain deeper understanding about career development.

ｅe. Visitation programs to local companies by students and faculty members shall be carried out.

ｅVisitation programs to local companies by students and faculty members shall be carriedout.

ｆ

By reinforcement of ties between the Alumni Association and the University, networks among past
graduates from the University will be established to help programs to support students currently
enrolled seeking employment.

ｆEstablishment of networks including past graduates from the University in cooperation with the
Alumni Association shall be aimed for. Established networks shall be effectively used .

ｆf. Establishment of networks including past graduates from the University in cooperation
with the Alumni Association shall be aimed for.

ｇ

As a measure for supporting young researchers, the employment system established originally by
the University for special research fellows shall be maintained, providing Pos. Doc. positions※ tograduates of our Doctoral Program.

ｇg. In order to support excellent doctoral students after their completion of the doctoral program,
positions for special research fellows of the University shall be maintained.

ｇ

In order to support excellent doctoral students after their completion of the doctoral
program, positions for special research fellows of the University shall be maintained.

ｈOccasions for our students and faculty members to meet and exchange information with persons
who were previously faculty members of our University or who were awarded a Master s/Doctoral
degree from our University shall be planned in order to increase job opportunities for our graduate
students.

ｈDiscussions regarding arrangement of occasions for doctoral students of the University toaccumulate information regarding employment in research or faculty positions shall continue.

ｈDiscussions regarding arrangement of occasions for doctoral students of the University
to accumulate information regarding employment in research or faculty positions shallcontinue.

（イ） The Junior College Division（イ）

The Junior College Division（イ） The Junior College Divisionａａa-1 A career guidance meeting will be held in October for first-year students. Detailed advice
will be provided, utilizing the "career planning guidebook", which was edited by the relevant
committee.

ａEfforts will be made regarding provision of advice to students regarding career planning according
to their abilities, special characteristics, and interests.

a-1 A career guidance meeting will be held in October for first-year students.
Detailed advice will be provided, utilizing the "career planning guidebook", which
was edited by the relevant committee.

a-2 Instructors from outside the College will hold lectures on guidance strategies for employment
examinations, based on the yearly schedule for provision of career planning advice, to provide
students with relevant advice.

a-2 Instructors from outside the College will hold lectures on guidance strategies for
employment examinations, based on the yearly schedule for provision of careerplanning advice, to provide students with relevant advice.

a-3 Fostering of skills regarding taking of employment exams will be conducted based on the
yearly schedule for provision of career planning advice, through holding of entry sheet mastery
tests, mock public servant examinations (basic versions, and versions which have actually beenused), and mock SPI* exams, etc.

a-3 Fostering of skills regarding taking of employment exams will be conducted based on
the yearly schedule for provision of career planning advice, through holding of entry
sheet mastery tests, mock public servant examinations (basic versions, and versions
which have actually been used), and mock SPI* exams, etc.

ｂ

Students are given a sense of what it is to actually work and given firsthand opportunities to gain
work perspectives through programs for educational activities that deepen relations withcompanies, such as internships, etc.

ｂ

Students interested in internships will be invited for participation, and those accepted as interns
will be given instructions regarding relevant internships prior to their participation by faculty
members in charge of career guidance and the career advisor.

ｂStudents interested in internships will be invited for participation, and those accepted asinterns will be given instructions regarding relevant internships prior to their participation.
Students will work as interns at companies for a designated period of time during
summer vacation, etc., and gain firsthand experience at an actual work location.
Interns are not limited to selecting internships for jobs related to work they want to
do in the future. Their participation in the programs should give them awareness ofthe significance from the broad perspective of work experience.

ｃ

A system to help students attain work perspectives based on a long-term outlook throughseminars conducted by lecturers from outside the College will be strengthened for employment
support services to students.

ｃ(c-1) The College will invite instructors from outside the College for instruction of "Short-term
On-campus Lectures" and "Introduction to Career Development" to develop work values andstudents' long-term perspectives pertaining to their careers.

ｃ(c-1) The College will invite instructors from outside the College for instruction of"Short-term On-campus Lectures" and "Introduction to Career Development" todevelop work values and students' long-term perspectives pertaining to theircareers.

(c-2) A career development support system will be developed so that students can be given
suitable and appropriate advice to help foster initiative. The College aims to achieve the goal of
having at least a 95% employment rate for students seeking employment after graduation.

27(c-2) A career development support system will be developed so that students canbe given suitable and appropriate advice to help foster initiative. The College aims
to achieve the goal of having at least a 95% employment rate for students seeking
employment after graduation.

ｄ

The current system to keep track of situations regarding job-hunting activities of students will befurther improved through utilization of a computer system.

ｄProvision of advice pertaining to tracking of job-hunting activities of students will be improved
through improvement of the employment support system which utilizes the College's LAN.

ｄ

Provision of advice pertaining to tracking of job-hunting activities of students will be
improved through improvement of the employment support system which utilizes theCollege's LAN.

ｅ

The employment counseling support system will be improved, and an employment advisor devoted
to matters regarding employment will be placed at the College.

ｅ

Two counseling staff members for career development (career advisors) have been placed at the
Career Support Center at the College to improve the employment counseling support system.

ｅ

Two counseling staff members for career development (career advisors) have beenplaced at the Career Support Center at the College to improve the employment
counseling support system.

ｆFaculty members of the College will conduct company visitations, in order to carry out informationexchange and development of opportunities for employment of students.

ｆContact will be made with companies and facilities where there is a possibility for graduates to be
employed through visitation, based on characteristics of relevant departments, to help develop the
employer pool for the College.

ｆContact will be made with companies and facilities where there is a possibility forgraduates to be employed through visitation, based on characteristics of relevant
departments, to help develop the employer pool for the College.

ｇCorrespondence between alumni and the College has been useful for employment support
regarding current students.

ｇ

A graduate of the College shall be appointed as a part-time instructor for the course,"Career Development," and a system to request alumni of the College to provide information
pertaining to job opportunities and employment advice will be discussed.

ｇ

Preparation of a system to request alumni of the College to provide information
pertaining to job opportunities and employment advice will be discussed, for utilization in
employment support for current students.

ｈ

The Department of Food and Nutrition Sciences and the Department of Social Welfare Sciences
will maintain a success rate of 80% for student employment at jobs which require licenses or
qualifications.

ｈDetailed advice will be provided to students who intend to gain employment in jobs which require
licenses or qualifications regarding methods for completing their studies and career planning.

ｈDetailed advice will be provided to students who intend to gain employment in jobs which
require licenses or qualifications regarding methods for completing their studies andcareer planning.

ｉ

Improvement of programs to assist students who intend to transfer to other universities, etc. will
be conducted.

ｉ

Faculty members in charge of career advice and career advisors, and research seminar
instructors etc. will provide attentive care and advice to students regarding career plans duringclass and outside of class periods, to help students take action on their own initiative to achieve
their goals.

ｉ

Maintenance and improvement of success rates for students who transfer to otheruniversities, etc . will be conducted. Faculty members in charge of career advice andcareer advisors, and research seminar instructors etc. will provide attentive care andadvice to students regarding career plans during class and outside of class periods,
to help students take action on their own initiative to achieve their goals.

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COMPARISON BETWEEN THE MID-TERM PLANS AND ANNUAL PLANS FOR FY 2008 AND 2009

Item

MID-TERM PLANS

FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

FY 2008 ANNUAL PLANS

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education /research conducted at the University

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education /research conducted at the University

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality ofeducation / research conducted at the University

２ Measures for achievement of goals regarding research

Item（1）Measures for achievement of goals regarding research standards and results

Item

２ Measures for achievement of goals regarding research（1）Measures for achievement of goals regarding research standards and results

２ Measures for achievement of goals regarding research（1）Measures for achievement of goals regarding research standards and results

ア ア Model research directions（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu

アア Model research directions（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu

ア ア Model research directions（ア） (ｱ) The University of AizuａWorld-class research in computer science and engineering will be further promoted to create
results having a major impact on relevant fields.

ａPioneering research, with a focus on innovative computing for advancement of high performancecomputational science, shall be worked on.

ａPioneering research, with a focus on innovative computing for advancement of highperformance computational science, shall be worked on.

ｂResearch will be conducted to contribute to formation of a local society where sustainable
development is possible, a theme which has been assigned to Fukushima Prefecture as well as
the world in the 21st century. In order to achieve these goals, heightening of professionalawareness as researchers will be promoted.

ｂWith the Research Center for Advanced Information Science and Technology (CAIST)
playing a central role, research on integration of advanced information science, naturalenvironmental science, (especially meteorological science) agricultural science forcreation of regional environmental informatics (information science) shall be initiated.

ｂ

Research on a system which can provide weather information for necessary
agriculture by integrating weather simulation and agricultural science based on
advanced information science and research on service science utilizing advanced
information science towards improvement of conveniences and comfortableness ofpeople in the local communities shall be started.

ｃ

In order to promote the pioneering research with creativity and originality, invitation of young
researchers to the University shall be focused on.

ｃWith the Research Center for Advanced Information Science and Technology (CAIST)
playing a central role, research related to space information science, such as research
toward promotion of utilization of data obtained by a lunar orbiter (SELENE) with theJapan Aerospace Exploration Agency, (JAXA) will be carried out.

ｃResearch to convey the importance of science to the next generation shall be carriedout, through research and development with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency(JAXA) toward promotion of utilization of data obtained by a lunar orbiter (SELENE).

（イ） The Junior College Division（イ） The Junior College Division（イ） The Junior College DivisionａFundamental research will be carried out and reflected in education in order to deepen
education for each of the departments.

ａ

In order to deepen education in upper-division courses and interdepartmental courses,
fundamental and application research will be conducted in related fields.

ａIn order to deepen education in upper-division courses and interdepartmental courses,
fundamental and application research will be conducted in related fields.

ｂEfforts to rejuvenate the local region will be made through matching of achievements offundamental research conducted at the College to the needs of companies and industries in theregion.

ｂ(b-1) In conjunction with summarization of achievements from fundamental research as"Annual Review," "Research of the Local Community" and "Business Achievement Report,"
they will be posted on the College's website, the College will collaborate with local companies
and industries for facilitation of rejuvenation of the local region.
Concerning the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities, the industry, universities,
residents and municipalities in the region will collaborate and carry out matching needs andseeds, and efforts will be made through planning and carrying out collaborative researchdevelopment projects for rejuvenation of the local region.

ｂ

For facilitation of rejuvenation of the local region, the College will collaborate with local
companies and industries, and achievements from fundamental research conducted will
be published in the College's "Annual Review" and in "Research of the Local
Community", and will also be posted on the College's website.
Concerning the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities, the university,
industry, government and public citizens will collaborate and carry out matchingneeds and seeds, and efforts will be made through planning and carrying out
collaborative research development projects for rejuvenation of the local region.

(b-2) "Collection of research seeds" will be improved, and efforts will be made formatching seeds from the College and needs from the local society, private companies, etc

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Issues from the local region will be taken up, and solutions will be arrived at throughcooperative research conducted with collaboration by the College, industry, residents, andgovernment.

ｃ(c-1) In conjunction with continuous discussions on optimal collaboration with the local region
which place importance of synergy, diversity and applicability will be carried out centeredaround the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities, local issues will be selected, andresearch for solving these issues will be promoted, focusing on commissioned projects
conducted by the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities, etc. in collaboration withlocal industry, universities, residents and municipalities in the region.

ｃc-1 Discussions on optimal collaboration with the local region which place importanceof synergy, diversity and applicability will be carried out centered around the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities. Local issues will be selected and research systems
will be prepared, while promoting the following projects which started in AY 2008.
○"Project for Support of Child-raising and Child-maturation through Diet"
supported by the "Prefecture Program for Promotion of Prioritized Areas"○"Project for Construction of a Database for Information Regarding VacantHousing Areas," "Project for Dissemination of Information of the Local Regions"and the "Project for Collaboration Regarding Health and Tourism" as projects fromthe program, "Program for Branch Offices of Fukushima Prefecture Government"○"Development of Barrier-free Products Made of Paulownia Grown in the Aizu
Region" supported by METI in its program, "Research and Development for Use ofRegional Resources"(c-2) Graduation research will be utilized in assistance for solving local issues.

c-2 Graduation research will be utilized in assistance for solving local issues.

イ イ Specific measures regarding methods for giving back research results to society（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu

イ イ Specific measures regarding methods for giving back research results to society（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu

イ イ Specific measures regarding methods for giving back research results to society（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizuａ

The University shall give back research results to society through international conferences,academic journals, patents, and technology transfers as well as hosting of international
workshops, symposiums and international conferences.

ａ

The Center for Strategy of International Programs shall support international conferences andworkshops hosted by organizations belonging to the University.

ａ

The Center for Strategy of International Programs shall support international
conferences and workshops hosted by organizations belonging to the University.

ｂ

The University shall share its research results with local communities and citizens throughhosting of public lectures, IT seminars, forums, etc.

ｂb-1 Public lectures inside/outside of the University shall be carried out.

ｂb-1 Public lectures inside/outside of the University shall be carried out.

ｃｄMarket value of research results shall be improved through acquisition of patent rights andtechnology transfer.
The University-Business Innovation Center shall take an initiative in selecting research topics
needed by local communities and industry as well as actively promoting the University s
collaboration with local communities and industry.

b-2 In order to share research results of the University, university-industry cooperation forums
shall be carried out.

b-2 In order to share research results of the University, university-industry cooperation
forums shall be carried out.

b-3 Various public lectures shall be held for contribution to fostering of human resources
with practical knowledge required for playing important roles in the ubiquitous computing
society,.

b-3 ". NET Seminars" shall be held for contribution to fostering of human resources
with practical knowledge required for playing important roles in the ubiquitous
computing society,.

b-4 Introductory seminars on multimedia shall be organized intended for local citizens, so thatthey can support the information-oriented society.

b-4 Introductory seminars on multimedia shall be organized intended for local citizens,
so that they can support the information-oriented society.

ｃ

Effective management and proactive use of intellectual property shall be aimed at.

ｃ

Effective management and proactive use of intellectual property shall be aimed at.

ｄd-1 Through holding of university-industry cooperation forums in order to publicize research
results of the University, efforts will be made to understand the needs of local communities andindustry.

ｄd-1 University-industry cooperation forums shall be held in order to publicize research
results of the University, understand the needs of local communities and industry, andconsider feasibility of research collaboration.

d-2 Activities for coordination of collaborative research, etc. will be promoted centeredaround the Business Collaboration Coordinator.

ｅ

The University shall actively host lectures and research funded externally, and promotecollaborative research with external organizations and/or utilization of external funds(cooperative and commissioned research, grant donations.) The University shall also strive tosend information, give publicity, conduct activities for enlightenment, and make known releaseｆ For the purpose of contribution to improvement of English education in other universities, etc.,
achievements of English education and research for the Graduate School conducted by theCenter for Language Research will be made known to the public.
（イ） The Junior College Division

d-2 Projects involving multiple laboratories and fields of study, making the best use ofknowledge possessed by the University shall be promoted through regular meetings by
UBIC members.

ｅEfforts will be directed to acquisition of external funds.

ｅ

Efforts will be directed to acquisition of external funds.

ｆ

The Center for Language Research will continue to work on research regarding English language
education targeted for graduate school students.

ｆ

The Center for Language Research will continue to work on research regarding English
language education targeted for graduate school students.

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ａContributions will be made to expanding development of industries and cultures within theregion by resolving issues particular to regions, through creation of project teams based oncollaboration between the College, industry, residents, and governments and proactive
participation in organizational functions outside the College.

ａCollaboration between industry, universities, residents and municipalities in the region will bepromoted centered around the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities, commissioned
projects, etc. utilizing local resources (history, culture, tradition, nature, special local
products, vacant housing, etc.) will be developed, and contribution will be made toincrease participants in exchanges, to promote permanent dwelling and residence as
second homes, and to rejuvenate local communities, etc.
In addition, efforts will be also
made for promotion and development of local industry and culture.

ａ

The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities will promote collaboration between
industry, universities, residents, and municipalities in the region to promote and develop
local industry and culture.
Specific projects, etc. involving cooperative research by the College, industry,
government, and residents include a project designated for promotion by
Fukushima Prefecture, the "Project for Support of Child-raising and Childmaturation through Diet", a project for promotion of utilization of Aizu's regional
resources, the "Project for Utilization of Aizu's Treasures", a project from theprogram, "Research and Development for Use of Regional Resources" sponsored
by METI, "Development of Barrier-free Products Using New Uses for Aizu
Paulownia"ｂ

The Annual Research Review will be published, and research achievements will be publicly
announced.

ｂ

A CD-Rom version of the College's "Annual Research Review" will be distributed to related
institutions, so that the research achievements of faculty and administrative staff of theCollege can be used by other universities, regional communities, and companies, etc., and all
the contents of the Annual Research Review will also be posted on the College's website. The
achievements from various projects planned and implemented by the Center for Rejuvenation of
Local Communities will be also posted on the website, as PR activity, while at the same timemaking the information available so that regional communities can utilize the achievements.

ｂ

A CD-Rom version of the College's "Annual Research Review" will be distributed
so that the research achievements of faculty and administrative staff of theCollege can be used by other universities, regional communities, and companies,
etc., and the contents of the Annual Research Review will also be posted on theCollege's website.
The achievements from various projects planned and implemented by the Center
for Rejuvenation of Local Communities will be posted on the website, as PR
activity, while at the same time making the information available so that regional
communities can utilize the achievements.
Specifically, projects to be posted on the website include a project designated for
promotion by Fukushima Prefecture, the "Project for Support of Child-raising andChild-maturation through Diet", a project for promotion of utilization of Aizu's
regional resources, the "Project for Utilization of Aizu's Treasures", a project fromthe program, "Research and Development for Use of Regional Resources"sponsored by METI, "Development of Barrier-free Products Using New Uses for
Aizu
Paulownia."

ウ

Specific measures regarding verification of research standards and results

ウ

Specific measures regarding verification of research standards and results

ウ

Specific measures regarding verification of research standards and results

Internal investigations and evaluations shall be conducted by the University Evaluation Office （ア） Internal evaluation shall be conducted by the University Evaluation Office. Also,
Also,(the University of Aizu) and the Evaluation Committee (the Junior College Division).
the University shall prepare by accumulating data for evaluation of its educational
for evaluation of its
the University shall prepare by arrangement of necessary materials, etc.
activities by the National Institution for Academic Degrees and University
educational activities by the National Institution for Academic Degrees and University
Evaluation (scheduled to be conducted in 2010.)
Evaluation (scheduled to be conducted in 2010) (the University of Aizu and the Junior College
Achievements of research projects, etc. shall be publicly presented to people
Division).
outside the University.
Achievements of research projects, etc. shall be publicly presented to people outside theUniversity.

（ア） Periodic self-inspections/evaluations as well as third-party evaluations shall be implemented.
Results of research projects, etc. shall be presented and verified at presentations andsymposiums open to those outside of the University.

（ア）（イ） The University shall aim at a 50 % increase in the number of the University s publication in
major journals during the mid-term plan period. (An increase from the present number of 113
papers to 170 papers)（イ） The number of papers published in major journals, exceeding the number in the prior fiscal year, （イ The number of papers published in major journals, exceeding the number in theshall be targeted, by way of providing faculty with related information and cooperative） prior fiscal year, shall be targeted, by way of providing faculty with related（ウ） The University shall discuss a commendation system for highly evaluated research results.

（ウ） Based on the Regulation Concerning Commendation of Personnel, the Public University （ウ） Based on the Regulation Concerning Commendation of Personnel, the Public University
Corporation, The University of Aizu, personnel qualified for commendation shall be
Corporation, The University of Aizu, personnel qualified for commendation shall becommended. (The University)commended.

assistance regarding applications to be made. (The University of Aizu)

information and cooperative assistance regarding applications to be made forobtaining external research funds at the University of Aizu. (The University of
Aizu)

Progress will be made regarding preparation of a system for commendation regarding
research achievements which have received high evaluations. (The Junio College
Division)

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COMPARISON BETWEEN THE MID-TERM PLANS AND ANNUAL PLANS FOR FY 2008 AND 2009

MID-TERM PLANS

FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education /research conducted at the University

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education /research conducted at the University

Item

Item
２ Measures for achievement of goals regarding research

FY 2008 ANNUAL PLANS

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality ofeducation / research conducted at the University
Item

２ Measures for achievement of goals regarding research（2）Measures for achievement of goals regarding improvement of systems for promotion of research

２ Measures for achievement of goals regarding research（2）Measures for achievement of goals regarding improvement of systems for promotion of research（2）Measures for achievement of goals regarding improvement of systems for promotion of research

ア ア Specific measures regarding assignment of researchers（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu

ア ア Specific measures regarding assignment of researchers（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu

ア ア Specific measures regarding assignment of researchers（ア） (ｱ) The University of AizuａMaking the best use of networks with non-Japanese researchers who have belonged to the
University of Aizu and related foreign institutions, etc., commissioning of visiting researchers at
the University of Aizu and measures for recruitment of excellent non-Japanese faculty
members shall be examined.

ａ

The University shall strive for recruitment of excellent human resources and utilization of
networks with overseas institutes, etc. related to the faculty members working at the
University and overseas researchers.

ａ

The University shall strive for recruitment of excellent human resources,
utilizing a database regarding researchers residing abroad who belonged to
the University and international invitation of applications for faculty
positions at the University.

ｂ

A system which enables young and prospective post-doctoral research students and research
assistants, etc. to actively participate in research shall be prepared for revitalization ofresearch at the University.

ｂ

Post-doctoral research students and research assistants, etc. shall be encouraged toproactively participate in research activities conducted at the University.

ｂ

Post-doctoral research students and research assistants, etc. shall be
encouraged to proactively participate in research activities conducted at
the University.

ｃ

Novel research areas which transcend disciplines and take advantage of the University's
strengths while focusing on essential goals of the University of Aizu, support systems andmaintenance of academic research environments shall be given extra consideration.

ｃActivities regarding trans-disciplinary research focusing on CAIST will be supported.

ｃTrans-disciplinary research utilizing knowledge accumulated at the University
shall be promoted through UBIC meetings.

ｄIn order to promote organizational and strategic collaboration between the University s
research activities and society, the University-Business Innovation Center (UBIC) in particular,
shall become the center for promotion of projects which meet social needs and/or those forwhich acquisition of external funds is feasible.

ｄProjects related to university-industry collaboration will be promoted, with UBIC playing acentral role.

ｄFaculty members belonging to UBIC shall take the lead in discussing strategic
measures for promotion of collaboration including the perspective of education
and academics.

（イ） The Junior College Divisionａ Efforts will be made to carry out strategic placement of human resources, etc. for new anddeveloping fields, while taking into consideration the special characteristics of academic fieldsof the College.

（イ） The Junior College Division（イ） The Junior College Divisionａ Efforts will be made to carry out strategic placement of human resources, etc. for new fields ofａ Efforts will be made to carry out strategic placement of human resources , etc.
development, with the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities playing a central role infor new fields of development, with the Center for Rejuvenation of Local
these efforts. Using the fields of specialization of the College (industry and management,
Communities playing a central role in these efforts. Using the fields ofdesign, information, environment, nutrition, food products, health, welfare and childcare, etc. ) as
specialization of the College (industry and management, design, information,a foundation, efforts will be made to facilitate inter-field collaboration through establishment ofenvironment, nutrition, food products, health, welfare, childcare, and care for theinterdisciplinary courses.
disabled, etc.) as a foundation, efforts will be made to facilitate inter-field
collaboration through establishment of interdisciplinary courses.

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Efforts will be made to promote the feasibility of preparing a system which will make it possible
to carry out distinctive research projects through effective utilization of human resources, etc.

ｂb-1 With the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities as the nucleus, collaboration
between the College and regional industry, residents, and municipalities will be conducted, andproject research will be carried out based on themes including common needs characteristic to
the region.

ｂb-2 A database will be created which will include information for all past researchers of theCollege and faculty who retired at the mandatory retirement age.

b-2 A database will be created which will include information for all past
researchers of the College and faculty who retired at the mandatory
retirement age.

b-3 In conjunction with creation of a database including all current researchers at theCollege, the database will be disclosed to public for exchanges of human resources.

イ イ Specific measures regarding methods for giving back research results to society（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu

イ イ Specific measures regarding methods for giving back research results to society（ア） (ｱ) The University of AizuａａWith regard to the research organization,
the Center for Advanced Information Scienceand Technology (CAIST) will be established as an organization with flexibility in crosssectional, free concentrative structure, in addition to a fundamental organization to workon the University's mission, that is, "inheritance and evolution of knowledge."

The Center for Advanced Information Science and Technology (CAIST) will be established.

b-1 With the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities as the nucleus,
collaboration between the College and regional industry, residents, andmunicipalities will be conducted, and project research will be carried out
based on themes including common needs characteristic to the region.

b-3 A database including all current researchers at the College will becreated.

イ イ Specific measures regarding methods for giving back research results to（ア） society(ｱ) The University of Aizu
ａ a-1 Deliberation on the current laboratory system with regard to researchorganizations, and reassessment of the current laboratory system shall beconsidered.
a-2 For promotion of specific projects, inter-laboratory and restriction freeorganization of faculty shall be established.

ｂ

A limited term of office system will be introduced to the Center for Advanced Information
Science and Technology, and acquisition of external funds on the basis of research for
specific purposes, such as basic research intended for the Global Center of Excellence (COE)
Program*, etc. and research for contribution to local communities will be one of the missions ofresearch. In principle, faculty of this organization shall be assigned a smaller workload, so that they can concentrate on
according to situations concerning research with priority
research, and during a start-up period, they shall be given priority regarding allocation ofresearch funds.

ｂ

Clusters which conduct research with clear goals will be placed within the CAIST.

ｂ

For promotion of specific projects, inter-laboratory and restriction freeorganization of faculty shall be established.

ｃ

In order to support research conducted by faculty members and doctoral students, the existing
RA system shall be improved.

ｃ

The RA system shall be further utilized in order to support research conducted by faculty
members and doctoral students.

ｃ

The RA system shall be further utilized in order to support research conductedby faculty members and doctoral students.

ｄBased on the University of Aizu strategies for intellectual properties, the systemfor providing faculty members of the University with instruction, advice, andconsultation, etc. regarding intellectual properties shall be enhanced, and patentapplications resulting from research seeds shall be promoted.

ｄ

In conjunction with deepening faculty members', etc. understanding of intellectual
properties on campus through the Business Collaboration Coordinator, patents forresearch seeds will be pursued.

ｄWith regard to indirect expenses associated with external funds, measuresto handle these expenses shall be deliberated on after clarification ofdeliberation points in design of schemes, tasks and methods for operation,
so that sponsors can understand the necessity of indirect expenses.

ｅ

The University shall entrust UBIC with overall coordinating functions for promoting cooperative
research, etc., at the University as well as establishing strategies for obtaining external funds,
and making these strategies well known to faculty members.

ｅThrough discussions by the Committee for Promotion of University-Business Cooperation andregular meetings by UBIC members, strategies for promotion of university-industry cooperation
shall be considered.

ｅThrough discussions by the Committee for Promotion of University-Business
Cooperation and regular meetings by UBIC members, strategies for promotion ofuniversity-industry cooperation shall be considered.

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The University shall take measures in which indirect expenses to be used for improvement of
the University s overall research environment shall be added to direct expenses forcollaborative research expenses and commissioned research expenses to be paid by research
partners. For the time being, UBIC shall take the lead in making an effort to win understanding
from businesses and the University s collaborative research partners, on these measuresconcerning indirect expenses.

ｆWhen discussing details of collaborative research with partner institutions, the University will
try to get approval from relevant partner institutions to bear cost of indirect expenses for otherpurposes.

ｆ

When discussing details of collaborative research with partner institutions, theUniversity will try to get approval from relevant partner institutions to bear costof indirect expenses for other purposes.

ｇ

The University has assigned UBIC a function of acting as headquarters for administration of
intellectual property for the purpose of giving back research achievements to society and the
University s overall function of assisting collaboration among industry, academia, andgovernment shall be further improved hereafter.

ｇ

In order to enhance its function as a base for support of university-industry cooperation, theorganization of UBIC shall be reviewed on a steady basis to increase effectiveness of operation.

ｇ

In order to enhance its function as a base for support of university-industry
cooperation, the organization of UBIC shall be reviewed on a steady basis toincrease effectiveness of operation.

ｈFaculty members, etc. who are in fields for which patent applications are expected, and havebeen allocated competitive research funds, will be requested to apply for patents, etc. within ayear after completion of their relevant research.

ｈResearch for which filing of patent applications are feasible will be supported towards
acquisition of ownership rights, so that the results attained in competitive fundssupported research can contribute to advancement of local areas and to society.

ｈTaking into account the importance of acquisition of patent rights, research
for which filing of patent applications are feasible will be supported towards
acquisition of ownership rights, so that results attained in competitive
funds-supported research can contribute to advancement of local areas andto society.

（イ） The Junior College Divisionａ Efforts will be made to prepare a research environment, organization and system whichhave flexibility to respond to diversified needs.

（イ） The Junior College Divisionａ Efforts will be made to prepare a research environment, organization and system whichhave the flexibility to respond to diversified needs.

（イ） The Junior College Divisionａ Efforts will be made to prepare an appropriate research environment, withparticular emphasis on provision of necessary funding for research.

（ａ） A support system for investigative research leading towards development of local communities
will be established, through coordination between the College, industry, residents, andgovernment.

（ａ） With the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities as a nucleus, the College, industry,
government, and residents will serve as a support system for rejuvenation of local communities,
and will prepare a system for advancement of investigative research leading to regional
development.

（ａ） With the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities as a nucleus, theCollege, industry, government, and residents will serve as a support system
for rejuvenation of local communities, and will prepare a system foradvancement of investigative research leading to regional development.

Based on collection of research seeds of the College, the seeds will be deliberated on atmeetings of the Council of Operation and Promotion for the Center for Rejuvenation of
Local Communities to match needs of the local society to seeds of the College.
（ｂ） The programs for encouragement of research and program for external training, both of which
support research activities, will be improved.

（ｂ） Various research conducted by faculty members will be continuously supported based on
the regulation regarding external training and the regulation regarding encouragement ofresearch.

（ｃ） Efforts will be made regarding acquisition of external funding for research projects, andrealization of cooperative research and commissioned research.

（ｃ） Strengthening of coordination between the College, industry, residents, and government will be
conducted, and efforts will be made to realize cooperative and commissioned research projects.

ｂｂEnrichment of functions supporting coordination between the College, industry, residents, andgovernment from an overall perspective of the College will be conducted through assignment ofintellectual property management functions to the Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities (provisional title) to facilitate contribution of research achievements of theCollege to society.

Assignment of intellectual property management functions to the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities will be made, and improvements will be made tofunctions supporting collaboration between the College, industry, government, andresidents through utilization of collection of research seeds of the College, etc.

（ｂ） Regarding the current programs, etc. for external training, making it possible sothat travel expenses for these programs can be exceptions to rules ofcompliance with the Corporation's travel expense regulations on trial basis will be
continued, in order to increase cost efficiency of training.
（ｃ） Strengthening of coordination between the College, industry, residents, andgovernment will be conducted to facilitate acquisition of external funding, andefforts will be made to realize cooperative and commissioned research
projects .
ｂ

Preparations for assignment of intellectual property management functions to theCenter for Rejuvenation of Local Communities will be made , and improvements
will be made to functions supporting collaboration between the College,industry, government, and residents.

ウ ウ Detailed measures regarding evaluation of research activities（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu

ウ ウ Detailed measures regarding evaluation of research activities（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu

ウ ウ Detailed measures regarding evaluation of research activities（ア） (ｱ) The University of AizuａMaking the best use of the Internal Evaluation Committee, etc., evaluation of research
processes and research achievements shall be implemented on a periodic basis.

ａData necessary for evaluation of the University's research processes and achievements shall becollected.

ａData necessary for evaluation of the University's research processes andachievements shall be collected.

ｂ

The University shall continue improving its website for good publicity to the general public.
Through the site, the University shall release the University gazette on an annual basis andpublicly present research reports from faculty members and projects. This shall facilitate
evaluations and wider access to research results.

ｂ

The University website will be improved based on the results of discussions, etc. made at
the University Website Working Group.
In addition, university gazettes will be issued in orderto make research reports by faculty members widely known.

ｂb-1 University gazettes shall be issued in order to make research reports byfaculty members widely known.
b-2 Consideration of administration of a database regarding achievement offaculty members to compile research achievements of individual faculty
members shall be conducted by a working group34

ｃSocial contribution shall be evaluated from the standpoint of technological innovation such as,
creation of intellectual property, transfer of technology, etc., and shall be reflected in evaluationof faculty members.

ｃDiscussions will be made on how social contribution by faculty members should be evaluatedfrom the standpoint of technological innovation such as, creation of intellectual property,
technology transfer, etc., and on the main organizations to be responsible for evaluations.

ｃData shall be collected for discussions on
how social contribution by faculty
members should be evaluated from the standpoint of technological innovationsuch as, creation of intellectual property, technology transfer, etc., and on themain organizations to be responsible for evaluations.

ｄResearch activities shall also be evaluated in terms of results of research advice given to
students, obtaining external research funds, faculty members in positions as executives ofscientific conferences and/or members of committees, etc.

ｄDiscussions will be made on how research activities should be evaluated in terms of results ofresearch advice given to students, acquisition of external research funds, faculty members
activity in positions as executives of scientific conferences and/or members of committees,etc., and on organizations responsible for evaluations.

ｄData shall be collected for discussions on
how research activities should be
evaluated in terms of results of research advice given to students, acquisition of
external research funds, faculty members activity in positions as executives ofscientific conferences and/or members of committees, etc., and on organizations
responsible for evaluations.

（イ） The Junior College Division（イ） The Junior College Division

An evaluation committee will be established within the College, and will create evaluation
standards, etc. and conduct evaluations of faculty members' research activities, in order toincrease the quality of research activities conducted by the College. Levels of contribution to
local communities will be one of the criteria included in the evaluation items. Fair, equal, andclear evaluations will be conducted based on evaluation standards, and taking into consideration
faculty members' self-evaluations.

（イ） The Junior College Division

With the objective of achieving a consistency between internal evaluations and third-party
evaluations, progress will be made on the creation of evaluation standards.

With the objective of achieving a consistency between internal evaluations andthird-party evaluations, progress will be made on the creation of evaluation
standards.

エ Specific measures regarding utilizing of evaluation results towards improvement of the quality of エ Specific measures regarding utilizing of evaluation results towards improvement of the quality of エ Specific measures regarding utilizing of evaluation results towards improvement（ア） research（ア） research（ア） of the quality of research（ア）The University of Aizu（ア）The University of Aizu（ア）The University of AizuａEfforts shall be made for effective and efficient use of strategic researchfunding to upgrade the quality of research through evaluations of results ofresearch for which external funds have been acquired.

Research in the fields that the University shall work on as essential goals within the frameworkof mid-term and long-term plans established for competitive funding shall be promoted.

ｂResearch in the fields that the University shall work on as essential goals within
the framework of mid-term and long-term plans established for competitive
funding shall be promoted.

Within the category for general purposes in the competitive research fund, consideration shallbe given to allocation of budgets to basic field research lacking financial resources, as well as
exploring ground breaking research based on progressive ideas and research encouraged forspecific purposes.

ｃWithin the category for general purposesin the competitive research fund,consideration shall be given to allocation of budgets to basic field researchlacking financial resources, as well as exploring ground breaking researchbased on progressive ideas and research encouraged for specific purposes.

ａResearch for which external research funds have been granted shall be additionally provided
with internal research funds, depending on necessity assessed on the basis of research results.

ａStrategic research funding will be allocatedwhich external funds have been acquired.

ｂInternal research funds of the University of Aizu shall be allocated taking into consideration offields that the University of Aizu shall work on as essential goals.

ｂｃ

In the light of the importance of academic research based on creativity in basic field researchlacking financial resources, appropriate consideration shall be given to budget allocation forassistance of this type of research.

ｃ（イ） The Junior College Division
The evaluations of faculty members' research activities will be conducted to help improve eachfaculty member's research activities. Regarding faculty members who conduct particularly
outstanding research activities, additional allocation of research funds, etc. will be considered
and carried out, as an incentive for faculty.

through evaluations of results of research for（イ） The Junior College Division（イ） The Junior College Division

The evaluations of faculty members' research activities will be conducted to help improve eachfaculty member's research activities. Regarding faculty members who conduct particularly
outstanding research activities, additional allocation of research funds, etc. will be considered
and carried out, as an incentive for faculty.

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The evaluations of faculty members' research activities will be conducted to help
improve each faculty member's research activities. Regarding faculty members
who conduct particularly outstanding research activities, additional allocation ofresearch funds, etc. will be considered and carried out, as an incentive forfaculty.

COMPARISON BETWEEN THE MID-TERM PLANS AND ANNUAL PLANS FOR FY 2008 AND 2009

Item

MID-TERM PLANS

FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

FY 2008 ANNUAL PLANS

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education /research conducted at the University

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education /research conducted at the University

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality ofeducation / research conducted at the University

３ Measures for achievement of goals concerning contribution to local communities

Item（１） Specific measures regarding collaboration and mutual support with local communities andprefectural administration
ア

The University of Aizu

３ Measures for achievement of goals concerning contribution to local communities

Item（１） Specific measures regarding collaboration and mutual support with local communities andprefectural administration
ア

The University of Aizu

３ Measures for achievement of goals concerning contribution to local communities（１） Specific measures regarding collaboration and mutual support with local
communities and prefectural administration

ア

The University of Aizu（ア） As a university open to local communities, the University shall expand opening of various facilities （ア） （ア-1） In order to promote utilization of the University Library by people outside the University, （ア） （ア-1） In order to promote utilization of the University Library by people outside theUniversity, the Library shall be open for browsing of library materials, and public
such as the University Library and promote use of athletic facilities by people outside thethe Library shall be open for browsing of library materials, and public relations activities concerning
relations activities concerning book lending services shall be continuously implemented.
University.
book lending services shall be continuously implemented. Also, use of the University Library by
Also, use of the University Library by Gakuho Junior and Senior High School students
Gakuho Junior and Senior High School students shall be promoted through publicity.
shall be promoted through publicity.
（ア-２） The user-friendly environment will be maintained for people who are eligible to use
the University athletic facilities, so that use of the athletic facilities by organizations in the（ア-２） The range of people who are eligible to use the University athletic facilities will
local communities can be promoted.
be expanded, so that use of athletic facilities by organizations in the local communities
can be promoted.

（イ） UBIC will aim to promote continuous reform and promptly respond to changes of industry（イ） Optimal functions of UBIC shall be discussed from both perspectives on hardware and software,structure, etc., so that users, including local private companies can enjoy practical advantage frombased on users' needs.
support provided by UBIC and the user-friendliness of relevant facilities as results of the reform.

（イ） Optimal functions of UBIC shall be discussed from both perspectives on hardware
and software, based on users' needs.

（ウ） Public lectures in which University s unique facilities and research achievements are utilized shall （ウ） （ウ-1） Content of the "TRY series," for which computer machines are actually used during
be actively offered. Such public lectures include the TRY series and multimedia seminars for
lectures will be continuously and proactively held.
which computer machines are actually used during lectures.
（ウ-2） A new type of public lecture given by students will be offered utilizing the University s
resources.

（ウ） （ウ-1） Content of the TRY series,
during lectures will be improved.

（ウ-3） Public lectures will be offered as collaborative courses for the Prefectural Residents
College ( Kenmin College ) , and efforts will be made for improvement of the lectures basedon needs of participants to increase the number of participants.

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for which computer machines are actually used（ウ-2） A new type of public lecture given by students will be offered utilizing the
University s resources.
（ウ-3） Public lectures will be offered as collaborative courses for the Prefectural
Residents College ( Kenmin College ) , and as many public lectures as possible will
be offered as collaborative programs for "the 20th National Life-long Learning
Festival," to increase the number of participants.

（エ） The University shall make known to the public, not only public lectures to be held on campus, butalso off-campus public lectures to be held at local facilities, and further promote implementationof off-campus lectures for high schools inside and outside the Prefecture as well as public
lectures in cooperation with local lifelong-education promoting organizations.

（エ） （エ-1）Off-campus lectures will be offered in cooperation with local organizations promoting lifelong education including community centers.

（オ） The University shall promote support in the form of providing access to human resources andfacilities for improvement of the skills of junior-high and high school teachers in the Prefecture,and in addition, shall consider providing long-term training by accepting currently-employedteachers from outside the University to the Graduate School where specialized certificates forteaching can be obtained.

（オ） （オ-1） Implementation of short-term training seminars for currently-employed teachers within
the Prefecture will be discussed in cooperation with the Prefectural Board of Education.

（エ-2）Off-campus lectures at high schools inside and outside the Prefecture will be actively
offered as in the previous year.

（オ-2） Accepting of currently-employed teachers for long-term training at the Graduate School
will be discussed.

（エ） （エ-1）Off-campus lectures will be offered in cooperation with local organizations
promoting life-long education including community centers.
（エ-2）Off-campus lectures at high schools inside and outside the Prefecture will be
actively offered as in the previous year.

（オ） （オ-1） Short-term training seminars for currently-employed teachers within the
Prefecture will be offered in cooperation with the Prefectural Board of Education.
（オ-2） Accepting of currently-employed teachers for long-term training at the Graduate
School will be discussed.

（カ） The University shall work on preparation of a system for improvement of junior and senior high（カ） (カ-1) In cooperation with the Prefectural Board of Education, the University will consider projects （カ） (カ-1) In cooperation with the Prefectural Board of Education, the University will
school student proficiency in mathematics, physics and English in the Prefecture, and conduct
for improvement of academic proficiency of junior and senior high school students within theconsider projects for improvement of academic proficiency of junior and senior highresearch regarding content of education, teaching materials and IT tools, etc., in cooperation with
Prefecture.
school students within the Prefecture.
the Fukushima Prefectural Board of Education. In particular, the University shall further cooperatewith the Board of Education in order to realize integrated education for junior and senior high(カ-2) The University will carry out programs for dispatch of faculty members to Aizu Gakuho High(カ-2) The University will carry out programs for dispatch of faculty members to Aizu
school students at Aizu Gakuho High School.
School as lecturers, and acceptance of Gakuho High School students to lectures at the University,
Gakuho High School as lecturers, and acceptance of Gakuho High School students tobased on the Agreement regarding University-High School Cooperation between the University oflectures at the University, based on the Agreement regarding University-High School
Aizu and Aizu Gakuho High School.
Cooperation between the University of Aizu and Aizu Gakuho High School.

（キ） The University shall host the Computer Science Summer Camp and the Personal Computing（キ） （キ-1）In cooperation with relevant organizations, the University shall host the Computer Science （キ） （キ-1）In cooperation with relevant organizations, the University shall host theComputer Science Summer Camp.
Contest for High School Students in Japan in cooperation with affiliated organizations and other
Summer Camp.
organizations, etc. to nurture individuals who will support the information society and publicize the（キ-2）The Prefecture, the University and the Executive Committee for the Personal
University s distinctive characteristics and strengths to the nation as a whole through these（キ-2）The Prefecture, the University and the Executive Committee for the Personal Computing
Computing Contest for High School Students in Japan will cooperatively host theevents.
Contest for High School Students in Japan will cooperatively host the 2009 Personal Computing
Contest for High School Students in Japan, in order to promote development of a wider range of2008 Personal Computing Contest for High School Students in Japan, in order toIT (information technology) professionals.
promote development of a wider range of IT (information technology) professionals.

（ク） The University shall promote research/development of programs such as e-mail software. So that （ク） Research and development in information technology based on the concept of "universal design"
computers can be operated with ease by the elderly and the physically challenged.
will be promoted. Also, publicity of research results will be supported through participation invarious exhibitions.

（ク） （ク-1） Research and development in information technology based on the concept of"universal design" will be promoted.
（ク-2） Through regular meetings by UBIC members, research projects utilizing
knowledge accumulated at the University will be promoted.

（ケ） By means of cooperation with Fukushima Medical University, etc., the University shall put anemphasis on research/development of IT (information technology) related to remote medicalcare, for example, use of mobile phones and perform activities with close communication with thelocal community.

（ケ） In conjunction with promotion for research/development of IT (information technology)
related to medical support by means of cooperation with Fukushima Medical University, etc.,
research projects utilizing knowledge accumulated at the University will be promoted. Also,
publicity of research results will be supported through participation in various exhibitions.

（ケ） （ケ-1） By means of cooperation with Fukushima Medical University, etc.,
research/development of IT (information technology) related to medical support will
be promoted.
（ケ-2）Through regular meetings by UBIC members, research projects utilizing
knowledge accumulated at the University will be promoted.

（コ） Seminars for faculty and administrative staff development shall be planned cooperatively by（コ） A variety of information will be exchanged at meetings, etc. for the Prefectural Council for Higher
universities not only in Fukushima Prefecture, Fukushima Medical University, for example, but also
Education.
in neighboring areas, while taking advantage of the characteristics of each university as much as
possible. In addition, joint meetings among those universities shall be planned for periodic
exchange of information, so that universities can make the best use of information obtained atthose meetings.

37（コ） （コ）A variety of information will be exchanged at meetings, etc. for the Prefectural
Council for Higher Education.

（サ） (New)In order to nurture good human resources, and to contribute to rejuvenation of local
regions, various activities including seminars shall be conducted in cooperation withprivate organizations.

（サ） Various activities including joint hosting of seminars and forums shall be conducted incooperation with private organizations .

（サ）

イ

イ

イ

The Junior College Division（ア） Organizations and standing policies that can contribute to rejuvenation of local communities while
making effective use of the broad spectrum of specialized fields of the College (industry andmanagement, design, information, environment, nutrition, food products, health, welfare, childcare,and care for the disabled, etc.) will be established.

The Junior College Division

the Center for Rejuvenation of（ア） At meetings of the Council for Operation and Promotion for
Local Communities, (members of this Council are commissioned to 38 organizations ofindustry, university, government and municipalities) local issues will be shared andcollaboration with local communities will be promoted, and advice and proposals will be given
regarding planning and operational issues. The network structure will be also strengthened
toward solution of the issues.

The Junior College Division（ア） An organization will be established so that contribution to rejuvenation of local
communities can be realized, with the Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities serving as the center of activity . This organization will make effective
use of the broad spectrum of specialized fields of the College (industry and management,
design, information, environment, nutrition, food products, health, welfare, childcare, andcare for the disabled, etc.), while collaborating with universities, industry, governments,
and residents.

（イ） As for organizational format, after establishment of the Center for Rejuvenation of Local（イ） As for organizational format, the Center Operations Promotion Committee and the Center
Communities (provisional name), the Promotion Council for the Center and a subdivision of theSteering Committee will act as a nucleus in taking up issues and needs of local communities toCouncil, the Center Operations Promotion Meeting will be established. These organizations, along
establish research themes and laboratory programs, while advancing establishment of a networkwith members of the Center Operation Committee, will take up issues and needs of local
system for universities, industry, governments, and residents towards resolution of issues.
communities to establish research themes and laboratory programs, while setting up a network
system towards resolution of issues.

（イ） As for organizational format, the Center Operations Promotion Committee andtheCenter Steering Committee will act as a nucleus in taking up issues and needs of local
communities to establish research themes and laboratory programs, while advancing
establishment of a network system for universities, business, governments, andresidents towards resolution of issues.

（ウ） Placement of full time researchers (or director) and administrative staff will be assigned to theCenter for operation of the center in this type of organizational format.

（ウ） In order to carry out this type of organizational format, assignment of researchers andadministrative staff advantageous for operation of the Center will be carried out.

（ウ） In order to carry out this type of organizational format, assignment of researchers andadministrative staff advantageous for operation of the Center will be carried out.

（エ） This facility will serve as the nucleus for activities pertaining to contribution to local
communities, and will have a very important role cornerstone for the future vision of the College.

（エ） This facility will serve as the nucleus for contribution to local communities, and as the center of（エ） This facility will serve as the nucleus for contribution to local communities, and as theactivity for contribution to local communities, it is an extremely important cornerstone facility forcenter of activity for contribution to local communities, it is an extremely
the College's future vision, and will proactively develop specific projects for activities pertaining toimportant cornerstone facility for the College's future vision, and will proactively
contribution to local communities.
develop specific projects for activities pertaining to contribution to local
communities.

ａａSeminars and training sessions, open lectures and symposiums, and student-planned events forpractical education will be implemented. Regarding open lectures, in addition to lectures
conventionally held at the College, lecturers will be dispatched off-campus to elementary, junior,and senior high schools for open lectures, to promote high school-university partnerships.

Seminars and training sessions, open lectures, dispatched lectures, symposiums, and studentplanned events for practical education will be implemented by the Center for Rejuvenation of
Local Communities. Regarding student-planned events for practical education, the exercise
course,"Regional Project Exercise", will be improved , and will be implemented in in conjunction with
graduation research. Regarding open lectures, in addition to lectures conventionally held at theCollege,lecturers will be dispatched off-campus to elementary, junior, and senior high schools for open
lectures, to promote high school-university partnerships.

38ａSeminars and training sessions, open lectures, dispatched lectures, symposiums, andstudent-planned events for practical education will be implemented
by the Center
for Rejuvenation of Local Communities. Regarding student-planned events forpractical education, the exercise course, "Regional Project Exercise", will be newly
established, and will be implemented in in conjunction with graduation research.
Regarding open lectures, in addition to lectures conventionally held at the College,
lecturers will be dispatched off-campus to elementary, junior, and senior high schools foropen lectures, to promote high school-university partnerships.

ｂ

The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities (provisional title) will play a central role
regarding promotion of correspondence and cooperation pertaining to formation and enforcementof policies of the Prefecture.

ｂ(b-1) In conjunction with continuous cooperation for the project for utilization of "Aizu's
Treasures" conducted by the Aizu-Wakamatsu Regional Development Bureau, cooperation
for the projects related to utilization of vacant housing and shops conducted by the MinamiAizu Regional Development Bureau will be made.

ｂ(b-1) The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities will play a central role
regarding promotion of correspondence and cooperation pertaining to formation andenforcement of policies of the Prefecture, and discussion on optimal collaboration
with the local region which place importance of synergy, diversity, and applicability
will be carried out centered around the Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities. Local issues will be selected and research systems will be prepared,
while proposals for project plans are created and implemented.

(Projects which will be planned and implemented in FY 2008 will continue
collaborative projects planned and created in FY 2007 in collaboration with the
Aizu-Wakamatsu Regional Development Bureau, the Aizu Health and Welfare
Office, the Aizu Farming and Forestry Office, Miyashita Prefectural Hospital, AizuWakamatsu City Architecture Office, etc. for promotion of utilization of local
resources, such as the "Project for Utilization of Aizu's Treasures", a project fromthe program, "Research and Development for Use of Regional Resources", the"Project for Construction of a Database for Information Regarding Vacant Housing
Areas", and the "Project for Collaboration Regarding Health and Tourism", etc.)

An example of another project to be planned and implemented this fiscal year willcontinue a project started last fiscal year in collaboration with kindergartens, etc.
in the Prefecture, and which has been designated for promotion by Fukushima
Prefecture, the "Project for Support of Child-raising and Child-maturation throughDiet". Participation by students in these projects are scheduled as part of their workfor their graduation research.
(b-2) Correspondence and cooperation pertaining to formation and enforcement of policiesof the Prefecture will be promoted through utilization of collection of research seeds of theCollege.
ｃ

Recurrent training programs and support for reform of technical high schools will be conducted,
and coordination between the Aizu Region and junior high schools, high schools, and universities
within the Prefecture will be carried out while carrying out correspondence with the boards ofeducation and the University.

ｃ

Efforts will be made to support activities related to reform and improvement regarding
operations of technical high schools.

(b-2)

ｃ

Graduation research will be utilized in assistance for solving local issues.

c-1 The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities will make preparations so thatrecurrent training programs for faculty of junior high and high schools, and proviion of
support for reform of technical high schools can be implemented. Coordination between
the Aizu Region and junior high schools, high schools, and universities within the
Prefecture will be carried out while carrying out correspondence with boards ofeducation and the University.
c-2 Based on the agreement on university-high school collaboration between theCollege and Aizu Gakuho High School, the College will promote dispatch faculty membersof the College to Gakuho for lectures, accept students from Gakuho for auditing ofcourses, open its facilities to Gakuho students, and promote exchange of information
regarding education and research and other exchange activities, etc. Correspondencewith Aizu Gakuho Junior High school will be conducted in the same manner as done with
Aizu Gakuho High School.

(a)dNurturing of good human resources, contribution to formation of knowledge-based society, andrejuvenation of local regions shall be aimed at, through cooperation with NPOs and other privateorganizations and making use of areas of specialization of the College which are closely related tolives.

Deleted(a) Specific content for university-high school collaboration will be prepared andimplemented. Improvements will be made to the dispatched lecture system, andopportunities to contribute to university-high school collaboration and contribution to
local communities will be increased.

Through off-campus lectures, student planned educational events, etc., collaboration andcooperation with private organizations, such as NPOs, will be carried out, and efforts will bemade for nurturing of human resources, formulation of knowledge-based society andrejuvenation of local communities.

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COMPARISON BETWEEN MID-TERM PLANS AND ANNUAL PLANS FOR FY 2008 AND FY 2009

MID-TERM PLANS

FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education /research conducted at the University
Item

３ Measures for achievement of goals concerning contribution to local communities

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education /research conducted at the University
Item

３ Measures for achievement of goals concerning contribution to local communities

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality ofeducation / research conducted at the University
Item（2） Specific measures regarding promotion of local industries（2） Specific measures regarding promotion of local industries
ア

FY 2008 ANNUAL PLANS

The University of Aizu

３ Measures for achievement of goals concerning contribution to local communities（2） Specific measures regarding promotion of local industries

ア The University of Aizu（ア） The University will actively promote industry-academia-government cooperation playing aleading role for regional development.

（ア） In addition to improvement of the Collection of research seeds of the University, the"2009Aizu IT Summer Forum," which will send out information throughout the nation regarding
various projects utilizing ICT (Information and Communications Technology) available in Aizu,
etc. will be held.

（ア） In addition to improvement of the Collection of research seeds of the University,the"2008 Aizu IT Summer Forum," which will send out information throughout thenation regarding various projects utilizing ICT (Information and Communications
Technology) available in Aizu, etc. will be held.

（イ） From a global point of view, China, Russia, and India have been active in economic activities
related to IT fields. Many professors at the University are from these countries and theirexpertise shall be utilized for diversified development and cultivation of markets forprefectural venture businesses in the future.

（イ）（イ） More active involvement of University s non-Japanese faculty members in industryacademia-government cooperation projects will be promoted, so that their expertise will
be utilized.

（ウ） Establishment of a satellite office will be discussed and seminars will be offered, so that
activities for education, research and contribution to local communities in relation withfirms and researchers, etc. in the metropolitan area will be promoted.
The office will also
be utilized as a center for activities carried out in that area by venture business companies
started by the University.
In conjunction with offering seminars, etc. which lead to university-led venture business,efforts will be made for cooperation with existing university-led venture business, In addition,
establishment of a satellite office to be based on the University's education, research, etc. in
the metropolitan area, and utilization of the office to be based on activities of university-led
business venture, etc. in the metropolitan area will be discussed.

（ウ） (ウ-1) Seminars for entrepreneurship aiming at creation of business ventures will be
carried out. Also, activities in collaboration with existing business ventures will bepromoted.
(ウ-2) Information will be collected concerning possible locations in the Tokyo metropolitan
area as a center for enrichment of educational and research activities through remote
lectures by invited lecturers.

（ウ） Information will be collected concerning possible locationsin the Tokyo
metropolitan area as a center for enrichment of educational and research activities
through remote lectures by invited lecturers.

イ

イ

イ

The Junior College Division

The expertise of University s non-Japanese faculty members will be utilized in industryacademia-government cooperation projects.

The Junior College Division

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The Junior College Division

（ア） Activities related to cooperative research, cooperative research support (the Collegebusiness collaborative research program), commissioned research, dispatch and acceptance of
researchers, research conference activities, research student programs will be conducted,
centered around the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities in cooperation with
universities, industry, and governments, and contribution will be made for promotion of
local industries and new industries.

（ア） The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities will play a central role in advancing（ア） The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities will play a central role in advancing
collaboration and cooperation between universities, industry, governments, and residents, andcollaboration between universities, industry, governments, and residents, and will
will proactively implement cooperative and commissioned research, and commissioning ofproactively implement cooperative and commissioned research, and commissioning
researchers, etc., so that contribution can be made to advancement of local industriesof researchers, etc.
and creation of new industries.

（イ） Preparation of the Center's facilities will be conducted, and progress will be made regarding
correspondence pertaining to research cooperation with companies, etc. within the Prefecture.
The results of these projects will be contributed to local communities.

（イ）and a system for（イ） A system for efficient correspondence with companies, etc. within the Prefecture will
The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities will be improved,
efficient correspondence with companies, etc. within the Prefecture will be prepared regarding
be prepared regarding research cooperation, and achievements thereof will beresearch cooperation, and achievements thereof will be contributed back to local communities.
contributed back to local communities.

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COMPARISON BETWEEN MID-TERM PLANS AND ANNUAL PLANS FOR FY 2008 AND FY 2009

MID-TERM PLANS

FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education /research conducted at the University

FY 2008 ANNUAL PLANS

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education /research conducted at the University

Item

３ Measures for achievement of goals concerning contribution to local communities

Item（3） Specific measures regarding evaluation of contribution to local communities（3） Specific measures regarding evaluation of contribution to local communities

ア

The University of Aizu

The University of Aizu

３ Measures for achievement of goals concerning contribution to local communities

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality ofeducation / research conducted at the University
Item

３ Measures for achievement of goals concerning contribution to local communities（3） Specific measures regarding evaluation of contribution to local communities

ア

The University of Aizu（ア） Achievement of goals regarding each business item related to contribution to local communities
shall be examined.

（ア） Levels concerning attainment of goals regarding each business item related to contribution to
local communities shall be evaluated by way of self-evaluation by the Public University
Corporation.

（イ） Evaluations regarding local contribution shall be conducted taking into account opinions fromrelevant external organizations, etc.

（イ）

In order to be aware of opinions from relevant external organizations, questionnaires will be sent （イ） In order to be aware of opinions from relevant external organizations,to organizations related to each program.
questionnaires will be sent to organizations related to each program.

イイ

The Junior College Division
Contributions to local communities will be promoted, with the Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities serving as the nucleus for this activity. Appropriate evaluation of the results will
be conducted for each of the project items that will be considered as relevant to contribution to
local communities.

The Junior College Division
Contributions to local communities will be promoted, centered around the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities (provisional title), and appropriate evaluation of the results
will be conducted for each of the project items that will be considered as relevant tocontribution to local communities.

42（ア） Levels concerning attainment of goals regarding each business item related tocontribution to local communities shall be evaluated by way of self-evaluation by the
Public University Corporation.

イ

The Junior College Division
Contributions to local communities will be promoted, with the Center for Rejuvenation of
Local Communities serving as the nucleus for this activity. Appropriate evaluation of theresults will be conducted for each of the project items that will be considered as
relevant
to contribution to local communities.

COMPARISON BETWEEN MID-TERM PLANS AND ANNUAL PLANS FOR FY 2008 AND FY 2009

MID-TERM PLANS

FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education /research conducted at the University
Item

４ Measures for achievement of goals regarding international exchange

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education /research conducted at the University
Item（1） Specific measures regarding promotion of international exchangeア

The University of Aizu（ア） Activities related to international exchange, which until now, have been dependent on theinitiative of individual faculty members, will be centralized at the newly-established Center for
Strategy of International Programs. Follow-up regarding international research collaboration,etc. will be carried out efficiently and organizationally by the Center.

FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

４ Measures for achievement of goals regarding international exchange

I. Measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding improvement of the quality of education /research conducted at the University
Item（1） Specific measures regarding promotion of international exchangeア

The University of Aizu

（1） Specific measures regarding promotion of international exchangeア（ア） （ア-1） Activities related to international exchange will be carried out by the University as awhole, centered around the Center for Strategy of International Programs centered around.

４ Measures for achievement of goals regarding international exchange

The University of Aizu（ア） （ア-1） Activities related to international exchange will be carried out by the University as awhole, centered around the Center for Strategy of International Programs centered around.

（ア-2） Activities conducted by the Center for Strategy of International Programs will be madeknown within the University as needed, and relevant information will be shared with all faculty
and administrative staff members of the University.

（ア-2） Activities conducted by the Center for Strategy of International Programs will be madeknown within the University as needed, and relevant information will be shared with all faculty
and administrative staff members of the University.

（ア-3） Meetings of the Advisory Board organized of advisors from within/outside the University
will be held for evaluation of University s activities related to international exchange from a
broad point of view.

（ア-3） Meetings of the Advisory Board organized of advisors from within/outside the University
will be held for evaluation of University s activities related to international exchange from a
broad point of view.

（ア-4） In addition to University s activities related to international exchange being actively
publicized through the University Website and provision of relevant information to mass media,
results achieved through University s international exchange activities will be returned to local
communities by organizing informal get-togethers.

（ア-4） In addition to University s activities related to international exchange being actively
publicized through the University Website and provision of relevant information to mass media,
results achieved through University s international exchange activities will be returned to local
communities by organizing informal get-togethers.

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（イ） The University shall plan on concluding strategic agreements with well-known international
academic institutions, and actively promote exchange of faculty members and students, andcollaborative research, etc. with these universities. The University shall aim to have academic
exchange agreements with at least fifteen such universities during the period of the plan.

（イ）（イ-1） Specific exchanges will be further promoted mainly with universities, etc. overseas withwhich agreements regarding international exchange have been concluded.

（イ） （イ-1） Specific exchanges will be further promoted mainly with universities, etc. overseas withwhich agreements regarding international exchange have been concluded.

（イ-2） Through consultation with universities and research institutions, etc. with which the
University has concluded exchange agreements, conditions for student exchange will be
developed, in addition to carrying out programs for student short-term study abroad andoverseas training.

（イ-2） Through consultation with universities and research institutions, etc. with which the
University has concluded exchange agreements, conditions for student exchange will be
developed, in addition to carrying out programs for student short-term study abroad andoverseas training.

（イ-3） Collaborative research conducted by University faculty and researchers affiliated with
universities, etc. overseas with which the University has concluded exchange agreements will besupported.

（イ-3） Collaborative research conducted by University faculty and researchers affiliated with
universities, etc. overseas with which the University has concluded exchange agreements will besupported.

（イ-4） Faculty members who are planning to apply for external subsidy programs related tointernational exchange will be supported.

（イ-4） Faculty members who are planning to apply for external subsidy programs related tointernational exchange will be supported.

（ウ） Assistance in planning and holding of international academic conferences will be provided, aspart of the University s activities in supporting international research collaboration.

（ウ） Assistance in planning and holding of international academic conferences and workshops, etc.
will be provided.

（ウ） Assistance in planning and holding of international academic conferences and workshops, etc.
will be provided.

（エ） Improvement in the quality of performance of duties related to international activities within the
University will be planned through education and training of employees who have duties related
to international activities, such as providing training seminars for translators and interpreters at
the University to improve their skills in these areas, and giving practical education to foreign
faculty etc. advisors.

（エ）

Personnel engaged in international relations shall be provided with opportunities to attend
seminars.

（エ） For improvement of interpretation and translation skills, opportunities to attend
interpretation seminars organized by Japan Interpreters' Association shall be provided tointerpreters of the Administrative Office.

イイ

The Junior College Division
Detailed plans for international exchange will be discussed, involving the Junior College Division
as a whole.

イ

The Junior College Division
Detailed plans for international exchange will be discussed, and the discussed plans will be
carried out, sequentially according to their feasibility.

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The Junior College Division
For FY 2008, discussions will focus on development of detailed plans for international exchange,
involving the Junior College Division as a whole.

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MID-TERM PLANS

FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

II Measures that should be taken in order to achieve goals regarding improvement of business management
and business effectiveness
Item

１ Specific measures for achievement of goals regarding improvement of management systems

FY 2008 ANNUAL PLANS

II Measures that should be taken in order to achieve goals regarding improvement of business management
and business effectiveness
Item（1）Specific measures regarding effective organization management

１ Specific measures for achievement of goals regarding improvement of management systems（1）Specific measures regarding effective organization management

II Measures that should be taken in order to achieve goals regarding improvement of business
management and business effectiveness
Item

１ Specific measures for achievement of goals regarding improvement of management systems（1）Specific measures regarding effective organization management

ア In order to effectively carry out education and research at the University in accordance with thespirit of the Local Independent Administrative Corporation Law, it is necessary to establish asystem which supports the Chairperson of the Board of Executives in sustaining leadership withclarity, fairness, accuracy, and promptness, while the Board of Executives, the Management
Council and the Council for Education and Research cooperate and adequately share
responsibilities.

アBased on adequate sharing of responsibilities among the Board of Executives, the Management
Council and the Council for Education and Research, flexible and efficient management of the
University will be conducted through quick decision-making.

ア Based on adequate sharing of responsibilities among the Board of Executives, theManagement Council and the Council for Education and Research, increased
independence and autonomy will be exercised, and flexible and efficient management of
the University will be conducted with quick decision-making .

イ Efficiency in spending education and research expenses shall be aimed for, and administrative
processes and systems will be reviewed for increasing education and research effectiveness.

イ

Procedures for business operation and relevant systems shall be considered, so that
education/research budgets can be executed efficiently for improvement of achievements
in education and research.

イ Efforts will be made toward systematic and efficient use of budgets, through proper
operation of the order placement system by faculty members, etc. as well as
prompt allocation of budgets for education and research.

ウ Organization, roles, and management of the Faculty Assembly suitable for new administration of
the University at the post-reorganization period shall be established.

ウ

Based on appropriate delegation of roles of the Board of Executives, Management Council,
Education and Research Council, Deans and Directors Council (the University), Deans andDirectors Council (the College), and standing committees in relation to roles of the Faculty
Assembly and the Graduate School Faculty Assembly, proper management of the Faculty
Assembly and the Graduate School Faculty Assembly will be conducted.

ウ Based on appropriate delegation of roles of the Board of Executives, Management
Council, Education and Research Council, Deans and Directors Council (the University),
Deans and Directors Council (the College), and standing committees in relation to rolesof the Faculty Assembly and the Graduate School Faculty Assembly, proper managementof the Faculty Assembly and the Graduate School Faculty Assembly will be conducted.

エ For adequate business operation of the University including accounting affairs, items required to
be improved regarding business operation of the University shall be checked and assessed withthe help of knowledgeable persons and specialists from outside of the University including anaudit corporation, etc. to ensure a system for providing advice and recommendations for
University improvement.

エエ-1 Undergoing accounting audits by an audit corporation, and with the help of the audit
corporation, appropriate accounting operation of the University will be ensured. Improvements
will be promptly made whenever necessary.

エ エ-1 Undergoing accounting audits by an audit corporation, and with the help of theaudit corporation, appropriate accounting operation of the University will be ensured .
Improvements will be promptly made whenever necessary.

エ-2 Internal audits will be conducted appropriately, and at the same time, enhancement of
the structure of the audit office will be considered.

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エ-2 Internal audits will be conducted appropriately .

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FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

MID-TERM PLANS
II Measures that should be taken in order to achieve goals regarding improvement of business management
and business effectiveness
Item

１ Specific measures for achievement of goals regarding improvement of management systems

II Measures that should be taken in order to achieve goals regarding improvement of business management
and business effectiveness
Item（2）Specific measures regarding realization of strategic distribution of university resources

ア The administrative organization shall be established to sufficiently support the Chairperson of
the Board of Executives and member executives, etc. in performing relevant duties.

イ In order to support individual regents, etc. in carrying out relevant duties, committees responsible
for planning and handling of duties shall be established, and enhancement of functions ofcommittees shall be conducted.

FY 2008 ANNUAL PLANS

１ Specific measures for achievement of goals regarding improvement of management systems（2）Specific measures regarding realization of strategic distribution of university resourcesアイ

II Measures that should be taken in order to achieve goals regarding improvement of business
management and business effectiveness
Item

１ Specific measures for achievement of goals regarding improvement of management systems（2）Specific measures regarding realization of strategic distribution of university resources

Further efficient operational organization will be ensured through restructuring of theadministrative organization and introduction of the section system.
In addition, support will
be given to regents and auditors in carrying out relevant duties through utilizing the Evaluation
Office, the Evaluation Committee, the Audit Office, and the Office for Promotion of Measures forPrevention of Inappropriate Conduct Regarding Research Funds, Etc.

ア ア-1 Discussions shall be made regarding the administrative organization by theworking group for review of administrative organization.

イ-1 In order to support individual regents, etc. in carrying out relevant duties with which they
have been entrusted responsibility, committees responsible for raising proposals for plans andhandling of duties will be appropriately operated.
イ-2 In addition to standing committees, the University-Business Innovation Center, the Center
for Strategy of International Programs, the Admissions Center, and the Regional Community
Revitalization Center will be appropriately operated.

イ イ-1 In order to support individual regents, etc. in carrying out relevant duties with which
they have been entrusted responsibility, committees responsible for raising proposals forplans and handling of duties will be operated.
イ-2 In addition to standing committees, the University-Business Innovation Center, theCenter for Strategy of International Programs, the Admissions Center, and the Regional
Community Revitalization Center will be operated .

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ア-2 Utilizing the Evaluation Office, the Evaluation Committee, the Audit Office,and the Office for Promotion of Measures for Prevention of Inappropriate Conduct
Regarding Research Funds, Etc., support will be given to regents and auditors incarrying out relevant duties.

ウ In order to cope with technical business operations critical for corporation management,
knowledgeable persons and specialists from outside of the University shall be employed as fulltime or part-time staff members, in addition to members of the Management Council fromoutside of the University.

ウ

ウ-1 Knowledgeable persons and specialists outside the University will be appointed part-time,
as members of the Management Council and Education and Research Council.
ウ-2 In order to cope with specialized business operations critical for corporation management
including items related to university-industry cooperation, local collaboration, intellectual
property, international exchange, student job search, student recruiting, finance and auditing,knowledgeable persons and specialists from outside of the University will be employed as fulltime or part-time employees.

ウ ウ-1 Knowledgeable persons and specialists outside the University will be appointed
part-time, as members of the Management Council and Education and Research Council.
ウ-2 In order to cope with specialized business operations critical for corporation
management including items related to university-industry cooperation, local
collaboration, intellectual property, international exchange, student job search, student
recruiting, finance and auditing, knowledgeable persons and specialists from outside of
the University will be employed as full-time or part-time employees.

エ Establishment of a system in which a certain portion of the operation subsidy can be used at thediscretion of the Chairperson of the Board of Executives shall be deliberated on for flexible anddynamic corporation management under the leadership of the Chairperson of the Board of
Executives.

エ

In order to deal with projects to be started in the middle of a fiscal year, an adjustment budget
which can reflect the intentions of the Chairperson of the Board of Executives will beestablished.

エ In order to deal with projects to be started in the middle of a fiscal year, an adjustment
budget which can reflect the intentions of the Chairperson of the Board of Executives
will be established. (The University)

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MID-TERM PLANS

FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

II Measures that should be taken in order to achieve goals regarding improvement of business
management and business effectivenessItem

２ Measures for achievement of goals regarding reassessment of educational and researchorganizations

FY 2008 ANNUAL PLANS

II Measures that should be taken in order to achieve goals regarding improvement of business management
and business effectiveness
Item（1）Specific measures regarding steps for flexible and dynamic formation and reconsideration of
educational and research organizations

２ Measures for achievement of goals regarding reassessment of educational and research organizations（1）Specific measures regarding steps for flexible and dynamic formation and reconsideration of educationaland research organizations

II Measures that should be taken in order to achieve goals regarding improvement of business
management and business effectivenessItem

２ Measures for achievement of goals regarding reassessment of educational and researchorganizations（1）Specific measures regarding steps for flexible and dynamic formation and reconsiderationof educational and research organizations

ア Taking into consideration academic trends and social needs, deliberation shall be made fordetailed review of organizations of the Undergraduate and Graduate Schools.

アSmooth operation of the newly established academic department of the Undergraduate Schooland reorganized graduate departments of the Graduate School will be conducted.

ア Smooth operation of the newly established academic department of theUndergraduate School and reorganized graduate departments of the Graduate
School will be conducted.

イ Taking into consideration results of evaluations conducted by the Evaluation Committee forinternal investigations, external accreditation/evaluation organizations and Fukushima Prefecture
Public University Evaluation Committee, deliberation shall be made for review of organizations.

イ

Taking into consideration results of evaluations conducted by the Fukushima Prefecture Public
University Evaluation Committee, review of university organization will be continuously
considered.

イ Taking into consideration results of evaluations conducted by the Fukushima
Prefecture Public University Evaluation Committee, review of university
organization will be considered.

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FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

MID-TERM PLANS
II Measures that should be taken in order to achieve goals regarding improvement of business management andbusiness effectivenessItem

３ Measures for achievement of goals regarding appropriate assignment of faculty and administrative
personnel

FY 2008 ANNUAL PLANS

II Measures that should be taken in order to achieve goals regarding improvement of business management andbusiness effectiveness
Item（1）Specific measures regarding securing of human resources

３ Measures for achievement of goals regarding appropriate assignment of faculty and administrative
personnel

II Measures that should be taken in order to achieve goals regarding improvement of business
management and business effectiveness
Item（1）Specific measures regarding securing of human resources

３ Measures for achievement of goals regarding appropriate assignment of faculty andadministrative personnel（1）Specific measures regarding securing of human resources

ア Employment of faculty members shall be based on an open application policy.

ア

Employment of faculty members will continue, based on an open invitation policy.

アイ Diverse faculty employment systems shall be deliberated on.

イ

イ-1 A system in which experts in advanced fields of specialization will be strategically employed
as faculty with fixed terms of office will be continued. （The University)

イ イ-1 A system in which experts in advanced fields of specialization will be strategically
employed as faculty with fixed terms of office will be continued. （The University)

イ-2 Effective operation of systems for invitation of visiting researchers and special researcher
positions with fixed terms of office will be continued. （The University)

イ-2 Effective operation of systems for invitation of visiting researchers and special
researcher positions with fixed terms of office will be continued. （The University)

イ-3 Efforts will be made for appropriate operation of the tenure track system,
introduced for faculty members to be newly employed. (The University)

which wasイ-4 Diverse systems of appointment of faculty members, their advantages and disadvantages,
and models will be considered. (The Junior College Division)

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Employment of faculty members will continue, based on an open invitation policy.

イ-3 Introduction of a fixed term of office employment system (tenure track system) for
faculty members to be newly employed will be considered. (The University)
イ-4 Diverse systems of appointment of faculty members, their advantages anddisadvantages, and models will be considered. (The Junior College Division)

ウ Flexible treatment of salaries shall be deliberated on so that many excellent applicants can besought from other universities, etc.

ウWith the aim of recruiting excellent faculty members, consideration will be given to flexible
treatment in personnel affairs, including salaries.

ウ With the aim of recruiting excellent faculty members, consideration will be given
flexible treatment in personnel affairs, including salaries.

エ For the purpose of giving incentives for faculty members to conduct education and research,
criteria for in-house promotion shall be deliberated on.

エBased on the criteria for internal promotion from assistant professor to associate professor,
appropriate operation of the internal promotion system will be conducted. (The University)

エ Based on the criteria for internal promotion from assistant professor to associate
professor, appropriate operation of the internal promotion system will be conducted.
(The University)

オ Faculty employment based on the open application policy shall be promoted to insure acceptanceof excellent educators and researchers selected under a fair employment system regardless ofnationality, etc.

オ

Faculty employment based on the open invitation policy will be continued, to insure acceptance of
excellent educators and researchers selected under a fair employment system regardless ofnationality, etc.

オ Faculty employment based on the open invitation policy will be continued, to insure
acceptance of excellent educators and researchers selected under a fair employment
system regardless of nationality, etc.

カ Employment of excellent female faculty members shall be worked on for realization of a genderequal society.

カ

カ-1 Employment of excellent female applicants shall continue to be promoted for realization of a カ カ-1 Employment of excellent female applicants shall continue to be promoted forgender-equal society.
realization of a gender-equal society.
カ-2 Maintaining an environment where female employees can work comfortably will be promoted.
カ-2 Maintaining an environment where female employees can work comfortably will bepromoted.

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Item

MID-TERM PLANS

FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

FY 2008 ANNUAL PLANS

II Measures that should be taken in order to achieve goals regarding improvement of business
management and business effectiveness

II Measures that should be taken in order to achieve goals regarding improvement of business
management and business effectiveness

II Measures that should be taken in order to achieve goals regarding improvement ofbusiness management and business effectiveness３ Measures for achievement of goals regarding appropriate assignment of faculty andadministrative personnel

Item

３ Measures for achievement of goals regarding appropriate assignment of faculty andadministrative personnel（2）Specific measures regarding construction of flexible and diverse personnel systems byutilization of non-public employee employment styles（2）Specific measures regarding construction of flexible and diverse personnel systems byutilization of non-public employee employment styles

Item

３ Measures for achievement of goals regarding appropriate assignment of faculty andadministrative personnel（2）Specific measures regarding construction of flexible and diverse personnel systems
by utilization of non-public employee employment styles

ア A personnel evaluation system for internal promotion shall be established for the purpose ofincreasing faculty incentives. This system is expected to be well-balanced with the existing public
invitation system focusing on applicants academic paper publication. The system shall evaluate
not only academic paper publication, but also achievements in education, contribution to society,and contribution to internal business operation at the University.

ア

ア-1 Appropriate utilization of the criteria for internal promotion from assistant professor toassociate professor will be conducted. (The University)
ア-2 Preparations for an internal promotion system will be made with the objective of increasing
motivation for faculty and administrative staff, taking into consideration research and educational
achievements, social contribution, degree of contribution to work at the College, and insights
provided. (The Junior College Division)

ア ア-1 Appropriate utilization of the criteria for internal promotion from assistantprofessor to associate professor will be conducted. (The University)
ア-2 Preparations for an internal promotion system will be made with the objectiveof increasing motivation for faculty and administrative staff, taking into
consideration research and educational achievements, social contribution, degree ofcontribution to work at the College, and insights provided. (The Junior College
Division)

イ Concurrent employment shall be gradually deregulated for promotion of industry-universitygovernment cooperation. Handling of duty hours, etc. in that case shall also be deliberated on.

イ

Allowing faculty members to be concurrently employed by other employers will not be restricted totimes outside regular work hours for faculty members who will be engaged in business utilizing
research results from work done at the University, and a system will be utilized in which such
faculty members are allowed to concentrate on the relevant business by taking leaves of absence
for designated periods of time.

イ Allowing faculty members to be concurrently employed by other employers will not be
restricted to times outside regular work hours for faculty members who will be engaged inbusiness utilizing research results from work done at the University, and a system will beutilized in which such faculty members are allowed to concentrate on the relevantbusiness by taking leaves of absence for designated periods of time.

ウ A system for personnel exchange of faculty members with other national/public university
corporations and for personnel exchange of faculty and administrative staff members withprefectural organizations shall be established and utilized as necessary.

ウ

Information will be collected as necessary regarding a system for personnel exchange of facultywith other national/public university corporations and for personnel exchange of faculty andadministrative staff with prefectural organizations.

ウ Information will be collected as necessary regardinga system for personnel exchange
of faculty with other national/public university corporations and for personnel exchange
of faculty and administrative staff with prefectural organizations.

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エ Educational programs for personnel organized by the national government, the prefectural
government and Fukushima Municipal Learning Center shall be effectively used. In addition,systems to be originally established by the university corporation, e.g. a sabbatical system*, shallbe deliberated on.

エエ-1 Educational programs for clerical personnel organized offered by the Japan Association of
Municipal and Prefectural Colleges and Universities
as well as the prefectural government andFukushima Municipal Training Center, etc. shall be utilized.
エ-2 Considerations will be conducted regarding introduction of programs to be independently
established by the Corporation, e.g. a sabbatical system.

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エ エ-1 Utilization of educational programs for clerical personnel organized by the national
government, the prefectural government and Fukushima Municipal Training Center shallbe continued.
エ-2 Considerations will be conducted regarding introduction of programs to be
independently established by the Corporation, e.g. a sabbatical system.

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MID-TERM PLANS

FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

II Measures that should be taken in order to achieve goals regarding improvement of business
management and business effectivenessItem

４ Measures for achievement of goals regarding improvement of effectiveness and practicalityof administrative work, etc.

FY 2008 ANNUAL PLANS

II Measures that should be taken in order to achieve goals regarding improvement of business management
and business effectiveness
Item（1）Specific measures regarding reconsideration of the functions and structure of administrative
organizations

４ Measures for achievement of goals regarding improvement of effectiveness and practicality ofadministrative work, etc.
（1）Specific measures regarding reconsideration of the functions and structure of administrative
organizations

II Measures that should be taken in order to achieve goals regarding improvement of business
management and business effectivenessItem

４ Measures for achievement of goals regarding improvement of effectiveness and practicality ofadministrative work, etc.
（1）Specific measures regarding reconsideration of the functions and structure of administrative
organizations

ア Advancement of specialized knowledge regarding university management, etc. of administrative
personnel and employment of proper administrative personnel with specialized knowledge andability shall be positively promoted.

ア

ア-1 Advancement of specialized abilities regarding university management, etc. ofadministrative personnel will be proactively promoted, utilizing various training programs.
ア-2 Employment of proper administrative personnel with specialized knowledge and abilities will
be implemented by phase and in a carefully planned manner.

ア ア-1 Advancement of specialized abilities regarding university management, etc. ofadministrative personnel will be proactively promoted, utilizing various training programs.
ア-2 Employment of proper administrative personnel with specialized knowledge andabilities will be implemented by phase and in a carefully planned manner.

イ Administrative personnel shall be actively invited to participate in management and planning
regarding University operation.

イ

Administrative personnel will be required to actively participate in planning and management of
the University including activities of the Board of Executives, executive councils and othercommittees within the University.

イ Administrative personnel will be required to actively participate in planning andmanagement of the University including activities of the Board of Executives, executive
councils and other committees within the University.

ウ Plans for technical seminars for development of knowledge and skills of administrative staff
members in cooperation with other universities shall be deliberated on.

ウParticipation in seminars conducted by the Japan Association of Municipal and Prefectural
Colleges and Universities (The University), the Association of Municipal and Prefectural Collegesin Japan (The College), and the National Institution for Academic Degrees and University
Evaluation will be continued.

ウ Participation in seminars conducted by the Japan Association of Municipal andPrefectural Colleges and Universities (The University), the Association of Municipal andPrefectural Colleges in Japan (The College), and the National Institution for Academic
Degrees and University Evaluation will be continued.

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FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

MID-TERM PLANS
II Measures that should be taken in order to achieve goals regarding improvement of business
management and business effectivenessItem

４ Measures for achievement of goals regarding improvement of effectiveness and practicalityof administrative work, etc.

FY 2008 ANNUAL PLANS

II Measures that should be taken in order to achieve goals regarding improvement of business
management and business effectiveness
Item（2）Specific measures regarding improvement of effectiveness and practicality of administrativework

４ Measures for achievement of goals regarding improvement of effectiveness and practicalityof administrative work, etc.

II Measures that should be taken in order to achieve goals regarding improvement ofbusiness management and business effectivenessItem

４ Measures for achievement of goals regarding improvement of effectiveness andpracticality of administrative work, etc.

（2）Specific measures regarding improvement of effectiveness and practicality of administrative
work（2）Specific measures regarding improvement of effectiveness and practicality ofadministrative work

ア The present academic affairs administration system shall be improved based on comprehensive
review on user-friendliness and information security, etc.

アイ

ア-1 Course registration based on the new curriculum will be promoted and progress shallbe made for verification of appropriate operation of the relevant system. (The University)
ア-2 Systematic operation of the "Administrative Management System" will be conductedin order to ensure security and stable operation of the system as a whole, and userfriendliness of the system will be improved through adjustment of software. (The
University)

ア Systematic operation of the "Administrative Management System",
which was
イ introduced in AY 2007, will be conducted in order to ensure security and stable
operation of the system, and user-friendliness of the system will be improved
through adjustment of software. Necessary adjustments will also be made, so thatthe system can respond to the new curriculum.
(The University)

イ In order to enhance security of information related to the administrative system, necessary
schemes and funding mechanisms shall be established. In addition, system improvements shallbe done for reduction of workloads and costs related to information security regarding theadministrative system.

アイ

The same as above.

ア Systematic operation of the "Administrative Management System", which was
イ introduced in AY 2007 , will be conducted in order to ensure security and stable
operation of the system, and user-friendliness of the system will be improved
through adjustment of software. Necessary adjustments will also be made, so thatthe system can respond to the new curriculum. (The University)

ウ Efficiency in office counter work will be increased and services provided for students will be
improved.

ウ

Office counter work will be carried out based on a manual, in an effort to increase
accuracy and to expedite work. (The University)
Office counter work during the lunch break and after school will be continued, for
improvement of services offered to students. (The Junior College Division)

ウ ウ-1 Efficient operation systems for office counter work will be deliberated on fromdiversified standpoints for improvement of services offered to students .
ウ-2 Constant efforts to raise awareness among administrative staff members will bemade for improvement of services offered to students.

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エ For efficient and rationalized business operation, certain administrative work shall be integrated,
and also the budget execution shall be expedited.

エ

The administrative organization will be restructured, so that efficient system for execution
is created for integrated, efficient and rationalized business operation can be promoted.
Regarding bids, administrative procedures will continue to be discussed in order to increasetransparency and competition.

エ エ-1 Considerations will be made on efficient and rational administrative
organizations by the working group for review of administrative organization.
エ-2 Well-planned and efficient use of budgets will be promoted through prompt
allocation of budgets for education and research, and proper operation of the system forpurchases to be made by faculty members.
Regarding bids, administrative procedures will continue to be discussed in order toincrease transparency and competition.

オ For efficient and rationalized business operation related to meetings and committees, thepresent meetings and committees shall be reorganized, abolished or merged.

オ

Efforts will continue to be made toward efficient and rational management of meetings andcommittees, so that the University can be operated by its limited human resources.

オ Efforts will continue to be made toward efficient and rational management of meetingsand committees, so that the University can be operated by its limited human resources.

カ Possible outsourcing of business shall be actively worked on, taking into consideration a
viewpoint of performance and cost.

カ

Outsourcing of business items related to university administration and management conductedby the Administrative Office will be continued.

カ

キ Shared use and electronic management of information shall be promoted, seeking upgrading ofand efficiency in management operations.

キ

Efforts will be made to promote efficiency in management operations and to expedite businessprocesses, by transferring to a paperless work system utilizing networks. (The University)

キ Efforts will be made to promote efficiency in management operations and to expedite
business processes, by transferring to a paperless work system utilizing networks.

Efforts will be continuously made to promote efficiency in management operations and to
expedite business processes, by transferring to a paperless work system and sharing of
information through utilization of networks. Especially this fiscal year, rules will be maderegarding storing of information in shared folders. (The Junior College Division)

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Outsourcing of business items related to university administration and management
conducted by the Administrative Office will be continued.

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Ⅲ Measures that should be taken in order to achieve goals regarding improvement of financial affairs
Item

（1）

（2）

１ Measures for achievement of goals regarding increasing self-income, for example, external
research funds, etc.

FY 2008 ANNUAL PLANS

Ⅲ Measures that should be taken in order to achieve goals regarding improvement of financial affairs
Item

Planning of research programs by faculty members for applications to external funds shall be
an objective of having at least one
encouraged. With regard to the University of Aizu,
application for public-invitation-based research funds, e.g. Grants-In-Aid for Scientific Research,made by each faculty member shall be established. As for the Junior College Division, an
objective of having a total number of fifteen applications or more for the Grants-In-aid
shall be established.

（1）

A system to support faculty members in making applications for research projects individually orin groups shall be improved, in order to increase acquisition of external funds.

（2）

Ⅲ Measures that should be taken in order to achieve goals regarding improvement of financial affairs

１ Measures for achievement of goals regarding increasing self-income, for example, external
research funds, etc.

Item

１ Measures for achievement of goals regarding increasing self-income, for example,
external research funds, etc.

(1-1) For acquisition of external funds from a broad range of fields, faculty members will be wellinformed of various information and be given support when they make applications for researchfunds.

（1） (1-1) For acquisition of external funds from a broad range of fields, faculty members will
be well-informed of various information and be given support when they makeapplications for research funds.

(1-2) Faculty members will be encouraged to carry out proposals for and planning of research
programs and to apply for research funds individually.

(1-2) Faculty members will be encouraged to carry out proposals for and planning ofresearch programs and to apply for research funds individually.

For acquisition of external funds from a broad range of fields, faculty members will be wellinformed of various information and be given support when they make applications for researchfunds. Also, applications for research projects shall be supported.

（2） (2-1) For acquisition of external funds from a broad range of fields, faculty members will
be well-informed of various information and be given support when they makeapplications for research funds.
(2-2) A system to support faculty members in making applications for individual and groupresearch projects will be improved.

（3）

A 50% increase in the amount of acquired external research funds (public-invitation-based
research funds, cooperative research funds, commissioned research funds, and grant donations,)
within a planned period of time, shall be aimed at. (The University of Aizu)（3）

Ensuring an amount of external funds similar to that of last fiscal year shall be aimed at byeffectively opening subsidy/grant information to faculty members and by way of support inmaking applications. (The University)（3） (3-1) For acquisition of external funds from a broad range of fields, faculty members will
be well-informed of various information and be given support when they makeapplications for research funds.
(3-2) A 10% increase in the amount of acquired external research funds (publicinvitation-based research funds, cooperative research funds, commissioned researchfunds, grant donations, etc.) within this fiscal year, will be aimed at. (The University)（4）

For the purpose of supporting acquisition of other strategic funds, portions of funds allocated forindirect overhead expenses from acquired external funds shall be used for concentrated basic
research at the University, exploratory research by young faculty members, and creative
research, etc.

（4）Portions of funds allocated for indirect overhead expenses from external funds will be used toacquire future external funds (licensing fees) through accumulation of research achievements asassets. (patent applications, etc.)（4） Portions of funds allocated for indirect overhead expenses from external funds will be
used to acquire future external funds (licensing fees)
through accumulation ofresearch achievements as assets. (patent applications, etc.)（5）

Cooperative research with private companies and research in high social needs shall be actively
conducted in accordance with fair rules and contracts, so that the University can acquire
external funds.

（5）(5-1) The University-Business Innovation Center (the University) and the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities (the Junior College Division) will take the initiative inpromotion of effective research over a broad range of fields, which involves matching of theneeds of companies and research seeds to be provided by the University of Aizu.

（5） (5-1) The University-Business Innovation Center (the University) and the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities (the College) will take the initiative in promotion ofeffective research over a broad range of fields, which involves matching of the needs ofcompanies and research seeds to be provided by the University of Aizu.

(5-2) Cooperative and commissioned research with private companies will be further promoted,
so that the University of Aizu can acquire external funds.

56(5-2) Cooperative and commissioned research with private companies will be further
promoted, so that the University of Aizu can acquire external funds.

（6）The strategy on intellectual property of the University shall be established, and income frompatent rights acquired through research achievements of the University and incubation ofventure business shall be aimed at. （The University of Aizu)
Efforts shall be made to improve a system for management and utilization of theintellectual property of the University. (The Junior College Division)（6）

Based on the strategy of intellectual property, intellectual property cycles will be established,(The University）
and business ventures will be nurtured and supported.
Discussions will focus on improvement of the system for management and effective use of
intellectual property by the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities. (The JuniorCollege Division)（7）

Increase in income from usage fees of facilities of the University shall be aimed at, from thestandpoint of efficient use of property.

（7）

The University will strive to increase its income by increasing use of facilities
publicizing university facility usage. （The University）（8）

Income from charging for short-period technical seminars for mid-career professionals, etc. shallbe discussed.

（8）

Holding of technical seminars for mid-career professionals, such as ". NET Seminars," will beconsidered (The University).

（9）

Amounts for application fees and entrance examination fees, admission fees and tuition, etc.
shall be appropriately determined, taking into account the role of the University as a public
university corporation.

（10） A system for acceptance of donations from private companies and graduates, etc. shall be
improved. Donations shall be collected on a continuing basis, and establishment of the
University Foundation shall be discussed.

（9）through（6） Based on the strategy of intellectual property, intellectual property cycles will beestablished, and enhancement of the economic level of local communities throughventure business, etc. (The University）（7） The University will strive to increase its income by publicizing university facility
usage, and increase use of the facilities by utilization of the University facility
reservation system. （The University）（8） Holding of technical seminars for mid-career professionals, such as ". NET Seminars,"
will be considered (The University).

Holding of specialized research seminars organized mainly by the Center for Rejuvenation of
Local Communities with participation fees for mid-career professionals will be considered (The
Junior College Division).

Holding of specialized research seminars organized mainly by the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities with participation fees for mid-career
professionals will be considered (The College).

Amounts for and entrance examination fees, admission fees, and tuition, etc. will be examined,from diversified standpoints of the University as a whole, including increase in revenue andsecuring a large number of excellent students.

（9） Amounts for and entrance examination fees, admission fees, and tuition, etc.
examined, from diversified standpoints of the University as a whole, including
increase in revenue and securing a large number of excellent students.

（10） The Regulation on the Treatment of Grant Donations to the University of Aizu, which wasenacted in FY 2008 will be appropriately managed.
The Regulation on the Treatment of Grant Donations to the University of Aizu will bemade widely-know to the public, and at the same time, discussions will start for
preparation of a University foundation.

57（10） A system for acceptance of donations pertaining to overall improvement of the
University's infrastructure including acceptance of donations for scholarships, will
be improved.

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Item

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Ⅲ Measures that should be taken in order to achieve goals regarding improvement offinancial affairs

Ⅲ Measures that should be taken in order to achieve goals regarding improvement offinancial affairs

２ Measures for achievement of goals regarding economization of expenses

Item

２ Measures for achievement of goals regarding economization of expenses

FY 2008 ANNUAL PLANS
Ⅲ Measures that should be taken in order to achieve goals regarding improvement offinancial affairs
Item

２ Measures for achievement of goals regarding economization of expenses（1） In order to reduce administrative expenses, the existing organizations shall be reorganized or
merged as necessary, based on the results of internal investigations and evaluations.

（1）

The Administrative Office shall be reorganized, aiming to streamline business operation,and to increase effectiveness and efficiency in administration through an efficient
executive system.

（1） Regarding management and administration systems, etc. of the existing administrative
organizations, a working group will discuss reassessment of administrative
organizational structure based on the results of the evaluation results, etc. by the
Fukushima Prefecture Public University Corporation Evaluation Committee.

（2） Establishment of environmental standards for the University shall be considered, andeconomization in water and power consumption, reduction of waste, and recycling for energysaving purposes shall be encouraged and put into practice.

（2）（2-1） Further economization of costs will be aimed at by way of making environmental
policies widely known and promoting energy and resource-saving measures.
（2-2） Further efforts will be directed toward thorough implementation of energy-saving
measures (reduction in consumption of power, gas, water and sewage services) and resourcesaving measures (reduction of waste and carrying out of recycling.) In addition, investigationof the progress of measures and review for improvement will be carried out on a continuous
basis.

（2） （2-1） Environmental policies will be established, and they will be announced andpromoted on campus.
（2-2） Further efforts will be directed toward thorough implementation of energysaving measures (reduction in consumption of power, gas, water and sewage services)and resource-saving measures (reduction of waste and carrying out of recycling.) In
addition, investigation of the progress of measures and review for improvement will be
carried out on a continuous basis.

（3） In order to economize administrative expenses, reorganization/merger and abolition of
meetings and committees shall be aimed at, and reduction/acceleration of paperwork as wellas labor-saving measures shall be promoted.

（3）

Holding of meetings for which committee functions have been integrated, etc., andintensification of duties, streamlining/rationalization of administrative work will be promoted.

（3） Holding of meetings for which committee functions have been integrated, etc., andintensification of duties, streamlining/rationalization of administrative work will bepromoted.

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Ⅲ Measures that should be taken in order to achieve goals regarding improvement offinancial affairs

Ⅲ Measures that should be taken in order to achieve goals regarding improvement offinancial affairs

３ Measures for achievement of goals regarding improvement of property management andadministration（1） Systems for effective and efficient facility management shall be improved through reexamination of organizations made as necessary.

FY 2008 ANNUAL PLANS
Ⅲ Measures that should be taken in order to achieve goals regarding improvement offinancial affairs

Item

３ Measures for achievement of goals regarding improvement of property management andadministration

Item

（1）

The Administrative Office shall be reorganized, aiming to increase effectiveness andefficiency in administration and management of facilities through an efficient executive
system.

（1） Systems for effective and efficient facility management shall be discussed by a working
group for review of organizations including the Administrative Office and otherorganizations. (The University)
Through close cooperation among internal organizations, systems for effective andefficient facilities management will be improved. (The Junior College Division)

Close cooperation among internal organizations will continue for effective and efficientfacilities management. (The Junior College Division)

３ Measures for achievement of goals regarding improvement of property
management and administration（2） University facilities, e.g. the University Auditorium, lecture rooms and parking lots, shall be
open to the public as long as use of these facilities does not interfere with education andresearch of the University, so that University property can be more effectively utilized. By
widely publicizing the system for use of University facilities and expanding the range oforganizations eligible to use them, the average number of cases of use of the University
Auditorium by individuals or groups outside the University per year should be increased from
16 cases to 21 cases (an increase of 30%). The average number of cases of use of rooms in
the Lecture Hall by individuals or groups outside the University per year should be increased
from 16 cases to 19 cases (an increase of 20%). (The University of Aizu)（2）

By widely publicizing the system for use of University facilities, expansion of the range oforganizations eligible to use facilities, etc. will be aimed at. （The University）（2） By widely publicizing the system for use of University facilities and utilization of areservation system for the facilities, prompt responses to users will be given, andexpansion of the range of organizations eligible to use facilities, etc. will be aimed at.
（The University）（3） For more effective property utilization, maintenance and administration of University facilities
shall be sufficiently financed with operational subsidies and carried out efficiently, based onlong-term maintenance plans, etc.

（3）

Based on the situations concerning natural deterioration of facilities and the results ofinspections, etc., review of the long-term maintenance plans (annual plans and implementation
details) will be carried out for promotion of systematic and efficient maintenance andadministration of facilities.

（3） Based on the situations concerning natural deterioration of facilities and the results ofinspections, etc., review of the long-term maintenance plans (annual plans andimplementation details) will be carried out for promotion of systematic and efficientmaintenance and administration of facilities.

（4） A system for proper administration of intangible fixed assets including patents, software andfinancial assets shall be established.

（4）

Proper management of financial assets will be conducted based on the fund management
policy.

（4） Management and operation of intangible fixed assets including patents, software,
etc. will be properly conducted.
Proper management of financial assets will be conducted based on the fundmanagement policy.

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IV Measures that Should Be Taken to Achieve Goals Regarding Internal Investigations and Evaluations ofSituations Concerning Education/Research and Organizations/Administration

IV Measures that Should Be Taken to Achieve Goals Regarding Internal Investigations and Evaluations ofSituations Concerning Education/Research and Organizations/Administration

IV Measures that Should Be Taken to Achieve Goals Regarding Internal Investigations and
Evaluations of Situations Concerning Education/Research and Organizations/Administration

Item

１ Specific measures regarding implementation of internal investigations and evaluations（1） Internal investigations and evaluations shall be conducted on a regular basis by the Internal
Affairs Committee and Evaluation Committee (the University of Aizu) and Evaluation
Committee, (the Junior College Division) and the results of the investigations and evaluations
shall be disclosed within and outside the University.

（1）

Evaluations will be conducted utilizing the respective evaluation organizations for the
University and the College. The results of investigations and evaluations will be disclosed
within and outside the University.

（1） Evaluations will be conducted utilizing the respective evaluation organizations for the
University and the College. The results of investigations and evaluations will be
disclosed within and outside the University.

（2） The University will receive appropriate external audits by certified public accountants, etc.
regarding financial situations and administration/operation of the University, and the results ofexternal audits will be disclosed to the public.

（2）

The University will conduct internal audits to improve the internal check system.
The University will also receive appropriate audits by accounting auditors and corporate
auditors on a regular basis, and the results of audits will be disclosed to the public via the
University website.
Furthermore, enhancement of the Audit Office will be discussed.

（2） The University will conduct internal audits to improve the internal check system.
The University will also receive appropriate audits by accounting auditors andcorporate auditors on a regular basis, and the results of audits will be disclosed to the
public via the University website. (The University)（3） Internal investigations and evaluations will be carried out effectively, taking into accountconsistency with external evaluations, etc., by organizations including institutes for university
accreditation/evaluation and the Evaluation Committee for Public University Corporations.

（3）

Evaluations of the corporation will be carried out effectively, reflecting the results of external
evaluations by external organizations such as the Fukushima Prefecture Public University
Corporation Evaluation Committee.

（3） Evaluations of the corporation will be carried out effectively, reflecting the resultsof external evaluations by external organizations such as the Fukushima Prefecture
Public University Corporation Evaluation Committee.

（4） An organization for evaluation of faculty members shall be established to conduct evaluations
on a regular basis.

（4）

Evaluation of faculty members will be considered.

（4） Evaluation of faculty members will be discussed .

（5） Evaluation criteria, etc. shall be prepared using evaluation criteria employed by third-party
evaluation organizations as reference.

（5）

(5)-1
Evaluations will be carried out including the D1/D2 evaluation grades, which were newly
established from the mid-term plans for FY 2007, and will clearly state reasoning forevaluations.
(5)-2Internal evaluation forms for university accreditation/evaluation will be created. (The
University)（5） (5)-1
Evaluations will be carried out including the D1/D2 evaluation grades, which were
newly established from the mid-term plans for FY 2007, and will clearly statereasoning for evaluations.
(5)-2Collection and arrangement of data shall be carried out toward creation ofinternal evaluation forms for university accreditation/evaluation.

Item

１ Specific measures regarding implementation of internal investigations and evaluations

FY 2008 ANNUAL PLANS

Collection and arrangement of data shall be carried out toward creation of internal
evaluation forms for university accreditation/evaluation. Also, a system in preparation
for creation of internal evaluations forms will be established and forms will be created ona trial basis. (The Junior College Division)

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IV Measures that Should Be Taken to Achieve Goals Regarding Internal Investigations and
Evaluations of Situations Concerning Education/Research and Organizations/Administration
Item

FY 2008 ANNUAL PLANS
IV Measures that Should Be Taken to Achieve Goals Regarding Internal Investigations
and Evaluations of Situations Concerning Education/Research andOrganizations/Administration

IV Measures that Should Be Taken to Achieve Goals Regarding Internal Investigations and
Evaluations of Situations Concerning Education/Research and Organizations/Administration
Item

２ Specific measures regarding implementation of third-party evaluations

Item

２ Specific measures regarding implementation of third-party evaluations

２ Specific measures regarding implementation of third-party evaluations（1） The University receives mutual evaluations by the Japan University Accreditation Association
or evaluations by the National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation, etc.
regularly. (The University of Aizu)

by the National Institution for（1） The University will start creating internal evaluation forms
Academic Degrees and University Evaluation. (Scheduled to be conducted in FY 2010) (The
University)（1） The University will collect data for evaluations by the National Institution for
Academic Degrees and University Evaluation. (Scheduled to be conducted in FY 2010)(The University)(2) Evaluations conducted by the National Institution for Academic Degrees and University
Evaluation will be regularly conducted. (The College)(2)

Efforts will focus on data accumulation, etc. for periodic evaluations by the National
Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation, and methods for implementationof internal evaluations, formation of sections and divisions responsible for internal
evaluations, and details of work in preparation for the evaluation by the National
Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation in FY 2010.
(The JuniorCollege Division)(2) Regarding data accumulation, etc. for periodic evaluations by the National Institution
for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation, methods for data accumulation andinternal evaluation , the framework for responsibilities regarding these activities, andexamination periods, will be discussed, in preparation for the evaluations. (The JuniorCollege Division)（3） The results of third-party evaluations shall be disclosed to the public.

（3） The results of evaluations by the Prefectural Evaluation Committee will be disclosed to the
public via the University website, etc.

61（3） The results of evaluations by the Prefectural Evaluation Committee
to the public via the University website, etc.

will be disclosed

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MID-TERM PLANS
IV Measures that Should Be Taken to Achieve Goals Regarding Internal Investigations and
Evaluations of Situations Concerning Education/Research and Organizations/Administration
Item

FY 2008 ANNUAL PLANS
IV Measures that Should Be Taken to Achieve Goals Regarding Internal Investigations
and Evaluations of Situations Concerning Education/Research andOrganizations/Administration

IV Measures that Should Be Taken to Achieve Goals Regarding Internal Investigations and
Evaluations of Situations Concerning Education/Research and Organizations/Administration
Item

３ Specific measures regarding utilization of evaluation results

Item

３ Specific measures regarding utilization of evaluation results

３ Specific measures regarding utilization of evaluation results(The（1） Evaluation data for individuals and departments/divisions regarding research and education
will be standardized and stored in databases, and the results of evaluations will be reflected inadministration of the University.

(1)（2） Deliberations regarding faculty training programs responding to the evaluation results will bemade by the organization for faculty development (FD).

（2） An organization for promotion of faculty development (FD) will be established, at which
discussions regarding necessary faculty training programs based on evaluation results will be
discussed.

The Achievement Database System for Faculty will be appropriately managed.
University).

Considerations regarding the Achievement Database System for Faculty will bemade by a working group. (The University)（2） The organization to be in charge of activities for faculty development (FD)willconduct discussions regarding necessary faculty training programs based on evaluation
results.

Within the framework of opening classes to other faculty members and exchange of
opinions on these classes, opportunities for review of faculty members' teaching skills
will be arranged, through visits by faculty members to highly-evaluated classes andconducting exchanges of opinions. (The Junior College Division)（3） Results of third-party evaluations will be disclosed to the public via the Internet, and utilized
in the process of internal investigations and evaluations to contribute to continued
improvement of university administration. In addition, the results of improvement, etc. will also
be disclosed to the public.

（3-1) The evaluation results by the Fukushima Prefecture Public University Corporation
Evaluation Committee will be disclosed to the public via the University website, etc.
（3-2) The evaluation results will be utilized in the process of evaluations from next fiscal year,
and will be utilized for university improvements.

62（3-1) The evaluation results by the Fukushima Prefecture Public University
Corporation Evaluation Committee will be disclosed to the public via the University
website, etc.
（3-2) The evaluation results will be utilized in the process of evaluations from next
fiscal year , and will be utilized for university improvements .

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FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

V. Measures to Be Taken to Achieve Goals Regarding Provision of Information on Situations
Concerning Education/Research and Organizations/Administration
Item

１ Specific measures regarding further disclosure, provision and public relations regarding
information for situations concerning education/research and organizations/administration（1） By improving the content of the University website and holding the "Open Campus" programs,
understandings of the University among general citizens as well as prospective students will
be further promoted.

V. Measures to Be Taken to Achieve Goals Regarding Provision of Information on Situations
Concerning Education/Research and Organizations/Administration

V. Measures to Be Taken to Achieve Goals Regarding Provision of Information on
Situations Concerning Education/Research and Organizations/Administration

Item

１ Specific measures regarding further disclosure, provision and public relations regarding
information for situations concerning education/research and organizations/administration

Item

（1）

（1-1） Proactive public relations activities will be carried out through the University website,
campus tours for visitors, etc. (The University)
Public relations activities of the College will be further promoted through the website of
the College, campus tours for visitors, and display of research achievements. (TheCollege)（1） （1-1） Proactive public relations activities will be carried out through the University
website, campus tours for visitors, etc.

（1-2） More effective public relations activities will be implemented through improvement of
the website and prompt update of the website, based on results of discussion by the Website
Working Group. (The University)（1-3） "Open Campus" and "Open Labs" programs will be held during the University Festival
period.
（1-4） The University will accept junior/senior high school students, etc. on educational trips
to the University in order to inform them of the characteristics of the University, with aims toinclude increasing the number of students who will apply for admission to the University as
well as increasing publicity for the University. (The University)（2） Excellent educational and research activities and achievements of the University will be
stored in databases. In addition, images and concepts regarding public relations (fundamental
policies) of the University will be established through cooperation from local communities andthe mass media, and strategic public relations will be aggressively carried out in and outside
Japan.

FY 2008 ANNUAL PLANS(2)

１ Specific measures regarding further disclosure, provision and public relations regarding
information for situations concerning education/research and organizations/administration（1-2） More effective public relations activities will be implemented by promptly
updating and further improving the University website.
（1-3） "Open Campus" and "Open Labs" programs
Festival period.

will be held during the University（1-4） The University will accept junior/senior high school students, etc. on
educational trips to the University in order to inform them of the characteristics of the
University, with aims to include increasing the number of students who will apply foradmission to the University as well as increasing publicity for the University. (The
University)（2-1） Through improvement of the University website and publications as well as utilization of (2) （2-1） Through improvement of the University website and publications as well as
utilization of mass media, public relations will be carried out proactively.
mass media, educational and research activities will be carried out proactively.
（2-2） With exchange activities with universities, etc. abroad and via the University website,
information regarding the University will be made available to the world proactively. （The
University)

63（2-2） With exchange activities with universities, etc. abroad and via the University
website, information regarding the University will be made available to the world
proactively. （The University)

（3） Deliberations will be made regarding the method for promotion of effective construction of
databases, from a viewpoint that educational and research activities of faculty members
should be considered as assets of the University.

（3）

The Achievement Database System for Faculty will be appropriately managed.
University)(The

The collection of research seeds shall be improved asa database on faculty members'
educational and research activities, for contribution to local communities. (The Junior College
Division)（4） Through periodic publication of "Technical Reports," educational and research activities of
the University and cultural resources within the University will be widely open to the public.

（4）(4)-1 Through publication of annual review, educational and research activities of the
University will be disclosed to the public.
(4)-2 The content of the College's "annual research review," "collection of researchseeds," and "the list of off-campus public lectures and lecturers" will be posted on theCollege's website for disclosure of the College's educational and research activities andcultural resources to outside the College. (The Junior College Division)（3） Discussions regarding the Achievement Database System for Faculty will be madeby a working group. (The University)
Preparation of data for contribution to local communities through construction ofa database for faculty members' educational and research activities will be
conducted. (The Junior College Division)（4） (4)-1 Through publication of annual review, educational and research activities of the
University will be disclosed to the public.
(4)-2 Regarding consideration of operational issues relevant to the Achievement
Database System for Faculty for compilation of research activity of individual
faculty members, a working group will carry out this function. (The University)(4)-3 A CD-ROM version of the College's "annual research review" will be madeand distributed to universities, etc. The content of the annual research review
will also be posted on the College's website in its entirety. Using these methods,
the College's educational and research activities and cultural resources will be
disclosed outside the College. (The Junior College Division)

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VI. Measures that Should Be Taken to Achieve Important Goals Regarding Other Business
Operations
１ Specific measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding maintenance and utilization,
Itemetc. of facilities and equipment

FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

Item

VI. Measures that Should Be Taken to Achieve Important Goals Regarding Other Business
Operations
１ Specific measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding maintenance and utilization,etc. of facilities and equipment

FY 2008 ANNUAL PLANS

Item

VI. Measures that Should Be Taken to Achieve Important Goals Regarding Other
Business Operations
１ Specific measures to be taken to achieve goals regarding maintenance andutilization, etc. of facilities and equipment（1） From the perspective of improvement of education and research functions looking toward
the future and cooperation with local communities, fundamental policies regarding campus
plans will be established and put into practice.

（1） A framework for establishment of a dormitory and a fundamental design of thedormitory will be established. (The University)（2） Creation of a model campus coexisting with nature in corporation with local communities,
taking into account green preservation and existing natural environments will be carried out.

（2） Efforts will be directed toward green management with through regional partnerships and（2） Efforts will be directed toward green management with through regional
environmental symbiosis, such as green preservation in cooperation with community
partnerships and environmental symbiosis, such as green preservation inorganizations, etc., composting by utilization of fallen leaves and cut grass, segmentation andcooperation with community organizations, etc., composting by utilization ofrecycling of pruned branches, minimal use of chemical sprays, etc. (The University)
fallen leaves and cut grass, segmentation and recycling of pruned branches,minimal use of chemical sprays, etc. (The University)（3） For maintenance of facilities, efforts will be directed towards handling of issues, such as
introduction of universal design*, etc.

（3） For promotion of universal design* of buildings and on campus, facility renovation will be
carried out based on urgency corresponding to the results of investigations conductedin FY 2008, taking account users' security and safety,（3） For promotion of universal design* of buildings and on campus, investigations
taking account users' security and safety will be conducted and upgrades will be
carried out based on urgency corresponding to the results of investigations.

（4） For replacement and repairs of equipment based on long-term maintenance plans,
environmentally-friendly systems will be adopted, in terms of LCC (Life Cycle Cost)*,resource saving, energy conservation, and limited emissions of carbon dioxide.

（4） Based upon actual utilization of various facilities, efforts will be directed toward utilization offacilities and replacement of equipment which are the most likely to lead to reductions in
consumption costs and energy conservation.
For this fiscal year, construction for replacement of systems for the Central Operation
Office, automatic control units and security systems will be completed , and results of thefollowing operation will be evaluated .
① Labor-saving and low-cost maintenance work
② Optional control from the new system, and improvements/energy conservation in
operation of faculties through data collection and analysis③ Room temperature and lighting control corresponding to room entrance and/or exit
(start-stop control) (The University)（4） Based upon actual utilization of various facilities, efforts will be directed towardutilization of facilities and replacement of equipment which are the most likely
to lead to reductions in consumption costs and energy conservation.
For this fiscal year, systems for the Central Operation Office, automatic control
units and security systems will be replaced, and the following controls will be
put into practice.
① Labor-saving and low-cost maintenance work
② Optional control from the new system, and improvements/energy
conservation in operation of faculties through data collection and analysis③ Room temperature and lighting control corresponding to room entrance
and/or exit (start-stop control) (The University)（5） Maintenance of facilities will be conducted in conjunction with operation/management offacilities with thorough understanding of the concept of facilities management, referring tomethods adopted by private companies, etc.

（5） As facilities management (FM)* methods, various investigations and review for improvement
will be continuously taken, in terms of ①space, ②quality, and ③cost. (The University)（5） As facilities management (FM)* methods, various investigations and review for
improvement will be continuously taken, in terms of ①space, ②quality, and ③cost.
(The University)

65（1） Fundamental policies regarding campus maintenance will be created.

（6） Considerable effort will be directed towards introduction of new maintenance approaches,such as utilization of external funding including competitive funding and donations, etc., andintroduction of ESCO (Energy Service Company) and PFI. (Private Finance Initiative)（6） Efforts will continue toward introduction of equipment for energy-saving equipment for
improvement of facility operation, small-scale renovation and replacement of equipment will
be promoted. (The University)（6） In accordance with feasibility surveys conducted by the Prefecture last fiscal
year for introduction of ESCO projects, facility renovations which would enable
early investment recovery and significant energy reduction had not beenrecognized, and launching of the project was assumed difficult.
In the future, efforts toward introduction of equipment for energy-saving
equipment for improvement of facility operation, small-scale renovation andreplacement of equipment will be promoted. (The University)（7） In accordance with relevant laws, measures taken by the national government and thegovernment of Fukushima Prefecture, etc., establishment of environmental criteria for the
University will be discussed, and measures for economization in water and power
consumption, recycling, reduction of waste, and energy saving, etc. will be promoted. In
addition, the implementation results will be analyzed accurately and announced within theuniversity.

（7） Promotion of energy and resource-saving measures will be aimed at by way of making
environmental policies widely known.
(The University)（7） The necessity of energy/resource saving will be announced on campus, andpromotion of specific measures will be carried out, after establishment at
environmental policies. (The University)（8） Deliberations will be made regarding measures for effective use of outdated computers.

（8） In order to promote recycling of reusable computers, etc. within the University, information
regarding those computers will be collected and provided by the University.

（8） In order to promote recycling of reusable computers, etc. within the University,
information regarding those computers will be collected and provided by the
University.

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VI. Measures that Should Be Taken to Achieve Important Goals Regarding Other Business
Operations
Item

２ Measures to Be Taken to Achieve Goals Regarding Healthcare and Safety Management

FY 2008 ANNUAL PLANS

FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS
VI. Measures that Should Be Taken to Achieve Important Goals Regarding Other Business
Operations
Item

２ Measures to Be Taken to Achieve Goals Regarding Healthcare and Safety Management

VI. Measures that Should Be Taken to Achieve Important Goals Regarding Other
Business Operations
Item

２ Measures to Be Taken to Achieve Goals Regarding Healthcare and Safety
Management（1） Based on the content of relevant laws, etc., effort will be made towards promotion ofcomprehensive safety and health measures, and improvement of safety and healthenvironments, through proper assignment of qualified health management staff, provision ofthorough safety education for faculty and administrative personnel, and preparation ofvarious manuals, etc.

（1） （1-1） Based on the content of relevant laws, including the Industrial Safety and Health Law, （1） （1-1） Based on the content of relevant laws, including the Industrial Safety andqualified health management staff and health promoters will be properly assigned.
Health Law, qualified health management staff and health promoters will be properly
assigned.
（1-2） Provision of thorough safety education for faculty and administrative personnel will
be sought through advice from a physician in charge of health management and the（1-2） Provision of thorough safety education for faculty and administrative
activities of the Health Committee.
personnel will be sought through advice from a physician in charge of healthmanagement and the activities of the Health Committee.
（1-3） Promotion of comprehensive safety and health measures and improvement of safety
and health environments will be sought through preparation of various manuals, etc.
（1-3） Promotion of comprehensive safety and health measures and improvementof safety and health environments will be sought through preparation of various
manuals, etc .

（2） Efforts shall be made toward realization of periodic health checks for all students, faculty
and administrative staff.

（2） Efforts shall be made toward realization of periodic health checks for all students, faculty
and administrative staff by raising their awareness of the importance of periodic healthchecks through activities of the Health Committee, etc.

（2） Efforts shall be made toward realization of periodic health checks for all students,
faculty and administrative staff by raising their awareness of the importance of
periodic health checks through activities of the Health Committee, etc.

（3） Efforts shall be made so that health management for students, faculty and administrative
personnel, from the standpoint of mental and physical health, will be improved without delay,by providing counseling through interviews with a counselor.

（3） Efforts will be made so that the content of work of the Student Counseling Room and the
Nurse's Office will be made known and more accessible to students, faculty andadministrative personnel. (The University)（3） Efforts will be made so that the Student Counseling Room and the Nurse's Officewill be made known and more accessible to students, faculty and administrative
personnel. (The University)（4） As information security safeguards, the adequate number of specialists on security
maintenance will continue to be assigned, in order to maintain the present systems for
operation.

Efforts will be made to publicize the Student Counseling Room and Nurse's Room, for aneasily-accessible environment will be created for use of these rooms. Also, measures forenhancement of the health support system will be discussed.
(The Junior College
Division)

Efforts will be made to publicize the Student Counseling Room and Nurse's
Room, and an easily-accessible environment will be created for use of theserooms. (The Junior College Division)（4） (4-1) The security system will be maintained by the Information Systems and Technology
Center staff (The University) and commissioned operation management companies.

（4） (4-1) The security system will be maintained by the Information Systems andTechnology Center staff (the University of Aizu) and commissioned operation
management companies.

(4-2) Research will be conducted in order to respond to expected technological andsystem-based changes regarding information security.
(4-3) Improvement of the qualifications and quality of staff members specializing in
information processing will be aimed at through participation in seminars on information
security.

67(4-2) Research will be conducted in order to respond to expected technological andsystem-based changes regarding information security.
(4-3) Improvement of the qualifications and quality of staff members specializing in
information processing will be aimed at through participation in seminars on
information security.

（5） As provision of necessary crime prevention equipment, crime prevention and guard systems
in and outside the buildings will be maintained.

（5） Regarding locations which may pose concerns regarding potential danger in situations suchas natural disasters (snow disasters, typhoon, etc.), incidents (robbery, damage, etc.) and
accidents, etc. on campus, appropriate countermeasures will be taken as necessary.
In addition, for prevention of these disasters, etc., manuals regarding security patrol ofvarious facilities and locations on campus will be improved as necessary, and disasterprevention schemes will be enhanced.

（5） Regarding locations which may pose concerns regarding potential danger insituations such as natural disasters (snow disasters, typhoon, etc.), incidents(robbery, damage, etc. ) and accidents , etc. on campus, appropriate
countermeasures will be taken as necessary.
In addition, for prevention of these disasters, etc., manuals regarding security patrolof various facilities and locations on campus will be improved as necessary, anddisaster prevention schemes will be enhanced.

（6） For the purpose of raising awareness of students, faculty and administrative personnel, etc.
in regard to safety and disaster prevention, training programs regarding action plans in theevent of disasters and disaster prevention drills shall be conducted based on University s
disaster prevention measure manuals.

（6） Fire drills will be conducted efficiently to improve the emergency system in the eventof a disaster, and to increase individuals' awareness on campus of disaster prevention.
In additions, the "manual for response to receipt of an earthquake early warning" will
be revised with simple expressions which will be easy to understand for University
personnel and students.

（6） For clarification, improvement and enhancement of systems, such as provisionof instructions, reports and confirmation, in the event of disasters, increasingawareness of individuals' on campus of disaster prevention will be aimed at,
and fire drills will be conducted efficiently.
In addition, special points to note will be reorganized for the purpose ofenhancement of the "manual for response to receipt of an earthquake early
warning" formulated last fiscal year, so that respective individuals will be able
to take proper actions in the event of a major earthquake.
AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) workshops will also be held.

（7） Proper repair and maintenance of facilities and equipment in terms of safety management
will be carried out, so that these facilities and equipment can be used and operated
correctly and appropriately in the event of a disaster.

（7） (7-1) Based on the situation concerning natural deterioration of facilities and equipment, as
well as the inspection results, etc., long-term maintenance plans (annual plans andimplementation content) will be reviewed, and proper maintenance and management offacilities and equipment will be carried out.
(7-2) Construction for renovation of systems for the Central Operations Office andautomatic control devices will be completed in FY 2009 , and improvement of safety,
comfort and energy efficiency will be realized and results thereof will be evaluated.

（7） Based on the situation concerning natural deterioration of facilities and equipment,
as well as the inspection results, etc., long-term maintenance plans (annual plans
and implementation content) will be reviewed, and proper maintenance andmanagement of facilities and equipment will be carried out.
Systems for the Central Operations Office, automatic control devices andsecurity systems will be replaced in FY 2008, and safety, comfort and energy
efficiency will be improved.

（8） Efforts shall be made to maintain and improve buildings and facilities required for the
University as a campus designated as an emergency evacuation area for local communities
in the event of large-scale disasters, such as earthquakes.

（8） Proper maintenance and management of the University field and green zone on campus will
be carried out, as an "emergency evacuation area" in Aizu-Wakamatsu City.
Proper maintenance and management of facilities will also be carried out, so that
fundamental functions and capabilities as buildings can be maintained, to ensure
preparedness for requests from the city for "emergency evacuation centers (buildings)" andemergency use of the University when disasters occur.

（8） Proper maintenance and management of the University field and green zone on
campus will be carried out, as an "emergency evacuation area" in Aizu-Wakamatsu
City.
Proper maintenance and management of facilities will also be carried out, so that
fundamental functions and capabilities as buildings can be maintained, to ensure
preparedness for requests from the city for "emergency evacuation centers(buildings)" and emergency use of the University when disasters occur.

（9） On the occurrence of large-scale disasters, cooperation with the Prefectural Government,
local municipal governments, the police and the fire authorities, etc. shall be promoted tofacilitate their disaster-relief activities, through utilizing assets owned by the University,
such as solidly structured buildings and telecommunication facilities, etc.

（9） Proper maintenance and management of facilities and information communicationequipment will be carried out, so that fundamental functions and capabilities as buildings
can be maintained, to ensure preparedness for requests from the city for "emergency
evacuation centers (buildings)" and emergency use of the University when disasters.
In addition, the University Athletic Field will be provided as an emergency heliport for fire
safety, disasters, prefectural police and use by medical emergency staff. (The University)（9） Proper maintenance and management of facilities will be carried out, so that
fundamental functions and capabilities as buildings can be maintained, toensure preparedness for requests from the city for "emergency evacuation
centers (buildings)" and emergency use of the University when disasters.
In addition, the University Athletic Field will be provided as an emergency
heliport for fire safety, disasters, prefectural police and use by medical
emergency staff. (The University)（10） Through opening of the University park, trails and other University facilities, the University（10） Through active publicity and promotion regarding activities for opening of the University（10） Through active publicity and promotion regarding activities for opening of the
facilities, use of campus facilities throughout the year, and efforts toward green preservation
University facilities, use of campus facilities throughout the year, and efforts towardin cooperation with local communities, the University will build deeper cooperation with local
green preservation in cooperation with local communities , the University will build
citizens, organizations, etc. (The University)
deeper cooperation with local citizens, organizations, etc. (The University)

shall keep close relations with local residents, the school for the handicapped and the local
kindergarten towards improvement of cooperation between the said entities, in the event ofdisasters.

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COMPARISON BETWEEN THE MID-TERM PLANS AND ANNUAL PLANS FOR FY 2008 AND 2009
FY 2009 ANNUAL PLANS

MID-TERM PLANS
VII. Other Matters
Item

FY 2008 ANNUAL PLANS

VII. Other Matters

VII. Other Matters

Item

Item

1. Budget (including personnel expense estimates,) and plans pertaining to revenues andexpenditures, and financial plans※ Omitted

1. Budget (including personnel expense estimates,) and plans pertaining to revenues andexpenditures, and financial plans※ As described on the attached documents.

1. Budget (including personnel expense estimates,) and plans pertaining to revenues
and expenditures, and financial plans※ As described on the attached documents.

2. Short-term loan limit(1) Limit: 800,000,000 yen(2) Assumed reasons for loans:
It is assumed that the University may need to obtain loans in order to cover expenditures thatare urgently required due to delay in receipt of operational subsidies or occurrence ofaccidents, etc.

2. Short-term loan limit(1) Limit: 800,000,000 yen(2) Assumed reasons for loans:
It is assumed that the University may need to obtain loans in order to cover expenditures thatare urgently required due to delay in receipt of operational subsidies or occurrence ofaccidents, etc.

2. Short-term loan limit(1) Limit: 800,000,000 yen(2) Assumed reasons for loans:
It is assumed that the University may need to obtain loans in order to cover
expenditures that are urgently required due to delay in receipt of operational subsidies
or occurrence of accidents, etc.

3. Plans to transfer valuable property or offer valuable property as collateral
None.

3. Plans to transfer valuable property or offer valuable property as collateral
None.

3. Plans to transfer valuable property or offer valuable property as collateral
None.

4. Use of surplus
If there is surplus after the settlement of accounts, the surplus will be used for improvementin the quality of education and research, and improvement of organizational operation, facilities
and equipment.

4. Use of surplus
If there is surplus after the settlement of accounts, the surplus will be used for improvementin the quality of education and research, and improvement of organizational operation, facilities
and equipment.

4. Use of surplus
If there is surplus after the settlement of accounts, the surplus will be used for
improvement in the quality of education and research, and improvement oforganizational operation, facilities and equipment.

5. Matters related to business operation provided for in Prefectural rulings(1) Plans regarding facilities and equipment
ア Taking into account long-term maintenance plans, plans regarding facilities and equipment
shall be decided in the budget-making process for each fiscal year.
イ A plan for establishment of a university dormitory shall be prepared.

5. Matters related to business operation provided for in Prefectural rulings(1) Plans regarding facilities and equipment
Content
・ Construction for renewal of the central monitoring mechanisms and automated control
facilities (The University)
・ Waterproofing the room of the Club House. (The University)
・ Construction for installation of air-conditioning equipment of the room for practicalstudies on infants' health care (The Junior College Division)
・ Construction for replacement of partitions in toilets. (The Junior College Division)
Budget: 139 million yen (Financial source: Operational subsidies)

5. Matters related to business operation provided for in Prefectural rulings(1) Plans regarding facilities and equipment
Content
・ Replacement and construction for replacement of the central monitoringmechanisms and atomized control facilities (The University)
・ Repair and renovation of cooking practical training room (The Junior College
Division)
Budget: 151 million yen (Financial source: Operational subsidies)69

(2) Plans regarding personnel affairs
ア Selection and employment of internationally-recognized excellent scholars from within
and outside Japan, through proactive recruiting activities based on the principle of open
invitation
イ Employment of individuals with specialized knowledge and skills as personnel of the
Corporation(2) Plans regarding personnel affairs
ア Selection and employment of internationally-recognized excellent scholars from within
and outside Japan, through proactive recruiting activities based on the principle of open
invitation
イ Employment of individuals with specialized knowledge and skills as personnel of the
Corporation(2) Plans regarding personnel affairs
ア Selection and employment of internationally-recognized excellent scholars fromwithin and outside Japan, through proactive recruiting activities based on the principleof open invitation
イ Employment of individuals with specialized knowledge and skills as personnel of
the Corporation(3) Plans regarding use of reserve funds
None.

(3) Plans regarding use of reserve funds
None.

(3) Plans regarding use of reserve funds
None.

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