FY2014 Business Achievement Report

June, 2015
The Public University Corporation,
The University of Aizu

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Overall Evaluation(1) Fundamental Perspective
The Public University Corporation, the University of Aizu is the founder andmanager of the University of Aizu (hereinafter as the “University” or “UoA”) andthe Junior College Division (hereafter referred to as the “Junior College” or“JCD”), with its mission to contribute to advancement of scientific technologies
and academic knowledge through nurturing human resources and conducting
research in the fields of computer science and engineering, industrial
informatics, food and nutritional science and social welfare studies, as well as
contributing to industrial and cultural promotion.
In order to fulfill this mission and to contribute to reconstruction from theGreat East Japan Earthquake which occurred on March 11, 2011 andsubsequent Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant accident, the Public
University Corporation, the University of Aizu shall have the following basic
goals, and pursue the goals as a corporation as a whole, through close
cooperation among internal organizations such as the Board of Executives,
Management Council, Educational and Research Council, etc., and individualadministrative staff and faculty members under the leadership of the
Chairperson of the Board of Executives.
<Basic Goals>>○ The University
The University of Aizu shall aim at realization of the founding principle, “toAdvance Knowledge for Humanity” (to make inventions and discoveries forpeace and prosperity for humanity). The University of Aizu shall also endeavor
to contribute to the future of our nation and local communities by taking aleading role as a pioneer on an international level.
1. Nurture internationally viable individuals as researchers, technical experts,
leaders and entrepreneurs who will support technological innovations, rich increativity and a high standard of ethics.
2. Promote research and development in computer science and engineering tolead the world and to contribute to society and academia.
3. Contribute to advancement of the prefecture’s industry and culture by
pursuing practicability and effectiveness in diversified areas related toeducation and research.
○ The Junior College
Taking advantage of each of its specialty fields, the Junior College shall aim at
contribution to regional communities and improvement/development of culture
and industry, through fostering of human resources with practical skills
necessary for occupations and in everyday life.
1. Foster professionals who have the ability to contribute to society through theutilization of specialized knowledge and technical skills they acquired.
2. Foster human resources with a broad range of knowledge in liberal arts who
also have logical perspectives.
3. Provide local residents with opportunities for lifelong learning in order tocontribute to formation of knowledge-based society.
4. Collaborate with universities, industry, residents, and governments in theregion for contribution to promotion of rejuvenation of local regions.
○ The University and the Junior College
1. Both the University and the Junior College shall aim to nurture humanresources to assume a leading role in Fukushima Prefecture’s reconstruction
from the Great East Japan Earthquake and to contribute to establishment of
a new social framework through creation of new industry, etc.

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1Overall Evaluation○Numerical Goals in the Mid-term Goals and Mid-term Plans
UoA
ア Education(ア) Ratio of International Faculty Members Teaching Specialized Courses(2) Achievement Status of the Annual Plan
There are three major categories in the annual plan; Chapter I (Education,
research, regional contribution, international exchange), Chapter II(revitalization support), and Chapter III (organizational operation, etc.).
The University and the Junior College respectively (for measures in Chapter“I”) or jointly (for measures in Chapters “II” and “III”) worked on plans for above
categories. The results of evaluations conducted by the internal evaluation
organizations are compiled.

Goal/Plan
Goal

Target (FY2017)
Approx. 50%

FY201450%

FY201349.2%

FY201250%(イ) Information Technology Engineer Examination (ITEE) Takers
Goal/Plan○Overall Self-evaluation Results
UoA
A Implemented measures exceeding the plan
25 items (18.5%)
B Implemented measures as planned
108 items (80.0%)
C Implemented measures below the plan
2 item (1.5%)
D Implemented measure far below the plan0 item (0%)
Out of 135 items subject to evaluations, 133 items (98.5%) received A or B,
which shows that most of measures in the annual plans were implemented asplanned, and certain results were generated.
JCD
A Implemented measures exceeding the plan
20 items (24.7%)
B Implemented measures as planned
59 items (72.8%)
C Implemented measures below the plan
2 items (2.5%)
D Implemented measure far below the plan0 item (0%)
Out of 81 items subject to evaluation, 79 items (97.5%) received A or B, whichshows that most of measures in the annual plans were implemented as planned,
and certain results were generated.

Plan

Target(AY2017)

FY2014FY2013

FY2012- 50% of enrolled

31.0%

32.3%

26.1%

8.2%

8.0%

5.6%

students havetaken the ITEE

Plan

- 25% of enrolled
students havepassed theITEEfundamental or
higher(ウ) Ratio of the Students Proceeding to Master’s Programs
Goal/Plan

Target
FY2014FY2013(AY2017)
Goal
40%
20.8%
23.2%
(エ) Employment Rate of Students Seeking an Employment

FY2012

Goal/Plan
Goal

2

Target(AY2017)
100%

23.3%

FY2014FY2013

FY2012(Undergraduate)
95.7%(Graduate)
100%(UG) 93.8 %(G) 100%(UG) 96.2%(G) 100%

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イ Research(ア) Acceptance of Papers to Major Academic Journals
Goal/Plan
Plan

Target(AY2017)
Continuous
increase

FY2014FY2013

FY2012130 papers

70 papers

123 papers

JCD
ア Education(ア) Employment Rate of Students Seeking an Employment
Goal/Plan

Target(AY2017)

Goal/Plan

Target(AY2017)

FY2014FY2013

FY2012

Plan

Increase by 30%¥3,988,000¥3,795,000¥3,304,000

FY2012

Goal/Plan

Target(AY2017)

FY2014FY2013

FY2012

Plan

80%

Food: 84.2%
Welfare: 85.7 %Food: 87.2%
Welfare: 80.4%

Food: 97.8%
Welfare: 85.0%

from the average(ウ) Ratio of Students with Certificates/Qualifications

incomeGoal/Plan

Target(AY2017)

FY2014FY2013

FY2012

Plan

100%

Nutritionist:100%

Nutritionist:100%

Nutritionist:100%(FY2014 target:Children’sChildren’sChildren’s

3,017,000yen)nurse:100%

nurse:97.2%

nuerse:100%

SocialSocialSocialworker:87.5%

worker:100%

worker:100%

duringthe 1st Mid-term
Goals period(イ)Application for External Research Funds

Plan

FY2013

100%
Goal
99.2%
98.6%
97.1%
(イ) Employment Rate of Students with Certificates/Qualifications

ウ Improvement of Financial Affairs(ア) Income from UoA Facilities Rental Use

Goal/Plan

FY2014

Target(AY2017)

FY2014More than

56applications(43 for Kakenhi,
8
forFukushima
Foundation)

50
applications

FY201367 applications(38 for Kakenhi,
20
forFukushima
Foundation)

FY2012

イ Improvement of Financial Affairs(ア) Applications for External Research Funds

74 applications(45 for Kakenhi,
13
forFukushima
Foundation)

3

Goal/Plan

Target(AY2017)

FY2014FY2013

FY2012Plan

More than

20 applications

18 applications

20 applications

20(913for Kakenhi, 3(9 for Kakenhi, 5(13 for Kakenhi, 7application

for

for

for

s

Foundation)

Fukushima

Fukushima

Foundation)

Fukushima

Foundation)

1Overall Evaluation(3) Specific Measures by Itemア Improvement of Quality of Education and Research
UoA
A Implemented measures above the plan
18 items (21.2%)
B Implemented measures as planned
67 items (78.8%)
C Implemented measures below the plan0 item (0%)
D Implemented measures far below the plan0 item (0%)
Out of 85 items subject to evaluation, 85 items (100%) received A or B, whichshows that most of measures in the annual plan were implemented asplanned, and certain results were achieved.

take courses focusing on their future career path.
The Graduate Program, in FY2012, has revised its curriculum byreorganizing the existing fields of study, focusing on “continuity” with five fieldsof the Undergraduate Program.
Regarding support for learning, the Office for Learning Support, the Student
Counseling Room, and the Nurse’s Office were open to students asking for
consultation or advice, while faculty and the Student Affairs Division shared
information with those Offices for further support.
Career development support were provided taking into consideration
enhancement of students’ awareness for work and career development, practicalskill acquisition, in order to encourage them to think and act based on their own
ideas. Support included introducing companies to individual students, mockinterviews, career consultations, as well as staff’s visits to companies to get job
offers.

JCD
A Implemented measures above the plan
15 items (34.1%)
B Implemented measures as planned
28 items (63.6%)
C Implemented measures below the plan
1 items (2.3%)
D Implemented measures far below the plan0 item (0%)
Out of 44 items subject to evaluation, 43 items (97.7%) received A or B, whichshows that most of measures in the annual plan were implemented asplanned, and certain results were achieved.

Specific measures taken in FY2014①The Undergraduate Program・At Admissions Center Steering Committee meetings, etc. the results of
examinee questionnaires were studied and analyzed, and proactive
promotional activities were carried out, including the creation of a more
effective student recruitment plan, an update of the homepage, utilization of
the campus guide, and visits to high schools inside/outside the prefecture.
As a result, although the competition rate for recommendation-based
admissions was lower than that of last year, the rate was 4.5 for generaladmissions, which surpassed that of FY2013.
・In "Global Experience Gateway" that started in FY2014, the education,
which once was provided to short-term study abroad students, wasprovided as a course. By grading and giving evaluation in a timely manner,
this course made it possible to improve students' English abilities,
multicultural adaptability, and ability to handle diversity, etc.

(ア) Education
UoA
The Admissions Center is to examine and review the current admission
methods. Based on the admission policy, efforts were made for recruitment of
excellent students.
The Undergraduate Program is designed to nurture human resources having
the latest internationally-viable knowledge and practical skills, who can flexibly
respond to changes in the constantly-advancing field of computer science andengineering. The Department of Computer Science and Engineering promotes
smooth operation of the curriculum through the “five fields (field of study) andnine tracks (course registration models)” system, in which students are able to4

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・78 students who took "Basic Knowledge Course on Starting Up Ventures I"
participated in “Aizu Agriculture, Commerce, Industry, and Tourism Literacy
Fair's Business Plan Competition." . The student who won the grand prize inthis competition won the grand prize at the Campus Venture Grand Prix
Tohoku Regionals held in Sendai.
・"Introduction to Computer Science and Engineering" is offered as a Strongly
Recommended (SR) course. Inviting external lecturers (of the 15 lecture
sessions, 7 were by external lecturers), lectures on the significance of learning
computer science and engineering were held from a number of viewpoints
included the subject's relevance in the real world.
・Continuously implemented "SCCPs" and providing students with chances toexperience high-level research fields from their first year, we aimed to
improve their ability to set their own research themes. Furthermore, 38
themes were offered in 1st semester, and 39 in 2nd semester.
・10 "Factories for Experiencing Starting Up Ventures" were offered, aiming todevelop students with real-world proposal skills, practical skills, as well as
rich imaginations and entrepreneurial spirit, while also developing theirability to scientifically solve everyday problems.
・students are assigned to Graduation Thesis supervisors from their 3rd year,
where they attend seminars, etc. This education aims to enhance theirawareness of independent graduate research from an early juncture.
②The Graduate Program
・Utilizing the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship andDual Degree Program, etc., made efforts to select and secure excellent foreign
students through the entrance examination.
・The Graduate Thesis Supervisor Assignment Guidance session and Current
Student Guidance session were used to disseminate information on the
Integrated Five-Year Undergraduate/Graduate Program (which utilizes an
early-admission system) and the program's scholarship grant system in orderto motivate excellent students to advance to graduate school
・ In order to further increase the continuity, it was decided and an
implementation proposal was created that every term would be eight weeklong for courses, ahead of the introduction of the quarter system to theundergraduate school, which is currently discussed. This proposal will be
introduced in AY2015.
・Centered around the "Software Development Arena" course, practicalsoftware specialist education that meets the needs of society was promoted.
Further, UoA participated in inter-university projects such as en-PIT (apractical information education cooperation network that goes beyond field
and regions), promoting proactive activities.
・In order to help students learn the processes of planning, execution anddiscussion processes of the "progress report meetings," holding of student-run
presentation meetings in the first semester after the first year in the Doctoral
program were made mandatory. Students experienced the entire process ofcoordinating, executing, and writing post-presentation reports.

③Education Implementation System
・Efforts continued to recruit excellent faculty members worldwide and 2
faculty members were hired based on the international open application
policy.
○New faculty
Department of Computer Science:1 (China)
Department of Computer Engineering: 1 (China)
・Held regular meetings of the Committee for Promotion of FD to discuss
issues related to FD activities and promote FD initiatives. Class evaluations
are conducted twice per year, with the results reported at the Faculty
Assembly and published on the internal web pages. Further, external
experts were invited to a FD lecture meeting.
④Student Support

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・In order to reduce student financial burden, annual tuition was exemptedwithin 2% of the tuition income budget.
Further, tuition exemption measures for students who are victims of theGreat East Japan Earthquake were implemented.
・Students have become familiar with the objectives of the Office for Strategy
of International Programs and Lounge for International Exchange andInformal Discussion. There were approximately 50 consultations withinternational students regarding living issues, and with Japanese students
regarding study abroad in AY2013, and 65 in FY2014, showing a strong
increase in activity level
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Research and educational goals and admission policy of the Department ofIndustrial Information Sciences (Management information course and design
information course), the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences and theDepartment of Social Welfare Sciences were publicized in the College Guidebook
and on the official website.
Guidance meetings for course registration were held upon admission, at the
beginning of a semester, and explanations on goals of respective courses,
significance of course registration, collaboration between courses were provided.
Students had a chance to look at registration models, and that helped students
raise their motivation toward learning.
Courses associated with certain qualifications or certificate, students are also
given registration models. As a result, all of students who wished to acquire anutritionist license (Food), children’s nurse license (Welfare), or obtain
qualification to take an exam of a social worker certificate (Welfare), weresuccessful. Students of the Industrial Information Department also obtained
certificates in bookkeeping, of color coordinators, etc.
Small-size interactive education was offered aiming to nurture students’“problem-solving” abilities through individual and practical instruction given in
Graduation Research, Special Workshops, Basic Workshops, etc.
Regional topics were raised in Graduation Research Seminars, such as
tradition, history, culture, industry, social needs, etc. of the Aizu region or

Fukushima Prefecture. By doing this, students were able to feel significanceand goals of research and after all, educational effects became practically high.
After the earthquake, issues related to revitalization were discussed in seminars,
and this contributed to the region in terms of nurturing of leaders who will takea main role in Fukushima’s revitalization.
Interdepartmental collaboration has been promoted, through introduction of
optional courses, by which students are free to take courses offered at otherdepartments. Regarding students support for learning and everyday life,
attentive care has been provided to students through office-hour system, etc.
Career development support is provided by the “Career Support Center”, withplacement of two career advisors. All 2nd year students had more than one
opportunity for consultation and mock interviews with career advisors.
All the faculty members were involved in career development support as muchas possible, so that an environment for students to nurture their awareness ofcareer would be established.
To make 1st year students think about their career, they are given the following
opportunities related to career development; mock interviews, careerdevelopment kick-off meetings, instruction meeting before internship programs,
career development café, career development events based on careerdevelopment plan, career development lecture/seminar/workshop.
For a PR effort of the Junior College, faculty members usually visit high schools
all over Japan between August and September every year.
Specific measures taken in FY2014
・Disseminated information on the admission policy through PR activities
such as high school visits by faculty, explanatory meetings for admissions,open campus events, etc., and through publicity tools such as College
brochure, website, etc.
・Strove to improve the College's brochure and to enhance the website bymaking a rule for regular checking of it. Also, newly added another Open
Campus in June for three sessions per year. In addition, efforts were made topromote Open Campus events by creating a LINE account and through6

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newspaper, radio, and other mediums.
・Emphasizing the recruitment from outside Fukushima prefecture, 109 visits
to high schools in Tohoku region and neighboring prefectures were carriedout by mainly faculty mostly in the term of summer recess.
・In the Social Welfare department's education program, we settled on a policy
for the creation of courses to allow students to earn kindergarten teaching
licenses in addition to nursery school teacher licenses.
・In regard to qualification to take the Nutritionist License, NR / Supplement
Advisor, and Food Specialist certification examinations, 100% of students
who wished to qualify passed said exams.
・In the Social Welfare department, 100% of the students desiring nurseryschool teacher licenses acquired them. In addition, regarding Social Welfare
Worker licenses, our pass rate for FY2014 was the highest of all juniorcolleges and technical schools in the country.
・Regarding quality assurance of education, we ran simulations of GPA
implementation.
・In order to assure the smooth operation of the campus LAN, we started a
network operation status monitoring service, creating a system to prevent
problems before they occur.
・ In relation to the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities'
commissioned project, improved educational content related to the region
through practical learning.
・In order to support students requiring financial aid, strove to improve thetuition reduction/exemption system. Exempted 15 students (total of 24) fromtuition. Further, continued to implement a tuition reduction/exemption
system for victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster,which was utilized by 20 students (total of 39).

mid-term goals but also in other areas. Also, research support activities havebeen conducted, such as filing of patent applications and sharing of researchachievements with local communities.
A cross-sectional research team consisting of members from ARC-Space,
ARC-Environment, and ARC-Medical, is working on multidisciplinary research
activities, aiming to serve as a hub for future research projects.
The University has created the “UoA strategic research models,” bydesignating research projects which are expected to be very competitive andgenerate achievements as “strategic research,” in order to take a leading role in
the field of computer science and engineering and contribute to the society, basedon our mid-term goals. The models were reflected in the FY 2013 annual plan,and efforts have been made for realization of the plan.
Specific measures taken in FY2014;
・Reflecting the opinions of the advisory board members within each cluster,
steadily built more and more achievements through 1) participation inplanning national space exploration projects, 2) conducting meteorologicalresearch, and 3) the collaborative research projects with Fukushima Medical
University. Promoted the activities and achievements of the CAIST throughpublication of papers and proactive information provision on our website toresearch communities and the general public.
・Two regulations concerning CAIST were established: 1) A regulation
concerning the CAIST organization and each cluster, and 2) a regulation
concerning the establishment of a panel which examines the establishment of
new clusters, abolishment of existing clusters, and matters regarding faculty
members’ affiliation with CAIST. Thus, the CAIST’s operation system wasclarified.
・ With two UBIC faculty members playing a central role, worked on matchingactivities between our research seeds and companies’ needs, while organizing
technological explanation meetings for companies, etc.

(イ)Research
UoA
The University has been doing research not only in three prioritized areas(pioneering, regional contribution, and innovative research) included in the71Overall Evaluation

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Faculty members conducted fundamental and advanced research, in order todeepen education to be provided in the courses they solely or jointly teach.
Research results, were published in the “Research Proceedings” and posted on
the College’s Website and CiNii, for utilization by universities, local communities
and/or companies.
The “Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities” has been making efforts
to rejuvenate the local society conducting collaborative research with industry,
governments and public sector.

themes.
Based on collaboration agreements concluded with institutions, for fulfillmentof a role of a university in terms of regional collaboration, a variety of activities
was conducted. UBIC is actively working on activities to promote collaboration,
including matching of companies’ needs with the UoA’s technical seeds, etc.
Regional contribution programs have been carried out based on “University of
Aizu Regional Contribution Policy” established in FY2013.
Specific measures taken in FY2014;
・Gave campus tours to junior/senior high school students in Fukushima, andexplained our university’s education. At the request from Fukushima
Prefectural Board of Education, provided our facilities as the venue for the
prefectural High School Science Teachers Assembly and supported theirevent with lectures given by our faculty members.
・Based on the cooperation agreement with Aizu Gakuho High School, sent
our faculty members for “Spot Lectures” on math and English and accepted
their 2nd-year students as special audit students.
・Conducted PR activities including sending inquiries on off-campus lectures tohigh schools in Fukushima. As a result, off-campus lectures were held at a
total of 26 high schools both within and outside the prefecture.
・ In order to help promote the Super Science High School (SSH) Program,
our faculty gave lectures to students from Aizu High School, Aizu Gakuho
High School, Iwaki High School and Yonezawa Kojokan High School at theirschools or on campus.
・More efforts than ever before were made for the advertisement of the 12th PC
Koshien, including calling for students’ participation at the 7th Assembly of
the Japan High School Information Education Society. As a result, over 2000
entries (235 more than last year) were recorded for the first time.

Specific measures taken in FY2014;
・In order to precisely understand needs of the local communities and toflexibly respond to them, the method of operation of the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities was reviewed and members of theSteering/Promotion Committee for the Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities exchanged opinions on issues of the local communities.
・With research project proposals accepted for the internal competitive
research funding (5 for the Revitalization Category, 2 for the Competitive
Research Funding, 8 for the Strategic Research Category), variety of research
projects conducted by faculty members were assisted, research and study forreconstruction plans, research to support children's dietary habits,
supervision implementation plans in the prefecture, for example.

(ウ)Regional Contribution
UoA
The University offered public lectures proactively by utilizing the intellectual
resources, and also, upon request, lecturers were sent to local communities andhigh schools inside and outside Fukushima for off-campus lectures on various

81Overall Evaluation(エ)International Exchange
UoA
In July 2005, the “Center for Strategy of International Programs (CSIP)” wasestablished for the following purposes; 1) realization of internationallycompetitive research environment, 2) planning of international exchange
activities, 3) overall promotion of international strategies, 4) strengthening offoundation for internationalization, 5) streamlining of information toward
internationalization, 6) conclusion of agreements with more partner institutions
for exchange of students and researchers, 7) enhancement of support forinternational faculty and students.
Following the conclusion of an academic exchange agreement with two
universities from two countries in FY2014, UoA now has 62 partner universitiesin 17 countries (China, Russia, Korea, etc.).
Measures based on these agreements include implementation of joint
research projects, promotion of the Dual Degree Program (DDP), international
conference, and exchange activities of faculty and students.
UoA was selected for the FY 2014 Top Global University Project and has been
making efforts aiming to establish an environment that enables us tocontinuously lead global education, based on our achievements as a leading
university in the ICT field since the foundation.

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In order to rejuvenate the region and meet expectation from the regionalsociety, we must find out and work on the regional issues with local
communities.
The Junior College has three departments of industrial information, food andnutrition, and social welfare, which cover industry, management, design,
information, environment, health, nutrition, food, social welfare, child-care, etc.
Utilizing these features, the Junior College has been conducting regional
research projects, public lectures and off-campus lectures in cooperation with the
University. Furthermore, the “Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities”
was established in April 2007 as an organization dedicated to activities topromote regional revitalization.
Specific measures taken in FY2014;
・Based on "Fundamental Policies for Local Contribution.", worked oncollaborative projects with local organizations, revitalization support projects,
on/off-campus seminars and the educational cooperation project with Okuma
Town Board of Education, etc. and worked for further development of local
contribution.
・Worked on collaborative projects with local organizations such as 1) the
Enjoy Fukushima’s Delicious Food and Stay in Good Shape Project(Fukushima Prefecture Social Health and Welfare Department), 2) the
Promotion of Local Produce Use for School Lunches Project (Aizu
Wakamatsu City National Pension Division and Health Promotion Division),3) the Aizu downtown art project "Aizu lacquer ware festival 2014" exhibition(Aizu Wakamatsu City Cultural Affairs Department), 4) the Regional welfare
planning survey project ( Aizu Wakamatsu City Local Welfare Division), 5)
the Green Tourism Project (Kitakata City Takasato Town Agatsu Regional
Council), etc.
・Held a special lecture and six open lectures and 89 off-campus lectures,
offered 89 lectures in 13 fields.

Specific measures taken in FY2014;
・The new intensive English course "Global Experience Gateway" waslaunched in cooperation with the related departments in order to award
credits to short-term study abroad programs and courses before and after the
programs. Regarding the expenses of studying abroad, subsidies from the
University and funds from the Japan Student Services Organization(JASSO) will be provided to students based on the respective regulations inorder to create an environment which supports students academically andfinancially.
・Since the UoA was selected for "Top Global University Project", theUniversity started to prepare for the establishment of overseas bases to91Overall Evaluation
support academic performance and internships of students studying abroad,etc.
・Proactively worked on the international exchange project "Global Education
Promotion Program" hosted by Fukushima prefecture and Academic
Consortium Fukushima (ACF). Specifically, the University held a panel
discussion on global talent and implemented global education for Japanesenationals through the Scholarship for Short-Term Programs.
・Accepted a total of 29 new international students in FY 2013 andencouraged them to participate in the events to socialize with local residents.
・40 college students from 10 countries in ASEAN and 60 college and highschool students from India and Malaysia came to the University through“JENESYS 2.0” by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, and interactedwith UoA students. Further, 40 students were invited through ChineseCollege Students Invitation Project by the Tourism Exchange Division of
Fukushima. The students came to the University and exchanged information
about mochi-tsuki (rice cake pounding) and traditional events of each country
with UoA students and local residents. Through the exchange activities withmore international students than usual, publicized information on current
situation and attractions of Fukushima prefecture.

UoA
A Implemented measures above the plan
1 item (12.5%)
B Implemented measures as planned
7 items (87.5%)
C Implemented measures below the plan0 item (0%)
D Implemented measures far below the plan0 item (0%)
Out of 8 items subject to evaluation, 8 items (100%) received A or B, whichshows that most of measures in the annual plan were implemented as planned,
and certain results were achieved.

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A Implemented measures above the plan0 item ( 0%)B Implemented measures as planned
3 items (100%)
C Implemented measures below the plan0 item ( 0%)
D Implemented measures far below the plan0 item ( 0%)Out of 3 items subject to evaluation, 3 items (100%) received A or B, whichshows that most of measures in the annual plan were implemented as planned,
and certain results were achieved.
UoA
As a revitalization support program, the “Akabeko Program” has been
implemented since April 2011, in which faculty members and/or administrative
staff visits local communities, institutions or victims upon request, foroff-campus lectures on practical themes.
The university established the “Revitalization Center” on March 4, 2013 toprovide support taking advantage as a university specialized in ICT inaccordance with “Vision for Revitalization in Fukushima Prefecture”.
The construction of “Laboratory for leading-edge ICT”, which is the corefacility of the Revitalization Center, started from the beginning of FY2014 andthe preparation has been proceeding for its completion within FY2015.

JCD・ Exchanges via Skype with the students of Thai-Nichi Institute ofTechnology in Thailand was held. Cooperated exchanges between students
from the Fukushima Ambassadors Program IV at Fukushima University
and UoA students, Christmas party with UoA international and Japanese
students, and “The Young Americans in Okuma Junior High School”.
And further, accepted two Brazilian students (technical fields) to the Design
Information Course of the Department of Industrial Information Sciences
through FY 2014 Fukushima Prefectural Funding Project for International
Students from Latin America.
イ Support to Revitalization from the 3.11 Disaster

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・As part of the Industry-University Collaborative Innovation Promotion
Project, “University of Aizu Entrepreneur Development Program” (Open App
Lab) was held 44 times in cooperation with UoA-launched ventures; Wed App
Course (11 times), Web App Course (Advanced Level) (11 times), Game
Course (11 times), Game Course (Advanced Level) (11 times). As an extensionof this program, students who attended the lectures utilized what they hadlearned in a number of ways. For example, students attending “Web App
Course” participated in IT-related contests such as Hackathons and madeexcellent achievements such as winning a grand prize. Some attending“Game Course” held “Game Festival in Aizu” twice a year and socialized witharound 100 participants, etc.
・The University of Aizu Revitalization Center worked on leading-edge
research such as "Energy Management System" and "Smart Supermarket"
in collaboration with ICT-related companies nationwide and local ventures inorder to contribute to post-earthquake revitalization of Fukushima
Prefecture through promotion of industry and creation of employment
utilizing ICT.
・The University participated in the "Special Committee for the Prefectural
Citizens’ Health Survey Database" organized by Fukushima Medical
University for the system development and measures for crisis managementof information security, etc. in order to securely manage the data collected in
the prefectural citizens' health management survey. Also, the University
made suggestions based on its IT expertise so that people in next generation
can utilize the expertise acquired through support for citizen’s long-term
health management and medical treatment.

In January 2013, we concluded an agreement with Okuma Town Board of
Education for educational collaboration. Through opening of facilities to
Okuma Town schools, etc., we support education of children, who are the future
leaders of Okuma Town.
Specific measures taken in FY2014;
For revitalization support project1) Student volunteers provided learning support twice a week at the meeting
place of Okuma Town’s temporary facilities.
2) The JCD organized Kids' College with workshops and activities for parents
and children leveraging each academic department's characteristics (129participants).
ウ Efficiency and Streamlining of Administrative WorkUoA
A Implemented measures above the plan
6 items (14.3%)
B Implemented measures as planned
34 item (80.9%)
C Implemented measures below the plan
2 item (4.8%)
D Implemented measures far below the plan0item (0%)
Out of 42 items subject to evaluation, 40 items (95.2%) received A or B, whichshows that most of measures in the annual plan were implemented as planned,
and certain results were achieved.

JCD
A Implemented measures above the plan
5 items (14.7%)
B Implemented measures as planned
28 item (82.4%)
C Implemented measures below the plan
1 items (2.9%)
D Implemented measures far below the plan0 item (0%)
Out of 34 items subject to evaluation, 33 items (97.1 %) received A or B, whichshows that most of measures in the annual plan were implemented asplanned and certain results were achieved.

JCD
Students worked on various themes regarding solutions ofrevitalization-associated issues in their graduation research, etc. This would
contribute to nurturing of human resources who will take a leading role inrevitalization efforts.

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posting a saving electricity status as a graph, and which resulted in a 5.3%
reduction, far surpassing goals.
・Participated in the Fukushima Protocol and worked to reduce CO2
emissions by 1% compared to FY2013 for July to October, and far surpassed
that goal with a result of a 7.4% reduction.
・Decided not to use the USB memory sticks while inputting the entrance
examination data. As a countermeasure to prevent the loss or leakage of
information, prepared storage that can only be accessed from the computer
processing room. Accordingly, made it so that access logs to the entrance
examination data are recorded in order to prepare for the worst case scenario.
Further, continued to require all faculty and admin staff to submit softwareuse reports in order to appropriately operate our software resources.
･ Responding to student and faculty/administrative staff requests, worked to
improve the library’s collection, based on the library’s unique concepts.
Improved the learning commons within the small space available, and strove
to allow easy access to information about the library.
･ Revised the long-term maintenance plan and made efforts to carry out
maintenance and management in a systematic manner.

Specific measures taken in FY2014;
UoA
・Employed administrative personnel in a phased and well-planned mannerbased on administrative personnel hiring policies.
・Employed five Specific-Project Support staff members with specialized
knowledge and experience.
・Since replacements of prefectural staff by University’s staff and developmentof University’s staff are in process, collecting information regarding
personnel exchange systems with other universities and prefecturalorganizations could not be conducted.
・Employed an excellent graduate from our doctoral program who is expected
to become a full-time UoA faculty as a Special Researcher on October 1, 2014.
・Introduced the unit price contract to the general purpose items, so purchased
price of some items were successfully reduced.
・Taking into account the latest trends of information technologies, conductedinvestigations and discussion on the ideal shape of the IT environment,
which is backbone of the University operation. And systematicallypromoted replacement of the computer network systems (scheduled for April2015) and updating of software, which are a must for construction of the IT
environment.
・Enhanced the stocks of books and other library materials based on "bookrequests" from faculty members and students, which were scrutinized by thelibrarians. In regards to the library system, started interlibrary delivery
system between UoA and JCD. Also, the number of periodicals can bechecked out increased from one to three in order to improve library service.

JCD・Created a FY2014 Power-Saving Action Plan, and set a power reduction
goal for July to September of 1% compared to FY2013. Visualized energy use
to raise awareness of JCD members by sending email of energy use alert and12２

Evaluation by Item Summary Table

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

Evaluation by the Evaluation Committee

Evaluation Items

Achievement of the Plans for AY2013
Ａ

Chapter1

Ａ
Ａ

１

33

Ｂ

95

Ｃ

Measures to be Taken
Ａ
18
Ｂ
67
Ｃ
to Achieve Goals(The University)
regarding Improvement
Most of measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved.
of the Quality of
Education/Research
Ａ
15
Ｂ
28
Ｃ
Conducted at the(The Junior College Division)
University
Most of measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved.

Measures forAchievement of Goals
regarding Education

16
8

Ｂ
Ｂ

61
40

Ｃ
Ｃ

By item

1
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

1

Ｄ

0

1
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

1

Ｄ

0

0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

(The University)
Most of measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved.

Ａ

8

Ｂ

21

Ｃ

(The Junior College Division)
Most of measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved.

Ａ
Ａ

（１）

Ｂ
Ｂ

5
4

Ｃ
Ｃ

(The University)
Measures for
Measures were implemented as planned; As a result of creation of a more effective student recruitment plan and proactive promotional
achievement of goals
activities, the competition rate for general admissions surpassed that of FY2013.
regarding admission andentrance examination
Ａ
2
Ｂ
1
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
systems(The Junior College Division)
Measures were implemented as planned; Efforts were made to improve the publicity by opening of a LINE account and utilizing newspaper, radio,
and other mediums.

Ａ
Ａ

(２)

2
0

Measures forachievement of goals
regarding content andachievements ofeducation

5
3

Ｂ
Ｂ

28
20

Ｃ
Ｃ

1
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

(The University)
Measures were implemented as planned; The education, which once was provided to short-term study abroad students, was provided as a coursethat aimed to improve students' English abilities, multicultural adaptability and ability to handle diversity, etc. by donducting evaluation
timely. Continuously implemented "SCCPs" and by providing students with chances to experience high-level research fields from their firstyear, we aimed to improve their ability to set their own research themes. Further, 10 "Factories for Experiencing Starting Up Ventures" were
offered, aiming to develop students with real-world proposal skills, practical skills, as well as rich imaginations and entrepreneurial
spirit, while also developing their ability to scientifically solve everyday problems.

Ａ

2

Ｂ

8

Ｃ

1

Ｄ

0

(The Junior College Division)
Although there was a non-achieved item, most of measures were implemented as planned; In the Social Welfare department's education program,settled on a policy for the creation of courses to allow students to earn kindergarten teaching licenses in addition to nursery school teacher
licenses. Regarding Social Welfare Worker licenses, our pass rate for FY2014 was the highest of all junior colleges and technical schools in
the country.

Ａ
Ａ

(３)

Measures forachievement of goals
regardingsystems/organizations
for conducting
education

2
1

Ｂ
Ｂ

8
4

Ｃ
Ｃ

0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

(The University)
Measures were implemented as planned; Faculty members were recruited to fill out vacant positions based on our international open application
policy.
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
1
4
0
0
(The Junior College Division)
Measures were implemented as planned; Each faculty member used the results of "student class evaluations" and "student College evaluations,"
etc. as well as FD activities to improve the contents of classes, teaching methods, evaluation standards, and learning achievement goals, etc.
used in their classes in aims of improving the quality of education.

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

Evaluation by the Evaluation Committee

Evaluation Items

Achievement of the Plans for AY2013
Ａ
Ａ

（４）

Measures forachievement of goals
regarding student
support

7
4

Ｂ
Ｂ

20
12

Ｃ
Ｃ

By item

0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

(The University)
Measures were implemented as planned; Learning support using TA/SA in the Office for Learning Support, Tuition exemption to reduce student
financial burden, lecture of career design and consultation in the office for employment support were implemented.

Ａ

3

Ｂ

8

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

(The Junior College Division)
The following measures were implemented as planned; Attentive student instruction utilizing office-hours, financial support through tuition
waiver system and scholarship programs, etc. were implemented

Ａ

2

Ｂ

19
16

Ｃ

Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
(The University)
Measures to be Taken
Most of measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved.
to Achieve Goals
regarding Research
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
3
3
(The Junior College Division)
Most of measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved.

Ａ
Ａ

（１）

6
3

Measures forachievement of goals
regarding researchstandards and results

3
3

Ｂ
Ｂ

14
12

Ｃ
Ｃ

0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

0

Ｄ

0

0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

(The University)
Goals were achieved, and some of them exceeded the plan; Researches in Three divisions, Strategic researches and Researches in CAIST were
implemented. International conferences were held.

Ａ

0

Ｂ

2

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

(The Junior College Division)
Measures were implemented as planned; Commissioned research projects were implemented at the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities.
Graduation Research was utilized and research results were published in the "Research Proceedings."

Ａ
Ａ

3
0

Ｂ
Ｂ

5
4

Ｃ
Ｃ

0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

(The University)
Measures were implemented as planned; Operation of CAIST and colaborative researches, efforts to acquisit external funds throughjoint/commissioned research projects were implemented.

(２)

Measures forachievement of goals
regarding improvement
Ａ
3
Ｂ
1
Ｃ
0
Ｄ
0
of systems, etc. for(The Junior College Division)
promotion of research
Goals were achieved, and some of them exceeded the plan; In order to precisely understand needs of the local communities and to flexibly
respond to them, the method of operation of the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities was reviewed and members of theSteering/Promotion Committee for the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities exchanged opinions on issues of the local communities.
Research and study for reconstruction plans, research to support children's dietary habits, supervision implementation plans in the prefecture
were conducted.

Ａ
Ａ

3

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

6
3

Ｂ
Ｂ

14
10

Ｃ
Ｃ

0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

(The University)
Measures were implemented, and certain results were achieved.

Ａ

3

Ｂ

4

(The Junior College Division)
Goals were achieved and some of them exceeded the plan.

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

Evaluation by the Evaluation Committee

Evaluation Items

Achievement of the Plans for AY2013
Ａ
Ａ

（１）

Measures forachievement of goals
regarding collaborationand cooperation withlocal communities, etc.

Specific measures
regarding promotion ofregional industry

4

11
8

Ａ
Ｂ
3
3
(The Junior College Division)
Goals were achieved and some items exceeded the plan; Based on the
updating of the Collection of Research Seeds were conducted.

Ｃ
Ｃ

0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

0
0

Ｂ
Ｂ

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

basic policies for regional contribution, public/off-campus lectures,

3
2

Ｃ
Ｃ

0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

(The University)
Most of measures were implemented as planned; Publishing of Research Seeds, matching of Research Seeds and need from industry, Publication ofthe "Collection of Research Seeds," hosting of the "AOI conference", etc.
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
1
0
(The Junior College Division)
Goals were achieved and some items exceeded the plan; Under the initiation of the Center for Rejuvenation, collaborative project,revitalization project, commissioned research, etc. were implemented.

Ａ
Ａ
Measures forAchievement of Goals
regarding International
Exchange

Ｂ
Ｂ(The University)
Goals were achieved, and some of them far exceeded the plan; Based on the "University of Aizu Regional Contribution Policy", UoA conducted1) off-campus lectures for high schools nationwide, 2) public lectures, and projects in accordance with the high school-university
collaboration agreement.

Ａ
Ａ

(２)

6
3

By item

5
4

Ｂ
Ｂ

0

1
1

Ｃ
Ｃ

0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

Ｂ

0

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Ｂ
Ｂ

1
1

Ｃ
Ｃ

0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

(The University)
Results were achieved and they exceeded the plan.

Ａ

1(The Junior College Division)
Measures were implemented as planned.

Ａ
Ａ

5
4

(The University)
Results were achieved and they exceeded the plan; Signed international collaboration agreements, exchanged students under credit transfer
system, etc. Selected for the FY 2014 Top "Global University Project" type B.

（１）

Measures forachievement of goals
regarding promotion ofinternational exchange

Chapter 2

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

Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
1
0
0
0
(The Junior College Division)
Exchanges via Skype with the students of Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology in Thailand was held. Cooperated exchanges between students fromthe Fukushima Ambassadors Program IV at Fukushima University and UoA students, Christmas party with UoA international and Japanese students,
and “The Young Americans in Okuma Junior High School”.
And further, accepted two Brazilian students (technical fields) to the Design Information Course of the Department of Industrial Information
Sciences through FY 2014 Fukushima Prefectural Funding Project for International Students from Latin America.

Ａ
Ａ

1
1

Ｂ
Ｂ

10
7

Ｃ
Ｃ

0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

(The University)
Measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved.

Ａ

0

Ｂ

3

(The Junior College Division)
Measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved.

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

Evaluation by the Evaluation Committee

Evaluation Items

Achievement of the Plans for AY2013
Ａ

1

Ａ
Ａ

（１）

Ｂ

5

Specific measures fornurturing of IT humanresources, etc.

1
1

Ｂ
Ｂ

3
2

Ｃ
Ｃ

0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Ｃ
Ｃ

0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

(The University)
Some measures excessed the initial plan; “ICT Human Resource Development Program” by Aizu SLF Conference, “University of Aizu
Entrepreneur Development Program” (Open App Lab), etc. were held.

Ａ

0

Ｂ

1

Ｃ

0

0
0

Ｂ
Ｂ

2
1

Ｃ
Ｃ

0
0

Measures forAchievement of Goals
regarding Utilization of
IT to Support the
Quake Restoration

Ａ
Ａ

Support for healthsurveys, etc. from IT
perspectives

0
0

0
0

Ｂ
Ｂ

3
3

Ｄ

0

Ｃ
Ｃ

0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

Ａ

0

Ｂ

0

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Ｂ
Ｂ

1
1

Ｃ
Ｃ

0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

(The Junior College Division)00(The University)
Measures were implemented as planned; Provided support from a perspective of an ICT university regarding prefectural citizens’ healthsurveys by Fukushima Medical University, including advice on data/system management and security measures.
Ａ
0(The Junior College Division)

Ａ
Ａ

(２)

Ｄ
Ｄ

(The University)
Measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved.

Ａ
Ａ

(１）

0

(The University)
Measures were implemented as planned; worked on leading-edge research such as "Energy Management System" and "Smart Supermarket" inApproaches for creation collaboration with ICT-related companies nationwide and local ventures in order to contribute to post-earthquake revitalization of Fukushima
Prefecture through promotion of industry and creation of employment utilizing ICT. The construction of “Laboratory for leading-edge ICT"of new industry
startedＡ
Ｂ
Ｃ
0
1
0(The Junior College Division)
Measures were implemented as planned; Learning support, kids' college program, etc. were conducted.

2

Ｄ(The Junior College Division)
Measures were implemented as planed; Through "Graduation Research Seminars" and "Regional Project Workshops", JCD made effort to nurture
specialists who can solve issues associated with revitalization. Further, JCD provided support for nurture human resources who will play
important roles in the future of Okuma Town by dispatching faculty to elementary and junior schools of Okuma, opening of school ground and gym
based on based on the educational collaboration agreement concluded with the Okuma Town Board of Education.

Ａ
Ａ

(２)

1

Measures forＡ
1
Ｂ
3
Achievement of Goals(The University)
regarding Provision of
Measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved.
Support toReconstruction Efforts
Ａ
0
Ｂ
2
from the Great East
(The Junior College Division)
Japan Earthquake
Results were achieved and they exceeded the plan.

By item

0
0

Ｂ

0

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Ｂ
Ｂ

2
2

Ｃ
Ｃ

0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

(The University)
Measures were implemented as planned; “Industry-University Innovation Promotion Project" subsidized by METI, "Regional Innovation Strategy
Approaches for creation
Support Program" subsidized by the MEXT were implemented.
of new industry
Ａ

0

Ｂ

0

Ｃ

16

0

Ｄ

0

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Evaluation Items(２)

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Self-Evaluation by the Public University Corporation, the University of Aizu
Achievement of the Plans for AY2013(The Junior College Division)

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Evaluation Items

Achievement of the Plans for AY2013
Ａ
Ａ

3

(２)

2

11
6

Ｂ
Ｂ

62
34

Ｃ
Ｃ

0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Ｃ
Ｃ

3
2

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

1

Ｄ

0

2

Ｂ

16

1
1

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

0

Ｄ

0

1
1

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

Ｃ

Measures for
Ａ
2
Ｂ
8
Ｃ
Achievement of Goals (The University)
regarding Improvement Most of measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved.
of Administrative
Ａ
0
Ｂ
8
Ｃ
Operation and(The
JuniorCollege
Division)
Effectiveness
Most of measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved.

Ａ
Ａ

(１)

2
1

Measures to be Taken
to Achieve Goals(The University)
regarding Improvement Most of measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved.
of Administrative
Ａ
5
Ｂ
28
Ｃ
Operation and(The Junior College Division)
Effectiveness
Most of measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved.

Ａ

1

Ｂ
Ｂ

Measures forAchievement of Goals (The University)
regarding Collaboration Measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved.
and Cooperation inＡ0
Ｂ
1
Provision of Support to(The Junior College Division)
Reconstruction
Measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved.

Ａ
Ａ

Chapter 3

0
0

2
2

Ｂ
Ｂ

10
5

By itemＣ
Ｃ(The University)
Measures were implemented as planned; Employment of corporation administrative personnel in a well-planned manner, faculty recruitment
Measures forthrough open application system, etc.
achievement of goals
for improvement oforganizational operation
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
5
0
0
(The Junior College Division)
Most of measures were implemented as planned; Appropriate operation of the Education and Research Council, Faculty Assembly and otherstanding committees

Ａ
Ａ

0
0

Ｂ
Ｂ

6
3

Ｃ
Ｃ

0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

Ａ
Ａ

3
2

Ｂ
Ｂ

6
4

Ｃ
Ｃ

1
1

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

Measures for(The University)
Achievement of Goals
Most of measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved.
regarding Improvement
Ａ
1
Ｂ
2
Ｃ
of Financial Affairs(The Junior College Division)
Measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved.

0

Ｄ

0

Measures forachievement of goals(The University)
regarding improvement Measures were implemented as planned; Promotion of outsourcing, streamlining of meetings, efficient operation of office work, etc.
of effectiveness and
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
3
0
0
practicality of(The Junior College Division)
administrative work
Measures were taken as planned; Efficient operation of office work through outsourcing of work and promotion of paperless practice.

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

Evaluation by the Evaluation Committee

Evaluation Items

Achievement of the Plans for AY2013
Ａ
Ａ

(１)

4

1
1

Ｄ
Ｄ

2
1

Ｂ
Ｂ

1
1

Ｃ
Ｃ

0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

Ｂ
Ｂ

13
7

Ｃ
Ｃ

0
0

0
0

0
0

Ｂ
Ｂ

8
4

Ｃ
Ｃ

1
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

1

Ｄ

0

0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

Measures for(The University)achievement of goals
Measures were implemented as planned; Compilation of business achievements, grasping progress of research projects, etc.
regarding improvement
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
4
0
of evaluations(The Junior College Division)
Measures were taken as planned; Student class evaluation, business evaluation

Ａ
Ａ

(２)

Ｃ
Ｃ

Measures forAchievement of Goals (The University)
regarding Internal
Most of measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved.
Investigations and
Ａ
0
Ｂ
6
Ｃ
Evaluations, andProvision of Information (The Junior College Division)
Most of measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved.

Ａ
Ａ

(１)

5
3

(The University)
Measures were implemented as planned; Participation in the "Light Down campaign," installation of roll/green curtains, promotion of energySpecific measuressavingefforts, etc.
regarding economizationof expenses
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
1
0
0
0
(The Junior College Division)
Measures were implemented as planned; Establishment of the energy-saving plan for implementation of energy-saving efforts

Ａ
Ａ

3

Ｂ
Ｂ

(The University)
Specific measures
Results were achieved although there were a non-achieved item; As a result of 1) announcement on external research fund programs (Kakenhi,
regarding growth ofetc.) via e-mails or written notices posted in the Research Quadrangles and 2) support for preparation of application documents upon request,
self-generated income, applications for external funds ware made by more faculty members than expected.
including external
research funds and
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
2
0
0
other revenue(The Junior College Division)
Information was promptly provided for external funding programs. Explanatory meetings on Kakenhi were held, and support was provided during
application process. Faculty members worked on planning and proposing their research projects.

Ａ
Ａ

(２)

1
1

By itemSpecific measures forpromotion of disclosureand transmission of
information

Specific Measures forAchievement ofImportant Goals
regarding Other
Business Operation

0
0

Ｂ
Ｂ

5
3

Ｃ
Ｃ

1
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0

0
0

(The University)
Measures were implemented as planned; Operation of the official Website, implementation of internal audits, issuance of the Annual Review,
etc.
Ａ
Ｂ
Ｃ
Ｄ
0
2
1
0
(The Junior College Division)
Certain results were achieved: Posted information on campus life, research activities, research results generated by students, awards to andachievements of faculty on the official Website.

Ａ
Ａ

6
2

Ｂ
Ｂ

27
15

Ｃ
Ｃ

0
0

Ｄ
Ｄ

0
0

0

Ｄ

0

(The University)
Most of measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved.

Ａ

4

Ｂ

12

Ｃ

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Specific Measures forAchievement of
Evaluation
Items
ImportantGoals
regarding Other
Business Operation

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Self-Evaluation by the Public University Corporation, the University of Aizu
Achievement of the Plans for AY2013(The Junior College Division)
Most of measures were implemented as planned, and certain results were achieved.

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Evaluation by the Evaluation Committee
By itemSpecial notes concerning evaluation

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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 for AY2013
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(１)

Measures forachievement of goals
regarding compliance

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0
0

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0
0

1
0

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12
7

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0
0

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0

0
0

(The University)
Measures for
Measures were implemented as planned; Checkups, repair, and renewal of facilities and equipment
achievement of goals
regarding maintenance
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1
5
0
0
and utilization, etc. of(The Junior College Division)facilities and equipment Certain results were achieved; Revised the long-term maintenance plan and made efforts to carry out maintenance and management in asystematic manner.

0
0

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12
6

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0
0

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(The University)
Measures for
Measures were implemented as planned; Securing opportunities for health checkups for students, faculty and administrative staff
achievement of goals
regarding healthcare
Ａ
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0
6
0
and safety management(The Junior College Division)
Measures were implemented as planned; Securing opportunities for health checkups for students, faculty and administrative staff

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2
1

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0
1
0
(The Junior College Division)
Measures were implemented as planned; Announcement of the UoA Code of Conduct, implementation of internal audits, etc.

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(３)

Ｂ
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(The University)
Measures were implemented as planned; Announcements of the UoA Code of Conduct, implementation of internal audits, etc.

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(２)

0
0

By item

Measures forachievement of goals
for maintenance andutilization ofcommunication
infrastructuretotal
The University
The Junior College

5
2

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1
1

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0
0

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0
0

0

0
0

(The University)
Measures were implemented as planned; Replacement of computer systems in Workshops and Computer Exercise Rooms taking into account the latest
information technologies
Ａ
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3
0
0
0
(The Junior College Division)
Measures were implemented as planned; A new monitoring system for network environment status introduced, creating a system for preventing
troubles before they happen.

Ａ
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45
25
20

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167
108
59

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21

4
2
2

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0
0
0

216
135
81

Special notes concerning evaluation

3. Evaluation by Item
SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN (THE 2ND TERM)

FY 2014ANNUAL 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

Item 1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding EducationItem 1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Education(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding admission andentrance examination systems

ア
The University of Aizu（ア） The Undergraduate Programａ For recruitment of students meeting the University’s
Admission Policy, review and improve the admission
methods on a continuing basis.

(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding admission andentrance examination systems

Ａ

33

Ｂ

95

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1

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0

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16

Ｂ

61

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1

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0

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2

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5

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0

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0

ア
The University of Aizu（ア） The Undergraduate Programａ

The University of Aizu
The Undergraduate Program
The Admission Center will investigate, analyze andSAD
In regards to admissions selection methods,
evaluate results of previous year's entrance examination, 【SRS】 Admissions Center Steering Committee meetings wereother universities' admission systems and questionnaires
held as required, based on analysis, evaluation, andto the applicants, etc. Based on those investigation,
discussion of the results of last year's entrance exam
analysis and evaluation, discuss the selection methods
and examinee questionnaires.
and revise them as necessary.
Further, as a result of discussions regarding theopinions of principals and career advisors from highschools in Fukushima prefecture, the requirements forapplication by recommendation will be changed for next
academic year's entrance examinations.
In addition, considerations regarding the introductionof a new admissions selection method have begun aspart of the SGU project.
・Admissions Center Steering Committee meetings： 1
・Advisory board with Fukushima SHS principals (held9.30.2014)
・Phone/on-site survey of SHS career advisors' opinions

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B

ｂ

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 attendance atuniversity fairs, off-campus lectures by our faculty forhigh school students, and UoA Open Campus, etc.

ｂ

Aim to increase the number of applicants to the
SAD At Admissions Center Steering Committee meetings,
Undergraduate School through effective PR activities,【SRS】 etc., the results of examinee questionnaires weresuch as; updates of web pages, utilization of the "UoA
studied and analyzed, and proactive promotional
Guide Book," proactive attendance at university fairs, offactivities were carried out , including the creation of acampus lectures by our faculty to high school students,
more effective student recruitment plan, an update of the
UoA Open Campus, and visits to high schools
homepage, utilization of the campus guide, and visits to
inside/outside Fukushima, etc.
high schools inside/outside the prefecture. As a result,although the competition rate for recommendation-based
admissions was lower than that of last year, the rate was
4.5 for general admissions, which surpassed that of lastyear.
【Higher Education Counseling Sessions】
・Times： 117 (60 times were material-only participation)
・Individuals counseled：562【Off-Campus Lectures】
・Times/Faculty Members Sent： 26 times, a total of 26
faculty members (actual number of faculty members: 15)【Open Campus】
・Entrance exam counseling and advice on exam taking
by current UoA students carried out【High School Visits】
・Schools visited： 183
・Visits to alma maters by current UoA students: 27（イ） The Graduate School (Master’s Program)（イ） The Graduate School (Master’s Program)ａａRecruit excellent international students, including thosefrom academic exchange partner universities and those
supported by government’s scholarship.

The Graduate School (Master’s Program)

Recruit excellent international students by making use of SAD Utilizing the Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho)
the national government's scholarship programs and the 【SRS】 Scholarship and Dual Degree Program, etc., madeUoA Dual Degree Program, and promoting collaboration
efforts to select and secure excellent foreign students
with academic exchange partner universities.
through the entrance examination.
(Reference)
Students admitted to Dual Degree Program: 4Monbukagakusho scholarship students accepted: 2

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B

B

ｂ

イ

ｂ

In order to increase our undergraduate students’motivation to proceed to our graduate school, promote
both the “Early Admission System” and the “Program of
the Undergraduate and Master’s Programs for Five
Years through Integration of the Two Programs.” The“Early Admission System” enables our students tocomplete the Undergraduate Program in three years ofenrollment and proceed to the Master’s Program and the“Program of the Undergraduate and Master’s Programsfor Five Years through Integration of the Two Programs”
enables our students to complete the Master’s Programin five years following admission to the Undergraduate
School, in a well-planned and smooth manner.

The Junior College

イ

Further promote the "Program of the Undergraduate and SAD Included the application requirements and preliminary
Master’s Programs for Five Years through Integration of 【AAS】 screening procedures in the student recruitment
the Two Programs” (established on April 1, 2010),
guidelines as an effort to disseminate the information.
making use of the "Scholarship for Students in the
Further, the opportunities of the Graduate Thesis
Program of the Undergraduate and Master’s Programs
Supervisor Assignment Guidance session and Current
for Five Years through Integration of the Two Programs."
Student Guidance session were used to disseminate
information on the Integrated Five-Year
Undergraduate/Graduate Program (which utilizes an
early-admission system) and the program's scholarshipgrant system in order to motivate excellent students toadvance to graduate school.◎Programs 1) Program Ａ(Early GS completion： UG ４ Years＋ GS １ Year) 2)
Program Ｂ1 (Early GS admission： UG 3 Years + GS 2
Years) 3) Program Ｂ2 (Early UG Graduation： UG 3
Years + GS 2 Years) ○Newly certified students for
AY/FY2014 1) Program Ａ ・・・1 student 2) Program Ｂ
1・・・1 student 3) Program Ｂ2・・・1 student ●Certified students for AY/FY2013
1) Program Ａ ・・・
4 students (Scheduled to enter GS in 4/2015)
2)
Program Ｂ1・・・1 student (Entered GS 4/2014)3)
Program Ｂ2・・・2 students (Entered GS 4/2014) ○AY/FY2014 Scholarship Students 1) Program Ａ・・・3
students (1st Year GS /Cert. AY2012) 2) Program Ｂ
1・・・1 student (1st Year GS /Cert. AY2013) 3)
Program Ｂ2・・・2 student (1st Year GS /Cert. AY2013)● Program Students in AY/FY2013 1) Program Ａ・・・
0 student 2) Program Ｂ1・・・0 student 3) Program
Ｂ2・・・4 students (2nd Year GS/Cert. in FY2011)

The Junior College

The Junior College

24B

（ア） In order to recruit excellent students, widely announce（ア） (ｱ-1) Proactively publicize the College's admission policy JCD
and publicize the admission policy while reviewing andthrough PR activities such as high school visits byimproving PR activities such as high school visits byfaculty, explanatory meetings for admissions, and open
faculty, explanatory meetings for admissions, and open
campus events, etc.
campus events, etc. and advertisement tools such as the(ｱ-2) In order to recruit excellent students, review theCollege’s brochure, website and PR magazines, etc.
current PR activities and advertisement tools (e.g.
College's brochure, website and PR magazines, etc.),
and make improvements as necessary.
(ｱ-3) The number of applicants from outside Fukushima
is returning to normal. Yet, it is necessary to strengthen
measures to increase applicants in number.

（イ） Establish an Admissions and Publicity Center (tentative （イ） The "Preparation Committee for Establishment of
JCDname) to promote work for publicity and admission in a
Admissions and Publicity Center" shall figure out clericalcomprehensive manner.
issues to be worked on, while discussing the Center'sbusiness/operation system.

25(ｱ-1) Disseminated information on the admission policy
through PR activities such as high school visits byfaculty、explanatory meetings for admissions, open
campus events, etc., and through publicity tools such as
the e.g. College's brochure, website, etc.
(ｱ-2）Strove to improve the College's brochure and toenhance the website by making a rule for regularchecking of it. Also, newly added another Open Campus
in June for three sessions per year. In addition, efforts
were made to promote Open Campus events by creatinga LINE account and through newspaper, radio, andother mediums.
(ｱ-3) As a method to deal with applicants from outside
Fukushima prefecture, a LINE account was created, andOpen Campus advertisements were ran in local papers
outside of Fukushima prefecture. At the same time, we
increased the number of Open Campus events toprovide more opportunities to attend. 109 visits to highschools outside Fukushima prefecture were carried out
by faculty, including test visits (79 visits to Fukushimaschools were made).

The Preparation Committee for Establishment of
Admissions and Publicity Center organized the issues tobe worked on, and discussed the Center'sbusiness/operation system.

AB

（ウ） Review the current selection methods for improvement.

（ウ） (ｳ-1) Through the freshmen survey and high school visits,
discuss the current admission system and revise it asnecessary.
(ｳ-2) Analyze the trends of past exam applicants and thoseadmitted to UoA, and make improvements in selection methods
whenever necessary. Further, review the recommendationbased admission capacity, based on situations of application forthe special recommendation category and generalrecommendation category.

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JCD

（ｳ-1）We discussed the results of the current admission
system based on the results of the freshmen survey,
interviews during high school visits, etc. We revised therecommendation-based admission in terms of the point
allocation, etc. Further, as a measure to prevent
mistakes regarding the admissions examination, areliable error correction system was created in which
multiple test question committee members go to the test
venue to proofread the test questions and correct errors.
At the same time, we created guidelines for theoperation of the admissions exam headquarters and test
scoring work.
(ｳ-2) Analyzed the trends of past admission exams andwe discussed the special recommendation category.
Added two schools to the Economics Information
Course special recommendation category (designatedschools).

A3. Evaluation by Item
SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN (THE 2ND TERM)

FY 2014ANNUAL 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

Item 1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding EducationItem 1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Education(2) Measures for achievement of goals regarding content andachievements of education

アア The University of Aizu（ア） (ｱ) The Undergraduate Programab-1

Improve the existing curriculums on a continuing basis,through so-called “PDCA cycle”* to promote leading-edge
education and research and to keep up with advancement incomputer science and engineering, development of computeroriented society, and socio-environmental changes.
*PDCA (plan-do-check-act) cycle: A method to smoothly
manage production and quality of business activities.

Nurture human resources who have both solid skills centering
around software and system design and basic knowledge in
information and communications, and also have masteredfundamentals of computer science and engineering.

(2) Measures for achievement of goals regarding content andachievements of educationb-1

Organize Curriculum Sub-Committee meetings on aregular basis and discuss curriculum improvement
whenever necessary, based on the latest trends incomputer science and engineering.

In order to meet social needs, discuss how to improve
the Field (areas of specialization) and Track (typicalregistration models) System, which enables students toacquire practical knowledge and skills in a systematicmanner.

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Ａ

ア ア The University of Aizu（ア） (ｱ) The Undergraduate Program
ａ
a

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5

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28

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1

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0

ア The University of Aizu(ｱ) The Undergraduate Program
SAD
【AAS】

SAD
【AAS】

As in FY2013, we strove to smoothly operate the current
curriculum. In addition, Curriculum Subcommittee
working groups were formed and worked towards
implementing a new curriculum based on the latest
trends in computer science and engineering in FY2016.
Further, the number of students who registered for"Global Experience Gateway" that started in FY2014
was 20. This course made it possible to improvestudents' English abilities, multicultural adaptability, andability to handle diversity, etc. This course features theeducation provided to short-term study abroad students
as a course which carry out grading and evaluation in atimely manner. Further, by helping students realize thenecessity of these abilities, an increase in theirmotivation for learning was achieved.
In addition, by taking this course, development ofcommunication skills and improvement of adaptation togroup work, which are some of the goals of Active
Learning, were achieved.

With the Computer Science Curricula 2013 being
released, work started on revising the UoA curriculum,
which is based on Computer Curricula 2005, in order tomeet the needs of society.
This work on revision is scheduled to be completed
during FY2015. As part of this revision, aiming at
meeting the needs of modern society, revision of the
field and track system will be continuously deliberated.

A

B

b-2

Increase educational effectiveness while continuously
improving class activities. For example, enhance TAs’ and SAs’
* teaching skills, encourage students to take part in various
contests for software education purposes, and make use ofsmall 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 Schoolb-2

Through timely and adequate support, improve teaching SAD
skills of TAs and SAs. Announce contest information to 【AAS】
students and support them in taking part in various
contests. Also, effectively organize small-size classes.

Aiming to improve communication skills of TA / SA, an
outside lecturer was invited to give a communication skill
training seminar on February 17, 2015 for 14 students.
Further, the 78 students who took "Basic Knowledge
Course on Starting Up Ventures I" participated in the
Aizu Agriculture, Commerce, Industry, and Tourism
Literacy Fair's "Business Plan Competition." This is acompetition for business plans that utilize IT and Aizu's
culture and history. The student who won the grandprize in this competition won the grand prize at theCampus Venture Grand Prix Tohoku Regionals held in
Sendai.
b-3 Through student-centered learning, such as PBL*,
b-3 Further improve the courses, "Basics of Business
SAD"Basic Knowledge Course on Starting Up Ventures"【AAS】 and "Factories for Experiencing Starting Up Ventures,"cultivate students’ abilities to draw up plans and get those
Ventures" and "Venture Start-up Factories," in order toplans done.
cultivate students' abilities to draw up plans and get thosewhich have themes that meet the needs of the real
*PBL (Project Based Learning): Problem-solving
plans done, rich imagination and entrepreneurial spirit.
world, aim to develop students with viable proposal skills,
learning, which considerably differs from lecture-based
These efforts will lead to nurturing of students' ability topractical skills, strong imagination, and entrepreneurial
learning.
solve everyday issues from scientific viewpoints.
spirit. In order to develop their ability to scientificallysolve everyday problems, the content of the course was
improved by inviting managers and developers fromcompanies, etc. as external lecturers.
"Basic Knowledge Course on Starting Up Ventures I(1st Semester)" students: 106"Basic Knowledge Course on Starting Up Ventures II(2nd Semester)" students: 79 "Factories forExperiencing Starting Up Ventures " students (in total of
all 10 factories): 63 (1st semester), 43 (2nd semester)
Furthermore, efforts were made to improve the courses
and increase the number of students taking the courses
by continuing to implement PBL methods such as
simulated venture startup experiences.

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B

B

c-1

Enable students to acquire competence in computer sciencec-1 Help students to have a solid basis for logical thinking,SAD
and engineering, including logical thinking based on knowledge
while taking measures to help strengthen their knowledge 【AAS】
of mathematics and physics, and wide-ranging knowledge inof mathematics and physics taught in fundamental
humanities, social sciences, computer ethics and intellectual
courses. Also encourage them to take general education
property. Also, maintain and improve students' health andand physical education courses in a well-planned
physical strength through health and physical educationmanner, with assistance from curriculum advisors andcourses, etc. Health and physical strength is an important basis
class mentors.
of their campus life. These efforts shall result in nurturing ofContinue discussions on starting a small-group seminarcheerful and well-rounded students capable of flexible thinking.

as a new course for freshmen, in order for them tochange their learning styles from passive learning in theirhigh school days to independent and creative learning asuniversity students.

c-2

In order to enable students acquire wide-ranging
knowledge and high ethical standards required forresearchers and engineers in computer science andengineering, improve related courses, such as“Introduction to Computer Science and Engineering” and“Information Ethics.”

c-2

In the course, "Introduction to Computer Science andEngineering," make students aware how computerscience and engineering is related to the real world andhow far the relations are extended. Also help students
acquire diversifying viewpoints through lectures bylecturers invited from various fields.
In the course, "Information Ethics," nurture students'
ability to solve problems of information ethics througheducation of both legal knowledge related to informationand general knowledge indispensable for information
centric society.

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SAD
【AAS】

The curriculum for General Ed. courses and Specialized
Fundamental courses aim to develop people with wellbalanced knowledge and humanity. Courses thatdevelop logical thinking skills based on math andphysics, as well as humanities, social studies, physicalactivities, information ethics, etc. are offered. Minimum
credits were set for General Ed. courses (for eachhumanities, social studies, physical activity course) andfor Specialized Fundamental (for each mathematics andnatural science-related course), making the taking ofthese courses mandatory.
In order to have students understand the meaning of
this course composition and the number of credits theyneed for smooth studies, curriculum advisors and classmentors were leveraged to help make student course
taking more systematic.
Furthermore, the offering of small-group seminar course
for new students to grow accustomed to the
independent, creative learning of university students
was considered. Discussions will continue into FY2015.

The courses "Introduction to Computer Science andEngineering," "Information Ethics" were positioned as
fundamental courses and attempts were made to
improve them. In particular, "Introduction to Computer
Science and Engineering" is offered as a Strongly
Recommended (SR) course. Inviting external lecturers(of the 15 lecture sessions, 7 were by external
lecturers), lectures on the significance of learning
computer science and engineering were held from anumber of viewpoints included the subject's relevance inthe real world. A policy on the direction of course-taking
strategy with consideration for the paths students wish
to take was set.
【Example of Lectures by External Lecturers】･"ICT platform that uses optical fiber communications
networks to improve safety and richness of life in
Fukushima" by NTT East Japan･"The solution strategies of ICT companies" by NTT
Software･"Creating Social Value With Big Data" by NEC

B

B

c-3

c-4

Utilize global cutting-edge teaching materials for advanced
computer science and engineering education. In parallel with
this, retain the English speaking and writing environment,
where several advanced courses in computer science andengineering are given in English, and students are required towrite their graduation thesis in English.

c-3

Provide highly professional English language education not
only in English language courses, but also in computer scienceand engineering courses under the leadership of faculty
members who are native/native-like speakers of English andalso have doctoral degrees (PhD) in relevant computer scienceand engineering fields, so that students can acquire English
language skills to be of practical use for research anddevelopment in the field of computer science, as well as in theinternational business scene.
Also, encourage students to take an English language
proficiency test, in order to have all students take such a test atleast once before graduation.

c-4

Cultivates students' abilities to read English documents, SAD
In regards to Specialized Courses, classes are being
write internationally viable research papers in English and 【AAS】 held in English, taking into account the necessity andorally present/defend their research results.
efficacy.
Further, graduation thesis must be written in English.
When writing of theses, generally students register for
English courses where they will receive help brushingup the thesis.
At the same time, papers are also presented in English.

For freshmen and sophomores, aim at acquisition of
SAD
【AAS】
English language skills needed for their studies at the
University through the fundamental English courses. As
for juniors and seniors, encourage them to use English in
the field of computer science and engineering throughEnglish courses. Further, encourage all freshmen andjuniors to take TOEIC tests.

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Systematic and practical English education by foreign
faculty of the Center for Language Research, who hold
PhDs. English courses are split into "Reading","Listening", "Writing" and "Speaking". Starting from their
1st year, students take a sequence of parallel courses
and gradually gain skill. Furthermore, in regards toEnglish courses, in 2014, it was decided that students
with TOEIC score of 500 or over (even 1st or 2nd year
students) could take advanced English courses.
Further, all 1st and 3nd year students are encouraged
to take the TOEIC exam. A total of 255 1st-year and 172
3rd-year students took the exam. Based on the resultsof the exam, the Center for Language Research is
studying course content for encouraging theimprovement of English abilities. In addition, the English
e-learning system introduced at the JCD was utilized.

B

B

d-1

d-2

Based on the top-down education approach, nurtureindividuals who have abilities to create proposals and carrythem out, a creative sense, and an entrepreneurial spirit tosurvive in society.
In parallel with this, foster students’ competency to cope withnot only specific issues but also everyday issues from scientificperspectives, by making use of their creative sense andinnovative ideas. Such attitudes will help students to cope withchanges they will face in the future.

In order to promote practical education in collaboration
with industry, discuss our alumni’s involvement in our
educational activities.

d-1

d-2

Smoothly operate courses which stimulate students'
learning incentives and initiatives, such as "SCCPs,""Venture Start-up Factories," and "Graduation Thesis
Writing."Aiming at freshmen's proactive participation, increase
and improve diversity of "SCCPs."

SAD
【AAS】

Continuously implemented "SCCPs" and providing
students with chances to experience high-level research
fields from their first year, we aimed to improve theirability to set their own research themes. Furthermore, 38
themes were offered in 1st semester, and 39 in 2ndsemester.
AY2012 1st Sem. Themes (41), Registered Students(310 including 112 first graders)
AY2013 1st Sem. Themes (40), Registered Students(352 including 78 1st graders)
AY2014 1st Sem. Themes (38), Registered Students(279 including 129 first graders)
Further, 10 "Factories for Experiencing Starting Up
Ventures" were offered, aiming to develop students withreal-world proposal skills, practical skills, as well as richimaginations and entrepreneurial spirit, while also
developing their ability to scientifically solve everyday
problems. In addition, students are assigned to
Graduation Thesis supervisors from their 3rd year,
where they attend seminars, etc. This education aims toenhance their awareness of independent graduate
research from an early juncture.

Invite our alumni working as engineers or researchers at SAD
Invited three alumni from UoA-launched venture【AAS】 companies as lecturers for the course "Introduction tocompanies, etc. to lectures in various courses.
Computer Science and Engineering," where theylectured on the merits of advancing to graduate school,
and their experiences in venture startup. The lectures
were attended by 257 students.
Further, nine UoA graduates working at graduatefounded ventures or in the real world were invited as
lecturers to "Basic Knowledge Course on Starting Up
Ventures" and provided lectures on timely subjects.
In addition, as part of the undergraduate school's"software studio" PBL, one graduate was invited for aclass through collaboration between a UoA-launched
venture, which was attended by six students.

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B

B

d-3

e-1

Encourage students to take “Information Technology
Engineers Examination (ITEE)” and increase the rate of
the current University students who have taken ITEE to50 %.
Also, aim to increase the rate of current University
students who have passed “Fundamental Information
Technology Engineer Examination (FE)” or higher levelto 25 %.

Design curriculums in a systematic manner, taking into
consideration continuity and coherency between theupper division education at the Undergraduate School
and the graduate education.

d-3 (a) Offer an intensive course for Information Technology SAD
Engineering Examination test taking both in the 1st and 【AAS】
2nd semesters, and award academic credits to students 【SHWS】
who complete the course.
(b) Provide instructions on how to use and further utilize
a self/e-learning system at the Office for Learning
Support whenever necessary, and provide students withlearning-on-demand environment. For promotion of
students' acquisition of information technology
engineering certificates, announce relevant exam
information at orientations, etc.
(c) In cooperation with the University of Aizu Support
Association, subsidize upskilling programs.

e-1

Organize Curriculum Sub-Committee meetings on aregular basis and discuss curriculum improvement torealize continuity between the Undergraduate andGraduate Programs, based on the latest trends incomputer science and engineering.

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SAD
【AAS】

(a) Before the exam, an intensive Information
Technology Engineering Examination test-taking prep
course (one credit) was offered.
1st Semester Intensive Course Participants 55
2nd Semester Intensive Course Participants 18(b) By providing explanations how to use and further
utilize the self/e-learning system at the Office forLearning Support, an increase of the utilization of the eLearning-based self-study system was promoted.
Further, during career guidance and career design,etc., acquisition of certifications was recommended as
an advantage in job hunting, and as a method of
evaluating IT skills. At the same time, an explanation of
the utilization of support measures was provided.
(c) Collaborating with the Supporters Association, we
provided shuttle buses to and from the exam venue.
Further, we skill improvement subsidies for students
who passed the Applied Information Technology
Engineer and above.
FY2014 Examinees 186 Passed: 35
Skill improvement subsidy recipients: 9○Internal Examination Rate:(Current student examination rate)
327/1,054 = 31.0%(AY2013 349/1,082 = 32.3%)○ Percentage of certified students with at least theFundamental Information Technology Engineer
Examination certification(Percentage of current students with the certification)
86/1,054 = 8.2%
(AY2013 87/1,082 = 8.0%)

The reorganization of the GS's education and research
fields has permeated, allowing for a curriculum that feels
more unified and continuous.
The curriculum subcommittee's working group studied
the revision of the curriculum in order to realize
continuity between the undergraduate and graduate
programs.
At the same time, it referenced the requirements of the
ACM's Computer Science Curricula 2013 (CSC2013,
the latest direction of the computer science andengineering field) with the current curriculum as part oftheir continuing discussions.

B

B

e-2

Discuss development of a new curriculum which
integrates undergraduate and graduate education.

（イ） The Graduate Programs
a-1 Improve the existing curriculums on a continuing basis,

e-2

ｂ
a-1

through so-called “PDCA Cycle” to promote leading-edge
education and research and to keep up with advancement incomputer science and engineering, development of computeroriented society, and socio-environmental changes.

a-2

a-3

Under the initiative of the Center for Language Research,pursue 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 andDoctoral Programs.

Nurture internationally viable human resources. For thispurpose, use English as a common language at theGraduate School.

a-2

a-3

Both the Undergraduate and Graduate School Academic SAD【AAS】
Affairs Committees will discuss establishing a new
systematic educational program, for example, anintegrated six-year program, besides the Five-Year
Program.

The Graduate Programs
Discuss establishing a systematic educational program
connecting the Undergraduate and Master's Program torealize continuity in content.

In regards to the creation of new programs besides the
five-year integrated program (example: six-year
integrated UG/GS education), issues including theirnecessity were discussed at both the graduate school
and undergraduate school academic affairs committees,etc.

(イ) The Graduate Programs
The education and research fields, which were
【AAS】 reorganized to increase awareness of continuity with
undergraduate education took hold. The simplified
course map which connects the curriculum of theundergraduate school with the Master's program has
had a certain effect. However, in order to further
increase the continuity, it was decided and an
implementation proposal was created that every term
would be eight weeks long for courses, ahead of theintroduction of the quarter system to the undergraduate
school, which is currently being discussed. This
proposal will be introduced in AY2015.
SAD

Making use of the research outcome of English phrasing SAD
The Center for Language Research conductedin science and technology, start a new English course for 【AAS】 research on scientific and technological English
all graduate students to brush up language skills.
expressions, and utilized the results of that research in
Require Master's students to take TOEIC tests.
its English education. (FY2014:"Research Paper
Writing" , Discussed in FY2014, Offered in AY2015:"Scientific and Technological Presentations")
Implemented TOEIC IP tests for the 1st and 2nd year
studentsof the Master's program in order to confirm theinprovement of their English language ability. 87.8% of
1st year students, and 40.2% of 2nd year students took
the exam.

Give lectures in English, in principle.

SAD
【AAS】

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B

More than 90% of lectures are held in English, with onlyclasses by external lectures, and those for international
students who want to learn Japanese being held inJapanese. Further, paper writing and paper
presentations are all done in English, in principle, withacademic materials, etc. being written in English.

A

B

B

a-4

a-5

a-6

Nurture human resources whose Japanese language
proficiency is good enough to work in Japan. For this purpose,
improve Japanese language education for international
students, by, for example, giving some Master’s courses inJapanese.

a-4

Flexibly review and revise the existing curriculums throughdiscussions on possible approaches, such as starting new
courses to nurture human resources who have practicalknowledge and skills on software, corresponding to social
demands.

a-5

Improve students’ competency to make international levelresearch presentations through “Presentation Seminars” andother activities. Presentation Seminars provide students with
opportunities to brush up their presentation skills and also tounderstand expertise other than theirs by observing otherstudents’ presentations.

a-6

Regarding some specialized courses, give lectures inJapanese.

Regarding the "Program for Leading-edge IT
Specialists," discuss interconnection with theundergraduate education and whether to include thisprogram as one of the regular courses or not.

SAD
【AAS】

SAD
【AAS】

Develop students' abilities to make international level
SAD
【AAS】
presentations through "Research Plan Seminar" and"Research Progress Report Seminar "of the Departmentof Computer and Information Systems, and "Tea
Seminars/Contests" of the Department of Information
Technology and Project Management.
In addition, establish a course "Research Paper Writing
Seminar" to help students acquire skills for writing aquality paper to be submitted to/accepted by international
conferences and major academic journals.

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In order that international students can work forJapanese companies, the three courses "Fundamentals
and Practices of High Quality and Safety-CriticalEmbedded Systems," "Fundamentals and Practices ofFunctional Safety Related Systems," and"Fundamentals and Practices of Project Management"
were held in Japanese.
Centered around the "Software Development Arena"course, practical software specialist education thatmeets the needs of society was promoted. Further, weparticipated in inter-university projects such as en-PIT (apractical information education cooperation network that
goes beyond field and regions), promoting proactive
activities. Further, in FY2014 students who participatedin the project were able to earn credits because of anagreement signed with en-PIT backbone universities.
Furthermore, in regards to PBL that includes
collaboration with the undergraduate school, six
graduate students opted to participate in a certain UG
classes.
In addition to the "Research Plan Seminar," "Research
Progress Report Seminar," "Research Seminar
Conference," and "Creative Factory Seminars," in which
students from multiple education and research fields
participate, were held, giving students an opportunity togain knowledge from a wide range of fields. At the sametime, students earned credits and developed theirpresentation skills through the seminar courses. In theseseminar courses, the entire presentation process, fromwriting a manuscript, presenting, question and answer
sessions, and report writing were all done in English inorder to develop students' international presentation
skills.
"Research Paper Writing," new for AY2014, was taken
by eight Master's students.

B

A

B

a-7

a-8

b-1

Let students experience high level research, useful for
a-7 Operate the RA system effectively from the perspective
them to become independent researchers in the future.
of nurturing researchers. Promote implementation of
Also provide students with advanced training on researchpresentation meetings on research progress.
methodology.

SAD
【AAS】

Encourage students to contribute research papers to
a-8 "Outside Presentation Seminar" and "Research
SAD
【AAS】
domestic/international conferences as part of efforts to
Seminars/Conferences," in which credits are given to
nurture independent researchers. Students will be able tostudents who have made external presentations, shall bebenefit from such experiences, in that they will become
established. Encourage graduate students to contributehighly motivated as researchers and pursue theirresearch papers and give presentations through theexpertise on their solid footing.
system to provide financial support for their travel
expenses.

Nurture researchers and engineers who havemultidisciplinary research interest, aiming at sharing
research outcome with society.

b-1

Aiming to nurture engineers and researchers who are
active in multidisciplinary fields, promote "Creative
Factory Seminars" for students to experience joint
research and seminars involving multiple laboratories.

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SAD
【AAS】

By proactively utilizing the RA system, we worked tocreate an environment where students can dedicate
themselves to their study and research activities. The
majority of qualified students are involved in the system.
In order to help students learn the processes ofplanning, execution and discussion processes of the"progress report meetings," the holding of student-run
presentation meetings in the first semester after the firstyear in the Doctoral program were made mandatory.
Students experienced the entire process of coordinating,executing, and writing post-presentation reports.

In the Graduate Department of Computer andInformation Systems, the "External
Presentation/Publication Seminar" was offered to
improve student presentation skills. At the same time, in
the Graduate Department of Information Technologies
and Project Management, presenting at an international
conference was made a requirement of the program ("ITSpecialists Research Seminars/Conferences"), and we
carried out education that develops internationally-viable
presentation skills.
･"External Presentation/Publication Seminar ": 16students (1st semester: 7, 2nd semester: 9)･"IT Specialists Research Seminars/Conferences": 4students (Participation in 12 seminars and two
presentations, with at least one presentation at aninternational conference in two years is a requirement
for earning credits.)･Recipients of travel expense subsidies: 20 students(Master's: 6, Doctoral: 14)
In the Master's program, "Creative Factory Seminars"
where faculty groups from multiple labs taught students
from multiple education and research fields were offered.
There, we provided cross-sectional education on
multiple specialized fields.
Further, in regards to the "Research Plan Seminar" and"Research Progress Report Seminar," by adding afaculty member from a different education and research
field as one of the judges in order to have the viewpointof other fields as part of the evaluation process.
Furthermore, it was made so students from education
and research fields can participate.

B

B

B

b-2

In order to prove worthy of trust from society to the
University, ensure the educational quality.

b-2

In order to ensure the quality of Doctoral dissertations,continue updating the UoA major journal/conference list
which serves as criteria for subscription of papers.
Clarify screening process and requirements fordissertations, while maintaining strict screening
standards.

SAD
【AAS】

We continued to maintain the Major Journal / Major
Conference list organized in FY2011.
Further, in regards to dissertation screening, the forms
for the results of preliminary and final screening wererevised to clarify the process the screening andtherefore assure transparency of screening.
In addition, we held progress report meetings and at thesame time made preliminary screening a requirement.
This system allows for dissertations to be improved
before final screening by taking into account theopinions of multiple faculty members, etc.

（イ） The Junior Collegeａ(ｱ)-1 Check and evaluate the curriculum on a continuing basis (ｱ)-1 ａ. Review and evaluate curriculums of individual
JCD
to make it suitable to contemporary and social needs, anddepartments from the perspective of achievement of
more effective and efficient.
educational goals. Further, collect and analyze
information of social conditions regarding
certificates/qualifications associated with College's
majors, and investigate and discuss how to grantcertificates/qualifications to students.
b. Discuss how to secure quality of students' academic
achievements from the perspectives of educational goals
and admission policies, in order to meet ever-changing
social needs.

イ The Junior College(ｱ)-2 In order to help students to have purposes for learning(ｱ)-2 Give guidance on course registration upon admission
JCD
and future paths, and register for courses according toand in each semester, by providing specific registration
their purposes, develop systematic curriculums and showmodels created based on academic goals of respective
students typical models of course registration.
fields, courses, and departments.
Furthermore, check status of students' registration, andexamine how well students understand and utilize these
instructions.

The Academic Affairs and Welfare Services
Committee members from each department and course
provided instruction on course taking based on course
taking models during new student guidance and 1st/2nd
semester guidance.

イ

The Junior College

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a In the Industrial Informatics department, a decision
was made to start the Advertising Strategy (common
course) course in AY2015. Further, the number of fulltime faculty members in the graphics field wasincreased.
In the Food and Nutrition department, we conducted
test-prep seminars for the National Foundation for
Nutritionist Development's "Nutritionist Practical Ability
Examination" and the Japan Association for FoodSpecialists' "Food Specialist Certification Exam." We
also invited a number of people working in nutrition to
give special lectures.
In the Social Welfare department's education program,
we settled on a policy for the creation of courses to allow
students to earn kindergarten teaching licenses in
addition to nursery school teacher licenses.
b Working towards introducing the GPA system, we
attempted to operate the system on an experimental
basis, while considering full-scale implementation.

B

A

B

(ｱ)-3 Inform students of purposes, content, goals and(ｱ)-3 a. Clearly state and open "content," "plan," "textbook,"
assessment standards of each course through"book for reference," "academic assessment standard"syllabuses, so that students can use such information forand "attainment goals" of each course in the syllabus.
their course planning.
b. Give guidance on course registration at the beginningof an academic year. Instructors must provide course
information in the first class session.

JCD(ｱ)-4 Clearly show students assessment standards andattainment goals, and carry out fair and appropriate
assessment.

(ｱ)-4 Further clarify grade assessment standards andattainment goals, while discussing establishment of an
appropriate assessment system utilizing GPA (Grade
Point Average; assessment criteria widely used in theEurope and US), etc. and put it into practice on a trial
basis.

JCD(ｱ)-5 Aim at 100% success rate in acquisition of relevant
licenses and certificates for those who apply for them.

(ｱ)-5 Aim at 100 % success rate in acquisition of the following JCD
licenses and nurture quality professionals.
(1) Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences:
Nutritionist, NR/supplement advisor, and food specialist(2) Department of Social Welfare Sciences: Children's
nurse and social worker

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a Clarified "content," "plan," "textbook," "book forreference," "academic assessment standard" and"attainment goals" of all courses based on the syllabusform.
b Provided instruction on course taking during guidance
sessions. At the same time, each faculty member
provided explanations during the first class session.

We clarified grade assessment standards andattainment goals in the syllabi. Working towards
introducing the GPA system, we attempted to operate
the system on an experimental basis, while considering
full-scale implementation.
In regards to qualification to take the Nutritionist
License, NR / Supplement Advisor, and Food Specialist
certification examinations, 100% of students who wishedto qualify passed said exams. Further, all faculty
members held test taking seminars during the "Food andNutrition Exercises （Applied）" course.
In the Social Welfare department, 100% of thestudents desiring nursery school teacher licenses
acquired them. In addition, regarding Social Welfare
Worker licenses, which applicants must have at least 2year working experience following their graduation
before taking exams, our pass rate for FY2014 was thehighest of all junior colleges and technical schools in the
country.

B

B

A

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

(ｲ)-2 Promote practical and hands-on education throughproblem-finding/solving activities to achieve theeducational goals, and ensure the quality of education.

(ｲ)-1 a. Foster students' intellectual ability and reason through JCD
fundamental courses, which impart wide knowledge andviews, and specialized courses, which nurture students'
deeper understanding.
b. Nurture students' culture, morality, social awareness,and career view through lectures, internship programs,
career guidance, and workshops, etc., while promoting
career education in "Career Development "course.
c. Utilize "Regional Project Workshops," "Graduation
Research Seminars," "Graduation Research," and"Special Workshops" as opportunities for students tocommunicate with local citizens and foster their social
awareness and sense of ethics.

a In the basic general education courses, a number ofrequired credits were set for each department, aiming at
helping students learn knowledge from multiple fields,
as well as a diverse sense of values.
b After the entrance ceremony, a special lecture for all
new students was held for the first time. At the cultural
lecture meeting, lectures on the theme of mental healthwere held. Further, visiting lecturers were invited toCareer Development and lectures/exercises of eachdepartment in order to provide students an opportunity tolearn about specialized fields from a number of different
viewpoints. At the same time, we strove to cultivate
broad social refinement, a strong sense of ethics, highsociability, and positive views on career and work, etc.
through career guidance and internship programs.
c Through regional project exercises, GT researchseminars, special exercises, etc., we provided students
with opportunities to get involved with regional society.

(ｲ)-2 a. Let students clarify the regional/social issues and
JCD
propose their own solutions in "Graduation Research
Seminars," "Graduation Research," "Special
Workshops," "Regional Project Workshops," and"Special Workshops for Revitalization Support" etc. sothat they 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. Faculty members, especially those
appointed as Academic Affairs and Welfare Committee
members, shall give advice to students for their course
registration in a systematic manner.
c. Regarding educational quality, discuss how to secure
quality of students' academic achievements, taking into
account our education/research goals and admission
policy. Further, discuss introduction of a GPA systemand put it into practice on a trial basis.

a Mainly through GT research seminars, regional project
exercises, etc., we strove to develop students'
knowledge and technical ability : 1. To expose theproblems facing the region and society, 2. To propose
concrete solutions. And also we strove to foster theirdeductive abilities, applied skills, creativity, and practicalskills, etc.
b During post-admission, first semester, and second
semester guidance sessions, provided instruction oncourse taking, with consideration for the JCD and eachdepartment's research and education goals. At the sametime, faculty members from each department andcourse, especially Academic Affairs and Welfare
Services Committee members, worked to motivate
students to take courses in a systematic and diverse
manner.
c Regarding quality assurance of education, we ran
simulations of GPA implementation.

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B

B

(ｲ)-3 Aim at advancement of students’ English language skills (ｲ)-3 To improve students' English proficiency level, require all JCD
through introduction of an e-learning system which
the College students to register for the e-learning system.
supports students’ self-learning.
Aim to increase the number of students who takequalification examinations for English skills. (Numericaltarget; 50 students) The e-learning system is madeaccessible for all University students as well.

(ｳ)-1 Taking advantage of the College’s characteristics, carry (ｳ)-1 In "Graduation Research Seminars," "Graduationout small-group instruction to give students attentive care
Research," "Special Workshops" and "Practicalwith an emphasis on communication between faculty andTraining/Workshops," carry out small-group instruction
individual students.
which emphasizes on mutual communication.
(ｳ)-2 Develop diverse teaching methods, taking into accounteffective use of audio-visual materials, computers andnetwork machines, etc.

(ｳ)-3 In order to help students develop their communication
skills, provide students with various learning
opportunities, such as internship programs, studentparticipatory and hands-on education.

JCD

318 current students (100%) registered for the elearning system. 78 individuals who passed theadmission exam registered before admission. Further,
we aimed to increase the number of individuals taking
English certification tests by having faculty ask students
take them, etc. However, only six individuals took thetests (1 TOEIC, 5 IP Test).
Furthermore, the system was used by UoA students.
UoA Student Registrations: 1,186 (53 before
admission)
There was a total of 19,251 accesses (including UoA
students)
Carried out small-group instruction which emphasizes
on mutual communication in Graduation Research,workshops, and training, etc. in each department.

(ｳ)-2 a. In all courses, conduct course evaluation by students JCD
in order for faculty to examine how to improve teaching
methods based on evaluation results. Continue efforts toimprove teaching methods through FD activities.
b. Use various audio-visual materials, such as aclassroom response system named "Clicker" installed in
AY 2013, and utilize network equipment in class.
c. Encourage students to utilize College's internal web
portal site "Pota." for improvement of their media literacy.

a Each faculty member engaged in the improvement ofteaching methods through "student class evaluations"and "FD activities."b In order to effectively use audiovisual teachingmaterials, changes were made to increase theopportunities to use clickers and other networked
devices.
c At new student computer guidance, we aimed tofurther increase the utilization of the internal web portalsite "Pota," as well as improve our information/network
literacy education. Mainly, we made it possible tosmoothly engage in classes that utilize computers andnetworks.

(ｳ)-3 a. Help students nurture career and work view through
JCD
internship programs, while letting them think aboutsignificance of participation and working in society.
Find more companies which accept College's students totheir internship programs.
b. Help students nurture communication skills throughpractical, student-participatory learning/education(surveys, opinion exchange sessions, achievement
presentations, etc. at outside organizations concerned/inthe target regions) in "Graduation Research Seminars,""Exercise Classes," "Regional Project Workshops," and"Special Workshops for Revitalization Support."

a 65 students participated in the spring and summer
internships. There, they were able to gain proactive
views on work and career. Before summer vacation, we
conducted "pre-internship instruction." In the 2ndsemester, we invited businesses who accepted interns
to a report meeting/opinion exchange meeting for the
students who participated in internships.
b In the Graduation Research Seminars, Practical
Training/Workshops, and Regional Project Workshop,
we conducted practical learning with student
participation in planning. We promoted the fruits of theseprojects in on-campus presentations, report meetings forthe region, on the JCD website, in newspapers, on TV,
etc.

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C

B

B

B

3. Evaluation by Item
SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN (THE 2ND TERM)

FY 2014ANNUAL 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

Item 1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding EducationItem 1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Education(3) Measures for achievement of goals regarding
systems/organizations for conducting education

ア

The University of Aizu（ア） Flexibly assign faculty and administrative staff, while
reviewing the current structure of the Undergraduate
School to match it with the undergraduate curriculum.

(3) Measures for achievement of goals regarding
systems/organizations for conducting education

ア

Ａ

Ｂ

Ｃ

Ｄ

Ａ

Ｂ

Ｃ

Ｄ

Ａ

The University of Aizu

2

Ｂ

8

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

ア The University of Aizu（ア） Flexibly assign faculty members based on the plans of
the Undergraduate and Graduate Schools.

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GAS

Faculty assignment and the creation/discontinuation oflaboratories was carried out based on the plans of theUndergraduate and Graduate Schools.
･New labs: 1 (CS Department Cognitive Science Lab.)
January 1.2015･Discontinued labs: G14 1 (CS Department Language
Processing Lab.) January 1.2015･Faculty changing labs: 4
With this, the assignments as of the end of the FY are
as below:
One faculty member was recruited through aninternational search to the Department of Computer
Science and Department of Computer Engineeringrespectively.
Department of Computer Science: 9 labs, 24 faculty (=end of last FY)
Department of Computer Engineering: 8 labs, 20 faculty(+1 end of last FY)
Department Information Systems: 10 labs, 28 faculty (end of last FY)
Center for Cultural Research and Studies: 7 faculty (-1end of last FY)
Center for Language Research: 11 faculty (= end of lastFY)
CAIST: 7 faculty(= end of last FY)
UBIC: 2 faculty (= end of last FY)
OPM: 3 faculty (-1 end of last FY)
Student Affairs Division: 1 faculty(= end of last FY)
CSIP: 1 faculty (= end of last FY)
President: 1
Total faculty: 105 (-2 compared to end of last FY)

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

（イ） Recruit excellent faculty through the international open
application system.

GAS（ウ） Carry out practical measures for faculty to improve（ウ） Practical measures for encouraging faculty to improvepedagogical capabilities.
their pedagogical capabilities
a. The Committee for Promotion of Faculty Developmenta Under the leadership of the "Committee for Promotion of SAD(FD) shall continue discussion on how to promote faculty
Faculty Development," continue discussion on effective 【AAS】
development. Also conduct student class evaluations on
FD activities.
a regular basis, for which results will be shared withfaculty members teaching relevant courses, for
improvement and advancement of the educational
quality.

Hired two new faculty through international open
applications.
○New faculty
Department of Computer Science:1 (China)
Department of Computer Engineering: 1 (China)
Practical measures for encouraging faculty to improvetheir pedagogical capabilities
Held regular meetings of the Committee for Promotion of
FD to discuss issues related to FD activities andpromote FD initiatives. Class evaluations are conducted
twice per year, with the results reported at the Faculty
Assembly and published on the internal web pages.
Further, external experts were invited to a FD lecture
meeting.
[Primary Activities]･Student class evaluations (Twice/Year)
Increased response rate by using mark sheets foranswer collection.
（AY2014 1st Sem. ：19.5％, 2nd Sem.：63.2％）･Undergraduate CP/DP both received Committee
approval and were implemented. Graduate CP/DP is still
being discussed･Selection and awarding of Best Syllabus prize(Once/Year)･Holding of a FD lecture meeting for faculty/staff(Once/Year) (Participants: Approx. 50)

B

A*Curriculum Policy = CP, Diploma Policy = DP
b. Increase transparency in education throughimprovement of the quality of syllabuses, fair grading
policies, disclosure of past exam questions, etc.

b

To ensure transparency in education, promote fairSADevaluation methods through announcement of evaluation 【AAS】
criteria in each course syllabus. Regarding courses
taught by multiple faculty members, promote fairevaluation by standardizing evaluation criteria within
respective course, etc.

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The Committee for Promotion of FD created a syllabus
policy that includes clarification of the grading/evaluation
methods/standards, etc. Based on this, the Academic
Affairs Committee decided on syllabus creation
guidelines, and worked to improve the transparency ofgrading/evaluation.
Furthermore, the Academic Affairs Committee has
positioned Course Coordinators as being responsible forcoordinating exam questions and grading/evaluation
standards within a course. In the case a course
instructed by multiple faculty members has pass rates
that differ more than 30%, the Course Coordinator must
put that reason in writing, report it to the Academic
Affairs Committee, and clarify the reason.

B（エ） Continue improving computer network systems of the
University to increase students’ usability and motivation
to study.

（エ） Based on the latest IT trends, investigate and propose
ISTC
computer/network environment necessary for nurturing of
human resources who are to lead next-generation
computer science and engineering. Improve computer
systems in Computer Exercise Rooms 5 and 6, andiLabs 1 and 2. Discuss network system replacement
scheduled for April 2015.

イイ
The Junior College
The Junior College（ア） In order to improve the educational methods and（ア） Flexibly assign faculty members to basic generalcontents, increase flexibility in positioning of faculty andeducation/elective courses, from a comprehensive
administrative staff from an overall perspective.
perspective.
（イ） Strengthen interdepartmental collaboration in education. （イ） (ｲ-1) Through the courses, "Graduation Research,""Regional Project Workshops" and "Special Workshops
for Revitalization Support," promote educational
collaboration among departments.
(ｲ-2) Make efforts to deepen inter-department
educational collaboration via projects conducted by theCenter for Rejuvenation of Local Communities.

（ウ） In order to promote effective and efficient education,
carry out necessary innovation and improvement offacilities, equipment, materials and information, etc.

（エ） Make use of various evaluation results for improvementof class activities, teaching methods, assessment
standards, and learning goals, and increase the quality
and transparency in education.

（ウ） Secure stable operation of the current information
environment, while collecting information for next
generation ICT-based education, including facilities andequipment and their operation/management methods,
and discuss its feasibility.

JCD

JCD

JCD

（エ） Increase the quality and transparency in education while JCD
each faculty member makes use of "student classevaluations" and "student College evaluations" forimprovement of class activities, teaching methods,
assessment criteria and attainment targets.

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Based on the latest IT trends, installed an advanced
computer system in Computer Exercise Rooms 5 and 6,
and iLabs 1 and 2 and contributed to education andresearch. Further, contributed to education and researchby signing a contract for the next network system
replacement in December 2014, with replacement work
proceeding with a goal of starting operation in April
2014.
イ The Junior College
Assigned multiple faculty members from eachdepartment to share duties teaching the eight courses ofbasic general education.
(ｲ-1) In Graduation Research, inter-department
collaborative research was carried out throughcommissioned projects. Further, "Regional ProjectWorkshops" were offered as a course available forstudents in all departments, increasing the potential ofinter-department educational collaboration.
(ｲ-2) In relation to the Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities' commissioned project, improved
educational content related to the region throughpractical learning. At the same time, the educational
collaborations between each department were deepened
in response to the content of the project.

The current Information System also entered its 2ndyear of use, and operated smoothly without major
problems. Further, in order to assure the smooth
operation of the campus LAN, we started a network
operation status monitoring service, creating a system toprevent problems before they occur.
Working towards the next generation ICT-based
education, the staff members responsible for the project
attended the "Education IT Solution EXPO" to gather
information.
Each faculty member used the results of "student
class evaluations" and "student College evaluations,"
etc. as well as FD activities to improve the content,
methods, evaluation standards, and learningachievement goals, etc. used in their classes in aims ofimproving the quality of education.

B

B

B

A

B

（オ） Organize FD seminars and open classes, aiming at
advancement of teaching skills.

（オ） Through promotion of FD activities, encourage faculty
members to improve teaching abilities. Improve the"Collection of Ideas on FD" and organize FD seminars
making use of our characteristics, in order for faculty to
be able to take diversifying approaches in class and forfaculty and staff to strengthen their media literacy.

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A lecturer from the Japan Society for the Promotion of
Science (JSPS) was invited to hold a seminar on
research ethics, which is a common issue in all
research fields. Further, the Collection of Ideas on FD
created by full-time faculty members in FY2012 was
updated with new ideas such as examples of the use ofclickers.

B3. Evaluation by Item
SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN (THE 2ND TERM)

FY 2014ANNUAL 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

Item 1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding EducationItem 1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Education(4) Measures for achievement of goals regarding student support(4) Measures for achievement of goals regarding student support

アア Specific measures for improvement of support（ア） systems for learning, life-styles, and extracurricular
activities based on students’ various needs(ｱ) The University of Aizu
a-1 The undergraduate education should support not only

ア ア Specific measures for improvement of support（ア） systems for learning, life-styles, and extracurricular
activities based on students’ various needs(ｱ) The University of Aizu
a-1 Discussions are going on regarding establishment of a SAD
students’ learning, but also their personality and ability
new seminar course for freshmen education. Continue 【AAS】
development. For this purpose, make use of the “class mentor
those discussions including design of the course to havesystem” and “office-hour system” to detect students
a function as a "class" and have seminar teachers
experiencing severe difficulty with poor academic performance.
concurrently serving as class mentors.
In addition to these systems, another learning support scheme,
Maintain the "curriculum advisor system" and "office“student advisor system,” shall be started.
hour system."a-2

Also, provide students with learning support and advice
on course planning, making use of the Office forLearning Support. The Office for Learning Support isopen on a steady basis and has learning support staff
and teaching assistants (TAs). Functions of the Officefor Learning Support shall be further improved.

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7

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20

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0

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0

ア Specific measures for improvement of support
systems for learning, life-styles, and extracurricular
activities based on students’ various needs(ｱ) The University of Aizu
The proposal for the creation of a First-Year Education
course (small group seminars with a class function) was
not implemented. However, discussion of First-Year
Education will continue in FY2015.
In regards to the Curriculum Advisor and Office Hours
systems, we provided information sessions and advice
to 2nd year students during track selection, and 3rd year
students during GT supervisor assignment.

a-2 (a) Open the "Office for Learning Support" from the 1st
SAD (a) The two Learning Support Staff members at the【SHWS Office for Learning Support provided support to students
class period to one hour after the last class period.
Assign staff and TAs/SAs (student advisors) to the Office 】
with learning-related troubles while also utilizing the TAs
to provide learning support such as supplementaryand SAs.
classes for term-end examinations.
【Users, Etc.】(b) Based on written and oral questionnaire results,
Open Hours 9:00-19:00
discuss how to provide further learning support.
AY2014: 3,853 students Monthly average: 321(b) We carried out a user questionnaire and collectedbasic data. Further, we directly asked users' opinions aspart of an effort to improve the support provided.
○ User Questionnaire Results
Respondents: All OLS users (3,825 students)
Purpose of Use: Questions 61.3%, Self Study 17.5%,
Use of WS 4.8%
Satisfaction level: Satisfied 85.5%, Neutral 11.6%,
Dissatisfied 2.9%

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B

B

b

c

With regard to lifestyle and health counseling, acounselor (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) andstaff members of the Student Affairs Division shallcooperatively work for students. Discuss establishment
Basically, counseling shall be done on a studentcounselor basis. However, in order to detect and care
students experiencing difficulties in their lifestyles at an
early juncture, adequate information shall be forwarded totheir guardians at an adequate juncture, so that
guardians can also grasp situations through consultation,
etc.

b

c

In order to provide students with effective health and
SAD Health-related advice and coaching was provided at the【SHWS Nurse's Office. Further, the Student Counseling Officewelfare support, hold meetings of the student support】
working group consisting of the Student Counselor, acounseled students with life and living-related troubles.
nurse, Grievance Counselors, faculty and Student Affairs
Further, the student support working group, etc. strove
Division staff to discuss improvement of services,
to share information and opinions, and discussed thewhenever necessary.
issues of student support.
Also discuss an effective counseling system.
(c-1) Depending on grades of each semester, meet with SAD The Student Affairs Division, faculty members, Student【SHWS Counseling Office, Office for Learning Support, Officerelevant students to talk about their difficulties. If】
necessary, the Student Affairs Division, the Student
for Employment Support, and other organizations stroveCounselor, the Office for Learning Support and students'
to share information regarding the prevention andguardians will work together to solve problems.
handling of academic underperformance by students.
(c-2) Cooperating with the UoA Support Association and
Further, by staying in close contact, the organizations
Alumni Association, hold meetings to exchange opinions
collaborated to provide optimal instruction.
with students and guardians, taking the opportunity of the
In line with the Campus Festival, we collaborated with
University Festival, and share information.
the Supporters Association and Alumni Association to
hold university information sessions, as well as
employment information sessions and individual
counseling to parents and guardians.

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B

B

d

e

Make efforts to reduce students’ financial strain.

Proactively support students’ extra-curricular activities,
given that students learn social values and how to getalong with people of different ages and characteristics
through extra-curricular activities, and mature as humanbeings.

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

Cooperate with the UoA Support Association, which isorganized of students' guardians, and support students'
extra curricular activities and their social contribution.
Support activities at Somei House and improve its
facilities to help students develop their sociality throughcommunal living.

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SAD
【SHWS
】

SAD
【SHWS
】

(d-1) In order to reduce student financial burden, annual
tuition was exempted within 2% of the tuition income
budget.
Furthermore, a request to increase the number of
exemptions was made to the prefectural government.
Starting in FY2015, an expansion of the percentage fortuition exemptions to 2.5% was approved.
Further, tuition exemption measures for students whoare victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake were
implemented.
(d-2) Besides commissioning 21 RAs, the active
utilization of the RA system was promoted in order tobuild an environment where students can concentrateon their studies and research activities. The majority ofqualified students are involved in the program. Active
attempts to recruit TAs were also made.
(d-3)
･FY2014 DDP Scholarship Program
Scholarship recipients: 2, Admissions Fee Exemptions:2, Tuition Exemptions: 2･FY2014 International IT Nisshinkan Scholarship
Scholarship recipients: 2, Tuition Exemptions: 2
students･FY2014 Integrated Five-Year Undergraduate-Graduate
Program Scholarship
recipients: 6 (3+2: 3 students, 4+1: 3 students)
Collaborating with the Supporters Association, we
supported the improvement of students' lives andcontribution to society through the Student Association,
Campus Festival, breakfast voucher discounts, Skill
Enhancement Support for TOEIC testing and IT
information processing certification acquisition,
subsidies for job searching and volunteer activities, etc.
Further, by placing Somei House Resident Assistants at
Somei House, we provided guidance and advice forharmonious dorm living to residents. Further, support forthe dorm's own disaster training drills and other activities
was provided.

A

B

f

g

Promote use of the “Lounge for International Exchange
and Informal Discussion” for communication amonginternational students, Japanese students, faculty andadministrative staff members, and for exchange ofvarious information. Also organize events to support
international students.

Work together with the Support Association forInternational Students of the University of Aizu (SAISUA)
and other outside organizations to support international
students.

fg

Increase Japanese language learning materials placed at PS
the Lounge available for checkout, and provide
international students with useful information for living.
As part of support to international students, organize
casual meetings for international/Japanese students,
faculty and administrative staff. Also hold Japanese
language learning seminars.

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

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Students have become familiar with the objectives of
the Office for Strategy of International Programs andLounge for International Exchange and Informal
Discussion. There were approximately 50 consultations
with international students regarding living issues, andwith Japanese students regarding study abroad in
AY2013, and 65 in FY2014, showing a strong increasein activity level. Partially because of the increase ofinternational students seeking employment at Japanesecompanies in Japan and abroad, the number ofcheckouts of Japanese language learning materials
located at the Lounge for international students
increased to 65 in FY2013 (from 60 in FY2013).
Further, at the new student orientation, the "Life in Aizu"
guide that provides information needed for life in Aizu
was used as a measure to provide more information onliving, while also strengthening crisis management inregards to earthquakes. Efforts were also made to help
students build human networks through advisingsessions with Japanese students and more experienced
international students.
For FY2014, in addition to the payment of scholarships(3 students), National Health Insurance subsidies (6students) were paid, and welcome parties were held
twice per year as part of initiatives to support
international students. In addition, SAISUA ran a boothat the Campus Festival, and in March international andJapanese students planned in participating ski trips andother international exchanges, all of which were newendeavors.

A

B

h

Organize occasions for informal discussion andexchange of opinions among international students, local
people and companies.

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

h

The Center for Strategy of International Programs andPS
the Support Association for International Students of the
University f Aizu (SAISUA) shall hold events forinteraction between international students and local
residents to promote international exchange in the local
communities.

（イ） The Junior College
ａ Conduct the "survey regarding student lifestyles" in April JCD
and utilize survey results for support of students'
everyday life.

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FY2014 saw the following primary regional exchanges:･
As part of the Village Revitalization Support Survey,
which utilizes Fukushima Prefecture's programs, morethan 17 exchange events with the people of
Minamiaizu's Nakagoya settlement were held, with total
participation (including repeated participation) of
approximately 250 for all events. Additionally, a reportsummarizing the results of the activities was provided to
the Minamiaizu Regional Development and Promotion
Bureau. (FY2013: 14 events, with total participation of200)･ International students were dispatched 14 times to
Aizuwakamatsu City's Matsunaga Elementary and otherschools. The Office for Strategy of International
Programs organized the activities, and by closely
coordinating with international students and the schools
and other destinations regarding the details of theexchange ahead of time, improved the exchanges andreduced the burden on the international students.･
During the summer and winter UoA Open Campus, theOffice for Strategy of International Programs held anopen house where international students introduced
their countries, while UoA students who went abroadshared their experiences with the local population. ･Invited by the Aizu Wakamatsu International
Association, etc. to events and workshops, Japaneseand international students actively engaged ininternational and other exchanges, promoting diverse
local exchange.Through activities like those above,exchange with local population was deepened and boththe people and foreign international students gained
valuable experience through these exchanges.

The Junior College
Conducted the "survey regarding student lifestyles" inan attempt to grasp the actual living conditions ofstudents. This lead to putting the cafeteria's menu on
the internet, and repairing dorm facilities, etc.

A

B

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d

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

Give students attentive support through office hours,
individual-based consultation/instruction, and out-of-class
instruction

Think of measures to reduce students’ financial strain.

ｂ

ｃ

d

(b-1) Continue to discuss installation of/make requests
JCD
for movable book stacks to store more books and tostrengthen quake resistance of stacks.
(b-2) Open the Library on thirteen Saturdays and extend
the open hours on 150 days a year.
(b-3) Work on better ways to transmit information of theCollege Library through information exchange withlibraries of public junior colleges and promote use of theCollege Library by students.
(b-4) Discuss how to improve the Learning Commons (acommon space for learning).

(b-1) Requested a budget for movable book stacks, but
was unable to purchase them. We will continue to work
towards their implementation, while also discussing theorganization of the library collection.
(b-2) Opened the library on Saturdays and extended its
business hours as planned in order to help students'
learning.
(b-3) Exchanged opinions through the Public JuniorCollege Library Association and Tohoku Region
University Library Association. Among other things, we
introduced books matching a number of different themes
to students in order to encourage students to use thelibrary. (b-4) We discussed how to effectively use thelimited space of the Learning Commons.

(c-1) Members of the Academic Affairs and Welfare
JCD
Services Committee, faculty in charge of seminars, theStudent Counselor and a Counselor work together tosupport students, making use of office hours andindividual-based consultations.
(c-2) Provide information regarding student counseling tofaculty and administrative staff for improvement of thestudent support system.
(c-3) Students, at the time of admission, answer simple
psychological tests. Use those results for students' selfunderstanding.

(c-1) By effectively utilizing the information sharing
system, student advisors from each department, faculty
members, counselors, and administrative staff
collaborated to provide a wide range of support tostudents, from academic issues to daily life issues, andworked to solve the issues of students' college lives.
Further, students were provided with attentive support,with 386 cases of instruction/advising during officehours sessions, and 3,831 outside office hours.
(c-2) Information on student advising was shared withfaculty and administrative staff members in order toimprove the quality of student support.
(c-3) Psychological tests were conducted as part of selfunderstanding at new student guidance sessions.

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

In order to support students requiring financial aid,
strove to improve the tuition reduction/exemption
system. Exempted 15 students (total of 24) from tuition.
Further, continued to implement a tuition
reduction/exemption system for victims of the Great East
Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster, which wasutilized by 20 students (total of 39).

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B

B

B

e

f

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

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

f(e-1） Instruct students to beware of illegal sales
schemes, etc. and how to prevent these troubles.
(e-2) Guidance regarding crime prevention and selfdefense shall be provided by the police.

JCD

Support student club activities through facultyadministration support system.

JCD

イ
イ
イ Specific measures for achieving 100% employment
イ Specific measures for achieving 100% employment（ア） rate for students seeking employment（ア） rate for students seeking employment(ｱ) The University of Aizu(ｱ) The University of Aizu
a Aim to achieve 100% employment rate for students
a Improve the career development environment, so thatseeking employment at private companies throughstudents can find necessary career information by
providing career guidance suitable for individual students
themselves and find suitable careers. This will lead toby creating a database integrating various data regarding
improvement of rates of students who receive informal
students, and constructing a cyber career development
assurance of employment from private companies.
system, using the employability portfolio.

b

For the purpose of developing students’ views towards
professionals, and encouraging them to have future
vision on their career at an early juncture, discussproviding career design education for all students to startin their first year of the enrollment at the Undergraduate
School.

b

Faculty members assigned to the Academic Affairs andWelfare Services Committee and other relevant faculty
members provided support to the student bodyassociation and student clubs, the Campus Festival, andDorm Resident Association.

イ Specific measures for achieving 100% employment
rate for students seeking employment(ｱ) The University of Aizu
SAD Aimed to improve the job offer rate by utilizing a cyber【SHW job-hunting system to help students comprehend theirS】
own employability and design an independent, social
career through Career Design lectures and the Office for
Employment Support's advising activities.
FY2014 Job Placement Rate 92.9% (As of March 19,
2015)

In order to increase students' vocational awareness at an
early juncture of their university life, provide students with SAD【SHW
opportunities to learn practical knowledge and skills
needed in the "real world" at the courses, "Introduction to S】
Computer Science and Engineering," "Career Design I,
II," and Project Based Learning (PBL) course, "Factories
for Experiencing Starting up Ventures."50(e-1) Distributed leaflets at new student guidance
session to inform students about how to avoid being a
victim of malicious business practices.
(e-2) Had police officers talk to students at new student
guidance about crime prevention. Emailed students
about crime prevention and traffic rules as appropriate.

Engineers and managers from companies were invited
to lectures of courses such as Intro. Comp. S&E andCareer Design I/II. By having students tackle social
issues with the guidance of these lecturers, students
were given real-world experiences with businessactivities. This helped them develop the practical abilities
needed to independently work on solving problems andhelped to motivate them as well.

B

B

B

B

c

Enhance small-group IT experience factory in the formof PBL(Project Based Learning), so that students cansolidify the foundation to develop practical ability as
professionals, while learning through hands-on
experiences (including the internship program) and
improving communication ability.

c

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

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While improving the small-class and BPL-based course,"Factories for Experiencing Starting up Ventures," we【SHW actively disseminated information about the courses at
S】
guidance sessions in order to promote participation.
Further, conducted visits to one Fukushima company
and two companies outside of the prefecture. Students
asked questions about the companies, exchanged
opinions, and were motivated to become working
professionals. In regards to the promotion ofinternships, we actively disseminated information on
programs to students. Further, while explaining theimportance of real-world experience during Career
Guidance sessions, we held internship panel
discussions and Internship Cafes with students who
have internship experience. There, students could
discuss and hear experiences, and exchange opinions
about the effectiveness of internships withupperclassmen. This helped promote internshipparticipation.
SAD

B

d

e

Discuss enhancement and improvement of the system
to assist students in their career development byconsolidating activities by faculty members, the Student
Affairs Division and Career Counselors, etc.

Discuss enhancement and improvement of the system
for international students seeking employment at
Japanese companies.

de

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

We strove to improve information sharing relevant to job
placement support by, among other things, requesting【SHW GT supervisors to submit reports on student's career
S】
progress/plans.
Further, the Student Affairs Division and CareerCounselors collaborated to carry out concrete job
placement support activities.
1) Handed out job hunting guidebooks and held seven
Career Guidance sessions (100 students per session)2) As the job hunting period has been moved back threemonths, the on-campus company info sessions normallyheld in December-January were held April-May. In
response to this, we held five "Industry Seminars"(Participation: 31 companies, 193 students) aimed atdeepening students' understanding of industry research,companies, and society to help them make better careerdecisions.
3) The courses Career Design I and II were offered to
2nd and 3rd year undergraduates, aiming to develop asense of professionalism and a strong work ethic froman early juncture.
4) We provided job placement support to students
engaged in job hunting activities by helping students
with their job applications and with interview practice.
Further, our career counselors did mock interviews, andhad a company hold one interview workshop.
Additionally, we visited Tokyo IT companies to develop
potential employers. Finally, individual interviews were
held for all 3rd year students in order to grasp thestudents requiring support.
SAD

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

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nternational students belonging to the International IT
Nisshinkan and other programs who wish to work forJapanese companies were provided with concrete
support to attain that goal. This included providing
information on companies, Japanese language
instruction, help filling out job applications, and mockinterviews.

A

B

f

By reinforcing ties between the Alumni Association andthe 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.

f

Cooperating with the UoA Alumni Association andmaking use of its network to reach our graduates working SAD【SHW
for companies, support students' job searching.
Set up meetings for graduates and enrolled students to S】
exchange information, as one of the approaches of
supporting students' job-seeking activities.

gCreate occasions for our students and faculty members
g At the time of autumn graduation, organize an occasion
to meet and exchange information with persons who were
for information exchange among faculty, Doctoral
previously employed as faculty members at our
graduates and currently-enrolled Doctoral students.
University or who obtained a Master’s/Doctoral degreefrom our University, in order to increase job opportunities
for our graduate students (especially our Doctoral
Program students) at other universities and research（イ） The Junior College（イ） The Junior Collegea Improve the informational environment, so that studentsa Review the manner of transmission of information on
can get useful information for their career development
career development, job-seeking activities, and thethrough the College’s website.
Career Support Center, so that students can get useful
information for their career development through theCollege’s website.
b Promote internship programs and hold seminars byb Further promote internship programs, seminars byinvited lecturers, in order to help students have long-term
lecturers invited from outside of the College and onvision for their careers.
campus lectures.

c

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

cLecturers invited from government research institutions
provided information on the hiring of PhD students.
【SHW Further, Career Meetings where UoA faculty spoke on
S】
their own experiences were held.

B

SAD

JCD

JCD

Under the leadership of Career Counselors and the
JCD
Career Support Center, increase the number of job
offers, contact companies for information exchange, andaccumulate employment information of the College's
graduates.

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In order to leverage UoA alumni regarding job
placement support for current students, we actively
engaged in information exchanges with alumni at alumni
meetings and company information sessions.
Additionally, through company tours and visits arrangedby alumni (companies visited: 3, participants: 50),
current students were able to directly exchange opinionswith alumni.
Further, encouraged alumni to actively participate in
Career Design and industry research and, among otherthings, to exchange opinions with current students,
leading to increased motivation in their job search
activities.

(イ） Junior College
Improved the operational handling of the internal
website in regards to career information, updates aboutcareer activity status, etc. to advise students on theircareer path.
In regards to internships, responding to wide range ofstudent needs regarding geographical location andindustry type, the Career Support Center lead an effort
to expand the number of available internship programs.
Further, the course "Career Development," wasenriched with the inviting guest speakers as well as
external lecturers. We also revised the short-term
internal lecture courses, etc.
Our Career Support Center and Career Counselors, etc.
developed new potential job placements. We carried out
information exchanges and visits to businesses, Hello
Work, Fukushima Employment Support Center, etc.
Further, we conducted a survey of companies that hired
graduates to gather information.

B

B

A

A

d

e

Aim at the goal of an employment rate of 100% of
students who seek employment through attentive careerdevelopment support according to individual students’
vocational aptitude.

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

eProvide the latest information regarding job-seeking
JCD
activities' trend to students, while giving guidance to them
depending on their aptitude and status of their activities in
an appropriate manner.

Career Counselors, Career Advisors, etc. provided
students with individual consultations, provided
guidance to students who had not found jobs yet, andheld employment examination seminars and mock tests
as needed.
Job placement rate: ９９.２％（Finalized in May）

Provide students aiming to acquire licenses andcertificates with advice on course planning and careerdevelopment.

Academic Affairs and Welfare Services Committee
Members and instructors of courses required for
acquiring certifications provided detailed course planningand career advice to students seeking professions that
require licenses/certifications.

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JCD

A

B

3. Evaluation by Item
SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN (THE 2ND TERM)

FY 2014ANNUAL PLAN
Status of Achievement and Reasons

Evaluation

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

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Item 2. Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Research

Item 2. Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Research

Ａ

6

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19

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0

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0

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

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3

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14

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0

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0

ア

ア The University of Aizu

アア The University of Aizu

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ア The University of Aizu

Division (ｱ-1) (Computer Science Division)（ア） World-leading research in the field of computer science （ア） (ｱ-1) (Computer Science Division)Headand engineering will be further promoted to create results
Modeling of quantum computing and development ofProfessors in this division have worked very hard both inhaving a major impact on relevant fields.
next generation computing elements; Development ofteaching and research. In 2014 alone, we havenew technologies for cryptography and steganography;
published at least 23 major journal papers (no counting
Mathematical and computer modeling, simulation, andmany papers that have been accepted) and 33 major
development of new methodologies for solving complex
international conference papers in areas related toproblems (e.g. heart modeling, social modeling, and airsparse representation, blind source separation, cloudradiation modeling); Big data modeling and brain
computing, quantum many-body system analysis,modeling, and proposal of core technologies for intelligent
probability theory, stochastic processes, homotopy,
computing (e.g. efficient information/knowledge
combinatorics, coding theory, human control overacquisition/management), intelligent services (e.g.
unstable systems, modeling of graphene based optimal
context-aware cloud computing and internet ofmodulators, encryption and steganography,
things(IoT)), and intelligent spaces (situation-aware smart
management and analysis of large-scale data,room, smart office, and smart city).
computational awareness, two-stage compensator based
optimal control, neural network ensembles, evolutionary
algorithms, and so on. We have also successfullyorganized two IEEE sponsored international conferencesin France and the USA, written/edited 2 books, andreceived 6 awards from different organizations.

(ｱ-2) (Computer Engineering Division)
Pioneering research shall be conducted, with a focus on
innovative computing which will promote advancement ofcomputer science and engineering, such as highperformance computing, advanced network technology,
and devices and platforms for supporting HPC and IoT.
Especially, researches on adaptive many-core computing
systems, wearable devices and computing, wirelesscommunication networks, and software defined sensor
networks shall be conducted.

55(ｱ-2) (Computer Engineering Division)
The division of computer engineering conducted
research and development of advanced network
technology, computer architectures and systems forsupporting HPC and IoT. Mainly researches on adaptive
many-core systems, wearable devices, wirelesscommunication networks, and software defined sensor
networks were conducted. Professors of the DivisionB
filed 3 patents, and published 54 journal papers and 73
conference papers. They organized several scientificactivities including, IEEE 8th International Symposiumon Embedded Multicore/Many-core Systems-on-chip(MCSoC-14), and NEST-2014, Sept. 23-25, 2014,
University of Aizu.

(ｱ-3) (Information Systems Division)
The Information Systems Division will conduct researchand development of new approaches, methods, software,and devices for the acquisition, processing, storage anddissemination of visual, video, audio, textual, musical,
and numerical information including graphics andmultimedia, biomedical information technology,
databases and data mining, software engineering,human-computer interfaces, and industrial applications.
The Division activities include projects exploring big data
analytics, cloud-based databases for queries by healthcare workers, human support systems for rescue robots,
mobile ambient systems for integrating personal control
and public display, and application platforms in
multipurpose distributed environments for various
applications and tsunami modeling.

（イ） Conduct research to contribute to “formation of a local society （イ） Further promote strategic research and CAIST-initiated RC
where sustainable development is possible” (including
research. Also, towards Fukushima's revitalization,
agricultural fields), a theme which has been assigned topromote research associated with post-quake
Fukushima Prefecture as well as the world in the 21st century,
reconstruction utilizing IT in the areas of M2M networks,
and to “assistance for revitalization and reconstruction from thebig data analysis, information security, renewable energy,
Great East Japan Earthquake” (including research areas on
etc. To this end, the University of Aizu Revitalization
renewable energy). In order to realize such research,Center (inaugurated in March 2013) shall take a central
encourage University faculty members to have highrole. Furthermore, continue the "revitalization category" in
professional awareness as researchers.
the internal research funds in order to help raise faculty's
awareness for making contributions as a researcher.

56(ｱ-3) (Information Systems Division)
Faculty and students in the Information Systems Divisionperformed research and development on newtechniques for applications of information technology,
exploring novel hardware and software for theacquisition, processing, storage and dissemination ofmultimodal data.
Particular strengths include biomedical sensing andsignal processing, computer graphics and image
processing, audio signal processing, mobile computing,enterprise web systems, and robotics.
In FY2014, faculty in the Information Systems Divisionpublished (at least) 26 journal papers, 113 conference
papers, and 9 book chapters or books.
We organized several local conferences, includingIEEE MCSoC: Int. Symp. on Embedded Multicore/Manycore Systems-on-Chip,
CCLS: Int. Wkshp. on Cloud Computing based eLearning Systems,
the Japan – Russia Joint Wkshp. on Applications inInformation Technology,
ISSM: Int. Symp. on Spatial Media,
Symp. on Biomedical Engineering to Support Active
Aging of Senior Citizen,
DNIS: 10th Int. Wkshp. on Databases in Networked
Information Systems,
and the ACM ICPC Asia Aizu Regional Contest.
We need to further strengthen such areas, includingemphasizing extension into related areas such as big
data, scientific and information visualization, security,
cloud computing, and advanced network technology(IoT: internet of things).
In the framework of “Industry-University Innovation
Promotion Project”, subsidized by METI, research was
conducted in the fields related to post-disasterreconstruction by utilizing ICT, such as M2M network,
big data analysis, information security, energy
management systems, with Project Manager (PM) andResearch Administrator (RA) of the UoA Revitalization
Center taking the lead.
The “Revitalization Category” was maintained from FY
2013 and relevant proposals were invited for the
category in the "FY 2014 Competitive Research Funds"of the internal research funds to raise awareness about
the post-disaster revitalization among internal
researchers.
【Revitalization Category: 4 accepted out of 7 proposals】

B（ウ） Prioritize invitation of researchers who have knowledge
and skills necessary for research mentioned in (ｲ) above
to promote “one and only” and pioneering research withcreativity and originality.

（ウ） We have invited external researchers in the field of
renewable energy through the MEXT-supported"Regional Innovation Strategy Support Program", bywhich UoA has been subsidized since August 2012. In
FY 2014, start technological R&D needed formaintenance and operation of functions for feasibility
study, aiming at future commercialization.

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UoA has been subsidized by the MEXT for the "Regional
Innovation Strategy Support Program" since August of
2012. In FY 2014, invited two external researchers
having knowledge and skills necessary for R&D in thefield of renewable energy and worked on “R&D on smart
grid information infrastructure to realize sustainable
recycling society.”* Project period: FY 2012 to FY 2016
In FY 2014, UoA promoted an experimental proof
project utilizing the functions of the information
infrastructure developed by the end of FY 2013, incooperation with the relevant research organizations,such as National Institute of Advanced Industrial Scienceand Technology (AIST) and Fukushima University.
Taking into account feedback obtained from the project,
functions were improved for better operation.

（エ） Strategic Researcha. Innovative Computing
Research and development of advanced technology,
especially key components for supercomputers, such asparallel processing, compiler, Graphical Processing Unit
(GPU), etc.

b. Advanced Network Technology
Research and verification for “Internet of Things (IoT)”, a
future form of the Internet, which will enable us tocommunicate with and control “things”（エ） Strategic Research

Strategic Researchaa. Innovative Computing
CAS
Conduct R&D to design and evaluate a new energy
efficient processor for high performance computing
system and investigate several applications of parallel
computing platforms notably GPUs. Focus will be doneon the design, implementation and evaluation of the highprecision arithmetic operations, acceleration of tsunamimodeling applications, and matrix based algorithms.

In 2014, we have started the development of Tsunami
modeling for MIC and GPU parallel architectures. In
addition, we designed prototype of a scalable arrayprocessor with local network-on-chip (NoC) architecture.
We did publish the work on parallel N-body simulations,high-precision arithmetic processor for high energy
physics, optical NoC architecture and evaluation of
matrix based algorithm on parallel computers. In
summary, our team has published 3 journal papers, 2patents, 10 international conference papers, 5presentations in domestic workshop, and 2 papers justsubmitted for publication in journals.

b. Advanced Network Technology
Conduct research and verification for “Internet of Things(IoT)”, a future form of the Internet, which will enablepeople to communicate with and control “things.”
Specially, researches on Internet of Wearable Things,
adaptive scalable communication systems, and vehicle
network communication shall be conducted.

1. published over 10 high-quality journal papers in IEEE
Transactions series
2. one protopye completed and the other in progress onschedule
3. secured over 8M internal funding on IoT and 30M x 2(Japan & USA) external funding for the next three years
4. two junior faculty members trained from the team
5. tight colloboration with local and national industry withfunded research on IoT
6. the developed prototype attracted intrest from NTT forother big national project

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c. Advanced Software Technology
Research and construction of an application platform in
multi-purpose distributed environment for various
applications by combination of heterogeneous softwareand information components

d. Cloud Computing
Research and verification of cloud concept that
information services and application services will be
provided for users by using computing resources
spreading on the Internet（オ） Emphasized fields at the Research Center for Advanced
Information Science and Technology (CAIST)cdc. Advanced Software Technology
CAS
Conduct research and development of the multi-purposed
Programming Platform combining human-centric design
patterns, service-oriented architecture and visualization ofprograms and data. In framework of this platforms, theresearch will also be mainly focused on designing Multiresolution High-performance Tsunami Modeling tools ande-Learning Arena.

d. Cloud ComputingCAS
In AY2014, prototype services, which utilize the functionof the proposed messaging infrastructure will be
implemented and their performance and the performanceof the infrastructure itself will be evaluated. We willcontinue to conduct and enhance an intelligent
infrastructure based on our messaging infrastructure forsecure cloud service providing. The applications for
Smart Grid, energy management systems, healthcare
information infrastructure, regional information andknowledge infrastructure, and their related services andsystems. The project will study an intelligent
infrastructure that proactively provides loosely-coupledintegration of services and contents, message
aggregation, message filtering, message mediation andso on. The project will collaborate with other projects,
including Fukushima Regional Innovation project,
Innovation from collaboration between industry andacademia, and so on.

（オ） Emphasized fields at the Research Center for Advanced
Information Science and Technology (CAIST)58

In 2014, the original multi-grid algorithm for the tsunami
propagation computations from the initial source to thecoastline has been developed using switching ofcomputational grids with different spatial resolutions
including deep-ocean and a shallow shelf of the
Fukushima coast. The experiments provided
demonstrated the good stability of the method even for
digital bathymetry sets were taken or developed using
different sources. The research was also focused on
improving the *AIDA language constructs and cognitive
features, developing editors/browsers and code
generators as well as testing of the environment
usability. We also continued the design of the VMVCbased programming technology reducing the developer’s efforts and supporting the design process by
programming teams of medium and small size. We also
provided a comparison with related well-known design
patterns as well as included this methodology in the
Software Engineering Course. In FY 2014, we publishedfour journal and twenty conference papers.

In 2014 AY, peer-reviewd six international conference
papers and one journal paper have been published.
Additionally one internaional conference paper and threedomestic conference papers were publishd. Two otherinternational conference papers and two journal papers
are under review. The results of an experimental
messaging infrastructure was enhanced and several
simple implementations are constructed. Fukushima
Regional Innovation project and JST regional healthcare
infrastrucure are beeing performed. Four sub-projects ofFukushima Regional Innovation project including somejoint research projects between several universities and
AIST were started. We have started a new project for
Cyber-Physical Enterprise Integration including Smart
Grid, Regional Energy Management, Cloud for Robots
and so forth. Consequently, we have achieved all
expected results of AY2014.

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Emphasized fields at the Research Center for Advanced Information Science and Technology (CAIST)

a. Aizu Research Cluster for Space Science (ARC-Space)
Serve as a hub institute which provides software forgeoinformatics, geographic information system (GIS) andprobe assistance used in the space frontier project in the fieldof space development of Japan, by utilization of our University’s innovativeness in information science.

a

Aim to serve as a hub institute which provides software Cluster
for geoinformatics, geographic information system (GIS) Leader
and probe assistance used in the space frontier project in
the field of space development of Japan, by utilization of
our University’s innovativeness in information science.

(1) Related to “Kaguya”: Newly obtained Kakenhi-KibanC (Research Representative (RR): Yoshiko Ogawa) andKiban-B (RR: Makiko Otake (JAXA), Member
Researcher (MR): Chikatoshi Honda) Related to“Daichi”: subsidized by Fukushima Foundation for the
Advancement of Science and Education (RR: Affiliate
Yashuhiro Hisada, MR: Demura, Ogawa, Hirata) Related
to “Hayabusa 2”: Continually subsidized with KakenhiKiban-B (RR: Naru Hirata, MR: Demura)(2) Started the common use of the “Gekkou” on-line GIS
platform service to distribute latest calibrated spectral
data from “Kaguya”.
(3) On December 3, “Hayabusa 2” was successfullylaunched. The UoA was announced in particular by
JAXA as an institute cooperating in the development of“Minerva 2”, the lander. Research activities related to
Hayabusa 2 Project are continually conducted by
Demura, Kitasato, and Hirata as Primary Investigator(PI) or in similar positions, and by Honda and Ogawa as
co-investigators.
(4) Four research meetings and hackathons, etc. were
held with participants invited from outside the UoA: 1)
Hayabusa 2 Near-infrared Spectrometer Team researchmeeting, 2) an asteroid exploration seminar with aninvited NASA researcher, 3) space hackathon, and 4)
space ideathon.
(5) Continued the activities to invite an archive sciencecore data center. Our application for Universities asCollaborative Research Centers with JAXA is underreview continuously from the previous fiscal year.
Items (1) and (4) were not included as plans to beachieved, but reported as multiple new events which
took place.
Item (3) was reported due to the extraordinarily favorable
handling of our university as an institute cooperating in
the development, which we judged it as our success.

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b. Aizu Research Cluster for Local Environment andInformatics (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”bPromote research on innovative environmental
informatics and development of environment prediction
technology, making use of our University's knowledge of
information science technology.

Cluster (1) As part of the project for energy management
Leader systems in one of the “University-Industry Innovation

Promotion Projects (FY2012-2014),” research for
insolation calculation by using CReSS (Cloud Resolving
Storm Simulator) was conducted toward promotion ofsolar energy generation in all areas in Fukushima
Prefecture. We made it possible to predict insolation twodays ahead with a maximum error of 15% (RMS (rootmean square)) in the simulation with the horizontal
resolution of 2km even under the worst condition. (withFujitsu, Ltd.)(2) In order to achieve higher resolution predictions, we
make alterations to CReSS to make multi-scale analysis
possible. Although it is still in the trial phase, 1km
gridded areas (Tohoku areas) were embedded in part of
the horizontal resolution of 5km. It was determined thatthe stable calculation and the improvement in thecalculation accuracy became possible as expected. The
altered simulator will be publicly available as an opensource version.
(3) Research on prediction of renewable energy (windand solar energy) is being conducted. (with AIST)(4) A multi-scale model which enables coupling of the
global season forecasting model and CReSS. The
Indian monsoon season was forecast with highresolution. (IITM)(5) In relation with rain phenomena in Japan, conductedcollaborative research on their mechanism andpredictability. (with JAMSTIC)(6) Research on early warning systems against firedisaster and smog in South-East is being conducted.
(APCC)(7) Research and development of a system to monitor
the amount of water vapor in the air in the Aizu area byutilizing high-accuracy and reasonable GNNS receivers
has been conducted.
(8) Collaborative research on weather phenomenon in
the mid-latitude areas is conducted (with the Universityof Tokyo).
Two conference papers, 10 presentations at conferences(presented five papers at conferences, two invitedlectures out of seven presentations at international
conferences, and three at domestic conferences), twoproject reports.
External research funding obtained: 24.10 million yen
Organized and implemented two international
conferences and one domestic conference.

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Ac. Aizu Research Cluster for Medical Engineering andInformation (ARC-Medical)
Promotion of research on medicine and its related fields,
taking advantage of our University’s strength in the field of
information science, in cooperation with Fukushima Medical
University and other educational/research institutes, medical
institutes, administrative agencies inside and outside thePrefecture（カ） Conduct research on cutting-edge technology forrenewable energy and on Smart Grid IT.

c1) Collaborate with Fukushima Medical University in Cell Cluster
Leader
Biology and Lung Surgery, The Institute of Medical
Science of The University of Tokyo in Cancer Research,
Teikyo University in Emergency Medicine; Tohoku
University in the study of atrial fibrillation, Toho University
in cardiac device therapies; R&D companies; andinternational institutions; 2) Continue working on andexpanding research in applications of pattern recognition,
image analysis and signal processing for medicine andbiology; 3) Applications for external research funding; and
4) Training research students and mentoring postdoc
researchers.

（カ） UoA has been subsidized by the MEXT-supported
CAS"Regional Innovation Strategy Support Program" sinceAugust 2012, and inviting external researchers. In thisprogram, we started R&D in the field of renewable energy
with those researchers, as well as universities within
Fukushima, the National Institute of Advanced Scienceand Technology, etc. UoA is in charge of smart grid
information infrastructure. In FY 2014, start technologicalR&D needed for maintenance and operation of functions
for feasibility study, aiming at future commercialization.

1) Collaboration with Fukushima Medical University on
PET-CT lung cancer diagnosis with the Department of
Chest Surgery, Division of Surgery; and cellular
dynamics with the Cell Biology Department have been
well under way.
2) Collaboration with The Institute of Medical Science of
The University of Tokyo in Cancer Research, Teikyo
University in Emergency Medicine; and Chaos
Technology Research Lab in mental health haveresulted in a number of publications and national andinternational invited talks.
3) Collaboration with Toho University Ohashi Medical
Center on the computer simulation of implantablecardioverter-defibrillator with the Grant-in-aid basic
research-C from JSPS.
4) Collaboration with Fukuoka University on thecomputer simulation of atrial fibrillation related to TRPM4
ion channel.
5) International collaboration with CSIRO in Australia has
been productive and resulted in several publications.
6) Publications in FY2014: 1 invited book chapter, 19
SCI journal papers, 14 major conference papers.

(Re-posting)
UoA has been subsidized by the MEXT for the "Regional
Innovation Strategy Support Program" since August of
2012. In FY 2014, invited two external researchers
having knowledge and skills necessary for R&D in thefield of renewable energy and worked on “R&D on smart
grid information infrastructure to realize sustainable
recycling society.”* Project period: FY 2012 to FY 2016
In FY 2014, UoA promoted an experimental proof
project utilizing the functions of the information
infrastructure developed by the end of FY 2013, incooperation with the relevant research organizations,such as National Institute of Advanced Industrial Scienceand Technology (AIST) and Fukushima University.
Taking into account feedback obtained from the project,
functions were improved for better operation.

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（キ） Heighten market value of research achievements
through acquisition of patent rights and technology
transfer, while effectively managing intellectual property
belonging to the University.

（キ） Promote patent filing of research seeds. At the sameCAS
time, effectively manage intellectual property belonging to
the University and promote technology transfer ofUniversity-owned patents by matching research seeds
with needs of companies and by introducing researchseeds to companies.

Effectively operated and managed intellectual properties
belonging to the university. In order to heighten market
value of research achievements through acquisition ofpatent rights and technology transfer, conductedactivities listed below to promote technology transfer ofour patents:
1. Promotion of patent filings of research seeds(1) Patents filed: 1 case (5 in FY 2013)(2) Examination requests: 2 cases (9 in FY 2013)(3) Patents obtained: 2 cases (4 in FY 2013)
The number of patent felle below that of FY2014
because there was no overseas application this fiscal
year.
2. Matching of research seeds with company needs(1) Participation in technological exhibitions: 9 (9 in FY
2013)(2) Organized the UoA New Technology Seminar in
Fukushima in collaboration with the partner financialorganizations in Koriyama. Taking into account thecommercial viability, four UoA faculty members gave
explanations on their technological seeds to companies
in Fukushima, etc., for which patent applications havebeen filed. (40 participants)

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3. Introduction of research seeds
Published the “AY 2013 the University of Aizu
Collection of Research Seeds” to introduce our researchseeds, distributed to organizations concerned andutilized it for seeds and needs matching activities
mentioned above, while disseminating information on
our seeds on the UBIC Website.
(Reference) Status of technological transfer- FY 2014 patent rights: 1 case with income of 756,000yen（ク） Aim to increase the number of papers accepted by major （ク）international conferences and major journals on acontinuing basis within the period of the Mid-term Goals
for the 2nd term.

Support faculty in applying for research projects.

CAS

Promptly sent information on external researchfunds/subsidies including "Kakenhi" to faculty via e-mailand by posting on the bulletin boards in front of the
Research Quadrangles. Upon request, supported faculty
in preparation of application forms for external researchfunds.
○ The number of on-campus announcements regarding
external research funds in FY 2013: 10 (FY 2013: 10)イ

イ The Junior College

イイ The Junior College

イ The Junior College

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（ア） Carry out fundamental research to improve education ateach Department. Also work on solution of regional
issues through industry-government-citizen-university
collaboration to rejuvenate local regions andcommunities.

（ア） (ｱ-1) In order to improve educational contents of courses JCD
in each Department and those for which each Department
is secondarily responsible, carry out research on both
fundamentals and applications.
(ｱ-2) Compile research results in the form of "Research
Proceedings" and "Collection of Research Seeds," andpost them on the College's website, etc. Utilize research
results for rejuvenation of local regions in collaboration
with local communities and companies.
(ｱ-3) The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities
shall conduct various programs in collaboration withindustries, governments, and/or citizens, and contributeto rejuvenation of local regions and communities throughresearch to solve local issues by utilizing each
Department's student-participatory and hands-on
education.
ウウ
ウ The University of Aizu and the Junior College
ウ
The University of Aizu and the Junior College（ア） (ｱ) The University of Aizu（ア） (ｱ)ａRegarding innovative research fields requiring crossa
Support CAIST's cross-disciplinary research projects, as CAS
disciplinary efforts, recognize them as priority fields,
well as R&D to be conducted by the University of Aizu
establish support systems and improve R&D environment
Revitalization Center (established in March 2013) toward
thereto.
Fukushima's revitalization.

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Provide assistance in participation in international
conferences by faculty members, and in organizing
international workshops, symposiums, and international
conferences at the University, in order to publicize andshare research results with society.

（イ） (ｲ) The Junior CollegebSupport international conferences and workshops
organized by faculty members.

（イ） (ｲ) The Junior CollegePS(ｱ-1) In order to improve educational contents of courses
in each department and those which each department issecondarily responsible for, both fundamental andapplied research was carried out.
(ｱ-2) Compiled research results in the form of "Research
Proceedings" and "Collection of Research Seeds," andposted them on the College's website.
(ｱ-3) The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities
conducted various programs in collaboration withindustry, government, and/or citizens in the framework of
research to solve local issues for each department's
student-participatory and hands-on education, striving to
rejuvenate local regions and communities.

ウ The University of Aizu and the Junior College(ｱ)
Research proposals in the Revitalization Category of the
FY 2014 Competitive Research Funds were invited toraise awareness about the post-disaster revitalization
among internal researchers.
【Revitalization Category: 4 accepted out of 7
applications】
The Office for Strategies of International Programs(OSIP) assisted to organize eight international
conferences in FY 2014. Specifically, assisting
researchers with visa acquisition and providing themwith travel expenses (21 researchers). Information oninternational conferences scheduled for AY 2014 wasposted on the OSIP website and released through mass
media. As a result of the efforts made to disseminate
information, MSScC2014 appeared in several
newspapers. People from partner companies ofcollaborative research and from municipal governments
as well as those related to education and research
participated in conferences. This means that we widely
spread research achievements in and out of theuniversity, benefiting society.
(ｲ) The Junior College

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Through utilization of human resources, promoteresearch projects having distinctive features.

a(a-1) Under the leadership of the Center for Rejuvenation JCD
of Local Communities, collaborate with local
industry/governments/citizens/academia, and promoteresearch project on common issues, taking into
consideration regional characteristics.
(a-2) Effectively use the Center's researcher system andpromote research projects.
(a-3) Promote research projects by updating andimproving the "Collection of Research Seeds" and "List of
Off-campus Public Lectures and Introduction of
Lecturers."(a-4) In order to promote research projects, aim tosucceed in the MEXT's "AY2014 Program for Promotionof Making Universities the Center of Communities(COC)."

64(a-1) The JCD promoted the FY 2014 collaborative
projects with local organizations (industry, government,
and citizens), featuring regional characteristics such as1) the Enjoy Fukushima’s Goodies (and cheer yourselfup) Project, 2) the More Local Produce for School
Lunches Project, 3) the Aizu downtown art project "Aizulacquer ware festival 2014" exhibition, 4) the regional
welfare planning survey project, 5) the Green t ourism
project.
(a-2) Assigned two special researchers to the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities for off-campus
seminars.
(a-3) Updated the "Collection of Research Seeds" andthe "List of Off-campus Public Lectures and Introductionof Lecturers", posted them on the JCD's Website anddistributed these copies to related organizations such as
the Steering/Promotion Committee for the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities (with 43
organization from industries, academic institutions,
governments, and communities participating as
members).
(a-4) Our proposal was not selected for the MEXT's"AY2014 Program for Promotion of Making Universities
the Center of Communities (COC)." But the preparationof the proposal provided us with good opportunity toreaffirm the important roles of the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities.

B3. Evaluation by Item
SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN (THE 2ND TERM)

FY 2014ANNUAL 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

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Item 2. Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Research Item 2. Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Research

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(2) Measures for achievement of goals regarding improvement ofsystems, etc. for promotion of research(2) Measures for achievement of goals regarding improvement ofsystems, etc. for promotion of researchアア ア The University of Aizu
ア The University of Aizu（ア） In order to connect research activities and society（ア） Proactively aim to acquire external funds by promoting
systematically and strategically, with the UBIC as a core
the matching between research seeds and needs fromorganization, promote projects with high social needs andthe industry conducted by UBIC faculty, and by creating
obtain external research funds proactively.
and promoting social needs-oriented projects incollaboration with the UoA Revitalization Center.

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ア The University of Aizu
With two UBIC faculty members playing a central role,
worked on matching activities between our researchseeds and companies’ needs, while organizing
technological explanation meetings for companies, etc.
Organized the UoA New Technology Seminar in
Fukushima in collaboration with the partner financialorganizations in Koriyama. Taking into account thecommercial viability, four UoA faculty members gave
explanations on their technological seeds to companies
in Fukushima, etc., for which patent applications havebeen filed. (40 participants)B（イ） 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 shallcooperatively work for students. Discuss establishment of amore efficient counseling system.

（イ） In each cluster at the Research Center for Advanced
Information Science and Technology (CAIST), conduct
pioneering research, free from the existing researchboundaries, in order to respond to permanent research
themes and social needs.

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Reflecting the opinions of the advisory board members
within each cluster, steadily built more and moreachievements through 1) participation in planningnational space exploration projects, 2) conducting
meteorological research, and 3) the collaborative
research projects with Fukushima Medical University.
Promoted the activities and achievements of the CAIST
through publication of papers and proactive information
provision on our website to research communities andthe general public.
Two regulations concerning CAIST were established:
1) A regulation concerning the CAIST organization andeach cluster, and 2) a regulation concerning theestablishment of a panel which examines theestablishment of new clusters, abolishment of existingclusters, and matters regarding faculty members’
affiliation with CAIST. Thus, the CAIST’s operation
system was clarified.
The panel examined the establishment anddiscontinuation of clusters to reflect social needs,
including the establishment of a new cluster regarding
robotics, information and engineering.
<Major external research funds>- Kakenhi Basic B and other- Subsidy from Fukushima Foundation for the
Advancement of Science and EducationB

<Major research activities of FY 2014>
ARC-Space: Started operation of the most recent GIS
platform for the lunar exploration satellite . Conducted
research and development related to “Hayabusa 2”
project in cooperation with JAXA.
ARC-Environment: Research was conducted in thefollowing three areas; 1) insolation calculation by using
CReSS (Cloud Resolving Storm Simulator), 2)
renewable energy calculation (wind and solar electricity),and 3) high-resolution forecasting of the Indian monsoon
season.
ARC-Medical: In cooperation with Fukushima Medical
University, conducted research on cell dynamics.
Conducted research in mental hygiene in cooperation
with the Institute of Medical Science, the University ofTokyo and Teikyo University. Collaborative research
was also conducted with some other institutions both
home and abroad.

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（ウ） Based on the University of Aizu Intellectual Property Strategy,enhance the system to provide University faculty with
instructions, advice and/or consultation regarding intellectual
property, in order to promote patent application resulting fromfaculty’s research seeds and effectively manage intellectual
property belonging to the University.

（ウ） Help deepen faculty's understanding of intellectualCAS
property through instructions, advice and/or consultation
provided by UBIC, promote patent applications ofresearch seeds and effectively manage/operateintellectual property belonging to the University.

The number of consultation in UBIC asked by faculty
members was 14 cases, increased by 5 cases
compared to FY2013.
(re-posting)
Effectively operated and managed intellectual properties
belonging to the university. In order to heighten market
value of research achievements through acquisition ofpatent rights and technology transfer, conductedactivities listed below to promote technology transfer ofour patents:
1. Promotion of patent filings of research seeds(1) Patents filed: 1 case (5 in FY 2013)(2) Examination requests: 2 cases (9 in FY 2013)(3) Patents obtained: 2 cases (4 in FY 2013)
The number of patent felle below that of FY2014
because there was no overseas application this fiscal
year.
2. Matching of research seeds with company needs(1) Participation in technological exhibitions: 9 (9 in FY
2013)(2) Organized the UoA New Technology Seminar in
Fukushima in collaboration with the partner financialorganizations in Koriyama. Taking into account thecommercial viability, four UoA faculty members gave
explanations on their technological seeds to companies
in Fukushima, etc., for which patent applications havebeen filed. (40 participants)
3. Introduction of research seeds
Published the “AY 2013 the University of Aizu
Collection of Research Seeds” to introduce our researchseeds, distributed to organizations concerned andutilized it for seeds and needs matching activities
mentioned above, while disseminating information on
our seeds on the UBIC Website.
(Reference) Status of technological transfer- FY 2014 patent rights: 1 case with income of 756,000
yen

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B

（エ） Allocate internal research funds, taking into accountresearch fields regarded as emphasized goals of the
University.

イ

イ The Junior College（ア） In order to support research which can flexibly respondto diversifying needs, review the support
organization/system and research schemes, and create
the environment which promotes effective and efficientresearch activities.

（エ） For research in the fields designated as prioritized areas CAS
in the Mid-term Plans, set up a special allocation
category in competitive research funds. After carefulselection of research themes, allocate funds toappropriate research.

イイ The Junior College（ア） With the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities JCD
taking the leading role, createorganizations/systems/research schemes which can
flexibly respond to diversifying needs, in order tocontribute to development of local communities incooperation with industry, government and citizens.

（イ） Review the research schemes, in order to fully make use （イ） Taking into account societal changes includingof the College’s wide-ranging fields of specialization,
revitalization support, flexibly operate research schemes
including studies on industry, management, designing,towards resolution of issues, while discussing how to
information, environments, local administration, nutrition,utilize project research fully making use of the College’s
cookery, health and welfare, childcare and nursing care,wide-ranging fields of specialization, and how to shareetc.
local issues and promote local collaboration.

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JCD

For the FY 2015 UoA Competitive Research Funding,the Mid-term Plan Category was established in the fields
designated as Strategic Research, etc., and applications
were invited for the promotion of research.
< Mid-term Plan Category: 5 out of 5 applications were
accepted.>
All applications were accepted in FY 2014 and thepriority allocation policy was used for the budget
allocation.
イ The Junior College
In order to precisely understand needs of the local
communities and to flexibly respond to them, the methodof operation of the Center for Rejuvenation of Local
Communities was reviewed and members of theSteering/Promotion Committee for the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities exchanged opinions
on issues of the local communities. Our proposal was
not selected for the MEXT's "AY2014 Program for
Promotion of Making Universities the Center ofCommunities (COC)." But the preparation of the
proposal provided us with a good opportunity to discussand reaffirn the important roles of the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities. As a result new
budget was requested in order to improve project
research hereafter.
Revitalization assistance projects (Learning Support
Project, Kids’ College) were implemented throughflexible operation of the research system.
With research project proposals accepted for the internal
competitive research funding (5 for the Revitalization
Category, 2 for the Competitive Research Funding, 8 for
the Strategic Research Category), substantial research
activities were conducted.
The Competitive Research Funding for the UoA andJCD were integrated in an effort for further improvement.

B

A

A

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

（エ） Regarding intellectual property, the Center for Rejuvenation of
Local Communities shall be responsible for management andadministration, taking into consideration characteristics ofresearch results.

（ウ） With outside training programs and the internal
JCD
competitive research funds (including the revitalization
category), support faculty’s diversified research activities.

（エ） Discuss how to realize a better management andoperation of intellectual property at the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities.

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JCD

With research project proposals accepted for the internal
competitive research funding (5 for the Revitalization
Category, 2 for the Competitive Research Funding, 8 for
the Strategic Research Category), a variety of research
projects conducted by faculty members were assisted,
research and study for reconstruction plans, research tosupport children's dietary habits, supervision
implementation plans in the prefecture, for example.

The Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities
looked into how they design regional activities in thecommissioned projects, manage/operate intellectual
property such as works awarded in competitions whichwere created through practical and hands-on education,
etc.

A

B

3. Evaluation by Item
SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN (THE 2ND TERM)

FY 2014ANNUAL PLAN

I Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Improvement of
the Quality of Education/Research Conducted at the University
3. Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Contribution to
Item Local Communities(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding collaboration andcooperation with local communities, etc.

I Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Improvement of
the Quality of Education/Research Conducted at the University
3. Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Contribution to
Item Local Communities(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding collaboration andcooperation with local communities, etc.

アア

Evaluation

Status of Achievement and Reasons

The University of Aizu

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The University of Aizu

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Ａ

6

Ｂ

14

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0

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0

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6

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11

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0

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0

ア The University of Aizu（ア） Establish fundamental policies regarding contribution to
local communities.

（ア） Make efforts to publicize the “University of Aizu Regional CAS
Contribution Policy,” which was established in FY 2013. PS
PPRAlong with the dissemination of the “University of Aizu
Regional Contribution Policy” by continuously posting it on our
official website, implemented various efforts based on thepolicy.

（イ） As a university open to local communities, promote
opening of University facilities for use by the generalpublic.

（イ） (ｲ-1) Based on the agreement concluded with Okuma
Town Educational Board, open facilities to Okuma
Town's elementary/junior high schools whenevernecessary.(MS)(ｲ-2) Publicize the "UoA's facilities use system" throughthe University website to increase use by the generalpublic.
Also, discuss how to increase the number of facilities
open to the general public. (MS)(ｲ-3) Maintain athletic facilities in good condition andpromote use by local people. (SAD)(ｲ-4) Provide the open space of UBIC as a venue forpromotion of university-industry collaboration andinteractions with the local communities. (CAS)(ｲ-1) Based on the agreement concluded with Okuma Town
Educational Board, continuously opened our facilities to
Okuma Town's elementary/junior high schools as needed.
They did not use them in FY 2014.
(ｲ-2) Promoted use of University facilities by the publicthrough PR on the University website.
【Facility use by the public in FY 2014】-Auditorium: 33 cases (FY 2013: 27 cases, 22.2% increase)-Lecture Hall: 72 cases (FY 2013: 80 cases, 10.0% increase)(ｲ-3) Made efforts to maintain the user-friendly environment of
UoA athletic facilities for users in local communities. For use of
facilities by public organizations etc. for their cultural and/or
athletic activities, discounted or exempted usage fees in aneffort to promote facility use by locals.
【Facility use by the public in FY 2014】
221 cases in FY 2014 (FY 2013: 133 cases, 66.2% increase)
For 209 of the cases, usage fees were exempted (FY 2013:109 cases, 91.7% increase)(ｲ-4) Provided the open space in the UBIC building as avenue for interactions and meetings with companies. Fourseminars related to university-industry cooperation were heldby the university both as a main organizer of co-organizer.

MS
SAD
CAS

Continue opening of the College's library and the athletic JCD
field to promote the facilities use by the general public.
Open the gym and athletic field for use by the Okuma
Town Junior High School to improve their educational
environment. (For details, see the "revitalization support"
section.)71

Continued opening of the JCD's library and athletic field tothe public: 333 library users, 10,950 users of the athletic fieldfrom 454 groups.
Opened the field for kindergarteners to play in the snow.
Supported the education of Okuma Junior High School by
opening the gym and athletic field for their PE classes andclub activities, and by issuing library cards to all students.

B

B

A

（ウ） Provide lifelong education by actively offering public lectures,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.

（エ） Conduct research regarding content of education, teachingmaterials 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
junior and senior high school students in Fukushima
Prefecture. In particular, the University shall further enhancecollaboration with Aizu Gakuho High School, based on the
University-high school cooperation agreement.

（オ） Promote contribution to local communities throughactivities, including off-campus lectures targeted for highschool students in and outside Fukushima Prefecture.

（ウ） Taking into account what has been discussed by theCommunity Affairs and Planning Committee, proactively
organize public lectures, etc. including those to be held
outside the University.

PPR（エ） At the request of Fukushima Prefectural Educational
SAD
【SRS】
Board, support junior and senior high schools inFukushima in improving their students' academic abilities,
particularly in math and science subjects.
Based on the cooperation agreement, dispatch ourfaculty members to Aizu Gakuho High School for
lectures, and accept Gakuho students to UoA's classes.

<Public lectures held in FY 2014>- TRY Series: 13 (15 lectures in FY 2013)- Lectures (including seminars): 8 (9 in FY 2013)<Off-Campus Lectures>
18 lectures (18 lectures in FY 2013)
Gave campus tours to junior/senior high school students inFukushima, and explained our university’s education. At therequest from Fukushima Prefectural Board of Education,
provided our facilities as the venue for the prefectural HighSchool Science Teachers Assembly and supported their eventwith lectures given by our faculty members.
Based on the cooperation agreement with Aizu Gakuho HighSchool, sent our faculty members for “Spot Lectures” on mathand English and accepted their 2nd-year students as special
audit students.

（オ） Continue proactive implementation of off-campus
SAD Conducted PR activities including sending inquiries on offlectures for high school students inside and outside【SRS】 campus lectures to high schools in Fukushima. As a result, offcampus lectures were held at a total of 26 high schools both
Fukushima, upon requests. Provide continuous support
within and outside the prefecture.
to the Super Science High Schools (SSH) inside/outside
In order to help promote the Super Science High School
the Prefecture.

(SSH) Program, our faculty gave lectures to students from Aizu
High School, Aizu Gakuho High School, Iwaki High School
and Yonezawa Kojokan High School at their schools or on
campus.

（カ） Cooperate in research and development with medical
institutions and organizations related to agriculture andforestry in the region, so as to contribute to developmentof products and services by those institutions, etc.

（カ） Take approaches which can contribute to development CASof products and services by local companies, etc., suchas searching for the regional needs by exchanging
information/opinions with local companies, and promoting
matching needs with UoA's research seeds under theleadership of UBIC faculty.

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With two UBIC faculty members playing a central role, inan effort to promote the collaboration between theuniversity and local companies, stimulated discussions
and aspirations for creation using a variety of
approaches with the "Aizu Business Network Forum(ANF)." Also organized the “Aizu Open Innovation (AOI)
Conference” for the purpose of creating innovativetechnology and business models. At these meetings,
provided companies with technical consultations andinformation while also exchanging opinions with them inan effort to understand local needs.
(In FY 2014)- "AOI Conference" (for engineers): 12 sessions

B

A

B

B

（キ） Host the “Computer Science Summer Camp” and the“Personal Computing Contest for High School Students
in Japan” in cooperation with relevant organizations andentities, etc., in order to nurture individuals who will
support the information society and to publicize theUniversity’s distinctive characteristics and strengths
nationwide through these events.

（キ） (ｷ-1) Host the “Computer Science Summer Camp” inPScooperation with relevant organizations and entities.
(ｷ-2) As one of the approaches to nurture IT humanresources, jointly organize the “AY2014 Personal
Computing Contest for High School Students in Japan(PC Koshien)” with the Prefectural Government and the
Executive Committee of Personal Computing Contest forHigh School Students in Japan.

（ク） Promote research and development on broad-spectrum （ク） The social platform has been changing after social
ideas for computer operation responding to various needs
infrastructure and information technology wereand scenes of life.
integrated. In order to grasp diversifying social needs,
support R&D at UoA through collecting information at
exhibitions on renewable energy and mobile information
terminals, etc.

73

CAS

(ｷ-1) The "18th Computer Science Summer Camp(CSSC) 2014" was held at the UoA by the Executive
Committee comprised of a local NPO, municipalities, companies, etc. A total of 69 students out of 101 entries
from junior/senior high schools around the nation
participated in the camp, which offered three courses,
including JAVA programming.
(ｷ-2) The "12th Personal Computing Contest for HighSchool Students in Japan (PC Koshien 2014)" had arecord number of 1,775 entries from all over Japan forthe programming, mobile and CG picture divisions. To
celebrate the university’s 20th anniversary, increased
the number of finalists in FY 2013. During the contest
period, organized an exhibition of researchachievements of the laboratories as one of the PR
activities for prospective students.
More efforts than ever before were made for theadvertisement of the PC Koshien, including calling forstudents’ participation in it at the 7th Assembly of theJapan High School Information Education Society. As aresult, over 2000 entries (235 more than last year) wererecorded for the first time. Also utilized our university’s
distinctive characteristics to disseminate information
technology and to heighten the profile of the contest byoffering programming classes in preparation for the PC
Koshien and seminars for teachers of information
classes at high schools in Fukushima.

Collected information on research seeds and companies’
needs by hosting the “AOI conference” and visiting exhibitions
on the latest trends in ICT, such as Japan IT Week.

A

B

（ケ） Through cooperation with Fukushima Medical
University, etc., focus on R&D on IT related to medical
support and perform activities, maintaining close
communication with local communities.

（コ） Promote collaborative research with Fukushima Medical
University and other universities inside and outside of
Fukushima Prefecture, while taking full advantage of thecharacteristics of each university. With those universities
working together, also promote joint seminars and workshops
for faculty and administrative staff development. In addition, theUniversity shall hold joint meetings and lectures, etc. among
those universities for periodic exchange of information, so as topromote effective utilization of information obtained at thosemeetings in the University management.

（ケ） Regarding the survey on prefectural citizens’ healthCAS
management conducted by Fukushima Medical
University, the collected data must be properly managed,
so that prefectural citizens can feel secure about leaving
personal data to the relevant organization. To that end,
the University, taking advantage of its expertise as auniversity specializing in IT, will provide support forsystem development and security measures for crisis
management.
Continue discussions on further collaboration with
Fukushima Medical University.

As an institute having expertise in system development andmeasures for crisis management of information security,
participated in the "Special Committee for the Prefectural
Citizens’ Health Survey Database" organized by Fukushima
Medical University in order to help provide for securemanagement of the data collected in the prefectural citizens'
health management survey. Made suggestions based on our
IT expertise so that findings gained through prefectural citizen’s long-term health management and medical
treatment/support can be used for the next generation.

（コ） (ｺ-1) UoA has been subsidized by the MEXT-supported CAS"Regional Innovation Strategy Support Program" since
PS
August 2012, and inviting external researchers. In thisprogram, we started R&D in the field of renewable energy
collaborating with those researchers, as well asuniversities within Fukushima, the National Institute ofAdvanced Science and Technology, etc. In FY 2014,
start technological R&D needed for maintenance andoperation of functions for feasibility study, aiming at
future commercialization.
(ｺ-2) Participate in collaborative projects, including the"inter-university collaborative joint education promotion
program," etc. implemented by “Academia Consortium
Fukushima” and utilize information obtained from those
programs in the University management.

(ｺ-1)(Re-posting)UoA has been subsidized by the MEXT for
the "Regional Innovation Strategy Support Program" sinceAugust of 2012. In FY 2014, invited two external researchers
having knowledge and skills necessary for R&D in the field of
renewable energy and worked on “R&D on smart grid
information infrastructure to realize sustainable recycling
society.”* Project period: FY 2012 to FY 201674

B

Six meetings were held for the Special Committee for thePrefectural Citizens’ Health Survey Database in FY 2014.

In FY 2014, UoA promoted an experimental proof projectutilizing the functions of the information infrastructuredeveloped by the end of FY 2013, in cooperation with therelevant research organizations, such as National Institute ofAdvanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) andFukushima University. Taking into account feedback obtained
from the project, functions were improved for better operation.
(ｺ-2) Was involved in the MEXT-subsidized“Inter-university
Collaborative Education Promotion Program”as a member of“Academia Consortium Fukushima (ACF), which plays a majorrole to promote global education programs conducted atuniversities in Fukushima. Major activities were; 1)
participation in NAFSA 2014 (National Association of Foreign
Student Advisers: Association of International Educator s)international event, 2) promotion of universities in Fukushima,including the UoA as institutes emphasizing the acceptance ofinternational students through Items 1), and 3) organizing
Japanese culture and language classes for international
students in Fukushima and their families via teleconference
system. Participated in preparing of the leaflet introducing
universities in Fukushima and made use of it for recruitingprospective students. Disseminated information on ACFrelated projects within the university in an effort to promote SD
and FD activities.

B（サ） Conduct various activities including seminars, incooperation with private organizations, in order tocontribute to nurturing of human resources andrejuvenation of local communities.

（サ） Organize “Java Programming Workshops” at UBIC for working
people, implement the “University-Industry Forum” for local
companies in cooperation with local chambers of commerce, andprovide assistance for IT human resource development program
conducted by “Aizu Software Linkage Firm” (Aizu SLF Conference).
The University of Aizu Revitalization Center (established in March2013) shall work on human resource development in the fields ofanalytics and security, through the METI-supported "IndustryUniversity Collaborative Innovation Promotion Program."

RC

In order to foster experts and to contribute to the rejuvenationof local communities, implemented the measures below incooperation with UoA student-launched ventures.
【University-Industry Collaboration Forum】
In cooperation with UoA student-launched ventures, cohosted the forum under the themes of security technology andcomputer graphics, etc. for local communities and companies.
(Approximately 170 participants)【Other lectures, multimedia workshops】
Introductory Java Programming Seminar (21 participants)
Seminars for fostering experts were held for working people asindicated below.
【Promotion of University-Industry Innovation】- Project for Development of Information Security Experts: 29
participants including 4 UoA students- Project for Development of Analytics Experts: 54 participantsA

As part of the university-industry innovation promotion project,a project for fostering IT entrepreneurs (the so-called OpenApp Lab) was organized in cooperation with UoA studentlaunched ventures and a total of 44 sessions were held for thefollowing four courses (11 sessions each): Web Application
Course, Advanced Web Application Course, Game Course,and Advanced Game Course. As some spin-offs from theOpen App Lab, various events were held making use of the
programs in the courses. Examples: 1) One of the participantsin Web Application Course participated in IT-related contents,
such as hackathon and won excellent prizes , including a
grand prize, and 2) participants in the Game Course organized
two “Game Festivals” in Aizu-Wakamatsu in whichapproximately 100 people participated.

イ

The Junior College（ア） For promotion of further contribution to local regions, establish
fundamental policies for local contribution.

イ The Junior College（ア） Further promote local contribution based on the
JCDformulated "Fundamental Policies for Local Contribution."75

イ The Junior College
Based on "Fundamental Policies for Local Contribution.",worked on collaborative projects with local organizations,revitalization support projects, on/off-campus seminars and theeducational cooperation project with Okuma Town Board of
Education, etc., and worked for further development of local
contribution.

B（イ） 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.

（ウ） 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.

（イ） With the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities JCD
as a core organization, implement studentparticipatory/hands-on education, seminars/workshops,
off-campus/on-campus public lectures, and symposiums,
etc.
Promote student-participatory/hands-on education,
through further enhancement of the courses, "Graduation
Research," “Regional Project Workshops” and “Special
Workshops for Revitalization Support,” in which students
conduct research on regional issues.

(イ-1) Students worked to solve the local issues in "Graduation
Research" and "Regional Project Workshops" throughparticipatory/hands-on education. Also, they proactively
learned about various issues through participation to designcompetitions and volunteer activities.
(イ-2) Held a special lecture and six open lectures in which
339 people participated. For off-campus lectures, offered 89
lectures in 13 fields, for a total of 133 sessions with 7,737
participants.
(イ-3) Regarding the high school and university cooperation,
our faculty gave lectures at Aizu Gakuho Junior/Senior HighSchools (four sessions) and had an information exchange
meeting on education and research (one session). Carried out
a remote lecture for Yamagata City Commercial High School(four sessions).

（ウ） In order to strengthen the operational system of the
JCD
Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities, examine
current operational issues and assignment of full-time
staff, and discuss application for the MEXT's "Programfor Promotion of Making Universities the Center ofCommunities (COC)."

Assigned the director (concurrent post), the deputy director(concurrent post), one researcher (concurrent post), one parttime staff member (local coordinator) and two special
researchers (retired faculty members from JCD) to the Center
for Rejuvenation of Local Communities.
The employment of full-time staff was looked to through theapplication for the MEXT’s “COC Project,” but it was not
accepted.

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A

B

（エ） Work on solution of local issues through cooperation
with prefectural/municipal governments and Academia
Consortium Fukushima in administration policy making
and implementation.

（エ） Work on regional issues while taking part in projects
organized by 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,"
promote matching of our faculty's research fields withissues of each local region.

JCD

Updated “Collection of Research Seeds” to the 2014 version
and distributed to local cooperation organizations, etc. Further,
worked on collaborative projects with local organizations suchas 1) the Enjoy Fukushima’s Delicious Food and Stay in Good
Shape Project (Fukushima Prefecture Social Health andWelfare Department), 2) the Promotion of Local Produce Use
for School Lunches Project (Aizu Wakamatsu City National
Pension Division and Health Promotion Division), 3) the Aizu
downtown art project "Aizu lacquer ware festival 2014"
exhibition (Aizu Wakamatsu City Cultural Affairs Department),4) the Regional welfare planning survey project ( Aizu
Wakamatsu City Local Welfare Division), 5) the Green
Tourism Project (Kitakata City Takasato Town Agatsu
Regional Council), etc.

A

Cooperated in the following events included in the interuniversity cooperation promotion project organized byAcademia Consortium Fukushima; 1) Visits to power plants, 2)Kawauchi Reconstruction Festival, and 3) the FAP short-term
program.
Also, in the process of the application for the MEXT’s "COC
Project," opinions on local issues were exchanged bymembers of the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities
Steering/Promotion Committee, looking to future directions.

（オ） In collaboration with various bodies including privateorganizations such as NPOs, and private companies,
etc., nurture human resources and work on solution of
local issues.

（オ） Promote collaboration with private sectors, including
JCD
NPOs, through off-campus lectures, studentparticipatory/hands-on education and other projects, andjointly contribute to local revitalization in terms of humanresource development and formation of knowledge-basedsociety.

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Through the JCD’s student-participatory and hands-on
education and various projects, strengthened wide-ranging
collaborative activities with local regions, taking advantage ofeach Department’s features. For example, students madeproposals in design competitions at the request of companies,
worked on product development in seminars, developed
menus, took part in recipe contests, and joined NPO activities
as volunteers.

B3. Evaluation by Item
SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN (THE 2ND TERM)

FY 2014ANNUAL PLAN

I Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Improvement of
the Quality of Education/Research Conducted at the University
3. Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Contribution to
Item Local Communities

I Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Improvement of
the Quality of Education/Research Conducted at the University
3. Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Contribution to
Item Local Communities

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Ａ

Ｂ

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(2) Specific measures regarding promotion of regional industryＡ

Evaluation

Status of Achievement and Reasons(2) Specific measures regarding promotion of regional industryア

The University of Aizu（ア） Proactively provide knowledge and expertise of ourfaculty members to support diversified development andcultivation of markets by companies and research
institutions, etc. in Fukushima Prefecture.

ア

The University of Aizu

0

Ｂ

3

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0

Ｄ

0

ア The University of Aizu（ア） UBIC faculty search for needs of companies and match CAS
them with research seeds. Promote technology transfer
to the companies in Fukushima, etc. by organizing
technical explanatory meetings where inventors provide
explanations for future practical use of technologies, andas needed, by giving technical guidance, etc. bythemselves.

Effectively operated and managed intellectual properties
belonging to the university. In order to heighten market valueof research achievements through acquisition of patent rights
and technology transfer, conducted activities listed below topromote technology transfer of our patents:
1. Promotion of patent filings of research seeds(1) Patents filed: 1 case (5 in FY 2013)(2) Examination requests: 2 cases (9 in FY 2013)(3) Patents obtained: 2 cases (4 in FY 2013)
2. Matching of research seeds with company needs(1) Participation in technological exhibitions: 9 (9 in FY 2013)(2) Organized the UoA New Technology Seminar in
Fukushima in collaboration with the partner financialorganizations in Koriyama. Taking into account thecommercial viability, four UoA faculty members gave
explanations on their technological seeds to companies inFukushima, etc., for which patent applications have been filed.
(40 participants)
3. Introduction of research seeds
Published the “AY 2013 the University of Aizu Collection of
Research Seeds” to introduce our research seeds, distributed
to organizations concerned and utilized it for seeds and needs
matching activities mentioned above, while disseminating
information on our seeds on the UBIC Website.
(Reference) Status of technological transfer- FY 2014 patent rights: 1 case with income of 756,000 yen

78B（イ） Conduct seminars which will help create university-led
venture businesses, and promote various forms ofcooperation with existing university-led venturebusinesses.

（イ） By organizing joint ICT seminars, etc. with Aizu Open
RC
Innovation (AOI) Conference whose goal is to create
innovative technologies/business models through active
discussions and vivid creativity, promote collaboration
with University-led venture business companies. The"Aizu Open Innovation (AOI) Conference" established in
FY 2013 will take over the activities of the "University of
Aizu Kumo (Cloud) Salon," which have been conductedto promote information sharing on the latest IT
technologies and industry trends.
イイ
The Junior College（ア） Under the leadership of the Center for Rejuvenation of（ア） Centering around the Center for Rejuvenation of Local JCD
Local Communities, carry out joint research throughCommunities, promote local industry-governmentindustry-government-university collaboration and work on
university collaboration in concrete terms and develop
revitalization of local industry and rejuvenation ofcommissioned projects, taking advantage of local
depopulated/hilly regions.
resources, including history, culture, tradition, nature,industry, products, and vacant houses. Through suchactivities, contribute to increase in the number of people
visiting the region, promotion of settlement and/or
residence in two regions and local revitalization, in an

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In FY 2013, Aizu Open Innovation (AOI) Conference wasestablished as a successor organization of the UoA Kumo
Salon. This Conference aims to create innovativetechnologies and business models through active and creative
discussions. With AOI Conference holding 121 sessions in FY
2014, promoted efforts in cooperation with UoA studentlaunched ventures.

B

イ The Junior College
Supported regional collaboration projects such as 1) the Enjoy
Fukushima’s Delicious Food and Stay in Good Shape Project,2) the Promotion of Local Produce Use for School Lunch
Project, 3) the Aizu downtown art project "Aizu lacquer ware
festival 2014" exhibition, 4) the regional welfare planningsurvey project, and 5) the Green Tourism Project.
As revitalization support projects, organized 1) the leaning
assistance program and 2) Kids' College to help parents andchildren taking shelter socialize with local residents.

B3. Evaluation by Item
SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN (THE 2ND TERM)

FY 2014ANNUAL PLAN

I Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Improvement of
the Quality of Education/Research Conducted at the University
4. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding International
Item Exchange(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding promotion ofinternational exchange

I Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Improvement of
the Quality of Education/Research Conducted at the University
4. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding International
Item Exchange(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding promotion ofinternational exchangeアアEvaluation

Status of Achievement and Reasons

Promote activities related to international exchange on
the initiative of the Center for Strategy of International
Programs, and take follow-up measures to further
promote international research collaboration and student
exchange, etc. in an efficient and organized manner,
through continuous improvement of the University’s
international exchange structure.

（ｱ-1） Conduct international exchange activities on thePSinitiative of the Center for Strategy of International
Programs, taking into account suggestions from theAdvisory Board.
（ｱ-2） Make on-campus announcements of activities by
the Center for Strategy of International Programs on aconstant basis, in order to share information with faculty
and staff members. Furthermore, proactively publicize
University’s international exchange activities throughinformation disclosure on the University website andinformation provision to mass media, in an effort to makeuse of the achievements for the benefit of local
communities.
（ｱ-3） Streamline the system to accept/send researchers
for international joint research projects.
（ｱ-4） Encourage faculty and staff in charge ofinternational affairs to attend workshops organized byinternational exchange promoters for upskilling of theirwork performance.
（ｱ-5）In collaboration with Academic Consortium
Fukushima (ACF) and other related organizations,promote fostering of international-minded students.

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（ｱ-1）Conducted International exchange activities with
universities overseas, etc. centered around contact
faculty members, who are the Advisory Board,
designated for respective partner universities. Enhanced
partnerships with overseas educational institutions
through participation by the UoA President andpersonnel in the Amsterdam Delegation associated with
Aizu Wakamatsu City, and visits by the UoA faculty andadministrative staff members to new partner universities.
(Main destinations; Rose Hulman Institute ofTechnology, Chaoyang University of Technology, Talinn
University of Technology, etc.)（ｱ-2）Disclosed information on activities by the Center
for Strategy of International Programs on the University’s website in a timely manner and provided theinformation to the mass media. Further, proactively
promoted the University’s international exchange
activities through participation by international students
in events as requested by local communities, etc. As aresult, events such as international conference and talks
held at the University were publicized in newspapers,
etc. (Five events held)（ｱ-3）To promote our joint research with Chaoyang
University of Technology and Tamkang University,
made continuous efforts to conduct such concrete
research educational exchanges. For example, faculty
members have been affiliated with the international
collaborative research institute at each university as avisiting researcher (Professor Ye from Chaoyang
University of Technology, Associate Professor Guo from
UoA, Professor Hsu from Tamkang University,
Associate Professor Yen from UoA)A

（ｱ-4）Three faculty members participated in annual
meeting by NAFSA (an association for the promotion ofinternational educational exchanges) including various
seminars, etc., and engaged in international exchangewith the participants.
（ｱ-5）As a leading university of the Global Education
Promotion Program, which mainly promotes Academic
Consortium Fukushima (ACF), conducted the following
activities.
・Japanese language and culture programs forinternational students and faculty members (Held 39
times with total participation of 84).
・International exchange symposium; Five universities
and 154 people participated in the symposium.

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Promote exchange with universities in many different
countries including partner universities, etc. Whenextending or concluding an exchange agreement, closely
review details of the agreement from strategic
perspectives. By doing this, substantive exchange of
faculty members and students, and collaborative
research, etc. shall be further promoted.

イ（ｲ-1） From among current partner universities withPS
whom UoA has concluded an agreement, designate
special partner universities, and promote concrete
exchange activities in education and research fields.
（ｲ-2） Discuss with partner universities aboutdevelopment of an environment in which students caninteract with each other. Also implement short-term study
abroad programs and training program for students.
（ｲ-3）Apply for open-application programs for promotionof international exchange activities.

（ｲ-1）To designate special partner universities fromamong our partner universities, guidelines are being
created referring to hearings about each university’sachievements and future vision from their faculty
members. Special partner universities will be selectedbased on the guidelines and international exchange withthe universities will be prioritized hereinafter.
（ｲ-2）The new intensive English course "Global
Experience Gateway" was launched in cooperation withthe related departments in order to award credits toshort-term study abroad programs and courses before
and after the programs. Regarding the expenses ofstudying abroad, subsidies from the University andfunds from the Japan Student Services Organization(JASSO) will be provided to students based on therespective regulations in order to create an environment
which supports students academically and financially.
Since the UoA was selected for "Top Global University
Project", the University started to prepare for theestablishment of overseas bases to support academic
performance and internships of students studying
abroad, etc.
As a leading university, the University proactively
worked on the international exchange project "Global
Education Promotion Program" hosted by Fukushima
prefecture and Academic Consortium Fukushima(ACF). Specifically, the University held a panel
discussion on global talent and implemented global
education for Japanese nationals through the
Scholarship for Short-Term Programs.
（ｲ-3）Applied for the following international exchange
related programs.
・MEXT ”Top Global University Project for the Creationof Centers of Globalization”->Selected for Type B: Globalization Driver Category.
・International exchange program by the Japan Society
for the Promotion of Science->Submitted 10 applications to the programs.
・Student Exchange Support Program (Scholarship for
Short-Term Programs)->Sent 11 students and accepted two students.
・MEXT “Re-Inventing Japan Project”->Not selected.

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Accept international students in a proactive manner andpromote interactions between international students and local
communities for cross-cultural understanding, so that they cantransmit information regarding current conditions and attractionof Fukushima Prefecture to inside and outside Japan.

Provide assistance in planning and holding ofinternational academic conferences, as part of the
University’s activities in supporting international researchcollaboration.

ウエProactively accept international students and encourage PS
them to understand the current situation and attractionsof the prefecture through various local events andinteraction with local people.

Assist planning and operation of international
conferences and workshops.

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Accepted a total of 29 new international students in FY
2014. (31 students in 2013)
40 college students from 10 countries in ASEAN and 60
college and high school students from India andMalaysia came to the University through “JENESYS
2.0” by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, andinteracted with UoA students. Further, 40 students wereinvited through Chinese College Students Invitation
Project by the Tourism Exchange Division of
Fukushima. The students came to the University andexchanged information about mochi-tsuki (rice cakepounding) and traditional events of each country with
UoA students and local residents. Through theexchange activities with more international students thanusual, publicized information on current situation andattractions of Fukushima prefecture.

Provided operation support which is necessary to invite
researchers, such as paper work for visa proceduresand provision of travel expenses for a total of 21
researchers in international conference where theparticipants present and share global joint researchachievements, etc. The same as FY 2013, subsidized
excursion for international visitors as a help in postdisaster revitalization of Fukushima prefecture.
Created new guidelines on financial support forinternational conferences, and made efforts to improveselection and operation procedures, such as clarificationof subjects to be supported and creation of application
format.

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カ

Improve the quality of performance of duties related tointernational activities within the University through educationand training of employees who have such duties, including
training seminars for translators at the University to improvetheir skills, and practical education to foreign personnel
advisors.

オ

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 ofactivities having higher feasibility. (The Junior College)カ

Give training with practical content to the personnel
engaging in international duties, such as in-housetranslators, for improvement of quality of theirperformance.

MS

Promote international exchange in cooperation with the JCD
University, while discussing possible approaches forexchange activities at the International Exchange
Committee meetings, and put them into practice on a trial
basis. (JCD)84

Four in-house translators/interpreters participated inexternal training seminars to improve their skills (total ofthree times).
A translation and interpretation training seminar by aninvited instructor was held for the five in-housetranslators/interpreters at the University.

Exchanges via Skype with the students of Thai-Nichi
Institute of Technology in Thailand was held.
Cooperated exchanges between students from the
Fukushima Ambassadors Program IV at Fukushima
University and UoA students, Christmas party with UoAinternational and Japanese students, and “The Young
Americans in Okuma Junior High School”.
Accepted two Brazilian students (technical fields) to the
Design Information Course of the Department ofIndustrial Information Sciences through FY 2014
Fukushima Prefectural Funding Project for International
Students from Latin America.

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SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN (THE 2ND TERM)

FY 2014ANNUAL PLAN

II Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Provision of
Support to Reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake
1.Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Provision of Support
Item to Reconstruction Efforts 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
1.Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Provision of Support
Item to Reconstruction Efforts from the Great East Japan Earthquake(1) Specific measures for nurturing of IT human resources, etc.

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

Nurture IT human resources, while making efforts toaccumulate IT engineers to the region, in order to vitalizeアindustry through creation of innovations.

Nurture IT human resources, while making efforts toaccumulate IT engineers to the region, in order to vitalize
industry through creation of innovations.

Evaluation

Status of Achievement and Reasonsア(ｱ) Continue and further promote the existing training
programs organized by “Aizu SLF (Software LinkageFirm) Conference.”（ア） Foster IT professionals having computer knowledge,
practical skills and work readiness through hands-on
training in the existing "IT Professional Program" hosted
by "Aizu SLF (Software Linkage Firm) Conference".

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Nurture IT human resources, while making efforts toaccumulate IT engineers to the region, in order to vitalize
industry through creation of innovations.
PS

Implemented “ICT Human Resource Development
Program” targeted exclusively at students with a new
subsidy project from Fukushima Prefecture. The
following four seminars were offered; “IoT (Internet ofThings) Human Resources Development”,“Multiplatform Application Development”, “Smartphone
App Development with HTML-5”, and “Basic ICTBusiness”.
Further, held company tours and exchange parties topromote communication between company staff
members and students during the seminar periods.
Although this project couldn’t directly bear fruit for
employment to local companies, there were certain
achievements. For example, the project promoted thedevelopment of ICT talents and gave students a chance
to deepen their understanding of local companies.
24 students took and completed the seminars.

B(ｲ) In cooperation with private companies, organize more （イ） As part of the "Industry-University Collaborative
courses for management of technology (MOT) and smart
Innovation Promotion Program," start "IT Entrepreneur
phone applications.
Program" jointly with university-led venture businesscompanies.

イ

Through practical and hands-on education, nurture
human resources who can assume a leading role incoping with reconstruction from the Great East Japan
Earthquake. (The Junior College)イRC(ｲ-1) Provide practical education through the courses,
JCD"Special Workshops for Revitalization Support,""Regional Project Workshops," "Graduation Research
Seminars," etc., and nurture human resources who cansolve issues associated with revitalization.
(ｲ-2) Through collaboration with the UoA Revitalization
Center and off-campus/on-campus lectures organized by
the Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities,
nurture human resources who can solve issues
associated with revitalization.
(ｲ-3) Based on the educational collaboration agreement
concluded with the Okuma Town Educational Board,
send lecturers to Okuma Town elementary/junior highschools, and open the College's facilities such as thegym and athletic field, etc. to them, in order to support
nurturing of future leaders of Okuma Town.

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As part of the Industry-University Collaborative
Innovation Promotion Project, “University of Aizu
Entrepreneur Development Program” (Open App Lab)
was held 44 times in cooperation with UoA-launched
ventures; Wed App Course (11 times), Web App
Course (Advanced Level) (11 times), Game Course (11times), Game Course (Advanced Level) (11 times). As
an extension of this program, students who attended thelectures utilized what they had learned in a number ofways. For example, students attending “Web App
Course” participated in IT-related contests such as
Hackathons and made excellent achievements such as
winning a grand prize. Some attending “Game Course”
held “Game Festival in Aizu” twice a year and socializedwith around 100 participants, etc.

(イ-1) Made efforts to nurture specialists who can solve
issues associated with revitalization through "Graduation
Research Seminars" and "Regional ProjectWorkshops". Students also worked on the theme that
leads to overcoming of revitalization challenges in"Graduation Research."(イ-2) Regarding off-campus lectures, offered nine
seminars related to the post-disaster revitalization. Withan external lecturer invited, the Center for Rejuvenationof Local Communities organized a special public lecture
titled “Rediscovery of Regional Resources – Create New
Regional Potential in Collaborative with IndustryAcademic-Government”.
(イ-3) Based on the educational collaboration agreement
concluded with the Okuma Town Board of Education,
our faculty offered classes at Okuma Town’s
Elementary and Junior High School. Further, opened
the JCD facilities such as the gym and athletic field, etc.
to them in order to help nurture the future leaders of
Okuma Town.

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Provide support to the reconstruction through the
University’s think tank function and expertise.

ウ(ｱ) Continue “Akabeko Program,” and give advice andinstructions regarding the reconstruction.

（ア） Continue "Akabeko Program."
PPR
In cooperation with the Junior College Division, makeefforts to meet requests and needs from the Okuma
Town Educational Board, with which UoA has concluded
an agreement.

Provide support to the reconstruction through the
University’s think tank function and expertise.

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Provide support to reconstruction through a UoA’s thinktank function and expertise.
Continued the “Akabeko Program”, and offered thefollowing lectures at Kumano Elementary School andOono Elementary School.
・”Sun” and “Moon”・”International Understanding”~ Let’s interact withpeople from many countries
・”Environment”

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FY 2014ANNUAL PLAN

lI Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Provision of
Support to Reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake
1.Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Provision of Support
Item to Reconstruction Efforts from the Great East Japan EarthquakelI Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Provision of
Support to Reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake
1.Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Provision of Support
Item to Reconstruction Efforts from the Great East Japan Earthquake

Status of Achievement and Reasons(2) Specific measures for establishment of a new social frameworkアイ

In order to provide support to reconstruction from theGreat East Japan Earthquake, establish the “Universityof Aizu Revitalization Center for Fukushima and Tohoku(provisional name)” and achieve goals regarding
provision of support for the reconstruction in accordancewith the “Vision for Revitalization of Fukushima
Prefecture,” by taking advantage of characteristics as an
IT-specialized university.

Under the leadership of the Center for Rejuvenation of
Local Communities, proactively promote activities closely
related to local regions, such as projects for revitalizationof local industry, rejuvenation of depopulated/hilly regions
and reconstruction of local communities. (The JuniorCollege)(2) Specific measures for establishment of a new social framework

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The University of Aizu Revitalization Center conducted RC
leading edge researches such as “Energy Management
system”, “Smart super market” in collaboration with ICT
companies in and out of the prefecture and local venturecompanies, in order to contribute to promotion of
Fukushima prefecture through promotion of industry andcreation of employment making use of ICT.
Further, ｇetting national and prefectural government
subsidy funding, UoA launched the the construction of“Laboratory for Leading-Edge ICT in Aizu”, which will be
the core facility of the the University of Aizu Revitalization
Center, and worked hard aiming at the completion of the
facility in FY2015.

The University of Aizu Revitalization Center worked onleading-edge research such as "Energy Management
System" and "Smart Supermarket" in collaboration with
ICT-related companies nationwide and local ventures inorder to contribute to post-earthquake revitalization of
Fukushima Prefecture through promotion of industry
and creation of employment utilizing ICT.
Started construction of the core facility “Laboratory forleading-edge ICT in Aizu” as an operating base in the
beginning of FY 2014 with support from the national
government and Fukushima prefecture, and worked on
the construction steadily to open it during FY 2015.

As revitalization support projects,
JCD
1 provided leaning support by JCD students twice aweek in the meeting house of temporary houses of
Okuma-machi.
2 Opened "Kids' College" and provided events forfamilies making use of each course's charactoristic. Saw
129 participants.

As revitalization support projects,
1) Student volunteers provided learning support twice aweek at the meeting house of Okuma Town’s temporary
facilities.
2) The JCD organized Kids' College with workshops andactivities for parents and children leveraging eachacademic department's characteristics (129participants).

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FY 2014ANNUAL PLAN

lI Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Provision of
Support to Reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake
2. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Utilization of IT to
Item Support the Quake RestorationlI Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Provision of
Support to Reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake
2. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Utilization of IT to
Item Support the Quake Restoration

Status of Achievement and Reasons(1) Support for Health Surveys, etc. from IT Perspectives
アThrough cooperation with the Fukushima Prefecture andFukushima Medical University regarding the prefectural
citizens’ medical checkups, from the standpoint of an ITspecialized university, realize long-term management ofdata obtained from prefectural citizens’ medical checkups
in a safe manner.

(1) Support for Health Surveys, etc. from IT Perspectives
アRegarding the survey on prefectural citizens’ healthCAS
management conducted by Fukushima Medical
University, the collected data must be properly managed,
so that prefectural citizens can feel secure about leaving
personal data to the relevant organization. To that end,
provide support for system management and security
measures, taking advantage of our expertise as auniversity specializing in IT.

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The University participated in the "Special Committee for
the Prefectural Citizens’ Health Survey Database"organized by Fukushima Medical University for thesystem development and measures for crisis
management of information security, etc. in order tosecurely manage the data collected in the prefectural
citizens' health management survey. Also, the University
made suggestions based on its IT expertise so thatpeople in next generation can utilize the expertise
acquired through support for citizen’s long-term healthmanagement and medical treatment.
The 6th Special Committee for the Prefectural Citizens’
Health Survey Database was held in FY 2014.

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FY 2014ANNUAL PLAN
Status of Achievement and ReasonslI Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Provision of
Support to Reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake
2. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Utilization of IT to
Item Support the Quake RestorationlI Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Provision of
Support to Reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake
2. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Utilization of IT to
Item Support the Quake Restoration(2) Approaches for Creation of New Industryア(2) Approaches for Creation of New Industry

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Promote research activities for advanced IT, in order toestablish disaster-resistant, safe and sustainable
environmental society.

ア

Promote research activities for advanced IT, in order toestablish disaster-resistant, safe and sustainable
environmental society.

Promote research activities for advanced IT, in order toestablish disaster-resistant, safe and sustainable
environmental society.

(ｱ) Promote research in the fields of local government
cloud, urban OS* (reconstruction modeling of Hamadori), tsunami simulation and local weather information,
etc.
*OS: Operating System（ア） Establish the "revitalization category" in the internalRC
research funds in order to promote research associatedwith post-quake reconstruction utilizing ICT in the areasof M2M networks, big data analysis, information security,
renewable energy, etc. with the University of Aizu
Revitalization Center (inaugurated in March 2013)
functioning as a core.

In the framework of “Industry-University Innovation
Promotion Project”, subsidized by METI, research was
conducted in the fields related to post-reconstruction by
utilizing ICT, such as M2M network, big data analysis,
information security, energy management systems, with
Project Manager (PM) and Research Administrator (RA)of the UoA Revitalization Center taking the lead.
The “Revitalization Category” was maintained from FY
2013 and relevant proposals were invited for the
category in the "FY 2014 Competitive Research Funds"of the internal research funds to raise awareness about
the post-disaster revitalization among internal
researchers.
【Revitalization Category: 4 accepted out of 7 proposals】

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(ｲ) Build IT infrastructure for a renewable energy model,using advanced IT research such as Smart Grid andGreen IT, etc. as a core.

（イ）

External researchers in the field of renewable energy
were invited through the MEXT-supported "Regional
Innovation Strategy Support Program", by which UoA
has been subsidized since August 2012. In FY 2014,
start technological R&D needed for maintenance andoperation of functions for feasibility study, aiming at
future commercialization.

CAS

UoA has been subsidized by the MEXT for the"Regional Innovation Strategy Support Program" sinceAugust of 2012. In FY 2014, invited two external
researchers having knowledge and skills necessary for
R&D in the field of renewable energy and worked on“R&D on smart grid information infrastructure to realize
sustainable recycling society.”* Project period: from FY 2012 to FY 2016
In FY 2014, UoA promoted an experimental proof
project utilizing the functions of the information
infrastructure developed by the end of FY 2013, incooperation with the relevant research organizations,such as National Institute of Advanced Industrial
Science and Technology (AIST) and Fukushima
University. Taking into account feedback obtained fromthe project, functions were improved for better operation.

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Status of Achievement and ReasonslI Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Provision of
Support to Reconstruction from the Great East Japan Earthquake

Item

3. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Collaboration
and Cooperation in Provision of Support to Reconstruction

Item

EvaluationlI Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding Provision of
Support to Reconstruction from the Great East Japan EarthquakeＡ

3. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Collaboration
and Cooperation in Provision of Support to Reconstruction

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projects in collaboration and cooperation with theprovide support in security measures for data compiled in
Prefectural Government, local municipalities, Fukushima
the survey on Fukushima citizens' health management
Medial University, other national/public/private
conducted by the prefecture government and Fukushima
universities, research institutions and private companies
Medical University.
inside and outside Fukushima in a proactive manner.
Continue discussions for promoting the collaboration
with Fukushima Medical University.
In collaboration with universities and public research
institutions in Fukushima, promote R&D on smart grid
information platforms in the MEXT's "Regional Innovation
Strategy Support Program." (accepted in August 2012, a
five-year program from FY 2012 to 2016)
In addition, promote taking detailed approaches including
signing on collaboration agreements with the National
Institute of Advanced Science and Technology and otherorganizations.

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The University participated in the "Special Committee for
the Prefectural Citizens’ Health Survey Database"organized by Fukushima Medical University for thesystem development and measures for crisis
management of information security, etc. in order tosecurely manage the data collected in the prefectural
citizens' health management survey. Also, the University
made suggestions based on its IT expertise so thatpeople in next generation can utilize the expertise
acquired through support for citizen’s long-term healthmanagement and medical treatment.
The 6th Special Committee for the Prefectural Citizens’
Health Survey Database was held in FY 2014.
UoA has been subsidized by the MEXT for the"Regional Innovation Strategy Support Program" sinceAugust of 2012. In FY 2014, invited two external
researchers having knowledge and skills necessary for
R&D in the field of renewable energy and worked on“R&D on smart grid information infrastructure to realize
sustainable recycling society.”* Project period: from FY 2012 to FY 2016

B

In FY 2014, UoA promoted an experimental proof
project utilizing the functions of the information
infrastructure developed by the end of FY 2013, incooperation with the relevant research organizations,such as National Institute of Advanced Industrial
Science and Technology (AIST) and Fukushima
University. Taking into account feedback obtained fromthe project, functions were improved for better operation.
The University signed up an agreement regarding
collaboration with AIST on February 26, 2015 anddecided to promote collaborative researches regarding
renewable energy.

Collaborating with the "University of Aizu Revitalization
Center," other universities, research institutions, andprivate companies, work on diversified revitalization
support programs.

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Making use of the internal competitive research funds(revitalization category), promoted research projects onrevitalization-related themes in cooperation andcollaboration with municipalities and other research
institutions. Worked together with the UoA to support theeducation of Okuma Town Elementary/Junior HighSchool students, based on an agreement with the
Okuma Town Board of Education.

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Status of Achievement and Reasons

III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation and Effectiveness

Item

1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Improvementof Administrative Operation and Effectiveness

Item(1) Measures for achievement of goals for improvement oforganizational operation

ア-1 Promote employment of new administrative staff in awell-planned manner in order to secure and nurture
administrative personnel with highly-specialized
knowledge and abilities.

ア-2 As necessary, establish and utilize a system forpersonnel exchanges of administrative staff with otheruniversities.

III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
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ア-1 (a) Promote employment of administrative personnel in a GAS
phased and well-planned manner.
(b) Employ individuals with highly-specialized knowledge
and experience 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, inaddition to SD trainings conducted in cooperation withother universities in Fukushima Prefecture.

ア-2

Evaluation

Continue collecting information regarding ideal
personnel exchange systems with national/public
universities and with prefectural organizations.

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(a) Employed administrative personnel in a phased andwell-planned manner based on administrative personnel
hiring policies.
- FY2014: 1 administrative staff
As the result, 23 out of 70 are University’s staff
members.
(b) Employed five Specific-Project Support staff
members with specialized knowledge and experience.
- FY2014 numbers
Student Affairs Division Staff: 1
Revitalization Staff: 2
SGU Staff: 1(c) Had staff members participate in basic training
programs (personnel training program for new staff
members, training program for basic skill up, and training
program for section chief, etc.) at the Fukushima Jichi
Training Center. Also, proactively encouraged staff
members to participate in optional skill up programs of
their choice.
- FY2014 participation numbers
Training organized by Fukushima Jichi Training
Center: 22
Skill up program: 9
To improve staff members’ English abilities, English
classes were offered as a SGU project, and 33 staff
members attended the classes for one hour a week from
December,
2014 to March,2015. staff by University’s
Since replacements
of prefectural
staff and development of University’s staff are inprocess, collecting information regarding personnel
exchange systems with other universities andprefectural organizations could not be conducted.

ACpersonnel exchanges of administrative staff with otheruniversities.

Collect information regarding personnel exchanges ofadministrative staff of the Corporation with othernational/public universities, as necessary.

JCD

イ-1 In order to smoothly carry out the University operation,
イ-1 Carry out the University operation flexibly and efficiently GAS
establish a system which supports the Chairperson of theby prompt decision-making, while the Board ofMS
Board of Executives in making prompt and accurate
Executives, the Management Council, the Education anddecisions, while the Board of Executives, theResearch Council, etc. adequately share roles.
Management Council, the Education and ResearchCouncil, the Faculty Assembly and standing committees
adequately share roles.

a. Adequately operate the Education and Research
JCD
Council, the Faculty Assembly and standing committees.
b. Adequately operate the Center for Rejuvenation of
Local Communities and the Career Support Center, as
well as standing committees.

Participated in the training program hosted by the Japan
Association of Public Junior Colleges, and exchanged
information on personnel exchanges of each college’s
staff.
The Management Council deliberates issues related tothe management of the corporation, while the Education
and Research Council deliberates issues related toeducation and research. These organizations include
external members, and their opinions are reflected in thecorporation’s management and the university’s
education and research.
Further, the Board of Executives is an organization withthe final decision-making authority for important mattersregarding the corporation.
Meetings of each Council and the Board of Executives
are held as required, and they cooperate with each otherto promptly and efficiently operate the corporation.
(The number of meetings held in FY2014)
Board of Executives: 6, Management Council: 4,
Education and Research Council: 13

イ-2 Adequately operate the Faculty Assembly and the
SAD Taking into consideration appropriate sharing of roles
Graduate School Faculty Assembly meetings, taking into 【AAS】 with each committee, etc., operated the Faculty
consideration appropriate sharing of roles with various
Assembly and Graduate School Faculty Assembly
standing committees, etc.
appropriately. In order to reduce the length of theFaculty Assembly and Graduate School Faculty
Assembly meetings, the common subjects of thesemeetings were jointly discussed starting from the 9th
meetings (January, 2015).

95

B

a. Adequately operated the Education and ResearchCouncil, the Faculty Assembly and standing committees
in a timely manner based on the distribution of roles.
- JCD Education and Research Council meetings: 2- JCD Faculty Assembly meetings: 20
b. Adequately operated the Center for Rejuvenation of
Local Communities and held two meetings to promoteindustry-academic-government collaboration.
Adequately operated the Career Support Center every
day to consult with students directly in the consultation
rooms or by phone.

イ-2 Adequately operate the Faculty Assembly and the
Graduate School Faculty Assembly, taking into
consideration roles of the respective standing
committees.

B

B

B

committees.

Adequately operate the Faculty Assembly, taking into
consideration roles of the respective standing
committees.

イ-3 For adequate business operation of the University
including accounting affairs, review and evaluatebusiness operation items needing improvement with thehelp of knowledgeable persons and specialists fromoutside the University, such as an audit corporation, etc.
to ensure a system for implementing measuresnecessary for improvement of the University.

イ-3 Undergo an accounting audit by an audit corporation,
ensure adequate accounting operation throughcollaboration with the audit corporation, and promptly
make improvements if necessary.

JCD

MS

ウ-1 Employment of faculty members shall be based on an
ウ-1 (a) Continue the open application policy for employment GAS
open application policy, in principle. Also, secureof faculty members.
excellent faculty members through introduction of diverse(b) Promote adequate operation of the tenure-track
employment systems.
system through implementation of qualification
examinations for tenure-track faculty members based on
the designated criteria, etc.
(c) Utilize a strategic fixed-term system for employment offaculty members in advanced research fields, etc.
(d) Making use of the UoA's Special Researcher
System, foster excellent specialists who will be working
for UoA as faculty.

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Adequately operated the regular/special/extraordinary
meetings of the JCD Faculty Assembly and the JCD
Department Directors Council.
- Regular FA meetings: 11- Special/Extraordinary FA meetings: 9- Regular/Special/ Extraordinary DDC meetings: 25

An internal audit was held based on the internal audit
plan.
Further, an audit contract was signed with anaccounting auditor, and an appropriate accounting audit
was held.
The results of both the audits by the accounting auditor
and corporate auditor were found to be appropriate. Afterapproval from the prefecture on September 1, 2014, theresults of the audit were published on the website alongwith the FY2013 financial statements, etc.
(a) Employed faculty members through our open
application system.
(b) Judgment concerning qualification for acquisition oftenure was conducted based on the criteria.
(c) Decided to employ Revitalization Center Faculty forthree-year terms of office as well as UBIC faculty.
UBIC: Two faculty members (same as last fiscal year)
Revitalization Center: Two faculty members (+2compared to FY 2013, new employment)(d) Employed an excellent graduate from our doctoral
program who is expected to become a full-time UoA
faculty as a Special Researcher on October 1, 2014.
(The employment will be continued in FY 2015)

B

B

A

ウ-2 While implementing appropriate personnel evaluation
ウ-2 Continue discussions on development of asystems to increase faculty’s incentives and improve thecomprehensive personnel evaluation system to properly
quality of education and research, such as the internal
evaluate faculty members' educational and researchpromotion system and the tenure-track system, develop aachievements, through establishment and operation ofcomprehensive personnel evaluation system in order tothe internal promotion system and the tenure-track
properly evaluate educational and researchsystem, based on appropriate evaluation criteria.
achievements.

GAS

a. Examine the methods for provision of incentives which JCD
can help raise faculty members' motivation.
b. As preparation for establishment of a comprehensive
personnel evaluation system for appropriate evaluation of
educational and research achievements, discuss how tocompile and handle an "Annual Business Achievement
Report."ウ-3 Discuss improvement of business procedures andsystems, for example, realization of more efficient
execution of research budgets, etc., in order to create anenvironment in which faculty members can concentrate
on research and gain good achievements.

ウ-3 Proactively publicize the "Points to Note Regarding
Expenditure of the University of Aizu Research Funds"
and other manuals to faculty members, while reviewing
the current clerical procedures as needed.

Publicize the manuals such as "JCD order placement
manual for faculty members," and review them asnecessary.

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CAS

JCD

Although no faculty members were promoted throughour internal promotion system, a total of five faculty
members were promoted through internationally open
calls. (The details are as below.)・Senior Associate Professor→Professor (two faculty
members)
・Associate Professor→Senior Associate Professor(three faculty members)
Conducted examinations for tenure acquisition for eightfaculty members who reached the qualification judgment
period in accordance with university standards. All of thefaculty members received tenure.
-FY2014 tenure track acquirers: Eight facultyComprehensive HR evaluation system was not
specifically discussed.
a. Unified the UoA and JCD competitive research funds
to motivate faculty members.
b. Discussed role and handling of the annual businessactivity report in order to establish a comprehensive
personnel evaluation system to appropriately evaluateachievements for education and research. These
discussions will be referred to when allocating thecompetitive research funds.
Internal regulations related to prevention of
misappropriation of Public Research Funds, such as“the Regulations Concerning the Handling of Public
Research Funds”, were newly established in line withrevisions of MEXT guidelines. Further, the manual“Compliance matters related to the accounting
management and execution of ordering by faculty” used
for compliance education was thoroughly revised.

Strove to implement proper accounting based on thefaculty order placement manual.
In accordance with MEXT's "Guideline for Measuresagainst Inappropriate Conduct Concerning Research
Activities" and "Guidelines (Implementation Criteria) for
the Management and Auditing of Public ResearchFunds at Research Institutions," and established new
regulations and operation systems in accordance withthe guidelines.

B

B

B

B

3. Evaluation by Item
SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN (THE 2ND TERM)

FY 2014ANNUAL PLAN
Status of Achievement and Reasons

III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation and Effectiveness1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Improvement

Item of Administrative Operation and Effectivenessイ

Simplify and rationalize administrative work of the
University, while reviewing and reorganizing
administrative organizations and placement of personnel.
In addition, promote outsourcing of administrative work,where possible.

In order to increase efficiency of administrative work,
reorganize and merge the existing meetings and standing
committees.

Ａ

Ｂ

Ｃ

Ｄ

1. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Improvement

Ａ

Ｂ

Ｃ

Ｄ

(2) Measures for achievement of goals regarding improvementof effectiveness and practicality of administrative work

Ａ

Item of Administrative Operation and Effectiveness(2) Measures for achievement of goals regarding improvementof effectiveness and practicality of administrative workア

III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation and Effectiveness

ア

イ

0

Ｂ

6

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

Evaluation0(ｱ-1) Strengthen collaboration among the divisions and GAS
sections of the Administrative Office, and promotecentralized business operations by an efficient executing
system, as well as increasing efficiency andrationalization of administrative work.
(ｱ-2) Continue existing outsourcing practice foradministrative/management work of the Administrative
Office with contract staff, and discuss a possibility ofoutsourcing of other work.

(ｱ-1) Held weekly the Administrative Office Director's
meetings, etc. in order to promote information sharing
related to administrative operations, and also madeefforts to streamline the operations.
(ｱ-2) Contracted with an outsourcing company for data
input work and accounting work for salary, travel
expense, etc.
Continued to commission outsourcing companies fortechnical works, such as translation, security, andfacilities maintenance.

Continue outsourcing of certain
management/administrative work, and examine thepossibility of outsourcing of other works as well.

JCD

Outsourced certain management/administrative work as
much as possible, and continuously examined thepossibility of further outsourcing.

Make efforts to manage committee meetings and othermeetings in a smooth and rational manner, so that
efficient operation of the University with limited humanresources can be realized.

GAS

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.

98

JCD

Held the Committee for Selection of the Chairperson of
the Board of Executives of UoA meetings on the same
day as that of JCD meetings in order to streamline theschedule of both meetings.
Made efforts to realize efficient operation of the
University with limited manpower by holding meetings asnecessary, etc.
Utilizing the SGU project, started to introduce paperlessmeetings.
Used email for deliberation and promoted paperless
operation of committees including JCD Faculty
Assembly. Streamlined office work by deliberating theissues of discussion for the committees beforehand in
subcommittee meetings.

B

B

B

B

ウ

Establish an academic affairs administration system with
better security which enhances convenience of students,
faculty and administrative personnel, and contributes toeffective administrative operation.

ウ

Install the new Academic Administration System in awell-planned manner based on the specifications
established in FY 2013, and start its operation in FY
2014.

ISTC

(ｳ-1) Through promotion of paperless environment and JCD
information sharing by utilizing networks, streamline andexpedite the administrative operation.
(ｳ-2) Examine efficient methods for storing internal digital
information after a lapse of a certain period of time fromtheir creation.

99

Installed the new Academic Administration System in awell-planned manner based on the specifications
established in FY 2013.
Started its operation in October, 2014, and improved theusability for students/faculty and administrative staff
members.
(ｳ-1) Through proper utilization of the internal web portal"Pota," promoted information sharing and paperless
operation of daily duties.
(ｳ-2) Started the efficient methods for storing internal
digital information discussed at the JCD Certified
Accreditation and Evaluation Preparation Subcommittee(formerly the Certified Institutional Accreditation and
Evaluation Preparation Subcommittee), and stored
information on faculty members for FY 2012 and 2013.

B

B

3. Evaluation by Item
SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN (THE 2ND TERM)

FY 2014ANNUAL PLAN
Status of Achievement and Reasons

III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation and Effectiveness2. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Improvement

Item of Financial Affairs

ア

イ

ウ

エ

Discuss generation of income by holding and charging
for short-period technical seminars for mid-career
professionals.

Improve a system for acceptance of donations fromprivate companies and graduates. Also, make efforts tocollect donations on a continuing basis, and discussestablishment of the University Foundation.

III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation and EffectivenessＡ

2. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Improvement

Ａ

3

Ｂ

6

Ｃ

1

Ｄ

0

(1) Specific measures regarding growth of self-generated
income, including external research funds and other revenue

Ａ

1

Ｂ

5

Ｃ

1

Ｄ

0

Item of Financial Affairs(1) Specific measures regarding growth of self-generated
income, including external research funds and other revenueアイ

Aim to increase income by 30%, compared to theaverage annual income during the period of the 1st Midterm Goals, from usage fees of the University facilities
from the standpoint of efficient use of property.

ウ

Promote recycling of outdated computers and otherequipment.

エ

Evaluation

The existing training seminars for which participation
fees are charged, such as cyber security/data scientist
specialist development seminars, shall aim at
independent operation solely with earned incomes.

RC

Ｂ

Ｃ

Ｄ

Held the following paid specialized training seminars for
mid-career professionals.
【Industry-University Collaborative Innovation Project】○ Security Specialists Training Seminar (29 participants
including 4 UoA students)○ Analytics Specialists Training Seminar (54participants)
In addition, about the projects operated by the IndustryUniversity Collaborative Innovation Project, discussed
whether the projects can be operated independently withseminar incomes after next year.

B

Properly operate the "Regulation Concerning the
GAS
Treatment of Cash Donations." Collect information for an
ideal way of establishing a University Foundation toaccumulate donations on a continuing basis.

Unable to collect enough information for an ideal way of
establishing a University Foundation, so try to collect
more information and proceed with concrete
examinations in order to establish the system related to
the University Foundation.

Establish the "University of Aizu Junior College Division JCD
Student Support Fund (tentative name)" and operate it ina smooth manner.

Established a guideline for the "University of Aizu JuniorCollege Division Kosho Scholarship Fund (tentativename)", and started fundraising.

Aim to increase income by 15 %, compared to theaverage annual income during the period of the 1st Midterm Goals. To this end, aim to increase use of
University facilities by the general public throughproactive PR activities of this system on our website.
Consider making more facilities available for use bypeople outside the University. (The University)
In addition to promoting the utilization of reusable
computers and other equipment, try to earn revenue by
selling non-recyclable items.

By notifying people of the facility rental system on the
UoA website, aimed to increase the use of the facilities.
Income for FY2014: 3,988,000 yen (Estimated)※Income for FY2013: 3,997,000 yen（A 45% increase of the average annual income during
the 1st mid-term plan period of 2,742,602 yen）

A

Reused the usable computers and other equipment
upon request. Collected non-recyclable items in astorage for a one-time disposal, and the items wererecycled and disposed while considering the leakage of
personal information.

B

100

MS

BAS

C

B

オ

Aim at acquisition of external funds for research projects
and implementation of joint/commissioned research
projects.
Quantitative target for applications for open applicationbased research funds:
More than 50 applications in total (The University)オWork toward acquisition of external funds forCAS
joint/commissioned research projects.
Numerical target for applications for open applicationbased research funds: More than 50 applications in total

Quickly sent notices by email to faculty with information
on open-call external funding such as Grants-in-Aid for
Scientific Research (Kakenhi), etc., while also postingsuch information on special bulletin boards in the
Research Quadrangles. Provided support on request to
faculty regarding applications, such as the creation of
documentation. A greater than expected result wasachieved.

B(Reference) Open-call funds in FY2014: 56 applications(FY2013: 67)
・Kakenhi: 43 applications
・Fukushima Prefectural Foundation for the
Advancement of Science and Education: 8 applications
・Other: 5 applications

More than 20 applications in total (The Junior College)(ｵ-1) For acquisition of external funds, provide support
JCD
for application for research projects, including proactive
information provision. Individual faculty members will findresearch issues based on characteristics of the region
and work on planning of research programs andproactively apply for external funds.
(ｵ-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 Rejuvenationof Local Communities.

101(ｵ-1) Encouraged faculty members to apply for open
application external funds by providing summarized listsof such funds, holding explanatory meetings regarding
Kakenhi, and supporting preparation of application
documents. Applied jointly with the UoA to the MEXT
"Establishment of the Center of Intelligence in theCommunities Program."(FY 2014 applications)
Kakenhi: 13 applications
Fukushima Academia and Education Reconstruction
Subsidy: 3 applications
The Descente and Ishimoto Memorial Foundation for the
Promotion of Sports Science Subsidy: 1 application
Research Center on Tropical Diseases General
Cooperative Research: 1 application
Research grant aimed at enlivening Hokuriku region: 1
application
MEXT Center of Community Program: 1 application(ｵ-2) Worked toward collaboration with local
governments and industries, under the initiative of theCenter for Rejuvenation of Local Communities.
Undertook commissioned research.
(Results) Commissioned research projects: 4
Worked on commissioned research at the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities in collaboration withlocal governments and industries.

B3. Evaluation by Item
SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN (THE 2ND TERM)

FY 2014ANNUAL PLAN
Status of Achievement and Reasons

III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation and Effectiveness

Item 2. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Improvementof Financial Affairs

III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation and Effectiveness

Item 2. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Improvementof Financial Affairs(2) Specific measures regarding economization of expensesアイ

In order to economize managerial expenses, review andimprove contents and methods of business operation.

Reduce relevant costs by way of water-saving, reductionof waste, recycling, power conservation and otherenergy-saving efforts.

イ

Ｂ

Ｃ

Ｄ

Ａ

Ｂ

Ｃ

Ｄ

Ａ

(2) Specific measures regarding economization of expenses

ア

Ａ

2

Ｂ

1

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

Evaluation0

Based on the results of FY 2013 survey, integrate
GAS
According to the results of FY2013 survey, decided thepurchase practice by streamlining clerical procedures and 【BAS】 clerical procedures and applicable item. Also, introducedby specifying applicable items.
the unit price contract to the general purpose items, sopurchased price of some items were successfully
reduced.
In addition to periodic announcements of specificmeasures taken based on the UoA environmental
policies, make efforts to reduce costs through promotionof power conservation and resource saving by actively
participating in measures taken by the national and
Fukushima prefectural governments. Make
improvements after examination and analysis of thesituation regarding the measures taken. (MS)Continue energy-saving efforts as rises in electricity
costs are expected. Check and analyze the situation offacility use, and promote utilization of facilities andmachine replacement for saving costs and energy,
whenever necessary. (FS)

102

MS
FS

Announced to all UoA members (all professors andstudents) specific goals to be worked based on the UoA
Environmental Policy, investigated and analyzed energy
usage and priority items to be promoted. Participated inthe "Light Down Campaign" and "Fukushima Protocol"
project, etc. to raise awareness about saving energy andresources. Efforts were made to reduce the level ofelectricity use through adhering to the AC/heatertemperature settings and the use of partial indoor
lighting. Constant observation of operational status
made it possible to well control air-conditioning. Madeefforts to meet the energy-saving request from the
MEXT and reflect the UoA Environmental Policy byshortening operation hours of the elevators and airconditioners. As a result, UoA succeeded in saving
electricity by 26.9 % compared to FY 2010, and by 7.6% compared to FY 2013. Upon renewal of appliances,introduced LED bulbs for downlight lighting equipment at
297 locations on campus for saving costs and energy.
(FS)

A

B

Continue to work actively on electricity/water saving.
JCD
In order to raise awareness on electricity saving, work on"visualization" of numerical targets and usage. (JCD)103

Created a FY2014 Power-Saving Action Plan, and set a
power reduction goal for July to September of 1%
compared to FY2013. Visualized energy use to raiseawareness of JCD members by sending email of energy
use alert and posting a saving electricity status as agraph, and which resulted in a 5.3% reduction, farsurpassing goals.
Further, participated in the Fukushima Protocol andworked to reduce CO2 emissions by 1% compared to
FY2013 for July to October, and far surpassed that goalwith a result of a 7.4% reduction. (JCD)A

3. Evaluation by Item
SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN (THE 2ND TERM)

FY 2014ANNUAL PLAN

Evaluation

Status of Achievement and Reasons
III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation and Effectiveness3. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Internal

Item Investigations and Evaluations, and Provision of Information

The University of Aizu

Ａ

3. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Internal

Ａ

0

Ｂ

13

Ｃ

1

Ｄ

0

(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding improvementof evaluations

Ａ

0

Ｂ

8

Ｃ

0

Ｄ

0

Item Investigations and Evaluations, and Provision of Information(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding improvementof evaluations

ア

III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation and Effectiveness

ア

Ｃ

Ｄ

The University of Aizu

The University of Aizu（ア） Within the framework of internal evaluations of the Corporation, （ア） Grasp major educational activities in the process ofconduct internal investigations and evaluations regarding
compiling an "Annual Business Achievement Report,"
educational activities, using evaluation criteria employed byand conduct internal investigations and evaluations.

PPR

third-party evaluation organizations, etc., as reference. The
Evaluation Office shall evaluate the University on a regular（イ） Grasp situations of research activities, including
research progress and achievements on a regular basis.

Ｂ（イ） Grasp situations of research activities, includingCAS
research progress and achievements, on a regular basis. PPR(CAS)Grasp details of research activities, etc. in the process ofcompiling an "Annual Business Achievement Report."(PPR)

Grasped major educational activities in the process ofcompiling an "annual business achievement report," andconducted internal investigations and evaluations（ウ） Gain understanding of activities which can be used formaking regional contributions, within the framework ofinternal evaluations of the Corporation.

（ウ） Gain understanding of activities which can be used formaking regional contributions, when the internal
evaluations of the Corporation are conducted.

PPR

With UBIC faculties as leader, grasped situations of
UoA research activities, compiled and published theresearch results as the “UoA Collection of Seeds 2014."(CAS)
Grasped research activities, etc. in the process ofcompiling an "annual business achievement report."(PPR)
When we responded to surveys from press（エ） Undergo periodic third-party evaluations by institutions
for university accreditation/evaluation.

（エ） In preparation for the third-party evaluation by an
institution for university accreditation/evaluation, start
selecting the institution and making a schedule forundergoing the evaluation.

PPR

organizations (news paper company, publishingcompany, etc.), understood the University’s regional
contribution activities in the process of compiling statusof those activities.
*Numberofundergo
surveys thewe evaluation
answered: in
3 2017, and selected
Decided toイイ

The Junior College

Japan University Accreditation Association as an
institution for university accreditation/evaluation.
イ The Junior College Division

The Junior College

104

B

B

B

B

（ア） Inspect situations regarding evaluation of educational（ア） Make improvements in the way that the questionnaire for JCD
activities such as “student class evaluations” on a regularintensive courses is conducted. Faculty members shallbasis by the Evaluation Committee, aiming to improve
request students to fill in the class evaluationand more effectively administer the inspection system.
questionnaire, in order to increase the response rate andthe ratio of entries for free comments.
Request faculty members to utilize the results for
improvement of future class activities.

Response rates of class evaluations were 88.4% for
students, and 73.6% for faculty (full-time: 98.7%, parttime: 50.6%). In order to reflect students' requests for
improving the classes, requested faculty members toreview the current question items. As a result, question
items for 7.7% of all the JCD courses (-10 compared to
FY 2013) were changed in the first semester and thosefor 6.6%were changed in the second semester.
Response rate of JCD evaluation was 84.2% forenrollment students, and it turned out the best result in
the past 7years.

（イ） Faculty, based on results of surveys regarding theircourses, shall evaluate and review their class activities
for improvement.

(ｲ-1) By providing the class evaluation results andrequiring improvement proposals, strongly encouraged
faculty to improve their classes and review attainment
targets for students' learning in light of class styles,
teaching methods, assessment criteria, and educational
goals.
(ｲ-2) Unable to provide a part of relevant materials, suchas the University's annual plans and the previous year's
survey results to the part-time faculty members inappropriate time.

B(ｳ-1) Compiled the"FY2013 annual business report"
from research and education result reports received
from all faculty, including retired faculty for the fiscal
year.
(ｳ-2) Worked on the use of evaluation criteria from theperspectives of both internal/external evaluations.
Annual business report was used as a referencematerial to examine the distribution of competitive
research funds.

B（イ） (ｲ-1) Based on the results of class evaluations,
JCD
individual faculty members will work on the improvementof class activities by reviewing attainment targets forstudents' learning in light of class styles, teaching
methods, assessment criteria, and educational goals.
(ｲ-2) For each faculty member to raise his/her awarenessby responding to the survey questionnaire, provide themwith materials, such as the University's annual plans andthe previous year's survey results.

（ウ） Establish evaluation criteria and other related matters for （ウ） (ｳ-1) Compile an "Annual Business Achievement
vitalization and advancement of education/research andReport," for vitalization of education and research underfor promotion of local contribution under the initiative of
the initiative of the Evaluation Committee.
the Evaluation Committee, and evaluate the overall
Discuss possibility of opening the "Annual Businesseducational activities.
Achievement Report" in a stepwise manner.
(ｳ-2) Work on preparation of evaluation criteria from theperspectives of both internal/external evaluations.
Discuss utilization of previous business reports in the
preparation process.

JCD（エ） Conduct self-inspection/evaluation on activities（エ） (ｴ-1) Collect basic data for the University's internal
regarding education, research, local contribution, andinvestigations (scheduled for FY 2016) and theCollege management on a regular basis, and use
institutional evaluation for junior college accreditation by
external evaluation results by Fukushima Prefecture
the Japan University Accreditation Association
Evaluation Committee for University Corporations, etc. in(scheduled for 2017).
an effective manner for appropriate management of the(ｴ-2) Improve the College's operational system, by
College.
reviewing the annual plans, etc. based on the results ofexternal evaluations conducted by the Fukushima
Prefecture Evaluation Committee for Public University
Corporations, etc.

JCD

105

(ｴ-1) Attended an explanatory meeting of the Japan
University Accreditation Association and worked tosurvey the items for self-review and evaluation andthose for certified institutional accreditations andevaluations of junior colleges, while collecting basic
data.
(ｴ-2) Reviewed the mid-term goal in order to improve theCollege's operational system, utilizing the results ofexternal evaluations conducted by the Fukushima
Prefecture Evaluation Committee for Public University
Corporations, etc. Worked hard to improve theimplementation system of education in order for
nurturing human resources matching with local needs.

BB3. Evaluation by Item
SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN (THE 2ND TERM)

FY 2014ANNUAL PLAN

Evaluation

Status of Achievement and Reasons
III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation and Effectiveness3. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Internal
Item Investigations and Evaluations, and Provision of Information

III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation and Effectiveness3. Measures for Achievement of Goals regarding Internal
Item Investigations and Evaluations, and Provision of Information

Ａ

Ｂ

Ｃ

Ｄ

Ａ

Ｂ

Ｃ

Ｄ

(2) Specific measures for promotion of disclosure andtransmission of information(2) Specific measures for promotion of disclosure andtransmission of informationＡア

Adequately disclose information, such as corporation
information, etc., via the University website.

ア

Undertake training programs for administrative staff in
PPRcharge of information provision at respective sections, forthe purpose of disclosing necessary information to the
public in a timely and appropriate manner.

0

Ｂ

5

Ｃ

1

Ｄ

0

Replaced the web server and CMS* in order to disclose
corporation information, etc. appropriately via University
homepage. In addition, trained the staff in order to beable to operate a new CMS without any troubles.
Staff training: August 20, 2014
*CMS (Contents Management System):
A system which comprehensively and systematicallymanages digital contents (text, picture, etc) for Web
contents’ structure, and conducts necessary processing
such as information delivery.

イ

Undergo appropriate external audits by certified public
accountants, etc. regarding financial situations andadministration/operation of the University, and disclose
the results of external audits to the public.

イ

Undergo regular internal audits and enhance the internal MS
check system.
Receive appropriate audits by accounting auditors andcorporate auditors on a regular basis, and disclose theresults of audits to the public via the University website.

106

Underwent internal audits based on the internal audit
plan.
Signed an audit contract with accounting auditors andunderwent an appropriate accounting audit.
The results of both the audits by the accounting auditor
and corporate auditor were found to be appropriate.
After approval from the prefecture on September 1,
2014, the results of the audits were published on thewebsite along with the FY2013 financial statements, etc.

B

B

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エ

オ

While publishing “Annual Reviews” on a periodical basis,
discuss construction of an institutional repository in orderto publicize the University’s educational and research
activities and intellectual resources.

ウ

Conduct surveys such as “student class evaluations,”“evaluation of the College by students,” and “evaluation of theCollege by alumni” under the leadership of the Evaluation
Committee and disclose relevant evaluation results. (The JuniorCollege)エ

Through the College’s website, transmit information
regarding education, self-inspection/evaluation, andeducational/research activities and achievements in aproactive manner. (The Junior College)オ

Publish an "Annual Review." (PPR)PPR
Publicize the construction and operation of the UoA
ISTCAcademic Repository within campus, compile
dissertation data, etc. and operate the repository system.
(ISTC)

Conduct surveys such as "student class evaluations"JCD
and "evaluation of the College by students" to disclose asummary of the evaluation results. Also, open all thedata of evaluation results to students and faculty
members excluding free comments.
Further, examine an ideal way to disclose such
evaluation results.
(ｵｰ1) While improving and utilizing the College's website, JCD
holding the Open Campus event, and making publicresearch achievements, proactively transmit information
regarding the College's activities. Furthermore, continue
efforts to improve the information transmission
capabilities.
(ｵ-2) On the College's website, disclose the results ofevaluation conducted by the Fukushima Prefecture
Evaluation Committee for Public University Corporations,and internal evaluations conducted by the Junior College.
(ｵ-3) Improve and update the "Collection of Research
Seeds (a record of faculty members' educational andresearch activities)," in an effort to put the College's
information in order.
(ｵ-4) As the MEXT is preparing to publish "University
Portraits (tentative title)," discuss what needs to be

107

Published an "Annual Review 2013” and "Annual
Report of the Center for Cultural Research and Studies"and posted them on the University website for broad
publication. (PPR)
Publicized the construction and operation of the UoA
Academic Repository within campus and started its
operation from July 2014.
Compiled doctoral dissertation data and Annual
Research Report of the CCRS, and then transmitted
them to outside of campus by Repository system.
(ISTC)
Held "class evaluations by students" and published thesummary of the results on the Website. Unable to placeprinted copies of all the data (excluding the comments)
at an appropriate period, in the library for students andfaculty. "JCD evaluation by students" was held at theend of the FY, and the results were published.

(ｵｰ1) Actively provided college information by putting
an invitation to the Open Campus, student research andworks, and faculty research results and awards on theWebsite.
(ｵ-2) On the website, disclosed the results ofevaluations conducted by the Fukushima Prefecture
Evaluation Committee for Public University Corporations
and by the National Institution for Academic Degrees
and University Evaluation.
(ｵ-3) The "Collection of Research Seeds," the offcampus lecture list and the introduction of lecturers were
updated and sent to related institutions. The monthly
results of off-campus lectures were posted online
successively.

B

C

B

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Publish “Research Proceedings” on a regular basis anddisclose the College’s educational/research activities andintellectual resources to the public. (The Junior College)カ

Post the College's "Research Proceedings," "Collection JCD
of Research Seeds," "List of Off-campus Lectures andLecturers" and the "Business Report of the Center for
Rejuvenation of Local Communities" on the College's
website for opening of the College's educational/research
activities and intellectual resources to the public.

108

Made the "Research Proceeding" into CD-ROMs,
distributed them to related institutions, published it on
the National Institute of Informatics CiNii (journal
information navigator), providing information that would
lead to deeper collaboration with other universities,
regional society and local businesses, and to therevitalization of the region. Created a new checklist for
submission of papers in order to enhance "Research
Proceeding." Further, the "Collection of Research
Seeds," the off-campus lecture list and the introductionof lecturers were updated and sent to related institutions,and all the above, including "business activity report" ofthe Center for Rejuvenation of Local Communities wereposted on the website.

B3. Evaluation by Item
SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN (THE 2ND TERM)

FY 2014ANNUAL PLAN

Evaluation

Status of Achievement and Reasons
III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation and Effectiveness

Item 4. Specific Measures for Achievement of Important Goals
regarding Other Business Operation

ア

III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation and Effectiveness

Item 4. Specific Measures for Achievement of Important Goals
regarding Other Business Operation(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding compliance(1) Measures for achievement of goals regarding compliance

Enhance compliance in accordance with the University’s ア“Code of Conduct,” “Fundamental Policies Pertaining toAdministration and Management of Public ResearchFunds,” and “General Plan on Management of Conflictsof Interest.”(ｱ-1) Announce the content of the University's "Code of GAD
Conduct" on a regular basis. (MS)【MS】
(ｱ-2) In accordance with 1) the "Plans for Prevention of CAS
Inappropriate Use of Public Research Funds, Etc.,"
which was developed based on the "Fundamental
Policies Pertaining to Administration and Management of
Public Research Funds" and 2) the "General Plan on
Management of Conflicts of Interest," carry out measuresfor prevention of misconduct.
Maintain scientific fairness and ethical validity of
research through 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.

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(ｱ-1) Announced the content of the University's "Codeof Conduct" to newly-hired faculty and administrative
staff by distributing copies.
Sent notices regarding the prevention of fraud andmisconduct whenever such incidents occur at theprefecture and other organization.
Regarding appropriate processing of public researchfunding, an internal audit was carried out andappropriate execution of research funds was confirmed.
As there were no cases subject to conflict of interest
management, no investigations, etc. were carried out.
(ｱ-2) Revised the “General Plan on Management ofConflicts of Interest” and held the Committee for
Conflicts of Interest which examined faculty's conflicts ofinterest.
Held the Committee for Research Ethics based on the"University of Aizu Conflicts of Interest and Regulation
Concerning Research Ethics" in order to examine
scientific fairness and ethical validity of the research
implementation plans.
Established on-campus regulations such as ”TheRegulations on the Prevention of Impropriety
Concerning Research Activities" for preventing
inappropriate conduct in order to comply with theupdates to MEXT's Guidelines.
Also, attended the meeting for exchange of opinion andexplanation hosted by MEXT in order to gather
information for the Research Ethics Training startingfrom FY2015.
(the number of committee held in FY2014)
・the Committee for Conflicts of Interest：１
・the Committee for Research Ethics: 3B(ｱ-1) Enhance compliance by announcing the University JCD
of Aizu "Code of Conduct" on a regular basis.
(ｱ-2) In accordance with the "Fundamental Policies
Pertaining to Administration and Management of Public
Research Funds" and the "General Plan on Managementof Conflicts of Interest," take specific measures forprevention of inappropriate use of public research funds.

110(ｱ-1) Enhanced compliance with the UoA "Code of
Conduct" by providing explanations at the JCD Faculty
Assembly. Gave reminders as appropriate at Faculty
Assembly and other meetings regarding the adherence
to the "Regulation Concerning Duties of Personnel." (ｱ2) Held a Kakenhi subsidy explanatory meeting, andgave explanations of examples to prevent inappropriate
use of Kakenhi and provided information on fraud
prevention. Regarding the case of inappropriate
accounting process at the other universities, announced
by distributing newspaper articles.

B3. Evaluation by Item
SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN (THE 2ND TERM)

FY 2014ANNUAL PLAN

Evaluation

Status of Achievement and Reasons
III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation and Effectiveness4. Specific Measures for Achievement of Important Goals
Item
regarding Other Business Operation

III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation and Effectiveness4. Specific Measures for Achievement of Important Goals
Item
regarding Other Business Operation(2) Measures for achievement of goals regarding maintenanceand utilization, etc. of facilities and equipment

ア

Promote improvement of the educational environment
and equipment, etc.

(2) Measures for achievement of goals regarding maintenanceand utilization, etc. of facilities and equipment

ア

Replace educational equipment in compliance with thecurriculum and Somei House furniture and fixtures in asystematic manner.

Inspect the status of the educational environment,
facilities and equipment, and promote necessary
improvements in a well-planned manner.

イ

Repair, maintain and manage the University facilities andequipment based on the long-term maintenance plans inan effective manner.

イ

Taking into consideration the results of regularinspections and inspections required by Article 12 of theJapanese Building Standards Act, review the long-term
maintenance plan (the annual plan and implementation
content), and promote repair and maintenance in asystematic and effective manner.

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SAD Made efforts to replace educational equipment used in【AAS, classes in a systematic manner without affecting the
SHWS curriculum.
】- Oscilloscopes ....9- Projectors...2
etc.
As for Somei House, used the opportunities of movingout inspections to grasp the conditions of use of thefurniture and fixtures etc., and maintained theenvironment in good condition through quickly repairing
or replacing damaged furniture and fixtures.

JCD

FS

Based on the deterioration status and inspection results JCDof the facilities, review the long-term maintenance plans(the annual plan and implementation content) if
necessary, and promote maintenance and management
in a systematic and effective manner.

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Based on the equipment update plan, replaced facilities
and equipment of the Food and Nutritional Sciences
Department (icemaker, balances scales, microplate
reader, water purifier, and egg multitester).
Also, installed air conditioning units at the physics andchemistry laboratory, and etc.

Taking into consideration the results of regularinspections and inspections required by Article 12 of theJapanese Building Standards Act, reviewed the longterm maintenance plan (the annual plan andimplementation content), and promoted repair andmaintenance of the aging facilities, including inspection
and maintenance of the chilling unit.
Made effort to maintain and manage of facilities andequipment based on the deterioration status and resultsof the facilities inspection by contractors. Revised thelong-term maintenance plan and made efforts to carryout maintenance and management in a systematicmanner.

B

B

B

B

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エ

Regarding the College’s decrepit dormitory andundersized library, discuss future plans for these facilities
from the perspective of safety and usability of residents
and users.

ウ

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 theimplementation results, and announce the results within
the University.

エThe "Exploratory Committee for Future Vision of theCollege Library and Dormitory" shall clarify problems
toward improvement of the College library and dormitoryand discuss long-term visions for their improvement.

JCD

In addition to periodic announcements of measuresMStaken based on the UoA environmental policies, makeFS
efforts to reduce CO2 emissions by actively participating
in measures taken by the national and Fukushima
Prefectural Governments. Make improvements after
examination and analysis of the measures taken by UoA.
(MS)
Check and analyze the situation of facility use, continueenergy-saving efforts and replace machine/equipment for
reducing CO2 emissions, whenever necessary. (FS)112(ｳ-1) Used questionnaires regarding the student dormand held discussion meetings with dorm residents tograsp their needs.
(ｳ-2) The "Exploratory Committee for Future Vision of
the College Library and Dormitory" compiled the future
vision.

B

Announced to all UoA members (all professors andstudents) specific goals to be worked on determinedbased on the UoA Environmental Policy. Investigatedand analyzed energy usage quarterly, and shared theresults and measures need to be taken with all UoA
members.
Participated in the "Light Down Campaign" and"Fukushima Protocol" project, etc. to raise awarenessabout saving energy and resources.
Efforts were made to reduce the level of electricity use
through adhering to the AC/heater temperature settings
and the use of partial indoor lighting.
【Achievement level of FY2014 Environmental Goals】(Compared to 2008）
・CO2 emissions: 82.2%（Target: less than 94.9%）→
Achieved
・Electricity usage: 78.1% (Target: less than 95.4%）→
Achieved
・Municipal gas usage: 98.3% (Target: less than 92.9%）→ Not Achieved
・Water usage: 98.3%（Target: less than 97.5%）→Not
Achieved
・Sewage usage: 142.1% （Target: less than 95.5%）→
Not Achieved
・Gasoline usage: 123.1% (Target: less than 147.6%）→
Achieved
・Waste produced: 144.6% （Target: less than 129.4%）→Not achievedB

* When the amount of energy consrved is converted into
sum, the sum reduced would be as below. (Comparison
with the target amount of energy for FY2014)
・Electricity usage: -23,768,000yen
・Municipal gas usage:+3,534,000yen
・Water usage: -5,000yen
・Sewage usage: +2,527yen
・Gasoline usage: -85,000
・Waste produced: 0(Because it is done with an annual
contract)
Through vigilant monitoring, we grasped the reality ofoperations and finely controlled the controls, including
the reduction of air conditioning operating hours, etc., inorder to reduce the gas and electricity used. The
downlight-type light fixtures had their bulbs replaced with
LED lights (297 lights) in order to lower costs andenergy use. (Facilities section)

Promote water and power conservation continuously, by JCD
raising awareness on power conservation through"visualization" of numerical targets and actual usage.
Also, verify and announce the implementation results on
campus for the purpose of reflecting the results toactivities in the following fiscal year.

オ

Discuss introduction of renewable energy resources,
such as photovoltaic power systems, etc.

オ

The “Laboratory for Leading-Edge ICT in Aizu” to beCASconstructed in FY 2014 shall have resource- and power- FS
saving functions installed.

113

Created a FY 2014 Power-Saving Action Plan, and set
a power reduction goal for July to September of 1%
compared to FY2013, and a 5.4% reduction was aachieved, far surpassing goals.
Participated in the Fukushima Protocol and worked toreduce CO2 emissions by 1% compared to FY2013 forJuly to October, and far surpassed that goal with a resultof an 7.4% reduction.
During campaigns, used visualization to increase theawareness of power saving among faculty,
administrative staff and students by sending "powersaving news" emails with energy usage information andpower-saving measures.

Regarding the "Leading-edge ICT Lab (LICTiA)," which
will be built with external funding (prefectural subsidies),
an ambient air cooling function will be introduced, taking
advantage of the Aizu region’s cold weather. This is inorder to reduce energy consumption of the data center
space in particular, which is expected to use anespecially large amount of electricity.

A

B

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キ

ク

Preserve green areas on campus with consideration for
the natural environment in the local communities, andmake continuous efforts in keeping the University
campus attractive and beautiful.

カ

Maintain and improve the University campus from thestandpoint of universal design.

キ

In order to ensure safe and secure campus life forstudents, as well as to respond to occurrence ofdisasters, manage and maintain the University buildings
and facilities in good conditions at all times.

ク

Based on the field survey results on the trees and plants FS
on campus (growth, density, etc.), create and implementa specific plan for spraying chemicals and trimming extra
branches, etc. Promote recycling by, for example, using
trimmed branches for paving the walking trails on
campus, and maintain green spaces comfortable.

Based on the field survey of the campus trees, made a
selection of chemicals and trimmed extra branches.
Additionally, the trimmed branches were crushed andused for paving the walking trails on campus, withcrushed driftwood being used when the branches did not
suffice.

With an emphasis on user safety and friendliness,retain the current universal design-based functions ofbuildings and equipment, and promote universal designconscious repairs and renovations.

Carried out regular inspections to grasp the condition offacilities. Also conducted maintenance and management
to assure facilities remained functioning.

FS

Focusing on user-friendliness and safety of users, carry JCD
out renovations and refurbishment taking into accountuniversal design of buildings and facilities.

Carried out renovations and refurbishment taking into
account universal design of buildings and facilities.

Taking into consideration the results of regularinspections and inspections required by Article 12 of theJapanese Building Standards Act, conduct systematicand effective repair and maintenance of the facilities sothat the fundamental functions and performance can bepreserved at the time of disaster, etc.

FS

Carried out regular inspections and the inspections
required by Article 12 of the Japanese BuildingStandards Act to grasp the conditions of the facilities,
and conducted repairs and improvements on highpriority facilities as needed. Also carried out the planned
inspection and maintenance of the chilling unit.

Based on the long-term maintenance plans (annual
plans and implementation contents), conduct systematicand effective maintenance and management.

JCD

114

Installed air conditioning units to the physics andchemistry laboratory, and etc. and made effort tomaintain and manage of facilities and equipment

B

B

B

B

B

3. Evaluation by Item
SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN (THE 2ND TERM)

FY 2014ANNUAL PLAN

Evaluation

Status of Achievement and Reasons
III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation and Effectiveness4. Specific Measures for Achievement of Important Goals

Item regarding Other Business Operation(3) Measures for achievement of goals regarding healthcare
and safety management

ア-1 Improve a safety and health management system for
maintenance and promotion of mental and physicalhealth of students, faculty and administrative staff.

III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation and Effectiveness

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(3) Measures for achievement of goals regarding healthcare
and safety management

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Item regarding Other Business Operation

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ア-1 (a) Based on the content of relevant laws, including the GAS
Industrial Safety and Health Law, properly assign
qualified health management staff and health promoters.
(b) Provide thorough safety education for faculty andadministrative personnel under the guidance of aphysician in charge of health management, and throughactivities of the Health Committee, etc.
(c) Promote comprehensive safety and health measuresby providing various manuals, etc. in an appropriatemanner.

(a) Based on relevant laws, assigned one healthmanagement staff.
(b) At the Health Committee, under the supervision of anindustrial doctor, discussed how to increase the ratio of
UoA members who take medical checkups. Also
discussed about adding more AEDs on campus.
(c) At the Health Committee, decided to utilize theproject of the Japan Mutual Aid Association of Public
School Teachers as one of mental health promotion.
Also, it was decided that the projects’ schedule will beannounced in FY2015.

(a) Based on the content of relevant laws, the HealthCommittee shall promote comprehensive safety andhealth measures through proper assignment of qualified
health management staff and thorough safety education
for faculty and administrative personnel.
(b) Carry out radiation monitoring on a regular basis.

(a) Invited an industrial doctor to a meeting of the HealthCommittee, held surveys and discussions to prevent
hindrances to good health, and sent “Health Committee
News” emails to promote the maintenance of good
health.
Invited a psychological counselor and held a Mental
Health training seminar in order to enhance the mental
health support.
(b) Carried out radiation monitoring on a monthly basis
and published the results on the Web site.

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B

B

ア-2 Conduct periodical health checkups for all students,
faculty and administrative personnel.

ア-2 Make efforts to have all students, faculty andadministrative personnel undergo periodic medical
checkups by raising their health awareness.

GAS

Made proactive efforts to raise awareness in order tohave all students, faculty, and administrative personnel
undergo checkups by using email and meetings, etc. tocall for taking the checkup. Although the opportunities totake the checkup increased by setting a makeup day,the result of checkup rate was below compared to theprevious year.
・UoA Faculty and Staff Checkup Rate
FY 2012: 90.3%
FY 2013: 90.7% (held over three days in November)
FY 2014: 87.2% (held over two days in September)
Sent a reminder email to all faculty and staff just before
the checkup day and encouraged taking the checkup.
However the checkup rate decreased 3.5 points
compared to FY2013 because of faculty business trips,
summer vacation, paid holidays, etc.
FY2015 checkups are scheduled at the end of
September, but this is still being coordinated.
Through frequent email, circular notices, and posters on
the bulletin board, we will make all faculty and staff
member to take the checkup.

Make efforts to have all students, faculty andadministrative personnel undergo periodic medical
checkups.

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JCD

Notified students during guidance in advance of theApril health checkups
Student health checkup rate: 99.1％
Actively promoted health checkups for faculty andadministrative staff by using email notifications andnotifications at meetings
Faculty/Admin health checkup rate: 100%BB

ア-3 Help students, faculty and administrative staff manage
their mental and physical health through provision of
instructions from and/or interviews with a counselor in atimely manner. Also, discuss improvement of acounseling system (such as employment of a full-timenurse and counselor).

ア-3 (a) Discuss a counseling system responding to changes SAD
of students' temperaments.
(b) Operate the Nurse's Office, giving priority to the days
when physical activity courses and University events areplanned.
(c) Deliberate on an effective counseling system.

(a) Make students, faculty and administrative personnel JCD
well informed of services of the Student Counseling
Room and the Nurse's Office, in order to make these
services more accessible.
(b) Assign a student counselor and a full-time counselor
for various counseling, and improve a support system forstudent career development and campus life.
ア-4 Maintain and enhance crime prevention and security
systems inside and outside the buildings.

ア-4 In the event of robbery/damage/accidents on campus,
promptly take appropriate measures.
In addition, for prevention of these incidents, enhance
the crime prevention and security systems throughreview and improvement of manuals for inspection offacilities and security patrol on campus, whenevernecessary.

117

MS

(a) By explaining the role of the Student Counseling
Office and Nurse’s Office, as well as their duty ofconfidentiality to students at guidance, etc., strove tocreate an environment that was easy for students todiscuss their issues.
(b) Made efforts to provide Nurse’s Office hours thatmatched the needs of physical education classes,
university events, and other student activities.
(c) Shared information on student's usage levels and thecontent of counseling, etc. among those working in theoffices and deliberated on an effective counselingsystem.
(d) Added self-health management to the Administration
System so that students can manage their own health.
(a) Made students, faculty and administrative personnel
well informed of services of the Student Counseling
Room and the Nurse's Office in order to make these
services more accessible.(b) Assigned four student
counselors (faculty) and one full-time counselor for early
individual counseling coordinated with faculty, and gave
appropriate counseling and advice.
Aimed to strengthen the university’s security by posting
full-time security personnel on campus, receiving work
reports from daily security reports, and giving
instructions regarding matters requiring improvement,such as areas needing heavy patrols, as needed.
Carried out patrols concurrently with inspections of fire
equipment four times in order to achieve quick andeffective fire extinguishment in case of fire.
In order to prevent smoking outside of designatedareas, and suspicious individuals, security personnel
actively greeted people on campus.
By sharing information on the rental usage levels offacilities and room with security personnel, aimed toincrease the efficiency of security work.

B

B

B

(a) For prevention of robbery/damage/accidents, etc. on JCD
campus, conduct inspection of various facilities andsecurity patrol on campus.
(b) In the event of these incidents, identify and verify thecauses and take necessary countermeasures.

ア-5 For the purpose of raising awareness of students, faculty ア-5 Conduct efficient fire and disaster drills to improve theand administrative personnel, etc. in regard to safety andemergency system in the event of disasters, and todisaster prevention, conduct training programs regarding
increase individuals' awareness of disaster prevention.
action plans in the event of disasters, and disasterIn addition, organize workshops on AED operation forprevention drills based on University’s disasterlifesaving.
prevention measure manuals.

イ

To respond to requests for use of the University facilities(Athletic Field and Gymnasium, in particular) as
emergency evacuation areas for local citizens, and forprovision of relief activities in the event of large-scaledisasters, such as earthquakes, manage and maintainthe facilities in good conditions at all times. Also, throughopening of the University facilities on a regular basis,
create an environment in which local residents andothers do not hesitate to evacuate to the University at thetime of disaster.

イMS(a) For prevention of robbery/damage/accidents, etc. on
campus, conducted inspection of various facilities andsecurity patrol on campus, used security cameras forearly detection of suspicious individuals, and maintained
a security network that is hard for suspicious individuals
to penetrate.
(b) Took steps to continue to prevent trespasses bysuspicious individuals by putting “security cameras inoperation” signs on the entrance of the gymnasium, etc.

In order to promote disaster prevention awareness on
campus, disaster prevention training was held for all
students, faculty, and administrative personnel on
October 2. At that time, also held a fire extinguisher
training. The Nurse’s Office held two AED training
seminars.

(a) Conduct efficient fire and disaster drills to improve the JCD
emergency system in the event of disasters, and toincrease individuals' awareness of disaster prevention.
(b) Provide workshops on AED operation for lifesaving.

Conducted fire and disaster drills with all faculty,
administrative staff, and students in June to improvedisaster prevention awareness and establish a disaster
response system for emergencies such as earthquake
and fire.

Understand the status of the University athletic field and FS
the gymnasium, which are designated as "emergency
evacuation sites" by Aizu-Wakamatsu City, and do
repairs or maintenance work whenever necessary. (Theathletic field is also designated as an "emergency
heliport.") Promote use of campus facilities including the
University park and trails by the general public,
throughout the year.

Confirmed the condition of "evacuation sites (athletic
field and gymnasium)" and "heliport (athletic field)" at the
University as needed in order to maintain and manage
so that they can be provided anytime.
Further, took good care of the walking paths and park inorder to create an environment conducive to use by local
residents.

(ｲ-1) Properly maintain and manage the athletic field and JCD
green zone on campus designated as "emergency
evacuation sites" by Aizu-Wakamatsu City.
(ｲ-2) Continuously promote opening of the College
facilities to the public.

(ｲ-1) Properly maintained and managed the athletic fieldand green zone on campus by removing weeds, cutting
down trees, and trimming branches.(ｲ-2) Continued toopen the library to the public, and opened the athletic
field to local soccer clubs, ground golf clubs, etc. forpractices, and to local kindergarteners for playing in thesnow. Further, opened the athletic field, gymnasium, andother facilities to Okuma JHS for club activities, classes,
etc.

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3. Evaluation by Item
SELF-EVALUATION
MID-TERM PLAN (THE 2ND TERM)

FY 2014ANNUAL PLAN

Evaluation

Status of Achievement and Reasons
III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation and Effectiveness4. Specific Measures for Achievement of Important Goals
Item regarding Other Business Operation

III Measures to be Taken to Achieve Goals regarding
Improvement of Administrative Operation and Effectiveness4. Specific Measures for Achievement of Important Goals
Item regarding Other Business Operation

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(4) Measures for achievement of goals for maintenance andutilization of communication infrastructure(4) Measures for achievement of goals for maintenance andutilization of communication infrastructureＡア

Through construction of a network system which can
respond to advancement of information technology on aconstant basis, maintain and improve the IT environment,so that it can serve as a backbone of the University
operation.

アTaking into consideration the latest trends of information ISTC
technologies, investigate and propose an ideal shape of
the IT environment, which is a backbone of the University
operation. Systematically promote replacement of thecomputer network systems (scheduled for April 2015)
and updating of software, which are a must for
construction of the IT environment.

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Taking into account the latest trends of information
technologies, conducted investigations and discussion
on the ideal shape of the IT environment, which is
backbone of the University operation.
Systematically promoted replacement of the computer
network systems (scheduled for April 2015) andupdating of software, which are a must for constructionof the IT environment.
In regards to software, due to requests from faculties,
guaranteeing compatibility with the operating systems
and overall software compatibility, operationalverification, and version up compatibility were madepossible by advance verification.
This in turn allowed the quick creation of the latest, morecapable educational software environment of any
university, which was provided with high stability andavailability to users.
Also, the Solaris version of the PDF viewer Adobe
reader is no longer supported, so PDF Studio wasinstalled for the first time in Japan following the detailed
investigations and discussion.
In accordance with that, at UoA, both viewing andediting PDF become available through not only Solaris,
but also Mac PC and Linux.
Regarding the email environment, SMTP AUTH and
IMAP service for students started, so students are able
to send a campus email even from outside of campus.
Improved the convenience of the wireless LAN byreviewing the operation of wireless LAN user certificate,extension of validity periods and increase the number ofthe certificates per individual.

AStably operate the current information platform anddiscuss effective use of the existing information service
resources not in full use in the current system.
Further, discuss how to improve the College's IT
environment.

イ

Concerning administrative operation of the on-campus
network systems, maintain and improve the security
measures to ensure stability and safety.

イ

JCD

Concerning daily administrative operation of the network ISTC
systems, carry out close liaison and coordination withsections concerned, maintain and enhance security of
the network systems. Also, conduct research on thelatest trend by participating in training programs andworkshops in order to figure out the directions of
information security.

120(ｱ-1) Regarding the servers, closely cooperated with thesystem supplier in order to achieve stable operation.
Also, regular updates for computer exercise room PCs
and staff member PCs were conducted in order toprevent system troubles. A new monitoring system for
network environment status introduced, creating asystem for preventing troubles before they happen.
(ｱ-2) Following the revision of the Center Exam, we
have revised the entrance examination system andprepared an environment to implement an entrance
exam with the new system.
(ｱ-3) Expanded the Google Apps for Education service
currently being implemented in order to improve thesystem environment. As a result, online reservations
and surveys for the Open Campus are now more easily
conducted.
(ｱ-4)Regarding next-generation ICT-based education,collected information about the next academic
administration system at the Education IT Solution
EXPO. Also, examined the Classroom service added toGoogle Apps for Education.
(ｱ-5) Due to the establishment of new course related to
Kindergarten Teacher License, discussed whether the
improvements of the "Pota" campus portal system areneeded or not.
Holding regular meetings with the campus network
system contractor and the computing system installation
vendor, we paid attention to the latest security measuresand notified users of important information. In this way,
made efforts to maintain system ability and safety, andmaintained a high level of availability.
Further, participated in workshops and courses toinvestigate the latest trends, and reflected the results ofthat investigation in the design, construction, andoperation of the system.

A

B

ウ

Enhance stocks of books and other materials inelectronic format at the University Library. In addition,
while implementing orientations and workshops, improvethe environment for usage of the Library by reorganizing
displays, etc., in order to provide better services to users.

ウ

Ensure stable operation of the systems, prevention of
information leakage and proper operation of computerresources, such as software, and raise faculty, staff andstudents' security awareness.
In parallel with ensuring the security, discuss how tocompile highly reusable and retrievable information
resources.

JCD

Enhance stocks of books and other library materials
based on requests from faculty members and students.
Also, reorganize displays in the Library with ingenuity,and implement Library Workshops, etc. for the purposeof providing a more user-friendly environment.

ISTC

In order to help deepen students' interest in the library,proactively and effectively transmit library information
while enhancing stocks of books and other materials inelectronic format, holding library workshops, andreorganizing bookshelf layouts.

JCD

121

Decided not to use the USB memory sticks while
inputting the entrance examination data. As acountermeasure to prevent the loss or leakage of
information, prepared storage that can only be accessedfrom the computer processing room. Accordingly, madeit so that access logs to the entrance examination data
are recorded in order to prepare for the worst casescenario.
Further, continued to require all faculty and admin staff
to submit software use reports in order to appropriately
operate our software resources.
Enhanced the stocks of books and other librarymaterials based on "book requests" from faculty
members and students, which were scrutinized by thelibrarians. In regards to the library system, started
interlibrary delivery system between UoA and JCD.
Also, the number of periodicals can be checked out
increased from one to three in order to improve libraryservice.
Responding to student and faculty/administrative staff
requests, worked to improve the library’s collection andstrove to allow easy access to information about thelibrary. Explained the importance of the library during
new student orientation to promote its use. Also issued
library user cards to Okuma JHS students.

A

A

A

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 FY2014

ResultShort-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.

Chapter 4-3 Plans to transfer valuable property or offer valuable property as collateral

Mid-term Plan

Plan for FY2014
none

ResultNone

none

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 FY2014
ResultIf there is surplus after the settlement of accounts, the surplus will On the approval of the prefectural government, the surplus was
be used for improvement in the quality of education and research, transferred to the Reserved Fund for Improvement of Quality ofand improvement of organizational operation, facilities andEducation/Research and the University Operation.
equipment.

122

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, decideon plans regarding facilities and equipment in the budgetmaking process for each fiscal year.

イ Create a development plan to establish the “University of
Aizu Revitalization Center.”

Plan for FY2014]

Plans regarding
facilities andequipment* Inspection andmaintenance of chilling
units (UoA)*Roof waterproofingand exterior repair of
Matsunaga Faculty
Housing Building C(UoA)

ResultEstimated Cost
(unit: million yen)

Resource

82 operational
subsidies

For establishment of the "Laboratory for leading-edge ICT in
Aizu," a core facility of the University of Aizu Revitalization
Center, start building construction and procurement of furnitureand equipment.

○ Status of implementation
According to the long-term maintenance plans, the work was implemented with FY 2013 budget.

123

Plans regarding
facilities andequipment* Inspection andmaintenance of chilling
units (UoA)*Roof waterproofingand exterior repair of
Matsunaga Faculty
Housing Building C(UoA)

Result(unit: million yen)

Resource

83 operational
subsidies

Weundertook theconstruction of Laboratory for Leading-edge
ICT, which will be the core facility of Revitalization Center. The
completion of the building is scheduled in July, 2015.

Chapter 4-5 Matters related to business operation provided for in Prefectural rulings(2) Plans regarding personnel affairs
Mid-term Plan

Plan for FY2014(2) Plans regarding personnel affairs
ア Employ internationally-recognized excellent scholars
from inside and outside Japan through proactive
recruiting activities based on the principle of open
application.
イ Employ individuals who have specialized knowledge
and skills as administrative staff of the Corporation.

(2) Plans regarding personnel affairs
ア Employ internationally-recognized excellent scholars
from inside and outside Japan through proactive
recruiting activities based on the principle of open
application.
イ Employ individuals who have specialized knowledge
and skills as administrative staff of the Corporation.

Result1. Employment of faculty members
Two (four foreign nationals and one Japanese)
2. Employment of staff members by the university
corporation
One staff member

Chapter 4-5 Matters related to business operation provided for in Prefectural rulings(3) Plans regarding use of reserve funds
Mid-term Plan

Plan for FY2014

Reserve funds of the balance carried forward from theprevious term of the Mid-term Goals shall be used as;-Expenses for facilities and equipment associated withestablishment of the University of Aizu Revitalization
Center for Fukushima and Tohoku, and for its operating
costs-Expenses for operation related to education andresearch, and its contingent businessReserve funds of the balance carried forward from theprevious term of the Mid-term Goals shall be used as;-Expenses for facilities and equipment associated withestablishment of the University of Aizu Revitalization
Center for Fukushima and Tohoku, and for its operating
costs-Expenses for operation related to education andresearch, and its contingent businessResult
The reserve funds were used for business operations
related to support of post-disaster recovery.

Chapter 4-5 Matters related to business operation provided for in Prefectural rulings(4) Other necessary matters regarding operation of the Corporation
Mid-term Plan
None

Plan for FY2014
Discuss establishment of a kindergarten teacher
certification program, taking into account the partial
revision of the "Japanese Act on Qualified Childcare
Facilities."

124

ResultDisscussion and coordination has been made both with
Prefecture and inside of the college aiming at theestablishment of the course in April, 2016. Application
was made for the autholization and license for teaching
training course.

（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

１，０６７

１１１．１％

Undergraduate Total

９６０

１，０６７

１１１．１％

２００

１１５

５７．５％

４０

３

７．５％

Graduate Department of Computer andInformation Systems（Master's Program）
Graduate Department of Information andInformation Systems（Master's Program)

Master's Program Total

２４０

１１８

４９．２％

Department of Industrial Information
Science

１２０

１３６

１１３．３％

８５

１０６．３％

Department of Food and Nutrition Science

８０
１０４

１０４．０％

Department of Social Welfare Science

１００

３２５

１０８．３％

３００

The numbers as of May 1, 2015

125

Capacity（a）Graduate Department of Computerand Information Systems（Doctoral
Program）

Doctoral Program Total

The Junior College Division

Total

Division/Department

Number of Student
（b）

（人）

Fulfillment rate

３５（b）/（a）×100（％）
１１６．７％

３５

１１６．７％

３０

３０