Business Report for FY 2017 andfor the Period of the Mid-term Goals for the 2nd Term(draft)June, 2018
The Public University Corporation, the University of Aizu

1 Overall Evaluation(1) Status of Activities for Achieving the Basic Goals of the University of

establishment of the Admission and PR Center. Further, the fact that the

Aizu

UoA and JCD have both maintained an employment rate of nearly 100% is

The Public University Corporation, the University of Aizu is the legal

indicative of the strong reputation that has been established regarding ourentity that founded and manages the University of Aizu (hereinafter

educational outcomes and content.

referred to as the “University” or “UoA”) and the Junior College Division

In addition, the UoA has strategically worked on cutting-edge research(hereinafter referred to as the “Junior College” or “JCD”). The UoA wasactivities with its Research Center for Advanced Information Science andopened in 1993 as the first university in Japan specialized in computer

Technology (CAIST) playing a leading role, and has conducted activities toscience and engineering. The JCD has nurtured and produced talents withfurther promote its international diversity since its selection for the Top

specialized knowledge and skills and contributed to development of the local

Global University Program by MEXT.

community.

The UoA and the JCD, as schools founded by the prefectural government,

During the second medium-term goal period starting from AY2012, thehave proactively worked on local contribution projects as well. While weuniversity corporation was faced with a strong demand to contribute tohave worked to further deepen the connection with local communities,

recovery from the extremely dire situation facing the Fukushima Prefecture

providing support to devastated local municipalities in terms of contribution

including but not limited to the Great East Japan Earthquake in addition toto the revitalization from the Great East Japan Earthquake, we havetheir respective contributions to education, research and the local

engaged many different activities including the establishment of thecommunity by the UoA and the JCD.

Revitalization Center, robotics development project, local contribution with

Naturally, as a higher educational organization, the largest mission of thethe Center for Local Rejuvenation playing a leading role.

university is to admit students, to nurture them, and to send them off to

As mentioned above, the UoA and the JCD have steadily andsociety as workers or as researchers. However, the shrinking 18 and underappropriately worked to achieve the basic goals during the second

demographic, as well as misinformation and harmful rumors caused by themedium-term goal period. These efforts have earned reputation both

nuclear power plant accident have contributed to a sharp decline in thedomestically and aboard, as indicated by the fact that the UoA was

number of applicants for both the UoA and the JCD at the start of thishigh-ranked in the THE Japan University Rankings announced in Marchmedium-term goal period.

2017, the THE World University Rankings in September 2017, and the

Despite these circumstances, the UoA and the JCD have drastically

THE Asia University Rankings in February 2018.

recovered the competition rates through continuous efforts to increase thepublic's understanding by conveying each school’s appeal. For the UoA, this(Basic Perspectives Set in the Medium-term Goals)

includes increasing the number of high schools within and without the

The mission of the Public University Corporation, the University of Aizu isprefecture to visit to recruit applicants and the revision of the admissions

to contribute to advancement of scientific technologies and academic

examination system. For the JCD, this includes proactive visits to highknowledge through the foundation and management of the University ofschools to recruit applicants, the reorganization of the departments, and the

Aizu (hereinafter as the “University” or “UoA”) and the Junior College
11 Overall Evaluation○ The Junior College

Division (hereafter referred to as the “Junior College” or “JCD”), and talentdevelopment and research in the fields of computer science and engineering,

Taking advantage of each of its specialty fields, the Junior College shallindustrial informatics, food and nutritional science, and social welfare

aim

studies, as well as contribution to the promotion of industry and culture.

improvement/development of culture and industry, through fostering ofIn order to fulfill this mission and to contribute to recovery from the Great

human resources with practical skills necessary for occupations and in

East Japan Earthquake and subsequent nuclear disaster at the Fukushima

everyday life.

Daiichi power plant, the Public University Corporation, the University of

1. Foster professionals who have the ability to contribute to society

Aizu shall have the following basic goals, and aim to realize the goals

through the utilization of specialized knowledge and technical skills

through close communication between the internal organizations such as

they acquired.

the Board of Executives, Management Council, and Educational andatcontribution

toregional

communities

and2. Foster human resources with a broad range of knowledge in liberal arts

Research Council, and individual faculty and administrative staff members

who also have logical perspectives.

under the leadership of the Chairperson of the Board of Executives.

3. Provide local residents with opportunities for lifelong learning in order
to contribute to formation of knowledge-based society.

<Basic Goals>○ The University

4. Collaborate with universities, industry, residents, and governments in
the region for contribution to promotion of rejuvenation of local regions.

The University of Aizu shall aim at realization of the founding principle,○ The University and the Junior College“to Advance Knowledge for Humanity” (to make inventions and1. Both the University and the Junior College shall aim to nurture human

discoveries for peace and prosperity for humanity). The University ofresources to assume a leading role in Fukushima Prefecture’s

Aizu shall also endeavor to contribute to the future of our nation and local

reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake and to contributecommunities by taking a leading role as a pioneer on an internationalto establishment of a new social framework through creation of newlevel.

industry, etc.

1. Nurture internationally viable individuals as researchers, technicalexperts, leaders and entrepreneurs who will support technologicalinnovations, rich in creativity and a high standard of ethics.
2. Promote research and development in computer science andengineering to lead the world and to contribute to society andacademia.
3. Contribute to advancement of the prefecture’s industry and culture by
pursuing practicability and effectiveness in diversified areas related toeducation and research.
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1 Overall Evaluation(2) General Achievement Status of the Mid-term Plan

(1) Ratio of International Faculty Members Teaching Specialized Courses

Following the self-review and self-evaluation on the 225 items of the（unit:%）

mid-term plan by each department in charge, the internal evaluation officeTarget

FY

FY

FY

FY

FY

FY

verified the contents and compiled as the result of evaluation of the Public(FY2017)

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

48

46

44

50

49

50

University Corporation.
Goal○ Overall Self-evaluation Results
UoA
A

Implemented measures exceeding the plan

16 items (11.1%)

B

Implemented measures as planned

126 items (87.5%)

C

Implemented measures below the plan

2 items ( 1.4%)

D

Implemented measure far below the plan

Approx.
50%(2) Information Technology Engineer Examination (ITEE) Takers（unit:%）Target

FY

FY

FY

FY

FY

FY

0 item ( 0.0%)(FY2017)

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

Out of 144 items, 142 items (98.6%) received A or B, which shows that

50%ofenrolled
students
have taken
the ITEE

21.9

26.4

28.9

31.0

32.3

26.1

25% ofenrolled
students
have passed
the ITEE
fundamental
or higher

9.7

9.3

8.8

8.2

8.0

5.6

the measures of the mid-term plan were mostly achieved on the whole.
JCD
Implemented measures exceeding the plan

20 items (24.7%)

B

Implemented measures as planned

60 items (74.1%)

C

Implemented measures below the plan

1 items ( 1.2%)

D

Implemented measure far below the plan0 items ( 0.0%)

Plan

A

Out of 81 items, 80 items (98.8%) received A or B, which shows that themeasures of the mid-term plan are expected to be achieved on the whole.

(3) Ratio of the Students Proceeding to Master’s Programs

Goal○ Numerical Goals in the Mid-term Goals and Mid-term Plans
UoA
1. Education

3（unit:%）

Target

FY

FY

FY

FY

FY

FY

(FY2017)

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

40%

21.0

28.4

25.4

20.8

23.2

23.3

1 Overall Evaluation(4) Employment Rate of Students Seeking an Employment（Upper stage: Under- graduate、Lower stage: Graduate） （unit:%）

4. Improvement of Financial Affairs(1) Income from UoA Facilities Rental Use(Unit: 1,000JPY)

FY

FY

FY

FY

FY

FY

Target

FY

FY

FY

FY

FY

FY

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

(FY2017)

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

98.1

98.6

96.0

95.7

93.8

96.2

Increase by 30%
from the average
incomeduringthe 1st Mid-term
Goals period(FY2017 target:
3,565,000yen)

2,451

2,689

4,257

3,988

3,795

3,249

100%
100

100

100

100

100

Plan

Goal

Target(FY2017)100

2. Research(1) Acceptance of Papers to Major Academic Journals（unit:Number of cases）(2) Application for External Research Funds(Lower stage: Kakenhi)（unit:Number of cases）

FY

FY

FY

FY

FY

FY

(FY2017)

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

Target(FY2017)

FY

FY

FY

FY

FY

FY

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

Continuous increase

investig

345

165

130

70

123

More than 50

83

64

77

56

67

74

Kakenhi

50

39

39

43

38

45

ating

Plan

Plan

Target3. Contribution to Local Communities(1) The number of the certified venture companies (Added since FY2015)（unit:Number of cases）
Target

FY

FY

FY

FY

FY

FY

(FY2017)

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

Goal

18

18

17

－

－

1. Education(1) Employment Rate of Students Seeking an Employment

－
Goal

18
companies for thedurationJCD

4（unit:%）

Target

FY

FY

FY

FY

FY

FY

(FY2017)

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

100%

99.3

99.3

99.3

99.2

97.9

97.1

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4. Improvement of Financial Affairs(2) Employment Rate of Students with Certificates/Qualifications（Upper stage: Food、Lower stage: Welfare）（unit:%）
FY

FY

FY

FY

FY

FY

(FY2017)

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

75.0

95.1

71.9

84.2

87.2

97.8

95.6

93.9

93.6

85.7

80.4

85.0%

Plan

Plan

Target(1) Application for External Research Funds

80%(3) Ratio of Students with Certificates/Qualifications
Target(FY2017)

FY

FY

FY

FY

FY

FY

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

100

97.2

100

83.3

100

100

87.5

100

100

Nutritionist:

Plan

100
%

Day
care
Socialworker:（unit:%）

3. Contribution to Local Communities(1) The number of regional cooperation-collaboration projects (Added since
FY2015)（unit:Number of cases）

Goal

Target

FY

FY

FY

FY

FY

FY201

(FY2017)

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2

10

10

8

10

－

－

－

5

（unit:Number of cases）

Target

FY

FY

FY

FY

FY

FY

(FY2017)

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

More than 20

11

17

20

20

18

20

Kakenhi

6

10

10

13

9

13

1 Overall Evaluation(3) Specific Measures by ItemThe Department of Computer Science and Engineering promoted smooth
operation of the curriculum through the “five fields (field of study) and

I. Improvement of Quality of Education and Researchnine tracks (course registration models)” system, in which students are

UoA
A

Implemented measures exceeding the plan

11 items (12.1%)

B

Implemented measures as planned

79 items (86.8%)

C

Implemented measures below the plan

1 items ( 1.1%)

D

Implemented measure far below the plan0 items ( 0.0%)

able to take courses focusing on their future career path.
In order to enhance educational coherence of undergraduate andgraduate schools, the graduate school’s quarter system was shifted to a setof eight-week terms throughout the academic year. Moreover, the quarter
system was introduced to the undergraduate school in AY2016. The

Out of 91 items, 90 items (98.9%) received A or B, which shows that theoverall review on the curriculum was started in AY2013, the discussion

measures of the mid-term plan are expected to be achieved on the whole.

about consecutiveness and optimization was continued aiming at the new
curriculum of the undergraduate school started from AY 2018.

JCD
A

Implemented measures exceeding the plan

14 items (31.1%)

Regarding support for learning and daily life, the Office for Learning

B

Implemented measures as planned

30 items (66.7%)

Support, the Student Counseling Room, and the Nurse’s Office were open

C

Implemented measures below the plan

1 items ( 2.2%)

to students asking for consultation or advice, while faculty and theD

Implemented measure far below the plan0 items ( 0.0%)

Student Affairs Division shared information with those Offices for further
support.

Out of 45 items, 44 items (97.8%) received A or B, which shows that the

Career development support were provided taking into consideration

measures of the mid-term plan are expected to be achieved on the whole.

enhancement of students’ awareness for work and career development,
practical skill acquisition. Supported introducing companies to individual

1. Education

students, mock interviews, career consultations, as well as staff’s visits to

UoA

companies to get job offers.

In order to secure excellent students who, satisfy our admission policy, we
proactively engaged in more effective PR activities including high-school(1) Undergraduate Program

visits and Open Campus. As for the admission methods, we established a In order to secure excellent students, we proactively engaged in more

new admission exam category which utilized five subjects (seven exams),

effective PR activities including PR Sessions of UoA held across theand also, newly established Kyoto Venue to secure applicants of western

prefecture and elsewhere, off-campus lectures, high-school visits, web

Japan. As a result, applicant count increased since AY2016.

ads and Open Campus. As a result, applicant count is increasing.

The Undergraduate Program is designed to nurture human resources Moreover, as a form of the Top Global University Project (hereinafter

having the latest internationally-viable knowledge and practical skills.

referred as SGU project), established ICT Global Program All-English
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Courseandimplemented

three

exams

(Generaladmission,

Graduate School Information Fair to provide them more concrete

Advanced-standing Admission and Special Admission) for recruiting

information to under graduate students.

excellent international students.

 The overall review on the curriculum was started in AY2013. In

 Tried to be widespread the following three actions which were taken

AY2015, diploma policy and curriculum policy were created.

into admission exams in AY2016.

 We decided to introduce the new undergraduate, graduate curriculum

1) Partial revision on the general admission system

in AY2018. In line with this, we continued the discussion about

2) Establishment of additional exam venue for general admission

consecutiveness and optimization of former IT Specialist Program and3) Implementation of ICT Global All-English Program Admission Examundergraduate education in AY 2017. As for AY2018, the “Program for Amid the SGU project, the transition from the current "Program of the

Leading-edge IT Specialists (A program that fosters cutting-edge ICT

Undergraduate and Master's Programs for Five Years throughspecialists in an international environment)” is flexibly reviewed.

Integration of the Two Programs" (Five-year Consecutive Program) tothe "Honor’s Program" was decided. And financial supports and honor’s The Laboratory for Advanced ICT in Aizu (LICTiA) was established inyear – among the six years required for obtaining Bachelor’s degree

October 2015 as the UoA Revitalization Center's (ARC) core facility.

and Master’s degree, one year will be spent on studying abroad orThis place became an environment for students to experience the latest

internship program – were established.

ICT trends around themselves.

 We established the Honor’s Year policy for students in so-called 3+2

In AY 2016, open spaces such as the LICTiA Innovation Creation Space

scheme – the former three years in undergraduate program and two

were provided as an activity site where companies and students canyears in master’s program. They will be entitled to the Honor’s Year incommit to collaborative research projects such as programing forunits of six months and in AY2017, the decision was made on thehumanoid robots and regional virtual currency.

transition of to transfer to the Honor’s Program starting from AY2018.

 Utilizing SGU project and JASSO study-abroad scholarship system (forinbound/outbound dispatch under agreement), the Silicon-valley site(2) Graduate Program

was established and dispatched ten students in AY2016, ten students

 In order to enhance educational coherence of undergraduate andin AY2017 to the US Silicon-Valley Internship Program.

graduate schools, the graduate school’s quarter system was started to Also, a new graduate course – ICT Global Venture Laboratory – wasshift to a set of eight-week terms throughout the academic year.

conducted as mutual-direction class with the Silicon-Valley office.

Moreover, the quarter system was introduced to the undergraduate
school in AY2016. And the curriculum was reformed.

(3) Systems/Organizations for Conducting Education

 Students in Five-year Consecutive Program received scholarships

 We strive to assign faculty members to proper positions based on theduring their Master’s enrollment. Also, in order to foment students’opinions from the undergraduate school, the graduate school, etc., andconsciousness toward advancing to the graduate school, we organizedemployed faculty members through international open recruitment
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1 Overall Evaluationeach fiscal year (total thirty-seven personnel) in order to build a system

Department of Social Welfare Sciences: Newly established a new course

for providing high-quality educations.

for obtaining kindergarten teacher license in addition to nursery school Regarding the appropriate assignment of faculty members, structureteacher license.

the formation to keep the high quality education in order to implement

 Department of Industrial Information Sciences: Verified the conditions

appropriate assignment of faculty members based on requests fromof course registration of each subjects.

undergraduate and graduate schools and quality education, faculty The Department of Early Childhood Education reviewed the structure

members were hired through international open recruitment in eachof curriculum and faculty members towards reauthorization of teachingfiscal year (total thirty-seven personnel).

programs due to the introduction of new teaching programs startingfrom AY2019.

(4) Student Support

 Passing rate of the childminder certificate was 100%, passing rate of Class-mentor system was implemented for 1st and 2nd years. In

the 2nd kindergarten teachers’ license was 100%, and also passing rates

addition to educational support from mentor, periodical interview wasof other licenses remain high every year.

implemented. Confirming status of students’ daily live, advices were As a consigned project of the Local Revitalization Center, “Local Projectgiven in appropriate time.

Exercise” was conducted. Through practical learning and education,

 While utilizing TAs/SAs (student advisors), the two of Learning

educational contents related to the local community were enhanced.

Support Staff from the Learning Support Offce supported students who

Depending on project specifications, inter-departmental collaboration

have fears or anxiety about their condition of learning.

was promoted.

 For international students, we continuously strived to provide

11th National Meeting of Food and Nutrition Education Promotion inscholarship and subsidize their National Health Insurance expenses inFukushima was held in June, 2016. Department of Food and Nutrition

cooperation with SAISUA.

Sciences and Department of Industrial Information Sciences jointly
exhibited at the event. Inter-departmental communication was

JCDenhanced by conducting an all-faculty-committed symposium at the Department of Industrial Information Sciences: Advertisement

event.

Strategy Theory (Common Subject) was established. Moreover, a The Department of Early Childhood Education was established in April

full-time faculty member was added in the graphic field.

2016. Started preparation the establishment of the training for renewal

Department of Food and Nutrition Sciences: Food Specialist Licenseof teaching license in AY2016, and applied in AY2018.

Accreditation Examination and Nutritionist Skill Accreditation

 Taking into consideration of individual students’ various needs, theExamination were featured by test preparatory courses. Moreover, we

Career Support Center took the lead in the promotion of the internshipinvited Nutritionists for special lecture and observed the facility of the

programs such as providing up-to-date information to students.

school meal center.
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2. Research

our software library and distributed our developed robot software.

UoAThe University has been doing research not only in three prioritized As part of the MEXT subsidy project “Regional Innovation Strategicareas (pioneering, regional contribution, and innovative research)Support Program,” (Project term: FY2012-2016), was promoted in the

included in the mid-term goals but also in other areas. Also, researchreusable energy field. To promote University-business-government

support activities are conducted, such as filing of patent applications andcollaboration and for revitalization of Fukushima prefecture, we havesharing of research achievements with local communities.

conducted research on reusable energy field, analysis on big data, use of

To face on specific projects which need to be promoted selectively incloud platform, and many others related to ICT for revitalization.

cross-sectional way, the research activity of interdisciplinary area was CAIST consists of five research teams in interdisciplinary area

promoted by establishing the Research Center for Advanced Information(clusters), namely, the Aizu Research Clusters for: Robot (ARC-Robot),

Science and Technology (CAIST), as the research base.

Space Science (ARC-Space), Biomedical Engineering (ARC-BME),The University has created the “UoA strategic research models,” byCloud (ARC-Cloud), and High Performance Computing (ARC-HPC).

designating research projects which are expected to be very competitive

As the research center utilizing the leading-edge ICT base, CAIST is

and generate achievements as “strategic research,” in order to take apromoting R&D in response to various social needs.

leading role in the field of computer science and engineering andcontribute to the society, based on our mid-term goals. The models were

JCD

reflected in the mid-term plans, and efforts were made for realization ofThrough various projects implemented by the Local Revitalization

the plan.

Center under industry-government-citizen collaboration, we put our effort

 We have been developed “UoA Robot Valley Promotion Project,” aon research on local revitalization aiming at solving local issues using

three-year project funded by Fukushima prefecture from FY2015. Keptdeveloping software for robots and have been opened software library since

student-centered practical learning/practical education.

FY2016. In FY2017, we set the collaboration of various kinds of robots as

 Every fiscal year, we engaged in unique activities which fully use

the main task and gathered data from all the robots to one place andstrengths of each specialty as cooperation/collaboration projects with

developed the system to use the data by other robots. Demonstrated to

relevant organization in the region (Industry, government, citizen,

remote control the robots by actual visual camera and also VR

academia.)

simulation.

In AY 2017, we promoted research projects related to local

 Number of the acceptance of papers for the major international

characteristics including: 1) aggregating and analyzing the result of theconferences and major journals are increasing sustainably.
 In FY2016 we have developed an information system for connecting

Eating Behavior Actual State Grasp Survey, 2) "Aizu Urushi Art
Festival 2017" of Aizu Machi Naka Art Project. Updated “Researchheterogeneous robots and implemented with robot middleware. We have opened
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seeds” “Introduction of lecturers for off-campus public lectures by

In order to rejuvenate the region and meet expectation from the

Dispatched Faculty Members.” Opened on the website and hand out toregional society, we must find out and work on the regional issues withthe committee of promoting to local contribution center.

local communities.

Utilizing the features of the departments ofindustrial information, food and nutrition, social welfare (and Early
Childhood Education, established in FY2016), the Junior College has been

3. Contribution to Local Communities

conducting activities to promote regional revitalization.

UoA
The University offers public lectures proactively by utilizing the As part of student-planned practical learning and education, we

intellectual resources, and also, based on collaboration agreements

actively participate into design competitions, volunteer activities, etc.

concluded with institutions, for fulfillment of a role of a university in

There were 160 cases of the student-planned practical learning andterms of regional collaboration, a variety of activities is conducted.

education in FY2017.

LICTiA and UBIC actively play main roles in various activities to promote Centering on the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities

collaboration including publicizing of the UoA's technical seeds.

established in April, 2007, collaboration projects were implemented

 We are organizing the Computer Science Summer Camp and All-Japan

with Fukushima prefecture, Aizu-wakamatsu city, etc. In the local

High School Computing Contest (PC Koshien) in collaboration withpractical research project, we proactively worked on revitalization of

corporate and institutional affiliates, etc.

mountainy areas.

In particular, PC Koshien's level of recognition has increased
nationwide, and the skill level of participants is increasing each year. It
is growing into a competition that serves as an objective for high school

4. International Exchange

students.

UoA

 In FY2017, we organized “PC Koshien 2017” as the 15th edition of the

In July 2005, the “Center for Strategy of International Programs (CSIP)”

event and the 21st edition of Computer Science Summer Camp. Thesewasestablished

for

the

following

purposes; 1)

realizationof

events contributed to PR UoA to outside.

internationally competitive research environment, 2) planning ofinternational exchange activities, 3) overall promotion of international

 We opened LICTiA as a new hub for industry-academia-government

strategies, 4) strengthening of foundation for internationalization, 5)collaboration in October 2015 and have provided it as a space for the

streamlining of information toward internationalization, 6) conclusion ofcreation of innovation. As part of the activities, we conduct Aizu Openagreements with more partner institutions for exchange of students andInnovation (AOI) meetings. We had 212 meetings in FY2015, 343

researchers, 7) enhancement of support for international faculty andmeetings in FY2016 and 367 meetings in FY2017.

students.
In FY2014, the UoA was adopted as one of Top Global University

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Project by the MEXT. Thereafter the Center for Globalization was

II. Support to Reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake

established in FY2015 as a new division, which was developed andDisasterinherited from CSIP. Based on the achievements since the university’s

UoA

establishment, and as one of pioneering universities for ICT field, the UoA

AImplemented measures exceeding the plan

2 items (18.2%)

has tackled internationalization to establish an environment which isB

Implemented measures as planned

9 items (81.8%)

pulling sustainable globalized education.

C

Implemented measures below the plan0 items ( 0.0%)

D

Implemented measure far below the plan0 items ( 0.0%)

 The Center for Globalization was in a leadership to develop

Out of 11 items, 11 items (100%) received A or B, which shows that theinternational exchange activities and selected important universities tomeasures of the mid-term plan are expected to be achieved on the whole.

develop our future relationship proactively.

JCD We have also established cooperative laboratories and implemented

A

Implemented measures exceeding the plan0 items ( 0.0%)

B

Implemented measures as planned

3 items (100%)applications in AY2016 admitted 11 undergraduate students, inCImplemented measures below the plan0 items ( 0.0%)

AY2017 admitted 16 undergraduate students.

D

Implemented measure far below the plan0 items ( 0.0%)

dual degree programs and international credit recognition, etc. The
ICT Global Program All-English Course which started accepting We have conducted internship programs and study abroad short

Out of 3 items, 3 items (100%) received A or B, which shows that the

program, etc. at overseas bases in Silicon Valley, Rose-Hulman

measures of the mid-term plan are expected to be achieved on the whole.

Institute of Technology, and Dalian Neusoft Institute of Information.
UoA
As a one of ICT specialist universities, the UoA has been using its

JCDstrengths for reconstruction support after the Great East JapanJCD looked for possible opportunities and conducted international

Earthquake. Therefore, the basic guideline was set, and the Revitalizationexchanges.
Center of the UoA was established on March 4, 2013. Additionally, theIn December, “Cooking seminar” was held mainly organized by the

Laboratory for leading-edge ICT (LICTiA) was maintained in FY2015 as a

Department of Food and Nutrition to disseminate information on

central facility of active base for the Revitalization Center of the UoA, andtraditional Aizu ingredients and Japanese foods to foreign residents inthis is aimed to execute leading-edge researches, to provide “place” forAizu. In addition, made Christmas cards at the workshop by thecreation of innovation, and to develop ICT human resources.

faculty members of Department of Early Childhood Education andexchanged with elementary school students in Uklaine.

 In collaboration with IT companies in Fukushima, the Aizu SLF
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Conference conducted a talent development/employment creation

revitalization-associated issues in their graduation research, etc. This

program aimed at developing IT engineers having immediate fighting

would contribute to nurturing of human resources who will take a leading

strength for the private sector.

role in revitalization efforts.

In FY2017, we conducted an employment support program for female Based on the educational collaboration agreement concluded with the“Female Programmer Support School” cooperated with Fukushima

Okuma Town Educational Board, we actively supported (dispatched

Information Industry Association and Aizu SLF Conference. 104

lecturers, opened grounds and gyms) the development of thefemales joined as a first students and we provided the opportunity toindividuals who represent the future of Okuma Town, by dispatching

study by e-leaning and supported for job finding when they needed.

lecturers and opening the facilities to Elementary Schools and Junior In November 2015 we signed a memorandum on security with theHigh Schools of Okuma Town.

Fukushima Prefectural Police Headquarters, shared information on
cybercrime, and provided technical support. In FY2017, we haveIII. Improvement of Administrative Operation and Effectivenessdispatched the lecturers to the seminars organized by Fukushima

UoA

Prefectural Police Headquarters twice and provided technical support

A

Implemented measures exceeding the plan

3 items ( 7.1%)

to prevent, solve troubles in cybercrime.

B

Implemented measures as planned

38 items (90.5%)

 Collaboration with local municipalities, etc

C

Implemented measures below the plan

1 items ( 2.4%)(1) We continued to strive to promote industrial revitalization andD

Implemented measure far below the plan0 items ( 0.0%)

talent development through the existing collaboration agreements withOut of 42 items, 41 items (97.6%) received A or B, which shows that the

Aizu-Wakamatsu city, Kitakata city, and the Okuma town Board ofmeasures of the mid-term plan are expected to be achieved on the whole.

Education.

JCD(2) We dispatched lecturers for seminars organized by the Koriyama

A

Implemented measures exceeding the plan

6 items (18.2%)

B

Implemented measures as planned

27 items (81.8%)(3) In March, FY2017, we signed the collaboration agreements withC

Implemented measures below the plan0 items ( 0.0%)

Shirakawa city and created opportunities to distribute to local

D

Implemented measure far below the plan0 items ( 0.0%)

community in southern part of the prefecture through supporting

Out of 33 items, 33 items (100%) received A or B, which shows that theCity BOE, etc. and also conducted study sessions about aerospace androbotics.

measures of the mid-term plan are expected to be achieved on the whole.

start-ups, cultivating human resources.

UoA

JCD
Students

workedonvariousthemesregardingsolutions The environmental policy and goals were revised in FY2012. We workofon energy and resource saving countermeasures such as reducing
12

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disposals by classifying garbage, reducing electricity use by turning off

Plan on Management of Conflicts of Interest.” Further, we collectedswitches, saving water.

information toward formulation of internal regulations regarding the We provided an explanation on compliance with the Code of Conduct atsecurity export control at training sessions organized by MEXT.

the first meeting of the Faculty Assembly and Deans and Directors

 We conducted hiring in a systematic manner each fiscal year based on

Council. In December, we sent e-mail to that effect to all faculty

the corporation's hiring policies. Each fiscal year, we hired individuals

members in an effort to make it known widely. Further, we remindedwith specialized knowledge, experience, etc. to conduct specific projects.

the Faculty Assembly, etc. the strict observance of the office rules as

As a result, 27 of 71 administrative employees are corporate employees

necessary. We strove to make the Code of Conduct known to newly

as of FY2017.

hired faculty and staff members by distributing handouts. Moreover, inJCDeach case of misconduct in the prefectural government and/or other For safe and secure campus life, also as part of preparation for disaster,organizations, we reminded all faculty and staff members of prevention

maintenance works are conducted based on the long-term maintenanceof dishonesty and misconduct.

plans. In FY2017, repaired the outside wall, the floor of the gym, The internal audit was conducted regarding official research funds andupdated the air-conditioner, placed an air-conditioner in the cafeteria

it was confirmed that they had been appropriately implemented. In

and renovated the faculty room in the dormitory.

accordance with the “University of Aizu Regulation Concerning Hygiene Manager and Industrial Medical Doctor are appointed one

Research Ethics” and the “Policy on Experimentation and Investigativeeach. Regularly, the Hygiene Committee meeting is held andResearch, etc. on Human Subjects Conducted at the University of Aizu”

survey/deliberation is conducted aiming at preventing health problems.

and in order to secure scientific and ethical validity of research, due

In FY2017, Hygiene Committee News was issued twice andresearch ethic examinations were conducted regarding researchencouraged to take a new stress-check scheme to all faculty members.

implementation plans submitted by faculty members. In addition, the- Stress-check Implementation Rate 82.1%

regulations were revised to include the necessity of reporting research Creating the annual action plan for energy consumption, the entire

results.

university worked on the energy saving goal. The Power-saving News (a-3) In consideration of prevention of the research misconduct

was e-mailed to faculty and students regularly and the power-saving

prevention plans in accordance with the “Regulations on thestatus on campus was indicated in charts to strive to improve

Prevention of Impropriety Concerning Research Activities” and theawareness of power saving.
・Actual performance in FY2017(July to September)“Regulations Concerning the Handling of Public Research Funds,” weorganized a training session with an invited certified public accountant

Comparison with FY2013 11.8% reduction

in September 2017.

(Goal: 1.0% reduction comparison with FY2013)

 (a-4) We worked to prevent research misconduct in accordance with the“Management Policies Regarding Conflicts of Interest” and “General13

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Evaluation by Item Summary Table

The Public University Corporation, the University of Aizu
Self-Evaluation by the Public University Corporation, the University of Aizu

Evaluation by the Evaluation Committee

Evaluation Items
Achievement of the Plans
Mid.
Annual

Measures to be Taken
to Achieve Goals
regarding Improvement
Chapter1 of the Quality of
Education/Research
Conducted at the
University

Mid.

AnnualMid.
AnnualMid.

Measures for
Chapter1
Achievement of Goals
1
regarding Education

Annual

Ａ
25
Ａ
29
Ａ
11
(The University)
It was carried out as planned.

Ｂ
Ｂ
Ｂ

109
102
79

Ｃ
Ｃ
Ｃ

2
2
1

Ｄ
Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0
0

Ａ
14
(The Junior College Division)
It was carried out as planned.

Ｂ

30

Ｃ

1

Ｄ

0

Ａ
Ｂ
16
73
(The University)
It carried out as planned and produced certain results.

Ｃ

1

Ｄ

0

Ａ
13
Ｂ
29
(The Junior College Division)
It carried out as planned and produced certain results.

Ｃ

1

Ｄ

0

Ａ
12
Ａ
15
Ａ
5
(The University)
It was carried out as planned.

Ｂ
Ｂ
Ｂ

69
65
46

Ｃ
Ｃ
Ｃ

2
2
1

Ｄ
Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0
0

Ａ
7
(The Junior College Division)
It was carried out as planned.

Ｂ

23

Ｃ

1

Ｄ

0

Ａ
Ｂ
8
43
(The University)
It carried out as planned and produced certain results.

Ｃ

1

Ｄ

0

Ａ
7
Ｂ
22
(The Junior College Division)
It carried out as planned and produced certain results.

Ｃ

1

Ｄ

0

Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
3
4
0
0
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
3
3
0
0
Ａ
2
Ｂ
2
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The University)
Improvement of entrance selection method in undergraduate course, systematic public relations activity to secure volunteers,international student in graduate school course, securing of advanced students, etc. were carried out as planned.
Mid.
Ａ
1
Ｂ
2
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
A new entrance examination / public relations center (provisional name) was set up, and comprehensive promotion of entrance
examinations work and public relations work became possible, so it was carried out as planned.
Ａ
2
Ｂ
2
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The University)
In order to secure superior students, we implemented energetically more effective public relations activities such asadmission consultation sessions inside and outside the prefecture, delivering lectures, high school visits, web advertisements
Annual and open campuses, as planned.
Ａ
1
Ｂ
1
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
Implemented as planned, including publicizing and announcing admission policy on open campus through supportive tools such as
campus guide and website.
Mid.
Annual

Measures for

Chapter achievement of goals
1regarding admission and
1(１) entrance examination

systems

By item

14

Specialnotes
concerning
evaluation

Mid.
AnnualMid.

Measures for

Chapterachievement of goals
1regarding content and1(２) achievements ofeducation

Ａ
Ａ
Ａ

0
2
0

Ｂ
Ｂ
Ｂ

36
34
26

Ｃ
Ｃ
Ｃ

2
2
1

Ｄ
Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0
0

(The University)
In the undergraduate course, after considering relaxation of pre-conditions in English subjects, establishment of short-term study
abroad subjects, introduction of study skill seminars, we reviewed the special subjects extensively and decided to introduce the fourth
semester from FY2008 did. In the graduate school course, in order to further improve continuity with undergraduate education, we decided
to conduct 8 weeks classes in all semesters ahead of the introduction of the undergraduate four-term system, implemented as planned, etc.
did.

Ａ
0
Ｂ
10
Ｃ
1
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
We were able to accomplish as planned, including ongoing inspection and evaluation of the curriculum and promoting theformation of an effective and efficient curriculum that accurately responded to the needs of the times and society.
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
2
24
1
0
(The University)
Sharing the new curriculum specific plan for introduction in FY2003 with the whole university, soliciting opinions and commentsfrom faculty members, repeatedly considering, and planning that is compatible with the field (specialized field) system
connected with the graduate school is almost completed, etc. It was carried out in the street.
Annual
Ａ
0
Ｂ
10
Ｃ
1
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
The grade evaluation criteria and learning attainment goal were specified on the syllabus, further awareness through guidance
etc. was made awareness thoroughness, and implementation for GPA introduction was examined for the next computer system, etc. It
carried out as planned.
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
3
8
0
0
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
3
8
0
0
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
1
4
0
0
(The University)
In general, we carried out planned replenishment of teachers from an international perspective, further improvement ofteacher's educational ability, improvement of computer network system in campus, etc. as planned.
Mid.
Ａ
2
Ｂ
4
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
Improvement and enrichment of educational method, educational content, etc. were implemented by flexibly arranging teachersand staff from the viewpoint of the whole school, and the plan was largely achieved.
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
1
4
0
0
(The University)
Implemented as planned, including recruitment of teachers by international open recruitment, improvement of class evaluation
by students, improvement of intra-campus computer system.
Annual
Ａ
2
Ｂ
4
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
Mid.
Annual

Measures for

Chapter achievement of goals
1regarding content and1(３) achievements ofeducation

Mid.
AnnualMid.

Chapter Measures forachievement of goals
11
regarding student(４) support

Annual(The Junior College Division)
We opened the department of early childhood education in April, We also examined the opening of a teacher license course at the teacher
training curriculum committee, decided to open in August, 1990, examined the preparation schedule and started preparations, etc., asplanned.

Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
6
21
0
0
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
7
20
0
0
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
2
14
0
0
(The University)
In general, we conducted student support in collaboration with mentor / school attendance support association · association
office · creation dormitory etc., school enrollment support by TA · SA, student's economic burden reduction, promotion ofinternational exchange activities, employment guidance, etc. as planned.
Ａ
4
Ｂ
7
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
We conducted the plan as planned, such as grasping the actual situation of life of the students, examining improvement of thelibrary holding capacity of the attached library.
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
3
13
0
0
(The University)
In addition to supporting the education of individual students, advising by teachers as well as advising by students such as
TA, etc., in order to make early countermeasures for poor grades students, we implemented the mid-term plan as planned.
Ａ
4
Ｂ
7
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)Student counselors, faculty members, counselors, and administrative staff of each department
conducted information sharing closely, collaborated to support students' overall academic and general living, solve various
problems, etc., as planned.

15

Mid.
AnnualMid.

Measures to be Taken
Chapter1
to Achieve Goals
２
regarding Research

AnnualMid.
AnnualMid.

Chapter Measures forachievement of goals
1２
regarding research(１) standards and results

AnnualＡ
7Ａ
6Ａ
4(The University)
It was carried out as planned.

Ｂ
Ｂ
Ｂ

19
19
16

Ｃ
Ｃ
Ｃ

0
0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0
0

Ａ
3
(The Junior College Division)
It was carried out as planned.

Ｂ

3

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Ａ
Ｂ
3
16
(The University)
It carried out as planned and produced certain results.

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Ａ
3
Ｂ
3
(The Junior College Division)
It carried out as planned and produced certain results.

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Ｃ
Ｃ
Ｃ

0
0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0
0

Ａ
Ａ
Ａ

6
5
4

Ｂ
Ｂ
Ｂ

12
12
12

(The University)
Initiatives for various research in three departments, Research activities in five clusters of Advanced Information Science ResearchCenter (CAIST), Research on renewable energy field by "Regional Innovation Strategy Support Program", etc. were carried out as planned.

Ａ
2
Ｂ
0
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
At the Regional Revitalization Center, a "regional practical research project" was established, and research was conducted tosolve regional problems, and it was carried out as planned.
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
3
12
0
0
(The University)
Participation in various projects in three departments, participation in space projects at the Advanced Information Science ResearchCenter Space Information Science Cluster, and summary of the "Regional Innovation Strategy Support Program" in the final year of the
project were implemented as planned.

2
Ｂ
0
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
Ａ
(The Junior College Division)
We compiled the results of fundamental research into "research bulletin" and "research seeds collection", and at the
department of early childhood education, we carried out the plan as planned, including the publication of research papers
collection "Early Childhood Education Research".
Mid.
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
1
7
0
0
Annual
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
1
7
0
0
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
4
0
0

Mid.

Measures for
Chapter achievement of goals
1regarding improvement２(２) of systems, etc. forpromotion of research(The University)
We were able to achieve joint planning at the Advanced Information Science Research Center, matching research seeds with corporateneeds, efficient operation of intellectual property, establishment of reconstruction support framework in competitive research fund, etc.
as planned.

Ａ
1
Ｂ
3
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
We implemented full-scale integration of competitive research funds between the University of The University of Aizu and theJunior college of the University of Aizu, and carried out various studies of faculty members as planned.

Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
4
0
0
(The University)
Introduction of active external funds at the Advanced Information Science Research Center, matching of research seeds withcorporate needs, efficient management and operation of intellectual property, etc., as planned.
Ａ
1
Ｂ
3
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
Annual(The Junior College Division)
Regarding the competitive research system within the university, we strengthened support for teachers' research activities by
expanding rebuilding framework and establishing strategic research expenses. In addition, the plan was able to be accomplishedlargely because we continued to improve the faculty's professorship, research capability, etc, by continuing the extracurriculartraining system.

16

Mid.
AnnualMid.

Measures to be Taken
Chapter1 to Achieve Goals
３
regarding Contribution
to Local Communities

AnnualＡ
6Ａ
6Ａ
2(The University)
It was carried out as planned.

Ｂ
Ｂ
Ｂ

15
14
12

Ｃ
Ｃ
Ｃ

0
0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0
0

Ａ
4
(The Junior College Division)
It was carried out as planned.

Ｂ

3

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Ａ
Ｂ
3
11
(The University)
It carried out as planned and produced certain results.

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Ａ
3
Ｂ
3
(The Junior College Division)
It carried out as planned and achieved certain results.

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
2
12
0
0
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
3
11
0
0
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
2
9
0
0
(The University)
We implemented the "Aizu University Regional Contribution Policy" formulation and operation, implementation of community
contribution activities such as opening of facilities and delivery lectures, promotion of high-level collaboration and interMid. university collaborative projects, etc. as planned.
Ａ
3
Ｂ
3
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
We implemented the "Aizu University Regional Contribution Policy" formulation and operation, implementation of community
contribution activities such as opening of facilities and delivery lectures, promotion of high-level collaboration and interuniversity collaborative projects, etc. as planned.
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
2
9
0
0
(The University)
Implemented as planned, including public lecture and teacher dispatch courses, community contribution activities such asdelivery lectures, collaborative projects based on high-level collaboration agreements, human resource development throughAnnual problem-solving human resource development model projects.
Ａ
2
Ｂ
3
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
In order to make efforts to contribute to the community contribution actively as a revitalization center in the same way as
the previous year, urge the utilization of the "Regional Practical Research Project", secure the project budget, and lead toactive area studies of faculty members , Carried out as planned.
Mid.
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
1
3
0
0
Annual
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
2
2
0
0
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
3
0
0
(The University)
Provided teacher's knowledge and technology to regional industry, various collaborations with university-originated venture,provision of innovation of advanced ICT laboratory (LICTiA), etc. as planned.
Mid.
Ａ
1
Ｂ
0
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
We conducted project research based on regional characteristics, focusing on cooperation and cooperation projects with
regional organizations, as planned.
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
1
2
0
0
(The University)
Matching between company needs and research seeds, promotion of human resource development projects in collaboration with
university-originated venture, etc., were carried out as planned.
Annual
Ａ
1
Ｂ
0
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
We conducted project research based on regional characteristics, focusing on cooperation and cooperation projects with
regional organizations, as planned.
Mid.
Annual

Measures for

Chapter achievement of goals
1regarding collaboration
３(１) and cooperation withlocal communities, etc.

Chapter Specific measures1
regarding promotion of３(２) regional industry

17

Mid.
AnnualMid.

Measures for
Chapter1 Achievement of Goals
４
regarding International
Exchange

AnnualMid.
AnnualMid.

Chapter Measures forachievement of goals
1４
regarding promotion of(１) international exchange

Measures to be Taken
to Achieve Goals
regarding Provision ofChapter 2 Support toReconstruction fromthe Great East Japan
Earthquake

Ａ
0
Ａ
2
Ａ
0
(The University)
It was carried out as planned.

Ｂ
Ｂ
Ｂ

6
4
5

Ｃ
Ｃ
Ｃ

0
0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0
0

Ａ
0
(The Junior College Division)
It was carried out as planned.

Ｂ

1

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Ａ
Ｂ
2
3
(The University)
It carried out as planned and achieved certain results.

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Ａ
0
Ｂ
1
(The Junior College Division)
It carried out as planned and achieved certain results.

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Ｃ
Ｃ
Ｃ

0
0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0
0

Ａ
Ａ
Ａ

0
2
0

Ｂ
Ｂ
Ｂ

6
4
5

(The University)
In addition to continuing concrete exchanges such as dispatch of students based on unit compatibility with concluded schools andconcrete exchange such as acceptance, we also concluded short-term studying abroad and classes before and after that as a English subject"Global Experience Gateway" and students Promoted studying abroad. In addition, we implemented a new program such as Silicon Valley
training in Superglobal University creation support project, and carried out as planned.

Ａ
0
Ｂ
1
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
We conducted student exchanges with the National University of Milan and carried out as planned.
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
2
3
0
0
(The University)
We collaborated with faculty offices of overseas agreements, etc. and developed academic research exchange with overseas
universities etc. 11 undergraduate students in fiscal year 28 and undergraduate students in fiscal year 29 entered school by the
Annual ICT Global Program All English Course which started recruitment in FY2008, as planned.
Ａ
0
Ｂ
1
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
We carried out as planned, including information on traditional Aizu foods and Japanese food in foreign languages residing in
Aizu, in English.
Mid.
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
2
12
0
0
Annual
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
5
9
0
0
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
2
9
0
0
(The University)
It was carried out as planned.
Mid.

AnnualＡ
0(The Junior College Division)
It was carried out as planned.

Ｂ

3

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Ａ
Ｂ
5
6
(The University)
It carried out as planned and achieved certain results.

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Ａ
0
Ｂ
3
(The Junior College Division)
It carried out as planned and achieved certain results.

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

18

Mid.
Annual

Measures forAchievement of Goals
Chapter regarding Provision of2
Support to1
Reconstruction Efforts
from the Great East
Japan Earthquake

Mid.

AnnualMid.
AnnualＡ
1
Ａ
4Ａ
1(The University)
It was carried out as planned.

Ｂ
Ｂ
Ｂ

8
5
6

Ｃ
Ｃ
Ｃ

0
0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0
0

Ａ
0
(The Junior College Division)
It was carried out as planned.

Ｂ

2

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Ａ
Ｂ
4
3
(The University)
It carried out as planned and achieved certain results.

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Ａ
0
Ｂ
2
(The Junior College Division)
It carried out as planned and achieved certain results.

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Ｄ
Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0
0

Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
0
4
0
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
2
2
0
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
0
3
0
(The University)
We carried out "Aizu University IT Entrepreneur Development Project" and carried out as planned.

Mid.

Chapter Specific measures for2
nurturing of IT human
1(1) resources, etc.

Ａ
0
Ｂ
1
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
Graduation research seminar, We tried to foster personnel who can tackle the reconstruction task through regional project
exercise, and carried out as planned.
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
2
1
0
0
(The University)
Associated organizations including the SLF Council cooperate to implement employment support that connects students of"Female programmer training school" to IT related companies, and will continue to carry out employment support projects for
Annual evacuees' IT companies, as planned did.
Ａ
0
Ｂ
1
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
Graduation research seminar, We tried to foster personnel who can tackle the reconstruction task through regional project
exercise, and carried out as planned.
Mid.
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
1
1
0
0
Annual
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
1
1
0
0
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
1
0
0
0
(The University)
Robot Valley Creation Promotion Project was carried out as planned, including research and development of robots throughcollaboration with robot manufacturers such as Hama-dori region, and information and communication companies.
Mid.

Chapter Approaches for2
creation of new
1(2) industry

Annual

Ａ
0
Ｂ
1
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
Promotion of regional industry, promotion of depopulated middle-mountainous areas, revitalization of local communities, etc., asplanned, through reconstruction assistance project and collaboration between industry and the public and private sectors witheach region.
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
1
0
0
0
(The University)
We held a robot symposium (May, March) as the final year of the Aizu University Robot Valley Creation Promotion Project, andcarried out as planned, including presenting research results and forming a research and development community.
Ａ
0
Ｂ
1
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
We held the "Small Yellow Letter Project Tying Fukushima, Aichi, Ukraine" as a reconstruction support project by our faculty
members, as planned.

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AnnualMid.

Chapter Smooth operation of2
University of Aizu
1(3) Revitalization Center

Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
1
2
0
0
(The University)
In doing technical consultation and exchange of opinions from companies, we tried various collaborations, including seeking
participation from the University of The University of Aizu participating in the project, and carried out 367 AOI conferences in
Annual FY2009 as planned, etc.
Ａ
0
Ｂ
0
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
Mid.
Annual

Measures for
Chapter Achievement of Goals
2
regarding Utilization of2
IT to Support the
Quake Restoration

Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
3
0
0
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
1
2
0
0
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
3
0
0
(The University)
In addition to placing two full-time faculty members at the Reconstruction Support Center, we implemented a new human resource
development project, and carried out as planned.
Ａ
0
Ｂ
0
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)-

Mid.

AnnualMid.
AnnualMid.

Chapter
Support for health2
surveys, etc. from IT2(1) perspectives

Ａ
0
Ａ
0
Ａ
0
(The University)
It was carried out as planned.

Ｂ
Ｂ
Ｂ

3
3
3

Ｃ
Ｃ
Ｃ

0
0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0
0

Ａ
0
(The Junior College Division)
-

B

0

C

0

D

0

Ａ
Ｂ
0
3
(The University)
It carried out as planned and achieved certain results.

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Ａ
0
(The Junior College Division)
-

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Ｂ

0

Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
1
0
0
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
1
0
0
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
1
0
0
(The University)
At the prefectural health survey conducted by Fukushima Medical University, etc., in order to manage data that the prefectural
people are entrusted with safety and security, we advised on system development and security countermeasures assuming crisis
management, etc., as planned.
Ａ
0
Ｂ
0
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
1
0
0
(The University)
In close cooperation with the prefectural medical university, we implemented as planned, including participating in the study
group based on the significance of data management.

AnnualＡ
0(The Junior College Division)
-

Ｂ

0

Ｃ

20

0

Ｄ

0

Mid.
AnnualMid.

Chapter Approaches for2
creation of new
2(2) industry

Ａ
0(The Junior College Division)-

Mid.

AnnualMid.
Annual

Measures to be Taken
to Achieve Goals
regarding Improvement
Chapter 3of Administrative
Operation andEffectiveness

Ｂ

0

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
2
0
0
(The University)
We carried out as planned, including showing the results of the research on the "Strategic Innovation Creation Program" of the
Cabinet Office "Strengthening the Resilient Disaster Prevention and Reduction Function" with the Fukushima prefecture general
Annual disaster prevention drill in August, Heisei 28.
Ａ
0
Ｂ
0
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
Mid.
Annual

Measures forAchievement of Goals
Chapter 2 regarding Collaboration
3and Cooperation in
Provision of Support toReconstruction

Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
2
0
0
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
2
0
0
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
2
0
0
(The University)
As a supplementary project of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology "Regional Innovation Strategy
Support Program", we carried out research as planned, including smart grid information infrastructure.

Mid.

AnnualＡ
1
Ａ
1
Ａ
1(The University)
It was carried out as planned.

Ｂ
Ｂ
Ｂ

1
1
0

Ｃ
Ｃ
Ｃ

0
0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0
0

Ａ
0
(The Junior College Division)
It was carried out as planned.

Ｂ

1

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Ａ
Ｂ
1
0
(The University)
It carried out as planned and achieved certain results.

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Ａ
0
Ｂ
1
(The Junior College Division)
It carried out as planned and achieved certain results.

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Ａ
9
Ａ
10
Ａ
3
(The University)
It was carried out as planned.

Ｂ
Ｂ
Ｂ

65
62
38

Ｃ
Ｃ
Ｃ

1
2
1

Ｄ
Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0
0

Ａ
6
(The Junior College Division)
It was carried out as planned.

Ｂ

27

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Ａ
Ｂ
3
37
(The University)
It carried out as planned and achieved certain results.

Ｃ

2

Ｄ

0

Ａ
7
Ｂ
25
(The Junior College Division)
It carried out as planned and achieved certain results.

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

21

Mid.
Annual

Measures forAchievement of Goals
Chapterregarding Improvement
3of Administrative1
Operation andEffectivenessMid.

AnnualＡ
0Ａ
0Ａ
0(The University)
It was carried out as planned.

Ｂ
Ｂ
Ｂ

18
18
11

Ｃ
Ｃ
Ｃ

0
0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0
0

Ａ
0
(The Junior College Division)
It was carried out as planned.

Ｂ

7

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Ａ
Ｂ
0
11
(The University)
It carried out as planned and achieved certain results.

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Ａ
0
Ｂ
7
(The University)
It carried out as planned and achieved certain results.

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
12
0
0
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
12
0
0
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
8
0
0
(The University)
In addition to hiring corporate staff systematically, we implemented the staff English class to improve the English
proficiency of the staff, and carried out as planned.
Mid.
Ａ
0
Ｂ
4
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
In order to thoroughly inform the manual such as ordering teachers, we achieved compliance training and accomplished asplanned.
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
8
0
0
(The University)
Employment of specific project supporters with specialized knowledge and experience, and implementation of English classes for
improving the English proficiency of the staff were carried out as planned.
Annual
Ａ
0
Ｂ
4
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
Implemented as planned, including thorough dissemination of manuals such as ordering teachers, reviewing as necessary, andimproving efficiency of execution of research funds etc.
Mid.
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
6
0
0
Annual
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
6
0
0
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
3
0
0
(The University)
Conducted regular meetings by executive staff of the secretariat towards efficient and rational execution of clerical work,
consideration of outsourcing, consolidation of conferences, paperlessization, improvement of academic system, etc., as planned.
Mid.
Ａ
0
Ｂ
3
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
In order to thoroughly inform the manual such as ordering teachers, we implemented compliance training and carried out asplanned.
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
3
0
0
(The University)
In addition to strengthening cooperation with other organizations, such as reporting the activity status of the Global
Headquarters Promotion Headquarters at the department manager's meeting, we plan to rethink the system of implementation from
Annual the fiscal year ending March 31, 2010, promote efficiency and rationalization of administrative work It was carried out as
Ａ
0
Ｂ
3
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
At meetings such as faculty meetings, we carried out deliberation by e-mail and paperless meeting management, such as reducing
time, reducing administrative processing, and reducing expenses, as planned.
Mid.
AnnualChapter Measures forachievement of goals
3
1
for improvement of(1) organizational operation

Measures for
Chapter achievement of goals
regarding improvement
3
1of effectiveness and(2) practicality ofadministrative work

22

Mid.
AnnualMid.

Measures for
Chapter
Achievement of Goals
3
regarding Improvement
2of Financial Affairs

AnnualSpecific measures
Chapter regarding growth ofself-generated income,3
2
including external(1) research funds andother revenue

Chapter Specific measures
regarding32
economization of(2) expenses

Ａ
3
Ａ
2
Ａ
1
(The University)
It was carried out as planned.

Ｂ
Ｂ
Ｂ

7
7
6

Ｃ
Ｃ
Ｃ

0
1
0

Ｄ
Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0
0

Ａ
2
(The Junior College Division)
It was carried out as planned.

Ｂ

1

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Ａ
Ｂ
1
5
(The University)
It carried out as planned and achieved certain results.

Ｃ

1

Ｄ

0

Ａ
1
Ｂ
2
(The University)
It carried out as planned and achieved certain results.

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Mid.
Annual

Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
2
5
0
0
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
1
5
1
0
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
1
4
0
0
(The University)
At meetings such as faculty meetings, we carried out deliberation by e-mail and paperless meeting management, such as reducing
time, reducing administrative processing, and reducing expenses, as planned.

Mid.

Ａ
1
Ｂ
1
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
In addition to providing information on open funded external funds to teachers from time to time, we held information briefing
sessions on grants for scientific research grants, etc. We also assisted the application and urged active application. It was
carried out as planned.

Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
1
3
1
0
(The University)
Implemented as planned, such as coordinating and organizing the acceptance system of donation (student support money) mainly
by private enterprises in the area among related parties.
Annual
Ａ
0
Ｂ
2
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
In addition to providing information on open funded external funds to teachers from time to time, we held information briefing
sessions on grants for scientific research grants, etc. We also assisted the application and urged active application. It was
carried out as planned.
Mid.
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
1
2
0
0
Annual
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
1
2
0
0
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
2
0
0
(The University)
Although it was not a reduction in expenses due to the impact of soaring unit prices, we will work on energy conservation andresource conservation measures based on our environmental policy and environmental targets, investigate and analyze theMid. situation of the efforts, make improvements, We implemented as planned, including achieving greater power consumption reduction.
Ａ
1
Ｂ
0
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
We made efforts to "visualize" the power-saving awareness to increase, such as sending "power-saving news" via e-mail andposting the power saving status in a graph. It was able to be achieved exceeding the target.
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
2
0
0
(The University)
Every quarter, we carried out the plan as planned, including survey and analysis of concrete action items and energy
consumption based on environmental policy for faculty staff, students, facility residents.
Annual

Ａ
1
Ｂ
0
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
In addition to developing a power saving action plan, I participated in the Fukushima Protocol project and worked on the whole
school. As a result of periodic e-mail distribution of "energy-saving news" and posting of power-saving status graphs, etc., soas to raise awareness of energy saving, we achieved results far exceeding the target.

23

Mid.
Annual

Measures forAchievement of Goals
Chapterregarding Internal
3
Investigations and3
Evaluations, andProvision of Information

Mid.

AnnualMid.
AnnualＡ
1
Ａ
2
Ａ
0(The University)
It was carried out as planned.

Ｂ
Ｂ
Ｂ

13
12
7

Ｃ
Ｃ
Ｃ

0
0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0
0

Ａ
1
(The Junior College Division)
It was carried out as planned.

Ｂ

6

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Ａ
Ｂ
0
7
(The University)
It carried out as planned and achieved certain results.

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Ａ
2
Ｂ
5
(The Junior College Division)
It carried out as planned and achieved certain results.

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
1
7
0
0
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
1
7
0
0
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
4
0
0
(The University)
In addition to conducting self-inspection and evaluation, we gathered information on evaluation practices by certification
evaluation agencies, third-party evaluations by certification evaluation agencies, etc., as planned.

Mid.

Chapte Measures forr 3 achievement of goals
3
regarding improvement(1) of evaluations

Chapte Specific measures forr 3 promotion of disclosure3
and transmission of(2) information

Ａ
1
Ｂ
3
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
We conducted class evaluations by students, implemented necessary improvements on the content of the lessons, and carried out
as planned.
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
4
0
0
(The University)
Performed as planned, including compilation of work results, implementation of self-inspection and evaluation, grasp ofresearch activities and results report, preparation of inspection / evaluation report for acceptance of third party
Annual certification assessment.
Ａ
1
Ｂ
3
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
We conducted class evaluations by students, implemented necessary improvements on the content of the lessons, and carried out
as planned.
Mid.
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
6
0
0
Annual
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
1
5
0
0
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
3
0
0
(The University)
The university official website was implemented as planned, including aiming to increase volunteers, renewal to make itsuitable for browsing with smartphones, etc.
Mid.
Ａ
0
Ｂ
3
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
In addition to making extensive efforts to verify the contents of the website timely, the department of social welfare haslaunched a departmental website for returning the contents of the department of early childhood education department and thecontents of education / research of the department to the area. It was carried out as planned.
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
3
0
0
(The University)
Implementation of website workers training sessions, website measurement effect analysis, refurbishment, effective sending of
information by official SNS, as planned.
Annual
Ａ
1
Ｂ
2
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
We will update the "Research Seeds Collection", "Dispatched Lecturers Introduction / Course List" and distribute them torelevant organization organizations, etc. and publish all of the above, including the "Business Activity Report" of the Regional
Revitalization Center on the Web , Carried out as planned.

24

Mid.
AnnualSpecific Measures for
Chapter Achievement of
3
Important Goals
4
regarding Other
Business Operation

Mid.

AnnualMid.
AnnualMid.

Chapter Measures for3
achievement of goals
4(1) regarding compliance

Ｂ
Ｂ
Ｂ

27
25
14

Ｃ
Ｃ
Ｃ

1
1
1

Ｄ
Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0
0

Ａ
3
(The Junior College Division)
It was carried out as planned.

Ｂ

13

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Ａ
Ｂ
2
14
(The University)
It carried out as planned and achieved certain results.

Ｃ

1

Ｄ

0

Ａ
4
Ｂ
11
(The Junior College Division)
It carried out as planned and achieved certain results.

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
2
0
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
2
0
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
1
0
(The University)
We regularly made awareness about the content of the Code of Conduct and implemented thorough compliance as planned.

0
0
0

Ａ
0
Ｂ
1
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
(The Junior College Division)
We thoroughly disseminated the Code of Conduct and conducted internal audits. It achieved as planned.

0

Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
1
0
0
(The University)
At the Faculty Meeting and Bureau Chiefs' Meeting at the beginning of the year, he explained about compliance with the Aizu
University Code of Conduct, and in December all staff members were notified by e-mail to ensure thoroughness. Also, as
Annual stipulated in the plan, we strictly advised at the faculty meeting etc. about the strict maintenance of discipline discipline.
Ａ
0
Ｂ
1
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
We implemented thoroughly and thoroughly on the Code of Conduct and conducted internal audits and carried out as planned.
Mid.
Annual

Measures for
Chapteachievement of goals
r3
regarding maintenance4
and utilization, etc. of(2)facilities and equipment

Ａ
5
Ａ
6
Ａ
2
(The University)
It was carried out as planned.

Mid.

Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
3
10
0
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
3
9
0
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
1
6
0
(The University)
We conducted inspections, repairs and renewal of facilities and equipment as planned, and achieved as planned.

0
0
0

Ａ
2
Ｂ
4
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
Based on the facility long-term maintenance plan, we completed renewal of the transformer, and accomplished as planned.

Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
1
6
0
0
(The University)
Implemented as planned, including planned renovation work on the roof of the building on the south ridge and renewal work on
the energy center uninterruptible power supply.
Annual
Ａ
2
Ｂ
3
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
We carried out as planned, including investigating deterioration situation according to inspection by maintenance managers andmaintaining facilities facilities.

25

Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
1
10
1
0
Ａ
Ｂ
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Ｄ
1
10
1
0
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
5
1
0
(The University)
We started a stress check from FY2008, implemented the system to maintain the health of faculty and staff, and carried out asplanned.
Mid.
Ａ
1
Ｂ
5
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
(The Junior College Division)
In addition to calling for medical check-ups, fire drill and disaster prevention drills were carried out. It was carried out
as planned.
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
5
1
0
(The University)
For everyone seeking consultation, we actively promote enlightenment, such as calling for consultation at e-mails,
conferences, etc. on medical examination date and preliminary day. It was carried out as planned.
Annual
Ａ
1
Ｂ
5
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
In addition to calling for medical checkups, we implemented firefighting and disaster prevention drills, and carried out asplanned.
Mid.
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
1
5
0
0
Annual
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
2
4
0
0
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
1
2
0
0
(The University)
Based on the latest information technology, we carried out update of computer network system and development of software. It
Mid. was carried out as planned.
Ａ
0
Ｂ
3
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
Implemented the entrance examination system and the academic system accompanying the establishment of department of earlychildhood education. It was carried out as planned.
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
1
2
0
0
(The University)
In the update of the computer system 2 in April, Heisei 20, we implemented as planned, including virtualization of the main
server, improvement of fault tolerance, efficiency of system operation, energy saving.
Annual
Ａ
1
Ｂ
2
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
(The Junior College Division)
We carried out the plan as planned, such as continuing stable operation while closely working with system suppliers for
network / server / information equipment.
Mid.
AnnualChapter Measures forachievement of goals
3
4
regarding healthcare(3) and safety management

Measures for
Chapte achievement of goals
r 3 for maintenance and4utilization of(4) communication
infrastructure

Tot.
Mid.
The University
The Junior College Division

Ａ
Ａ
Ａ

36
16
20

Ｂ
Ｂ
Ｂ

186
126
60

Ｃ
Ｃ
Ｃ

3
2
1

Ｄ
Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0
0

225
144
81

Tot.
AnnualThe University
The Junior College Division

Ａ
Ａ
Ａ

44
24
20

Ｂ
Ｂ
Ｂ

173
116
57

Ｃ
Ｃ
Ｃ

4
3
1

Ｄ
Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0
0

221
143
78

26

3. Evaluation by Item
SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN

FY 2017 ANNUAL PLAN

Evaluation

Status of Achievement and Reasons
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

Ａ

25

Ｂ

109

Ｃ

2

Ｄ

0

Ａ

29

Ｂ

102

Ｃ

2

Ｄ

0

Ａ

12

Ｂ

69

Ｃ

2

Ｄ

0

ANNUAL

Ａ

15

Ｂ

65

Ｃ

2

Ｄ

0

MID-TERM

Ａ

3

Ｂ

4

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

ANNUAL

Ａ

3

Ｂ

3

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

MID-TERM(Admini
ANNUALstrative
Respon MID-TERM
Item 1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Education Item 1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Education sibility)(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding admission
and entrance examination systems
A（i）a

The University of Aizu
The Undergraduate Program(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding admission
and entrance examination systems
A（i）

MID-TERM ANNUAL

The University of Aizu
The Undergraduate Program
1
SAD
【SRS】

For recruitment of students meeting the University’s Admission
Policy, review and improve the admission methods on a continuingbasis. And also, as a part of Top Global University Project*,
introduce new admission methods.
*Top Global University Project; The Top Global University Projectis a MEXT’s project that aims to increase the international viability
and competitiveness of Japanese universities by providing focused
support to top-level universities with world-wide appeal, and to
universities that drive internationalization in Japanese society, bothof which are promoting full-fledged globalization throughcollaboration with excellent overseas universities and their own
institutional reform. The UoA was selected for the “Type B:
Globalization Driver” category.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
In order to secure excellent students who, satisfy our admission
We reviewed the existing method of admission and established apolicy, we proactively engaged in more effective PR activities
new admission exam related to SGU project. As such, we conclude
including PR Sessions of UoA held across the prefecture andthat the plans are achieved.
elsewhere, off-campus lectures, high-school visits, web ads andOpen Campus, based on the investigation/analysis/assessment
made on the results of last academic year’s admission exams,
questionnaire survey to applicants, and other universities’admission systems. Further, we established a new admission exam
category which utilizes five subjects (seven exams). We also newly
established Kyoto Venue to secure applicants of western Japan. As aresult, applicant count is increasing.
*Pass rate (General Category)

Moreover, as a form of the Super Global University Creation
Support Project, ICT Global Program All-English Course and its
various admission systems for recruiting excellent international
students were established.

ａ

The Admission Center will investigate, analyze and evaluate resultsof previous year's entrance examination, other universities'
admission systems and questionnaires to the applicants, etc.
Afterwards, we will continue to discuss admission slection methods,
taking into account efforts being made to replace the current
National Center Test with a new entrance examination system.
Further, in regards to the ICT Global Program All-English Course*
for which recruitment will start in FY2016, investigate, analyze, andevaluate the results of the entrance examination in order to optimize
the entrance selection method for the course.
* ICT Global Program All-English Course: An Undergraduate
school course in which students can complete taking both general
education course and specialized course only in English from thefirst year.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We worked to settle the following selection methods introduced in
FY2016.
(1) Addition of the new exam category
Based on the situation of national and public universities andopinions from the association of high-school principals of
Fukushima prefecture, we introduced a type of admission which
requires applicants to take five subjects (seven exams) of thecenter exam.
*Existing-type exam (using one science subject of the center
exam)
Applicants: 852 (Admission capacity: 138, Pass rate: 6.2 to 1)(2) Establishment of additional exam venue for general admission
In order to increase the number of applicants of western Japan,
Kyoto Venue (Kyoto University of Foreign Studies) was newly
established.
(3) Implementation of ICT Global All-English Program Admission
Exam
We introduced and implemented three exams (General Admission,
Advanced-standing Admission and Special Admission) by
referring to the circumstances of other universities, etc.
standing
admission and eight for special admission)
In addition, the following are implemented;- The Admission Center Steering Meeting (one time)- Round-table conference with high-school principals of
Fukushima Prefecture (Oct. 5, 2017)
Hearing survey from high-school teachers responsible for career
guidance (via high school visits, phone, etc.)

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In order to attract more prospective students to the University,
promote effective and systematic PR activities under the initiative of“Admission Center” of the University, through diverse approaches,
including timely updates of relevant web pages, proactive attendanceat university fairs, off-campus lectures by our faculty for high school
students, and UoA Open Campus, etc.

ｂ(ii) The Graduate School (Master’s Program)ａ(ii)

In order to steadly secure more applicants, we will develop
effective promotional actvities using visits to high schools
inside/outside Fukushima, social media sites, and more tightly
targeted internet advertisements. This will be in addition toattendance at university fairs, conduction of off-campus lectures, andorganization of the UoA Open Campus. At the same time, theupdate of the homepage and the campus guide pamplets will be
actively utilized as part of promotional activities for the UoA.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We strove to provide various information mainly through web ads
The competition rate keeps its rising trend. Therefore, wetargeting to students who are interested in the UoA.
conclude that we made higher achievements than expected in the
We conducted efficient and effective high-school visits byplans.
narrowing the target region and high schools based on the analysis
on the past exam results, etc. At the same time, we developed
potential high schools of western Japan, an area where we havetaken relatively less measures with.
We also proactively participated in university fairs, etc. organized byprivate companies offering academic support services, etc.
Regarding off-campus lectures, we responded to the requests for
dispatch of faculty members to the extent possible, as well as
providing teaching support to each high school.
We introduced new attempts for Open Campus to gain moreparticipants such as giving free gifts for visitors who wrote about
the Open Campus on social media.
In addition, we utilized “Homecoming Reporter System” anddispatched our students to homeroom teachers and those in chargeof career instruction in the high schools they graduated from thatthey had belonged to, so that they provide information on the UoA.
(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We kept going with the existing activities. PR activities were
proactively conducted based on the plans, mainly focusing on
participation in the university fairs and high school visits. As aresult, we maintained a high-standard for the number of applicants
to the recommendation-based admission. Although the number ofapplicants to the general admission did not reach the last academic
year’s record which was the highest number since the incorporationof the UoA, there were 964 applicants for this category.
[PR Session of UoA]
- 59 times (59 times in FY2016)- The number of consulters: 286[Off-campus Lectures]- 35 times
The number of faculty members dispatched: 35 in total (actual
number: 20)(FY2016: 37 times, 19 members)[Open Campus]- Consultations with applicants on admissions, counseling by UoA
students on taking exam
- The number of visitors: 1,245 (FY2016: 918)
[High School Visits]- The number of high schools we visited: 219 in total (FY2016:211)- The number of high schools that UoA students visited: 12 intotal (FY2016: 11)

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Recruit excellent international students, including those fromacademic exchange partner universities and those supported bygovernment’s scholarship. At the same time, promote therecruitment activities domestically.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
We made efforts to secure excellent international students by
utilizing relevant programs. At the same time, measures were taken
to increase the number of UoA graduates advancing to the UoA
graduate school. Also, efforts were made to secure applicants fromoutside the UoA, including students of technical colleges, etc. As
the result, the number of admitted students, once dropped,
however, showed an increase.
*The number of admitted master’s students(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
The mid-term plans have been implemented as scheduled so far.

（ ）：the number of foreign studentsａStrive to recruit excellent international students by making further
use of the national government's scholarship programs and throughcollaboration with academic exchange partner universities throughthe UoA Dual Degree Program, etc. At the same time, activities tosecure students domestically primarily from National TechnicalColleges. will be carried out.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We made efforts to secure excellent international students by
utilizing national scholarship programs and collaborative
agreements with partner universities through Dual Degree
Program, etc.
As a result, the number of students admitted to the master’s
program was 11 in AY2017 fall, and 53 in AY2018 spring.
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Build and implement curriculum that will increase our undergraduate
students’ motivation to proceed to our graduate school.
Support students to complete “Early Admission System” and theProgram of the Undergraduate and Master’s Programs for Five
Years through Integration of the Two Programs” systematically andsmoothly making good use of the Honors Program of “Top Global
University Program”.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
In order to improve the educational consistency of undergraduate
The mid-term plans have been implemented as scheduled so far.
andgraduate schools, we reformed the graduate school’s quarter system,
allocating eight weeks to each quarter equally. We formulated thecurriculum following the decision to introduce the quarter system inthe undergraduate school in AY2016. Further, we provided students
with information about the Undergraduate-Master’s five-year
integrated program through various opportunities. Meanwhile, we
provided scholarship to the students accepted for the program during
their master’s enrollment.
In order to foment students’ consciousness toward advancing to thegraduate school, we provided students with relevant information andexplanations through lectures, etc. from their first year ofundergraduate school. At the same time, weorganized Graduate School Information Fair to provide them more
concrete information. We had our Master’s students to participate in
the fair and conduct poster sessions, as well as alumni (OBs) to talkabout the significance of advancing to the graduate school, based on
their own experiences.
*The number of students in the Undergraduate-Master’s five-year
integrated program

Program A: Four-year undergraduate program + one year
master’s program
Program B1: Withdrawal at the 3rd-year of undergraduate program+ two-year master’s program
Program B2: Graduation from the undergraduate program at the 3rdyear + two-year master’s programｂ

In order to build awareness of the significance of further education,
we will actively provide information to undergraduate students fromtheir first year during lectures, career guidance, etc. At the sametime, provide opportunities for parents and guardians to gain
understanding of advancement to graduate school.
In addition, further in-depth investigations will be made into theefficient and effective transition of the Integrated Five-Year
Undergraduate and Master's Program to the Honor's Program within
the SGU project. Investigations aimed at the early implementation ofthis transition will also be conducted.

B

The Junior College(FY 2017 Implementation Status)(1) In order to foment students’ consciousness toward further
education at graduate school, Graduate School Information Fair
was held twice. We had our Master’s students to participate in thefair and conduct poster sessions, as well as alumni (OBs) to talkabout the significance of advancing to the graduate school, basedon their own standpoint and experience.
[Graduate School Information Fair]- Date: Jul. 5 and Nov. 10, FY2017- Participants: approx. 40(2) Regarding the Undergraduate-Master’s Five-year Program,eight students were certified for Program A (including four students
in the ICTG program), four students were certified for Program B1
and eight were certified for Program B2. There were a total of 20
students certified for the program, which is a large increase
compared to the last academic year.
(3) We proactively explained the necessity and benefits offurther education at graduate school and provided information on
the Five-year Program to students in the “Introduction to
Computer Science and Engineering” classes for 1st-year
undergraduates and carrier guidance for 3rd -year undergraduates,
as well as to their guardians in Open Campus and Campus
Festivals.

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In order to recruit excellent students, widely announce and publicize
the admission policy while reviewing and improving PR activities
such as high school visits by faculty, explanatory meetings foradmissions, and open campus events, etc. and advertisement tools
such as the College’s brochure, website and PR magazines, etc.

(i)

(ii)

(a-1) Proactively and clearly publicize the JCD's admission policy
through PR activities such as high school visits by faculty,
explanatory meetings on admissions, and open campus events, etc.
(a-2) In order to recruit excellent students, review the current PR
activities and advertisement tools (e.g. JCD's brochure, website, PR
newsletter, newspaper, broadcasting media, etc.), and make
improvements as necessary.
(a-3) Analyze possible causes of the falling number of applicants,take necessary measures. Grasp the regional characteristics of eachhigh school and utilize those data to take a measure.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)(a-1) We announced/publicized our admission policy throughcampus guide and promotional tools including the university
website.
(a-2) We revised Campus Guide consecutively from last year, so thatreaders can find desired information about our college more easily.
We checked up theofficial website and enhanced its content so that visitors can easily
access the information related to Open Campus and admission fromthe top page.
We held Open Campus three times a year in June, August andOctober. We utilized advertising media including “LINE”, TV ads
and newspaper ads to publicize the event to wide range of targets
including applicants living outside the prefecture.
(a-3) The questionnaire survey to applicants revealed theimportance of having face-to-face interviews with high-school
teachers responsible for carrier guidance. In collaboration with the
Publicity Committee, we revised Campus Guide anddiscussed/implemented the measures to effectively advertize theinformation regarding Open Campus, etc. on the JCD website. At
high-school visits by faculty members, they also investigated andverified the trend of applicants. We conducted high-school visits in
160 schools (74 for inside prefecture, 86 for outside prefecture).

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Establish an Admissions and Publicity Center (tentative name) topromote work for publicity and admission in a comprehensive
manner.

(ii)

The "Preparatory Committee for Establishment of Admissions andPublicity Center"shall make and consider a concrete proposal of theAdmissions and Publicity Center (tentative title) .

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)(a-1) Our admission policy was widely publicized throughIn collaboration with the Admissions and Publicity Centerpromotional activities such as high-school visits, PR session andestablished in FY2017, we widely announced/publicized ourOpen Campus. Promotional aid tools such as Campus Guide andadmission policy, conducted PR activities including high-school
website were also utilized.
visits, Carrier Fair and Open Campus, fully revised the Campus(a-2) We made improvements on Campus Guide and enhanced the Guide for the two consecutive years, verified the effectiveness ofcontent of the official website of JCD. Holding of Open Campus
promotional tools including website and PR magazines andwas
improved/enhanced them, and have been working to secure excellent
increased to three times a year from FY2015 (June, August andnew students. As such, the plans were achieved.
October). We utilized advertising media such as “LINE”, TV ads
and newspaper ads to publicize the holding of the event to wide
range of targets including applicants living outside Fukushima
prefecture.
(a-3) Upon high-school visits by faculty members, the trend of
applicants was investigated and verified. In FY2016,
we visited 175 high schools (inside the prefecture: 75, outside theprefecture: 100), which has increased from previous years.
With the results of questionnaire survey to applicants, we recognized
the importance of the official website and face-to-face interviews
with high-school teachers
responsible for carrier guidance. In collaboration with the
publicity committee, we enhanced PR activities on website toadvertize Open Campus, etc.
The number of applicants has recovered from a decrease after
disaster.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
The Admissions and Publicity Center Preparation Committee wasestablished in FY2012. In FY2016, we secured budget for hiring
dedicated staff member(s) for activities of the Admissions andPublicity Center (tentative name). Towards the establishment of thecenter, we discussed the concrete contents including the frameworkof the center, its systems, duties, etc.

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(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We established the Admissions and Publicity Center. This enables
us to promote the admission-related duties and PR duties in acomprehensive manner. As such, the plans were achieved.

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Review the current selection methods for improvement.

(iii) (c-1) Through the freshmen survey and high school visits, review thecurrent admission system and revise it as necessary. Further, review
internal admission implementation system in order to make it moreaccurate and efficient and revise it as necessary.
(c-2) Analyze the trends of past applicant selections, and make
improvements in the selection methods as necessary. Regarding the
new department, Early Childhood Education, review its selection
methods and revise it as necessary.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)- We verify the validity of the entrance exam system every year
Regarding the method of selecting successful applicants, webased on the questionnaire survey, reports of the hearing survey
established the verification system for the overall selection method.
conducted at high-school visits, etc.
By improving the selection method continuously, we successfully- We improved the system for the appropriate implementation of the conducted the selection in conformity to our admission policy. As
entrance examination.
such, the plans were achieved.
- We reviewed the number of slots for Recommendation-based
Admission and the school-based recommendation category based on
the analysis on the trend of admission examinations.
- In accordance with the establishment of a new school (the Schoolof Early Childhood Education), we determined/implemented an
appropriate admission examination method.
- We promoted the implementation of entrance examinations basedon our admission policy.
(FY 2017 Implementation Status)(c-1) Through the freshmen survey and high-school visits, weverified the validity of our current admission system. We had all
departments to confirm the admission policy at interview.
In order to prepare the exam questions accurately and effectively, wesummarized the preparation process (from making questions toprinting) into the implementation guideline as we did last academic
year. We also specified the roles of each faculty member.
(iii-2) We discussed about “special recommendation schools” basedon the analysis of the past admission examination trend. We
discussed how we should deal with the acceptance of disabledindividuals at the Admission Committee and the Admissions andPublicity Center, which is established in this academic year.

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SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN

FY 2017 ANNUAL PLAN

Evaluation

Status of Achievement and Reasons
I Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of the Quality of Education/Research
Conducted at the University
Item

1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding
Education

I Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of the Quality of Education/Research
Conducted at the University(Administrativ ANNUALe
Respon MID-TERM
Item 1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Education sibility)(2) Measures for achievement of goals regarding content
and achievements of education

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A The University of Aizu（i）The Undergraduate Program(2) Measures for achievement of goals regarding content
and achievements of education
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around software and system design and basic knowledge in
information and communications, and also have masteredfundamentals of computer science and engineering.

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Improve the existing curriculums on a continuing basis, throughso-called “PDCA cycle”* to promote leading-edge education andresearch and to keep up with advancement in computer scienceand engineering, development of computer-oriented society, andsocio-environmental changes.
*PDCA (plan-do-check-act) cycle: A method to smoothly manage
production and quality of business activities.

ｂ-1 Nurture human resources who have both solid skills centering

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(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)- We proceeded with an extensive review of specialized courses
Regarding the curriculum improvement, we aim at introducing thethrough relaxation of the prerequisites for English courses offered new curriculum in FY2018 and determined its contents in detail by
in AY2013, establishment of short-term study abroad courses, and FY2017.
consideration on the introduction of Study Skill Seminar. Further,
considering the consecutiveness and consistency of undergraduate
and graduate education, we partially introduced the quarter system
in 2016 and had discussions toward the complete introduction of
the system in AY2018.
- We had discussions on the new curriculum that conforms to theIEEE and ACM’s Computer Science Curricula 2013, toward its
introduction in AY2018.
- Regarding the first-year education, we had discussions on the
UoA’s unique first-year course which is developed from thecourse “Documentation” being offered in the first and second
semesters in 2015, in order to introduce the new course in
AY2018.
(FY 2017 Implementation Status)- The Academic Affairs Committee and the Faculty Assembly
decided at their respective third meetings the introduction of the
new curriculum based on the IEEE/ACM Computer Science
Curricula 2013 and the quarter system which has the consistency
with the graduate school in AY2018.
- We decided to introduce the course “Academic Skill” in AY2018
as the UoA’s unique first-year course.

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(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)- We had our students to deeply understand the “field (specialized - “Field (specialized field) and track (course registration model)
field) and track (course registration model) system”. They alsosystem” provides students with the course registration models
deepened their study into the fundamentals of softwarenecessary for each specialized field of study. By utilizing thosedevelopment that matches the societal needs through Projectmodels for taking courses, students can acquire knowledge andBased Learning (problem-solving style study) in the classes ofskills. We provided the curriculum which enables first and second“Software Studio” and “Factories for Experiencing Starting Up
year students to study mainly about the fundamental knowledge,
Ventures”.
and deepen their own expertise by assigning them to laboratory- We shared the concrete proposals for the new curriculum to be and track when advancing to their third year.
installed in AY2018 within the entire university, and asked faculty
members for their opinions and comments. After many
discussions, we have almost completed a draft of new curriculum
which conforms to the “field (specialized field) system” connectedto the graduate school.

Based on the results of offering "Documentation" in AY2015 asa two-semester course as a pilot for freshman education,"continue discussion of freshmen education, which is seen asnecessary for the UoA.
Further, continued discussions aimed at making further
improvements will be conducted as discussions of the updated
curriculum for AY2016 are carried out. Preparations toward thecomprehensive start in 2018 will also be made.

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Discuss an education system centered around a Field (area ofspecialization) System linked with the Graduate School that allows
the development of individuals who meet the needs of society byallowing students to acquire practical knowledge and skills in asystematic manner.

b-2 Increase educational effectiveness while continuously improving
class activities. For example, enhance TAs’ and SAs’* teachingskills, encourage students to take part in various contests forsoftware education purposes, and make use of small class-based
activities and seminar-based activities.
*TA (Teaching Assistant): Master’s students who serve as
assistants in undergraduate education as a whole*SA (Student Assistants): Junior and senior undergraduate
students who serve as assistants in fundamental courses of theUndergraduate Schoolc-1 Enable students to acquire competence in computer science andengineering, including logical thinking based on knowledge ofmathematics and physics, and wide-ranging knowledge inhumanities, social sciences, computer ethics and intellectual
property. Also, maintain and improve students' health and physicalstrength through health and physical education courses, etc. Healthand physical strength is an important basis of their campus life.
These efforts shall result in nurturing of cheerful and well-rounded
students capable of flexible thinking.

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(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We offered the communication skill training programs for TAs and - Especially for exercises, it is necessary to improve TA/SA’s
SAs to improve their leadership abilities. From 2016, the training instruction skills as the solid instruction for students directly
has shifted to “lightning talk style” where they learn each otherresults in promoting their understanding. As such, we continuously
from their real TA/SA experiences, aiming to further improve their conducted skill-up trainings for TAs/SAs.
instruction skills.
- We encouraged students to participate in various contests in thecourses like “SCCPs” and “Factories for Experiencing Starting Up(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Ventures” and promoted the interactive classes.
Continued from 2016, we conducted lightning talk style skill-up
training to have TAs/SAs to share their experiences and learn fromeach other, aiming at further improving their instruction skills.

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(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)- We introduced various teaching methods such as PBL, flipped- We introduced the active learning methods such as PBL andclassrooms and active learning in “Software Studio” andflipped classrooms at the classes of “Software Studio”, “Factories“Factories for Experiencing Starting Up Ventures”. Through those for Experiencing Starting Up Ventures”, etc. Through thoseteaching methods, we strove to develop their practical skills.
teaching methods, we put efforts on development of practical- In order to foster the abilities to solve problems, keep learning
skills.
over a lifetime, and independently think by themselves, we
introduced active learning and encouraged effective classoperation. We also set the class observation opportunities, offering
faculty members a place to learn each other and exchange theiropinions.
(FY 2017 Implementation Status)- We continue to aim at fostering students with rich imaginations,entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to create and implement plansin the real world. At the same time, we implemented active
learning and promoted effective classroom management in orderto develop students with the passion for lifelong learning, and theability to think independently.
- Further, through the collaboration with other universities basedon the second-term enPiT project, we aimed to further develop theabilities to discover challenges and solve problems throughproblem-solving style learning (PBL).

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(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We continually instructed students to develop deep-in knowledge - In general education courses, we introduced the transitionalof mathematics and physics. At the same time, curriculum advisors education for acquire the attitude to learn as a university student
and class mentors served a core role in instructing students to take through the UoA’s unique first-year education course
general education and physical education courses in a well“Documentation”. In addition, through physical activity courses,
planned manner. As for mathematics (special fundamental course), etc., we strove to help students to develop bright and flexible
the minimum number of credits required in each field was
personality by maintaining/promoting their basic health andincreased from AY2016, aiming to settle the knowledge evenphysical strength which are the base for living a student life.
more.
- We implemented basic education for computer science and- In AY2013, we started to consider the UoA’s unique first-yearengineering for specialized courses.
course which serves as transitional education for proactive andcreative learning as university students. We have made theconcrete proposal toward starting the course in 2018.

b-2 Conduct timely and adequate support of TAs and SAs to improvetheir teaching skills. At the same time, consider measures tofurther improve their teaching skills.
Implement environmental improvements to allow for the smooth
conduction of small-group instruction in advanced classes forupperclassmen (3rd and 4th year undergraduates).

b-3 b-3. Through Active learning(*1), such as PBL(*2), Flipped
Classroom(*3), etc., cultivate students’ abilities to draw up plans
and get those plans done.
*1) Active learning: Active learning is used to try to enable
learners to develop generic skills including cognitive, theoreticalsocial skills, education, knowledge and experience.
*2) PBL (Project Based Learning): Problem-solving learning, inwhich, different from lecture-based learning, learners can tackle
with specific problems aiming at their solutions with positive
motivation. Students will achieve their own methodology in theprocess.
*3) Flipped Classroom: Students will preview the contents using
ICT and then, they will confirm and discuss in the classroom
based on what they studied in the preview. Compared to passive
learning in knowledge transmission type class, “Flipped
Classroom” is more effective educational method to improvestudents' perception and communication skills.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)- Continued from FY2016, we shared the proposals on the new
curriculum starting from AY2018 within the entire university andhad discussions. The working group considered the course
structure which goes with the “field (specialized field) system”
connected to the graduate school.
- We aim to have students acquire the solid skills centered on
software development and system design, and fundamental
knowledge of information communications. To this end, we
decided to establish the third-year course “comprehensive exercise(software/system)” starting from AY2018, in which students
practice what they had learnt in their first and second year.

b-3 Continue to aim at nurturing students with rich imaginations,entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to create and implement plansin the real world. At the same time, implement active learning andpromote effective classroom management in order to develop
students with problem solving abilities, a passion for lifelong
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Create a foundation for logical thinking by deepening students'
knowledge of mathematics and physics, which are positioned as
specialized fundamental courses. At the same time, curriculum
advisors and class mentors will serve a core role in instructing
students to take general education and physical education courses
in a well-planned manner.
Further, continue discussions on starting freshmen education ascourses for new students to help them transition from the passive
learning in their high school days to the independent and creative
learning of university students.

c-2 In order to enable students acquire wide-ranging knowledge and(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We created a foundation for logical thinking by deepening
students'
knowledge of mathematics and physics, which are positioned as
specialized fundamental courses. At the same time, curriculum
advisors and class mentors served a core role in instructing
students to take general education and physical education courses
in a well-planned manner.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
In the course “Introduction to Computer Science andEngineering”, we invited external lecturers in addition to the UoA
faculty members. By having students listen to speeches by experts
from various fields of computer science and engineering, theygained useful information for choosing their field when going on
to further education, finding jobs, etc.
- Considering the importance of “Information Ethics”, weincreased the number of hours and enhanced its contents to betaught. As such, the number of credit for the course has changed
from one credit to two credits.

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high ethical standards required for researchers and engineers incomputer science and engineering, improve related courses, suchas “Introduction to Computer Science and Engineering” and“Information Ethics.”

c-2 Through "Introduction to Computer Science and Engineering"

computer science and engineering education. In parallel with this,retain the English speaking and writing environment, where
several advanced courses in computer science and engineering are
given in English, and students are required to write theirgraduation thesis in English.

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(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Through "Introduction to Computer Science and Engineering"lectures, students were made aware of how computer scienceand engineering is related to the real world and how the field isspreading. At the same time, students took lectures by individuals
from multiple fields who have been invited from outside of theuniversity.
Further, in the course "Information Ethics", we offered lectures toprovide education of not just legal knowledge related to
information but also general knowledge indispensable in an
information-centric society, as well as nurturing students' abilities
to solve problems of information ethics.

lectures, students will be made aware of how computer scienceand engineering is related to the real world and how the field isspreading. At the same time, students will acquire diverse
viewpoints through lectures by individuals from multiple fields
who have been invited from outside of the university.
Further, in the course, "Information Ethics," for which theeducational content and classroom hours have both been
improved, nurture students' abilities to solve problems of
information ethics through education of not just legal knowledge
related to information but also general knowledge indispensable in
an information-centric society.

c-3 Utilize global cutting-edge teaching materials for advanced

Ｂ(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)Through "Introduction to Computer Science and Engineering"lectures, students were made aware of how computer scienceand engineering is related to the real world and how the field isspreading. At the same time, students took lectures by individuals
from multiple fields who have been invited from outside of theuniversity.
Further, in the course "Information Ethics", we offered lectures toprovide education of not just legal knowledge related to
information but also general knowledge indispensable in an
information-centric society, as well as nurturing students' abilities
to solve problems of information ethics.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)- As students must write their graduation thesis in English, we
In order to learn the latest computer science and engineering, it isestablished the English course to make corrections/instructions on necessary to understand the specialized courses offered in English.
their graduation theses.
To do this, students are required to have TOEIC 400 or higher of- We established the TOEIC preparation course aiming to increase English ability. The number of students with TOEIC 400 or higher
the number of students with a score 400 or higher for theis gradually increasing. We also keep the rule to write graduation
beginner’s class. The number of students slightly increased from theses in English valid.
170 to 180.

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No. of students who took the TOEIC prep course in AY2015
primary level
1st term
2nd term

32
6intermediate level
611

No. of students who took the TOEIC prep course in AY2016
primary level
1st term
2nd term

34

89
11

intermediate level
91c-3 Cultivates students' abilities to read English documents, write(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
In order to cultivates students' abilities to read English documents,
write
internationally viable research papers in English and orally
present/defend their research results, we offered
beginner/intermediate level courses for TOEIC test prep in order
to increase students' basic English proficiency and to teachBusiness English. 190 students scored 400 or higher, which is thetarget score for the beginner’s class.

internationally viable research papers in English and orally
present/defend their research results. In order to do this, offer
beginner/intermediate level courses for TOEIC test prep in order
to increase students' basic English proficiency and to teachBusiness English.

No. of students who took the TOEIC prep course in AY2017

c-4 In order to promote practical English education, continuously(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
The CLR’s International faculty members with PhD have beenoffering systematic and practical English education. At the sametime, we aimed to have students acquire the skills of reading,listening, writing and speaking step by step, by having them takethose courses from their first year.
We encouraged students to take TOEIC, aiming to have all
students take the test before graduation.

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provide highly professional English language education not only inEnglish language courses, but also in computer science andengineering courses under the leadership of faculty members who
are native/native-like speakers of English and also have doctoral
degrees (PhD) in relevant computer science and engineering
fields, so that students can acquire English language skills to be ofpractical use for research and development in the field of computerscience, as well as in the international business scene. Also,
encourage students to take an English language proficiency test, inorder to have all students take such a test at least once before
graduation.

No. of TOEIC taker (Total number of TOEIC takers)

c-4 In 1st and 2nd SR English courses, conduct education aiming at

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(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)- In order to promote the practical English education, high-level
English education was offered primarily by the native English
speaking faculty members with PhD. This education allows
students to acquire practical English skills applicable to theinternational research/development of computer and businessfields.
- We have been encouraging students to take English skill tests,
aiming at having all students to take the test before graduation.
The ratio of students who took the test among those in their fourthyear (as of this academic year) was 97.1%.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)- In the strongly-recommended English courses for first-year andsecond-year students, we offered the education aiming at having
students acquire the English skills required for studying at theuniversity. As for the third-year and fourth-year English courses,
we provided students with the contents necessary for utilizing
English in the specialized field of study.
- We established the system to mandate students (admitted in
AY2018 and after) to obtain TOEIC 400 or higher before they
advance to the third year. By doing this, we will make allundergraduates, not all-grades students though, to take the test in
the future.
.
No. of TOEIC taker (Total number of TOEIC takers)

teaching students the English they will need in the course ofuniversity education. In 3rd and 4th year advanced English
courses, encourage students to use English in the field ofcomputer science and engineering and provide a wide range ofchoices for English courses.
Further, encourage all years of students to take the TOEIC test.

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d-1 Based on the top-down education approach, nurture individuals(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
Utilizing opportunities like various guidance sessions, we strove to - In the Basic Knowledge Courses of Factory for Experiencing
proactively disseminate information of the courses such as
Starting Up Ventures, we offered the themes such as latest trends“SCCPs” and “Factory for Experiencing Starting Up Ventures”,
and technological challenges in the fields of business and regional
which focus on development of the abilities to solve problems. In communities, in cooperation with IT-related companies, local
addition, we put efforts to enrich the contents of those courses. .
ventures, and local municipalities. Further, in the Factory for
SCCPs
Experiencing Starting Up Ventures, we aimed at developing(Competition Robots, Lunar Planetary Data Analysis, etc.)
students with rich imaginations, entrepreneurial spirit, and theability to create and implement plans in the real world byconducting problem-solving style learning and active learning.
- We offered wide range of projects for SCCPs in order to fully
utilize students’ imaginations and fresh and useful ideas.

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who have abilities to create proposals and carry them out, acreative sense, and an entrepreneurial spirit to survive in society.
In parallel with this, foster students’ competency to cope with not
only specific issues but also everyday issues from scientificperspectives, by making use of their creative sense and innovativeideas. Such attitudes will help students to cope with changes they
will face in the future.

Factory for Experiencing Starting Up Ventures*Basic Knowledge Courses: Classroom-style class conducted aspart of Factory for Experiencing Starting Up Ventures

d-1 Smoothly operate courses which stimulate students' learning(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We smoothly operated the courses which put weight on students'
motivation and self-initiatives including SCCPs, Factory for
Experiencing Starting Up Ventures, and graduation thesis writing.
Further, we encouraged the introduction of active learning.
Regarding SCCPs, we prepared wide range of menus in order topromote students' active participation in those projects from theirfirst year. Further, we actively informed students about theseprojects at guidance sessions, etc.

incentives and initiatives, such as "SCCPs," "Venture Start-up
Factories," and "Graduation Thesis Writing" in order to develop
students' abilities to scientifically solve everyday problems.
Promote the implementation of active learning on a trial basis inorder to develop students' abilities to create and implement plans.
In regards to SCCPs, increase the depth and breadth of courses
in order to promote students' active participation from their firstyear. Further, actively inform students about these issues at theguidance sessions, etc.

No. of students who took SCCP

No. of students who took Factory for Experiencing Starting Up
Ventures* Basic Knowledge Courses: Classroom-style class conducted aspart of Factory for Experiencing Starting Up Ventures

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d-2 In order to promote practical education in collaboration with

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Status of Achievement of Mid-term Plans)
To conduct practical education in collaboration with industry,
The lectures offered by alumni allow students to learn fromthree alumni were continuously invited as lecturers of the course alumni’s experiences of their undergraduate days. It is important to“Introduction to Computer Science and Engineering”. By doing
continue providing such opportunities as it serves as valuableso, we provided students with the opportunities to learn theguidepost for the current students. We were able to continue
benefits of further education at graduate school, and learn fromholding the lectures with help of alumni.
alumni’s experiences in starting up ventures. Basically, all firstyear students took the course. In addition, we invited alumni in theclasses of “Basic Knowledge Courses on Starting Up Ventures”
and “Software Studio”.

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industry, discuss our alumni’s involvement in our educational
activities.

d-2 Invite our alumni working as engineers or researchers at(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Several alumni were invited to the "Introduction to Computer
Science and Engineering" and venture-related courses as lecturers.
By providing opportunities to learn hands-on experiences ofalumni, students learned the demands that will be placed on themin the real world.

companies, etc. to lectures in various courses, namely in Venturerelated courses and Introduction to Computer Science andEngineeringＢ
d-3 Encourage students to take “Information Technology Engineers
Examination (ITEE)” and increase the rate of the current
University students who have taken ITEE to 50 %.
Also, aim to increase the rate of current University students who
have passed “Fundamental Information Technology Engineer
Examination (FE)” or higher level to 25 %.

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【SHWS
】

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
Prior to the Information Technology Engineers Examination, theThe ratio of students taking the exam has been decreasing year byintensive course Information Processing Examination Preparatory year. Although the number of license holders has been increasing
Course (one credit) was offered.
year by year, it is difficult to achieve the mid-term plan targets for
At the Learning Support Office, instruction was given on how to these two items.
use the self study system “e-learning”. By doing so, we created theenvironment that students can learn information processing. We
also encouraged students to obtain licenses as an advantage forfinding jobs and a way to have their ICT skills evaluated.
In addition, in collaboration with the Support Association, theSkill-up Subsidy was provided to students who passed the Applied
Information Technology Engineer Examination or higher-levelexams.
No. of students registered to the Information Processing
Examination Preparatory Course

Exam-taker ratio against all of the current undergraduates,
License-holder ratio, and # of Subsidy Recipients37

Ｂd-3 (a) Offer an intensive course for Information Technology(FY 2017 Implementation Status)(a) Prior to the Information Technology Engineers Examination,
the intensive course Information Processing Examination
Preparatory Course (one credit) was offered.
(b) At the Learning Support Office, instruction was given on how
to use the self study system “e-learning”. By doing so, we createdthe environment that students can learn information processing.
We also encouraged students to obtain licenses as an advantage
for finding jobs and a way to have their ICT skills evaluated.
(c) In collaboration with the Support Association, the Skill-up
Subsidy was provided to students who passed the Applied
Information Technology Engineer Examination or higher-levelexams.

Engineering Examination test taking both in the 1st and 2ndsemesters, and award academic credits to students who complete
the course.
(b) Provide students with an learning-on-demand environment by,for example, by providing instruction at the Office for Learning
Support on how to operate and utilize e-learning systems. In orderto facilitate acquisition of information technology engineeringcertificates, make efforts to utilize guidance sessions asopportunities to inform students of relevant information.
(c) In cooperation with the University of Aizu Support
Association, subsidize skill improvement programs.

No. of students registered to the Information Processing
Examination Preparatory Course

1st term, 2nd term
Exam-taker ratio against all of the current undergraduates,
License-holder ratio, and No. of Subsidy Recipientse-1 Design curriculums in a systematic manner, taking into
consideration continuity and coherency between the upper division
education at the Undergraduate School and the graduate
education.

e-1

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(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We started discussion on the implementation of quarter system to We took time to solicit opinions from all faculty members andthe undergraduate school in AY2013.
reflected those opinions on the new curriculum which connects the
In AY2014, we aimed at revising the prerequisite rulings as part of undergraduate and graduate schools, and decided to introduce it inchanges on registration ruling scheduled to be implemented in
AY2018. Further, we adjusted the quarter system to fit in the
FY2016. The latest policy in the field of computer science andgraduate school’s system. This made undergraduates to takeengineering – ACM Computer Science Curriculum Policy 2013
graduate courses easily.
(CSC2013) was taken account into the revised curriculum.
In AY2015, discussion about the AY2018 Curriculum wasinitiated. All faculty members were included into the discussion inInternal Admission
Ratioorder to accumulate a wide range of opinions.
AY2011-Grad63
27.6%
In AY2016, we made the draft of a new curriculum to be
AY2012-Grad
53
23.3%
introduced in AY2018 by further upgrading the AY2016
AY2013-Grad50
22.7%
Curriculum, and held information session for faculty members.
AY2014-Grad40
19.9%
The working group of the Curriculum Sub-committee continuously AY2015-Grad58
25.4%
verified the quarter system.
AY2016-Grad
59
28.4%

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Hold Curriculum Sub-Committee Working Group meetings
continuously, continue to take into account the latest trends in thefield of computer science and engineering, discuss the revised
curriculum and quarter system to be introduced in AY2016 anddiscuss the creation of a curriculum with continuity between the
Undergraduate and Graduate Programs.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
The decision on introducing the proposed new curriculum in
AY2018 was made at the third Academic Affairs Committee
meeting and the third Faculty Assembly meeting. We worked on
preparation such as making necessary reviews on regulations andsystem improvements, and budgetary management.

38e-2 Strive to improve the program of the Undergraduate and Master’s(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
Amid the SGU project which was adopted in AY2014, theThe mid-term plans have been implemented as scheduled so far.
transition from the current undergraduate-master’s five-year
consecutive program to the Honor’s Program was decided. We
also started discussion on the financial support system and Honor’s Year system, which allows students to allocate one year for study
abroad or internships out of the six years required for obtaining
bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
Questionnaire and hearing survey were conducted to the current
students in the Five-year Integrated Program regarding the Honor’sYear. The majority gave positive opinions. Therefore, weestablished the Honor’s Year policy for students in so-called 3+2
scheme – three years in undergraduate program and two years inmaster’s program. They will be entitled to the Honor’s Year. The
minimum term will be six months. For financial support, we
discussed about financial resource for activity subsidy for the
Honor’s Year whether if we can use the current scholarship for it.

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Programs for Five Years through Integration of the Two Programs
making good use of Honors Program of “Top Global University
Program”

e-2 Discuss more effective integrated undergraduate/graduate(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
At the ninth Academic Affairs Committee meeting and the ninth
Undergraduate/Graduate Faculty Assembly meetings, the decision
was made on the transition to the Honors Program starting from
AY2018.

education, including transfering the existing Integrated Five-Year
Program to the SGU Project's Honors.

（ii） The Graduate Programs

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（ii） The Graduate Programs

a-1 Improve the existing curriculums on a continuing basis, through(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
It was decided to review the overall curriculum in AY2013.
Development of the systematic educational program of the new
In AY2014, firstly, we decided to work on improving the Core
undergraduate curriculum installed in AY2018 and master’s
Courses. We decided to discuss about new curriculum after
program is necessary for conducting latest education/research. To
creating diploma policy and curriculum policy. Further, every
do this, we established the system to set the basic and necessary
quarter was formed as eight-week length. We decided to enhance courses for studying at the graduate school as Fundamental Core,
consecutiveness with undergraduate specialized courses.
and the courses related to each research field as Application Core.
In AY2015, diploma policy and curriculum policy were created.
The system will be introduced from AY2018.
We discussed about new core courses. However, the discussion
was insufficient, so we decided to keep discussing about it in the
future. Further, all terms were formed as eight-week lengthclasses. However, we postponed the Mon-Thu and Tue-Fri classschedule.
In AY2016, in order to build a systematic education program forundergraduate and master’s programs, basic graduate courses
required for learning at the graduate school were organized as theFundamental Core. And courses related to research fields were
integrated into the Application Core. These ideas were shown to
all faculty members and the final draft of the new core courses wascreated based on opinions raised from faculty members. However,
we haven’t reached to the decision.
The Advanced Courses were determined to be put on discussion
continuously. The new curriculum was scheduled to be introduced
in AY2018.

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so-called “PDCA Cycle” to promote leading-edge education andresearch and to keep up with advancement in computer scienceand engineering, development of computer-oriented society, andsocio-environmental changes.

a-1 In addition to conducting eight weeks of classes in each quarter,(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
In order to conduct systematic educational program ofundergraduate and master’s programs, the decision was made torevise the Core Courses in AY2018 at the second Academic
Affairs Committee meeting and the second Graduate School
Faculty Assembly meeting. The discussions on Advanced Courses
were postponed.

discuss whether it is possible to schedule classes as MondayThursday and Tueday-Friday sets as is done in the undergraduate
school.
Further, in order to construct a systematic educational program
connecting the Undergraduate and Master's programs, discuss theissue of core courses and advanced courses.

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a-2 Under the initiative of the Center for Language Research, pursue(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
Using research achievement on English expression method forscience and technology, CLR faculty members committed to theseminar courses held for all master’s students.
No. of registered students“Paper Submission and Writing Seminar”
AY2014: 8
AY2015: 6
AY2016: 13“Presentation Seminar for Students in Science”
AY2015: 11
AY2016: Not offered“Technical Writing in Software Engineering”
AY2016: 4
In addition, continuously, master's students will be obligated totake the TOEIC. Exam-taking ratio among 1st-year master’s
students was 75. 5% and that of 2nd-year master’s students was
27.7% respectively.

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research on English for specific purposes of information
technology, and apply research achievements to English education
at the Graduate School, by, for example, opening an English
language course commonly for the Master’s and Doctoral
Programs.

a-2

In the Master's program, further improve the content of English
courses (available to students in every graduate field) that leverage
research into English expressions in the fields of science andtechnology.
Further, continue to require Master's students to take the TOEIC
test.

a-3 Use English as a common language at the Graduate School in(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Using research achievement on English expression method forscience and technology, all CLR faculty members committed tothe seminar course held for all master’s students.
“Paper Submission and Writing Seminar”
AY2017: 25“Presentation Seminar for Students in Science”
AY2017: 17“Technical Writing in Software Engineering”
AY2017: 4
Master's students took the TOEIC to confirm the results ofimproved English. Exam-taking ratio among 1st-year master’s
students was 83.1% and that of 2nd -year master’s students was
47.8% respectively.
(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
In principle, lectures were offered in English. And paper writing
and presentation skills were improved through the “Paper
Submission and Writing Seminar” (AY2014 and 2015) and“Presentation Seminar for Students in Science” (AY2015.)
Courses conducted by visiting lecturers and those for international
students who want to learn Japanese language were offered inJapanese. Students wrote papers and conducted presentations on
papers, etc. basically in English.

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order to nurture internationally viable talents. At the same time,enhance the adaptability of students to multi-cultural environment.

a-3 Hold lectures in English, in principle. Further, continue togood enough to work in Japan. For this purpose, improve Japanese
language education for international students, by, for example,
giving some Master’s courses in Japanese.

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(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
Master's courses are conducted in English, in principle. Courses
conducted by visiting lecturers and those for international students
who want to learn Japanese language were offered in Japanese.
Students wrote papers and conducted presentations on papers, etc.
basically in English.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Master's courses, in principle, were conducted in English.
Students' participation into international academic conferences
was encouraged.

investigate the creation of courses for increasing the ability to deal
with multicultural environments.

a-4 Nurture human resources whose Japanese language proficiency is(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
The CLR faculty members conducted research on
scientific/technological English expressions. Utilizing theseresearch results, they offered English education necessary as
master’s students.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
The three courses – Fundamental and Practice of Safe/Secure
In order to develop human resource working in Japan, classes ofEmbedded System, Fundamental and Practice of Functionally Safe some specialized courses were continuously conducted in
System, and Fundamental and Practice of Project Management Japanese. Moreover, Career Design Coordinator and Career
were offered in Japanese, intending fostering workforce in Japan. Counselors offered support for the job hunting for international
students as well.

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a-4 Regarding some specialized courses, continue to give lectures in(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
For the international students who wish to work in Japan,“Fundamentals and Practice of Project Management” wascontinuously conducted in Japanese. Moreover, Career Design
Coordinator and Career Counselors offered support for findingjobs.

Japanese. Further, while perceiving Japanese culture as one ofdiverse cultures, continue considering the creation of more courses
in order to increase synergy.

a-5 Flexibly review and revise the existing curriculums throughdiscussions on possible approaches, such as starting new courses
to nurture human resources who have practical knowledge andskills on software, corresponding to social demands.

a-5 Regarding the "Program for Leading-edge IT Specialists(A(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
In correspondence with the new undergraduate curriculum which
will be introduced from AY2018, the "Program for Leading-edge
IT Specialists (A program that fosters cutting-edge ICT specialists
in an international environment)" will be flexibly reviewed.

program that fosters cutting-edge ICT specialists in aninternational environment. )," discuss interconnection with
undergraduate education, and the optimization of thatinterconnection.

a-6 Improve students’ competency to make international level

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(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
In addition to “Research Planning Seminar,” “Research Progress In addition to “Research Planning Seminar,” “Research Progress
Seminar,” and “Research Seminar/Conference,” Creative Factory Seminar,” and “Research Seminar/Conference,” Creative Factory
Seminar was offered, intending to create opportunities to acquire a Seminar was offered, intending to create opportunities to acquire awide range of knowledge and build presentation skills.
wide range of knowledge and build presentation skills.
In order to let students, acquire paper writing method and skills for In addition, we offered “External Presentation Seminar” to offer
creating well-accepted papers through publications at international the effective presentation skill training and to have students obtain
conferences and on major journals, Paper Publishing and Writing the international presentation skills.
Seminar was offered from AY2014.

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research presentations through “Presentation Seminars” and otheractivities. Presentation Seminars provide students with
opportunities to brush up their presentation skills and also tounderstand expertise other than theirs by observing other students’presentations in order to develop ability to learn adjacent fields.

Ｂ(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
The overall review on the curriculum was started in AY2013. In
Core Course system will be revised in AY2018. We will divide the
AY2014, firstly, we decided to work on improving the Core
courses into Fundamental Core (courses which are necessary and
Courses. We decided to discuss about new curriculum after
fundamental for studying at graduate school), and Application
creating diploma policy and curriculum policy which are supposed Core (courses with advanced contents related to each research
to serve as a base of the new curriculum. And all terms werefield). Students must earn at least four credits for each category.
formed as eight-week length. We decided to enhance
By doing so, we will enhance/improve the fundamental part ofconsecutiveness with undergraduate specialized courses.
human resource development.
In AY2015, diploma policy and curriculum policy were created.
In addition, we considered the reviews on Advanced Courses
We discussed about new core courses. However, the discussion
which are high-level specialized courses, we will continually
was insufficient, so we decided to keep discussing about it in the discuss the matters including reviews on practical courses.
future.
Aiming at establishing courses and subjects for fostering hands on
software talents along with social needs, IT Specialist Program“Software Development Arena” remained as a core. Therefore, noparticular deliberation was conducted.
We decided to introduce the new undergraduate curriculum in
AY2018. We will continue the discussion about consecutivenessand optimization of IT Specialist Program – a program for
fostering experts of the leading-edge information technology in aninternational environment - and undergraduate education.

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a-6 Develop students' abilities to make international-level(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
In addition to “Research Planning Seminar,” “Research Progress
Seminar,” and “Research Seminar/Conference,” Creative Factory
Seminar was offered, intending to create opportunities to acquire awide range of knowledge and build presentation skills. Theseseminars, offered in English, are educational places where students
are trained in international presentation skill.
Continuously conduct seminar courses for fostering presentation
skills. In order to acquire thesis writing methods and skills,
participation in on-campus presentations anddomestic/international academic conferences will be encouraged
so that students can listen to a variety of presentations.

presentations through "Research Plan Seminar" and "Research
Progress Report Seminar" of the Department of Computer andInformation Systems, and "Tea Seminars/Contests" of the
Department of Information Technology and Project Management.
In addition, continue to offer the course "Research Paper Writing
Seminar" to help students acquire the writing styles and skills
needed to write a papers that can be submitted to / will be
accepted by international conferences and major academic
journals.

41a-7 Let students experience high level research, useful for them to(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
As well as applying RA’s creative ideas, high-level knowledge and Utilizing RA system, we had RAs to experience the researchskills into research projects, they were trained in research skills
activities aiming for achieving high goals. Aiming at developing
required as young researchers.
researchers with creative thinking abilities, faculty members
RA Trends in Recent Years
conducted high-level training on the methodologies for research,
etc.

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become creative researchers. Also provide students with advanced
training on research methodology.

No. of RAs, faculty members utilizing RA

a-7 Operate the RA system effectively from the perspective of(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
As well as applying RA’s creative ideas, high-level knowledge andskills into research projects, we promoted the implementation ofpresentation sessions on research progress, from the perspective of
nurturing researchers.
*RA System: This system is for commissioning doctoral students
to be research assistants to faculty members. A certain wage ispaid for research activities.

nurturing researchers. Promote implementation of presentation
meetings on research progress.

RA Trends

No. of RAs, faculty members utilizing RAs

a-8 Encourage students to contribute research papers todomestic/international conferences that require them high level
presentation skill as part of efforts to nurture independent
researchers. Students will be able to benefit from such
experiences, in that they will become highly motivated as
researchers and pursue their expertise on their solid footing.

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A

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
As well as supporting improvement on writing and presentation In In order to encourage students to submit papers and conductvarious seminar courses, travel expense subsidy was offered inpresentations at domestic/international conferences which requireorder to encourage students to conduct presentation abroad.
high-level presentation skills, we continuously conducted
Attempting improvement of presentation skills at the External
development of researchers by utilizing various seminar courses
Presentation Seminar, presentation at international conference
and overseas travel subsidy system.
became mandatory (Research Seminar/Conference.) By doing so,
we provided students education for training presentation skills at aworld level.

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a-8 "Outside Presentation Seminar" and "Research(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
By offering the "Effective Scientific Presentation Seminar,"
students' presentation skills will be improved. At the same time,
the overseas travel expenses subsidy system will be continuously
used for encouraging paper submissions and presentation.

Seminars/Conferences," in which credits are given to students who
have made external presentations, shall be established. Encourage
graduate students to contribute research papers and givepresentations through the system to provide financial support for
their travel expenses.

42b-1 Nurture researchers and engineers who have multidisciplinary(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
Creative Factory Seminar; a master’s course, was offered as an
Aiming to nurture engineers and researchers who are capable ofintegrated education across multiple specialized fields. At thesucceeding in interdisciplinary work, we implemented "Creative
Creative Factory for doctoral program encouraged interdisciplinary Factory Seminars" in the Master's program where research isresearch.
advanced across multiple disciplines. In the Doctoral Program, we
encouraged interdisciplinary research in "Creative Factories.
No. of Students registered to the Creative Factory Seminar

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research interest, aiming at sharing research outcome with society.

No. of Factories, No. of Studentsb-1

Aiming to nurture engineers and researchers who are capable ofsucceeding in interdisciplinary work, implement "Creative Factory
Seminars" in the Master's program where research is advanced
across multiple disciplines. In the Doctoral Program, encourageinterdisciplinary research in "Creative Factories (virtuallaboratories where there are multiple instructors, including thosefrom outside of the university, for one student).

b-2 In order to prove worthy of trust from society to the University,(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Creative Factory Seminar; a master’s course, was offered as anintegrated education across multiple specialized fields. At theCreative Factory for doctoral program encouraged interdisciplinary
research.
No. of Students registered to the Creative Factory Seminar

ensure the educational quality.

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(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)International conference participant report did not reach the
We continually held the report sessions by faculty/administrative
implementation phase. However, domestic/international trainings, members and students who participated in international
etc. were offered to faculty members, administrative staff, andconference, etc. in order to share information on research trends
students. Expertise, trends, experiences gained at such events were and achievements within campus.
reported at the Faculty Assembly meeting in order to share
information.
Report Status
AY2012, None
AY2013, Medical Information Technology Competition 1st Place(Best in the world) Report
Rose Hulman Technical Institute Internship Report
AY2014, Rose Hulman Technical Institute Internship Report
Student FD Meeting Participation Report
AY2015, Yamagata University FD Seminar Camp Participant
ReportSilicon-valley Visit Report

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b-2 Consider the way of organizing report meetings, etc., in order that(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We provided the opportunity to have faculty/administrative
members and students who participated in overseas internshipprograms to report their own research achievements. Those reports
were shared at the Faculty Assembly and GS Faculty Assembly as
well.
AY2017 Silicon Valley Internship Implementation Reportfaculty, staff, and students who have attended international
conferences, etc. can share the latest research trends from aroundthe world rather than simply reporting their own research findings.

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b-3 In order to prove worthy of trust from society to the University,(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
In order to respond to the trust of society, the UoA conducted the In order to respond to the trust of society and guarantee thefollowing initiatives to guarantee the quality of degree recipients at quality of degree recipients, we conducted reviews at the
the UoA’s own responsibility.
university’s own responsibility.
AY2014For improving the Core Course System, diploma and curriculum
policies were created, and deliberation was done based on it.
AY2015
Diploma and curriculum policies were created.
AY2016
We continuously discussed the appropriateness of the informationon the major journal/conference lists.
Moreover, we revised the forms of the preliminary/final review
report for doctoral dissertation, to clearly show the doctoral
dissertation review process more clear, aiming to keep thetransparency of the review.

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ensure the educational quality.

b-3 In order to ensure the quality of doctoral dissertations, continue(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
To guarantee the quality of doctoral dissertations, the Academic
Affairs Committee continuously reviewed on the major
journal/conference lists which are used as guide for submission of
papers. In addition, we decided to clearly show the doctoral
dissertation review process and the requirements for the review onCampus Guide, etc. from AY2018.

updating the UoA major journal/conference list which serves ascriteria for subscription of papers. Clarify the screening process
and requirements for dissertations, while maintaining strict
screening standards.

c-1 Make efforts to foster talents who have business minds and(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
In AY2013, discussion about curriculum was started. Discussion
over creative education curriculum was initiated in AY2015.
Aiming at promoting graduate-school-originated startups, ICT
Global Venture Factory was determined to be established as anannual seminar course for learning global marketing in AY2016.

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success internationally by providing entrepreneur education in thegraduate school as well as the under graduate school.

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(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
As part of the entrepreneurial education curriculum, we offered“ICT Global Venture Factory” which provides learning about
global marketing, aiming at promoting graduate-school-originatedstartups. By doing so, we, as the graduate school, also strive todevelop business-minded students capable of working globally.

No. of students for ICT Global Venture Factory

No. of students(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Aiming at allowing our graduate degree holders to engage into
world-level entrepreneurial activities, we put efforts on enriching
the course which offers learning about global marketing and risk
management. We also conducted Silicon Valley internships, etc.

c-1 Aiming to allow our graduate degree holders to engage at worldlevel entrepreneurial activities, provide courses on global
marketing, risk management courses, etc.

No. of students for ICT Global Venture Factory

c-2 Designating Leading-edge ICT lab, the core facility of the
Revitalization Center, as the base, provide environment in which
students can experience the trend of leading-edge ICT.
Also, provide the environment in which students can be involvedin joint research with companies.

No. of students(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
Laboratory for Advanced ICT in Aizu (LICTiA) was establishedin October 2015 as the UoA Revitalization Center's (ARC) corefacility, providing students with an environment to experience thelatest ICT trends at close range.

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(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
Leveraging the Laboratory for Advanced ICT in Aizu (LICTiA)
established as the UoA Revitalization Center's (ARC) core facility,
we provided a place where industry-academia-government
collaboration and students can commit each other. We haveexecuted the plan as its original so far.

c-2 Leveraging the Laboratory for Advanced ICT in Aizu (LICTiA),(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
In the fields of leading-edge ICT such as IoT utilizing VR,
regional virtual currency and electric vehicle, we held the events
related to those areas in collaboration with faculty members,
students and businesses at LICTiA and other places.

which opened in October 2015 as the UoA Revitalization Center's(ARC) core facility, create an environment where students cangain close experience on the latest ICT trends through programs
such as the prefecture-subsidized "University of Aizu IT
Entrepreneur Development Program" and "Problem Solving-Based
Talent Development Model Project." Further, provide LICTiA's
innovation space, etc. as a place where students can contribute toprojects that leverage that environment, such as collaborative
research with companies.

c-3 In order to foster students’ global business mindsets, implement
reinforcement and utilization of hubs overseas .

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(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
Utilizing SGU project and JASSO study-abroad support system
The mid-term plans have been implemented as scheduled so far.
(for inbound/outbound students under agreement), we establishedmore programs to dispatch/accept students, increased the numberof students participating in those programs, realized theestablishment of our overseas base in Silicon Valley.

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No. of Inbound/Outbound Students under Inter-Institutional
Agreement

c-3 In order to secure more international students, and increase the(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Utilizing the Silicon Valley Site established in FY2016, eightstudents were dispatched for the US Silicon Valley Internship
Program. In addition, a new graduate course “ICT Global Venture
Factory” was conducted as two-way classes utilizing the Silicon
Valley office. Moreover, in the ICT Global Venture Factory, weoffered global classes by inviting renowned speakers from SRI.
*No. of Outbound/ Inbound Students under Agreement
Outbound 30 students, Inbound 28 students

number of students with study abroad and/or overseas internshipexperience, effectively utilize the overseas bases being prepared in
Silicon Valley and other locations as a bases for remote lectures
for entrepreneurial courses, and for collecting/disseminating
information. Further, strengthen the overseas internship programsand various partnerships, etc.

B

The Junior College(i)-1 Check and evaluate the curriculum on a continuing basis to makeit suitable to contemporary and social needs, and more effective
and efficient.

B

The Junior College(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)a. At the Department of Industrial Information Sciences, we
Implementing continuous check and evaluation on the curriculum,
reviewed the curriculum based on the students’ needs. It led toefficient and effective curriculum structure was formed aiming at
improve curriculum. At the Department of Food and Nutritionsocial/timely needs. Therefore, the plans were achieved.
Sciences, we implemented preparatory courses for Food Specialist
Certificate Examination and Nutritionist Skill Accreditation
Examination. Meanwhile, we invited nutritionists of various
positions to offer special lectures, and conducted facility tours.
b. In the process of receiving Evaluations for Junior College
Accreditation, we started discussing the system for the periodical
internal quality assurance.
c. In accordance with the reform of the Department of Early
Childhood Education followed by the reexamination on theteaching programs, we strove to develop the curriculum thatmatches the societal/timely needs.

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(i)-1 a. Review and evaluate the curriculums from the perspective of(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
a. At the Department of Industrial Information Sciences, we
inspected the status of students’ registration for each course. At the
Department of Food and Nutrition Sciences, we provided
preparatory courses for the Examination for Food Specialist
Certification Examination operated by Japan Association for FoodSpecialist, and the Nutritionist Skill Accreditation Examination
operated by the Nutritionist Development Institute Association. In
addition, we invited nutritionists of various positions to offer
special lectures, and conducted tours on food-service facilities.
Further, we strove to further cultivate students’ interests andcuriosity in food and diet through participation in the local
municipalities’ events related to foods.
b. Based on the results of Junior College Accreditation Evaluation,
we discussed the system for the quality assurance that eachdepartment will discuss its own quality assurance annually and theresults will be consolidated at the Evaluation Committee.
c. The Department of Early Childhood Education reviewed thestructure of curriculum and faculty members towards
reauthorization of teaching programs due to the introduction of
new teaching programs starting from FY2019. Collection of
information and concrete measures were considered regarding thepossible curriculum changes on the nursery school teacher andsocial welfare worker development programs.

achievement of educational goals. Further, collect and analyze
information of social conditions regarding qualifications related tothe specialty areas of the JCD, and investigate and look into
matters regarding qualification.
b. Being on a constant lookout on ever-changing social needs,
discuss how to assure the quality of students' academic
achievements from the perspectives of educational goals andadmission policies.
c. Students are able to acquire three licenses at the department of
Early Childhood Education. Provide a careful and detailed course
registration guidance to avoid students' overburden.

(i)-2 In order to help students to have purposes for learning and future
paths, and register for courses according to their purposes, develop
systematic curriculums and show students typical models of course
registration.

B

B

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(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
The Academic Affairs and Welfare Committee members of each Each department gave an instruction on course registration based
department/course gave an instruction on course registration based on the course taking model at the guidance for new students andon the course taking model at the guidance for new students and the first/second semester guidance. Regarding the actual situation
the first/second semester guidance. We verified the penetration of of course registration, we verified the penetration of course
course registration instruction, and enhanced the content ofregistration instruction, and improved the instruction by sharing
instruction.
information within each department.
At the Department of Social Welfare Sciences, in FY2015, major At the Department of Early Childhood Education, we conductedcurriculum review was conducted in order to restructure themaintenance and check on operational management of thedepartment into the department focusing on the acquisition of 2nd curriculum focusing on the acquisition of the 2nd category
category kindergarten teaching license.
kindergarten teaching license.
In accordance with the drastic curriculum change into the
As above, we mostly achieved the plans.
Department of Early Childhood Education followed by thereexamination on the teacher training course, we strove toformulate the curriculum that matches the timely/societal needs.

36JCD(i)-2 Inform students of purposes, content, goals and assessment(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
The Academic Affairs and Welfare Committee members of eachdepartment/course gave an explanation on the curriculum policy
and an instruction on course registration based on the course
taking model at the guidance for new students and the first/second
semester guidance. Verifying penetration status of courseregistration instructions, we enhanced the content of instructions
by sharing information within each division. Especially at the
Department of Early Childhood Education, we confirmed/verified
students' motivation toward study and eligibility for certificatesthrough exercises/practices for the courses related to certificate
acquisition. Further, we organized the fair for supporting disabled
people, conducting talkfest with personnel from welfare
institutions of Aizuwakamatsu city.

standards of each course through syllabuses, etc.
Create course-registration models corresponding to students’ goalsof their study to provide them with relevant advice right after theadmissions and at guidance meetings each semester.
Also, try to grasp the status of students' registration in order toimprove the advice provided for students regarding course
registration.

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(i)-3 Inform students of purposes, content, goals and assessment(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)a. On the syllabus, each class’s contents, plan, textbook, reference
book, grade evaluation, and learning achievement goal wereclearly stated. And these were released on the intranet and UoA
official website. We instructed students to check syllabus uponcourse registration.
b. The course-registration model was created depending onlearning objectives. That was shown upon admission and first andsecond term guidance sessions, and course-registration instruction
was conducted.

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standards of each course through syllabuses, so that students canuse such information for their course planning.

(i)-3 a. Clearly state and open "content," "plan," "textbook," "book for(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
a. On the syllabus, each class’s contents, plan, textbook, reference
book, grade evaluation, and learning achievement goal wereclearly stated. And these were released on the intranet and UoA
official website. We instructed students to check syllabus uponcourse registration.
b. The course-registration model was created depending onlearning objectives. That was shown upon admission and first andsecond term guidance sessions, and course-registration instruction
was conducted.

reference," "academic assessment standard" and "attainment
goals" of each course in the syllabus.
b. Give guidance on course registration at the beginning of an
academic year. Instructors must provide course information in thefirst class session.

(i)-4 Clearly show students assessment standards and attainment goals,(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
Academic grade standards and learning goals were clearly shownon the syllabus and widely informed through guidance sessions,etc. Toward the installation of GPA system, we discussed its
installation to next period computer system. We need to further
discuss the ways of utilizing GPA.

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and carry out fair and appropriate assessment.

(i)-4 Further clarify grade assessment standards and attainment goals,

certificates for those who apply for them.

B

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(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
Academic grade standards and learning goals were clearly shownon the syllabus and widely informed through guidance sessions,etc. Toward the installation of GPA system, we discussed its
installation to next period computer system. Although we need tofurther discuss the ways of utilizing GPA, we mostly achieved theplans.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Academic grade standards and learning goals were clearly shownon the syllabus and widely informed through guidance sessions,etc. Toward the installation of GPA system, we discussed its
installation to next period computer system.

look into establishment of an appropriate assessment system, suchas GPA (Grade Point Average; assessment criteria widely used in
the Europe and US) to put it into practice.

(i)-5 Aim at 100% success rate in acquisition of relevant licenses and(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
Course objectives, contents, achievement goals, andgrade/evaluation criteria are published on the syllabus. They areuseful for students’ course registration. The Course-registration
model is expected to enhance instructions. Therefore, the plans
were achieved.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)Passing rate of the 2nd-grade architect certificate among students The passing rate among those who wish to obtain license or
who are in the Department of Industrial Information Sciences and certificate almost achieved the goals. Therefore, the plans werewish to obtain the certificate was 100%. In usual year, passing rate achieved.
of the Nutritionist license and NR/Nutritious Supplement Advisor
Accreditation Examination-taking Eligibility Certificate among
students who wish to obtain these was 100%. Passing rate of theFood Specialist Accreditation Examination-taking Certificate
among those who wish to obtain the certificate (General) was
100%. The Food Nutrition Science Exercise (Application) was
held by all faculty members as test preparatory course for thecertificates mentioned above.
In the Department of Social Welfare Sciences, students are able toacquire the class 2 kindergarten teacher's license. The teacher
training curriculum committee was newly established, making
efforts to develop high-quality curriculum by using a course
registration record. In addition, in “teaching/childcare practice
exercises”, we made efforts for development of high-quality
teachers using a course registration record.

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(i)-5 Aim at 100 % success rate in acquisition of the licenses listed(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Pass rate for the Nutritionist license and NR/Nutritious
Supplement Advisor Accreditation Examination-taking Eligibility
Certificate among students who wish to obtain these was 97.8%.
The Food Nutrition Science Exercise (Application) was held by all
faculty members as test preparatory course for the Nutritionist
license and NR/Nutritious Supplement Advisor Accreditation
Examination-taking Eligibility Certificate.
At the Department of Early Childhood Education, we strove to
make high-quality teacher development curriculum at the teacher
training curriculum committee and in “teaching/childcare practice
exercises”, by using a course registration record. Pass rate for the
Nursery school teacher’s license and the class 2 kindergarten
teacher's license among students who wish to obtain these licenses
were 100% respectively.

below and nurture quality professionals:(1) Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences: Nutritionist,
eligibility to take the qualification examinations for
NR/supplement advisors and food specialists. Maintain high passrate, upper rank, and high success rate. In order to improve those
rates and rank more, continuously provide learning guidance
through "Food Science and Nutrition Exercise”course andexamine its contents and composition for improvement.
(2) Department of Early Childhood Education: Nursery school
teacher and eligibility to take the qualification examination forsocial workers. In addition, students are able to acquire the class 2
kindergarten teacher's license newly. Set up a teacher training
curriculum committee and try to make high quality curriculum byusing a course registration record. Regarding the social worker's
qualification, discuss students' support system.

(ii)-1 Further improve general education courses, specialized courses
and career education.

B(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)a. In general education courses, we mandated students to earn at In general education courses, we strove to teach the diversity ofleast two credits for English courses. Per department, the required knowledge and values. Regarding English-related courses, we
number of credits from general education courses was set. By
supported students who do not have confidence in fundamental
doing this, we taught students about diversity of value andskills through “Fundamental English.”knowledge of multiple fields. Further, targeting students who do
Holding cultural lectures every year, we invited external lecturers
not have confidence in English skills, we supported them through in the Career Development Theory and each department’s lectures“Fundamental English.”and exercise courses. At the same time, we conducted careerb. At cultural lectures, there were various themes such as regional guidance and internships. Through these initiatives, we strove tohistory, mental health, or food safety. At the Career Development foster wide social refinement, a sense of ethics, social abilities,
Theory and each department’s lectures and exercise courses,
career perspectives, etc.
external lecturers were invited to provide opportunities to have
In the local project exercises, GT seminar, and special exercises,
students listen to talks of specialized field being taught fromwe provided opportunities to directly interact with local people
various perspectives. Through career guidance and internships, we and strove to develop social abilities and a sense of ethics. As
strove to foster wide social refinement, a sense of ethics, social
above, the plans were achieved.
abilities, career perspectives, etc.
c. In the local project exercises, GT seminar, and special exercises,
we provided opportunities to directly interact with local people,
making efforts to develop social abilities and a sense of ethics.

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B

(ii)-1 a. Foster students' intellectual ability and reason through(FY 2017 Implementation Status)a. In general education courses, we strove to teach students
knowledge of multiple fields and the diversity of values. Regarding
English-related courses, we supported students who do not haveconfidence in fundamental skills through “Fundamental English.”
Further, we resumed offering the philosophy course “Human andThoughts” which have not been offered for a long time, for further
enhancing the general education courses.
b. At cultural lectures, we conducted the lecture with the theme“meteorological phenomenon and disaster of Fukushima
Prefecture” offered by the deputy general of the Fukushimameteorological observatory. Further, at the Career Development
Theory and each department’s lectures and exercise courses,
external lecturers were invited, providing opportunities to havestudents listen to the talks of specialized field taught from various
perspectives. Through career guidance and internships, we strove
to foster wide social refinement, a sense of ethics, social abilities,
career perspectives, etc.
c. In the local project exercises, GT seminar, and special exercises,
we provided opportunities to directly interact with local people,
aiming at developing social abilities and a sense of ethics.
Conducting the local project exercises at the Department ofIndustrial Information Sciences, students worked on solving
regional challenges in collaboration with the UoA, by utilizing thefield of expertise of each collage/university.
At the Department of Food and Nutrition Sciences, we conducted
career guidance session in January to make students’
consciousness toward career activities built earlier. At the
Department of Early Childhood Education, we invited special
lecturers in “early childhood education fundamental exercise I &II” to conduct lectures about the history of Aizu and its earlychildhood education, and revitalization support and childhood
education. Further, we conducted “Job hunting fair for nurseryteachers”, in collaboration with the Child Support Division of
Fukushima Prefecture.

fundamental courses and other department courses as a freeelective subject, which impart wide knowledge and views, andspecialized courses, which nurture students' deeper understanding.
b. Nurture students' culture, morality, social awareness, and careerview through lectures, internship programs, career guidance, andworkshops, etc., while promoting career education in "Seminar
Activitity" and "Career Development "course. In order for students
to have an early motivation toward their future path, change
Career Guidance schedule from April for the second year students
to February for the first year students in accordance with the timeof job hunting.
c. Utilize "Regional Project Workshops," "Graduation Research
Seminars," "Graduation Research," and "Special Workshops" asopportunities for students to communicate with local citizens andfoster their social awareness and sense of ethics.

B(ii)-2 Promote practical and hands-on education through problemfinding/solving activities to achieve the educational goals, andensure the quality of education.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)a. Mainly through Graduation Research Seminars, Graduation
In order to realize educational goals, issue-detecting/issue
Research, Special Workshops, Regional Project Workshops, and solving-type hands-on/practical education was enriched.
Special Workshops for Revitalization Support etc. we developed Regarding correlation between educational quality and GPA, westudents’ skills to verify local and societal issues and propose their have a concern on clarifying objectives (of installing and using
solutions, deductive abilities, application skills, creativeness, and GPA) and need further discussions. However, the plan was almost
practical skills.
achieved.
b. At the enrollment and first/second semester guidance, we
thoroughly informed the aim of the education/research at the JCD,
curriculum policy, and diploma policy.
Faculty members, especially those appointed as Academic Affairs
and Welfare Committee members, motivated students to beorganized in their course registration for each department while
encouraging them to register for a variety of courses.
C. Regarding educational quality, we discussed the correlation
between GPA and the assurance of the quality of students'
academic achievements which is based on our
educational/research goals and admission policy.

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(ii)-2 a. Let students clarify the regional/social issues and propose their(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Mainly through Graduation Research Seminars, Graduation
Research, Special Workshops, Regional Project Workshops, andSpecial Workshops for Revitalization Support etc. we developed
students’ skills to verify local and societal issues and propose theirsolutions, deductive abilities, application skills, creativeness, andpractical skills.
In the “Special Workshops for Revitalization Support” of the
Department of Early Childhood Education, we invited various
individuals including disaster victims of Iwaki City,
Superintendent of Education of Okuma Town, and those who areleading revitalization support, to conduct special exercises.
b. At the enrollment and first/second semester guidance,
instructions on course registration were given based on the aim of
the education/research at the college and each division. Faculty
members motivated students to be organized in their course
registration while encouraging them to register for a variety ofcourses.
c. Regarding educational quality, we discussed the correlation
between GPA and the assurance of the quality of students'
academic achievements which is based on our
educational/research goals and admission policy. There is a needto continue discussing how to utilize GPA.
At the Department of Early Childhood Education, the Teacher
Development Curriculum Committee was established anddiscussed the improvement of educational quality.

own solutions in "Graduation Research Seminars," "Graduation
Research," "Special Workshops," "Regional Project Workshops,"
and "Special Workshops for Revitalization Support" etc. so thatthey can acquire not only knowledge and basic skills but also
creativity, applied and practical skills.
b. Give guidance on course registration upon admission and at the
beginning of each semester based on the educational goals of eachdepartment. Faculty members, especially those appointed as
Academic Affairs and Welfare Committee members, shallmotivate students to be organized in their course registration foreach department, while encouraging them to register a variety ofcourses. Further, grasp how far the instruction is spread out andimprove its effect.
c. Regarding educational quality, discuss how to assure the qualityof students' academic achievements, taking into account our
education/research goals and admission policy. Further, strengthen
the linkage with part-time lecturer.

(ii)-3 Aim at advancement of students’ English language skills through(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
We installed the e-learning system “engeng” for self-learning. We
had all students to register for the system every year. By
proactively recommending students to use the system in classes,
we strove to improve students’ English skills. At the same time,
aiming at testing students’ learning outcome and improving theirmotivation toward study, faculty and administrative members
provided information on English tests, encouraging them to takethese tests. However, the number of students who took the tests
was 18 for AY2012, 9 for AY2013, 6 for AY2014, 21 for
AY2015, and 8 for 2016.

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introduction of an e-learning system which supports students’ selflearning.

(ii)-3 In order to improve students' English proficiency level, encourage

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(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
All (321) students registered for the e-learning system (engeng).
Among these students, 45 students who passed therecommendation-based admission registered for the system before
enrollment. As well as encouraging the proactive utilization of thesystem during classes, information on various English tests wasprovided by faculty and administrative members. Despite these
efforts, only one student took the test.
A gross total access number to the system was 3,218 (only JCD).
The contract on e-learning system (engeng) has expired in June.

all students to register for the e-learning system. Aim to increase
the number of students who take English proficiency tests to 50 orover by taking some measures to motivate more students to takesuch tests.

(iii)- Taking advantage of the College’s characteristics, carry out small1 group instruction to give students attentive care with an emphasis

Ｂ(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)Aiming to improve students’ English skills, e-learning system wasinstalled for self-learning English. As well as encouraging theproactive utilization of the system during classes, faculty andadministrative members provided information on each English
test. Despite these efforts, the number of examinees was only a
few to twenty students every year. Therefore, clear achievements
could not be figured out.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
Each department’s Graduation Research, exercises, etc. wereconducted focusing on a small-size class and mutualcommunication.

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on communication between faculty and individual students.

50(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
Implementing small-size classes and focusing on mutualcommunication, we did well-tailored education to individual
students. Therefore, the plan was almost completed.

(iii)- In "Graduation Research Seminars," "Graduation Research,"
1 "Special Workshops" and "Practical Training/Workshops," carry(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
In Graduation Research, Practical Training/Workshops, etc., we
carried out small group instruction which emphasizes on mutualcommunication.
The Department of Early Childhood Education has two mandatory
foundation courses at the 1st year. Mutual communication at asmall-class size was quite supportive for learning and life.

out small-group instruction which emphasizes on mutualcommunication.

(iii)- Develop diverse teaching methods, taking into account effective
2 use of audio-visual materials, computers and network machines,etc.

(iii)- a. Conduct evaluation of all courses by students, clarify issues in
2 teaching methods, and work to improve teaching methods through

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(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
a. Based on the “class evaluation by students,” problems ofteaching method was verified. Through FD activities, etc., eachfaculty member worked to make improvements.
b. Teaching methods utilizing ICT devices were developed. We
also promoted investigation/discussion on new methods forutilizing them. For promoting effective utilization of visual aids foreducation, we made efforts to increase the use of network devices
including projectors, PCs, and clicker.
c. At the New Student Computer Guidance, we explained how to
use internal portal site; Pota. We promoted use of the portal site
for overall campus life. We conducted information/network
literacy education. A video “Movies for understanding information
security measures” was used for security measure training in order
to increase media literacy skills.

FD activities. Further, try more active operation of the "FDactivities."b. Deploy teaching methods using various ICT equipment, andlook into innovative use of such equipment in order to proceed atrial use.

(iii)- In order to help students develop their communication skills,
3 provide students with various learning opportunities, such as

Ｂ(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)a. Based on the “class evaluation by students,” learning and
We promoted various teaching methods including those utilizing
instruction method was verified. Through FD activities,
AV materials, computer network devices, etc. Therefore, the plan
improvement was promoted.
was almost achieved.
b. ICT was used for teaching. Efficient and effective conduct ofclasses was implemented. Visual aids for education were usedeffectively and efficiently. We used clicker and other network
devices more often. At the Department of Early Childhood
Education, students worked on making electric version of picturecard show in the course “Expression”.
c. At the New Student Computer Guidance, we accounted for how
to use internal portal site; Pota. We promoted use of the portal site
for overall campus life. We conducted information/network
literacy education. “Movies for knowing information security
measures” was used for security measure training in order toincrease media literacy skills.

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JCD(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)a. Internship Preliminary Explanatory Session was conducted at
Implementation of internship, student-led practical education, andeach division. Before conducting internships, preliminary
hands-on education were provided to students as various learning
instruction session was also given. The number of participant
opportunities. It contributed on increasing communication skills
companies/students in spring/summer internships keeps its
among students. Therefore, the plan was achieved.
increasing trend. These opportunities made students to gain views
toward occupation and works. In the second semester, we held
Internship Report Session by inviting personnel from the institutes
accepting interns. In this event, students who participated ininternships gave a report and proactively exchanged opinions with
the institutes.
b. In FY2015, the Local Hands-on Research Project wasestablished. Graduation Research Seminar, exercises, local project
exercises, and revitalization support special exercise wereconducted. Student-led practical education and hands-on
education were promoted as further proactive and enhanced
activities. The result was released at report sessions and open
presentation session in local areas in addition to publicity on theWeb, newspaper, TV, etc.

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internship programs, student-participatory and hands-on
education.

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(iii)- Help students develop their communication skills through3 practical student-participatory education (surveys, opinion(FY 2017 Implementation Status)a. Internship Preliminary Explanatory Session was conducted ateach division. We added explanations about “F-turn internshippromotion project” organized by Fukushima Prefecture. Before
conducting internships, we conducted preliminary instruction
sessions. 42 companies and 36 students participated in springinternship, and 106 companies and 86 students participated insummer internship. These opportunities made students to gain
views toward occupation and works. In the second semester, we
held Internship Report Session by inviting personnel from theinstitutes accepting interns. In this event, students who participatedin internships gave a report and proactively exchanged opinionswith the institutes.
b. Through the “Local Hands-on Research Project”, we further
enhanced and promoted the proactive activity of the student-led
practical education and hands-on education (including
investigation, exchange of opinions, achievement reportpresentations, etc.) which are implemented in Graduation
Research Seminar, exercises, regional project exercises andRevitalization Support Special Exercises. These results werereleased at report sessions and open presentation session held on
campus and in local areas, as well as posting on the web,newspaper ads, TV, exhibitions, etc.

exchange sessions, achievement presentations, etc. at outsideorganizations concerned/in the target regions) in "Graduation
Research Seminars," "Exercise Classes," "Regional ProjectWorkshops," and "Special Workshops for Revitalization Support."

B

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3. Evaluation by Item
SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN

FY 2017 ANNUAL PLAN

Evaluation

Status of Achievement and Reasons
I Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of the Quality of Education/Research
Conducted at the University
Item

1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding
Education

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 regarding
systems/organizations for conducting educationA

The University of Aizu（i）

Flexibly assign faculty and administrative staff, while reviewing
the current structure of the Undergraduate School to match it withthe undergraduate curriculum.

1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding
Education

MID-TERM(Administrativ ANNUALe
Respon MID-TERM
sibility)(3) Measures for achievement of goals regarding
systems/organizations for conducting education
A

Ｂ

Ｃ

Ｄ

Ａ

Ｂ

Ｃ

Ｄ

Ａ

Ｂ

Ｃ

Ｄ

Ｂ

Ｃ

MID-TERM ANNUAL

ANNUALＡ

MID-TERM

Ａ

3

Ｂ

8

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

ANNUAL

Ａ

3

Ｂ

8

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Ｄ

The University of Aizu
(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We strived to assign faculty members to proper positions based on We appropriately assigned faculty members to positions on thethe opinions from the undergraduate school, the graduate school, intentions from the undergraduate school, graduate school, etc.
etc., and employed faculty members through international open
each fiscal year. As such, we achieved the plan as written.
recruitment each fiscal year in order to build a system forproviding high -quality educations.

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（i）

Ａ

Flexibly assign faculty members based on the plans of theUndergraduate and Graduate Schools.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We strived to assign faculty members to proper positions in the
structure of laboratories by taking the factors such as retirements
into consideration, and employed five faculty members throughinternational open recruitment.

B（ii） Systematically promote faculty search from international
perspectives to maintain the system to offer high quality education.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
We employed faculty members through international open
recruitment each fiscal year.

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(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We were able to recruit excellent faculty members throughinternational open recruitment. As such, we achieved the plan as
written.

B（ii） Recruit excellent faculty through the international open

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We employed five faculty members through international open
recruitment.
○Newly Employed Faculty members

application system.

（iii） Practical measures for encouraging faculty to improvetheir pedagogical capabilities
aa. The Committee for Promotion of Faculty Development (FD)shall continue discussion on how to promote faculty development.
Also conduct student class evaluations on a regular basis, forwhich results will be shared with faculty members teaching
relevant courses, for improvement and advancement of theeducational quality.

B

Ｂ

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(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
During the period of AY2012 to AY2014, we discussed the better The faculty development committee made a project plan anddirection and concrete measures for the improvement of theproperly conducted some activities for FD while checking thefaculty development, and conducted faculty development seminars progress at the later committee meetings. We provided, we heldby external lecturers. In order to create opportunities foropen classes and conducted student class evaluation. In order touniversity-wide discussions regarding active learning, three theimprove educational quality, we provided necessary information.
UoA faculty members reported their experiences of using active
learning system at the training sessions provided by visiting
lecturers in AY2015. We held student meetings for faculty
development twice in AY2016. In regard to the improvement of
the class evaluation system, we decided to disclose the individual
results within the university in addition to the summary ofevaluation results, which had been previously disclosed.
Additionally, we held lectures, training sessions, and open classes.

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【AAS】

a

b

B
（iii） Practical measures for encouraging faculty to improvetheir pedagogical capabilities

Under the leadership of the "Committee for Promotion of Faculty
Development," continue discussion on effective FD activities,
leading to concrete proposals for improving class content andteaching methods.
In particular, besides aiming to hold student FD meetings, aim to
improve the awareness of improving classes amongst faculty
members by having faculty members observe each others classes.
Further, in order to increase response rate of student classevaluations, make sure that all students and faculty members areaware that evaluations are being conducted, and call forcooperation regarding the conduction of said evaluations.

b. Increase transparency in education through improvement of thequality of syllabuses, fair grading policies, disclosure of past examquestions, etc.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
The Committee for the Faculty Development provided
opportunities for the improvement of class content and methods byorganizing an open class week during each quarter so that faculty
members can observe other classes. We held student meetings forthe faculty development (student meeting) twice. In order toimprove the answer rate of the evaluation, we informed every
faculty members and students about student class evaluation andreconsidered the evaluation method.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
We tried to improve the content of syllabi by continuously
conducting activities for the moderation of syllabi until AY2015.
In addition, since there are some classes which are taught bymultiple faculty members and the evaluation criterions are notunified, we almost achieved to unify all items of the syllabi in
AY2016. The evaluation methods between classes in the same
course were discussed at the academic affair committee meetingand it was reported at the faculty assembly meeting.

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b

To promote fair evaluation methods, aim to unify evaluation
methods between multiple instructors of the same course. Further,make sure that the content designed by the university is clearystated in syllabi.

(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)Previously, the description method for writing the syllabi were notunified between classes. In order to improve the quality of syllabi,
we unified the description method of writing contents such as
evaluation criterions in all syllabi, and it improved thetransparency of the syllabi(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
To grade students’ academic performance fairly, we instructedeach of faculty members who teach the same course with otherfaculty members to unify their evaluation criterions of the course.
In addition, for the improvement of the syllabi, we discussed thecontent of syllabi such as evaluation method which should bespecified in the syllabi. The all content written in the syllabi was
confirmed and corrected by faculty members from the working
group, etc. if there were any errors.

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（iv） Continue improving computer network systems of the University(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
Since AY2012, one of the computer system 1, 2, and 3 wasBased on the discussion on the modality of the educational
successively updated every year, and the network system wascomputer environment and the trend of computer technology, we
updated in AY2015. When the network system was updated inhave been promoting to create an ideal environment for the
AY2012, we introduced campus wireless network system. By
characteristic and the educational purposes of the university. We
conducting system updates and environmental arrangement in a
successfully improved study environment by reviewing andsystematic manner such as the reinforcement of the external
optimizing the terminal and sever arrangement for the formulation
connection to 10G in April 2016, renewal of terminals for students of the requirement when each system was obtained, andand faculty members and promoting the virtual server system
continuing the maintenances of educational software, etc. Because
while updating computer system 1 in March 2017, we providedof the fact that we greatly cut the budget without making the level
and improved environment necessary for education and research. of environmental improvement lower, we assume that our
Additionally, we continued to discuss the modality of theperformances were more than what we planned in the mid-term
computer systems.
plan.

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to increase students’ usability and motivation to study.

（iv） Taking into account the latest IT trends,investigate and propose(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We created a modern educational and research environment by
updating computer system 2 and 3 (used for mail system, fileserver, exercise room 3,4,5, and 6, iLab 1 and 2, and CALL1 and
2.) In addition, we successfully made a massive cut in the budget
by reviewing the procurement specifications. We promoted
maintenances to reinforce external connections in April 2018.

the computer/network environment necessary for nurturing thespecialists who represent the future of computer science andengineering. Further, improve the computer systems in Computer
Exercise Rooms 1 and 2, CALL 1 and 2, Hardware Workshops 1,
2, 3, and 4, lecture rooms, and faculty offices.

B

The Junior College（i）

In order to improve the educational methods and contents,
increase flexibility in positioning of faculty and administrative staff
from an overall perspective.

B

A

Ｂ

Ｂ

A

A

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We assigned instructors necessary for offering general courses (11 By assigning faculty members flexibly from the point of university’courses by faculty members from each department and 23 courses s view, we improved educational methods, contents, etc. As such,by part-time lecturers.)
we mostly achieved the plan as written.

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（i）

A
The Junior College

To develop human resource based on local needs, flexibly assign
faculty members to basic general education/elective courses, froma comprehensive perspective. Enrich the implementation system of
education.

（ii） Strengthen interdepartmental collaboration in education.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We assigned instructors necessary for offering general courses (11courses by faculty members from each department and 25 courses
by part-time lecturers.)(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
We actively conducted graduation works with interdepartmental
collaboration. Additionally, in the Regional Project Exercise
course established as a general course for all departments, we
promoted mutual interdepartmental collaboration in reference tothe contract projects of the center for the regional vitalization.

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JCD（ii） (ii-1) Through the courses, "Graduation Research," "Regional(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We actively conducted graduation works with interdepartmental
collaboration and promoted the mutual interdepartmental
collaboration in the Regional Project Exercise course established
as a general course for all department. As such, we achieved theplan as written.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)(b-1) We conducted graduation works, etc. with interdepartmental
collaboration. In addition, we strived for the interdepartmental
collaboration by establishing the Regional Project Exercise course
as a general course for all department.
(b-2) In the Regional Practical Research Project of the center forvitalization, we also strived for interdepartmental collaboration inorder to comply with contents of the project while improving
educational contents related to the region through a practicallearning and education.

Project Workshops" and "Special Workshops for Revitalization
Support," promote educational collaboration among departments.
(ii-2) Make efforts to deepen inter-department educational
collaboration via projects conducted by the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities.

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（iii） In order to promote effective and efficient education, carry out(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
For the realization of effective and efficient education, we
promoted ICT and reformed the infrastructure such as network,
PCs, servers within the planned period. We improved classroom
environment in particular such as instruction and wireless LAN
environment in order to be enable to correspondent to various
media and mobile devices. In addition, we reinforced network
connections for the educational expansion by utilizing cloudsystem. While striving for the stable operation of the system after
operation, we formulated the system specification by utilizing ICT
based on the technology trend for the system update in FY2018.

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necessary innovation and improvement of facilities, equipment,materials and information, etc.

（iii） Maintain a stable operation which allows students, faculty and(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
In the last year of using the current system, we maintained thestable information environment without occurring any big
troubles. With regard to the new system scheduled to be operated
in FY2018, we held the System Deliberation Committee meeting.
At the meeting, we formulated specifications for each of academic
administration system and infrastructure system, and decided a
provider through technical examinations. When formulating thespecifications, we successfully made the academic administration
system to correspond multi-devices, data federation between
admission and registration data strengthened, etc. In addition, we
successfully reflected the efficiency and rapidity of operations
management of computers at the exercise rooms into theinfrastructure system.

administrative staff to use various information equipment freely on
campus. Collect information on facilities, equipment and theiroperation/management methods for next generation ICT-based
education. Meanwhile, set up an investigative committee and holda meeting of specifications of the next system for its operation in
FY 2018.

（iv） Make use of various evaluation results for improvement of class（iv） Increase the quality and transparency in education while eachof teaching skills.

A

Ｂ

Ｂ

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Each faculty member made improvements necessary for classcontents, teaching methods, evaluation criterions, learning
attainment target, etc. based on studies through the FD activities
such as participating in seminars regarding active learning systemand the evaluation results of student evaluation on classes, theuniversity, etc. to improve educational quality and transparency.

faculty member makes use of "student class evaluations" and"student College evaluations" for improvement of class activities,
teaching methods, assessment criteria and attainment targets.

（v） Organize FD seminars and open classes, aiming at advancement

A(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We made improvements necessary for class contents, teaching
We followed the plan and mostly achieved the plan as written.
methods, evaluation criterions, learning attainment target, etc.
based on the review by utilizing the result of student evaluation onclasses, the university, etc. and studies at various seminars as oneof FD activities. We also strived to improve educational quality
and transparency.

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activities, teaching methods, assessment standards, and learning
goals, and increase the quality and transparency in education.

(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
Including the preparation of the new system scheduled to be
operated in FY2018, we proceeded the introduction and operationof the current system properly. As such, we achieved the plan as
written.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We developed the FD activities utilized the features of the UoA by We followed the plan and mostly achieved the plan as written.
the introduction of a supplemental tool, Clicker for providingsmooth and efficient classes and distributing a FD idea collection
book which is summarized the ideas regarding FD given by eachfaculty to all faculty members. Additionally, in order to improvefaculty members’ ability to lead students in research ethics andmental health, we proactively held seminars offered by external
lecturers and over 90% of faculty members participated in theseminar

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（v） Through promotion of FD activities, encourage faculty members(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We held a FD training session, “Active Learning and Independent
Learning” having a workshop by professor Ryuji Oda from
Yamagata University, who is a committee chairperson ofoperational council for the FD Network Tsubasa Project. In
addition, we held a joint training session in title, “How to deal
with students who has low confidence from the view point of
psychological test <Egogram>,” and part-time lecturers of the
UoA also participated the session in order to improve theirteaching abilities and deepen the understanding of students’mental health.

to improve their teaching abilities. Organize FD seminars making
use of JCD’s characteristics, in order to improve the faculty andadministrative staff’s ability to use diverse teaching approaches.

（vi）

Establish courses for preschool teaching license and prepare foroffering lectures for renewal of the license.

Ｂ

Ｂ

Ｂ

Ｂ

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
For the establishment of the Department of Early Childhood
We established the Department of Early Childhood Education in
Education in April 2016, we held hearings with other universities April 2016. We started preparation for the establishment ofin 2014 and applied for the establishment of the department incertificate renewal courses for teaching licenses in FY2016 andMarch 2015. The establishment of the department was approved in submitted an application in FY2017. As such, we achieved theAugust 2015, and teaching programs of the department wereplan as written.
authorized in November of the year.

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JCD（vi） (vi-1) Enrich books and academic journals related to Teaching.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)(f-1) The goal of establishing courses pertaining to Preschool
Teacher License was achieved.
(f-2) For the establishment of certificate renewal courses for theSecond-class Preschool Teacher License in FY2018, we organizedcourse curriculum, instructors, etc., and submitted an application.

(vi-2) Look into methods for offering training sessions for the
renewal of the class 2 kindergarten teacher's license.

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3. Evaluation by Item
SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN

FY 2017 ANNUAL PLAN

Evaluation

Status of Achievement and Reasons
I Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of the Quality of Education/Research
Conducted at the University
Item

A
（i）

1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding
Education

I Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of the Quality of Education/Research
Conducted at the University

MID-TERM(Administrativ ANNUALe
Respon MID-TERM
Item 1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Education sibility)(4) Measures for achievement of goals regarding student
support(4) Measures for achievement of goals regarding student
support

A Specific measures for improvement of support
systems for learning, life-styles, and extracurricular
activities based on students’ various needs(i) The University of Aizu

A Specific measures for improvement of support
systems for learning, life-styles, and extracurricular
activities based on students’ various needs(i) The University of Aizu

A（i）

a-1 The undergraduate education should support not only students’

Ｂ

Ｃ

Ｄ

Ａ

Ｂ

Ｃ

Ｄ

Ａ

Ｂ

Ｃ

Ｄ

Ｂ

Ｃ

MID-TERM ANNUAL

ANNUALＡ

MID-TERM

Ａ

6

Ｂ

21

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

ANNUAL

Ａ

7

Ｂ

20

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Ｄ

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
By introduction of the Class-mentor system for the 1st and 2ndBy introduction of the Class-mentor system for the 1st and 2ndyear students, we had class mentors joined the student educational year students, we had class mentors joined the student educational
support. We conducted consultations with students on a regularsupport. We conducted consultations with students on a regularbasis in order to check students’ school life and to give thembasis in order to check students’ school life and to give them
advices accordingly. In addition, we made a judgement that we
advices accordingly. For students, we provided advices on theshould push up the schedule of assigning students to GT
allocation of GT supervisors, etc. during office hours, andsupervisors which is usually scheduled in July of the third school Learning Support Staff members of the Learning Support Office,year, and it would be appropriate for us to assign GT supervisors TAs, and SAs also provided advices on students’ study plans, etc.
as mentors for the students in the third school year and after. In
For the early detection and care of students with poor academicorder to assign students to GT supervisor in April of their third
performance, we conducted consultations with those students
school year, we decided to make a decision on the assignment of while cooperating with class mentors, the Learning Support Staff
the GT supervisors in the second semester of the 2nd-yearmembers, the school counselor, school nurse, and career
students. For students, we provided advices on the allocation ofcounselors as needed.
GT supervisors, etc. during office hours, and Learning Support
Staff members of the Learning Support Office, TAs, and SAs also
provided advices on students’ study plans, etc. For the early
detection and care of students with poor academic performance,
we conducted consultations with those students while cooperatingwith class mentors, the Learning Support Staff members, theschool counselor, school nurse, and career counselors as needed.
Additionally, we requested the class mentors to increase thenumber of implementing consultation with their students.

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learning, but also their personality and ability development. For
this purpose, make use of the “class mentor system” and “officehour system” to detect students experiencing severe difficulty withpoor academic performance. In addition to these systems, anotherlearning support scheme, “student advisor system,” shall bestarted.

Ａ

Number of Students with Poor Performance

a-1

Continue discussions regarding the introduction of the creationof freshman education courses for new students, and theintroduction of the mentor system. Further, aim at sharing
information between each relevant section and strive to implement
more prompt student support.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Educational subjects for the 1st-year students will be offered in
2018.
With regard to early detection and care of students with poor
academic performance, we strived to support those students
promptly by sharing the information on the results of consultation
with students with relevant people.
Number of Students with Poor Academic Performance

Ｂ

58

Ｂ

a-2 Also, provide students with learning support and advice on course

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【SHWS
】

planning, making use of the Office for Learning Support. The
Office for Learning Support is open on a steady basis and haslearning support staff and teaching assistants (TAs). Functions of
the Office for Learning Support shall be further improved.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
In order to offer learning support through business hours of the
Learning Support Office on weekends and math supplemental
lectures just before exam terms, Learning Support Staff, TA, andSA were assigned. Questionnaire was conducted. Discussion was
conducted for enhancing supports. As a place to practicepresentation for academic conferences and graduation theses, LT
Talks were held several times after FY2015.

(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We achieved the plan as written.

Number of Users, etc.
Open Hours: 9:00a.m.-7:00p.m. on weekdays (Open hours forweekends are determined separately)

Survey Results
Purpose of Utilization

Satisfaction Ratea-2 (a) Open the "Office for Learning Support" from the 1st class(FY 2017 Implementation Status)(a) While utilizing TAs/SAs (student advisors), the two of
Learning Support Staff from the Learning Support Officesupported students who have fears or anxiety about their conditionof learning.
We continued to open classrooms on weekends during
examination period, provide supplemental classes of Mathematics,
and hold LT Talks.

period to one hour after the last class period. Further, station
learning support staff and TAs and SAs （student advisors） toprovide learning support to students, such as pre-exam makeup
classes and opening the office on Saturdays.
(b) Conduct surveys of students who use the services and ask
their opinions. Further, discuss ways to further improve thesupport provided.
(c） In order to allow it to serve a double function as the Office for
Global Learning Support, hire TAs and SAs who speak English.

Number of Users, etc. *As of the end of FeburaryOpen Hours: 9:00a.m.- 7:00p.m.

(b) In order to improve students support, we corrected a basic datethrough the surveys with student users and directly held hearings
with students. In addition, because there were many questions
regarding programming, we provided supplemental lectures ofprogramming in addition to those of Mathematic in FY2017.
- Result of User Survey
Purpose of Utilization *As of the end of Feburary

Satisfaction Level *As of the end of Feburary(c) We employed students who are proficient in English as a SA or
TA. Additionally, it was decided that Learning Support Staff
members will answer questions, etc. from international students,
however, there was not many international students visited at the
Learning Support Office.

Ｂ

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b

With regard to lifestyle and health counseling, a counselor(Student Consultation 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 shall cooperatively work
for students. Discuss establishment of a more efficient counselingsystem.

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【SHWS
】

b

c

In order to provide students with effective support, the Student
Counselor, nurse, Grievance Counselors, faculty, and Student
Affairs Division staff should collaborate to respond to students inneed of support. Further, hold meetings of the student support
working group as needed in order to share information between
each of these staff members.

Basically, counseling shall be done on a student-counselor basis.
However, in order to detect and care 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 throughconsultation, etc.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Nurse’s Office: Students were provided coaching and consultation
to keep in shape. Counseling Office: Counseling regarding
concerns and trouble of students in everyday school life wasprovided. We continued having staff members concerned sit in topromote their cooperation when students were provided face-toface counseling. In addition, a shared holder was created to makeprevious record of consultation accessible for quick check in aneffort to share information among them.

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【SHWS
】

c

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
Appropriate advice was provided corresponding to individual
We achieved the plan as written.
students at the Nurse’s Office and the Student Counseling Office.
When SAD staff members talked to students, they asked the nurse
and/or the counselor to sit in as necessary to promote cooperation
among staff members concerned. Further, at the Student Support
Working Group meetings held in line with implementation of thestudent lifestyle survey, members of the WG exchanged opinions
on the trend of current students and individual matters to share
information.

(c-1) Depending on grades of each semester, meet with relevant
students to talk about their difficulties. If necessary, the Student
Affairs Division, the Student Counselor, the Office for Learning
Support and students' guardians will work together to solve
problems.
(c-2) Cooperating with the UoA Support Association and Alumni
Association, hold meetings to exchange opinions with students
and guardians, taking the opportunity of the University Festival,
and share information.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)(c-1) In order to prevent and to take measures for academic
underachievement, the Student Affairs Division, faculty members,
the Student Counseling Office, Office for Learning Support andOffice for Employment Support strived to share information,
closely communicated each other and cooperatively provided
students with optimal instructions. Further, we provided guardianswith necessary information as needed and asked them to sit in theface-to-face talk with their child to promote cooperation eachother.
(c-2) As part of the university festival, the explanatory meeting foruniversity-bound students, the job-seeking explanatory meeting forparents and individual consultation meetings were held incooperation with the Supporters’ Association and the Alumni
Association.

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Ｂ

Ｂ

Ｂ

Ｂ

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
Based on academic performance per semester, we had face to
We achieved the plan as written.
face-meetings with underachieving students. We provided relevant
information to their guardians asking them to sit in the talks withthe students as well. We had the counselor, nurse, staff of the
Office for Learning Support and faculty members concerned sit inwith students as needed to promote their cooperation. In line withthe university festival, the explanatory meetings and individual
consultation sessions, etc. were held in cooperation with the
Supporters’ Association.

dMake efforts to reduce students’ financial strain.

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SAD
【SHWS
】

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
Tuition waiver, targeting at victims of the earthquake disaster as well, was
We achieved the plan as written.
implemented within the budget. Since FY2015, the ratio of the total amount for
tuition waiver has been expanded from 2.0% to 2.5% of the tuition income
budget. Doctoral students within the standard enrollment years werecommissioned as RAs based on applications made by faculty members. We
supported students by making use of a variety of scholarship programs,
providing students with relevant information in a timely manner.
- DDP Scholarship Program(The number of students who received the scholarship and who were exemptedfrom tuition in the table shows the total number of students, respectively.)- International IT Nisshinkan Scholarship Program(The number in the table shows the total number of students for eachcategories.)*The number of students who were exempted from the tuitions in this category
was integrated into those in the DDP category.

- Number of Integrated Five-year Program Scholarship Recipientsd(d-1) Maintain the tuition exemption measures for students,
including those who are victims of disasters.
(d-2) Implement the RA System.
(d-3) Utilize scholarships for the Dual Degree Program,International IT Nisshinkan and the Five-Year Program.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)(d-1) In order to take some of the financial burden off of students,
the tuition waiver program was implemented. The tuition waiver
was also implemented for victims of the Great East Japan
Earthquake Disaster.
(d-2) We actively utilized the RA System and had 27 doctoral
students work as RAs.
(d-3)
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Proactively support students’ extra-curricular activities, given thatstudents learn social values and how to get along with people ofdifferent ages and characteristics through extra-curricular
activities, and mature as human beings.

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Cooperate with the UoA Support Association, which is organizedof students' guardians, and support students' extracurricular
activities and their social contribution.
Carry out support activities at Somei House and improve its
facilities to help students develop their sociality throughcommunal living.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
In order to improve students’ school life and social action
We achieved the plan as written.
programs in cooperation with the UoA Supporters Association, we
supported students in operating the Student Council, holding
school festival, discounting breakfast ticket, and subsidizing
expenses of encouraging students to improve their skills by using
TOEIC exams, acquiring information processing certificate, etc.,
job searching activities, volunteer activities. With regard tocommutation breakfast tickets in particular, we sold the ticket tostudents for 1,000-yen in December and January. The numbers oftickets sold were 166 in December and 104 in January. It leaded to
improve students’ eating habits and increase in the percentage ofstudents’ attendances in classes. Additionally, we assigned
assistants for Somei House residences at Somei House in order tosupport and advise the residences for a smooth communal living
and for the implementation of emergency drills for the Somei
House residences.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
In order to improve students’ school life and social action
programs in cooperation with the UoA Supporters Association, we
continuously supported students in operating the Student Council,
holding school festival, discounting breakfast ticket, andsubsidizing expenses of encouraging students to improve theirskills by using TOEIC exams, acquiring information processing
certificate, etc., job searching activities, volunteer activities. With
regard to commutation breakfast tickets, we sold the ticket tostudents for 2,000-yen during a period of April to October, for
2,500-yen after November. There was a month exceeding 100 in
the number of tickets sold. It leaded to improve students’ eating
habits and increase in the percentage of students’ attendances inclasses. Additionally, we continuously assigned assistants forSomei House residences at Somei House in order to support andadvise the residences for a smooth communal living and for the
implementation of emergency drills for the Somei House
residences.

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Promote use of the “Lounge for International Exchange andInformal Discussion” for communication among international
students, Japanese students, faculty and administrative staff
members, and for exchange of various information. Also organize
events to support international students.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
At the Lounge for International Exchange and Informal
We achieved the plan as written.
Discussion, we proactively lent out learning materials of Japanese
language for international students and conducted individual
consultations of study abroad program. As a result, the number ofstudents who were sent to abroad increased from 11 in FY2012 to
29 in FY2016. Additionally, by the active utilization of the Global
Lounge, which was newly established in March of 2014, we wereable to expand the opportunities not only for exchanging opinions
between international and Japanese students, faculty andadministrative staff members, but also for international exchange
and multicultural exchange organized by students. A total numbersof participant students in those exchange events were 204 in
FY2015 and 265 in FY2016. As such, the utilization of the Global
Lounge on campus began to become common. In accordance withthe establishment of the ICT Global Program All-English
Undergraduate Course, we enhanced Japanese language education
for international students and it currently helps daily life and future
career path of international students.

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Work together with the Support Association for International
Students of the University of Aizu (SAISUA) and other outsideorganizations to support international students.

Organize occasions for informal discussion and exchange of
opinions among international students, local people andcompanies.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
The improvement of the study abroad fair and other international
exchange activities helped the significance of the Lounge forInternational Exchange and the Global Lounge seep into students.
The number of cases of consultation on international students’
daily lives and on Japanese students’ study abroad exceeded 100(FY2016:90 cases.) As for Japanese language education, Japaneseclasses were started as regular courses for international students
enrolled in the ICT Global Program All-English Course.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
For international students, we provide scholarship and subsidize
their National Health Insurance expenses in cooperation with
SAISUA. In addition, we provided regional livelihood support tothe students by offering orientation for international students,
Japanese language training seminars, etc. in cooperation with the
Aizu Wakamatsu International Exchange Association. In
accordance with the admission of international students to the
UoA undergraduate school since FY2016, we established a new
supporting system for international students, the Buddy Program
System that Japanese students support international students astheir buddies.

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h

Improve the depth and breadth of the Japanese language learningmaterials for international students displayed/lent out at theLounge for International Exchange and Informal Discussion, as
well as the information provision for Japanese students regarding
study abroad opportunities. In addition, hold exchange events withJapanese students and faculty members, as well as Japanese
language classes as a part of international student support.
Further, proactively leverage the Global Lounge established in
FY2015 and hold exchange events, etc. for international andJapanese students in order to provide more and better
opportunities for student-led international exchange and crosscultural experiences.
In addition, establish the ocourses "Beginning Japanese I and II"
for students participating in the ICT Global Program All-English
Course.

Work together with the Support Association for International
Students of the University of Aizu (SAISUA) to support
international students in their life in Japan.

A

A

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A

(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We achieved the plan as written.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
For international students, we continuously strived to provide
scholarship and subsidize their National Health Insurance
expenses in cooperation with SAISUA. In addition, we improved
orientation for international students and Japanese language
training seminars, etc. in cooperation with the Aizu Wakamatsu
International Exchange Association.
The Buddy Program
2016: Foreign students 11, Japanese students 16
2017: Foreign Students 16, Japanese students 18(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
The Center for Globalization mainly sent international andWe achieved the plan as written
Japanese students to various international events requested by
SAISUA, elementary schools, high schools and local government.
By introducing culture and dietary life of their home countries, we
contributed in an increase of people’s interests in international
exchanges and foreign language. Also, the international students
participated in the events were able to deepen in understanding ofdifferent cultures by learning Japanese culture.

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（ii） The Junior CollegeaCorrectly understand the actual conditions of students’ life-styles
and improve support for learning/life-styles/extra-curricular
activities.

In order to strengthen the learning support, make improvements inlibrary services, such as increasing the number of books, opening
the Library on Saturdays, extending open hours and improving
various retrieval systems.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We conducted the following 33 activities in total regarding the
major local and international exchange of FY2017.
- Community Revitalization Project with university students(We hosted 12 exchange events with people of Nakagoya
community in Minami-aizu town and over 470 people from thecommunity and the UoA students participated.)- At the UoA Open Campus held in Summer and Autumn, we
opened the Office for Promotion of International Strategic
Programs to public. International students introduced their home
towns, and Japanese students who experienced study abroad madepresentations about their experiences.
- International students were invited to events and workshops
hosted by Aizu-Wakamatsu International Association, etc., andthey also proactively participated in other international exchange
events.

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（ii） The Junior College(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
We conducted School Life Survey in April and strived to findactual condition of students’ school life. By the result of thesurvey, we improved equipment and environment of student
housing.

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The Center for Strategy of International Programs and the Support
Association for International Students of the University of Aizu
(SAISUA) will collaborate to hold various exchange events,
aiming to promote exchange between international students local
residents, etc., in order to contribute to international exchange inthe region.

Conduct the "survey regarding student lifestyles" in April andutilize survey results for support of students' everyday life. Try tosupport students' study and life by grasping the status of their parttime job, etc.

(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
By finding actual condition of students’ school life, we improved
equipment, etc. of student housing. In addition, we guided andsupported individual students through consultations. As such, weachieved the goal as written.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We conducted School Life Survey in April and strived to findactual condition of students’ school life. By the result of thesurvey, we improved equipment and environment of student
housing.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
For the improvement of the capacity of book stock to cope withthe shortage of space in the library, there is no progress for the
installation of movable bookshelves. We look into concretemeasures every year to cope with this situation such as disposal oflibrary material and future plans. We open the library on 13
Saturdays and 4 Sundays a year. In addition, we open the library
until eight in the evening on over 150 days, and these efforts help
student to study.

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(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
In order to solve the fundamental problems, we have been actively
under consideration for the measures such as reviewing bookstock, installing movable bookshelves, etc. In addition, we opened
the library for supporting students to study in outside hours, andimproved various book searching systems. As such, we mostly
achieved the plan as written.

ｂ(b-1) Continue to discuss installation of/make requests formovable book stacks to store more books and to strengthen thequake resistance of stacks. Also, due to the establishment of the
Department of Early Childhood Education, relevant librarymaterials will be prepared in a systematic manner.
(b-2) Open the Library on 10 Saturdays and extend the open hours
on 140 days a year to support students’ studies.
(b-3) Taking into account information exchange with libraries ofother universities, work on better methods to offer information to
students to promote use of our library.
(b-4) Move ahead on the improvement of the Learning Commons.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
067. (FY 2017 Implementation Status)(b-1) We continued discussing on the movable bookshelves andfound out floor spaces necessary for the allocation of books
considering safe displaying. In order to consider measures for the
shortage of spaces in the library, we also continued to widely
discuss on the extension of the library building, building a newannex, allocating books at ISTC, etc. While discussing on the
improvement of the capacity of book stock and on enhancement of
the earthquake protection, we disposed 2,243 books and strived toorganize books.
(b-2) For helping students to study, we opened the university
library on Saturdays and extended open hours.
Open on Saturdays
10 daysOpen on Sundays
5 daysExtend of open hours
140 days(b-3) We were assigned to a host of workshop for librarians by the
Fukushima Library Council, and held a workshop in title“Librarians must know! Techniques of creating posters and POPs
for attracting users “by faculty members who teach in designingclasses at the UoA.
(b-4) We continuously discussed on the ideas of an extension of
the library building, building a new annex, etc. for the Learning
Commons (a shared space for study.)

ＢｃGive students attentive support through office hours, individualbased consultation/instruction, and out-of-class instruction(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
By closely sharing students’ information between faculty
By utilizing of various opportunities such as office hours,
members, school counselor, and administrative staff members,
consultation and guidance, guidance after school, we provided
they supported students for their study and students’ life in general supports with sensitivities to individual students. Additionally, we
and solved students’ various problems. Further, in order tostrived for the improvement of the quality of supports for students
improve the quality of support of students, we conductedby conducting workshops for faculty and administrative staff
workshops for faculty and administrative staff members (joint FD members (joint FD activities), etc. As such, we achieved the goal
activities) with the theme of “How to Treat Students” in FY2015“, as written.
“Announcement of the Act for Eliminating Discrimination against
Physically and Mentally to Start in April 1, 2016” and“Understanding and Support of Sexual Minorities on Campus” in
FY2016.

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Think of measures to reduce students’ financial strain.

Promote edification to prevent students from being victimized by
vicious business such as confidence tricks and pyramid-selling
schemes, etc., and for prevention of harassments.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)(c-1) By closely sharing students’ information between faculty
members, school counselor, and administrative staff members,
they supported students for their study and students’ life in generaland solved students’ various problems. There were 29
consultations with 1st-year students, 25 consultations with 2ndyear students in the first semester. The numbers of giving advices
to students were 106 during office hours and 2,272 out of officehours. We also conducted consultation with students who areabsent from the university for long term and supported themproperly.
(c-2) At department conferences of each department, all faculty
members strived to share information on students who took
absents more than three times during the quarter and find thosestudents so that they can support the students promptly.
(c-3) In order to find and solve issues that can occurs duringconsultation with students such as a lack of knowledge, we jointly
conducted a workshop for faculty and administrative staff
members with FD committee. (We used egogram sheet for theworkshop of this fiscal year.)(c-4) For the improvement of the environment that students canfeel comfortable to talk with us, we prepared a softly coloredwaiting room with friendly atmosphere. In addition, we discussed
on the installation of a post for students to request a consultation
with us.

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(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We improved the tuition waiver system to support students having In order to support students with learning difficulties due tofinancial difficulties and took the continuous tuition wavier
financial reasons, we strived to inform the students about themeasure after FY2011 by 2% of the budget amount of tuition
system for exemption tuition and exempted their tuitions by using
revenue for those affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake and 2% of the tuition receipt budget. Further, we conducted reductions
the consequential nuclear accident, etc.
or exemptions of tuition for students who were suffered from theGreat East Japan Earthquake and the consequential nuclear
accident, etc. in FY2011,

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e

(c-1) Members of the Academic Affairs and Welfare Services
Committee, faculty in charge of seminars and Student Counselors
work together to support students, making use of their office hours
for individual consultations, etc.
(c-2) Provide faculty and administrative staff with informationnecessary for counseling students in order to further improve thequality of our student support system.
(c-3) Check issues of students counseling and conduct a training
session for faculty members by cooperating with FD activities.

Continue the tuition waiver system to support students having
financial difficulties or those affected by the Great East Japan
Earthquake and Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant
accidents.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
In order to support students with learning difficulties due tofinancial reasons, we strived to inform the students about thesystem for exemption tuition and exempted tuitions of 17 students(20 students in total) by using 2% of the tuition receipt budget.
Further, we conducted reduction or exemption of tuition for 14
students (28 students in total) who were suffered from the Great
East Japan Earthquake and the consequential nuclear accident, etc.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
At a new student guidance meeting we provided an explanation to e. With regard to vicious business practices, prevention of various
students regarding illegal sales schemes, etc. and how to prevent harassment, utilization of social medias, road safety, etc., wethese troubles, and had the police provide a lecture regarding
increased students’ awareness of crime prevention, road safety,
prevention of crime. Also we conducted a survey on how students etc. by providing lectures, explanations, advertisements, etc.
use social networking service and gave a lecture by an invitedlegal consultant regarding crime prevention and self-defense. We
strived to enhance awareness of crime prevention and traffic
safety, etc. by periodically sending messages to student via website
and e-mail.

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Support student-initiated activities such as extracurricular/student
union/dormitory resident union activities from educational
perspectives.

B B Specific measures for achieving 100% employment rate（i） for students seeking employment（i） The University of Aizu

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)(e-1,3) We organized a lecture by an invited legal consultant
regarding use of SNS, illegal sales schemes, etc. and how toprevent these troubles at the guidance meeting in the second
semester.
(e-2) We had the police provide a lecture regarding self-defense
and prevention of crime and traffic accidents at the newly admitted
student guidance. We strived to enhance awareness of crime
prevention and traffic safety, etc. by periodically sending messages
to student via website and e-mail.
(e-3) For students, we strived to increase their awareness of crime
prevention, road safety, etc. by the information calling for attention
through the UoA official website and email on a regular basis.
(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
Members of the AAC and Student Welfare and GuidanceCommittee and other relevant faculty members provided advices
and support to the Student Government Association, clubs, theuniversity festival, dormitory association, etc., leading to their
spirited activities in terms of execution of budget and operation.

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(e-1） Instruct students to beware of illegal sales schemes, etc. andhow to prevent these troubles.
(e-2) Guidance regarding crime prevention and self-defense shallbe provided by the police.
(e-3) Notify information regarding SNS's crime prevention,harassment, etc. and improve those knowledge.

Support student club activities through faculty-administration
support system.

A

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(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We provided support from an educational point of view to theStudent Government Association, clubs, the university festival,
dormitory association, etc., leading to their spirited activities.
Therefore, the plan was achieved.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Members of the AAC and Student Welfare and GuidanceCommittee and other relevant faculty members provided advices
and support to the Student Government Association, clubs, theuniversity festival, dormitory association, etc., leading to their
spirited activities in terms of execution of budget and operation.
Regarding the requests from dormitory association (regarding
troubles and aging of the facilities), we took measures within ascope of budget.

B B Specific measures for achieving 100% employment rate（i） for students seeking employment（i） The University of Aizu

Aim to achieve 100% employment rate for students seeking
employment at private companies through providing career
guidance suitable for individual students by creating a databaseintegrating various data regarding students, and constructing acyber career development system, using the employability
portfolio.

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Improve the career development environment, so that students
can find necessary career information by themselves and findsuitable careers. This will lead to improvement of rates ofstudents who receive job offers from private companies for those
who wish employment at private companies.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
As the students’ use rate of the cyber job seeking system that was We achieved the plan as written.
constructed in FY2011 was low, we started using UniCareer
System (service provided by a private career development
supporting company) from FY2015 to provide job information to
students. Further, we strived to improve the employment rate
through the subsidy for job seeking expenses provided by the
Supporters’ Association, campus job fairs and individual company
explanatory meetings, etc. as well as consultation provided at the
Office for Employment Support.
- Employment rate

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We continued using UniCareer system to provide students with
job information and supported their job seeking activities throughconsultation provided at the Office for Employment Support, thesubsidy for job seeking expenses provided by the Supporters’
Association, campus job fairs and individual company explanatory
meetings, etc.
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b

For the purpose of developing students’ views towards
professionals, and encouraging them to have future vision on theircareer at an early juncture, discuss providing career design
education for all students to start in their first year of theenrollment at the Undergraduate School.

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c

In order to increase students' vocational awareness at an early
juncture of their university life, provide students with opportunities
to learn practical knowledge and skills needed in the "real world"at the courses, "Introduction to Computer Science andEngineering," "Career Design I, II," and Project Based Learning(PBL) course, "Factories for Experiencing Starting up Ventures."

Enhance small-group IT experience factory in the form ofPBL(Project Based Learning), so that students can solidify thefoundation to develop practical ability as professionals, whilelearning through hands-on experiences (including the internshipprogram) and improving communication ability.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
For the courses “Introduction to Computer Science andWe achieved the plan as written.
Engineering,” “Career Design I, II,” and Venture Startup
Workshops, we invited engineers and managers from businesscompanies and provided students with opportunities to get toknow practical business activities in the real world. In concreteterms, students were given lectures on the reality of businessactivities and worked on practical issues of society to solve themunder the instruction of invited lecturers. Those efforts contributed
to develop students’ professional awareness and practical abilities
to take independent actions toward problem solution.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We continued providing lectures for “Introduction to Computer
Science and Engineering,” etc. with engineers and managers
invited as lecturers.

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(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
In the Venture Startup Workshops with the small number of
We achieved the plan as written.
participants, we strived to encourage students to attain practicalability, which is difficult to attain in a regular class and to develop
their professional awareness. Further, we encouraged students toparticipate in the Venture Startup Workshops by introducing thecontent of the classes at guidance meetings, etc. in an effort toraise the profile of the courses among students. We conveyed
information on internship programs that the university received to
students. In the guidance meeting for students, explanations on theparticipation in those programs were provided in an effort topromote those programs. Further, we had students visit companies
in and outside Fukushima to provide students with opportunities tolearn about the reality of companies through exchanging opinionswith them.
Company Visitc

By improving the small-class and BPL-based course, "Factories
for Experiencing Starting up Ventures", and promoting students'
participation therein, foster students with high communication
skills and work readiness.
Have more students experience internship programs.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We continued encouraging students to participate in Venture
Startup Workshops and internship programs by providing relevant
information at guidance meetings, etc. We had students visit
companies in (3 students to 3 companies) and outside Fukushima(17 students to 2 companies) to provide students with
opportunities to asking questions and exchanging opinions.

68dDiscuss enhancement and improvement of the system to assist
students in their career development by consolidating activities byfaculty members, the Student Affairs Division and CareerCounselors, etc.

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(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
We strived to support students’ job seeking activities byrequesting GT supervisors to report students’ situation for job
seeking while sharing information on the concerned parties. In
addition, we conducted the following concrete assistances forstudents’ job seeking in cooperation with faculty members, staff
members of the Student Affairs Division, and career counselors.

(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We achieved the plan as written.

1) Holding of Career Guidance2) Holding of Campus Joint Job Fairs

3) Holding of Business Workshops (We have performed since2014 due to the change in the timing of the onset of job seeking)4) Offering courses in title Career Design I and II for 2nd and 3rdyear undergraduates
5) Correcting entry sheets, practicing interviewing, providing
mock interviews with career consultants, and offering interview
trainings with companies
6) Offering ICT company visits in Tokyo area and finding new
employers
7) Implementing individual interviews with 3rd-year
undergraduates and 1st-year students of master’s programd

Share information regarding students' acquisition of informal
assurance of employment among faculty, the Student Affairs
Division and Career Counselors. Grasp the latest social conditions
and industrial needs, and provide career support appropriately,
corresponding to those conditions and needs.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Faculty members conducted the following concrete career supports
in cooperation with staff members of the Student Affairs Division,and Career Counselors.
1) Holding of Career Guidance (7 sessions, 553 student
participants in total)
2) Holding of Campus Joint Job Fairs (5 sessions, 140 company
participants, 247 student participants in total)
3) Holding of Business Workshops (4 sessions, 39 company
participants, 123 student participants in total)
4) Offering courses in title Career Design I and II for 2nd and 3rdyear undergraduates
5) Correcting entry sheets, practicing interviewing, providing
mock interviews with career consultants, and offering interview
trainings with companies
6) Offering ICT company visits in Tokyo area and finding new
employers
7) Implementing individual interviews with 3rd-year
undergraduates and 1st-year students of master’s program

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Discuss enhancement and improvement of the support system forinternational students seeking employment at Japanese companies.

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f

By reinforcing ties between the Alumni Association and the
University, establish not only networks among graduates from the
University but also a mentor system involving alumni to support
currently-enrolled students who are seeking employment.

Create occasions for our students and faculty members to meetand exchange information with persons who were previously
employed as faculty members at our University or who obtained a
Master’s/Doctoral degree from our University, in order to increase
job opportunities for our graduate students (especially ourDoctoral Program students) at other universities and research
institutes, etc.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We continued providing our international students seeking
employment at Japanese companies with practical support such asproviding information and Japanese lessons, instructions for entry
sheet preparation, mock interviews. Further, we provided ourinternational students with information on companies hiring
international students.

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g

Teach international students how to write entry sheets, which
Japanese companies usually require applicants to submit. Also
provide students with company information and job search
consultations.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
In order for international students who wish to be employed by a We achieved the plan as written.
Japanese company to get a job, we conducted concrete career
supports such as providing information regarding companies,
teaching Japanese, guiding students in writing their entry sheets,
offering mock interview tests. In addition, we asked the company
participants of the Campus Joint Job Fairs whether they are able tohire international students or not beforehand. Further, we share theinformation regarding companies which are able to hireinternational students to the international students and provided
opportunities to have consultations between Career Counselors
and the international students.

Cooperating with the UoA Alumni Association and making use of
its network to reach our graduates working for companies, support
students' job searching.
Set up meetings for graduates and enrolled students to exchange
information, as one of the approaches of supporting students' jobseeking activities.

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(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)Some of our alumni agreed to register as mentors, but it was
We achieved the plan as written.
difficult to gain agreement with many companies on this matter
due to security issues. As such we searched other ways to support
our students seeking employment with the lep of UoA alumni andpositively took alumni reunions and job fairs as opportunities toexchange information with them. We worked on the expansion of
networks with UoA alumni, mediated between our alumni andstudents and realized company visits by our students with
opportunities to exchange opinions each other. We invited ouralumni to Career Design courses and Industry Study meetings, etc.
and ran a panel discussion and a meeting for exchanging opinionswith current students for their reference when making a decisionon their career path.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We continued proactive exchange of opinions with our alumni atalumni reunions and job fairs and mediated between our alumni
and students to realize company visits by our students. We had ouralumni willingly participate in Career Design courses and Industry
Study meetings to exchange opinions with students, striving toincrease their motivation for job hunting.

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(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
In FY2012, a communication meeting with doctoral students and We achieved the plan as written.
faculty members, etc. on future paths was held. In FY2013, in
addition to the communication meeting, we provided informationon the status of post-doctoral employment by inviting companies
providing employment information and had doctoral students
exchange opinions with doctoral alumni employed for research atcompanies who were invited to the university. In FY2014 andFY2015, we provided information on the status of post-doctoral
employment by inviting speakers from government-affiliated reach
institutions and organized career meetings where our faculty
members reported their experience, etc. In FY2016, we held a post
doctorate career meeting, inviting external lecturers.

g（ii） The Junior CollegeaImprove the informational environment, so that students can get
useful information for their career development through theCollege’s website.

Promote internship programs and hold seminars by invitedlecturers, in order to help students have long-term vision for theircareers.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Inviting external lecturers, a post doctorate career meeting washeld in September. In the event, Career Design Coordinator of the
UoA provided information regarding the employment status of
post-doctoral students. The UoA faculty members also reported
their experience, etc.

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A

（ii） The Junior College(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
We improved the method of providing information regarding
career paths, status of job-hunting activities, etc. on the internal
web site. In FY2015, we created a brochure explaining how toutilize the information regarding career paths. This brochure wasdistributed to the first-year students in October (or November), as
well as holding the explanatory session regarding how to utilize
the brochure, and the lecture meeting to provide relevant
information. At the same time, we directly instruct students in theface-to-face guidance meetings in the second semester of 1st year
and in the first semester of 2nd year. Furthermore, we created theenvironment that students can access reports and experience
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Invite external lecturers to hold post doctorate career meetings to
support the career development of doctoral students.

Update and maintain information on career development, jobseeking activities, and the Career Support Center in a timely
manner. Further, examine an insufficient point.

(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We improved the situation regarding information update regarding
employees, employment seeking status and the Career Support
Center on the internal web site. Furthermore, the environment of
the web site was developed so that students can easily access onmobile JCD graduates’ reports and experience note on job seeking
activities. Therefore, the plan was achieved.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We created the on-line environment which allows students toaccess reports and experience records of job-hunting activities of
JCD graduates on the internal website. Updating the informationon the web as needed, we developed the web system so thatstudents can access the site and utilize the information from theirhome and/or the site of job-hunting. We created a brochure to
explain how to utilize information related to job hunting, web
input, etc. The brochure was distributed to first-year students in
November, holding an explanatory session about utilization of thebrochure, etc.
(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
The Career Support Center took the lead in the promotion of the
We strove to match students’ wishes and companies providing
internship programs taking into consideration individual students’ internship programs and supported students applying for webvarious needs. We also introduced “F-turn Internship Project”
based public invitations to internship programs. As a result oforganized by Fukushima Prefecture. We held lectures with invited those initiatives, the number of students participating in internshiplecturers, other on-campus lectures, seminars and mock exams for programs is on the increase and companies providing internshipjob- seeking, and introduced useful off-campus seminars related to programs that match students’ requests are secured. Through thejob-seeking activities. Through seminar activities and the course course “Career Development” with cross-industrial and multiple“Career Development” with cross-industrial guest lecturers, we
guest lecturers, we provided students with the opportunity to learn
provided students with the opportunity to learn various views on various views on profession and labor attitude. We also tookprofession and labor attitude.
trendy measures for career development support by offering
periodical on-campus lectures, training sessions on group
discussion and group interviews. Therefore, the plan wasachieved.

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In order to support students in finding jobs, find more companies
which give the College job offers, and proactively exchange career
information with companies and the alumni.

Aim at the goal of an employment rate of 100% of students whoseek employment through attentive career development support
according to individual students’ vocational aptitude.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
The number of internship programs which students participated inwas 106, and the number of student participants was 86.
According to the career guidance plan, we provided students with
opportunity to obtain updated relevant information from external
lecturers (short-term on-campus lecturers, entry sheet follow-up
course, employment seeking measures course, etc.) to develop
students’ awareness of employment. Especially in the “Career
Paths Kick-off Meeting”, we held lecture meetings offered byexternal lecturers, aiming to foment students’ views on profession.
We continuously conducted “Group discussion/Group interview
Skill-up Training” by utilizing the Fukushima Prefecture’s “Career
Consultant Dispatch Project”.
Through the course “Career Development” with cross-industrial
part-time lecturers and guest speakers, we provided students withthe opportunities to learn various views on profession and labor
attitude. Alumni (OGs and OBs) also participated in the course.

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We provided company briefings on and off campus. We reviewed Through exploration of employers, exchanging information withand strove to improve mock exams, lectures and seminars given by prospective employers, and promotion of information gathering on
external instructors, in order to enhance the courses to match the the employment situation of our graduates through visits and theactual situation. We reviewed/enhanced the content of the career questionnaire, we made use of those initiatives for employment
development guide book. Books related to career development in support. The faculty members promoted exploration of employers
the Career Support Center were renewed. We conducted thewhich fit with the expertise of graduates of the newly establishedquestionnaire with companies which employed our graduates and Department of Early Childhood Education. Therefore, the plan
visited prospective employers in an effort to secure stable
was achieved.
employment offers to our students. We collected information of
joint job fairs, etc., in collaboration with a company operating amajor career support website for new graduates.

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Further promote internship programs, seminars by lecturers
invited from outside of the College and on-campus lectures.
Especially about the internship, provide a support
system(including insurance coverage, etc.) for students who apply
online by themselves. Make a support system to handle different
kinds of application form of internship program.

(c-1) Under the leadership of Career Counselors and the Career
Support Center, increase the number of job offers, contact
companies for information exchange, and accumulate employment
information of the College's graduates.
(c-2) Try to find a new place of employment which matches to thespecialization of the new Department, Early Childhood Education.
Cooperation with the relevant department's faculty members andCareer support center is necessary.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
The Career Support Center and members of the Career
Development Committee, etc. explored employers, exchange
information with companies, Hello Work office and Fukushima
Employment Support Center and visited companies. We collected
information of joint job fairs, etc. held in Tohoku area (especiallyin Fukushima), collaborating with a company operating a major
career support website for new graduates. We collected
information by conducting survey with companies employing ouralumni. We collected information regarding prospective employers
of our graduates, especially those graduated from the Departmentof Early Childhood Education, and introduced the employers tostudents.
(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)Members of the Career Development Committee and the Career
As the employment rate reached nearly 100%, the plan was
Advisors, etc. interviewed individual students. In accordance with achieved.d.
the career development instruction plan, lectures, seminars, mockexams were conducted. Guidance meetings for students who havenot secured employment were also held in a timely manner. We
reviewed the career development guidebook and considered toutilize it. Books and referential materials at the Career Support
Center were improved, in an effort to provide updated information
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In order to provide the latest information regarding job-seeking
activities' trend to students, continuously create career support
guidebook with professionals. Further, conduct a survey in eachdepartment and course in order to grasp students' vocational
aptitude and status of job hunting. Make a system to be able toprovide a career guidance for each stduent.

Regarding the Department of Food and Nutrition Sciences and theDepartment of Social Welfare Sciences, maintain an employment
rate of 80% or higher of those students who seek jobs related toand/or requiring licenses or qualifications.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Individual interviews were conducted by the members of the
Career Development Committee and the Career Advisors, etc. In
accordance with the career development instruction plan, lectures,
seminars, mock exams were conducted. Each department created
its own mock exam and implemented the exam. Guidance
meetings and individual interviews for students who have notsecured employment were also held in a timely manner. The
content of career development guidebook was reviewed. Books
and referential materials at the Career Support Center were
improved, in an effort to provide updated information regarding
career development. Employment Ratio among Students Wish to
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Course registration guidance was given to students who wish to
It is expected to keep over 80% for a ratio of students who are toobtain licenses and certificate by the Academic Affairs andbe employed by business related to their license/qualification in
Welfare Committee member and personnel in charge of mandatory the Department of Food and Nutrition Science and the Department
courses.
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Regarding the Department of Food and Nutrition Sciences, theDepartment of Early Childhood Education, and the Department ofSocial Welfare Sciences, conduct a career path education andinstruction for jobs related to and/or requiring licenses or
qualifications by cooperating with local region.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Course registration guidance was given to students who wish toobtain licenses and certificate by the Academic Affairs andWelfare Committee member and personnel in charge of mandatory
courses.
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SELF-EVALUATION
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FY 2017 ANNUAL PLAN

Evaluation

Status of Achievement and Reasons
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 to Achieve Goals regarding
Research

I Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
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World-leading research in the field of computer science andengineering will be further promoted to create results having amajor impact on relevant fields.

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The CS, CE, and IS divisions conducted research about computer While trying various research as the leading university of computerscience and engineering. In particular, studies on machineengineering, also making efforts to grasp the worlds’ newest
learning, complex systems modeling, information security, optimal technology trend, industry, society and community needs.
control, quantum computing, advanced network technology,
Achieved above the Mid-term Plans such as the number of thecomputer architectures, and systems for supporting HPC andacceptance of the papers is increasing.
IoT,new approaches, methods, software, and devices for theacquisition, processing, storage and dissemination of visual, video,
audio, textual, musical, and numerical information including:graphics, visualization, & multimedia; biomedical information
technology, computer vision; databases and data mining; software
engineering, human-computer interfaces; shape modeling; andindustrial applications were conducted.
In the period from April 2012 to March 2017, professors in the
CS, CE, and IS divisions published more than 562 major journal
papers, more than 1,024 major conference papers, around 86 bookchapters, authored or edited 35 books, registered or filed 37
patents, 5 patent applications, received 25 academic awards, andorganized 32 scientific conferences, organized 34 lectures withinvited lecturers, 5 patent applications. Professors in the CS, CE,
and IS divisions also prepared many course materials both forundergrduate and graduate schools.
(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
In 2017, professors in the computer science division published
106 papers (including 45 major journal papers, 7 non-major
journal papers, 53 major international conference papers and 1
book chapter) and 2 books (by Kyoritsu and Springer,
respectively).
We also registered 2 patents, delivered 10 invited talks or keynote
speeches, participated as key persons in organizing 14
international conferences, attracted 9 outside research funding, andreceived 7 academic awards.
Some professors have prepared teaching materials for all-English
courses. Our contributions were mainly related to research areas
such as sparse representation, blind source separation, cloudcomputing, quantum many-body system analysis, probability
theory, stochastic processes, homotopy, combinatorics, coding
theory, human control over unstable systems, encryption andsteganography, management and analysis of large-scale data,
computational awareness, optimal control, evolutionary
computing, neural network ensembles, and so on. We havesuccessfully fulfilled our plan in both education and research.

Modeling of quantum computing and development of next
generation computing devices; Investigation of new theories andtechnologies for cryptography / cryptanalysis and steganography /steganalysis; Mathematical and computer modeling, simulation,and development of new methodologies for solving complex
problems (e.g. modeling of heart, social / collective behaviors,
environment, evolution, big data, awareness, and cognition); andproposal of core technologies for intelligent computing (e.g.
efficient information/knowledge acquisition, analysis, andmanagement), intelligent services (e.g. context / situation aware
cloud computing and internet of things), and smart spaces (e.g.
smart room, smart office, and smart city).

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The computer engineering division will conduct research andDivisiodevelopment about computer engineering areas. The focus will be n Headon innovative computing which will promote advancement ofcomputer engineering, such as high-performance computing,advanced network technology, and devices and platforms forsupporting HPC and IoT. In particular, researches on wirelesscommunication networks, software-defined radios, softwaredefined sensor networks, safety embedded systems, wearable
devices and computing, and adaptive many-core computing
systems shall be conducted.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
The CE division conducted research and development of advanced
network technology, computer architectures, and systems forsupporting HPC and IoT.
In particular, researches on wireless communication networks,
software-defined radios and sensor networks, safety embedded
systems, wearable devices and computing, data science, andadaptive neuro-inspired manycore computing systems wereconducted. Professors of the CE division filed one patent,
registered one patent, published 28 journal papers, 52 conference
papers, one book, gave several invited public talks, received twoawards (with students), received one award from the 31th RadioEngineering and Electronic Association, received many external
grants, and served on many scientific committees.

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The Division of Information Systems conducts research andDivisiodevelopment of new approaches, methods, software, and devices n Headfor the acquisition, processing, storage and dissemination ofvisual, video, audio, textual, musical, and numerical information
including: graphics, visualization, & multimedia; biomedical
information technology, computer vision and image processing;databases and data mining; software engineering, human-computerinterfaces; robotics; security; shape modeling; and industrial
applications.
Division activities include projects exploring big data analytics;
cloud-based databases for queries by health-care workers;
environmental sensing; high performance computing (HPC);
human support systems for rescue robots; IoT (Internet of things)
and ubicomp (ubiquitous computing); mobile ambient systems for
integrating personal control and public display; natural language
processing (NLP) and information retrieval; deep spacedevelopment; and application platforms in multipurpose
distributed environments for various applications,such as scientific visualization, infoviz (information visualization),and tsunami modeling.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
The Division of Information Systems conducted research anddevelopment of new approaches, methods, software, and devices
for the acquisition, processing, storage and dissemination ofvisual, video, audio, textual, musical, and numerical information
including: graphics, visualization, & multimedia; biomedical
information technology,
computer vision and image processing; databases and data mining;
software engineering, human-computer interfaces; robotics;
security; shape modeling; and industrial applications.
Division activities include projects exploring big data analytics;
cloud-based databases; deep space development; environmental
sensing; health care and e-health; high performance computing(HPC); IoT (Internet of things) and ubicomp (ubiquitous
computing); machine learning; mobile-ambient systems for
integrating personal control and public display; web services; andplatforms in multipurpose distributed environments for various
applications, such as auditory interfaces and spatial sounddiffusers, infoviz (information visualization), natural language
processing, scientific visualization, tsunami modeling, andvolcanic monitoring.
Division members helped organize domestic and international
scientific conferences, applied for and were granted patents, andprepared material for undergraduate and graduate courses.
Our goals for both teaching and research were achieved.

A（ii） Conduct research to contribute to “formation of a local society
where sustainable development is possible” (including agricultural
fields), a theme which has been assigned to Fukushima Prefecture
as well as the world in the 21st century, and to “assistance forrevitalization and reconstruction from the Great East Japan
Earthquake” (including research areas on renewable energy). In
order to realize such research, encourage University faculty
members to have high professional awareness as researchers.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
Establishing the reconstruction support framework (2012 ~ 2014) For contributing to support toward revitalization and recovery
in the competitive research funding, we conducted research related from the Great East Japan Earthquake, we have been continuously
to revitalization following the disaster by using ICT, such as M2M implementing research on use of reusable energy. Therefore the
network and big-data analysis. Further, as part of the MEXT
plan was completed as its original.
subsidy project “Regional Innovation Strategic Support Program,”
research on smart-grid information base was promoted in thereusable energy field. We also worked on development of humanresources.

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Having been selected for the MEXT "Regional Innovation
Strategy Support Program" in August, 2014, we have invitedresearchers with the knowledge and expertise needed to researchand develop renewable energy. With FY2016 being the final yearof the project, we will promote initiatives aiming at expanding theactual users （reference development support, etc.).
Further, aiming to help reconstruct Fukushima, promote research
related to the use of IT in post-disaster reconstruction, such as an
M2M networks, Big Data analysis, information security, andrenewable energy, etc. centered on the Aizu Revitalization Center.
Tune the functions of the architecture of the information platform
which was researched and developed from FY2012 to FY2015.
Further, organize the design documents, user manuals, and library.
In addition, organize and manage the demonstration results of thevarious reference projects and demonstrator systems promoted by
the research institutes such as AIST, Fukushima University, etc.
toward implementation. Use these outputs to promote thedevelopment of software developers for the region's renewableenergy field, the continued output of R&D talent, and theestablishment of an interdisciplinary collaboration platform.

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Establishing the reconstruction support framework (2012 ~ 2014) For contributing to support toward revitalization and recovery
in the competitive research funding, we conducted research related from the Great East Japan Earthquake, we have been continuously
to revitalization following the disaster by using ICT, such as M2M implementing research on use of reusable energy. Therefore the
network and big-data analysis. Further, as part of the MEXT
plan was completed as its original.
subsidy project “Regional Innovation Strategic Support Program,”
research on smart-grid information base was promoted in thereusable energy field. We also worked on development of humanresources.

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necessary for research mentioned in (ii) above to promote “oneand only” and pioneering research with creativity and originality.

（iv） Strategic Research(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
The R&D system built for the field of renewable energy,
established by the MEXT-subsidy project “Program for Supporting
Regional Innovation Strategy” (Project term: FY2012-2016), wasmaintained continuously. University-business-government
collaboration was promoted through contributing to exhibitions
held by companies.

Having been selected for the MEXT "Regional Innovation
Strategy Support Program" in August, 2014, we have invitedresearchers with the knowledge and expertise needed to researchand develop renewable energy. With FY2016 being the final yearof the project, we will promote initiatives aiming at expanding theactual users （reference development support, etc.). Tune thefunctions of the architecture of the information platform which
was researched and developed from FY2012 to FY2015. Further,
organize the design documents, user manuals, and library. In
addition, organize and manage the demonstration results of thevarious reference projects and demonstrator systems promoted by
the research institutes such as AIST, Fukushima University, etc.
toward implementation. Use these outputs to promote thedevelopment of software developers for the region's renewableenergy field, the continued output of R&D talent, and theestablishment of an interdisciplinary collaboration platform[reprint].

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
The R&D system built for the field of renewable energy,
established by the MEXT-subsidy project “Program for Supporting
Regional Innovation Strategy” (Project term: FY2012-2016), wasmaintained continuously. University-business-government
collaboration was promoted through contributing to exhibitions
held by companies.

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Research and development of advanced technology, especially
key components for supercomputers, such as parallel processing,compiler, Graphical Processing Unit (GPU), etc.

ab(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We performed research and development of advanced technology, Since the strategic research on high performance computing has
especially key components for supercomputers, such as parallel
many achievements and has become more important direction, it
processing, compiler, Graphical Processing Unit (GPU), energy
has been selected and upgraded to CAIST ARC-HPC as a researchefficient processor for high performance computing system, andcluster based on the strict criteria of CAIST, since 2015.
several applications of parallel computing platforms notably
Considering the achievements of FY2012~2016 and 2017, weGPUs. We have worked on join projects funded by national
conclude that the Mid-term plan was achieved. The achievements
agencies, and published our achievement in international
will contribute to academic societies, advanced education,
conferences and journals. Research was conducted as ARC-HPC industry, and the local region. Please refer to CAIST ARC-HPC
due to the reform of CAIST in FY2015. Please refer to A-(v) d-3 reports and plans for details.
“Aizu Research Cluster for High Performance Computing" fordetails.

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a. Innovative Computing*This research activity has been conducted at CAIST ARC-HPC
Refer to A-(v)"d-2 Aizu Research Cluster for High Performance
Computing" for detailes.

b. Advanced Network Technology
Research and verification for “Internet of Things (IoT)”, a future
form of the Internet, which will enable us to communicate withand control “things”(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
In FY2017, as the same manner as FY2016, research was
conducted as ARC-HPC due to the reform of CAIST in FY2015.
Please refer to A-(v) d-3 “Aizu Research Cluster for High
Performance Computing" for details.
(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
We mainly worked on the field of “Internet of Things (IoT)”, bydeveloping new models and methods, opening new course,
gaining external funding, and publishing papers in international
conferences/journals. We also worked on a variety of IoT areas,
including smart town/home, wearable devices, adaptive
communication systems, and big-data-based anti-disaster systems.
In addition, we developed wearable devices for wearable
computing, cross layer network design for effective
communication, and architecture and algorithms for anti-disasteremergency networks..

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Conduct research and verification for “Internet of Things (IoT)”, a
future form of the Internet, which will enable people tocommunicate with and control “things”. Specially, the following
topics shall be investigated: Smartphone-based Disaster Relief
Applications, IoT with Big Data, Internet of Robots, and Wearable
Computing . Related projects shall develop new techniques on (1)emergency communications networks for monitoring andproviding assistance to disaster-affected areas, (2) energy efficientsolutions for smartphones, and (3) RFID-assisted smart home forhealth monitoring using Big Data Analytics (BDA).

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We conducted research and verification for “Internet of Things(IoT)”, a future form of the Internet, which will realize the smart
environments for people (e.g. smart homes, smart cities).
Specially, we investigated the following topics: Smartphone-based
Disaster Relief Applications, IoT with Big Data, Internet of
Robots, and Wearable Computing.
In the related projects, we conducted research/development of thefollowing items.
(1) Activation of monitoring and communication for disasteraffected areas(2) Big Data Analytics, computation-efficient Big Data Analytics,
etc.
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Based on the achievements of FY2012~2016 and FY2017, weconclude that the Mid-term plan was achieved. The achievements
will be a support for academic societies, advanced education,industry, and the local region. More specifically, a new graduate
school course “Selected Topics of Future Internet” has establishedand been offered every year. In the Japan-US collaborative
research funded by JST-NSF, we worked on anti-disaster network
construction based on big data, which is the most significant
research topic from the academic and practical point of views. We
received the Excellent Paper Award for some papers about IoT at
an international conference and an influential journal, which
attracted the attention of the world.

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Research and construction of an application platform in multipurpose distributed environment for various applications by
combination of heterogeneous software and information
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Conduct research and development of a set of platforms
combining service-oriented architecture and visual languages
which enable people to create information resources for different
activities including software development as well as research andeducation including researches on modeling tools, advanced userinterfaces and e-learning services. A set of related projects will be
implemented in framework on designing a programming
environment for service-oriented robot control systems, effective
and convenient visual programming tools as well as tsunami
modeling tools that enable to evaluate influence of underwater
objects on tsunami wave parameters.

dd. Cloud Computing
Research and verification of cloud concept that information
services and application services will be provided for users byusing computing resources spreading on the Internet(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)

We had been working on research and construction of an application platform Based on the achievements of FY 2012~2015 and FY2016, andin multi-purpose distributed environment for various applications byplan of FY2017, we conclude that the Mid-term plan was
combination of heterogeneous software and information components, including achieved. New software design patterns and programming in
advanced software design patterns, human-centric design patterns, servicepictures will promote software design and development, and give aoriented architecture, Tsunami Modeling tools and e-Learning Arena,
fundamental for further advanced research and education. The
programming in pictures, service-based representation of robot control systems,
tsunami propagation computation and robots control technology
etc. We had been working on research and construction of an application
are expected to be developed into the new methods and software
platform in multi-purpose distributed environment for various applications by
combination of heterogeneous software and information components, including technologies which will contribute to industry and society.
advanced software design patterns, human-centric design patterns, serviceoriented architecture, Tsunami Modeling tools and e-Learning Arena,
programming in pictures, service-based and visual representation of robot
control systems, etc.
Further, we worked on efficient integration of software components. We also
developed a new software design methodology named Virtual Model-ViewController (V-MVC) design patterns. Based on this methodology, the original
multi-grid algorithm and corresponding software has been designed and tested
for the tsunami propagation computations from the seismic center to thecoastline. The developed software allows also investigating the influence ofunderwater natural and artificial objects on tsunami waves. In addition, thearchitecture and internal model of *AIDA language have been reconstructed topromote “programming in pictures” software development methodology. Somerobots control software was also developed.
On the other hand, a novel architecture for hybrid language systems which haveadvantages of both textual expressions and visual notations, has beendeveloped. Internal features and language constructs of *AIDA visualprogramming language have been extended and the language has been applied
to a large-scale fluid dynamics simulations. Tsunami modeling subsystem wasdesigned supporting numerical experiments with natural and artificial
bathymetry components in order to control the tsunami wave height by
underwater artificial objects as well as provide studying features of the natural
bathymetry.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We conducted research and development of a set of systems whichenable people to integrate information resources for different
activities including software design, research and education basedon service-oriented modeling tools, advanced user interfaces ande-learning services.

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We had conducted research of cloud concept that provides
Since the strategic research on cloud computing has many
information and application services to users by utilizing
achievements and has become more important direction, it hascomputing resources diffused on the Internet. Specifically,
been selected and upgraded to CAIST ARC-Cloud as a researchadvanced intelligent infrastructure for secure cloud service hascluster based on the strict criteria of CAIST, since 2015.
been researched. To demonstrate the feasibility and performance Considering the achievements of FY2012~2016 and FY2017
of the proposal, we designed and utilized prototype services of the (described in the items of each cluster of CAIST for FY2016 andproposed infrastructure. This is an innovative project of industry- 2017), we conclude that the Mid-term plan was achieved. The
academia collaboration, which has been promoted in collaboration achievements will contribute to academic societies, advancedwith the Fukushima Regional Innovation Project.
education, industry, and the local region. Please refer to CAIST*Research was conducted as ARC-Cloud due to the reform of
ARC-Cloud reports and plans for details. The proposed platform
CAIST in FY2015. Please refer to A-(v) d-2 for details.
has many possible applications, e.g. Smart Grid, healthcare
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a. Aizu Research Cluster for Space Science (ARC-Space)
Serve as a hub institute which provides software forgeoinformatics, geographic information system (GIS) and probe
assistance used in the space frontier project in the field of spacedevelopment of Japan, by utilization of our University’s
innovativeness in information science.

ab(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
In FY2017, as the same manner as FY2016, research was
conducted as ARC-Cloud due to the reform of CAIST in FY2015.
Please refer to A-(v) d-2 for details.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)# Approved Projects: Hayabusa2, TANPOPO, SLIM, MMX, etc. # ARC-Space could participate in the projects: Hayabusa 2, theMOU w/JAXA for Archive Science (2016.1)
Asteroid probe, and the International Space TANPOPO mission.
# Adopting a concept of Lunar and Planetary Data Center in UoA These 2 projects were almost certain to join. Additionally, we wereon the list of Master Plan 2017 approved by Science Council ofinvited to participate in other space projects.
Japan
The data center concept was included in the proposal of Science
Council of Japan and “New Views of the Moon 2” was held in
UoA (2018.4) which was the first meeting in Asia, resulting inenhancing stead domestic and international recognition. Overall,
we have accomplished(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
expected-overachieved results
Joining Space Projects (Hayabusa2, TANPOPO, SLIM, MMX,
etc.)
Invitation to Satellite Analysis Group in the Coordinating
Committee for Prediction of Volcanic Eruption and Integrated
Program for Next Generation Volcano Research and Human
Resource Development

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Leader(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)# Implemented local forecast system for solar power fluctuations
in collaboration with Fujitsu Corporation., Japan # Developed
downscaling technologies and applications for societal benefit incollaboration with JAMSTEC, Japan, APEC Climate Center,
Korea and Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, India

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Leader(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We performed collaboration research with companies andAlmost achieved. In particular, we conducted collaborative
medical institutions, and acquired innovation research, resulting in research with Fukushima Medical University, education andhealth care system, basic medicine and clinical medicine.
research institutes inside and outside the prefecture and medical
institutions.

a. Aizu Research Cluster for Space Science (ARC-Space)
Aim to serve as a hub institute which provides software forgeoinformatics, geographic information system (GIS) and probe
assistance used in the space frontier project in the field of spacedevelopment of Japan, by utilization of our University’s
innovativeness in information science. We also try to monitor
volcanic activities of Mt. Azuma in Fukushima by means of SAR(Synthetic Aperture Radar) analysis with Earth Observation
Satellite according to emergent request from Tohoku Univ. andEarthquake Research Inst., Univ. of Tokyo.

b. Aizu Research Cluster for Local Environment and Informatics(ARC-Environment)
Promotion of research on innovative environmental informatics
and development of environment prediction technology withcombination of environmental science (meteorology,
water/atmosphere science, etc.), seeking coexistence with thenatural environment and realization of the comfortable andconvenient “sustainable information society”b

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Leader(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
Toward the realization of the comfortable and convenient"sustainable information society," several research projects havebeen developed to the stage of practical implementation, and arebeing continued in the home laboratory. As such, we conclude that
we have achieved the plan.

* The research has been conducted as an activity of a laboratory
not as a CAIST activity since FY2015.

Acc. Aizu Research Cluster for Medical Engineering and Information(ARC-Medical)
Promotion of research applications of engineering and informatics
to medicine and biomedical science and its related fields by taking
advantage of our University’s strength in the field of information
science, in cooperation with Fukushima Medical University andother educational/research institutes, medical institutes,
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c. Aizu Research Cluster for Biomedical Engineering (ARC-BME)* The title was changed from FY2015.
The main research are the medicine-engineering collaboration
research in the cardiovascular field including (1) Fukushima
Medical University in cardiac arrhythmias detection and cardiac
CT image analysis; (2) Tohoku University in atrial fibrillation
detection and analysis; (3) Fukuoka University in TRPM family
Ion channel; (4) Toho University in computer simulation of
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, industries, and international
institutions.
In addition, we will apply for external research funds including
JSPS Grant-in-aid fund and SCOPE, and train undergraduate andgraduate students and mentor postdocs.

d. Promote research projects that contribute to the revitalizationand meet demands of the local community, such as robotics andinformation engineering.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
The main research projects are as follows.
(1) Research on support for medical data analysis of colon cancer
diagnosedwith colonoscope and colorectal CT (collaborated with Fukushima
Medical
University).
(2) Research on TRPM family ion channels (collaborated with
Fukuoka
University)(3) Research on simulation of cardioverter defibrillators andpacemakers(collaborated with Toho University).
(4) Research on sleep monitoring system, including field test anddatacollection (collaborated with multiple nursing homes).
(5) Research on treatment and measurement biologicalinformation(electrocardiogram and respiration) in order to apply it to homehealthcare and wearable health equipment

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Arc-Robot started in 2016. In 2016 we have introduced andpromote robot middleware in our robot project, and contribute to
robot standardization

d-1 Aizu Research Cluster for Robotics and Information
Engineering
We contribute to the development of robot technologies from the
aspect of information processing by distributing our developing
information processing methods to the public as an open softtware
library. In this year, we develop control, sensor, and interface
software for disaster respond robots and drones.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We have worked almost as planned.
Following the activities continuing from the last year, wedeveloped a set of robot software components and remained themin public through our robot software library. We addressedcollaboration among multiple heterogeneous robots as a main
research topic in this year, and we develop an integrated robot data
management system for them, as well as demonstrate the systemwith actual robots. We also conducted a demonstration in which
the robot is remotely controlled by both the actual video camera
and the virtual video simulator.

d-2 Aizu Research Cluster for Cloud
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Cluster
Project
Leaderwhich is a core project of ARC-Cloud. We will review the 5
outputs of the 5 year project in order to the outcome forsustainable induction of regional innovations.
We also will extend the proposed intelligent infrastructure andrelated systems for cloud computing and intelligent networking
which can help the integration and fusion in the cloud of
cybernetics (including robotics, sensors, controllers, andmechatronics), computing, and messaging. The proposed
messaging infrastructure will be implemented and the performanceof the whole infrastructure will be evaluated. The applications for
Smart Grid, Energy Management Systems, Regional Healthcare
Information Infrastructure, Regional Information and Local
Knowledge Infrastructure, and their related services and systems
will be studied in more details.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Three journal papers and three peer-reviewed international
conference papers were published and accepted. Six other journal
papers were accepted and to be published. We also publishedthree papers in domestic conferences.
As the successful completion of the Fukushima Regional
Innovation Project (MEXT-supported, FY2012-2016), we have
utilized our intelligent infrastructure technology and conducted
research on big data store of integrated technology for sensor
networks. In this year, we have putted emphasis on information
security and promoted research on cloud data security, protection
technology against malicious web. We also researched anddeveloped network simulation technology as a test support
technology against network and server faults and cyber-attacks forapplied IoT system. In addition to R & D, we held security lecturesand exercises through University-Business collaboration and tried
to nurture information security human resources. In conclusion,
we achieved research objectives expected at the beginning of
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For promoting the revitalization and contributing to the local
community from the side of robotics and information engineering,
we have advanced robotics technology by software, promoted tostandardize robotics software by RTM (Robotics middleware),organized the robotics software lectures for human resource
development.
Through these efforts, we achieved an accomplishment such as
robotics technology development, companies’ robotics technicalsupport and cultivation of human resources.

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We will investigate, evaluate and design new energy efficient
Cluster
processor architectures for high performance computing system.
LeaderFurthermore, we will study efficient usage of GPUs and PEZY-SC
processors for the following problems; implementation andevaluation of the high precision integrals, large-scale simulationsin astrophysics, acceleration of tsunami-modeling, and matrixbased parallel algorithms.

（vi） Conduct research on cutting-edge technology for renewable(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
We set up a reconstruction support framework (FY 2012 to FY2014) in competitive research fund which is in-campus researchexpenses, as well as at the METI subsidy business "Industryacademia innovation promotion project" on M2M network, bigdata relating to earthquake reconstruction by utilizing IT such as
big data analysis. As part of the MEXT subsidy project “Regional
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energy and on Smart Grid IT.

（vi） 【Reprint】 Having been selected for the MEXT "Regional

acquisition of patent rights and technology transfer, while
effectively managing intellectual property belonging to the
University.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
We filed thirty-six cases of patent rights and copy rights. We
concluded eleven patent licensing contract.

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B The Junior College(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
Support was provided to faculty members upon creating
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international conferences and major journals on a continuing basis
within the period of the Mid-term Goals for the 2nd term.

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Support faculty in applying for research projects.

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(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
The plans were realized.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We filed eight cases (yoy-2) of patent rights.

effectively manage intellectual property belonging to the
University and promote technology transfer of University-owned（viii） Aim to increase the number of papers accepted by major

Ｂ(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
For contributing to support toward revitalization and recovery
from the Great East Japan Earthquake, we have been continuously
implementing research on use of reusable energy. Therefore theplan was completed as its original. [reprint #85]

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
The R&D system built for the field of renewable energy,
established by the MEXT-subsidy project “Program for Supporting
Regional Innovation Strategy” (Project term: FY2012-2016) has
been maintained continuously and promoted industry-academia
collaboration, such as contribution to cooperation exhibition.
[reprint]

Innovation Strategy Support Program" in August, 2014, we haveinvited researchers with the knowledge and expertise needed toresearch and develop renewable energy. Tune the functions of thearchitecture of the information platform which was researched anddeveloped from FY2012 to FY2015. Further, organize the design
documents, user manuals, and library. In addition, organize andmanage the demonstration results of the varuious reference
projects and demonstrator systems promoted by the research
instittues such as AIST, Fukushima University, etc. toward
implementation. Use these outputs to promote the development ofsoftware developers for the region's renewable energy field, thecontinued output of R&D talent, and the establishment of aninterdisciplinary collaboration platform [reprint].

（vii） Heighten market value of research achievements through(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
n FY 2017, we optimized further GPU implementation of thetsunami prediction simulation code and evaluated its performancein detail. Based on that, we realized tsunami simulation by FPGA
with high-level synthesis through OpenCL and compared its
results with the past ones. In addition, we have accelerated ofnumerical integration by FPGA, GPU and PEZY-SC processors.
Two papers were published in two peer-reviewed scientificjournals, and two reports were presented at peer-reviewed
international research group.

(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
The plans were realized.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Support was provided to faculty members upon creating
documents.

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（i） Regarding innovative research fields requiring cross-disciplinary(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
Fundamental research in each field was summarized as a form of Faculty members proactively worked on publicity of researchbulletin and others, and released on University of Aizu Academic achievements and put their efforts on a wide range of collaboration
Repository. Promoting matching of research needs and seeds
projects every fiscal year in order to solve local issues. We
through industry-government-academia collaboration, practicalestablished the Local Practical Research Project and haveeducation was provided at each department for local collaboration maintained our stance to endeavor research aiming at solving local
projects. We established the Local Practical Research Projectissues. The plans were realized.
aiming at facilitating hands-on research environment toward local
collaboration-based solution,
As well as opening dispatch lectures proactively, trying reducing
each specialized research to local society.
(FY 2017 Implementation Status)(a-1) In order to deepen professional and sub-major courses,
fundamental and applied studies were conducted in relevant fields.
Through operating the Local Revitalization Center, we set up a
more proactive regional collaboration possibility, research forsolving regional problems, and practical educational environment
in which students participate.
(a-2) Fundamental research in each field was released as a form ofbulletin. The Childhood Education Department issued adepartmental research paper collection; “Childhood Education
Research.” These were released on University of Aizu Academic
Repository for contributing on regional revitalization andcollaborations with local society and companies.
(a-3) Under the "local practical research project" conducted at the
Local Revitalization Center and proactive efforts to dispatch
lectures, faculty members conducted a practical research based on
student participation to solve local issues in an effort to rejuvenate
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efforts, recognize them as priority fields, establish support systems
and improve R&D environment thereto.

（i） (a-1) In order to deepen education of specialized courses, carry out
both fundamental and applied research in relevant fields.
(a-2) Compile research results in the form of "JCD Research
Proceedings," "Collection of Research Seeds"and "Early
Childhood Education Research" published in AY 2015, and post
them on the JCD's website, etc. Utilize them for local revitalizationin collaboration with local communities and companies.
(a-3) Through the "local practical research project" of the Center
for Rejuvenation of Local Communities, look for a possibility ofcollaboration with industries and governments. Conduct apractical research based on student participation to solve local
issues in an effort to rejuvenate local communities.

C C The University of Aizu and the Junior College（i） (i) The University of AizuaRegarding innovative research fields requiring cross-disciplinary
efforts, recognize them as priority fields, establish support systems
and improve R&D environment thereto.

Provide assistance in participation in international conferences byfaculty members, and in organizing international workshops,
symposiums, and international conferences at the University, inorder to publicize and share research results with society.

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(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We newly set revitalization support category (from FY2012 to
The plans were realized.
FY2014) in competitive research fund; an internal research fund.
We also offered support for interinstitute collaboration acquisitionof external funds.

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C C The University of Aizu and the Junior College（i） (i) The University of Aizu

Support cross-disciplinary research initiatives, especially those of
the Research Center for Advanced Information Science andTechnology (CAIST). Further, support research and development
initiatives conducted by the University of Aizu Revitalization
Center that contribute toward Fukushima's revitalization.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Supporting the works of Aizu medical center and high-tech plaza,
we promoted research and development, such as robot-industry,for contributing to revitalization of Fukushima.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
36 international conferences (10 in FY2012, 8 in FY2013, 6 in
The Mid-term Plans were realized as planned.
FY2014, 7 in FY 2015 and 5 in FY2017) were organized.
Participants of these conferences include Nobel awardee(s), too.
Therefore the place has been an excellent place for releasing
research. It has generated contribution to society. In FY2016, foreffective and smooth conduct of administrative procedure,
guideline was reviewed and eligibility to receive financial support
was clarified.

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（ii） (ii) The Junior Collegea

In regards to international conferences and workshops organizedby faculty members, provide support with visa application
procedures and payment of travel and excursion expenses, etc. as
needed to invite well-known researchers, etc., improving
international academic and research excahange as well as theconveyance of academic information domestically andinternationally. At the same time, actively convey theattractiveness of Fukushima prefecture, Aizu region and the UoA
by holding international conferences, etc. at UoA facilities.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
In FY2017, four international conferences, etc. were supported.
Furthermore providing press with information, we tried our best to
release information externally. We had participants fromuniversities, companies, and local municipals which are ourpartners of joint research in addition to educational/research
relevant people from international academic societies. A wide
range of research achievements were released to externally andinternally.

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（ii） (ⅱ)The Junior College

Through utilization of human resources, promote research
projects having distinctive features.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
Every fiscal year, we engaged in unique activities which fully use
Following the plan, proactive cooperation and collaboration were
strengths of each specialty as cooperation/collaboration projects
attempted. These plans were achieved.
with relevant organization in the region (Industry, government,
citizen, academia.) The major projects include 1) Let’s Get Fit by
Delicious “Dietary” from Fukushima project, 2) Fukushima
prefectural project “Student-centered Revitalization of Rural
Community, 3) Aizu Town Art Project, and 4) Green Tourism
Project. There include local health and industrial matters as well as
mid- mountainy areas. Project for hands-on research in the region
was established. Local collaboration of needs and seeds waspromoted in addition to project concurrent collaboration project.
Future achievements in research/educational activities are
expected.

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(a-1) Utilizing the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities"local practical research project", collaborate with industry andgovernment. Taking up issues closely related to local
characteristics and promote research projects based on cooperation
with other departments.
(a-2) Update and enhance the "Collection of Research Seeds" and"List of Off-campus Public Lectures and Introduction of
Lecturers" and work on promotion of research projects.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)(a-1) We handled “the Shoku Behavior Actual State Grasp Survey
Result Summary and Analysis Duties” ascooperation/collaboration projects with relevant organization in
the region (Industry, government, citizen, academia.). Also we
handled “Aizu Machi Naka Art Project”, “Aizu Urushi Art Festival
2017” and “Planning and exhibition related projects “etc., andpromoted project research based on regional characteristics.
(a-2) Research Seeds Collection and Outreach Class Lecturer
Introduction and Class List were updated online. Local
Revitalization Center Operational Promotion Meeting Committee
Member (38 groups derived from private and public sectors) were
provided with these materials.

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SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN

FY 2017 ANNUAL PLAN

Evaluation

Status of Achievement and Reasons
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 to Achieve Goals regarding
Research

I Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of the Quality of Education/Research
Conducted at the University(Administrativ ANNUALe
Respon MID-TERM
Item 2. Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Researchsibility)(2) Measures for achievement of goals regarding
improvement of systems, etc. for promotion of research
Ａ

Ａ The University of Aizu（i）

In order to connect research activities and society systematicallyand strategically, with the UBIC as a core organization, promote
projects with high social needs and obtain external research funds
proactively.

MID-TERM(2) Measures for achievement of goals regarding
improvement of systems, etc. for promotion of research
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ANNUALＡ

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0

ANNUAL

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7

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0

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0

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Ａ The University of Aizu
(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
The “Matching” by fulltime faculty in UBIC and technical session The plans were realized as planned.
for companies were organized.
External fund

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（i）

Ａ

Proactively aim to continue acquiring external funds by promoting
the matching between research seeds and the needs from theindustry conducted by UBIC faculty, and by creating andpromoting social needs-oriented projects in collaboration with the
UoA Revitalization Center.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We participated into exhibitions held by municipals in theprefecture. We have put our effort on “matching” of IoT (Internetof Things) technology in manufacturing industry.
External fund FY2017 approx.85M JPY

Ｂ（ii） At the Research Center for Advanced Information Science andTechnology (CAIST), improve research environment throughassignment of faculty members in a cross-laboratory manner andintroduction of external funding, for example. In each cluster,
conduct pioneering research and research corresponding to social
needs.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
CAIST is taking advantage of the leading-edge ICT platform in all Achievement is mostly accomplished as expected in Mid-term
computer science and engineering fields, through proactive
Plans.
cooperation with industry-academia-government, especially TLO
organizations, we are making efforts to contribute industrializationof academic outcomes on the basis of intellectual property rights.
We are striving to establish an R&D hub, in parallel withpromoting R&D to meet diverse social needs and proactively
collaborating with external organizations, including universities,
companies and research institutes with the latest world trends inmind. Five interdisciplinary research teams "cluster" wererespectively established to enhance five fields of research,
Robotics, Space Science, Biomedical Engineering, Cloud
Networking and High Performance Computing. Research projects
supported by various financial resources are conducted to meetsocietal pressing needs, to contribute to local development and tocreate new businesses.

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（ii）

The Research Center for Advanced Information Science andTechnology (CAIST) will form five clusters of the core faculty
members vigorously involved in each specialized field that extends
beyond the borders of existing laboratories. There, bring inexternal and internal R&D funding, and engage in industryacademia-government collaboration and interdisciplinary
collaborative research. Through this, promote the return of the
fruits of academia to society, as well as contribution to industry.
By doing this, aim to develop scientific technology, a new body ofknowledge that meets the needs from society, to develop new
industries, and to foster the next generation of talent.

（iii） Based on the University of Aizu Intellectual Property Strategy,(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
There are five clusters active in FY2017. We were striving to bringin grants from external and internal financial resources, to engage
in industry-academia-government collaboration andinterdisciplinary collaborative projects, and finally to cast ouracademic outcomes into shape. The main implementations arelisted below:
1. Enhancement of the exhibition corner to demonstrate our R&D
outcomes;
2. Acquirement of external financial resources, including grant for
Robot technology development support project, etc.
3. Establishment of a new website to advertise CAIST more
effectively;
4. Host of domestic and international conferences (symposiums),
Host of the 1st annual CAIST symposium to highlight ourpresence and academic community contribution of CAIST
5. Cooperation with industry-academia-government ininterdisciplinary domain to commit our social contribution.
6. Partial revision of CAIST regulations to clarify the roles andoperations of the cluster members and the administrative
secretariat and to promote more efficient management, resulting in
stipulation of the examination items of CAIST Committee.
Set the period of the installment of clusters for enhancement ofresearch motivation, more objective and quantified performance
evaluation.
7. Stipulation detailed regulations for enforcement of CAIST
Committee to clarify more about new establishment, continuation,
abolition of clusters or change of cluster members

enhance the system to provide University faculty with instructions,advice and/or consultation regarding intellectual property, in orderto promote patent application resulting from faculty’s researchseeds and effectively manage intellectual property belonging to the
University.

（iii） Help deepen faculty's understanding of intellectual property

Ｂ

Ｂ The Junior College(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
From FY2012 to 2014, new revitalization support slot was
installed within the competitive research fund. And in FY2015,
CAIST division was newly established. Research themes using
robots and Lycia’s cloud were added to industry-academia
collaboration division in FY 2017.

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fields regarded as emphasized goals of the University.

（iv）

For research in the fields designated as prioritized areas in the
Mid-term Plans, set up a special allocation categories incompetitive research funds (General Category, Mid-term Plan
Category, University-Business Collaboration Category, CAIST
Category). After careful selection of research themes, allocate
funds to appropriate research.

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(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
The above-mentioned consultation system was maintained. Eightcases of patent and copy rights were implemented. The Dutyrelated Invention Examination Committee decided maintenance,
etc. of patents. We managed and operated IP.

through instruction, advice and/or consultation provided by UBIC,
promote patent applications of research seeds and effectively
manage/operate intellectual property belonging to the University.

（iv） Allocate internal research funds, taking into account research

Ｂ(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
Consultation system was facilitated under cooperation with UBIC The plans were realized as planned.
faculty members and IP advisor. In the period, 36 cases were
proposed. The Duty-related Invention Examination Committee
decided maintenance, etc. of patents. We managed and operated
IP.

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(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
The plans were realized as planned(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
In addition to conventional competitive research fund, we have set
up a special slot for the strategic research fund totaling 10 million
yen, which contributes to regional creation etc. We allocated it to 5
themes including collaboration with JCD.

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In order to support research which can flexibly respond todiversifying needs, review the support organization/system andresearch schemes, and create the environment which promotes
effective and efficient research activities.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
For grasping various needs of local society accurately and handling In order to assist research on various needs, we have been putting
them flexibly, operational method of the Local Revitalization
our efforts on facilitating an environment where various researches
Center was examined. Committee members exchanged theircan be implemented effectively and efficiently. The plans were
opinions on local issues at the Operational Promotion Meeting.
achieved.
Each issue was indicated to UoA faculty members. Possibility ofcollaboration projects was questioned. “Matching” of needs andseeds was attempted. From FY 2015, the Local Hands-on
Research Project started as well as concurrent collaboration
projects, achievements in research/educational activities weregenerated. The Local Hands-on Research Project has been
conducted 4 cases each year after FY 2015, as well as regional
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（i）

Centering on the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities,
try to create organizations/systems/research schemes to flexibly
respond to diversifying local needs, in order to contribute todevelopment of local communities in cooperation with industry,
government and citizens. Utilizing "local practical research
project"to enrich a system to discover needs of the local
community.

（ii） Review the research schemes, in order to fully make use of theCollege’s wide-ranging fields of specialization, including studies
on industry, management, designing, information, environments,
local administration, nutrition, cookery, health and welfare,childcare and nursing care, etc.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
In order to assist development of the region by industry
government-citizen-academia cooperation/collaboration, improved
the regional practice research project. Establishing a system for
figuring out local needs, the Local Revitalization Center will
mainly facilitate research environment, organization, and system
which can flexibly handle various needs from the local society,
The Local Hands-on Research Project has been conducted 4 cases,
as well as regional contributions through practical education andtraining more than X cases.

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(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
Based on FY2012 internal competitive research fund
Reviewed the research schemes, in order to fully make use of the(Revitalization slot), the research system was enhanced. FY2013 College’s wide-ranging fields of specialization. Research
was the year we attempted flexible framework among departments collaboration with UoA increased fruitfully. The plans were almost
for the project of the Local Revitalization Center. Starting fromrealized.
FY2015, internal competitive research fund was integrated. The
local hands-on research project was founded. Furthermore wehave been working on enrichment of research environment.
Additionally, we reviewed the style of revitalization support
flexibly, such as extending the period of the Kid’s College in FY
2017.
(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Six were adopted in internal competitive research system and two
were adopted in the strategic research fund (general slot) of the
UoA, three of them were collaborative research with faculty
members of the UoA. We promoted to research of problem
solution, as well as promoting sharing
regional issues and collaboration.

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(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
The internal competitive research system selected 44 cases ofresearch in 5 years including the strategic research fund newly
established in FY2014 and the revitalization slot in FY2012.
Three faculty members used the external training scheme in order
to work on survey and research in domestic universities so as toimprove abilities, etc. of teaching/research.

（ii） By utilizing "local practical research project" etc. and taking into
account societal changes including revitalization support, flexibly
operate research schemes towards resolution of issues, while
discussing how to utilize project research fully making use of theCollege’s wide-ranging fields of specialization, and how to share
local issues and promote local collaboration.

（iii） In order to support faculty’s superior activities, improve theinternal competitive research system and outside training
programs.

86(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)Within the internal competitive research system, the strategic
research fund was newly established and expanded therevitalization slot.

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（iii） Support the development of faculty’s research ability with the off-

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
The internal competitive research system selected six cases ofresearch. Various types of research were supported. such as“Identification of food and ingredients to suppress virus invasionand elucidation of action mechanism”, “Possibility ofrevitalization of the area by utilizing Tadami line from youth
perspective”, “Study on the status of Institute for School Teachers
and Staff Development and the special role of higher education
institutions”.
We adopted the research of 2 projects (one of which is a joint
research project with the UoA) as the newly established strategic
research fund (general slot). Supported research that contributes toregional creation and reconstruction assistance, such as "Global
branding strategy using ICT framework" etc.
Regarding the research fund payment, purchase manual for faculty
members was widely announced for strict observation. To ensure
thorough pre-approval of “Expenses not directly related toresearch, we set up an inquiry form. Effective conduct of researchfund was promoted on necessary basis.

campus faculty training program and support the diversified
research activities with the UoA competitive research funding.
Further, examine the use of research fund in order for smooth
research activities.

（iv） Regarding intellectual property, the Center for Rejuvenation of(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
At the Operational Committee of the Local Revitalization Center,management/operation of intellectual properties such as various
design competition, as well as local design development andhands-on education.

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Local Communities shall be responsible for management andadministration, taking into consideration characteristics of research
results.

（iv） Continue looking into the way the Center manages and utilizes

Ｂ

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Ｂ

(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
Since we are continuously discussing about intellectual property
rights based on various cases, the plans were almost achieved.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
At the Operational Committee of the Local Revitalization Center,management/operation of intellectual properties such as various
design competition, as well as local design development andhands-on education.

intellectual property.

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3. Evaluation by Item
SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN

FY 2017 ANNUAL PLAN

Evaluation

Status of Achievement and Reasons
I Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of the Quality of Education/Research
Conducted at the University
Item

3. Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
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(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding
collaboration and cooperation with local communities, etc.
Ａ

The University of Aizu（i）

Establish fundamental policies regarding contribution to local
communities.

3. Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Contribution to Local Communities

MID-TERM(Administrativ ANNUALe
Respon MID-TERM
sibility)(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding
collaboration and cooperation with local communities, etc.
Ａ

Ｂ

Ａ
Ａ

Ｃ

Ｂ
6

Ｂ

Ｄ

Ｃ
15

Ｃ

MID-TERM ANNUAL

Ｄ
0

Ｄ

0

ANNUAL

Ａ

6

Ｂ

14

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

MID-TERM

Ａ

5

Ｂ

12

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

ANNUAL

Ａ

4

Ｂ

12

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

The University of Aizu
(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
On February 26, 2014, the UoA Local Contribution Policy was
We created “The UoA Local Contribution Policy”. As such, weestablished. On top of supports for recovery from the Great East
have determined that the plans have been achieved.
Japan Earthquake, we tried to handle needs and wants from local
community from the viewpoint of utilization of expert knowledge.
We have been contributed on the community in international
exchanges, such as lifelong learning support and international
students enjoyed cultural exchanges with local public.

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（i）

Ａ

Since creating the "University of Aizu Regional Contribution
Policy" on February 26, 2014 as a basic policy for regional
contribution, we have carried out a number of programs based on
this policy.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Based on “The UoA Local Contribution Policy”, we dispatchedfaculty members for lifelong learning support. We also promoted
the cultural exchange between international students and local
people.

Ｂ（ii） As a university open to local communities, promote opening of
University facilities for use by the general public.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(b-1) No. of Facility Use

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SAD
CAS
ARC

(b-2) We did best at opening the facilities to the public. We
promoted use of the facilities.
- The number of time of use per fiscal year(b-3) External reasons of athletic facilities, we did our best on
maintaining the environment where local groups find easy to use.
Time to time, we waived fees and promoted use of the facilities.
- No. of facility use per FY(b-4) For meetings and events with companies, UBIC was used.
LICTiA was opened in October 2015. Its open space was provided
as a place where locals can enjoy. The university used the facility
as a venue of IT Aki Forum and many other industry-academia
government collaboration activities which the university plays themain role. As a result, 343 of AOI meetings were held in FY2016.

88(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
The quarter system was introduced in FY2016 and circumstancesof facility use has been changed. However, we used the UoA
homepage to spread information on use of facilities. The effort
showed possibility to generate a certain level of increase. The
plans were realized.

Ｂ（ii） (ii-1) Based on the agreement concluded with Okuma Town

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)(b-1) Publicize the "UoA's facilities use system" through the
University website to increase occupancy of on-campus facilities
by the general public, resulting in slight increase than last year
Auditorium 11 cases
Lecture Hall 64 cases(b-2) The Okuma Town JHS did not use.
(b-3) Regarding visitors’ use of our athletic facilities weremaintained so as to cater to local groups. For public groups’
cultural/athletic activities, use fee was exampled.
[The number of internal use]
140 cases(b-4) Utilize UBIC and LICTiA for interexchange with companies
and meetings. Open spaces like LICTiA's Innovation Space were
provided as public spaces for local area. The university used thefacility as a venue of IT Aki Forum and many other industryacademia-government collaboration activities which the university
played the main role. 329 (as of the end of February 2018) of AOI
meetings were held in FY2017.

Educational Board, open necessary facilities to Okuma Town's
elementary/junior high schools.(MS)(ii-2) Publicize the "UoA's facilities use system" through the
University website to increase occupancy of on-campus facilities
by the general public. (MS)(ii-3) Maintain athletic facilities in good condition and promoteuse by local people. (SAD)(ii-4) Provide the open space of UBIC and LICTiA's Innovation
Space as a venue for promotion of university-industry
collaboration and interactions with the local communities. (CAS)Continue opening of the College's library and the athletic field to 112
promote the facilities use by the general public.
JCD
Open the gym and athletic field for use by the Okuma Town
Junior High School to improve their educational environment. (Fordetails, see the "revitalization support" section.)

Ｂ

Ｂ

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Ｂ

Ｂ

Ｂ

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)Over five years some 1,550 people used the library, while some
We continued to open the university library, athletic field, etc. to
55,000 people used the athletic field grounds. Further, the campus the general public, the gymnasium and athletic field were opened
was opened to kindergartens, welfare facilities, etc. for flowerfor Okuma Town Junior High School. In addition, efforts wereviewing parties, and to kindergartens for playing in the snow, etc. made to improve the school's educational environment by issuing
Regarding Okuma Town Junior High School, the gymnasium and library cards to all students, etc. Given these factors, the plansathletic field were opened for classes, extracurricular activities,
were almost realized.
etc. since October 2012. In addition, starting in FY2013, efforts
were made to improve the school's educational environment by
issuing library cards to all students, etc.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
The library was used by 215 visitors and the athletic field was usedby 440 groups with 8,646 individuals in total. For Okuma JHS,
these facilities had been continuously offered and library cards
were issued to all students.

（iii） Provide lifelong education by actively offering public lectures,(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
Regarding open lectures, we conducted the TRY series andWe have determined that the plans have essentially beenlectures (including seminars) each year. Each year, the UoA sends achieved as written.
faculty to conduct dispatch lectures on request from in and out of
Fukushima.

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etc., taking advantage of intellectual resources possessed by the
University, and hold public lectures by dispatched faculty
members at locations outside the University, based on requests
from local communities.

（iii） Taking into account discussions by the Community Affairs and(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
10 sessions of the TRY series, 10 lectures (including seminars),and 3 public lectures by students were conducted as part of the
UoA's public lectures, which totaled 23 this fiscal year. 50
dispatch lectures were conducted by faculty members.

Planning Committee, proactively organize public lectures, etc.
including those to be held outside the University while attempting
improvement such as adding new theme, etc.

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（iv） Conduct research regarding content of education, teaching(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We strove to disseminate information on the UoA's education by Mid-term Plans were realized as planned.
providing mock lectures, etc. to junior and senior high school
students from around the prefecture upon request. Based on theacademic collaboration agreement we formed with Aizu Gakuho
Senior High School in February 2007, we accepted an Aizu
Gakuho SHS student as a special audit student in 2014. Further,
we continued to dispatch UoA faculty to conduct "spot lectures."

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【SRS】

materials and IT tools, etc., in cooperation with the Fukushima
Prefectural Board of Education, aiming to improve scholastic
abilities, especially in mathematics, physics and English, of juniorand senior high school students in Fukushima Prefecture. In
particular, the University shall further enhance collaboration with
Aizu Gakuho High School, based on the University-high school
cooperation agreement.

（iv）

Continue supporting junior and senior high schools in Fukushima
in improving their students' math, science, and English abilities,
and in furthering internationalization. In particular, dispatch ourfaculty members to Aizu Gakuho High School for lectures, etc. inaccordance with our academic collaboration agreement in order tofurther strengthen our collaboration.

(ⅴ) Promote contribution to local communities through activities,(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We provided support by conducting mock lectures, etc. andphysics course lectures in English to junior and senior high school
students from around the prefecture upon request. Further, basedon the academic collaboration agreement with Aizu Gakuho
Senior High School, we held a council meeting and exchanged
opinions regarding FY2017 projects. Specifically, we actively
aimed to promote collaboration by having UoA faculty members
conduct math and English "spot lectures," provide instruction on
English-language presentation-giving as part of preparation foroverseas training, etc.

including off-campus lectures targeted for high school students inand outside Fukushima Prefecture.

(ⅴ) Advertise our off-campus lectures through various methods and

Ｂ

Ｂ

Ｂ

Ｂ

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We researched rice paddy weeding robots in collaboration with the The plans were realized.
Aizu Industrial Network Forum (ANF), an organization formed of
Aizu-area manufacturers. In addition, we began to work on acollaborative research project with Aizu Medical Center.

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and organizations related to agriculture and forestry in the region,
so as to contribute to development of products and services by
those institutions, etc.

Ｂ

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We conducted dispatch lectures at a total of 35 high schools in andout of the prefecture based on requests received. Regarding SSH(Super Science High Schools), etc., the UoA provided support to
Aizu Senior High School and Aizu Gakuho SHS by conducting
lectures, etc.
Further, we dispatched faculty members to Aizu SHS, which had
been designated for the prefecturally-subsidized Future Global
Leaders of Revitalization Development Program in order to
conduct lectures.

proactivey respond to requests from high schools inside andoutside of the prefecture.
In particular, continue to strengthen our collaboration with seniorhigh schools inside and outside of the prefecture.that have been
designated as SGHs (Super Global High schools) and SSHs (Super
Science Highschools), etc.

(ⅵ) Cooperate in research and development with medical institutions

Ｂ(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We proactively dispatched faculty members to senior high schools We proactively dispatched faculty members to senior high schools
in and out of Fukushima each year in order to conduct dispatchin and out of Fukushima each year in order to conduct dispatch
lectures. At the same time, we are also made efforts to promote the lectures. At the same time, we are also made efforts to promote theUniversity of Aizu.
University of Aizu. As such, we have determined that the plans*Dispatch lectures
have been achieved.

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【SRS】

(ⅵ) Take approaches which can contribute to development of(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
In addition to the research above, we carried out efforts incooperation with the manufacturing industry and ICT companies,
such as concluding agreements with IHI Co. and Soramitsu Co.,
Ltd., andIHI Corporation

products and services by local companies, etc., such as searchingfor regional needs by exchanging information/opinions with local
companies, and promoting matching needs with UoA's researchseeds under the leadership of UBIC faculty.

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（キ） Host the “Computer Science Summer Camp” and the “Personal(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We are organizing the Computer Science Summer Camp and
The UoA has organized the Computer Science Summer Camp and
AllJapan High School Computing Contest in collaboration with
PC Koshien, which have both seen high numbers of participants
corporate and institutional affiliates, etc. These events help toeach year from across the country. As such, we have determinedmake the UoA's characteristics and appeal known across thethat the plans have been achieved.
country. For example, each year, both a number of participantsfrom both events eventually attend the University of Aizu. At thesame time, they help develop the talents that will drive ourcomputerized society forward. In particular, PC Koshien's level ofrecognition has increased nationwide, and the skill level ofparticipants is increasing each year. It is growing into acompetition that serves as an objective for high school students.

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Computing Contest for High School Students in Japan” incooperation with relevant organizations and entities, etc., in orderto nurture individuals who will support the information society andto publicize the University’s distinctive characteristics andstrengths nationwide through these events.

(ⅶ) (vii-1) Host the “Computer Science Summer Camp” in(FY 2017 Implementation Status)(g-1) The steering committee formed by local NPOs,
municipalities, companies, and other affiliated organizationsorganized Computer Science Summer Camp 2017, which washeld at the University of Aizu. This year marked the 21th editionof the event. There, 59 junior and senior high school students fromin and out of Fukushima as well as 10 high school student- guests
from Hong Kong participated in one of three courses, including
JAVA Programming.
(g-2) PC Koshien 2017, the 15th edition of the event, wasorganized by the prefecture, the UoA, and the All-Japan
Computing Contest Steering Committee. There were 1,749
participants (9 less than last year), and the number of participantsin the Programming Division was as many as the last year when
we had the record number of participants (1,264).
In the 2nd “International High School Division" of the One Image
CG Division, there were 90 entries (last time 27 people) from
China, South Korea and others.

cooperation with relevant organizations and entities.
(vii-1) Jointly organize the “AY2016 All-Japan High School
Computing Contest (PC Koshien)”with the Prefectural
Government and the PC Koshien Executive Committee in order todevelop a wider range of ICT talent.

(ⅷ) Promote research and development on broad-spectrum ideas forcomputer operation responding to various needs and scenes of life.

(ⅷ) The social platform has been changing after social infrastructure(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
We are participating in a review meeting on the management ofdata collected in the Prefectural Citizen's Health Survey. In
addition to the above, we began work on a collaborative research
project with Aizu Medical Center.

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focus on R&D on IT related to medical support and perform
activities, maintaining close communication with local
communities.

(ⅸ)

A

Ｂ

Ｂ

Ｂ

Ｂ

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
In addition to participating in exhibitions related to robots andmedical devices, we signed a collaboration agreement with
SORAMITSU Co., Ltd. and promoted block chain technology
development.

and information technology were integrated. In order to grasp
diversifying social needs, support R&D at UoA through collecting
information and exchanging opinions at exhibitions on robotics,
renewable energy and mobile information terminals, etc. before
matching the needs of businesses, etc. with the University's seeds.

(ⅸ) Through cooperation with Fukushima Medical University, etc.,

A(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We strived to collect information in a number of way, including
The plans were realized.
visiting ICT-related trade shows and showrooms such as
JapanITWeek. Additionally, we promoted smart grid infrastructure
research in the field of renewable energy and robot research
including drones.

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Manage the data collected in the survey on prefectural citizens’
health management conducted by Fukushima Medical University
in a manner that allows the prefectural citizens to feel at easeabout their data being collected. This will be done by leveraging
the UoA's specialized knowledge about ICT to provide support,
including security measures that anticipates system development
and crisis management.
Further, promote initiatives such as periodic opinion exchanges
regarding industry-academia collaboration.

(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
The plans were realized.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Attended the specialists committee for Fukushima HealthManagement Survey to advise about data dealing and developmentof new systems.
We continued to exchange views with Aizu Medical Center andstarted collaborative research on diagnostic imaging with
Fukushima Medical University Hospital.

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(ⅹ) Promote collaborative research with Fukushima Medical(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)Through the Regional Innovation Strategy Support Program
The plans were realized.
(MEXT subsidy program starting in 8/2012), we engaged inresearch and development in the field of renewable energy. At thesame time, we collaborated with other Fukushima universities andresearch institutes (Fukushima University, Nihon University
College of Engineering, Iwaki Meisei University, National Instituteof Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, etc.) These
initiatives included empirically testing the various reference
projects and proof of concept systems that had been developed sofar. Further, we received an overall evaluation of A at the end of
the valuation from MEXT in March 2017.
Academia Consortium Fukushima was selected for the MEXT
Program for Promoting Inter-University Collaborative Education.
As part of this program, we promoted study abroad at NAFSA (theworld's largest exchange event for university personnel, etc.) andconducted Japanese cultural and language training aimed atforeign faculty and international students at Fukushima
educational institutes, and for their families, in an effort toeffectively utilize the project in university operation.

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University and other universities inside and outside of Fukushima
Prefecture, while taking full advantage of the characteristics ofeach university. With those universities working together, also
promote joint seminars and workshops for faculty andadministrative staff development. In addition, the University shallhold joint meetings and lectures, etc. among those universities forperiodic exchange of information, so as to promote effective
utilization of information obtained at those meetings in the
University management.

(ⅹ) (x-1) Having been selected for the MEXT "Regional Innovation(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Through the Regional Innovation Strategy Support Program(MEXT subsidy program starting in 8/2012), we engaged inresearch and development in the field of renewable energy. At thesame time, we collaborated with other Fukushima universities andresearch institutes (Fukushima University, Nihon University
College of Engineering, Iwaki Meisei University, National Instituteof Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, etc.) These
initiatives included empirically testing the various reference
projects and proof of concept systems that had been developed sofar. Further, we received an overall evaluation of A at the end of
the valuation from MEXT in March 2017.
Academia Consortium Fukushima was selected for the MEXT
Program for Promoting Inter-University Collaborative Education.
As part of this program, we promoted study abroad at NAFSA (theworld's largest exchange event for university personnel, etc.) andconducted Japanese cultural and language training aimed atforeign faculty and international students at Fukushima
educational institutes, and for their families, in an effort toeffectively utilize the project in university operation.

Strategy Support Program" in August, 2014, we have invitedresearchers with the knowledge and expertise needed to researchand develop renewable energy. With FY2016 being the final year
fo the project, we will promote initaitives aiming at exanding theactual users （reference development support, etc.).
(x-2) Participate as approopriate in the projects such as the interuniversity collaborative joint education promotion programorganized by Academia Consortium Fukushima, and aim toeffectively utilize the fruits gained there in operation of theuniversity.

(xi)

Conduct various activities including seminars, in cooperation withprivate organizations, in order to contribute to nurturing of humanresources and rejuvenation of local communities.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
The Aizu IT Aki Forum, which had been organized by the UoA
We are proactively working to develop the talents who will
until FY2014, has been jointly organized with the Aizu University contribute to the revitalization of the region and are executing theBusiness Consortium since FY2015. In this and other ways, weplans as written.
have contributed revitalizing the region. At the same time, we haveengaged in the development of future ICT entrepreneurs by, forexample, participating in events including hackathons. We havedone this while receiving the cooperation of UoA-launched
ventures in the operation of the University of Aizu IT Entrepreneur
Development Program, a prefecturally-subsidized project.

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(xi) Organize “University-Industry Collaboration Forums" for local(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
In addition to continue organizing the Aizu IT Aki Forum with the
Aizu University-Business Consortium, we strove to develop thetalents who aim to become ICT entrepreneurs while gaining theassistance of UoA-launched ventures with the operation of the
University of Aizu IT Entrepreneur Development Project (aFukushima prefecture subsidized project).
Further, through the Problem Solving-Based Talent Development
Model Project (a Fukushima prefecture subsidized project), we
engaged in the development of applications that have theversatility needed to solve the issues of local companies.
Moreover, we worked on fostering human resources such as
female programmers to support employment in women's
prefecture enterprises through the “Girls Who Code Project” (aFukushima prefecture subsidized project) in collaboration with
Fukushima Information Industry Association and other related
institutions.

companies in cooperation with local chambers of commerce, etc.
Further, develop individuals looking to become ITC entrepreneurs
through the "University of Aizu IT Entrepreneur Development
Program" and "Problem Solving-based ICT Talent Development
Model Project"Ｂ

The Junior College（i）

For promotion of further contribution to local regions, establish
fundamental policies for local contribution.

Ｂ(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We established the following basic policy on regional contribution We created a basic policy and actively engaged in regional
and published it on the homepage.
collaborative projects based on said policy, with the Center for(1) Strengthen collaboration with regional affiliated organizations Rejuvenation of Local Communities playing a central role. As(industry-government-private-academia),
such, the plans were achieved.
(2) Promote regional educational support activities and lifelong
learning, (3) Promote student-planned practical learning andpractical education, (4) Promote the improvement of education
and research activities and the
publication of information thereof(5) Open university facilities to the public(6) Promote the support of revitalization from the Great East Japan
Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster

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（i） Achieved mid-term plan（ii） Proactively work on student-participatory/hands-on education,
off-campus/on-campus public lectures, symposiums, seminars,
workshops and research on solution of local issues, etc.

A

The Junior College(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Achieved mid-term plan. We created a basic policy and engaged
in variety of projects.
(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
As part of student-planned practical learning and education, we
actively participated in design competitions, volunteer activities,
etc. Further, we also worked to solve regional issues throughgraduation research and regional project exercises. We held
special lectures and public lectures 5-6 times per year,
respectively. A total of 1,808 people attended. Dispatch lectures
were held 770 times per year, with a total of 41,947 people
attending them. In addition, as part of university-high school
collaboration, we dispatched lecturers to Fukushima Prefecture's
Aizu Gakuho Junior and Senior High Schools. Further, we
conducted information exchanges, etc. related to education andresearch. We also conducted remote classes with Yamagata City's
Commercial High School.

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93

A
(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
Leveraging the specialized field of each school, we actively
conducted student-planned practical learning and education.
Further, the number of dispatch and public lectures, as well as
their attendance, is trending upwards each year. As such, the plans
were realized.

A

（ii） Centering on the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities,(FY 2017 Implementation Status)(1) As part of student-planned practical learning and education,
we madeefforts to solve regional issues through graduation research andregional project exercises. We actively participated in many
themes,such as design competitions, volunteer activities, etc.
(2) We conducted special lectures and public lectures 5 times,
which were attended by 147 people. We conducted a total of 146
dispatch lectures covering 13 fields and 95 labs which wereattended by 6,761 people.
(3) In university-high school collaboration, we dispatched
lecturers to Fukushima Prefecture's Aizu Gakuho JHS and SHS
four times, and conducted information exchanges on education
and research once. We conducted remote classes at Yamagata City
Commercial High School four times.

provide student-participatory/hands-on education, seminars,
workshops, off/on-campus public lectures, symposiums, etc.
Proactively promote student-participatory/hands-on education,
through research on regional issues in "local practical research
project," “Graduation Research,” “Regional Project Workshops”
and “Special Workshops for Revitalization Support.”（iii） In order to further contribute to local regions and communities,
discuss enhancement of the administration system throughassignment of full-time researchers and staff to the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities, etc.

（iii） In order to further contribute to local regions and communities,

prefectural/municipal governments and Academia Consortium
Fukushima in administration policy making and implementation.

A

Ｂ

Ｂ

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
As same as FY2016, because the Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities is independently conducting initiatives that
contribute to local communities, we were able to promote theleveraging of the Regional Practical Research Project, which leadto securing project funding and the proactive regional research of
faculty members.

utilizing "local practical research project" etc., discussenhancement of the operational issues and operational system of
the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities and its relevantorganization.

（iv） Work on solution of local issues through cooperation withA
(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
In the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities, we created We are continuing discussions of the creation of a stable system.
positions for a Center Director (concurrent post), a Deputy Center The plans were almost realized.
Director (concurrent post), a Center Researcher (concurrent post),
and a full-time commissioned personnel (regional coordinator),and three Specially Appointed Researchers (former UoA faculty
members).

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Every fiscal year, we engaged in unique activities which fully use We were able to achieve the plans through proactive activities
strengths of each specialty as cooperation/collaboration projects
including the active development of collaborative/cooperativewith relevant organization in the region (Industry, government,
projects with the prefectural government and local municipalities,
citizen, academia.) The major projects include 1) Let’s Get Fit by cooperation in the Program for Promoting Inter-University
Delicious “Dietary” from Fukushima project, 2) Fukushima
Collaborative Education organized by Academia Consortium
prefectural project “Student-centered Revitalization of Rural
Fukushima, and the creation of the "local practical researchCommunity, 3) Aizu Town Art Project, and 4) Green Tourism
project," which promotes the growth of budding new regional
Project. There include local health and industrial matters as well as collaborations.
mid- mountainy areas. We cooperated in the Program for
Promoting Inter-University Collaborative Education organized byAcademia Consortium Fukushima, namely 1) site visit to a power
plant, 2) Kawauchi revitalization festival, 3) FAP short-term
program. Project for hands-on research in the region wasestablished. Local collaboration of needs and seeds was promoted
in addition to project concurrent collaboration project. Futureachievements in research/educational activities are expected.

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（iv） Work on regional issues while taking part in projects organized by(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We promoted project-based research that considers thecharacteristics of the region, in addition to the same collaborativeand cooperative projects as FY2017 with regional affiliatedorganizations (industry-government-private-academia). The
Research Seeds Collection and List of Dispatch Lectures andLecturers were updated. In addition, they were posted on the
homepage and sent to affiliated organizations, primarily thosebelonging to the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities
Steering Committee (38 organizations in industry, government, theprivate sector, and academia). In the "local practical research
project," we engaged in the following things.
(1) Research related to proposals for revitalization that leverages
the historical and folk culture of the Minamiaizu region(2) The creation of content and a homepage that introduces
activities aimed at regional revitalization of Aizuwakamatsu City's
Minato District(3) Development of modeling workshops as an educational activity
towards local communities(4) Practical activity projects such as storytelling to children withspecial educational needs

municipal governments, including Aizu Regional Development
Bureau and Southern Aizu Regional Development Bureau, which
are members of our Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities.
Making use of the "Collection of Research Seeds" and "local
practical research project," promote matching of our faculty's
research fields with issues of each local region.

(ⅴ) In collaboration with various bodies including privateorganizations such as NPOs, and private companies, etc., nurture
human resources and work on solution of local issues.

A

A

Ｂ

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(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)Through various student-planned practical learning and education, The plans were achieved through the holding of design
as well as various programs and projects, we leveraged thecompetitions based on requests from organizations and companies,
specialization of each department and engaged in additional broad as well as the improvement of student-planned practical learning
collaborations with the local community. These included
and education.
proposing designs through a design competition based on requests
from companies, development of new products through seminar
activities, developing menus and participating in recipe contests,
and cooperating with NPOs as part of volunteer activities.

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(ⅴ) Promote collaboration with private sectors, including NPOs and(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Through various student-planned practical learning andeducation, as well as various programs and projects, we leveraged
the specialization of each department and engaged in additional
broad collaborations with the local community. These included
proposing designs through a design competition based on requests
from companies, development of new products through seminar
activities, developing menus and participating in recipe contests,
and cooperating with NPOs as part of volunteer activities.

companys, through off-campus lectures, local practical research
project, student-participatory/hands-on education and otherprojects, and jointly contribute to local revitalization in terms ofhuman resource development and formation of knowledge-basedsociety.

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SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN

FY 2017 ANNUAL PLAN

Evaluation

Status of Achievement and Reasons
I Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of the Quality of Education/Research
Conducted at the University
Item

3. Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
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(2) Specific measures regarding promotion of regional
industryA

The University of Aizu（i）

Proactively provide knowledge and expertise of our faculty
members to support diversified development and cultivation ofmarkets by companies and research institutions, etc. in Fukushima
Prefecture.

3. Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Contribution to Local Communities

MID-TERM(Administrativ ANNUALe
Respon MID-TERM
sibility)(2) Specific measures regarding promotion of regional
industry
A

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3

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0

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2

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2

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The University of Aizu
(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
We conducted new technology information sessions. Further, we
attended exhibitions organized by municipalities within theprefecture, etc. At the same time, we worked to match
manufacturers with IoT technologies.

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（i）

Ａ

UBIC faculty search for needs of companies and match them withresearch seeds. Promote technology transfer to the companies inFukushima, etc. by organizing technical explanatory meetings
where inventors provide explanations for future practical use oftechnologies, and as needed, by giving technical guidance, etc. bythemselves.

（ii） Conduct seminars which will help create university-led venture(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Held technology presentation meetings organized JST. Concluded
an agreement and conducted joint research on IoT technology
introduction in manufacturing industry.

Ｂ

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Ｂ

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)With the Revitalization Center established in March 2013 playing We have been able to implement the University of Aizu IT
a central role, we frequently held Aizu Open Innovation Meetings Entrepreneur Development Project and Problem Solving-based(AOI Meetings) with the objective of stimulating diverse
Talent Development Model Project (Fukushima Prefecture
discussion and creation, as well as creating innovative
subsidized projects) as planned each year by continuously andtechnologies and business models. We asked UoA-launchedfrequently holdings AOI meetings while also, for example,
ventures to participate in meetings as appropriate for the content of collaborating with UoA-launched ventures.
said meeting. We also made efforts to develop talent byimplementing the Venture Startup Workshop. Held practicalcourses for entrepreneurship through the University of Aizu IT
Entrepreneur Development Program.

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businesses, and promote various forms of cooperation withexisting university-led venture businesses.

(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
The plans were realized.

（ii） As an institutional supporter of the Aizu IT Industry Promotion(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Held the Venture Experience Workshop, AOI meetings andpractical lectures (patent related, business plan, etc.) on the
University of Aizu IT Entrepreneur Development Project(Fukushima Prefecture subsidized projects).We also asked UoAlaunched ventures to participate in technical consultations, when
we exchanged opinions with companies.
Further, we collaborated with UoA-launched ventures when
implementing the Industrial Robot Development Support Project
and the "Problem Solving-based Talent Development Model
Project") (Fukushima prefecture subsidized projects).

Council (comprised of ventures and other companies in
Aizuwakamatsu City) founded primarily by Aizuwakamatsu City
in May 2015, support the Council's initiatives. These initiatives
include strengthening the products and services of IT venturecompanies, matching them with businesses in the metropolitanarea, etc.
Further, the "Aizu Open Innovation (AOI) Conference" (which
has a goal creating revolutionary technologies and businessmodels by stimulating diverse discussion and creation) will serve
the core of efforts to collaborative initiatives with UoA-launched
ventures, including programs to develop IT entrepreneurs (such as
the prefectural "University of Aizu IT Entrepreneur Development
Program" and "Problem Solving-based Talent Development Model
Project") and collaborative organization of ICT-related seminars.

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（iii） Make efforts to realize smooth operation of “Laboratory for(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We opened the Laboratory for leading-edge ICT in Aizu as a new Laboratory for leading-edge ICT in Aizu playing a central role, we
hub for industry-academia-government collaboration in October
have provided university facilities as space for the creation of2015 and have provided it as a space for the creation of
innovation. At the same time, we have proactively leveraged theinnovation. At the same time, we have proactively leveraged it as a facility in the University of Aizu IT Entrepreneur Development
place for realizing co-creation (the act of creating things as a team) Project (a Fukushima Prefecture subsidized projects),with the University of Aizu IT Entrepreneur Development Project implementing the plans as written.
(a Fukushima Prefecture subsidized project), conducting 343 AOI
meetings in FY2016.

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Leading-edge ICT in Aizu” which provides a place for ICT
companies, University, public organizations and existing venturecompanies to collaborate to conduct research and develop leadingedge ICT. At the same time, set an environment that will lead tocreation of university-led venture businesses.

（iii） With the Laboratory for Advanced ICT in Aizu (LICTiA), which(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We engaged in various collaborations such as asking UoAlaunched ventures to participate in technical consultations andexchanges of opinions with companies as necessary, conducting
361 AOI meetings in FY2017.

opened in October 2015, serving as a core facility, collaborate
with ICT-related companies, universities, public sector
institutions, and existing University-launched ventures, etc. tocarry out advanced ICT R&D. Further, provide the sort of places
for innovation that will lead to the creation of new UoA-launched
ventures.
Additionally, strive to create a place where co-creation (the act of
creating something as a team), which is a core of the prefecture's"University of Aizu IT Entrepreneur Development Program," canbe realized.

B

The Junior College

B（i） Under the initiative of the Center for Rejuvenation of Local(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
In Aizu-wakamatsu city and the rest of the part in Fukushima
prefecture, a collaboration project was implemented. The local
hands-on research project featured revitalization of mountainary
areas proactively.

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Communities, aiming at working on 10 or more collaborative
projects a year, carry out joint research through industrygovernment-university collaboration and work on revitalization of
local industry and rejuvenation of depopulated/hilly regions.

（i）

Ｂ

A

A

A

The Junior College

Centering on the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities,
exchange opinions with local municipalities to discover local
issues, in order to promote industry-government-university
collaboration by making proposals for collaborative projects
utilizing "local practical research project,"for example.
Conduct commissioned projects, taking advantage of local
resources, including historical sites, cultural characteristics,
tradition, natural beauty, local industry, specialties, and vacanthouses. Through such activities, contribute to increase in thenumber of people visiting the region, promotion of settlement
and/or residence in two regions and local revitalization, in aneffort to develop local industry and culture.

(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
Regarding the numerical target of 10 regional
collaborative/cooperative projects annually, we believe that we canachieve the plan, as we are making progress on the creation of anenvironment for proactively engagement in initiatives. This
includes the proactive initiatives of each department's faculty
members, the improvement of student-planned practical learningand education, the launch of local practical research projects, etc.
The plans were realized.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
In Aizu-wakamatsu city and the rest of the part in Fukushima
prefecture, a collaboration project was implemented. The local
hands-on research project featured revitalization of mountainary
areas proactively.

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SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN

FY 2017 ANNUAL PLAN

Evaluation

Status of Achievement and Reasons
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) Measures for achievement of goals regarding
promotion of international exchange
アAア 会津大学4. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding
International Exchange

MID-TERM(Administrativ ANNUALe
Respon MID-TERM
sibility)(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding
promotion of international exchange
ア

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0

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6

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MID-TERM ANNUAL

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0

ANNUAL

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2

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4

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0

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0

MID-TERM

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0

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6

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0

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0

ANNUAL

Ａ

2

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4

Ｃ

0

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0

ア 会津大学

Promote activities related to international exchange on theinitiative of the Center for Strategy of International Programs, andtake follow-up measures to further promote international researchcollaboration and student exchange, etc. in an efficient andorganized manner, through continuous improvement of the
University’s international exchange structure.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
Having been selected for the Top Global University Project in
FY2014, the Center for Globalization was established within theuniversity. Inheriting the duties of the Center for Strategy ofInternational Programs, the Center is engaged in theinternationalization of the university, as well as well conducting
university-wide international exchange activities. Further, thenumber of exchange agreements with overseas universities, etc.
has greatly increased and we have also established cooperativelaboratories and implemented a dual degree program andinternational credit recognition, etc.

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A

Ａ

(a-1) While asking the opinions, etc. of faculty serving as liaisonswith our international partners, conduct university-wide
international exchange activities centered on the Center for
Strategy of International Programs.
(a-2) Make on-campus announcements of activities by the Center
for Strategy of International Programs on a constant basis, in orderto share information with faculty and staff members. Furthermore,proactively publicize University’s international exchange activities
through information disclosure on the University website andinformation provision to mass media, in an effort to make use of
the achievements for the benefit of local communities.
(a-3) Streamline the system to accept/send researchers forinternational joint research projects.
(a-4) Aim at developing the faculty and staff members involved
with international affairs be having them participate in workshops
at various international exchange organizations.
(a-5) In collaboration with JICA, other international organizations,
elementary schools, local governments, etc., promote fostering ofinternationally-minded students.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)(a-1) Collaborating with faculty liaisons overseas agreements, etc.
we developed academic and research exchanges with overseas
universities, etc. The ICT Global Program All-English Course
which started accepting applications 11 in AY 2016 and 16 in
AY2017. In addition, we have conducted internship programs,
short term study abroad, etc. at overseas bases in Silicon Valley,
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, and Dalian Neusoft
Institute of Information.
(a-2) Regarding public relations, we publish SGU KAWARABAN
once every two months and set up 2 signage for information on
events and achievements related to the global promotion. We alsoutilize these information to recruit ICTG international students,
and as the consultation tool to share opportunities and experiencesof overseas dispatch business.
(a-3) By supporting expenses and paper works for theinternational conferences at UoA, we were able to improve theresults such as presentations in the collaborative research withoverseas researchers, writing the dissertation, etc.
(a-4) By having UoA faculty members actively involved inoverseas recruiting as contact persons, we increased ourknowledge and expertise of specialized fields in academic andresearch exchanges. Further, we also held a crisis management
orientation and arranged the in-campus crisis management system.
(a-5) Holding seminars on “Global Human Resources
Development Leadership in Fukushima”organized Fukushima
International Association, as well as deepening the regional andinternational understanding by collaborating with elementary
schools, local municipalities. Further, as a part of supportinginternational students, we organized Japanese culture study tours
by collaborating with prefectural and city-level international
exchange organizations.

98(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
Mid-term Plans have been satisfied as planned.

Ｂ

Ｂ

B

Promote exchange with universities in many different countries
including partner universities, etc. When extending or concluding
an exchange agreement, closely review details of the agreementfrom strategic perspectives. By doing this, substantive exchange of
faculty members and students, and collaborative research, etc.
shall be further promoted.

BC（Bー１） Having considered the previous achievements in student
exchanges and academic exchanges, as well as the regionalbalance, etc. select strategic partner universities, increase thequality and reciprocity of student needs, and educational/academic
research activities.
（Bー２） Aim to create an environment related to student
exchanges through discussion with partner schools, etc. andconduct overseas study abroad and training programs.
Specifically, improve the Silicon Valley training program, in
addition to the existing short-term study abroad program Global
Experience Gateway （at RHIT, Waikato, and the DNA Program）,
and medium-term study abroad programs. Further, in regards toacceptance of students, expand the 2+2 Program, DDP, etc. within
the ICT Program.
（Bー3） Aim to be selected for scholarships and other subsidies
related to international exchange that are appropriate for the UoA,
such as the international student support program (exchange
agreement) promoted by ＪＡＳＳＯ.

Accept international students in a proactive manner and promoteinteractions between international students and local communities
for cross-cultural understanding, so that they can transmit
information regarding current conditions and attraction of
Fukushima Prefecture to inside and outside Japan.

Provide assistance in planning and holding of international
academic conferences, as part of the University’s activities insupporting international research collaboration.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)(b-1) We then selected key universities based on previous
achievements and future prospects and strove to preferentiallyexpand exchanges with these universities.
(b-2) We made short-term training programs and the classes thatstudents take before attending them eligible for accreditation as the
English course Global Experience Gateway and the SCCP course
Internship Program. Additionally, we dispatched 8 students to the
Silicon Valley Internship and implemented a program from thenew perspectives of entrepreneurial spirit and maker culture.
(b-3) In regards to acceptance of students, expand the 2+2
Program, DDP, etc. within the ICT Program.
(b-4) We used the JASSO international student exchange support
system (for dispatching/accepting students based on exchange
agreements) to reduce the burden on students.

Ｂ

Ｂ

Ｂ

A

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)Students accepted through the 2015 Student Hosting Program
Mid-term Plans have been satisfied as planned.
(part of the Fukushima Revitalization Support Program) learned
about the state of Fukushima prefecture, as well as its appeal, etc.
In addition, we were able to dissemination information on social
media and the UoA website from the perspective of theseinternational students.
In FY2016, we established a new ICT Global Program AllEnglish
Course and a Global 3+2 Program in an effort to actively attract
excellent students from overseas partner universities.

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C

D

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
As a result of proactively developing international exchange
Mid-term Plans have been satisfied as planned.
activities with the Center for Globalization playing a central role,
we signed agreements with 80 overseas universities and research
institutes in 20 countries in total. Further, this lead not only to thesigning of agreements, but to concrete exchange activities withoverseas universities. This includes the establishing of cooperativelaboratories, the implementation of dual degree programs, and thesigning of memorandums on international credit recognition. In
particular, in student exchanges, we conducted active exchanges
by actively dispatching and accepting students while utilizing
external funding, etc. At the same time, we designated Hanoi andDalian as key universities, leading to students from both
universities entering the UoA through the ICT Global Program
Advanced Standing Admission (Selection for Overseas Residents)
in October 2017.

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Proactively accept international students and deepen theirunderstanding of the current situation of Fukushima and its appeal,
etc. through exchange events with the local populace and student
acceptance programs (the Fukushima Reconstruction Support
Program). Further, disseminate information inside and outside ofJapan by posting information on the activities on the homepage,and by sharing information with the press.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Conducted SNS photo contest by international students, faculty
members and families to distribute the current state, charm, etc. of
Fukushima.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
We organized around seven international and other conferenceseach year. We are also engaged in international collaborative
research activities including the invitation of researchers frompartner institutions to conferences, etc.

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99

(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
Mid-term Plans have been satisfied as planned.

DE

Improve the quality of performance of duties related tointernational activities within the University through education andtraining of employees who have such duties, including training
seminars for translators at the University to improve their skills,
and practical education to foreign personnel advisors.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
In FY2017, we supported 4 (5 in AY2016) international
conferences, etc. In order to streamline the administrative
procedures, we revised the guidelines for financial support andclarified who and what are eligible for support. Further, we
provided information to press organizations in an effort todisseminate information outside of the university. By doing this,participants in the international conferences included not only
individuals involved in education and research, but those fromuniversities, companies, and municipalities with which we haveresearch collaborations. This allowed us to promote research
results broadly within and without the university and to give backto society.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
Once every half a year, we dispatched our five translation andinterpretation staff to interpretation training, etc.
In the first half, the members went to interpretation school inTokyo, etc. And we invited external lecturers to conduct
interpretation training etc. in the second half.

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E

F

Assist planning and operation of international conferences andworkshops.

Provide practical training to the personnel engaging ininternational duties, such as in-house translators, to improve thequality of their performance.

Promote international exchange in cooperation with the
University, while discussing a detailed plan for exchange activities
and putting the plan into practice in the order of activities having
higher feasibility. (The Junior College)

Ｂ

Ｂ

A

Ｂ

Ｂ

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We invited external lecturers to conduct interpretation training forthe five members of the translation and interpretation staff in
February 2017.
Various procedures were described on a handout as part of duty
training for Foreign Personnel Advisors and all of other staff incharge of international relevant duties.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
Every year, we looked for possible opportunities for international Continuous international exchanges are being conducted and theexchanges. FY2012 Speech lecture related to international
plans were almost realized.
exchanges FY2013 Skype exchanges FY2014 Skype exchanges
Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology, exchange meeting withinternational students, commitment into Young Americans,acceptance of international students FY2015 Exchanges with
Milan National University students, commitment into Young
Americans, acceptance of international into Young Americans,acceptance of international students,FY2016 Skype exchanges
Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology, exchanges with Milan
National University students.

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F

Ｂ
(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
By allowing our translation and interpretation staff to participate intraining each fiscal year the level of daily duties have been
increasing. As such, the plans were achieved.

Promote international exchange in cooperation with the
University, while discussing possible approaches for exchange
activities at the International Exchange Committee meetings, andput them into practice on a trial basis. (JCD)(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
In December, “Cooking seminar” was held mainly organized by
the Department of Food and Nutrition to disseminate information
on traditional Aizu ingredients and Japanese foods to foreign
residents in Aizu.
Teachers from the Department of Early Childhood Education
proactively organized “Small Yellow Letter Project”, a workshop,and exchanged handmade christmas cards with local elementary
school students, as well s interacting with elementary schools
from Ukraine.

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SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN

FY 2017 ANNUAL PLAN

Evaluation

Status of Achievement and Reasons
II Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Provision of Support to Reconstruction from the Great
East Japan Earthquake

II Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Provision of Support to Reconstruction from the Great
East Japan Earthquake

MID-TERM(Administrativ ANNUAL
e
1.Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Provision
1.Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Provision Respon MID-TERM
Item of Support to Reconstruction Efforts from the Great East Item of Support to Reconstruction Efforts from the Great East sibility)
ANNUAL
Japan Earthquake
Japan Earthquake

A(1) Specific measures for nurturing of IT humanresources, etc.
Nurture IT human resources, while making efforts toaccumulate IT engineers to the region, in order to vitalizeA
industry through creation of innovations.

(1) Specific measures for nurturing of IT humanresources, etc.
Nurture IT human resources, while making efforts toaccumulate IT engineers to the region, in order to vitalize
industry through creation of innovations.

（i） Nurture ICT talents by providing training programs organized by

12

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0

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0

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5

Ｂ

9

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0

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0

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1

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8

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0

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0

4

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5

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0

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0

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0

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4

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0

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0

ANNUAL

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2

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2

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0

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0

MID-TERM ANNUAL(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
Until FY2014, in collaboration with IT companies in Fukushima, Despite the content of the program changing due to the state of thethe Aizu SLF Conference conducted a talent development andprefectural budget, etc., we are continuing initiatives to contribute
employment creation program aimed at developing IT engineers
to the revitalization of Fukushima prefecture through thecapable of going straight to work in the private sector.
development of ICT specialists, etc. As such, we have determined
In FY2015 and beyond, member companies of the Aizu SLF
that the plans have been achieved.
Conference utilized and promoted the UoA's talent development
project in order to develop talent.
Further, with support from IT companies in Fukushima, weconducted employment support aimed at connecting evacuees with
IT-related companies in order to secure ICT talent and to help
evacuees inside and outside of the prefecture return home andrebuild their lives.
(FY 2017Implementation Status)
UoA-affiliated organizations (including Aizu SLF Conference)
conducted employment support aimed at connecting graduates of
the Female Programmer Development Program with IT-relatedcompanies while also continuing to provide help evacuees findwork at IT-related companies.

through collaboration with the Aizu SLF Conference.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
By organizing the ANF Morning Salon in collaboration with
manufacturing companies, etc., as well as the UoA "Kumo" Salonin collaboration with venture companies, as well as through the
University of Aizu IT Entrepreneur Development Program (aFukushima prefecture subsidized project starting in 2015), we
engaged in the development of future ICT entrepreneurs with thecooperation of UoA-launched venture companies.

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management of technology (MOT) and smart phone applications.

ＢＡ（i） Foster ICT professionals capable of succeeding in local companies（ii） In cooperation with private companies, organize more courses for

2

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“Aizu SLF (Software Linkage Firm) Conference”, etc.

Ａ（ii） Mainly through the prefectural "University of Aizu IT

Ｂ

A

Ｂ

A

(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We have been able to implement our plans as written. This has
included organizing ICT skill seminars with the help of UoAlaunched ventures and other private-sector companies.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Through the University of Aizu IT Entrepreneur Development
Program (a Fukushima prefecture subsidized project starting in2015), we engaged in the development of future ICT entrepreneurs
by holding seminars on leading-edge ICT skills including
application development, VR, etc. through hackathons with thehelp of UoA-launched ventures, etc.

Entrepreneur Development Program," cooperate with UoAlaunched ventures and engage in the development of would-be IT
entrepreneurs.

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イ

Through practical and hands-on education, nurture humanresources who can assume a leading role in coping withreconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake. (The JuniorCollege)(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
We strove to develop talents capable of solving revitalizationrelated issues through GT research seminars and regional project
exercises. Students worked on themes that would lead to solving
revitalization-related issues through learning support volunteeringand other activities, and through GT research.
In off-campus lectures, nine lectures with topics related toearthquake disasters were established. In addition, special lectureson the revitalization-related themes were held with external
lecturers invited. Further, we supported the nurturing of future
leaders of Okuma Town by sending lecturers to Okuma Townelementary/junior high schools

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B

（b-1) Provide practical education to learn current situation andproblem of reconstruction support through the courses, "Special
Workshops for Revitalization Support," "Regional ProjectWorkshops," "Graduation Research Seminars," "Conprehensive
Studies," etc., and nurture human resources who can solve issues
associated with revitalization.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)(b-1) We strove to develop talents capable of solving
revitalization-related issues through GT research seminars andregional project exercises. Students worked on themes that would
lead to solving revitalization-related issues through learning
support volunteering and other activities, and through GT
research.
(b-2) In off-campus lectures, we created lectures with themes
related to earthquake disaster aimed at solving revitalizationrelated issues.
(b-3)Based on the educational collaboration agreement concluded
with the Okuma Town Educational Board, we supported thenurturing of future leaders of Okuma Town by sending lecturers to
Okuma Town elementary/junior high schools and opening theCollege's facilities such as the gym and athletic field, etc. to them.

(b-2) Through off-campus/on-campus lectures organized by theCenter for Rejuvenation of Local Communities, nurture humanresources who can solve issues associated with revitalization.
(b-3) Based on the educational collaboration agreement concluded
with the Okuma Town Educational Board, send lecturers to
Okuma Town elementary/junior high schools, and open theCollege's facilities such as the gym and athletic field, etc. to them,in order to support nurturing of future leaders of Okuma Town.

C

Provide support to the reconstruction through the University’s
think tank function and expertise.

（i）

Continue “Akabeko Program,” and give advice and instructions
regarding the reconstruction.

C

Ｂ

Ｂ

Ｂ

Ｂ

Provide support to the reconstruction through the
University’s think tank function and expertise.
(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
We conducted the following lectures on different topics in
response to requests from Kumamachi Elementary School and
Ono Elementary School.
- 2012: Two lectures
Conducted mini-lectures on radiation at Aizu Misato Town Civic
Hall- 2013: Two lectures
Conducted health lessons at the Kids College event organized by
the JCD's Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities Et al.
- 2014: Three lectures"International Understanding: Interacting With People fromDifferent Countries" Et al.
- 2015: Four lectures"About Radiation" Et al.
-2016: Four lectures"About Radiation""About the Sun and Moon""International Understanding: Interacting With People fromDifferent Countries""About the Environment"

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(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
Regarding supporting revitalization from the Great East Japan
Earthquake and talent development, we generated results throughpractical initiatives such as off-campus lectures, and the plans
were largely achieved.

Continue the "Akabeko Program."
In cooperation with the Junior College Division, make efforts tomeet requests and needs from the Okuma Town Educational
Board, with which UoA has concluded an agreement.

(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)With the idea of advice/guidance regarding revitalization in mind
as primary concern, we collaborated with the JCD to hold lectures
based on the agreement with the Okuma Town BOE. As such, wehave determined that the plans have essentially been achieved as
written.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
In collaboration with the JCD, we conducted lectures on content
requested by Kumamachi ES and Ono ES. Two times
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SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN

FY 2017 ANNUAL PLAN

Evaluation

Status of Achievement and Reasons
II Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Provision of Support to Reconstruction from the Great
East Japan Earthquake

II Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Provision of Support to Reconstruction from the Great
East Japan Earthquake

MID-TERM(Administrativ ANNUAL
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1.Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Provision
1.Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Provision Respon MID-TERM
Item of Support to Reconstruction Efforts from the Great East Item of Support to Reconstruction Efforts from the Great East sibility)
ANNUAL
Japan Earthquake
Japan Earthquake(2) Specific measures for establishment of a new social
framework
A

MID-TERM(2) Specific measures for establishment of a new social
framework

Contribute to the project for Fukushima international city of
Science and industry (Innovation Coast) by providing robotics
companies in Hama-dori with techniques of robotic development
taking advantage of characteristics as an ICT-specialized
university.

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Starting from FY2015, in addition to the development of disasterresponse robots and the creation of a software library incollaboration with Fukushima companies, etc., we engaged intraining sessions aimed at talent development.

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A

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Make efforts to steadily promote the UoA Robot Valley
Promotion Project （prefectural subsidized project for FY20152017). Specifically, promote the following initiatives.
(1) Collaborative R&D with robotics-related companies in
Hamadori-area , etc.
(2) Technical development of robotic movement, technical R&D
of robotic work etc.
(3) Development and operation of a software development
platform (Software Library) at LICTiA
Further, add functions and expanding the content of training, etc.
to increase the number of users.

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(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)Through University of Aizu Robot Valley Promotion Project andso on, achieved an accomplishment such as robotics technology
development, companies’ robotics technical support andcultivation of human resources. Achieved above Mid-Term Plans.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Organized the robot symposiums (May and March) as the last yearof University of Aizu Robot Valley Promotion Project. Presented
research accomplishment and formed research development
community. Since this project was highly valued, it was approved
as continued project for next 3 years.
<Main accomplishment of this project>
・Robots: Built 8 kinds
・Collaborated companies: 8 (Mainly in Fukushima prefecture)
・Software: Made 125 software parts
・RTM (Robotics Middleware) lecture attendees: About 150
persons(8 times in total)
In addition to the above, we conducted three software review
meetings by the Fukushima Prefecture Robotics Industry
Promotion Conference organized of companies from Fukushima,etc.

B

Under the leadership of the Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities, proactively promote activities closely related to
local regions, such as projects for revitalization of local industry,
rejuvenation of depopulated/hilly regions and reconstruction of
local communities. (The Junior College)(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
Revitalization support projects such as learning support and Kids
College were organized. Further, starting from FY2015 weestablished the "regional practical research project" and engaged
in the revitalization of regional industry, the revitalization of
depopulated mountainous regions, etc.

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B

Under the leadership of the Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities, proactively promote activities closely related to
local regions, such as practical local research projects, projects forrevitalization of local industry, rejuvenation of depopulated/hilly
regions, reconstruction of local communities, and overcoming ofharmful rumors

A

A

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(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)Through revitalization support projects and industry-academiagovernment-private collaboration in various regions, we werelargely able to achieve the plans for revitalization of regional
industry, revitalization of depopulated mountainous regions, andrejuvenation of regional communities.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
A JCD faculty member conducted a revitalization support project
titled "Little Yellow Letter Project – Connecting Fukushima,
Aichi, and the Ukraine – ". Further, starting in FY2015, weestablished "regional practical research projects" and engaged in
the revitalization of local industry, depopulated mountainous
regions, etc.

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SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN

FY 2017 ANNUAL PLAN

Evaluation

Status of Achievement and Reasons
II Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Provision of Support to Reconstruction from the Great
East Japan Earthquake

II Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Provision of Support to Reconstruction from the Great
East Japan Earthquake

MID-TERM(Administrativ ANNUAL
e
1.Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Provision
1.Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Provision Respon MID-TERM
Item of Support to Reconstruction Efforts from the Great
Item of Support to Reconstruction Efforts from the Greatsibility)
ANNUAL
East Japan Earthquake
East Japan Earthquake(3)Smooth operation of University of Aizu Revitalization
CenterA(3)Smooth operation of University of Aizu Revitalization
Center

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We opened the Laboratory for leading-edge ICT (LICTiA) in Aizu
in October 2015 as a new place for university-industry-government
collaboration. There, we proactively conducted AOI meetings.

Provide the Laboratory for Advanced ICT in Aizu (LICTiA), which
opened in October as a place for people from academia, industry,and government (UoA faculty, researchers, students, individuals
from UoA-launched venture companies, municipal employees, etc.)
can gather. In addition, with the Revitalization Center serving as acore, promote research related to utilizing ICT in disasterreconstruction, including renewable energy, big data analysis, andresearch that leverages cloud platforms.
Further, carry out talent development projects using practicalmethods aimed at region-building, such as "University of Aizu IT
Entrepreneur Development Program" and the "Problem Solvingbased Talent Development Model Project."

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We have been able to implement our plans as written.

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(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We are smoothly operating the Laboratory for leading-edge ICT(LICTiA), the prefecture's base for empirical research and the coreof the Revitalization Center, and are implementing our action plansas written.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We engaged in various collaborations such as asking certified UoAlaunched ventures to participate in technical consultations andexchanges of opinions with companies as necessary, conducting
361 AOI meetings in FY2017.
Further, we aimed to develop ICT talent by providing learning
opportunities (primarily based on e-learning) to women seeking
employment at IT-related companies in the prefecture, etc. incollaboration with the Fukushima Information Industry Association,etc. through the Female Programmer Development Program, aprefecturally-subsidized project.

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(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
By assigning two full-time faculty members to the Revitalization
Center, we promoted the smooth implementation of RC projects.

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For the smooth operation of the University of Aizu Revitalization
Center, make efforts to build an evaluation system (PDCA cycle)
with systematic performance indicators and implement outcome
creation of industrial promotion.

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Ａ(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
We made efforts to create a system for assigning full-time faculty
members to the Revitalization Center. Starting in FY2015, weassigned two full-time faculty members (general PM, LICTiA
manager) in an effort to strengthen our operational structure.

In order to improve operations of the UoA Revitalization Center,strengthen it by employing full-time faculty for the Center, etc.,
promoting products like the Robot Valley Promotion Project, etc.
aimed at university business government collaboration, thedevelopment of IT entrepreneures, and the realization of the
Fukushima Innovation Coast concept.

Smoothly operate ”ICT lab”, which is the core facility of the
University of Aizu Revitalization Center and base of experimental
study of leading-edge ICT. Conduct variety of advanced research
including strategic cooperation with other organizations andNurture leading ICT talents by hands-on training methods.

B

C

ANNUAL

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In order to contribute to revitalization from the Great East Japan
Earthquake in accordance with the “Vision for Revitalization of
Fukushima Prefecture,” taking advantage of characteristics as an
ICT-specialized university, reinforce the administration of the
University of Aizu Revitalization Center by deploying specializedteachers, etc.

A

B

MID-TERM

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MID-TERM ANNUAL(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
Since the founding of Revitalization Center in March 2013,
Revitalization Center Steering Committee and University of Aizu
Revitalization Center Advisory Board meetings have been held
periodically. Utilizing the evaluations conducted by these twobodies, the Revitalization Center has been operated using anevaluation system with systematic performance indicators (PDCA
cycle).

Make sure to complete LICTIA by the end of 2015. Use theevaluations by the ARC Steering Committee (the internalorganization that deliberates matters related to the operation of theARC) and the ARC Advisory Board (which evaluates and provides
advice regarding the appropriateness of the ARC's project plans andits performance) to create systematic performance indices. Operate
ARC based on a PDCA cycle using these indices.

(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We are implementing our plans as intended.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Same as above.

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SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN

FY 2017 ANNUAL PLAN

Evaluation

Status of Achievement and Reasons
II Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Provision of Support to Reconstruction from the Great
East Japan Earthquake
Item

2. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding
Utilization of IT to Support the Quake Restoration

II Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Provision of Support to Reconstruction from the Great
East Japan Earthquake
Item(1) Support for health surveys, etc. from IT perspectives

2. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding
Utilization of IT to Support the Quake Restoration

MID-TERM(Administrativ ANNUALe
Respon MID-TERM
sibility)

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(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
Regarding the management of the data collected in the Prefectural Goals were realized as planned.
Citizen Health Survey, we participated in study meetings, and also
participated in prefecturally-organized working groups regarding
the provision of the data for academic research purposes.

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MID-TERM(1) Support for health surveys, etc. from IT perspectives

Through cooperation with the Fukushima Prefecture andFukushima Medical University regarding the prefectural citizens’
medical checkups, from the standpoint of an ICT- specialized
university, realize long-term management of data obtained fromprefectural citizens’ medical checkups in a safe manner.

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ANNUALA

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Manage the data collected in the survey on prefectural citizens’
health management conducted by Fukushima Medical University
in a manner that allows the prefectural citizens to feel at easeabout their data being collected. This will be done by leveraging
the UoA's specialized knowledge about ICT to continue to provide
support, including security measures that anticipates systemdevelopment and crisis management.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Same as above

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SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN

FY 2017 ANNUAL PLAN

Evaluation

Status of Achievement and Reasons
II Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Provision of Support to Reconstruction from the Great
East Japan Earthquake
Item

2. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding
Utilization of IT to Support the Quake Restoration

II Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Provision of Support to Reconstruction from the Great
East Japan Earthquake
Item(2) Approaches for creation of new industry

A（i）

2. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding
Utilization of IT to Support the Quake Restoration

MID-TERM(Administrativ ANNUALe
Respon MID-TERM
sibility)

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Promote research activities for advanced IT, in order toestablish disaster-resistant, safe and sustainable
environmental society.

Promote research in the fields of local government cloud, urban
OS* (reconstruction modeling of Hama-dori), tsunami simulationand local weather information, etc.
*OS: Operating System(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
From 2012 to 2014, we promoted research into energy
Goals were realized as planned.
management systems and other topics in collaboration withindustry through the METI-subsidized University-Business
Innovation Promotion Project. Further, we participated in
Enhancement of Societal Resiliency against Natural Disasters
project, one of the programs of the Cabinet Office's Crossministerial Strategic Innovation Promotion Program (SIP) startingin 2014.

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ANNUAL(2) Approaches for creation of new industry

Promote research activities for advanced ICT, in order toestablish disaster-resistant, safe and sustainableA
environmental society.

Ａ

By participating in the "Strengthening of Resilient Disaster
Prevention and Mitigation Functionality"" research anddevelopment project (part of the Cabinet Office's "Regional
Innovation Strategy Support Program"), etc., promote research
activities for the construction of a disaster-resilient, safe, andsustainable social environment.

（ii） Build IT infrastructure for a renewable energy model, using(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We participated in a research and development plan based on the"Strengthening of Resilient Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
Function," a theme of the Cabinet Office's Strategic Innovation
Program.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
As part of the MEXT subsidy project “Regional Innovation
Strategic Support Program,” research on smart-grid information
platforms and talent development was conducted in the reusableenergy field. Further, we received an "A" for our post-project
evaluation by MEXT in March 2017. [Reprint]

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advanced IT research such as Smart Grid and Green IT, etc. as acore.

（ii） 【Reprint】 Having been selected for the MEXT "Regional

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(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
In order to help support revitalization and recovery from the Great
East Japan Earthquake, we have been continuously implementing
research on the use of renewable energy. Therefore we have beenable to implement the plans as written. [Reprint](FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We continued to maintain the system for research anddevelopment in the field of renewable energy we created throughthe MEXT-subsidized project "Regional Innovation Strategic
Support Program” (FY2012-2016) and promoted academiaindustry collaboration by contributing to company's trade show
booths, etc. [Reprint]

Innovation Strategy Support Program" in August, 2014, we haveinvited researchers with the knowledge and expertise needed toresearch and develop renewable energy. With FY2016 being thefinal year fo the project, we will promote initaitives aiming at
exanding the actual users （reference development support, etc.).
Tune the functions of the architecture of the information platform
which was researched and developed from FY2012 to FY2015.
Further, organize the design documents, user manuals, and library.
In addition, organize and manage the demonstration results of thevarious reference projects and demonstrator systems promoted by
the research institutes such as AIST, Fukushima University, etc.
toward implementation. Use these outputs to promote thedevelopment of software developers for the region's renewableenergy field, the continued output of R&D talent, and theestablishment of an interdisciplinary collaboration platform106

3. Evaluation by Item
SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN

FY 2017 ANNUAL PLAN

Evaluation

Status of Achievement and Reasons
II Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Provision of Support to Reconstruction from the Great
East Japan Earthquake
3. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding
Item Collaboration and Cooperation in Provision of Support toReconstruction

II Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Provision of Support to Reconstruction from the Great
East Japan Earthquake

MID-TERM(Administrativ ANNUALe
3. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding
Respon MID-TERM
Item Collaboration and Cooperation in Provision of Support to sibility)
ANNUAL
Reconstruction
MID-TERM
ANNUAL（１） For reconstruction from the Earthquake, work on various projects

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1

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1

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1

MID-TERM ANNUAL

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(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We participated in study meetings regarding the management ofGoals were realized as planned.
the data collected in the Prefectural Citizen Health Survey alongwith Fukushima Medical University and provided advice.
In November 2015 we signed a memorandum on security with the
Fukushima Prefectural Police Headquarters, shared information on
cybercrime, and provided technical support.
In December 2016 we signed a comprehensive cooperative
agreement with Koriyama city and the Koriyama Area Technopolis
Promotion Organization for the purposes of revitalizing the ICT
industry and supporting post-disaster recovery, etc.
In February 2015, we signed a collaborative agreement with AIST.
In April 2015, we signed a consulting contract as part of theirrobotics project. We worked with Fukushima University on
collaborative research into renewable energy in MEXT's Regional
Innovation Strategy Support Program (2012-2016).

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in collaboration and cooperation with the Prefectural Government,
local municipalities, Fukushima Medial University, othernational/public/private universities, research institutions andprivate companies inside and outside Fukushima in a proactive
manner.

Ａ（１） （ａ） Collaboration with Fukushima Medical University(FY 2017 Implementation Status)(a) Collaboration with Fukushima Medical University
As part of managing the data collected in the survey on prefectural
citizens' health, we participated in study meetings and started workon collaborative research regarding diagnostic imaging with Aizu
Medical Center and Fukushima Medical University Hospital.
[Reprint](b) Collaboration with Fukushima Prefectural Police Headquarters
At two seminars organized by the FPPHQ, we dispatched lecturers
and conducted technical support regarding solving the problem of
threats in cyberspace, as well as criminal investigations, anddamage control.
(c) Collaboration with local municipalities, etc.
We continued to strive to promote industrial revitalization andtalent development through the existing collaboration agreementswith Aizu-Wakamatsu city, Kitakata city, and the Okuma town
Board of Education. In addition, we dispatched lecturers forseminars organized by the Koriyama City BOE, etc. and also
conducted study sessions about aerospace and robotics.

Manage the data collected in the survey on prefectural citizens’
health management conducted by Fukushima Medical University
in a manner that allows the prefectural citizens to feel at easeabout their data being collected. This will be done by leveraging
the UoA's specialized knowledge about ICT to provide support,
including security measures that anticipates system development
and crisis management.
Further, promote initiatives such as periodic opinion exchanges
regarding industry-academia collaboration.
（ｂ） Collaboration with Fukushima Prefectural Police
Headquarters
The Fukushima Prefectural Police and the UoA signed a
Memorandum of Understanding regarding cyber security on
Friday, November 2015. In accordance with this agreement, we
will promote initiatives including technical support, etc. related tothe direction for solving the problem of threats in cyberspace,criminal investigations, and damage control. This initiative will belead by the UoA's UBIC and volunteer faculty who are experts inthe security field.
（ｃ） Collaboration with AIST, Fukushima University, etc.
In the MEXT "Regional Innovation Strategic Support Program",
which is in its last fiscal year, we will organize and manage thethe results of demonstrations of various reference projects anddemonstration systems that have been promoted with research
institutions such as AIST and Fukushima University aiming atpractical implementation.
Further, we will promote specfiic initiatives including partnershipagreements with AIST and other institutes.

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Collaborating with Fukushima prefecture, municipality, theUniversity of Aizu Revitalization Center, other universities,
research institutions, and private companies, work on diversified
revitalization support programs.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We engaged in projects related to revitalization, including a
We cooperated and collaborated with the prefecture,collaboration with the Aizu Regional Development Bureau andmunicipalities, the UoA Revitalization Center, other universities
Minami Aizu Regional Development Bureau to design packages to and research institutes, and private sector companies on various
help sell local produce and a collaboration with Tokyo-area
projects. We were largely able to achieve the medium-term plans.
universities to disseminate information in order to promote
depopulated mountainous areas. Further, we continuously
provided learning support and let them use our facilities based on
the educational collaboration agreement signed with the Okuma
Town BOE in FY2013.
Further, receiving support from Aizu-wakamatsu city and Okuma
town, we have organized the Kids College in order to promoteexchange between evacuee families, Aizu-area families, andstudents since 2012.

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(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Collaborating with students in the Tokyo-area, the prefecture, andrelevant municipalities, we created goods and posted
advertisement on the Tokyo Metro Subway in order to promote theappeal of Oku-Aizu Region as part of initiatives related toeliminate reputational damage due to the nuclear accident, and tosupport recovery from previous torrential rains.

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3. Evaluation by Item
SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN

FY 2017 ANNUAL PLAN

Evaluation

Status of Achievement and Reasons
III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation andEffectiveness1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding
Item Improvement of Administrative Operation andEffectiveness(1) Measures for achievement of goals for improvementof organizational operation

III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation andEffectiveness1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding
Item Improvement of Administrative Operation andEffectiveness

MID-TERM(Administrativ ANNUALe
Respon MID-TERM
sibility)(1) Measures for achievement of goals for improvementof organizational operation

A-1 Promote employment of new administrative staff in a well-planned

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18

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0

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0

ANNUAL

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0

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18

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0

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0

MID-TERM

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12

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0

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12

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ANNUAL(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(a) We conducted hiring in a systematic manner each fiscal year
based on the corporation's hiring policies.
(b) Each fiscal year, we hired individuals with specialized
knowledge, experience, etc. to conduct specific projects.
(c) From FY2012 to FY2013, we participated in the SD joint
training conducted by the Academia Consortium Fukushima. A
total of nine individuals underwent three training sessions. Eachfiscal year we proactively allowed employees to participate intraining at the Fukushima Training Center for Local Officers andtraining aimed at skill improvement.
(d) Starting in fiscal 2014, we have conducted English classes for
employees in an effort to improve their English skills.

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manner with English proficiency and overseas experience as theelements of selection in order to secure and develop administrative
personnel with highly-specialized knowledge and abilities.

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A-1 (a) Require a certain level of English proficiency for hiring

MID-TERM ANNUAL(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We have worked to implement the plans more or less as written,
whether it was employing individuals with the highly-specialized
knowledge and experience needed to implement specific projects,
etc., hiring corporate administrative personnel based on the plan,or proactively participating in training, etc. As such, the plans wereachieved as written.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)(a) Based on the corporation's hiring policy, we hired employees ina systematic manner. Hired: 3 employees
As a result, 27 of 71 administrative employees are now corporate
employees.
(b) We hired individuals with the highly-specialized knowledge
and experience needed to implement specific projects, etc.
Specific Project Support Staff Hired: 5(SGU: 2, Revitalization Center: 3)(c) While there were no opportunities to participate in SD training
through collaboration with other universities, we proactively
allowed employees to participate in training sessions at the
Fukushima Training Center for Local Officers and training
sessions aimed at skill improvement organized by the Japan
Association of Prefectural Universities.
Fukushima Training Center for Local Officers Participants: 18
Skill Improvement Training Participants: 25(d) In an effort to improve employees' English skills, we conductedemployee English classes part of the SGU project. The program
featured multiple classes with different skill levels aimed at
improving skills gradually. A total of 20 (actual number: 13)
employees participated in hour-long weekly classes from April to
March. (*described in the SGU part)

corporate employees. Further, continue to hire corporate
employees in a gradual and planned manner, while considering
candidates' international experience, etc.
(b) Employ individuals with highly-specialized knowledge andexperience for implementation of specific projects, etc., in a
flexible manner.
(c) Make proactive efforts to improve administrative personnel's
specialized skills for management of the University by utilizing
various training programs, in addition to SD trainings conducted incooperation with other universities in Fukushima Prefecture.
(d) Make efforts to improve clerks’ linguistic ability byimplementing a language skill-up training program for clerks, etc.

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(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We gathered information on personnel exchanges with other
Regarding personnel exchanges, we conducted concrete
institutes from Akita International University and Kochi University discussions, including visits to other universities. As to training atof Technology.
overseas hubs, we have started on a trial basis. In the future, weFurther, as part of training administrative staff with sufficient
will discuss a detailed system. As such, the plans were largely
English abilities, we created opportunities for SGU-related
achieved as written.
overseas business travel.
Participants in FY2016: Five employees, four locations

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advanced task by establishing and utilizing a system for personnel
exchanges and dispatch training with other domestic universities.
Discuss implementation of personnel training program at hubs
overseas.

A-2

Continue collecting information regarding ideal personnel
exchange systems with national/public universities and withprefectural organizations.
Further, consider dispatching corporate (UoA) employees withstrong English skills to overseas bases for training, etc.

B-1 In order to smoothly carry out the University operation, establish a(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
While we gathered information and studied the possibility of
exchanges, we did not create a system for personnel exchanges.
Further, as part of training of administrative staff with sufficient
English abilities, we created opportunities for SGU-related
overseas business travel.
Participants: Five employees, four locations (*described in the
SGU part)
Based on collected information, we discussed what sort ofexchanges we would pursue. We also continuously promoted
collection of information and discussion on the feasibility of
exchanges.
Further, as part of training of administrative staff with sufficient
English abilities, we created opportunities for SGU-related
overseas business travel.
Participants: Five employees, three locations (two to Hong Kongand Silicon Valley respectively, one to Shenzhen)(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
In order to smoothly operate the university, we appropriately held
Board of Executive (BOE) meetings, Management Council (MC)meetings, Education and Research Council (E&R) meetings, andCouncil for Selection of the Chairperson of the Board of
Executives (Selection Council) meetings.

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system which supports the Chairperson of the Board of Executives
in making prompt and accurate decisions, while the Board of
Executives, the Management Council, the Education and ResearchCouncil, the Faculty Assembly and standing committees
adequately share roles.

Number of council meetings

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In order to smoothly operate the university, we held meetings ofthe Board of Executive (BOE), Management Council (MC),
Education and Research Council (E&R), and Council for Selectionof the Chairperson of the Board of Executives (Selection Council).
Those meetings helped timely and accurate decision-making by
the Chairperson of the Board of Executives. As such, the plans
were achieved as written.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Management Council and Education and Research Council
including external members reflected their viewpoints to theoperation of the corporation and education and research of theuniversity. The Board of Executives, as the corporation's final
decision-making body, cooperating with the councils, effectively
contributed to the operation of the university.
Further, the number of Education and Research Council meetings
was reduced in and beyond FY 2017.
(FY2017 Meetings)
BOE: 4, MC: 3, E&R: 3, Selection Council: 3

prompt decision-making, while the Board of Executives, theManagement Council, the Education and Research Council, etc.
adequately share roles.

110a. Adequately operate the Education and Research Council, theFaculty Assembly and standing committees.
b. Adequately operate the Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities and the Career Support Center, as well as standing
committees.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)- The Research and Education Council deliberated importantmatters related to research and education.
FY2012: 2 meetings; FY2013: 7 meetings; FY2014: 2 meetings;
FY2015: 2 meetings, FY2016: 4 meetings- The Faculty Assembly deliberated issues related to student
admissions, graduation, degree conferment, and educational
programs, etc.
- Meetings of the various committees including the Academic
Affairs and Student Welfare Committee, Career GuidanceCommittee, Admissions Examination Committees, and Planningand Management Committee were appropriately convened at theappropriate time.
- The Center for Rejuvenation Steering Committee played theleading role for promotion of external collaboration and joint
research projects as well as public lectures and off-campus
lectures..
-The Career Support Center provided direct consultations in the
consultation office, as well as phone consultations, etc. from
Monday through Friday.

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(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)- In order to smoothly operate the university, we held Education
and Research Council (E&R) meetings, and Faculty Assembly
meetings and other committees in a timely manner. Further, we
appropriately operated the Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities and Career Support Center.
The Admission Exam and PR Center was newly established in
FY2017. It comprehensively promoted duties related to admission
examinations and PR activities on admissions-exams.
Accordingly, we largely achieved the plan.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
a. We held three Research and Education Council meetings anddeliberated important matters on research and education. The
Faculty Assembly deliberated matters including admissions,
graduation, degree conferment, and educational programs. Further,other committees including the Academic Affairs Committee,
Career Guidance Committee, Admissions Examination
Committees, and Planning and Management Committee wereappropriately operated.
b. The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities wasappropriately operated, primarily by its steering committee
members, by promoting cooperation with external organizations,promoting collaborative/commissioned research, conducting open
lectures and off-campus lectures, etc.
At the Career Support Center, open on Monday through Friday, we
provided direct/phone consultations by making use of theconsultation office.
The Admission Exam and PR Center was established as anorganization to comprehensively perform duties related toadmission examinations and PR activities. Commissioned
personnel of this center visited high schools and implemented PR
activities and events including open campus.

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B-2 Adequately operate the Faculty Assembly and the Graduate
School Faculty Assembly, taking into consideration roles of therespective standing committees.

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(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
We appropriately operated the faculty assembly and graduate
school faculty assembly and constituent members of theseassemblies performed their duties such as deliberation on issues
related to research and education.
Faculty Assembly Meetings

Graduate School Faculty Assembly Meetings

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We appropriately operated the faculty assembly and graduate
school faculty assembly and constituent members of theseassemblies performed their duties such as deliberation on issues
related to research and education.

ＢB-2 Adequately operate the Faculty Assembly and the Graduate(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We appropriately operated the faculty assembly and graduate
school faculty assembly and constituent members of theseassemblies performed their duties such as deliberation on issues
related to research and education.
Faculty Assembly Meetings
Regular meetings: 11 Extraordinary meetings: 1
Graduate School Faculty Assembly Meetings
Regular meetings: 11 Extraordinary meetings: 1

School Faculty Assembly meetings, taking into consideration
appropriate sharing of roles with various standing committees, etc.

Adequately operate the Faculty Assembly, taking into
consideration roles of the respective standing committees.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
Based on results of deliberation by various internal committees,
regular and special Faculty Assembly was appropriately
conducted.

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We held regular and special meetings of the Faculty Assembly as
appropriate and at the appropriate time. As such, we were able toachieve the plan as written.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
This section overlaps 3-1-(1) B-1.

B-3 For adequate business operation of the University including(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
University operations underwent an audit by an accounting auditor Through the exchange of audit information, etc. with theand auditor. We received opinions that our operations were inaccounting auditor and auditor, we ascertained where operational
good order. After receiving the approval of the prefecture
improvements were needed. Further, we established four-way talks
regarding those opinions, we published our financial statements, as a system for implementing the necessary improvements, etc. As
etc. on the homepage.
such, we expect we will achieve the plan as written.

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accounting affairs, review and evaluate business operation items
needing improvement with the help of knowledgeable persons andspecialists from outside the University, such as an audit
corporation, etc. to ensure a system for implementing measuresnecessary for improvement of the University.

B-3 Undergo an accounting audit by an audit corporation, ensure(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We conducted audits based on the eternal audit plan and internal
audit plan. During that process, it was decided based on issues
pointed out by the auditor that a policy regarding contract periods
would be set for long-term contracts.
Regarding the results of the accounting audit and auditor audit, we
received an opinion that the content was in good order. We
received approval from the prefecture on September 8, 2017 andpublished the financial statements, etc. for FY2016 on the
homepage.

adequate accounting operation through collaboration with theaudit corporation, and promptly make improvements if necessary.

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C-1 Employment of faculty members shall be based on the open

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)(a) We hired faculty members each fiscal year through an
We hired faculty members through an open call for positions.
international faculty search.
Further, we strove to secure faculty members through a variety of(b) We screened faculty members eligible to be screened for tenure employment formats such as the tenure track and the fixed term
qualification each fiscal year based on the relevant standards.
system. As such, we achieved the plans as written.

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application policy, in principle. Also, secure excellent faculty
members through introduction of diverse employment systems.

Hiring of faculty members with term of office(c) We employed UBIC, Revitalization Center, and Center for
Globalization specially-appointed faculty members for terms ofoffice of three years or less.
(d) We employed one excellent PhD with the potential to become
a UoA faculty member as a special researcher starting in 2014.
Starting from October 2015, that individual has been conducting
overseas training.

C-1 (a) Continue the open application policy for employment of faculty(FY 2017 Implementation Status)(a) We hired five new faculty members through an international
faculty search.
(b) We screened four faculty members eligible to be screened fortenure qualification based on the relevant standards.
(c) We employed UBIC, Revitalization Center, and Center for
Globalization specially-appointed faculty members for terms ofoffice of three years or less.
UBIC: One faculty members (Change from previous year: ±0)
Revitalization Center: Zero faculty members (Change fromprevious year: +1)
Center for Globalization: Two faculty members (Change fromprevious year: +2)(d) We have employed one excellent graduate of the doctoral
program with the potential to become a UoA faculty members as a
special researcher since 2014. (The individual began overseas
training in October 2015 and returned to the UoA in August2017).

members.
(b) Promote adequate operation of the tenure-track system throughimplementation of qualification examinations for tenure-track
faculty members based on the designated criteria, etc.
(c) Utilize a strategic fixed-term system for employment of faculty
members in advanced research fields, etc.
(d) Making use of the UoA's Special Researcher System, foster
excellent talents who will become future UoA faculty.

C-2 While implementing appropriate personnel evaluation systems toincrease faculty’s incentives and improve the quality of education
and research, such as the internal promotion system and thetenure-track system, develop a comprehensive personnel
evaluation system in order to properly evaluate educational andresearch achievements.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We aimed to improve the motivation and quality of faculty
The internal promotion system, etc. is being operated
members by utilizing promotions based on the internal promotion appropriately. Further, regarding the establishment of asystem and international recruitment, as well as appropriately
comprehensive HR evaluation system, we implemented a fulloperating the tenure track system. In order to discuss ascale trial starting in FY2018 considering the results of the trial
comprehensive HR evaluation system, we collected information by implementation starting in December FY2017. As such, the plans
surveying Kochi Institute of Technology, which evaluates faculty were largely achieved as written.
performance.
Hiring of Full-Time Faculty Members

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C-2 Establish and operate an internal promotion system, tenure-track(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Promotions through internal promotion system:- Associate to Senior Associate Professor: 0Competing with external applicants through the international
recruitment process, the following number of current faculty
members were promoted.
- Professor: 3, Senior Associate Professor: 5, Associate Professor:
1
Further, we screened four faculty members eligible to be screened
for tenure qualification based on the relevant standards. Regarding
the establishment of a comprehensive HR evaluation system, welaunched a Faculty Performance Evaluation System Review
Meeting and conducted further discussions regarding the reflectionof evaluation results in consideration of factors such as the resultsof full-scale trials.

system, etc. based on appropriate evaluation criteria. In addition,internally establish an organization to discuss a system forcomprehensively evaluating the research and educationachievements, contributions to the university, etc. of faculty
members.

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b. As preparation for establishment of a comprehensive personnel
evaluation system for appropriate evaluation of educational andresearch achievements, discuss further how to compile and handlean "Annual Business Achievement Report."(FY 2017 Implementation Status)a. In regards to incentives aimed at increasing faculty motivation,
we have made achievements through the creation and expansion ofcompetitive research funds. In FY2017, faculty applied for 10
external research grants, while there were 10 applications for thejoint UoA and JCD internal competitive research funds, one
application for strategic research funds (general category), andfour applications for regional practical research projects, showingthat these policies have contributed to improving faculty
motivation.
b. As part of preparations to establish an integrated HR evaluation
system which appropriately assesses achievements in education
and research, we continued to require the submission ofachievements reports by the end the fiscal year. We also discussed
the format for report forms.

C-3 Discuss improvement of business procedures and systems, for

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(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
In March 201 we established regulations on the handling of public We were able to realize the plans as written.
research funds and we conducted notifications regarding
accounting enforcement compliance requirements related tofaculty ordering, such as the requirement to submit details ofhonoraria payment in advance.

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example, realization of more efficient execution of researchbudgets, etc., in order to create an environment in which faculty
members can concentrate on research and gain goodachievements.

Ｂ(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
As part of preparations to establish an integrated HR evaluation
In order to establish an integrated HR evaluation system tosystem which appropriately assesses achievements in education
appropriately evaluate educational and research achievements, weand research, evaluation items of duty and activity achievements discussed the state and handling of Achievement Reports. Further,report, as well as methods for utilizing the reports, were discussed. we utilized them in screening competitive research fundIn FY2014, said reports were used for to screen competitive
applications. Given these factors, we were largely able to achieve
research fund requests. Further, the submission of duty and activity the plan.
achievements reports was revised into an activity of the individual
faculty member, positioned as a means of grasping issues. Further,
we worked to increase awareness of the reports as part of efforts
aimed at the establishment of the integrated HR evaluation system.

C-3 Inform faculty members of manuals such as the Financial(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
In September 2017, we held a seminar on fraud prevention,
where we informed faculty members of manuals such as the
Financial Expenditure Compliance Items Regarding Faculty
Purchasing, etc.

Expenditure Compliance Items Regarding Faculty Purchasing andrevise the procedures for tasks towards preventing the fraudulent
payment of honoraria.

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Publicize the manuals such as "JCD order placement manual forfaculty members," and review them as necessary.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
In AY2014, we established and conducted notifications regarding
the Regulations on the Prevention of Impropriety Concerning
Research Activities and the Regulations Concerning the Handlingof Public Research Funds. Further, we assured that all faculty
members had been notified of the manuals for faculty ordering,etc., revised them as necessary, and strove to streamline theimplementation of research funds, etc.
FY2013 Change on Methods of Payment for Highway Tolls
FY2014 Changes of Payment Methods for Rental Car Fees, Etc.
FY2014 Added Points of Caution Regarding Research Expenses
At the beginning of FY2014, we held an explanatory meeting
regarding the implementation of research funds, etc. for newlyhired faculty members, where we assured that all faculty members
had been notified of the manuals for faculty ordering, etc.

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(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
In AY2014, we established and conducted notifications regarding
the Regulations on the Prevention of Impropriety Concerning
Research Activities and the Regulations Concerning the Handlingof Public Research Funds and revised manuals for facultyordering, etc. As such, we largely achieved the plans.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Further, we assured that all faculty members had been notified of"Financial Expenditure Compliance Items Regarding Faculty
Purchasing," etc., revised them as necessary, and strove to
streamline the implementation of research funds, etc.
*We assured the pre-approval of all expenses not directly related
to research (buying smartphones, paying for gifts, etc.) (A newform for this purpose was also created)

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SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN

FY 2017 ANNUAL PLAN

Evaluation

Status of Achievement and Reasons
III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation andEffectiveness

III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation andEffectiveness1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding
Item Improvement of Administrative Operation andEffectiveness1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding
Item Improvement of Administrative Operation andEffectiveness(2) Measures for achievement of goals regarding
improvement of effectiveness and practicality ofadministrative work(2) Measures for achievement of goals regarding
improvement of effectiveness and practicality ofadministrative work

A

Simplify and rationalize administrative work of the University,
while reviewing and reorganizing administrative organizations andplacement of personnel. In addition, promote outsourcing ofadministrative work, where possible.

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sibility)

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ANNUALＤ(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)(a-1) Organizing weekly meeting of management personnel of the We strove to share information related to our operations and toadministrative office, we aimed to share information andconduct administrative tasks efficiently and rationally. In addition,
collaborate with
we outsourced as many administrative tasks as possible. As such,other divisions, etc. in an effect to conduct administrative
the plans were achieved as written.
operations in an effective and rational way.
(a-2) We outsourced OA operations and accounting duties fortravel expenses, to temp staff. We also continued to outsource
translation/interpretation, security, facility management, etc.
Further, we collected information by attending trade shows, etc. aspart of advancing new discussions of outsourcing.

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A

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(ａ-1) Strengthen collaboration among the divisions and sections of
the Administrative Office, and promote centralized business
operations by an efficient executing system, as well as increasing
efficiency and rationalization of administrative work.
(ａ-2) Continue existing outsourcing practices foradministrative/management work of the Administrative Officewith contract staff, and discuss the possibility of outsourcing ofother work.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)(a-1) We aimed to strengthen collaboration between internalorganizations. The Center for Globalization was given a period oftime to report its activities different from other internalorganizations at Deans and Directors Council meetings. In
addition, we reviewed the formation of the internal organizationsin and beyond FY2018 to promote the streamlining ofadministrative operations.
(a-2)
We outsourced OA operations regarding accounting duties forsalary, travel expenses, etc., to employment agencies. We also
continued to outsource translation/interpretation, security, facility
management, etc. Further, we discussed outsourcing of duties
regarding Individual Number management tasks, etc. Starting in
FY2018, we will outsource planning and PR tasks (PCD) andstudent support tasks (SAD) instead of OA operation andaccounting duties.

Continue outsourcing of certain management/administrative work, 164and examine the possibility of outsourcing of other works as well. JCD(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
We continued outsourcing security, facility management, andinformation system maintenance and management. Further,starting in FY2015, the PR and Website Committee began
discussions towards outsourcing the redesigning of the website
and secured the necessary budget for FY2017.

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(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We have outsourced tasks to the extent possible. After continuous
reviews and discussion on further outsourcing of duties, we started
outsourcing of more duties. As such, we were largely able toachieve the plan.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We continued outsourcing security, facility management, andinformation system maintenance and management. Further, westarted the outsourcing of homepage maintenance andmanagement.

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In order to increase efficiency of administrative work, reorganize
and merge the existing meetings and standing committees.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We aimed to streamline the operation of meetings by, among other We made efforts to reduce paperwork through initiatives tothings, jointly conducting D&D and E&R meetings depending on increase the efficiency of meetings and transition to paperlessthe attendance levels.
meetings. Therefore, the plans were achieved as written.
Further, we have strove to efficiently operate the university with
our limited human resources by, among other things, holding
special meetings as necessary.
In addition, we utilized SGU funds towards an initiative to convert
to paperless meetings from FY2014.

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B

Make efforts to manage committee meetings and other meetings
in a smooth and rational manner, so that efficient operation of the
University with limited human resources can be realized. Further,aim at transition to paperless meetings in an effort to reduce officework.

Promote efficiency and streamlining of administrative work,through further promotion of paperless meetings, as well as
reorganization and merging of various meetings and standing
committees.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We aimed to streamline the organization of Deans and Directors
Council, Research and Educational Council, and Management
Council meetings by, among other things, using the same item
numbers in the meeting material. Further, meetings of the Deansand Directors Council, Research and Educational Council,
Management Council, and Board of Executives were conducted
paperless.
(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
In addition to paperless operation and email-based discussion of
the Faculty Assembly Meeting and other various meetings, small
committees were held in advance of discussion at various majorcommittees. These efforts made administration effective andrational.

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In addition to paperless operation and email-based discussion of
the Faculty Assembly Meeting and other various meetings, small
committees were held in advance of discussion at various majorcommittees. These efforts made administration effective andrational.

C

Establish an Academic Affairs Administration System with better
security which enhances convenience of students, faculty andadministrative personnel, and contributes to effective
administrative operation.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
Updating the academic affairs system in September 2014, we
installed a certificate auto issuing machine, provision ofacademic/class hour calendar/bulletin board and installed card
authorization of duty device. These efforts contributed on
improvement of users’ convenience, effective conduct ofadministration, and solidity of security.
The system was adjusted to the quarter system starting from April
2014. In order to handle the curriculum major change in FY2018,
the existing information was provided and verification related toregulation changes was continuously implemented.

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C

Regarding the Academic Administration System: 1. Make
adjustments to handle the four-quarter system and the FY2016
curriculum 2. Operate the system reliably, including handlingbugs. 3. Link it with other systems, such as the badge system, etc.
4. Quickly and flexibly handle issues such as adding new features,etc.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
In order to correspond to the major curriculum revisions to be
implemented FY2018, requirements were compiled, provisionchanges were verified and the workover operation on the system
was implemented. As such, course planning and course
registration for the new curriculum were implemented in March2018 with no hindrance.
Corresponding to the new curriculum, the workover operation on
the system was implemented for changes and additional inclusionof functions required for facility reservation, handling of TOEIC
and the Academic Probation.
In addition to handling of the intended curriculum revisions, we
implemented measures to improve user convenience regarding
multiple classes under one course name.

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(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We made efforts to reduce paperwork through initiatives toincrease the efficiency of meetings and to convert to paperlessmeetings. Therefore, the plans were largely achieved.

(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)Aiming at information provision for students, faculty members,
and administrative staff, and efficient provision of services, system
specification was discussed upon system update. The intended
system was successfully introduced.
Including stable operation and installation of system, security
maintenance and operational of other information center
management devices have been implemented.
In addition to handling the intended curriculum revisions, we have
implemented measures to improve user convenience. As such, wehave largely achieved the medium-term plans.

Through promotion of paperless environment and information
sharing by utilizing networks, streamline and expedite theadministrative operation.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
Appropriate use of the internal web portal “Pota.” brought in
We made an effort to streamline administrative tasks using “Pota.”
paperless daily duties and information sharing through wirelessthe internal web portal site.
LAN environment. Customizing academic script issuance function For AY2018 academic affairs system updates, next-term system
and acceptance of admission through entrance exam process inselection committee discussed and determined the outline of
AY2013, program was changed after the AY2014 change of
specification of said system.
Center Examination.
For AY2018 academic affairs system updates, next-term systemselection committee discussed and determined the outline of
specification of said system.

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(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Appropriate use of the internal web portal “Pota.” brought inpaperless daily duties and information sharing through wireless
LAN environment.
Lease contracts were signed for the new academic administration
system to be in operation from FY2018 and preparation tasks
including checking transfer data and operation instructions werecarried out.
In FY2017, we signed a lease for the new academic administration
system, which began service starting in FY2018. As such, we havelargely achieved the plans.

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3. Evaluation by Item
SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN

FY 2017 ANNUAL PLAN

Evaluation

Status of Achievement and Reasons
III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation andEffectiveness
Item

2. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding
Improvement of Financial Affairs

III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation andEffectiveness
Item(1) Specific measures regarding growth of self-generated
income, including external research funds and otherrevenueＡ(Administrativ ANNUALe
Respon MID-TERM
sibility)(1) Specific measures regarding growth of self-generated
income, including external research funds and otherrevenue

Discuss generation of income by holding and charging for shortperiod technical seminars for mid-career professionals.

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In FY2013 and FY2014, Utilizing the Industry-University
In collaboration with companies, the training seminars have been
Collaboration Innovation Promotion Project (METI subsidy,
held independently financed with tuitions. As such, the plans have
FY2013-14), paid-training in the UoA’s specialty field forbeen largely implemented as written.
business persons were offered. Furthermore, in FY2015 andFY2016, after completing the project, the training has been offeredindependently financed with tuitions and in collaboration withcompanies.
(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Cyber security seminars were implemented for business persons incollaboration with companies.
- Information Security Talent Training Project (21 participants)

Donations has been allocated towards the university's operationaland maintenance costs as long as the donator did not specify its
use. Discussions will be carried out towards making it possible toinstitutionalize this series of event, from the advertisement of thesolicitation method, the manner of appreciation to donators, to thedisclosure of the use.
Establish the University of Aizu Junior College Division Student
Support Fund and operate it in a smooth manner.

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The training seminars, which have utilized external funding while
also charging participation fees, such as cyber security/data
scientist specialist development seminars, will aim at independent
operation solely with earned income from participation fees.

Improve a system for acceptance of donations from privatecompanies and graduates. Also, make efforts to collect donations
on a continuing basis, and discuss establishment of the University
Foundation.

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2. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding
Improvement of Financial Affairs

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(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We made efforts to gather information regarding university fund
While we were unable to establish the fund, we did accept UoA
and collaboration with alumni association, etc. obtained at block Student Support Funds.
meetings of the Public University Association, and looked into theestablishment of a donation system.
(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We continued to discuss systems for appropriately and fairly
leveraging donations.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We established a new Kosho scholarship scheme in FY2014, and We established the implementation guidelines of the scholarshiphave continued fundraising initiatives to secure its financial
followed by raising donations and provided scholarship toresource since then. In accordance with the student commendation students. As such, we were largely able to achieve the plans.
regulations, we have provided the scholarship to eight students per
year (a total of 16 students) since AY2015.

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(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
In accordance with the implementation guidelines of the Kosho
scholarship, contributions were raised from alumnus who
graduated between 1987 and1997.
In accordance with the student commendation regulations, we
provided the scholarship to eight students.

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Aim to increase income by 30%, compared to the average annual
income during the period of the 1st Mid-term Goals, from usage
fees of the University facilities from the standpoint of efficient useof property.

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Aim to increase annual income by 25% comparing with annual
average income during the period of the 1st Mid-term Goals by
increasing the use of University facilities. This will be achieved byutilizing the UoA homepage, etc. to disseminate information on
the facility use system

Promote recycling of outdated computers and other equipment.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
After collecting salable devices, etc. from faculty members andadministrative staff to the storage, they were sold and disposed of
all together at one time, aiming at recycling resources.

In addition to promoting the utilization of reusable computersand other equipment, try to earn revenue by selling non-recyclable
items.

Aim at acquisition of external funds for research projects andimplementation of joint/commissioned research projects.
Numerical target for applications for open application-based
research funds:
More than 50 applications in total (The University)

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(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)PCs, etc. were disposed and sold off after accumulating aiming at
reusing resources. It can be said that efficient revenue from PCs is
promoted. As such, the plans were achieved as written.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Aiming at PC disposal earning, PC and other devices whose sales
earnings were expected were put in the storage after collecting
them from faculty and staff. PCs, etc. were disposed of and soldoff as resource.
(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
Grants-in-aid for scientific research and other various externalfunds shall be announced by email or on billboard in front of the
Research Quadrangle. Moreover, we helped out faculty members
in preparation of application documents.

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(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We used the university official website to promote use of ourfacility that helped increase in cases of facility use to some level.
While we reached a little less than the 30% increase of the annual
average revenue (2,742,602JPY) during the first mid-term goal
period, the plans were largely achieved as written.
FY2012 – 2017 Average annual revenue 3,406K JPY(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
On website, the use system was promoted. However, the changes
of facility use environment due to the introduction of the quarter
system in AY2016 lead to drop of cases of use from the previous
FY and drop of the revenue.
FY2017 Revenue: 2,458K JPY

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(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
We promoted use of facilities by external people in an effort toopen them to the general public.
[Revenue per FY]

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Work toward acquisition of external funds forjoint/commissioned research projects.
Further, continue to promote faculty acquisition of externalfunding by setting successful application to external funding as arequirement for internal competitive funding.
Numerical target for applications for open application-based
research funds: More than 50 applications in total(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
The plans were achieved as written.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We worked to acquire external funds for joint/commissioned
research projects. Further, we continued encouraging faculty
members to acquire external funding by setting their records ofapplications to external research funds as requirements forapplication to the internal competitive research fund.
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More than 20 applications in total (The Junior College)(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
We provided faculty members with information on publicinvitation based external funds in a timely manner and encouragethem to proactively make applications by providing support
including holding information sessions regarding the grants-in-aid
for scientific research.

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The number of applications(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We provided faculty members with information on publicinvitation based external funds in a timely manner and encouragethem to proactively make applications by providing support
including holding information sessions regarding the grants-in-aid
for scientific research. As a result, 106 applications were made in
six years.
At the Regional Rejuvenation Center, we promoted industrygovernment-private-academia collaboration with the prefecture,
local municipalities, and public interest foundations and worked
on 25 commissioned research projects, etc. in six years.

At the Regional Rejuvenation Center, we promoted industrygovernment-private-academia collaboration with the prefecture,
local municipalities, and public interest foundations and workedon commissioned research, etc.
Number of commissioned projects per year(ｅ-1) For acquisition of external funds, provide support for
application for research projects, including proactive information
provision. Individual faculty members will find research issues
based on characteristics of the region and work on planning ofresearch programs and proactively apply for external funds.
(ｅ-2) Work toward the implementation of joint/commissioned
research by strengthening collaboration with industries,
governments, and private sectors under the initiative of the Center
for Rejuvenation of Local Communities.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We provided faculty members with information on publicinvitation based external funds in a timely manner and encouragethem to proactively make applications by providing support
including holding information sessions regarding the grants-in-aid
for scientific research.
Number of applications: 11
At the Regional Rejuvenation Center, we promoted industrygovernment-private-academia collaboration with the prefecture,
local municipalities, and public interest foundations and workedon commissioned research, etc.
Number of commissioned projects: 5

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SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN

FY 2017 ANNUAL PLAN

Evaluation

Status of Achievement and Reasons
III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation andEffectiveness
Item

2. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding
Improvement of Financial Affairs

III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation andEffectiveness
Item(2) Specific measures regarding economization of
expensesＡ

2. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding
Improvement of Financial Affairs

MID-TERM(Administrativ ANNUALe
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sibility)(2) Specific measures regarding economization of
expensesIn order to economize managerial expenses, review and improve
contents and methods of business operation.

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In regards to the unit-price contract system introduced as a meansof centralization of purchasing procedures, focus contracts on theitems that have high cost reduction effectiveness, having
considered the number of items consumed, etc.

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(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
As the corporation had not signed unit price contracts of goods,
we introduced the unit price contract system in FY2014 after
conducting a survey on the status of purchased goods in thecorporation.

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As we signed unit price contracts for items with high cost-saving
effectiveness, the plans were achieved as written.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
In accordance with the purchase records, we signed unit pricecontracts for six items such as printing paper, etc. with high costsaving effectiveness.
Further, we conducted analysis by, among other things, comparing
our corporate financial statements to other corporations inFukushima, as well as corporations of similar size.

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Reduce relevant costs by way of water-saving, reduction of waste,
recycling, power conservation and other energy-saving efforts.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
The environmental policy and goals were revised in FY2012 and Based on the Environmental Policy and Goals, we worked onmade known on campus so that we worked on measures to saveenergy and resource saving countermeasure. In addition, the stateenergy and resources.
of progress was surveyed, analyzed, and improved for conserving
Disposals were reduced by classifying garbage. Both-side printing costs. Moreover, exceeding our goal, we tried to conserve more
was firmly implemented for reducing the amount of paper used.
electricity by replacing light bulbs with LED bulbs in a systematic
Turning off unused devises reduced electricity use. Using recycled manner. As such, the plans were achieved as written.
water was good for saving water.
Consistent monitoring on actual operation of facilities andequipment made us possible to implement flexible operation.
Moreover, we worked on reducing operating hours of elevators
and air-conditioners. Comparing with FY2010, the average ofenergy consumption during summer between FY2012 and FY
2016 achieved a decrease of 22.2% (goal: -15%).
Renewal of devices, such as replacing light bulbs with LED bulbs(1109 bulbs, FY2012 -FY2016) was conducted to save cost andenergy.

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In addition to periodic on-campus announcements of specificmeasures taken based on the UoA environmental policies, makeefforts to reduce costs through promotion of power conservation
and resource saving by actively participating in initiatives taken by
the national and Fukushima prefectural governments. Make
improvements after examination and analysis of the situation
regarding the measures taken. (MS)(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Every quarter, we informed all members (faculty, staff, andstudents) of the action plan which is based on the environmental
policy, the result of survey and analysis on the amount of energy
consumption, and the emphasized promotion items.
The UoA joined the Fukushima Protocol for conducting energy
saving and resource conservation.
Strict observation of temperature standard of air-conditioners andpartial shutdown of lightning inside enabled us to reduce energy
consumption.
By continuous monitoring, the university grasped actual status ofoperation of facilities and devices. Operation hours of lifts and airconditioners were reduced. These efforts resulted in a decrease ofenergy consumption by 22.2% comparing with FY2008 (Goal 10.2%).
Installing a small boiler and replacing 579 light bulbs with LED
bulbs in offices, etc. resulted in energy and cost saving.
Further, we revised our environmental policies and set the third
environmental goals which will be implemented starting next
fiscal year.

While fully considering the working environment of staff
members, etc., continue electricity-saving efforts. While also
checking and analyzing the facility usage, promote the utilizationof facilities and machine replacement that will lead to reduction of
costs and energy consumption, whenever necessary. (FS)Ｂ
Continue to work actively on electricity/water saving.
In order to raise awareness on electricity saving, work on"visualization" of numerical targets and usage. (JCD)(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
Creating the annual action plan for energy consumption, the entire Creating the annual action plan for energy consumption, the entire
university worked on the energy saving goal by participating theuniversity worked on the energy saving goal by participating the
Fukushima Protocol project. The Power-saving News was emailed Fukushima Protocol project.
to faculty and students regularly and the power-saving status on
Power-saving machines and equipment were installed upon
campus was indicated in charts to strive to improve awareness of updating the computer systems and air-conditioners.
power saving. Further, green curtains were placed outside the
As a result we exceeded the goals on energy saving and CO2
University Library building. In FY2013, energy-saving servers
emission reduction. As such, the plans were achieved as written.
were installed at the renewal of computer systems.
Starting in FY2014, we began to participate in the "COOLCHOICE" anti-global warming movement and strove to improveawareness of global warming prevention.

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As the result, throughout the four years, the goal was exceeded
extremely.
- Energy-saving (July-September)- CO2 emission reduction (July- October)

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(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We worked to save energy as a university-wide initiative throughformulating the annual action plans for energy consumption andparticipating in the Fukushima Protocol Project.
We introduced power-saving equipment at the renewal of airconditioning equipment in the north building in FY2016. In orderto enhance energy-saving awareness, we sent power-saving news
via e-mail on a regular basis and posted charts showing powersaving status. As a result, we exceeded the goals.
- Energy-saving goal (July-September) -1.0% in comparison to
FY2013
Actual energy-saving -11.8％- CO2 emission reduction goal -1.0% in comparison to FY2013
Actual CO2 emission reduction -7.7％
While monitoring the amount of consumption of printing
consumables and promoting use of recycled printer paper, we have
set use standards of copiers and printers for reducing costs.

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SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN

FY 2017 ANNUAL PLAN

Evaluation

Status of Achievement and Reasons
III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation andEffectiveness

III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation andEffectiveness3. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Internal
Item Investigations and Evaluations, and Provision ofInformation

3. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Internal
Item Investigations and Evaluations, and Provision ofInformation(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding
improvement of evaluationsＡ

The University of Aizu

MID-TERM(Administrativ ANNUALe
Respon MID-TERM
sibility)(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding
improvement of evaluations
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The University of Aizu(ⅰ) Within the framework of internal evaluations of the Corporation,(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
We implemented self-check and evaluation of our educational
activities as we compiles our business achievements. Further,
periodical evaluations were conducted centered around the
Evaluation Office.

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conduct internal investigations and evaluations regarding
educational activities, using evaluation criteria employed by thirdparty evaluation organizations, etc., as reference. The Evaluation
Office shall evaluate the University on a regular basis.

(ⅰ) Ascertain major educational activities in the process of compiling(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We implemented self-check and evaluation of our educational
activities when compiling our business achievements.

an "Annual Business Achievement Report," and conduct internal
investigations and evaluations.

(ⅱ) Grasp situations of research activities, including research progress(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
We have strove to understand the status of UoA’s research
activities centered around the UBIC faculty members and haveannually published research achievements in the “UoA Seeds
Collection.”
In each fiscal year, we strove to understand details of research
activities when compiling our business achievements.

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and achievements on a regular basis.

(ⅱ) Ascertain the status of research activities, including research

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(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)Through summarizing the state of local contribution at the UoA
As we implemented the plans as written, we determined that thefor answering questionnaires related to regional contributions
plans were largely achieved as written.
organized by external organizations (newspapers, publishers, etc.),
the university grasped activities related to regional contribution.

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regional contributions, within the framework of internal
evaluations of the Corporation.

Ｂ(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
The plans were implemented as written.
In the last year of the second mid-term plan period, we conducted
self-checks and evaluations when compiling our businessachievements, including publishing the “UoA Research Seed
Collection.” As such, we have determined that we have achieved
the plans as written.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We strove to understand the status of UoA’s research activities
and published research achievements in the “UoA Seeds
Collection.”
We strove to understand details of research activities whencompiling our business achievements.

progress and achievements, on a regular basis. (CAS)
Ascertain details of research activities, etc. in the process ofcompiling an "Annual Business Achievement Report." (PPR)(ⅲ) Gain understanding of activities which can be used for making(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We implemented the plans as written and have determined thatthe goals have been largely achieved as written.

(ⅲ) Gain understanding of activities which can be used for making(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Through answering questionnaires related to regional
contributions organized by external organizations (newspapers,
publishers, etc.), the university grasps activities related to regional
contribution.

regional contributions, when the internal evaluations of the
Corporation are conducted.

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(ⅳ) Undergo periodic third-party evaluations by institutions for(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
In FY2015, we gathered information on trends related to
As we implemented the plans as written, we determined that theaccreditation and evaluation, discussed and made a decision on the plans were largely achieved as written
examination period and the organization to conduct accreditation
evaluations. Further, we gathered information for preparation ofself-check/evaluation reports, held explanatory meetings for eachadministrative division and started formulation of report drafts. In
FY2016, we formulate self-check/evaluation reports toward
undergoing the accreditation evaluations by a third party scheduled
in FY2017.

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university accreditation/evaluation.

(ⅳ) In preparation for the FY2017 evaluation, create self-evaluation(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We underwent the accreditation evaluations by a third party.

and evaluation reports.

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The Junior College

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The Junior College(ⅰ) Inspect situations regarding evaluation of educational activities(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
The Subcommittee of Class and UoA Evaluation is established
The answer rate of class evaluation has remained high.
within the Evaluation Committee. The subcommittee mainly
Moreover, answer rate has been high since key-in process of theorganizes class evaluation of all courses in principle. As well, inuniversity evaluation by students was improved. As such, the plans
the end of every year grade, the university evaluation is conducted were largely achieved.
toward students. Upon answering such evaluation, computer-input
is employed since it will ease use of date afterwards. In order toraise the answer rate, the university scheduled a particular day thatall students keyed in their answers all at once.
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such as “student class evaluations” on a regular basis by the
Evaluation Committee, aiming to improve and more effectively
administer the inspection system.

(ⅰ) Make improvements in the way that the questionnaire for(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
In order to increase students’ awareness of and interest in classevaluations, we informed students of the significance of the classevaluations, as well as the method by which their results would bemade public.
We requested faculty members to utilize the results for
improvement of future class activities. As a result, improvements
in 14 courses in the first semester were attempted.

intensive courses is conducted. Faculty members shall request
students to fill in the class evaluation questionnaire, in order toincrease the response rate and the ratio of entries for freecomments.
Request faculty members to utilize the results for improvement of
future class activities.

(ⅱ) Faculty, based on results of surveys regarding their courses, shall(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
Detailed check items were clarified within the actual achievement The plans were largely achieved.
report of operational activities for self-verification. In addition,
class evaluation and answers for it were used for self-verificationand self-edifying through FD activities. We have strove to improveclass activities through these efforts.

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evaluate and review their class activities for improvement.

(ⅱ) (ｂ-1) Based on the results of class evaluations, individual faculty(FY 2017 Implementation Status)b-1) By disclosing the result of class evaluation, etc., faculty
members were requested to submit corresponding proposals, etc.
for improvement. This encouraged them to review learningachievement goals in light of class styles, instruction methods, andgrading criteria and educational goals, leading to improvement ofclass acitvities.
(b-2) Aiming to increase the self-awareness of faculty members byhaving them write answers themselves, we published the UoA's
annual plans and material on the status of their responses.

members will work on the improvement of class activities byreviewing attainment targets for students' learning in light of classstyles, teaching methods, assessment criteria, and educational
goals.
(ｂ-2) For each faculty member to raise his/her awareness by
responding to the survey questionnaire, provide them withmaterials, such as the University's annual plans and the previous
year's survey results.

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(ⅲ) Establish evaluation criteria and other related matters for(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
We had All full-time faculty members (including retirees) submit
individual achievement report of the previous fiscal year tocompile the university achievement report.
The content of the university achievement report was partially
utilized for allocation of the competitive research fund, etc.

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vitalization and advancement of education/research and for
promotion of local contribution under the initiative of the
Evaluation Committee, and evaluate the overall educational
activities.

(ⅲ) (c-1) Compile an "Annual Business Achievement Report," for(FY 2017 Implementation Status)(c-1) In an effort to rejuvenate education and research, theEvaluation Committee compiled the achievement report of
FY2016.
(c-2) In consideration of viewpoints of internal and external
evaluations, we reviewed items of the achievement report.

vitalization of education and research under the initiative of the
Evaluation Committee.
(c-2) Work on preparation of evaluation criteria from theperspectives of both internal/external evaluations. Further look
into utilization of previous business reports in the preparation
process.

(iv)

Conduct self-inspection/evaluation on activities regarding
education, research, local contribution, and College management
on a regular basis, and use external evaluation results by
Fukushima Prefecture Evaluation Committee for Public University
Corporations, etc. in an effective manner for appropriate
management of the College.

(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
The plans were largely achieved as written.

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A

A

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
In addition to publishing the FY2015 UoA JCD self-inspection
We conducted periodic self-inspection and evaluation of ourand evaluation report, we submitted the inspection / evaluation
educational, research, regional contribution, university operation,
report to the Japan University Accreditation Association for theand other activities. At the same time, we were able to makepurposes of undergoing the JCD's accreditation evaluation.
improvements to allow the appropriate operation of the university
Further, we revised our annual plans by leveraging the results ofby leveraging, among other things, the results of external
the external review by the Fukushima Prefecture Public University evaluations by organizations such as accrediting organizations and
Evaluation Committee. We also strove to improve university
the Fukushima Prefecture Public University Evaluation
operation through repeated discussions on our business operation Committee. As such, we were able to achieve the plans.
system toward opening the Early Childhood Education department
and the Admissions and PR Center (tentative name).

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(iv) (d-1) Report the result of JCD internal investigations in AY 2015.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)(d-1) We underwent junior college accreditation evaluation by theJapan University Accreditation Association and were certified asmeeting the junior college accreditation standards.
(d-2) In an effort to improve the university operation, we revised
the annual plans by leveraging the results of the external review by
the Fukushima Prefecture Public University Evaluation
Committee, and worked to improve our education implementation
system in order to develop the talent needed by the region.

Prepare for the institutional evaluation for junior college
accreditation by the Japan University Accreditation Association(scheduled for 2017).
(d-2) Improve the JCD's operations, by reviewing the annual plans,
etc. based on the results of external evaluations conducted by the
Fukushima Prefecture Evaluation Committee for Public University
Corporations.

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3. Evaluation by Item
SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN

FY 2017 ANNUAL PLAN

Evaluation

Status of Achievement and Reasons
III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation andEffectiveness

III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation andEffectiveness3. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Internal
Item Investigations and Evaluations, and Provision ofInformation

3. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Internal
Item Investigations and Evaluations, and Provision ofInformation(2) Specific measures for promotion of disclosure andtransmission of informationA

The University of Aizu
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The University of Aizu

Adequately disclose information, such as corporation information,etc., via the University website.

Undergo appropriate external audits by certified public
accountants, etc. regarding financial situations andadministration/operation of the University, and disclose the resultsof external audits to the public.

(Administrativ ANNUALe
Respon MID-TERM
sibility)(2) Specific measures for promotion of disclosure andtransmission of information(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)- In each fiscal year, the entire university engaged in effective- As we have proactively disseminated information via the official
information disclosure by implementing, among other things, staff website, we determined that the plans have been largely achieved
training.
as written.
- In 2012, each section of the Administrative Office designatedweb staff and started updating information through CMS (Content
Management System).
- Aiming at increasing the number of applicants, the official
website was renewed and released in December, in 2015.
- In 2015, we opened our facebook account on top of the official
Twitter (started in 2010).
- In FY2016, the entire university engaged in information
disclosure by implementing, among other things, staff training.
Further, we assessed and analyzed the effectiveness to improve our
website, and engaged in effective information disclosure byproactively leveraging the official Twitter and facebook.

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A

B

MID-TERM

Undertake training programs for administrative staff in charge of
information provision at respective sections, for the purpose of
disclosing necessary corporate information to the public in atimely and appropriate manner. In addition, work to publish
information on the University as a whole by distributing manuals
on creating research and faculty pages to faculty members, etc.
Further, in order to effectively convey information on thewebsite, conduct periodic measurements and analysis ofeffectiveness and revise it as necessary. Further, utilize the official
Twitter and Facebook accounts to effectively convey information.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)- We encouraged faculty to input data on introduction of theirresearch and themselves into the achievement registration systemand engaged in proactive information disclosure on a universitywide basis.
- In order to effectively disseminate information via the official
website, we periodically measured and analyzed the effectivenessand improved the website as necessary based on the result.
- We effectively disseminated information by continuing
proactively leveraging the official Twitter and facebook.
(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
Accounting auditor and other auditor gave their opinions that
university operation was appropriate in terms of accounting
process based on the result the university went through theexamination. With an approval from the prefecture between
August and September, it is released on the website together with
the FY2015 financial statements, etc.

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128

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(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
As the annual audit has been conducted in a systematic mannerand the results have been open on the website, the plans have beenachieved as written.

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B

C

While publishing “Annual Reviews” on a periodical basis, discuss
construction of an institutional repository in order to publicize theUniversity’s educational and research activities and intellectual
resources.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Based on the plans on the internal audit, the internal audit was
conducted.
We appropriately underwent the accounting inspection andbusiness audit by auditors and accounting audit by accounting
auditors.
Regarding results of these audits the university underwent, theauditors stated that said content was appropriate. After theapproval of the prefecture dated the 8th of September, 2017, theresults, as well as the financial statements, etc. were posted on thewebsite.

Publish the "Annual Review of the Undergraduate School ofComputer Science and Engineering" and the "Annual Review of
the Center for Language Research" digitally on a regular basis.
（Planning and PR Section)
Continue to publicize the UoA Academic Repository within
campus, compile dissertation data, etc. and continue operating therepository system to promote its fixation as a place to convey the
UoA's research results. Further, carry out sufficient discussion of
how to effectively operate the UoA Academic Repository. (ISTC)

Conduct surveys such as “student class evaluations,” “evaluationof the College by students,” and “evaluation of the College byalumni” under the leadership of the Evaluation Committee anddisclose relevant evaluation results. (The Junior College)

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(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
The Annual Review of the School of Computer Science andEngineering and CCRS Annual Report was electronicallypublished.
We strove to inform the whole campus of the REPOSITORY,
and to collect data including scientific papers. Further, throughmaintaining the operation of the repository system, we strove toestablish the REPOSITORY as a site for disseminating of theuniversity’s research achievements and looked into effective
operation methods as needed.
(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
Every year, we implemented the student class evaluation and thestudent university evaluation. The outline of the results was
published on the university website. On the sites for internal use,the outline and answers from faculty members were published.
Moreover, all printed data excluding that of the free response
fields have been disclosed to students and faculty at the library.

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D

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(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
In each fiscal year, the Annual Review of the School of Computer As we have electronically published annual reviews and madeScience and Engineering and CCRS Annual Report have beenthem widely known to the public, we determined that the planselectronically published and posted on the university website towere largely achieved as written.
make them widely known.
As it has been established to disseminate the university’s research
For constructing the repository of the UoA, after the repository
achievements including doctoral dissertations via theoperation policy was established in December 2013, the UoAREPOSITORY on a regular basis, we determined that the midAcademic Repository (Hereinafter “REPOSITORY”) was released term plans have been achieved as written.
in July 2014. Since then doctoral dissertations, etc. of the year
have been registered to the REPOSITORY to improve its content.
In 2017, we additionally shared links to the REPOSITORY on the
top page, etc. of, the library collection retrieval system.

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ISTC

C

D

Undergo regular internal audits and enhance the internal checksystem.
Receive appropriate audits by accounting auditors and corporate
auditors on a regular basis, and disclose the results of audits to the
public via the University website.

(d-1) Conduct surveys such as "student class evaluations" and"evaluation of the College by students" to disclose a summary of
the evaluation results. Also, open all the data of evaluation results
to students and faculty members excluding free comments.

(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We largely achieved the medium-term plans, which specified thedisclosure of the results of questionnaires, such as the student classevaluation, student university evaluation, and graduate university
evaluation questionnaires conducted by the Evaluation Committee.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
e-1 We implemented questionnaires such as the class evaluationand the university evaluation and published the outline of theresults. We also disclosed all evaluation data excluding that of thefree response fields at the University Library and on the university
website to students and faculty.
e-2 We disseminated information on our initiatives and results ofeducation and research through the website and research seeds
collection.

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Through the College’s website, transmit information regarding
education, self-inspection/evaluation, and educational/research
activities and achievements in a proactive manner. (The JuniorCollege)(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We were able to conduct more proactive information
As we proactively spread information on our education including
dissemination than ever before through efforts primarily lead byinitiatives and results of self-inspection/evaluation, education and
the Admissions and PR Center.
research activities via our website, the plans were largely achieved.
We strove to improve the content of our website as necessary, andproactively spread information of the university by posting
information of open campus, research results, works and awards
for them created and attained by students and those by faculty
members.
We also spread information on the education and research
conducted by the Early Childhood Education department on thedepartment's homepage in order to give back to the community
We participated in University Portrait in FY2014, and published
our basic information. Each year, we update the information.
We strove to strengthen our ability to disseminate information by
publishing the results of evaluations by the Japan University
Accreditation Association and the Fukushima Prefecture Public
University Evaluation Committee, as well as our selfinspection/evaluation reports on the homepage.
We proactively updated the research bulletin on the homepage, our
Research Seed Collection, the list our off-campus lectures, etc. We
also proactively distributed materials to our affiliatedorganizations. Further, we also published the results of ourpractical project-based learning programs, which were conducted
through regional collaboration.
In an effort to raise our profile, we proactively published results ofresearch presentations and competitions by leveraging a project
named “Active Junior College Communication Capabilities
Reinforcement Project”

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(e-1) By improving the JCD's website, utilizing the University
Portraits, holding the Open Campus events, and publishingresearch achievements, proactively release information on the
JCD, including its educational/research activities, while enhancing
its communication capability.
(e-2) On the JCD's website, disclose the results of the evaluation
conducted by the Fukushima Prefecture Evaluation Committee for
Public University Corporations, and internal evaluations
conducted by the Junior College.
(e-3) Proactively release information on the JCD through"Research Proceedings," "Collection of Research Seeds," "Noticeof Off-campus Lectures," etc.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We were able to conduct more proactive information
dissemination than ever before through efforts primarily lead by
the Admissions and PR Center.
We strove to improve the content of our website as necessary, andproactively spread information of the university by posting
information of open campus, research results, works and awards
for them created and attained by students and those by faculty
members.
We also spread information on the education and research
conducted by the Early Childhood Education department on thedepartment's homepage in order to give back to the community.
We strove to strengthen our ability to disseminate information by
publishing the results of evaluations by the Japan University
Accreditation Association and the Fukushima Prefecture Public
University Evaluation Committee, as well as our selfinspection/evaluation reports on the homepage.
We proactively updated the research bulletin on the homepage, our
Research Seed Collection, the list our off-campus lectures, etc. We
also proactively distributed materials to our affiliatedorganizations. Further, we also published the results of ourpractical project-based learning programs, which were conducted
through regional collaboration. In an effort to raise our profile, we
proactively published results of research presentations andcompetitions by leveraging a project named “Active JuniorCollege Communication Capabilities Reinforcement Project.”

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F

Publish “Research Proceedings” on a regular basis and disclose
the College’s educational/research activities and intellectual
resources to the public. (The Junior College)(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
The Bulletin was made on CD-ROM. It was distributed to relevant As we have publicized and distributed the Bulletin, Research Seedorganizations. Opening that information on CiNii, information
Collection, and List of Off-campus Lectures and Lecturers for thewhich lead deeper collaboration with other universities, regional purpose of publicize our educational/research activities andsociety, companies, etc., and local revitalization was provided.
internal intellectual resources. The plans have been largely
Every year the university updated the Research Seeds Collection, achieved.
Outreach Lecturer List, and Course List. These were distributed to
relevant organizations, groups, etc. All of the above were put on
the university website.

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F

Post the College's "Research Proceedings," "Collection of
Research Seeds," "List of Off-campus Lectures and Lecturers" andthe "Business Report of the Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities" on the College's website for opening of theCollege's educational/research activities and intellectual resources
to the public.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
A retrieval system for learning support and the JCD Academic
Repository for dissemination of research/education achievements
were established. At the same time, the Repository Operation
Policy, data collection policy and detailed operation methods were
determined.
The Research Seed Collection, and List of Off-campus Lecturesand Lecturers were updated and distributed to affiliatedorganizations, etc. All of them above including the “Business
Report of the Local Rejuvenation Center” were posted on the
JCD’s official website.

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3. Evaluation by Item
SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN

FY 2017 ANNUAL PLAN

Evaluation

Status of Achievement and Reasons
III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation andEffectiveness

III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation andEffectiveness

MID-TERM

Ａ(Administrativ ANNUALＡe
MID-TERM
Ａ
Respon4. Specific Measures for Achievement of Important Goals
Item
Item 4. Specific Measures for Achievement of Important Goals regarding
sibility) Other Business Operation
regarding Other Business Operation
ANNUAL(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding
complianceA

MID-TERM(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding
compliance

Enhance compliance in accordance with the University’s “Codeof Conduct,” “Fundamental Policies Pertaining to Administrationand Management of Public Research Funds,” and “General Plan
on Management of Conflicts of Interest.”

ANNUALＣ

Ｂ(A-1) Announce the content of the University's "Code of Conduct"
on a regular basis. (MS)(A-2) Maintain scientific fairness and ethical validity of researchthrough its ethical review based on the "University of Aizu
Regulation Concerning Research Ethics" and the "Policy on
Experimentation and Investigative Research, etc. on Human
Subjects Conducted at the University of Aizu" both established in
October 2013.
Additionally, in order to comply with the updates to MEXT's"Guidelines for Measures Against Inappropriate Conduct
Concerning Research Activities, etc." and "Guidelines for theManagement and Auditing of Public Research Funds at ResearchInstitutions," we will carry out research ethics and compliancetraining based on the regulations established in March, 2015. In
FY2016,the research ethics education online for e-learning will becreated. At the same time, authorities will be invited from MEXT
in order to hold effective seminars for faculty and staff members.
Further, efforts will be made towards increasing awareness of
preventing inappropriate behavior based on the "Management
Policies Regarding Conflicts of Interest of the Public University
Corporation, the University of Aizu" and "General Plan on
Management of Conflicts of Interest."
Additionally, create an internal system for security export control
and make efforts to, for example, improve the awareness of faculty
and staff in order to increase understanding of the compliance with
the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Control Law.

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0

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2

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0

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(FY 2017 Implementation Status)(a-1) We provided an explanation on compliance with the Code of
Conduct at the first meeting of the Faculty Assembly and Deansand Directors Council. In December, we sent e-mail to that effectto all faculty members in an effort to make it known widely.
Further, we reminded the Faculty Assembly, etc. the strict
observance of the office rules as necessary.
We strove to make the Code of Conduct known to newly hired
faculty and staff members by distributing handouts.
Moreover, in each case of misconduct in the prefectural
government and/or other organizations, we reminded all faculty
and staff members of prevention of dishonesty and misconduct.
(a-2)The internal audit was conducted regarding official researchfunds and it was confirmed that they had been appropriately
implemented.
In accordance with the "University of Aizu Regulation Concerning
Research Ethics" and the "Policy on Experimentation and
Investigative Research, etc. on Human Subjects Conducted at the
University of Aizu" and in order to secure scientific and ethicalvalidity of research, due research ethic examinations wereconducted regarding research implementation plans submitted byfaculty members. In addition, the regulations were revised toinclude the necessity of reporting research results.
(a-3) In consideration of prevention of the research misconduct
prevention plans in accordance with the “Regulations on thePrevention of Impropriety Concerning Research Activities” andthe “Regulations Concerning the Handling of Public ResearchFunds,” we organized a training session with an invited certified
public accountant in September 2017.
(a-4) We worked to prevent research misconduct in accordancewith the “Management Policies Regarding Conflicts of Interest”
and “General Plan on Management of Conflicts of Interest.”
Further, we collected information toward formulation of internal
regulations regarding the security export control at training
sessions organized by MEXT.

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(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
We strove to make the content of the Code of Conduct by holding
training sessions once a year in an effort to make complianceknown to everyone on campus.
In accordance with the regulations, we started training sessions
regarding research ethics and compliance in FY2015 and at thesame time, raised awareness of a conflict of interest and fraud
prevention.

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CAS

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MID-TERM ANNUAL

Ｄ
1

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0

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1

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0

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0

Ｄ

0

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0

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0

(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We strove to make the content of the Code of Conduct known on
campus on a regular basis while emphasizing compliance. As aresult, we see that faculty members’ awareness of these mattershas been raised. As such, the plans have been achieved as written.

ＢＢ

(a-1) Enhance compliance by announcing the University of Aizu
"Code of Conduct" on a regular basis.
(a-2) In accordance with the "Regulations on the Prevention of
Impropriety Concerning Research Activities," the "Regulations
Concerning the Handling of Public Research Funds," and the"General Plan on Management of Conflicts of Interest," takespecific measures for prevention of inappropriate use of publicresearch funds.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
We provided an explanation on compliance with the Code of
Conduct at the Faculty Assembly meetings in an effort to make it
known widely. Further, we reminded the Faculty Assembly, etc.
the strict observance of the office rules as necessary.
In FY2016, we emphasized the compliance with lows at
compliance training sessions and administrative executives
interviewed all faculty and staff members individually.
Further, we organized research ethics and compliance training
sessions and explanatory meetings regarding Kakenhi in an effort
to raise awareness of prevention of research misconduct andappropriate implementation of research funds, in addition to
making the manuals regarding placing orders by faculty members
well known.

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(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We provided an explanation on compliance with the Code of
Conduct at the Faculty Assembly meetings and organized research
ethics and compliance training sessions in accordance with the“Regulations on the Prevention of Impropriety Concerning
Research Activities” and explanatory meetings regarding Kakenhi.
As such, the plans were largely achieved.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)(a-1)We provided an explanation on compliance with the Code of
Conduct at the first meeting of the Faculty Assembly in an effort tomake it known widely. Further, we reminded the Faculty
Assembly, etc. the strict observance of the office rules asnecessary.
(a-2) We organized research ethics and compliance training
sessions in accordance with the “Regulations on the Prevention of
Impropriety Concerning Research Activities” in September andexplanatory meetings regarding Kakenhi in October. In addition tothem, we provided information on cases of unauthorized use of
research funds (fabricated business trip, etc.) at other universities,
in an effort to raise awareness of prevention of research
misconduct and appropriate implementation of research funds.

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3. Evaluation by Item
SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN

FY 2017 ANNUAL PLAN

Evaluation

Status of Achievement and Reasons
III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation andEffectiveness

III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation andEffectiveness

MID-TERM(Administrativ ANNUALe
MID-TERM
4. Specific Measures for Achievement of Important Goals
4. Specific Measures for Achievement of Important Goals Respon
Item
Item
sibility)
regarding Other Business Operation
regarding Other Business Operation(2) Measures for achievement of goals regarding
maintenance and utilization, etc. of facilities andequipmentA(2) Measures for achievement of goals regarding
maintenance and utilization, etc. of facilities andequipment

Promote improvement of the educational environment andequipment, etc.

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ANNUALＡ

MID-TERM

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3

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10

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3

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9

ANNUAL

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(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
Regarding Somei House, we checked the status of usage ofequipment through inspections before moving out, and strove tomaintain the environment by prompt repair work and renewal of
broken equipment, etc.
Further, in FY2014 we developed a bicycle parking area for
Somei House residents to improve their living environment.

Replace educational facilities and equipment and Somei House
furniture and fixtures in compliance with the curriculum
systematically.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We strove to maintain the environment of Somei House throughinspections before moving out, etc. on a continuous basis.

Inspect the status of facilities and equipment of the educational 196
research environment,, and promote necessary improvements in a JCD
well-planned manner.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
Based on the equipment renewal plan, equipment of the
Department of Food and Nutrition Sciences has been renewed
every year in a systematic manner. We newly added an air
conditioner in the science and chemistry experimental room.
In FY2015, we established labs for the three new personnel being
employed following the establishment of the Department of Early
Childhood Education.

MID-TERM ANNUAL

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0

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0

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0

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0

(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
The mid-term plans have been implemented as written.

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(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
According to the equipment renewal plan, we systematically
updated the equipment of the Department of Food and Nutrition
Sciences every year. Further, the plan has been reviewed asneeded. As such, the plan was almost achieved.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Based on the equipment renewal plan, we updated/installed theequipments common for all departments (AV devices, projector,
and screen), equipments for the Department of Food and Nutrition
Sciences (design drawing tables, electric jigsaw, etc.), equipments
for the Department of Food and Nutrition Sciences (steam
convection oven, biological safety cabinet, etc.), equipments forthe Department of Early Childhood Education (upright piano,
metallophone, xylophone, etc.).
Moreover, in order to systematically proceed with the preparationof facilities and equipments for educational environment for the
next academic year onward, we reviewed the device/equipment
renewal plans.

B

Repair, maintain and manage the University facilities andequipment based on the long-term maintenance plans in an
effective manner.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
Based on the annual plan (the plan for facility repairs) which had
been set based on the long-term maintenance plans and the resultsof legal inspection and periodic inspection, we conducted repair
works on facilities to make improvements.

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(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We conducted repairs and maintenance/management of facilities
and equipment in a well-planned an efficient matter, therefore
achieving the plans.

B

Promote repairs and maintenance in a systematic and effective
manner in accordance with the long-term maintenance plan (theannual plan and details of implementation)(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We conducted the planned repair works on aging facilities,
including waterproofing repair work for rooftop of the South Wingof the Research Quadrangles, the replacement work of the
Uninterruptible Power System of the Energy Center, etc.
Regarding the waterproofing repair work for rooftop, we
conducted efficient repair work by employing appropriate
construction method, etc.

Taking the deterioration and the results of inspection of facilities 198
into account, review the long-term maintenance plans as necessary JCD
to control maintenance in a systematic and effective manner.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We made efforts to maintain and manage our facilities andWe inspected the status of degradation of facilities. While making
equipment by investigating their deterioration along with theefforts on maintenance and management of facilities andmaintenance and management contractor's inspections.
equipments, we review the long-term maintenance plans as
Further, we revised the long-term maintenance plan as needed and needed. At the same time, we implement systematic repair work,
systematically conducted repairs, maintenance, and management. maintenance and management. Therefore, the plan was almost
achieved.
(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We made efforts to maintain and manage our facilities andequipment by investigating their deterioration along with themaintenance and management contractor's inspections.
Further, we conducted repair works on the aging facilities,
including repair work on the outer wall of the gymnasium,
replacement work of air conditioner, etc. based on the long-term
maintenance plans.

C

Regarding the College’s decrepit dormitory and undersizedlibrary, discuss future plans for these facilities from the perspectiveof safety and usability of residents and users.

Ｂ

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(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
In order to improve extremely aging student dormitories andIn order to improve extremely aging student dormitories anduniversity library with narrow space for bookshelves, future
university library with narrow space for bookshelves, future
visions were created in FY 2014 at the Future Initiatives
visions are being created at the Future Initiatives Deliberation
Deliberation Committee.
Committee. Therefore, the plan was almost achieved.
Moreover, questionnaire on the student dormitory was
implemented. We held a party with boarders in order to grasp theirneeds.

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Achieved mid-term plan

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
The plan has been achieved.

Ｂ
D

Review the environmental criteria that the University has
established, and further promote water and power conservation,and other energy-saving efforts to reduce emission of CO2.
Accurately analyze and evaluate the implementation results, andannounce the results within the University.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
The environmental goals were revised in FY2012. They were
Based on the Environmental Policy and Goals, we worked on
widely informed on campus so as to work on energy and resource energy and resource saving countermeasure. In addition, the statesaving countermeasures.
of progress was surveyed, analyzed, and improved for conserving
Disposals were reduced by classifying garbage. Both-side printing costs. Moreover, exceeding our goal, we tried to conserve more
was firmly implemented for reducing the amount of paper used.
electricity by replacing light bulbs with LED bulbs in systematic
Turning off unused devises reduced electricity use. Using recycled manner. Therefore the plan was achieved as its original.
water was good for saving water.
Consistent monitoring on actual operation of facilities andequipment made us possible to implement flexible operation.
Moreover, we worked on reducing operating hours of lifts and air
conditioner. The average of energy consumption during summer
between FY2012-16 achieved 79.8% compared to FY2008 (baseyear), while the goal was 95.3%.
Renewal of devices – such as replacing light bulbs with LED bulbs(1,190 bulbs, FY2012 - FY2016) - was conducted aiming at costand energy saving.

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D

In addition to periodic internal announcements of measures taken
based on the UoA environmental policies, make efforts to reduce
CO2 emissions by actively participating in measures taken by thenational government, Fukushima prefectural government, etc.
Further, investigate and analyze the status of the initiatives andpromote their improvement. (MS)(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Every quarter, we informed all members (faculty, staff, andstudents) of the action plan which is based on the environmental
policy, the result of survey and analysis on the amount of energy
consumption, and the emphasized promotion items. The UoA
joined the Fukushima Protocol for conducting energy saving andresource conservation.
Strict observation of temperature standard of air-conditioners andpartial shutdown of lightning inside enabled us to reduce energy
consumption.
By continuous monitoring, the university grasped actual status ofoperation of facilities and devices. Operation hours of lifts and air
conditioner were reduced. These efforts resulted a decrease ofenergy consumption by 74.7% comparing with FY2008 (baseyear), while the goal was 89.8%.
Regarding device renewal, we aimed at energy-saving by installingthe small-size boiler and replacing 579 light bulbs with LED bulbs
to offices, etc..
Further, we reviewed the Environmental Policy and set the thirdterm environmental goals starting next fiscal year.

Investigate and analyze the operating conditions, continuing to
make energy consumption efforts. At the same time, promoteequipment replacement to reduce CO2 emission as necessary. (FS)[Status of Achievements for Environmental Goals (FY2017)](Compared with FY2008)
Provisional data as of FY2017-Q3

A
Promote water and power conservation continuously, by raising 201
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numerical targets and actual usage. Also, verify and announce theimplementation results on campus for the purpose of reflecting theresults to activities in the following fiscal year.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
Creating the annual action plan for energy consumption, the entire Creating the annual action plan for energy consumption, the entire
college worked on the energy saving goal by participating in theuniversity worked on the energy saving goal by participating the
Fukushima Protocol project. The energy-saving news was emailed Fukushima Protocol project. The energy-saving devices were
to faculty and students regularly. In addition, circumstance ofinstalled upon replacement of computer systems and airelectricity saving was shown in a chart so that we can motivate
conditioner. The results of these efforts were notified throughourselves. Green curtain plants were decorated in a wall shape of energy-saving news, displaying the charts showing power-saving
the library.
status, etc. so that we can motivate ourselves.
In FY2016, we participated in “COOL CHOICE (national
As the result, we hugely exceeded the power-saving goals andmovement against global warming)” to improve awareness toward CO2 emission goals. Therefore, the plan was achieved.
global warming countermeasures.
As a result, we achieved the goals well above them for the past
five years.
- Energy-saving (July-Sep)- CO2 emission reduction

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(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Creating the annual action plan for energy consumption, the entire
university worked on the energy saving goal by participating in the
Fukushima Protocol project.
We also installed energy-saving type of air conditioner upon
replacement work of air conditioner of the north building in
FY2016.
The energy-saving news was emailed to faculty and students
regularly. In addition, circumstance of electricity saving wasshown in a chart so that we can motivate ourselves. As a result of
these efforts, we hugely exceeded the goals.
- Energy-saving goal (July-September) -1.0% in comparison to
FY2013
Actual energy-saving -11.8％- CO2 emission reduction goal -1.0% in comparison to FY2013
Actual CO2 emission reduction -7.7％[reprint]

E

Discuss introduction of renewable energy resources, such as
photovoltaic power systems, etc.

E

F

In the event of building new facilities on campus in the future,
consider the introduction of renewable energy (solar panels, etc.)
and other initiatives.

Preserve green areas on campus with consideration for the naturalenvironment in the local communities, and make continuous
efforts in keeping the University campus attractive and beautiful.

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Ｂ

Ｂ

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Based on the results of actual condition survey of trees on campus
conducted in 2014, we chose chemicals and pruned branches.
After pruning, we chopped branches to make wooden chips forfulfilling the walk path on-campus.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
With regard to the Somei House and LICTiA which were newly
improved, we made the facilities nice and cozy from a viewpointof universal design functionality. Further, in order to maintain thefunctions of the facilities, we checked the conditions of the
facilities by conducting periodic checks.

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Ａ

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
Based on the results of actual condition survey of trees on campus We implemented maintenance of walk path and pruning trees
conducted in FY2011 and 2014, we chose chemicals and pruned properly. We achieved the plan as written.
branches. After pruning, we chopped branches to make wooden
chips for fulfilling the walk path on-campus.

Based on the field survey results on the trees and plants on
campus (growth, density, etc.), create and implement a specificplan for spraying chemicals and trimming extra branches, etc.
Promote recycling by, for example, using trimmed branches forpaving the walking trails on campus, and maintain green spaces
comfortable.

Maintain and improve the University campus from the standpointof universal design.

Ａ(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
Although we have not yet introduced renewable energy technology
into LICTiA, we designed the facility environment-friendly such as
introducing the cooling system with outside air which utilizes coolclimate in Aizu region aiming for saving energy and resources. We
mostly implemented the plan as written.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
There were not any facilities newly improved.

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F

G

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
When we established LICTiA, we installed the cooling systemwith outside air which use cool climate of Aizu region aiming forsaving energy and resources.

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With an emphasis on user safety and friendliness, retain thecurrent universal design-based functions of buildings andequipment, and promote universal design-conscious repairs andrenovations.

(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We maintained the universal design functionality focusing on thesafety and comfortability of users. We achieved the plan as
written.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
In addition to maintaining the universal design functionality
currently possessed by the facilities and equipment, we repaired
the campus sidewalk and conducted repairs of facilities with
universal design in mind.

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Focusing on user-friendliness and safety of users, carry out
renovations and refurbishment taking into account universal
design of buildings and facilities.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We considered the universal design when we renovated the
We considered the universal design when we renovated thebuildings. In addition, we switched graphic symbols of restrooms buildings.
of each floor to bigger and easy comprehensible symbols andWe proceeded repair works under considering students with
newly set the direction signs leading to the restrooms.
disabilities such as installing a new multipurpose toilet in the south
In addition to installed bidet-style toilets in all multipurpose toilets building in FY2017, replacing the entrance doors of student affairs
in FY2016, we installed baggage rack and toilet paper holder with division and the University Library with sliding doors. We
one hand cut, etc. for each toilet.
achieved the plan as written.

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(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We installed a new multipurpose toilet in the south building. We
also replaced the student support window and library entrance
doors with sliding doors. Further, we repaired the automatic doors
and slopes at the student entrance. We also installed new handrails
and slopes at various locations. Each of these steps was done withdisabled individuals in mind.
We also changed the toilets in the men's restroom to western-style
toilets, improving convenience.

H

In order to ensure safe and secure campus life for students, aswell as to respond to occurrence of disasters, manage and maintainthe University buildings and facilities in good conditions at all
times.

H

Taking into consideration the results of regular inspections anddaily safety patrols, conduct repair and maintenance of the
facilities so that their fundamental functions and performance canbe preserved even during disasters, etc.

Based on the long-term maintenance plans, control maintenancein a well-planned and effective manner.

A

A

Ｂ

Ｂ

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
In addition to check the condition of facilities by implementing
We conduct systematic repair works and other repair works asperiodical checks on external walls, ceiling, fire detecting devices, urgent. We achieved the plan as written.
and evacuation facilities, etc. were conducted, we conducted
repair work on the facilities which required urgent repair work as
needed. Further, we conducted the repair work which wasscheduled to be conducted for each fiscal year.

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(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
Based on the result of periodic and regular maintenance checks offacilities, we implemented the replacement of the permanent
power supply and automatic fire alarm system in order to maintainfunctions and performance of the systems necessary in a time ofdisaster.
(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
In order to secure safe and comfortable campus life and to respond In order to secure safe and comfortable campus life and to respondto disasters, maintenance works were conducted in accordance
to disasters, maintenance works were conducted in accordancewith the long-term facility maintenance plans.
with the long-term facility maintenance plans. As such, the plans- FY2012: Repair work on fire shields
were largely achieved.
FY2013: Repair work on gas plumbing
FY2015: Renewal of the voltage converter(s)- FY2016
Repair work on facilities related to fire-alarm apparatus,
Renewal of the broadcasting facilities
Repair work on external walls of the woodworking room
Other than these above, we constructed
In order to improve the educational environment and maintain thelocal environment, new facilities were constructed and repair work
was conducted.
FY2012: Removal of the water-purifier tank and sewage plumbingwork
FY2014: Installation of air-conditioners (in the exercise rooms,
etc.)
FY2016: Renewals of air-conditioners (north building)
Removal of the single sewage-purifier tank and installation of
the combined sewage-purifier tank (student dormitory)

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In order to secure safe and comfortable campus life and to respondto disasters, maintenance works were conducted in accordancewith the long-term facility maintenance plans. Further, as we
detected the damage on the floor in the gym and repair work was
conducted in accordance with the notification by MEXT.
In order to improve the educational environment, air-conditioners
were renewed. In order to improve the hygienic environment, airconditioners were installed in the cafeteria kitchen and repair workon the dormitory kitchen staff room was conducted.

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SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN

FY 2017 ANNUAL PLAN

Evaluation

Status of Achievement and Reasons
III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation andEffectiveness

III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation andEffectiveness

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4. Specific Measures for Achievement of Important Goals
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sibility)
regarding Other Business Operation
regarding Other Business Operation(3) Measures for achievement of goals regarding
healthcare and safety management(3) Measures for achievement of goals regarding
healthcare and safety management

A-1 Improve a safety and health management system for maintenance

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Based on the related law, a health manager was appointed. The
Health Committee has had a meeting once a year since FY2014to
promote personnel’s health management. Further, a total of three
AEDs were installed on campus with one more AED additionallyinstalled.

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and promotion of mental and physical health of students, faculty
and administrative staff.

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A-1 (a) Based on the content of relevant laws, including the Industrial

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As we have worked to develop the system to promote personnel
health such as starting the stress-check in FY2016, the plans wereachieved as written.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)(a) Based on regulations, health management staff was dispatched.
(b) Email was sent to persuade university members to take healthcheckup. Kenko Dayori was used of hygienic education. And it
resulted to increase the checkup attendance ratio. Moreover, new
AED was installed. The total number of AEDs on-campus became
three.
(c) The stress-check scheme was conducted a form of effort takenby the university aiming at preventing bad condition of mental
state.

Safety and Health Law, continue to properly assign qualified
health management staff and health promoters.
(b) Under the guidance of an occupational physician, utilize the
Health Committee, etc. to clarify the issues and promote healtheducation for faculty and staff members., etc.
(c) As part of mental health promotion measures, conduct stresschecks for faculty and staff members.

(a) Based on the content of relevant laws, the Health Committee
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proper assignment of qualified health management staff andthorough safety education for faculty and administrative personnel.
(b) Carry out radiation monitoring on a regular basis.

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(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
The Health Manager and Industrial Medical Doctor were
Regularly, the Health Committee meeting was held andappointed. Regularly, the Welfare Committee meeting was held
survey/deliberation was conducted. The Health Committee Dayori
and survey/deliberation was conducted aiming at preventing health was emailed to all faculty and staff. Other than that, lifesaving
problems. The Health Committee Dayori was emailed to all faculty training was offered as a preparation for emergency situation.
and staff twice a year. Other than that, lifesaving training andMoreover new stress-check scheme was facilitated.
mental-health training were offered as a preparation for emergency Mental-health Training was offered.
situation.
Furthermore, once a month, radiation monitoring was conducted.
Furthermore, once a month, radiation monitoring was conducted. And the result was put on the website.
And the result was put on the website. CO2 survey was conducted As such, the plans were largely achieved.
six times a year. The results were shared internally and we
encouraged internal members to ventilate rooms.
(FY 2017 Implementation Status)a) The Health Manager and Industrial Medical Doctor wereappointed respectively. We held the Welfare Committee. Other
than that, the Heals Committee Dayori was emailed to all faculty
members and administrative staff for promoting their healthmanagement.
Health Committee Dadyori was issued twice. Moreover, a newstress-check scheme was introduced. All faculty members andadministrative staff were encouraged to take the test.
Stress-check Implementation Rate 85.5%(b) Once a month, radiation monitoring was conducted. And theresult was posted on the website.
CO2 survey was conducted six times a year. We encouraged
internal members to ventilate rooms.

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administrative personnel.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
All the faculty and administrative staff members were strongly
encouraged to undergo the periodical health checkup.
- Ratio of personnel undergoing the checkup(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)Though we have strongly encourage people to undergo healthcheckups, it is difficult to have the ratio of those undergoing thehealth checkup at 100%. As such, the plans were not achieved.

All students were strongly encouraged to undergo the periodical
health checkup.
- Ratio of students undergoing the checkup

A-2 Make efforts to have 100% of students, faculty and administrative(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We made efforts to have all faculty, staff, and students undergo thehealth checkup by strongly encouraging them by sending emails,
etc. As a result, the ratio of those who underwent the healthcheckup was higher than that of the previous year.
- The University of Aizu Faculty and Administrative Personnel
Medical Examination Ratio
96.8％ (Two days in October)- The University of Aizu Student Medical Examination Ratio(Two days in April)
75.6％

personnel undergo periodic medical checkups by raising theirhealth awareness.

Make efforts to have all students, faculty and administrative
personnel undergo periodic medical checkups.

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(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)Students were informed of the schedule of the health checkups via As we have maintained the high ratio of those undergoing thee-mail and at the orientation meetings. For those who were absent health checkup, the plans have been largely achieved.
on the checkup day, extra days were set.
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The ratio among faculty and administrative personnel has been,
throughout the four years, 100％.
(FY 2017 Implementation Status)- Student Medical Examination Ratio 98.4％ (except those on longleave of absence 99.1％)- Faculty and Administrative Staff Medical Examination Ratio
100％

A-3 Help students, faculty and administrative staff manage theirmental and physical health through provision of instructions from
and/or interviews with a counselor in a timely manner. Also,
discuss improvement of a counseling system (such as employmentof a full-time nurse and counselor).

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(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We have put our efforts into creating a user-friendly environment The plans have been implemented as written.
in the Nurse’s Room and Student Consultation Room. Necessary
information was shared among staff in charge in order to provide
effective consultation.

A-3 (a) Create a student-friendly environment in the Counseling Office(FY 2017 Implementation Status)(a) Since privacy policy on role and secrecy of the Nurse’s Roomand Student Consultation Room was explained upon student
guidance, etc. we have put our efforts on creating environment
which students feel easy to access these rooms.
(b) In order to accommodate gymnastic classes, university events,and other student activities, the Nurse’s room was opened.
(c) Information on student’s use circumstance and content ofconsultation, etc. were shared among relevant individuals fordeveloping effective consultation system.
(d) So that students can manage themselves on health management
function on the academic affairs system, proactive use of thefunction was announced.

and Nurse's Office so that they can visit these offices without
hesitation.
(b) Operate the Nurse's Office, giving priority to the days when
physical activity courses and University events are planned.
(c) Deliberate on an effective counseling system.
(d) Leverage the health management function of the Academic
Administration System.

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campus, conduct inspection of various facilities and security
JCDpatrols on campus.
(b) In the event of incidents and accidents, identify causes, etc. andtake necessary countermeasures.

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We have put our efforts on creating environment which students The four of student consultants and one counselor were assigned
feel easy to access these rooms. Moreover, the four of student
for personal instructions in early juncture and mutual collaboration
consultants and one counselor were assigned for personal
were done as well as appropriate conduct of consultations andinstructions and mutual collaboration were done as well as
instructions. We tried to detect student issues in early juncture.
appropriate conduct of consultations and instructions.
We are continuously discussing about employing full-time nurse
In April, information on Student Counseling Room and Nurse’s
and student counseling counselor. As such, the plans were largely
Office was provided. Implementing physiological examination and achieved.
its self evaluation, detection of issues and consultation in early
juncture were promoted.
Moreover, information on students with frequent absences wasshared in early juncture. We discussed about conducting one-onone interview.
We are continuously discussing about employing full-time nurse
and student counseling counselor.
In regards to faculty members and administrative personnel, awide range of health-related information was emailed(FY 2017 Implementation Status)(a) Since privacy policy on role and secrecy of the Nurse’s Roomand Student Consultation Room was explained upon student
guidance, etc. we have put our efforts on creating environment
which students feel easy to access these rooms.
(b) The four of student consultants and one counselor wereassigned for personal instructions in early juncture and mutual
collaboration were done as well as appropriate conduct ofconsultations and instructions. In regards to faculty members andadministrative personnel, a wide range of health-related
information was emailed. In April, information on Student
Counseling Room and Nurse’s Office was provided. Implementing
physiological examination and its self evaluation, detection ofissues and consultation in early juncture were promoted.

A-4 Maintain and enhance crime prevention and security systems
inside and outside the buildings.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
We had three guards in both day and night shifts on campus.
Based on the Guard’s Daily Report, when there were any items
that we should have been able to improve, we gave instructions asneeded.
At the Administrative Office and security staff’s Room,
information was exchanged. For preventing accidents and crimes
in advance, the crime prevention and security system waspromoted.

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(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
As we have enhanced, sharing necessary information with thecontracted staff at the security office, the plans have been achieved
as written.

A-4 In the event of theft/damage/accidents on campus, promptly take

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
In order to prevent incidents and accidents, we had a daily
reporting meeting and a biweekly meeting for close
communication with the contractor. Further, we additionallyplaced device to slow down vehicle speed on the campus road inan effort to prevent accidents.
We enhanced the crime prevention/security system by
maintaining the periodic patrol in the facilities by the security
guards and implementing self-checks by the corporate employeesby the due method.

appropriate measures.
In addition, for prevention of these incidents, enhance the crime
prevention and security systems through review and improvementof manuals for inspection of facilities and security patrol on
campus, whenever necessary.

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campus, conduct inspection of various facilities and security
JCDpatrols on campus.
(b) In the event of incidents and accidents, identify causes, etc. andtake necessary countermeasures.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
For preventing accidents and incidents, regular patrol was
implemented inside/outside the buildings by guards. Security
camera was used. Guard system was maintained.
At the entrance hall of the gymnasium, a signage of “Security
Cameras in Operation” was installed. Continuously we worked ontaking countermeasures against preventing suspicious individuals.
In FY2016, in cooperation with the local police station, we
installed a security camera at the student dorm in order to detectprowlers as soon as possible.

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(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)Aiming at prevention of crimes and accidents, the periodic patrol
was implanted with the security cameras in operation in an effort
to maintain the due crime prevention/security system. As such theplans were largely achieved.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)(a) For preventing accidents and incidents, regular patrol was
implemented inside/outside the buildings by guards. Security
cameras were used. The security guard system was maintained.
At the entrance hall of the gymnasium, a signage of “Security
Cameras in Opeation” was installed. Continuously we worked ontaking countermeasures against preventing suspicious individuals.
(b) Moreover, police station in charge of the university offered
cooperation for installing new security cameras in the student
dormitory in order to detect detect prowlers as soon as possible.

A-5 For the purpose of raising awareness of students, faculty and(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
Every fiscal year, fire drill has been implemented for all students, As the fire-fighting drill has been implemented for all students,
faculty members, and staff with officers from the Aizu Wakamatsu faculty and administrative staff members on campus, the plans
Fire Station attended.
have been achieved as written.
Moreover, AED training sessions were conducted once a year in
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administrative personnel, etc. in regard to safety and disasterprevention, conduct training programs regarding action plans in
the event of disasters, and disaster drills based on University’s
disaster prevention measure manuals.

A-5 Conduct efficient fire and disaster drills to improve the emergency(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
In order to increase awareness of fire prevention in the university,
on November 14, fire and disaster prevention drill was
implemented for all students, faculty members, and staff. AED
training session was implemented.

system in the event of disasters, and to increase individuals'
awareness of disaster prevention. In addition, organize workshops
on AED operation for lifesaving.

(a) Conduct efficient fire drills in order to develop a system tohandle things at the time of disaster and to increase awareness of
disaster prevention on campus.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
Once a year, fire and disaster prevention drill has been
implemented for faculty and staff members, and students, aiming
at increasing awareness of disaster prevention and establishmentof disaster prevention system upon emergency cases when an
earthquake or fire occurs.
In FY2016, in order to call 119 appropriately upon emergency
cases, the 119-call manual was newly created. The manual was
installed in the cafeteria, assistant’s office of the Department ofFood and Nutrition Sciences, administrative office, and security
office.

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The fire and disaster prevention drill was implemented forstudents, faculty and staff members in each year.
In order to get ready for emergency such as cases of occurrence oflarge scale disaster and/or J-alert emergency information released,
we formulated the manual for responding to disasters anddistributed it to all students, faculty and staff members to make it
known. Further, “How to respond to an earthquake” was printed
and posted on campus. We also created and distributed Pocketsized Action Manual to students to encourage them to have it at all
times for use in the event that they face earthquake disasters off
campus. As such, the plans were achieved excellently.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
In June fire and disaster prevention drill was implemented forstudents, faculty and staff members, aiming at increasingawareness of disaster prevention and establishment of disasterprevention system upon emergency cases when an earthquake orfire occurs.
In order to get ready for emergency such as cases of occurrence oflarge scale disaster and/or J-alert emergency information released,
we formulated the manual for responding to disasters. This manual
includes what student, faculty and administrative staff members
should do respectively in the event of a disaster and was
distributed to all of them to make it known. Further, “How to
respond to an earthquake” was printed and posted on campus suchas on the walls of classrooms, exercise rooms and elevators.
We also created and distributed Pocket-sized Action Manual tostudents to encourage them to have it at all times for use in theevent that they face earthquake disasters off campus.

B

To respond to requests for use of the University facilities (Athletic
Field and Gymnasium, in particular) as emergency evacuation
areas for local citizens, and for provision of relief activities in theevent of large-scale disasters, such as earthquakes, manage andmaintain the facilities in good conditions at all times. Also,
through opening of the University facilities on a regular basis,
create an environment in which local residents and others do nothesitate to evacuate to the University at the time of disaster.

B

Continue to monitor the usability of "evacuation sites (athletic
field and gymnasium)" and "heliport (athletic field)." Conduct
adequate repairs/maintenance on them whenever necessary.
Further, open the park and walking trails, creating an environmentthat is convenient for local residents, etc. to use as an evacuation
area during disasters.

(b-1) Properly maintain and manage the athletic field and green
zone on campus designated as "emergency evacuation sites" by
Aizu-Wakamatsu City.
(b-2) Continue opening the College facilities to the public.

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(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We regularly checked the status of the evacuation site (the athletic In order to be used as evacuation sites, maintenance andfield and gymnasium) and the heliport (the ground). Maintenance management was conducted. By doing so, we have put our effort
management was implemented so that these places can be used in on creating an environment where local residents feel easy toanytime. Moreover, management on the park and walk path were evacuate. Therefore, the plan was realized.
conducted so that we facilitate an environment which is accessible
for local residents.

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(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We made efforts to create an environment like facilities accessible
for local residents as the evacuation site (the athletic field andgymnasium) and the heliport (the ground) in the event of adisaster.
Also, as for the disaster storehouse, we cooperated to makepassages by maintaining green spaces and shoveling snow in order
to contribute to appropriate management by prefecture.
(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We frequently checked the green yards and ground which are
We have put our effort on creating an environment where local
designated as evacuation site, and maintenance and management residents feel easy to evacuate. Therefore, the plan was achieved
were conducted.
as its original.
The new signage of “Evacuation Site” was installed in theentrance of the ground as a part of efforts to create an environment
where local residents are easy to evacuate. For Okuma Junior HighSchool, the gymnasium and ground were opened and facilities
were partially opened.

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(FY 2017 Implementation Status)(b-1) We checked the ground and green belt designated as theevacuation site regularly. Additionally, we made efforts to create
an environment where local residents are easy to evacuate, such as
weeding and lawn mowing maintenance.
(b-2) The library and the ground was opened to the public
continuously. For Okuma Junior High School we put priority insupporting them in order to enrich their educational environment.

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SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN

FY 2017 ANNUAL PLAN

Evaluation

Status of Achievement and Reasons
III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation andEffectiveness

III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation andEffectiveness

MID-TERM(Administrativ ANNUALe
MID-TERM
4. Specific Measures for Achievement of Important Goals
4. Specific Measures for Achievement of Important Goals Respon
Item
Item
sibility)
regarding Other Business Operation
regarding Other Business Operation(4) Measures for achievement of goals for maintenanceand utilization of communication infrastructureA(4) Measures for achievement of goals for maintenanceand utilization of communication infrastructure

Through construction of a network system which can respond toadvancement of information technology on a constant basis,
maintain and improve the IT environment, so that it can serve as a
backbone of the University operation.

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Starting from AY2012, the calculation system 1, 2, and 3 were
updated every year. In the update of the computer system in April
AY 2017, we provided various educational and research
environments such as introduction of Windows terminal to thelaboratory, use of dedicated software on remote OS of the server
from windows environment.
Including installation of new OS upon update of calculation
machines, educational software was updated to the latest version
with secure security. Environment for education and research wascontinuously brushed up for continuous provision of latest
services.

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Investigate and propose an ideal shape of the ICT environment
under the latest trends of information technologies, which is a
operational foundation of the University. Systematically promote
the development of the computing environment and software
needed to create that ICT environment.

MID-TERM ANNUAL

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(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
Based on advancement of information technology, we are
discussing about facilitation policy of educational/research
environment.
In particular, base of ICT environment was updated with virtualtechnology. Including more efficient conduct of ICT use,
adaptability of educational/research environment was promoted.
Therefore, the mid-term plan was almost fulfilled.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
By the updating of the calculation system 2 in April AY 2017, we
conducted to improve fault tolerance, efficiency of system
operation, energy saving through virtualizing main servers
By the updating of the calculation system 3 in October AY 2017,
we made a progress in realization of high speed by updating
terminal in room 5 · 6, iLab 1 · 2, CALL 1 · 2. We could also
improve the system operation efficiency by virtualization ofterminal environment.
In addition to developing a more secure and stable softwareenvironment that fits the university's system environment as well
as a more up-to-date software environment, we also applied
software environment to a new computer system environment.

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Stably operate the current information platform and discuss
effective use of the existing information service resources not infull use in the current system.
Further, discuss how to improve the College's ICT environment.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
In order to cope with the spread of various mobile terminals,
We are well coordinating IT base of university operation.
wireless LAN for the entire campus and cloud-service
Therefore, the mid-term plan was fulfilledenvironment available from various terminals for Gmail, Google
Drive, Google Classroom, and Google Form were installed when
we updated systems in AY 2013.
These efforts enhanced educational/research environment. Flexible
handling was also offered to changes on IT infrastructure due toestablishment of the Department of Early Childhood Education.
Putting next generation IT infrastructure in our perspective,
information was searched and discussion has been going well.

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(FY 2017 Implementation Status)(1) Under firm collaboration with the system contractor, thenetwork, server, and various information devices were stably
operated continuously.
(2) Keep on providing Google Apps for Education services thatcan be used in/out campus as well as making a decision to provide
Office 365 services from next year as part of the next system sothat students can use Microsoft Office in/out campus to improve
the learning environment of the students.
(3) In order to facilitate ICT utilization education, we examined amethod using a certificate as a wireless LAN system authentication
method, but we decided to consider the cost performance andcontinue to use the same ID / password method as the current
situation

B

Concerning administrative operation of the on-campus network
systems, maintain and improve the security measures to ensurestability and safety.

B

Concerning daily administrative operation of the network systems,
carry out close liaison and coordination with sections concerned,
maintain and enhance security of the network systems. Also,
conduct research on the latest trend by participating in training
programs and workshops in order to figure out the directions of
information security.

Ensure stable operation of the on-campus systems, prevention of
information leakage and proper operation of computer resources,
such as software, and raise faculty, staff and students' security
awareness.
In parallel with ensuring the security, discuss how to compile
highly reusable and retrievable information resources.

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(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
The next-generation firewall was installed as the security
The next-generation firewall was installed. A certain transmission
enhancement against outside along with updating next generation was limited step by step in 2015. In 2016, devices installed in labs
network system in FY 2014.
were allowed for approval-based external connection in 2016. We
In December 2015, we referred operational examples of other
did these efforts for securing safety in a systematic manner.
universities. Based on that, we changed the fire wall policy for
In order to update the network system of the next term, we
improvement of network safety.
summarized the requirements for providing the network
In November 2016, aiming at security enhancement for updating environment for security-ensured education and research.
next generation network system, as a trial, a survey was conducted Based on device management of calculation machine system,on unauthorized access from wireless LAN and internal network, strict management of password and use of security patch weresecurity thread from devices which had affected unknowingly.
implemented so as to maintain security at a high state. Therefore,
the mid-term plan was exceeded.

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(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We carried out the latest information collection and trend survey
about security measures, operation system, etc. necessary for
updating the network system in FY 2020 and consider how
computers should work as computer system.
In the network system specification examination working group,
we confirmed the equipment and performance of the next
generation firewall for security reinforcement. Also we confirmed
the service contents and effectiveness of the security monitoring
service as well as evaluating products by trial operation of security
countermeasure equipment etc.
In addition, we examined band enhancement in FY 2020 for
external connection lines which are important in education andresearch.
(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)
Upon system update in FY 2013, for stable use of internal
network, various security measures were implemented such as
reviewing network monitoring service and input of entrance
examination data in AY2014, training for targeted-email-attack in
FY2016 (for teachers and staff).We also implemented various
security measures as technical, operational and human resources.

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(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
Other than we have looked over and carried out each security
measures, we are making
efforts to keep and upgrade the measures. Therefore, we havemostly achieved the plan.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
As usual, computer guidance was held for new students, faculty
members, and administrative staff. Through the session, we
reminded them of appropriate use of internal system andawareness of security issues.
Furthermore, we made every effort to prevent information leakage
through bringing all faculty members attention when security
incidents occur at other universities etc.
All faculty and staff members submitted the software use report for
appropriate operation of software resources and making sure that
all of them are aware of that.

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C

Enhance stocks of books and other materials in electronic format
at the University Library. In addition, while implementing
orientations and workshops, improve the environment for usage of
the Library by reorganizing displays, etc., in order to provide better
services to users.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
Mainly featuring technical books and journals related to computer We improved the library material including electronic materialscience and engineering, we enriched our collection. For obtaining useful for content of teaching at our university, implemented
the latest research achievements promptly, electrical journals and orientation meetings and training session to promote the use of ourdatabases were provided. Orientations and trainings werelibrary and theme exhibitions. Further, we strove to improve theimplemented every year. In-house exhibits were arrangeduser environment. As such the medium-term plans were achieved.
creatively. Regular shelves for books with useful titles for job
hunting and thesis writing and those for language learning-related
books were placed in FY2015 and FY2016 respectively.

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C

Enhance stocks of books and other library materials based onrequests from faculty members and students. Also, reorganize
displays in the Library with ingenuity, and implement LibraryWorkshops, etc. for the purpose of providing a more user-friendly
environment.

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)- Requests from students and faculty members were accepted asneeded and accommodated by purchasing requested librarymaterial.
- In order to promote use of library material and databases, theme
exhibits and training session were implemented.
- The user environment was improved to make the AV rooms
available for group use.
- We strove to improve user-friendliness by opening the library on
Sundays during examination periods.
- We attempted to improve user-friendliness by increasing theareas where PCs possessed by individuals are usable on the second
floor of the library, taking consideration into the situation that theincreasing number of students has used their own laptops.

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and effectively transmit library information while enhancing stocks JCDof books and other materials in electronic format, holding libraryorientation, and reorganizing bookshelf layouts.

(Summary of Implementation Status from FY 2012 to FY 2016)(Achievement Level of Mid-term Plans)
We strove to improve library material by responding to requests
We proactively made adjustments of books on the shelves andfrom students, faculty and administrative staff members. We
conduct collection management, even though our library has only
promoted the use of the library by explaining the importance of the a small space. Further, in order to promote the use of the library,library in the orientation meetings for freshmen, and spread
we organized orientation meetings and made efforts to spread
information useful for users including newly arrival of books via e- information of the library via e-mail and the bulletin boards. As
mail and bulletin boards.
such, the plans were largely achieved.
We issued user IDs to external users including students from
Okuma Junior Highs School.

Ｂ

Ｂ

Ｂ

A

(FY 2017 Implementation Status)
We strove to improve library material by responding to requests
from students, faculty and administrative staff members and to
spread information on the library in a user-friendly manner. We
also promoted the use of the library by explaining the importanceof the library in the orientation meetings for freshmen.
We were responsible for organizing the training workshop for
staff of the member libraries of Fukushima Library Association. In
that workshop, our faculty members provided useful methods andideas for library staff to attract users to the library and books,
including how to create posters.

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Chapter 4-１ Budget (including personnel expense estimates,) income and expenditure plan,and financial plan)* attached sheets

Chapter 4-2 Situations regarding short-term loans
Mid-term Plan
Plan for FY2017
Short-term Loan Limit
Short-term Loan Limit
None(1) Limit: 800,000,000 yen(1) Limit: 800,000,000 yen(2) Assumed reasons for loans:(2) Assumed reasons for loans:
It is assumed that the University may need to obtain loans in
It is assumed that the University may need to obtain loans inorder to cover expenditures that are urgently required due to delay order to cover expenditures that are urgently required due to delay
in receipt of operational subsidies from the Prefectural Government in receipt of operational subsidies from the Prefectural Government
or occurrence of accidents, etc.
or occurrence of accidents, etc.

ResultChapter 4-3 Plans to transfer valuable property or offer valuable property as collateral
Mid-term Plan
None

Plan for FY2017
None

ResultNone

Chapter 4-4 Use of Surplus
Mid-term Plan
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 of organizational operation, facilities andequipment.

Plan for FY2017
ResultIf there is surplus after the settlement of accounts, the surplus will Accepting the approval from the prefecture, it will be transferredbe used for improvement in the quality of education and research, to the reserve fund for increase of education and research, andand improvement of organizational operation, facilities andimprovement of organizational operation.
equipment.

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Chapter 4-5 Matters related to business operation provided for in Prefectural rulings(1) Plans regarding facilities and equipment
Mid-term Plan

(1) Plans regarding facilities and equipment
ア Taking into account the long-term maintenance plans,decide on plans regarding facilities and equipment in thebudget-making process for each fiscal year.
イ Create a development plan to establish the “University of
Aizu Revitalization Center.”

Plan for FY2017

Plans regarding
facilities andequipment(UoA) Waterproofing
repair work for rooftop
of the Research
Quadrangles SouthWing, and other works(JCD) Repair work ofouter wall, etc. of the
Gymnasium, and otherworks

Estimated Cost
(unit: million yen)

(UoA) Replacement
work of the
Uninterruptible Power
System (UPS) at the
Research Quadrangles(JCD) Replacement
work of the existing
air-conditioning
facilities of the South
Building

１４５

ResultResource
operational
subsidies２９０
reserved fund

○ Status of implementation
According to the long-term maintenance plans, the work was implemented with FY 2017 budget.

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Plans regarding
facilities andequipment(UoA) Waterproofing
repair work for rooftop
of the Research
Quadrangles SouthWing, and other works(JCD) Repair work ofouter wall, etc. of the
Gymnasium, and otherworks(UoA) Replacement
work of the
Uninterruptible Power
System (UPS) and theProtection Relay(JCD) Replacement
work of the existing
air-conditioning
facilities of the South
Building

Result(unit: million yen)
１４４Resource
operational
subsidies

１５４
reserved fundChapter 4-5 Matters related to business operation provided for in Prefectural rulings(2) Plans regarding personnel affairs
Mid-term Plan
1. Employ internationally-recognized excellent scholars
from inside and outside Japan through proactive
recruiting activities based on the principle of open
application.

Plan for FY2017
ResultPlans regarding personnel affairs
1. Employment of faculty members
1. Employ internationally-recognized excellent scholars
Five (three foreign nationals and three Japanese)from inside and outside Japan through proactive
recruiting activities based on the principle of open
application.

2. Employ individuals who have specialized knowledge
and skills as administrative staff of the Corporation.

2. Employ individuals who have specialized knowledge
and skills as administrative staff of the Corporation.

2. Employment of staff members by the university
corporation
Three staff members

Chapter 4-5 Matters related to business operation provided for in Prefectural rulings(3) Plans regarding use of reserve funds
Mid-term Plan
Reserve funds of the balance carried forward from theprevious term of the Mid-term Goals shall be used as;-Expenses for support for revitalization, and for its
operating costs-Expenses for operation related to education andresearch

Plan for FY2017
Reserve funds of the balance carried forward from theprevious term of the Mid-term Goals shall be used as;-Expenses for support for revitalization, and for its
operating costs-Expenses for operation related to education andresearch

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ResultReserve funds was used for operation related toeducation and research and revitalization;(UoA) Replacement work of the Uninterruptible Power
System (UPS) and the Protection Relay(JCD) Replacement work of the existing air-conditioning
facilities of the South Building
Resource: Reserve funds
Implemented: 160million yen

（Separate Sheet） Admission Capacity
Division/Department
The University

Capacity（a）__________

Number of Student（b）______________

Fulfillment rate（b）/（a）×100（％）

Undergraduate School of Computer Scienceand Engineering

９６０

１，０４０

１０８．３

Undergraduate Total

９６０

１，０４０

１０８．３

２００

１４９

７４．５

４０

９

２２．５

２４０

１５８

６５．８

１２０

１３７

１１４．２

８０

８４

１０５．０

１００

１００

１００．０

３００

３２１

１０７．０

Graduate Department of Computer andInformation Systems（Master's Program）
Graduate Department of Information andInformation Systems（Master's Program)

Master's Program Total

The Junior College Division
Department of Industrial Information
Science
Department of Food and Nutrition Science
Department of Early Childhood Education
Department of Social Welfare Sciences(Stopped accepting applicants in March 31,
2016)(Discontinued in March 31, 2017)
Total

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Division/Department
Graduate Department of Computerand Information Systems（Doctoral Program）

Doctoral Program Total

The numbers as of May 1, 2016

Capacity（a）__________（人）

Number of Student（b）______________

Fulfillment rate（b）/（a）×100
（％）

３０

３７

１２３．３

３０

３７

１２３．３