(September 7, 2018)

Standards for Professional Graduate Schoolof Global Communications

Explanatory Notes
Related laws and regulations are abbreviated as follows in these standards.
[SEA]: School Education Act[MOESEA]: Ministerial Ordinance for Enforcement of the School
Education Act (Ordinance of the Ministry of Education,
Science and Culture No. 11 of 1947)[SEU]: Standards for Establishment of Universities (Ordinanceof the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture No.
28 of 1956)[SEGS]: Standards for Establishment of Graduate Schools(Ordinance of the Ministry of Education, Science andCulture No. 28 of 1974)[SEPGS]: Standards for Establishment of Professional Graduate
Schools (Ordinance of the Ministry of Education,
Culture, Sports, Science and Technology No. 16 of
2003)[Notification No. 53] : Notification of the Ministry of Education, Culture,
Sports, Science and Technology No. 53 of 2003
(Determining items necessary for professional
graduate school)-1-IntroductionI.

The Standards for Professional Graduate School of Global
Communications are established by the Japan University Accreditation
Association (hereinafter referred to as the “JUAA”) as a Certified
Evaluation and Accreditation Organization for professional graduate
schools of global communications, to conduct certified evaluation andaccreditation of professional graduate schools in the relevant field.
Professional graduate schools of global communications subject to theseStandards are graduate schools that meet the following requirements.
(i) The school mission is to conduct education and research on the theory
and practice of a broad range of communication and to train students
with advanced knowledge, practical ability, and leadership to succeed
in a global society.
(ii) The degree to be awarded shall be Master of English Language
Teaching (professional), Master of Japanese Language Teaching(professional), Master of Global Communication Practice (professional)or those equivalent to these titles.

II. As a guideline for the university to maintain and improve an appropriate
standard of education and research, the JUAA has set and revised various
criteria including the “University Standards” which represent the criteria
used in the university evaluation conducted by the JUAA.
The Standards for Professional Graduate School of Global Communications
are one of the JUAA’s various standards, which have their foundation in
the “University Standards.”
III. The Standards for Professional Graduate School
Communications consist of the following eight major items.
1. Mission and Purpose
2. Educational Program, Methods, and Outcomes(1) Curriculum and Educational Program(2) Educational Methods(3) Outcomes
3. Faculty and Faculty Organization
4. Student Enrollment
5. Student Support
6. Education and Research Environment
7. Administration-2-ofGlobal

8.Self-study, Information Disclosure
IV. Each major item of these standards is composed of the “text” and”
perspectives of evaluation” indicated for each item.
The “text” outlines the elements required to fulfill the basic mission
imposed on all professional graduate schools of global communications,and also to realize the inherent purpose of individual professional graduate
school of global communications (hereby referred to as the “inherent
purpose”).
The “perspectives of evaluation” are a more specific definition of thepoints required to satisfy the elements defined in the “text,” and are
divided into groups as described below according to their characteristics: F(Fundamental) Group, L (Legal) group, and A (Advanced) group.
The “perspectives of evaluation” have the following two functions.
(i) To act as a specific perspective for the professional graduate schools ofglobal communications when conducting self-study(ii) To act as a specific perspective that the JUAA evaluators check when
performing certified evaluation and accreditation of professional
graduate schools of global communications
Based on the above, when applying for certified evaluation andaccreditation for professional graduate school of global communications,the school will have to conduct self-study, confirmed each “perspective of
evaluation,” and summarize the results in self-study report in line with theobjectives of the “text.” On the other hand, the JUAA evaluators will, in
principle, check each of the “perspectives of evaluation” and thenevaluate whether the objectives of the “text” are satisfied.
◆The “perspectives of evaluation” are divided into the following threegroups.
[F (Fundamental) group]
Basic matters required for the professional graduate school of global
communications.

In this section, the JUAA evaluators will evaluate whether or not the basic
matters required for a professional graduate school of global
communications are satisfied. In other words, the JUAA evaluators will-3-

evaluate focusing whether or not the school carrying out the basic missionof conducting education and research over a broad range on
communication theory and practical application, whether or not the schoolis imparting advanced knowledge, practical ability, and leadership skills tostudents so that they may succeed in a global society. In addition, the
JUAA evaluators will check if the school has the necessary organizational
structure to fulfill its basic mission, with a focus on whether or not it isproperly operated, and if effective education and research activities arebeing conducted.
(i) If results are being achieved or efforts are proving to be effective
towards implementing the basic mission, the items will be appended
as <Commendation>.
(ii) <Suggestion for improvement> will be appended to items which
require further efforts. However, depending on the detail and degreeof the items, <Recommendation> will be appended to items for which
there are issues.
[L (Legal) group]
Legal matters related to the professional graduate school of global
communications
In this section, the JUAA evaluator will evaluate whether or not all
professional graduate schools of global communications comply with
relevant laws and regulations such as the SEPGS.
As a general rule, the names and corresponding laws and provisions
related to professional graduate schools of global communications will be
indicated in parentheses ( ) after the “perspectives of evaluation.”
Evaluation concerning this item is described in “Overview.” In addition,
proposals are made in the “Comments” section.
(i) <Recommendation> will be appended to items for which there areissues. However, <Suggestion for improvement> will be appended tothe item if the issues are only minor.

[A (Advanced) group]
Required matters for expanding the features of the applicableprofessional graduate school of global communications based on theinherent purpose.

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Here, the JUAA evaluators will evaluate the features and strengths that all
professional graduate schools of global communications are working
towards to achieve its inherent purpose.
Evaluation concerning this item is described in “Overview.” In addition,
proposals are made in the “Comments” section.
(i) If results are being achieved or efforts are proving to be effective
towards realizing the inherent purpose, <Commendation> will beappended to the item.
(ii) If it is not possible to (i), but if it can be expected to have goodresults or can be evaluated as a distinctive approach in line with theinherent purpose, <Distinctive feature> will be appended to the item.
(iii) <Suggestion for improvement> will be appended to items which are
determined to be requiring further efforts.
◆ F group, L group and A group are summarized in the table below.
Category ofperspectives of
evaluation

Definitions[F (Fundamental)[L (Legal)[A (Advanced)

group]

group]

group]

Basic matters required

Legal matters related

Matters required forfor professional

to professional

expanding distinctive

graduate school ofgraduate school offeatures based on the

global communications.

global communications

inherent purpose- Commendation- Recommendation- Commendation- Suggestion forComments(could be- Distinctive feature

improvement“Suggestion for- Suggestion for(“Recommendation”

improvement”

improvement

if there are issues)

depending on thesituation)(*) The results of the certified evaluation and accreditation of theprofessional graduate school of global communications determine
whether or not it meets the Standards for Professional Graduate
School of Global Communications, considering the all areas which havebeen given an assessment of “Recommendation.” If a serious problem
as a professional graduate school of global communications is
recognized, it will be judged to have not met the Standards forProfessional Graduate School of Global Communications.
In the case of “Recommendation” or “Suggestion for improvement”
in the evaluation and accreditation result, an “Improvement plan” and-5-

“Problem resolution plan” will be made for items indicated as“Recommendation” and “Suggestion for improvement.” These will
outline in specific terms the measures for improvement that the
professional graduate school of global communications in question
must carry out, and will be established and laid out in the information
included with the evaluation results. Six months after receiving theevaluation results, the school must present a comprehensive
explanation of the “Improvement plan” and the “Problem resolutionplan” to the Professional Graduate School of Global Communications
Certified Evaluation and Accreditation Committee, at which time thecommittee will be able to ask questions and receive feedback on thepresentation.
In the case of “Recommendation,” in the progress report which is
required to be submitted two years after the plan for improvement
was explained, the school is obligated to report on the backgroundleading to the findings noted in the certified evaluation andaccreditation results, the plan for improvement, and the completion
status of subsequent improvements, premised upon the appropriate
completion of the improvements.

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Standards for Professional Graduate Schoolof Global Communications
Enacted October 22, 2015
Revised September 7, 2018
1. Mission and Purpose
Criterion 1: Setting and appropriateness of objectives
The basic mission shared by professional graduate schools of global
communications is to conduct a broad range of education and research on
the theory and practice of communication, and to impart advanced
knowledge, practical ability, and leadership skills to students so that they
may succeed in a global society.
For all professional graduate schools of global communications, theinherent purpose of the professional degree program, which is to be inrooted in the basic mission of the school, and checked against the philosophy
set forth by the said school (hereby, the “inherent purpose”) must be
defined in the school regulations. In addition, the inherent purpose shouldreflect the unique features to all professional graduate schools of global
communications.
Perspective
no.
1-1

perspectives of evaluation
The inherent purpose of all schools should be rooted in

Categories
F

L

A

○

the basic mission imposed on all professional graduate
schools of global communications.
1-2

The inherent purpose must be appropriate to the○objectives of the professional degree program.
(“SEPGS” Article 2, Paragraph 1)
1-3

The inherent purpose must be defined in the school○

regulations etc.
(“SEGS” Article 1-2)
1-4

What kind of features does the school have which○

support the inherent purpose?

Criterion 2: Communication of objectives
It is necessary for all professional graduate schools of global
communications to clarify their inherent purpose widely to the general publicthrough its website, university guides, etc. and to make it known to faculty
members, students and other members within the university.
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Perspective

perspectives of evaluation

no.
1-5

Categories
F○

The inherent purpose should be clarified to thegeneral public through websites and university
guides, etc.
(“MOESEA” Article 172-2, Paragraph 1)

1-6

The school makes efforts to communicate theinherent purpose to faculty and academic staff
members, students, and other constituents of theschool.

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L

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2. Educational Program, Methods, and Outcomes(1) Curriculum and Educational Program
Criterion 3: Design of curricula
All professional graduate schools of global communications need toproperly organize and manage the curriculum in order to maintain thestandards expected of professional degrees. As for the organization of thecurriculum, a degree award policy (diploma policy) must be decided in a waythat carries out the basic mission of the professional graduate school inquestion to make the learning outcome(s) based on the inherent purpose
clear; a curriculum design and implementation policy (curriculum policy) mustalso be decided based on that policy. In addition, it is necessary todisseminate these policies to students.
It is required that all professional graduate schools of global
communications organize their curriculums systematically, based on the
curriculum design and implementation policy, keeping in mind that it is thebridge between theory and practice. In addition, it is necessary to consider
social demands, academic development trends, and diverse student needs inthe design of a curriculum. Furthermore, it is expected that educational
program which promotes human resource development with a global
perspective are introduced and distinctive class subjects are arranged in linewith the inherent purpose.
Perspective
no.
2-1

perspectives of evaluation
Plans must be made to clearly state and disseminate

CategoriesFL○

the degree award policy and curriculum design andimplementation policy to students.
2-2

Based on the policies regarding the organization andimplementation of the curriculum which are alignedwith the policy for awarding a degree, the curriculum
should be systematically organized based on thefollowing matters, keeping in mind the fact that it isa bridge between theory and practice.
(“SEPGS” Article 6)(1) The basic mission imposed on professional
graduate schools of global communications,
namely, to conduct education and research on
the theory and practice of a broad range ofcommunication, must be established from the

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○

○

A

standpoint of training students to obtain
advanced knowledge, practical ability , andleadership in a global society.
(2) Pertaining to human resource development in
the field of global communication, subjects must
be appropriately arranged to deal with basic
content, advanced content, practical content,case studies, etc.
(3) Ensure that courses are being taken by students
consistently and in a stratified fashion.
2-3

The formation of the curriculum must correspond to○social demands, academic development trends, anddiverse student needs.
2-4

Based on cooperation with industry , a Collaboration
Council for Educational Program consisting of thefollowing applicable persons will be established toorganize the curriculum and to ensure its smoothand efficient implementation. In doing so, persons
other than (1) will make up the majority.
(“SEPGS” Article 6-2)
(1) A teacher or other faculty member appointed by
the dean, or the head of the global
communications graduate school in question.
(2) Someone with a wealth of practical experience inthe field of global communications, such as
someone who has a job in the field of global
communications, or someone involved in
activities over a wide region as part of a grouprelated to the field of work (professional
association, trade association, researchorganization run by people working in the fieldof global communications or people doing
related work, etc.)(3) A member of a local public body , a local businessassociation, or other relevant person in theregion (however , such a member is not required
if they do not have suitable educational
relevance).
(4) A person other than a faculty member or other- 10 -○

staff member of the professional graduate
school of global communications, who isdeemed necessary by the dean or the head of
the professional graduate school.
2-5○

The curriculum should be organized while taking into
account the views of the Collaboration Council for
Educational Program, and the circumstances
surrounding the global communication field.
(“SEPGS” Article 6, Paragraph 2)2-6○What kind of distinctive courses does the graduate
school offer which conform to the inherent purpose?

Criterion 4: Granting of credit, completion of program, etc.
All professional graduate schools of global communications must set
appropriate credit levels taking into consideration the amount of study
required, and take measures to enable students to study in a balancedmanner in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.
In order to ensure fairness and strictness in granting credits, approving thecompletion of programs, and shortening periods of enrollment, schools must
engage in these on the basis of standards and methods clearly indicated to
students in advance. In addition, the degree to be awarded is required to begiven a name that matches the characteristics of the global communication
field and the educational program.
Perspective
no.
2-7

perspectives of evaluation
Credits must be set in accordance with legal

Categories
FL○

regulations, taking into consideration thecharacteristics of the courses, the contents of thecourse, the form of study , and the study timerequired (including preparation and review timeoutside the classroom).
(“SEU” Article 21, Article 22, Article 23)
2-8

In order to allow students to take courses in a○balanced manner over the course of each year, an
upper limit must be set on the number of credits thatstudents can register for in a given year or semester.
(“SEPGS” Article 12)
2-9

If the credits earned by a student for a course taken
at another graduate school or credits earned before- 11 -○

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entering the professional graduate school are to berecognized as credits earned at the applicableprofessional graduate school, there must be systems
in place which ensure the integrity of that university's
educational standards and curriculum are inaccordance with applicable legal regulations.
(“SEPGS” Article 13, Article 14)
2-10○

The period of study required and the number ofcredits earned for the completion of the course must
be properly set in accordance with the applicablelegal regulations.
(“SEPGS” Article 2, Paragraph 2; Article 3, Article 15)

2-11

○

The criteria and methods for the completion of thecourse must be indicated to the student. (“SEPGS”
Article 10, Paragraph 2)

2-12

○

If the term of study is shortened, the term must be
set in accordance with legal regulations. Also, in sucha case, consideration must be given to theachievement of sufficient results in regard to theinherent purpose.
(“SEPGS” Article 16)

2-13

If you are shortening the term of study, the criteria○

and process must be specified in advance to students
through school regulations. In addition, specified
standards and processes must be applied fairly andstrictly.
2-14

The degree to be awarded should have a nameappropriate to the characteristics of the field ofglobal communication and the educational programof the relevant professional graduate school of global
communications.
(“Degree regulations” Article 5-2, Article 10)- 12 -○○

(2) Educational Methods
Criterion 5: Study guidance and learning counseling
All professional graduate schools of global communications must develop asystem of guidance for taking courses based on the diversity of students'
experiences and acquired knowledge before admission. Furthermore,
professional graduate schools of global communications must provide course
guidance and consultation on an appropriate course of study with the aim offurther promoting the student's desired educational goals with a focus on thestudents' career after graduation. In addition, when implementing internships,
training, etc., it is necessary to clarify the rules regarding confidentiality andto provide appropriate guidance, etc. Furthermore, it is expected thatprofessional graduate school of global communications take distinctive
measures in line with its inherent purpose for the purposes of providing
course guidance and learning consultations.
Perspective
no.
2-15

perspectives of evaluation
The school must provide appropriate course guidanceCategories
F

L

A

○

and counseling for students based on the diversity ofstudents (academic background, practical experienceor lack thereof , etc.).
2-16

When conducting internships, training, etc., it isnecessary to clarify the rules regarding confidentiality○

and to provide appropriate guidance.
2-17

What kind of features are there in line with the○inherent purpose regarding course guidance andstudy consultations?

Criterion 6: Class methods, etc.
All professional graduate schools of global communications must introduce
educational methods which bridge the gap between theory and practice. In
addition, in order to maximize the effectiveness of the instruction, classes
should be conducted with an appropriate number of students taking into
consideration the method of teaching, facilities, equipment, and othereducational conditions. Furthermore, it is necessary to adopt the mosteffective teaching methods depending on the form of each individual lesson,such as utilizing case studies, conducting field surveys, and having
question-and-answer sessions and discussions which are interactive anddynamic. In addition, in the case of performing remote classes using various
media or conducting correspondence classes, it is necessary to target- 13 -

courses that can be expected to have sufficient educational effects. On topof which, it is expected for educational methods to make distinctive efforts inline with the school's inherent purpose.
Perspective
no.
2-18

perspectives of evaluation
The number of students who take a single class

Categories
F

L

○

○

○

○

A

simultaneously should be limited to an appropriate
number that will maximize the educational effect,
taking into consideration the method of the class,facilities, and other educational conditions.
(“SEPGS” Article 7)
2-19

In addition to lectures, appropriate educational
methods and class methodologies such as discussion,
seminars, practical training, group learning, casestudies, field studies, and internships should be
employed in order to enhance students' practicaleducation. (“SEPGS” Article 8, Paragraph 1)

2-20

In the case of performing remote classes using○

various media, it is necessary that the courses can be
expected to have sufficient educational effects bythis methodology.
(“SEPGS” Article 8, Paragraph 2)
2-21

If the school will be conducting distance learning, it is○necessary that the courses can be expected to havesufficient educational effects by this methodology.
(“SEPGS” Article 9)2-22

What kind of features are there in the lesson○

methodology to achieve the inherent purpose?

Criterion 7: Lesson plans and syllabus
All professional graduate schools of global communications must set classhours, a timetable, etc. in consideration of students' studies. In addition, thesyllabus is required to specify the specific content and method of each class,teaching materials, study requirements, annual lesson plan, etc., and classes
must be conducted appropriately according to the syllabus. Furthermore,when changing the content of the syllabus, it is necessary to inform thestudents in an appropriate manner.

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Perspective
no.
2-23

perspectives of evaluation
The class hours and schedule should be set in

Categories
F

L

A

○

consideration of the students' course load.
2-24

The syllabus must clearly indicate the specific content○○

and method of each class, teaching materials, study
requirements, and annual lesson plan.
(“SEPGS” Article 10, Paragraph 1)
2-25

Classes must be conducted according to the syllabus.

○

Furthermore, when changing the content of thesyllabus, it is necessary to inform the students in an
appropriate manner.

Criterion 8: Assessment of academic achievement
In order to maintain the standards expected of a professional degree
course, all professional graduate schools of global communications must set
the criteria and methods for the assessment of academic achievement
appropriately, and convey that information to students through the syllabus
ahead of time. In addition, actual performance evaluations are required to be
carried out fairly and strictly based on the specified criteria and methods.
Furthermore, it is necessary to formulate a mechanism to respond to inquiries
concerning performance evaluations from students, properly inform thestudents about the process, and carry it out appropriately.
Perspective
no.
2-26

perspectives of evaluation
The criteria and methods for the assessment of

Categories
F

L

○

○

○

○

academic achievement should be properly set andclearly indicated to students.
(“SEPGS” Article 10, Paragraph 2)
The assessment of academic achievement must be
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carried out fairly and strictly based on the criteria andmethods specified to students.
(“SEPGS” Article 10, Paragraph 2)

2-28

In order to ensure the fairness and strictness of theassessment of academic achievement, a mechanism
must be formulated to respond to inquiries about
grades from students, and this mechanism must be
clearly indicated to the students. In addition, that- 15 -○

Asystem must be properly operated.

Criterion 9: Systematic training for improvement
All professional graduate schools of global communications must conductorganizational training and research in order to improve the content andmethods of classes. In addition, in order to maintain and improve the level of
education of the professional graduate school, it is important to strive toimprove the practical knowledge of the faculty, as well as their teachingabilities. Furthermore, in order to improve the content and methods ofclasses, it is necessary to systematically conduct student evaluations ofclasses and publish the results. On top of that, it is necessary to use theresults to develop a system that will lead to improvements in education, andthat such systems will be properly shared among the relevant personnel
within the professional graduate school, and that they will function
effectively in improving education. Also, in order to improve education, it isnecessary to take external opinions into consideration. Moreover, it isexpected distinctive efforts be made in line with the inherent purpose for the
improvement of the curriculum, contents, and methods of the courses being
held.
Perspective

perspectives of evaluation

no.
2-29

The school must conduct systematic training andCategories
F

L

○

○

research to improve class content and methods.
(“SEPGS” Article 11)
2-30

The school must strive to improve faculty's practicalknowledge and to improve their teaching abilities in○

education.
2-31

The school must conduct organized class evaluations○

by students and publish the results. In addition, theschool must maintain a mechanism for using theresults of those evaluations for the improvement ofeducation. Furthermore, that system must be properly
shared among the relevant personnel within thegraduate school and it must be effective in improving
education.
2-32

The opinions of the Collaboration Council for
Educational Program should be taken into
consideration in order to improve the curriculum and- 16 -○

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its contents and methods.
(“SEPGS” Article 6, Paragraph 3)
2-33

What are the features of the course curriculum,
contents, and process for the improvement ofmethods to achieve the inherent purpose?

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(3) Outcomes
Criterion 10: Keep track of and publish the progress of alumni,
and use of evaluations of educational outcomes
It is necessary for all professional graduate schools of global
communication to follow the progress of their graduates and to publish thisinformation to the university and society at large. In addition, it is necessary
to evaluate the educational results according to the inherent purpose basedon the degree awarding status, the career status of the graduates, etc., andto use the results for improvement of the educational programs andmethods.
Perspective
no.
2-34

perspectives of evaluation
The school must follow the progress of the graduates

Categories
F

L

○

○

and publish this information to the professional
graduate school and society at large.
(“MOESEA” Article 172-2, Paragraph 1)
2-35

The school must evaluate educational achievements
in line with the inherent purpose, and use the results
to improve educational program and methods.

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3. Faculty and Faculty Organization
Criterion 11: Number, composition, etc. of full-time faculty
All professional graduate schools of global communications must maintaina faculty composition appropriate to achieving their basic mission andinherent purpose. Professional graduate schools must also comply with
relevant laws and regulations while doing so. In addition, it is necessary to
deploy faculty appropriately, noting that professional graduate schools are
required to provide an education which bridges the gap between theory andpractice. In that capacity, it is important to consider the diversity of thefaculty.
Perspective

perspectives of evaluation

no.
3-1

The school must comply with legal and regulatory

Categories
F

L

○

○

standards regarding the number of full-time faculty.
(“Notification 53,” Article 1, Paragraph 1)
3-2○

In principle, more than half of the number of full-time
faculty members required by law should consist of
professors.
(“Notification 53,” Article 1, Section 6)

3-3

The full-time faculty members must meet any of the○○following criteria and have a high level of teachingability in the field of their specialization.
1.Persons who have educational or researchachievements in their major field of study
2.Persons with advanced training/technical skills intheir major field of study
3.Persons who have particularly prominent
expertise and experience in their major field of
study(“SEPGS” Article 5)
3-4

Full-time faculty with real-world experience in their○major field of study should make up approximately
30% or more of the full-time faculty required in the
global communication field.
(“Notification 53,” Article 2, Paragraph 1, Paragraph2)
3-5

Among full-time faculty, faculty considered to be
professionals in their major field of study should have

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at least five years of practical experience and behighly-skilled professionals.
(“Notification 53,” Article 2, Paragraph 1)
3-6○

When utilizing “Deemed full-time faculty members”
as practitioner faculty members, the number of staff
and the number of sessions for the courses beingtaught must be in accordance with legal regulations.
Moreover, deemed full-time faculty are responsible
for organizing the curriculum and managing theadministration.
(“Notification 53,” Article 2, Paragraph 2)

3-7○

In the case of full-time teachers who teach part timein a different faculty or academic unit of graduate
school (such as a doctoral course, master's degree orother professional degree course), the number of
instructors and duration of the terms shall be set inaccordance with legal regulations.
(“SEPGS” Article 5 Paragraph 2, “Notification 53”
Article 1 Paragraph 2)

3-8

The foundational courses that form the core of the○curriculum should be taught mainly by full-time
faculty. In addition, appropriate faculty should be
assigned to subjects that emphasize theory andsubjects that emphasize practice in the relevant field.
3-9

As a general rule, for foundational subjects at the○core of the curriculum, full-time professors or
associate professors should be assigned. Also, if apart-time/non-full-time faculty member is in charge ofa core subject, the placement of said instructor will
be processed in accordance with the relevant
standards/procedures.
3-10○

The composition of the full-time faculty should takemaintaining a balanced age range into consideration.
(“SEGS” Article 8, Paragraph 5)

3-11

The composition of the faculty should be properly
configured taking into consideration diversity andgender balance according to the characteristics ofthe global communication field.

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Criterion 12: Recruitment, appointment, dismissal, and promotionof faculty
It is necessary for all professional graduate schools of global
communications to have an organizational policy regarding the assignment offaculty and a transparent procedural process to ensure its fair operation, withthe goal of promoting the appointment of faculty with sufficient education
and research ability, specialized knowledge, and experience to carryeducation and research activities into the future.
Perspective
no.
3-12

perspectives of evaluation
Professional graduate schools should have an

Categories
F

L

A

○

organization policy regarding teachers that takes into
consideration the various positions of faculty such asprofessors, associate professors, assistantprofessors, instructors, etc., and attributes such as
visiting lecturer , fixed-term, etc., and based on those,determine the organization of the faculty.
3-13

Regarding the recruitment, appointment, dismissal,○

and promotion of faculty, professional graduate
schools must establish appropriate standards andprocedures, and ensure their fair operation.

Criterion 13: Assessment of full-time faculty members' education andresearch activities
All professional graduate schools of global communications need to verify
the effectiveness of the education and research activities of the full-time
faculty, and its contributions to internal management and society as a whole.
Furthermore, it is necessary to continuously work towards the improvement
and advancement of the activities of the full-time faculty.
Perspective
no.
3-14

perspectives of evaluation
The school must put a system in place toCategories
F

L

A

○

appropriately evaluate the full-time faculty members'
educational activities, research activities,
contributions to internal management, andcontributions to society .
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What are the characteristics of the assessments of- 21 -○

full-time faculty members' educational activities,
research activities, contributions to internalmanagement, and contributions to society in regards
to the inherent purpose?

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4. Student Enrollment
Criterion 14: Admission policy, selection of new students,
and quota management
All professional graduate schools of global communications must set a
clear student admission policy in accordance with their basic mission andinherent purpose. Based on that policy, it is necessary to set appropriate
selection methods and procedures, and announce these in advance. In
addition, schools must conduct selection of new enrollees appropriately andfairly under a responsible implementation system. Furthermore, schools must
maintain mechanisms and systems for the taking of entrance examinations by
persons with disabilities.
In order to continuously maintain an environment which fosters education,
it is necessary for all professional graduate schools of global communications
to properly manage the enrollment number in accordance with theenrollment quota and the student body size in accordance with theadmission capacity.
It is expected that all professional graduate schools of global
communications implement a distinctive approach to accepting students inorder to achieve their inherent purpose.
Perspective

perspectives of evaluation

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4-1

The school must establish and disclose a clear

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student admission policy. (“MOESEA” Article 165-2
Paragraph 1 and Article 172-2 Paragraph 1)
4-2

The school must set appropriate selection criteria,
methods and procedures based on the student○

admission policy.
4-3

The school must announce its selection methods and○procedures in advance to prospective students andto the public in general.
4-4

In selection of new enrollees, the school accepts○

students in line with its admission policy and selection
standards and methods.
4-5

The school must conduct the selection of students○

appropriately and fairly as per the school's admission
process.
4-6

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with disabilities to take entrance examinations.
4-7

It is necessary for all professional graduate schools of○○global communications to properly manage theenrollment number in accordance with the enrollment
quota and the student body size in accordance withthe admission capacity.
(“SEGS” Article 10, Paragraph 3)
4-8What distinctive measures have been taken with thestudent admission process to achieve the inherent
purpose?

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5. Student Support
Criterion 15: Student Support
All professional graduate schools of global communications must support
their students via university-wide support systems in order to help students
concentrate on their learning. These include counselling/support systems
relating to student life, regulations/counselling systems for all types ofharassment, and counselling/support systems relating to economic support
including scholarships. In addition, it is necessary to make students aware ofthese support systems. Furthermore, it is necessary to maintain a support
system for accepting people with disabilities and to provide support for
them.
Ideally, all professional graduate schools of global communications should
provide support such as a counselling/support system to help students tobuild their anticipated career or select a path, etc. after completing a courseof study, a support system for adult students/exchange students, and a
support system for self-led activities and alumni associations for students
who have completed their course of study. In addition, with regard to such
student support, it is expected professional graduate schools implement
efforts to expand these features in line with the inherent purpose.
Perspective

perspectives of evaluation

no.
5-1

The school must maintain a consultation and support

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system with regard to student life and provide
support effectively.
5-2

The school must maintain regulations and a○

consultation system regarding various types ofharassment, and make students aware of thesethings.
5-3

The school must maintain a consultation and support○

system for financial support such as scholarships.
5-4

The school must maintain a support system for○applicants with disabilities and provide support for
them.
5-5

Does the school provide effective support byestablishing a support system for careerdevelopment/path selection counselling in
anticipation of the student's course completion?

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5-6

Has the school established a support system to accept○

foreign exchange and adult students, and provide
support for them?
5-7

What support systems has the school put in place for○self-led activities of students, and alumni associations
after completion of a course of study, and are thesebeing supported?
5-8

What features do the school's student support
services offer to achieve its inherent purpose?

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6. Education and Research Environment
Criterion 16: Maintenance of facilities and equipment, and personal support
systems
It is important for all professional graduate schools of global
communications to maintain facilities/equipment in proportion with thescope of the professional graduate school in question, including thefacilities/equipment at the university as a whole; it is also important toprovide facilities which consider those with disabilities. In addition, it isnecessary to establish an environment that promotes effective learning andinteraction between students, and to establish a human support system that
contributes to education and research. Furthermore, it is expected that
schools establish facilities, equipment, and personal support systems that are
in line with the inherent purpose, and that they work toward expanding thesefeatures.
Perspective

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facilities/equipment must be made available inaccordance with the scope and education system of
the professional graduate school of global
communications.
(“SEPGS” Article 17)
6-2

The school must maintain an environment including○

self-study rooms where students can study
independently and a lounge for mutual interaction
between students, and ensure they are being utilized
effectively.
6-3

The school must maintain facilities and equipment for○people with disabilities.
6-4

The school must maintain the information○

infrastructure necessary for student learning andeducation and research activities run by the faculty.
6-5

The school must maintain a human support system○that contributes to education and research.
6-6

What kind of features are there in regard to thefacilities and equipment, and human support systems
to achieve the inherent purpose?

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Criterion 17: Maintenance of library resources
All libraries at professional graduate schools of global communications
must be outfitted with sufficient materials such as books and electronic
media needed for student study and the education and research activities of
instructors in a planned/systematic fashion. In addition, the terms of use andhours of operation of these libraries must be set with consideration forstudent study and the education and research activities of instructors.
Furthermore, with regard to the maintenance of educational resources, it isexpected schools implement efforts in line with the inherent purpose andwork towards the expansion of those features.
Perspective
no.
6-7

perspectives of evaluation
Schools must maintain a wide range of materials

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including books and electronic media necessary toaccommodate students' studies as Professional
Graduate Schools of Global Communications, and toaccommodate the education and research activities offaculty. Furthermore, all resources should be outfitted
in a planned/systematic fashion.
6-8

The terms of use and hours of operation of libraries
should take into consideration the needs of the○students' studies as professional graduate students ofglobal communications and the needs of the education
and research activities of the faculty .
6-9

What does the maintenance of library resources offer to○achieve the inherent purpose?

Criterion 18: Maintenance of the education and research environment
for full-time faculty members
It is necessary for all professional graduate schools of global
communications to maintain an environment which promotes the academic
creativity of full-time faculty and assists them in carrying out meaningfuleducation and research activities.

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6-10

Full-time faculty member class teaching hours take into

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consideration educational preparation and research.
6-11

Schools must provide an adequate education and○research environment for full-time faculty , including
allocating a suitable amount of funds for personalresearch expenses and the maintenance of individuallaboratories.
6-12

Schools must ensure that there are sufficient
opportunities (for example, setting aside a specified
period of time exclusively for research) necessary for
full-time faculty to carry out education and research
activities.

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7. Administration
Criterion 19: Maintenance of administration systems and cooperation
with related organizations
From the viewpoint of autonomy in academic research, all professional
graduate schools of global communications need to establish their own
administration system, establish internal regulations based on relevant laws
and regulations, and remain in compliance with said regulations. Schools
must also establish and appropriately administer appropriate standards
concerning the appointment, dismissal, etc. of heads of full-time facultyorganization. Furthermore, it is necessary to appropriately cooperate withexternal organizations in the field of global communication.
It should be noted that, in cases where there are undergraduate or
graduate schools related to the professional graduate school of global
communications, it is expected that the school cooperates and shares roles
with those organizations appropriately in order to achieve the inherent
purpose.
Perspective

perspectives of evaluationno.

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Schools must maintain an administration system to carryout management and operations.

○7-2

In regard to administration, schools must establish

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appropriate regulations based on relevant laws andregulations and carry out management and operations
accordingly .
7-3

Establish standards and regulations regarding the○appointment and dismissal, etc. of the head of the
full-time faculty organization responsible for theadministration of the applicable professional graduate
school of global communications, and carry out said
standards and regulations appropriately.
7-4

Cooperation and collaboration with external○organizations in the field of global communications
must be conducted appropriately.
7-5

If a faculty or academic unit of a graduate school
related to the professional graduate school of global
communications is established, how does the school
coordinate/share roles with them?

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Criterion 20: Administrative bureau
In order to support the achievement of the basic mission and inherent
purpose, all professional graduate schools of global communications need tohave an appropriate administrative bureau and manage it appropriately. In
order to further support the realization of the inherent purpose, it isexpected that schools will make distinctive efforts in the management of theadministrative bureau.
Perspective
no.
7-6

perspectives of evaluation
Schools must establish an administrative bureau with anappropriate size and function.

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(“SEGS” Article 42)
7-7

The administrative bureau must be operated○

appropriately while establishing organic collaboration
between related organizations.
7-8

What kind of features are there in the administrative
bureau to achieve the inherent purpose?

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8. Self-study, Information Disclosure
Criterion 21: Self-study
In order to achieve the basic mission and inherent purpose, all professional
graduate schools of global communications must develop a system such as
the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle, which continuously checks, reviews,
improves and reforms education and research activities. In addition, it isnecessary to respond appropriately to the items pointed at the time ofreceiving reviews by a Certified Evaluation and Accreditation Organization.
Furthermore, it is expected that schools link the results of self-study andcertified evaluation and accreditation to the improvement and advancementof the education and research activities, and to utilize them for the expansionof the school's features to achieve the inherent purpose.
Perspective

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Schools must put a mechanism/organizational system inplace for self-study, and continually engage in organizedefforts to conduct self-study based on evaluation items
related to education and research activities.
(“SEA” Article 109 Paragraph 1, “MOESEA” Article 158,
Article 166)

8-2

Schools must maintain a system to link the results of○self-study and certified evaluation and accreditation to
improvements and advancements of education andresearch activities.
8-3

Schools must respond appropriately to the issues○

pointed out by the Certified Evaluation andAccreditation Organization.
8-4

How do schools link the results of self-study , and○certified evaluation and accreditation to theimprovement and advancement of education andresearch activities?
8-5

What features do the mechanisms, organizational
systems and implementation methods of self-study suchas external assessments have in relation to the inherent
purpose?

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Criterion 22: Information Disclosure
It is necessary for all professional graduate schools of global
communications to disclose the results of self-study to society at large. In
addition, in order to provide a high degree of transparency of its
organizational management, it is necessary for schools to actively disclose
information on the status of various activities to the society and maintainaccountability for their actions. Furthermore, with regard to information
disclosure, schools are expected to implement initiatives in line with theinherent purpose and strive to expand their features.
Perspective

perspectives of evaluation

no.
8-6

Schools must widely disclose the results of self-study

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inside and outside the university.
(“SEA” Article 109, Paragraph 1)
8-7

Schools must widely publish the results of certified○

evaluation and accreditation inside and outside theuniversity.
8-8

Schools must adequately disclose information using○○

websites, university guides, etc., so that the public canproperly understand the status of the organizational
management and various activities of the professional
graduate school of global communications.
(“MOESEA” Article 172-2 Paragraphs 1 and 2)
8-9

What sort of distinctive features, in line with theinherent purpose, are present in information disclosure?

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