SENRI KINRAN UNIVERSITY（千里金蘭大学）
Evaluation summary
Standard 1. Mission and Objectives, etc.
In line with its founding principle of “kinran,” (an ancient Chinese term meaning that if people
with similar ambitions collaborate they can achieve anything, and the word “comradeship” describing
those with the same heart, has the sweet fragrance of orchids), the educational objectives of theUniversity are stipulated in Article 1 of its Regulations, and pursuant to its mission and goals
specifically stated in the educational objectives of each faculty and department. Based on its foundingprinciple, the University has set up faculties and departments that concentrate on qualifications thatare easy to make the most of the special characteristics of women. The University’s individuality anddistinctive qualities such as contributing to the progress in society of trustworthy women are reflected
and stated in its mission, goals and educational objectives.
The University’s mission and goals, and the educational objectives of each faculty and department
are reflected in the formulation and reviews of its medium-to-long-term plan and the three policies of
diploma policy, curriculum policy and admission policy. Close inter-organizational collaboration andcooperation leads to the enrichment and development of educational and research activities, and theeducational and research organization requisite for the attainment of its educational objectives has
been developed and is operating.
Standard 2. Learning and Teaching
The admission policy is shown for each faculty and department and a diversity of entrance
examinations are held under an appropriate system. The University is striving to fill the enrollment
quotas and achieve total capacity. A systematic educational curriculum has been designed in line withthe curriculum policy and pursuant to educational objectives. The requirements for awarding credits
and certifying graduation are stated in the University Regulations etc. and are appropriately operated.
A support system for career education has been established in line with the University’s educational
objectives, and the percentage of students taking up employment remains high. Tuition questionnaires
and learning behavior surveys are implemented, and the Institutional Research (IR) Promotion Office
set up in the 2014 academic year is striving to reform both educational content and methods as wellas learning guidance. A system useful for improving student services has been developed, and various
types of support are provided to students. Faculty members are posted to each faculty and department
in accordance with the Standards for Establishment of Universities. Faculty Development (FD)
activities are appropriately conducted through the holding of cross-university FD study groups andopen lessons etc. The University has taken the organizational measures for liberal arts education andan operational responsibilities system is in place. The requisite University grounds, facilities andequipment for attaining the educational objectives are appropriately provided and convenience andsafety secured.
Standard 3. Management, Administration and FinanceWith regard to management discipline and integrity, a management system and related regulations
have been developed, and the University’s establishment and operations strictly adhere to the relevant
laws. Medium-term goals and plans have been formulated and implemented as well as annual plansin line with these, and management with continuity is conducted in order to achieve the missions andgoals.
A system has been developed in which the Board of Directors discusses the important mattersrelated to management specified in the articles of endowment, and flexible and appropriate decisionmaking is carried out. The President participates in the Board of Directors and ensures that thephilosophy of the University is reflected in its management, and the President is exercising
appropriate leadership with the support of the Vice President.
Financial operations are conducted according to a medium-to-long-term fiscal plan, and byreviewing income and expenditure and taking cost-cutting measures, the University has managed tobring the educational activities income and expenditure balance into the black, and is striving toestablish a stable financial base.
Accounting procedures and accounting audits are stringently conducted. A new Internal Audit
Office has been set up, and the University is endeavoring to achieve a strict audit system throughthree-type audits; the audits of the University’s incorporated entity are also being appropriately
conducted.
Standard 4. Self-Inspection and Evaluation
In line with the University Regulations and the Senri Kinran University Self-Inspection andEvaluation Committee Regulations, all the University’s departments collaborate with the SelfInspection and Evaluation Committee, and independent and autonomous self-inspections andevaluations are conducted appropriately and directly in line with the University’s mission and goals.
In addition to the Institutional Evaluation and Accreditation (Universities), the University undergoes
external evaluations in line with its own unique standards, and the Faculty of Nursing, Department ofNursing are subject to evaluation and accreditation by academic discipline. Thereby an independentand permanent system for self-inspection and evaluation is in place, and these evaluations
enthusiastically conducted, with an evaluation report being released to the public on the University
website.
In summary, the University, which positions as its mission and goals the fostering of humanresources with an harmonious education and profound learning, who will be able to contribute tosociety and be trustworthy based on their high ambitions, and bases its educational objectives aroundthe basic ethos of learning, thinking and maturing by oneself, has established faculties anddepartments in line with these, and is also conducting appropriate educational support, assistance forstudents’ day-to-day lives and FD activities. Management, administration and finances are alsosatisfactorily conducted. The five-year Management Reform Plan that the University has formulated
is subject to annual reviews and is promoting the stabilization of management.
Note that with regard to the University’s unique initiatives regarding its mission and goals, the generalcomments on “Standard A. community contribution and collaboration” should be referred to.