President’s Position Statement for 2014
To All Faculty, Staff, and Students at Nanzan University
I. Basic Position
Education as Growth
In past editions of this policy statement, I have used texts of the Society of the Divine
Word as a starting point and framework to speak about the roots and basic goals of
Nanzan education. This year, I will use some of the parables recounted by Jesus in the
New Testament, but I would like to start with a quotation from an American philosopher,
John Dewey, who uses the image of growth to define what education is all about. "Theeducational process has no end beyond itself; it is its own end." (Democracy and
Education, 1916.) In other words, the purpose of education is to enable the learner tocontinue a life-long process of learning. Such an education might also result in getting agood job and a loving spouse, but it is, in essence, continuous growth toward inner goals
that are already an essential aspect of the learner as a human being. This is not to denythat education, in the form of specific training programs, may also serve as a tool forachieving goals related to the inner growth of the learner. However, while jumping
through hoops might bring pleasure to the viewing crowd, it does not necessarily add
anything to the personal growth of the tiger.
The human element of the learner - not, e.g., the transient needs of the society in an
era of global competition - has been at the center of Nanzan education from the very
beginning. The motto expressing the gist of this education - "Hominis Dignitati," "ForHuman Dignity" - has an additional, deeper dimension found in the Bible, the primarysource of Christian thought. The purpose of our growth as human beings is portrayed asa gift from our creator and we are called to discover this gift, the direction for ameaningful life, within ourselves.
The connection between this gift of inner direction and the uses it will serve is spelled
out in a well-known parable - the parable of the "talents." (Matthew 25:14-30.) Using the"talents" with which we have been endowed, we are not working for our own personal
gain; in fact, we might even be contributing to a purpose that we do not fully understand.

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I believe that this has an important implication for Nanzan University as a Catholic
institution of higher education. The starting point of our educational efforts is our faith
in the talents of our students and our teaching staff. This faith in God's gift, our common
human dignity, the faith that all human beings can grow, is shared by students andteachers alike. However, in order to make our vision a reality, we also need good quality
training and all the other intellectual skills human society has been able to develop.
"If one of you is planning to build a tower, you sit down first and figure out what it will
cost, to see if you have enough money to finish the job." (Luke 14:28.) Having discovered
our talents, we need to use them appropriately in order to make a meaningful
contribution to society. At the same time, we must not lose sight of the goal of our life
here on earth - to grow in the knowledge of that what is most important. The image usedby Jesus to speak about this knowledge is "The Kingdom of God" - "Seek first his
kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."(Matthew 6, 33)
What kind of an educational environment is needed to help and further the personal
growth of our students as well as their abilities to make a meaningful contribution tosociety? The fig tree parable in Luke's gospel (13:6-9) may not be about the choice ofeffective instructional methods, but I believe it can provide us with an image of whatmight be called God's education program. The emphasis is on preparing the ground. "Sir,let it alone this year also, until I dig around it and put on manure."
The role I want Nanzan education to take up is that of a rich soil, helping students todiscover, and to nurture within themselves, the inner goal and direction needed for their
growth as human beings. As such nourishment, Nanzan education can have a great
influence on the students' growth. The hydrangea is said to change colors depending on
the acidity level of the soil. This does not mean that the Nanzan blue of our emblem isthe color we want to see in all our graduates; rather we should strive to ensure that thenourishment provided through our curriculum allows our students to develop their own
colors.
Much of the future planning we do in the coming years will be aimed at the successful
integration of our two campuses. "One Campus, Many Skills" is the message that
expresses the reason behind and the objective of this ambitious undertaking. "OneCampus" - to ensure that our students can stretch their roots out into all kinds of soil.

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"Many Skills" - to make sure that the training we offer genuinely contributes to thepersonal growth of our students and to the needs of all human beings in today's
globalized society.
II. Priority Issues
1. Strengthening and development of the shared core of Nanzan Education
First, I would like to call for the strengthening and development of the shared core of
Nanzan education. I would like us to consider what content delivered as specialist
education in the faculties and departments can be shared throughout the entire
University and what links can be created beyond the boundaries of our faculties anddepartments. For example, with the Faculty of Science and Engineering shifting to the
Nagoya Campus, it may be possible for us to offer Information Ethics-related education
among our General Education subjects, or to strengthen the general education aspectof the natural sciences. Can we not offer all of our students the opportunity to enhancetheir English capabilities and to study a second foreign language to a functional level?
The curriculum of General Education subjects is currently divided between the Nagoya
and Seto campuses, but the General Education Committees on both campuses are now
considering the integration of the curriculum from the 2015 academic year. I requestthat you consider how this might strengthen and develop the core of our education.
With regard to the framework of Nanzan education, in order to enhance the learning
environment for each student we must reconsider the manner in which they progress
through our academic years. The key to this is the introduction of a quarter system, adevelopment that would also contribute to enhancing our research environment.
Aiming at a start in fiscal 2017, which is the last stage of our campus integration plan,
I request that the Committee for Academic Affairs and the faculties begin specificpreparation for this.
2. Towards the realization of the Nanzan Grand Design and the reorganization offaculties
Next, in order to better meet the hopes of potential students for Nanzan University, I
would like to call for everyone in the Gakuen to engage in a fundamental rethink ofwhat our faculties and departments might realistically look like in future. We will then3

base the policies we take on the ideas put forward. Working within our broad outlines,
I request that you consider specific ways that we might reorganize the Faculty ofForeign Studies to make it an even more attractive faculty. I request that the Nanzan
Junior College move towards reinventing itself to meet the changing needs of society,considering specific measures to allow it to evolve to complement the educational fields
of area studies and linguistics in the University’s Department of British and American
Studies. For example, we can assume that students have great hopes of wanting to equipthemselves with a level of foreign language ability that can be used in work situations. I
request that you consider an approach that has even more attractive departments orcourses within the existing system. As faculties and departments that broaden the
choices available to students, I would also like you to continue to consider thereallocation of student number capacity.
3. Globalization of students, teaching staff and campuses
Globalization continues to be an important issue for us this year. To be specific, first weneed to further diversify our international study program both in terms of sending
students out and accepting them in.
Looking beyond just the Faculty of Foreign Studies to other faculties, we will consider
increasing the number of students who go overseas to study and, as is currently done in
the Faculty of Policy Studies, accepting foreign students into other faculties who havenot previously studied the Japanese language.
We must also consider support in the area of housing if we are to further improve how
we receive CJS students, or short-term invited teaching staff or researchers.
With regard to the International Center, which will become a new base for us, I ask
that the International Center Preparation Committee work on its preparation so theCenter can commence operations from 2017. In addition, we will continue to enhance thequality and number of subjects and teaching staff in the International Course Category,
which is now in its third year. I would also like to see classes delivered in languages
other than English and progress made towards becoming more flexible in terms ofoperating a system whereby CJS students or foreign students on short stays can enroll
in classes. We need to consider coupling this with the quarter semester system. At thesame time, improving the professional skills of our teaching staff is important in order tofurther globalize our students and campus.

4III. Future Planning
1. Campus facilities
With the integration of the two campuses, we need to gather opinions from each faculty
and department and then move forward with plans for various facilities on campus. To
this end, in cooperation with the Vice-President in charge of Future Planning, we have
set up a Future Planning Promotion section to carry out the practical duties based onreorganizing structures and campus facilities for the campus integration. With regard to
the Nagoya Campus, with the Raymond Architectural Design Office working with theoverall image in mind, I would like to see us move forward on the planning of campus
facilities within an appropriate budget and considering the diverse range of factors
involved. A new building will be completed during this academic year to accept theFaculty of Science and Engineering shifting to the Nagoya Campus from 2015, and the
Future Planning Committee will play a central role in putting plans in place for
campus facilities to work in with the Faculty of Policy Studies relocating in the 2017
academic year.
In addition, as part of our overall campus development plan so that our students andstaff can enjoy a comfortable campus environment, we will also carry out ongoingrenovations to existing facilities as required. For example, with regard to theinformation and telecommunication equipment used in the University, would it not begood if our students could use the type of equipment that they are used to? I would liketo request that we create an environment in which this type of IT equipment is used
for learning at Nanzan. On top of this, we need to make functional improvements to arange of things, from parts of the classroom environment to the toilet facilities in theolder buildings that we will continue to use. We will also consider future planning for
the Koryu Kaikan and the Logos Center.
2. Information Center and the International CenterWith the integration of the campuses, the Information Center and the International
Center will be established. In the context of the improvement of the information
technology environment being a matter of crucial importance for the University, the5Information Center is an essential addition to the Nagoya Campus. This was somethingsuggested by the Nanzan University External Evaluation Committee in 2012. To ensurethat the Information Center is constructed in time for the relocation of the Faculty of
Science and Engineering in 2015, I request that preparation be carried out under the
direction of the Information Center Preparation Committee. As well as this, during thelast academic year the Information Center Establishment Working Group decided uponan information environment policy. In keeping with this policy, we need to improve theinformation technology environment and to prepare a program of information ethics
education for all students.
The International Center will function as a strengthened and expanded form of theCenter for International Education, which currently serves to support overseas study.
Its role will be to provide support even broader scope for international education andresearch. This Center will function as the organizational base of operations forinternationalizing the University’s educational and research activities. The Preparation
Committee, organized in keeping with the report entitled “The Establishment of theInternational Center” issued by the Headquarters for the Promotion ofInternationalization, should go ahead with the preparation required to set up the Center.
3. Post-graduate education that meets the needs of society
Through the years, Japanese post-graduate education has been designed to develop
researchers. However these days, as well as the existing academic content, it is required
to impart to people who have already joined the workforce knowledge systematic
thinking or methodology. Keeping in mind that in society things beyond existing
academic fields are also positively evaluated I would like you to consider your role
within the University and the role of your contribution to society. Wanting to accept amore diverse range of students, in order to accept larger numbers of working people, wewould like to offer an even more attractive learning environment and to move beyond
the constrictions of a post-graduate school that only operates classes during the day. I
request that we be proactive in accepting working people into the Masters Course in the
Graduate Program of Science and Engineering set up last year, and the Graduate
Program in Social Sciences established this year. We will establish a doctoral course in
the Graduate Program of Science and Engineering in the 2015 academic year. The
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in the Nanzan University Grand Design. But in addition to that, in order to meet theneeds of the Chubu region, a center of monozukuri (the art of manufacturing), we will
strive to further enhance our post-graduate education and research. Moreover, taking along-term perspective, we will carefully consider the future the Graduate School ofBusiness Administration (Graduate Program in Business Administration) and the
School of Law, both of which are professional graduate schools.
IV. Education and Research
1. The role of foreign language education in bachelor degree courses
It is important not to simply learn a foreign language, but to use a foreign language forlearning. Lessons are taught in foreign languages in the International Course Category,an initiative that that enters its third year. Here the objective is not language learningin the normal sense of the expression, but rather we hope that students will be able toachieve learning from the new perspective of through a foreign language. This, I think,will lead to more individual growth for students than just learning through the mediumof the Japanese language in liberal studies or specialized courses. We of course want
students who enroll at Nanzan University to become able to use English, but we also
want them to become proficient in a second foreign language. For students, learning asecond foreign language to a level at which it can be used may seem like an ambitiousgoal, but the learning achieved through a second foreign language, looking at your own
country from outside, will lead to growth for the student. To help with this, please givethought to the organizational structure for supporting foreign language education. Ourteaching staff knowing a foreign language or carrying out research that is up tointernational standards greatly contributes to the education of Nanzan University
students. I would like us to further strengthen our links with foreign universities,
including Catholic universities, such as the teaching staff exchange program with the
University of San Carlos.
Please also be proactive in encouraging teaching staff and post-graduate students toparticipate in international conferences. Also, with regard to programs that can becompleted only in English, first of all consider introducing these at post-graduate level.
2. Informatization and improvement of lesson-format

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Advances in ICT (Information and Communication Technology) allow us to use
different approaches to lessons and assignments to make them more interesting than in
the past. For example, using e-learning systems to carry out surveys during class timeallows us to get instant feedback from the students. Also, it is now possible for students
to watch a recorded lecture in advance and then discuss its content in class.
It is expected that improvements in the Internet and e-learning environments, timed tocoincide with the establishment of the Information Center, will mean that students will
become able to use devices that they are accustomed to, further improving the learning
environment in the University. Please see to it that this enhancement of the learning
environment is reflected in the lessons to help improve the quality of their delivery.
From this academic year, a repository of academic institutions will begin operation in
the library. The digitalization of the journals, bulletins and reports of various research
institutes and centers has made progress in recent years, and from last year, the Journalof the Nanzan Academic Society “ACADEMIA” has been digitalized and made available
to the public. Electronic publications do not take up any space and cost is reduced
because they do not require bookbinding services. We will work to digitalize a range ofmaterials and to further enhance the repository. Continuing to work with otheruniversities, we will consider how to further improve the library’s system for managing
its holdings.
3. Collaborative programs with other universities
I would like you to press ahead developing links and collaborative programs with otheruniversities. For example, last year, a lecture was held to mark the 10th anniversary of
the link between Nanzan University and the Toyota Technological Institute, and a
discussion between university presidents was also held on the topic of “Links between
Universities in a Global Age.” To date, we have managed cross-credit arrangements andmutual use of libraries at undergraduate level. This is mutually complementary for theuniversities, so I imagine that it is an initiative that is accepted without any particularreluctance.
From now, first of all we will look to make improvements in the area of General
Education courses. On a research level too, please consider promoting joint research
between the Graduate School of Sciences and Engineering and the Toyota Technological
Institute. Both Nanzan University and Nanzan Junior College are participating in the8Aichi Prefecture University Presidents’ Discussion Group on a “Cross-Credit Framework
Agreement.” This makes it possible for students of the universities party to theagreement to enroll in subjects at any of those universities and earn credits. It is
important for Nanzan University to strengthen its connections with other Catholic
universities in Japan. At present, we have an exchange program for teaching staff with
the University of San Carlos in the Philippines and our Faculty of Law and the Nanzan
School of Law have student and academic exchange with Hannam University andSogang University in South Korea. Every year, our students and teaching staff take partin the Association of Southeast and East Asian Catholic Colleges and Universities(ASEACCU). Within Japan we cooperate with Sophia University on a range of levels
including the annual Sophia-Nanzan Sports Festival. Moving forward, I request that at
both undergraduate and postgraduate level we consider how to actively strengthen ourties with Catholic universities within Japan and overseas. In addition, as a university
participating in the United Nations Academic Impact Program, which has thefacilitation of links among universities throughout the world as one of its stated goals,
please support student activities carried out through the student network “ASPIRE” andactively strive to foster global leaders.
4. Actively securing grants for scientific research
For Nanzan University to be a university that is also an excellent research institution,
all those involved must produce excellent research results. To achieve that, I requestthat this year you continue to strive to secure external subsidies such as Grants-in-Aid
for Scientific Research. We are seeing results on this front with the number ofapplications submitted, granted and the amount granted increasing, but we must not
rest on our laurels and this academic year too, I request that as a general rule everyone
strives to secure some form of external funding. When doing so, please consider thebroad range of possibilities that exist beyond Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research. Also,
we request that you proactively apply to any of the broad range of subsidy funds that areavailable to strengthen and promote research and education including the likes of GP(Good Practice) research projects. Please consider the possibility of making applications
on the level of entities within the university such as faculties and graduate schools. We
need to consider the support system within the University for applications and areduction of the burden for teaching staff who have secured subsidy funding. For

9example, we have made it possible for those who wish to see them to be able to view
some of the application forms submitted for projects that are receiving subsidy funding,and have held seminars on how to put together application documents. We haveabbreviated the application method for Pache Research Subsidy I-A (Specified Research
Support) for applicants for the likes of scientific research funding, and have simplified
the administrative procedures for using subsidy funding for scientific research. The Officeof Education and Research Support now checks documents and we will continue to offer
support by reducing the administrative burden on successful applicants for externalfunding.
5. Unceasing self-reform
We are into the third year since the Peer Review Committee was set up to function
under the Self-Assessment & Evaluation Committee. It is hoped that in this committee,
in which timely decision-making occurs based on specific and detailed discussion, willproduce detailed evaluation and proposals for improvement. In order for us to meet thechanging needs of society and to maintain the quality of our education and research
activities, the PDCA cycle will serve as helpful tool when we look to engage in“unceasing self-reform.” I would like you all to continue to consider how we might best
operate in each faculty, department and graduate school to allow us to smoothly apply
the PDCA cycle in order to check the appropriateness of our educational goals, ourpolicies for accepting students and for granting degrees.
6. Enhancing support for students
These days, support for students in universities, such as assistance finding employment,is becoming increasingly important. There are many ways that students can besupported, but with our motto of “For Human Dignity,” for Nanzan University providing
support for students with physical and psychological disabilities is important. In order toproactively support the acceptance of these students into our system, please cooperatewith the Academic Affairs Office and the Division of Student Affairs and move forward
providing assistance in our faculties and departments. Appropriate support is needed forstudents who are faced with the possibility of having to suspend their studies because of
the deterioration in the economic climate and the unforeseen disasters and accidents
that have occurred in recent years. We must seek to lessen their dependence on their

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family finances and to even out educational opportunities. As an example of this, atNanzan University as a special measure after the Great East Japan Earthquake andTsunami, following on from 2013, in the 2014 academic year we will again waive up to
the total amount due for university entrance and tuition fees in certain cases. This
academic year also, in order to further encourage students whose results have proven
their enthusiasm towards their studies, working within allocated budget, it is importantthat we offer appropriate scholarships and support information to allow them tocontinue to pursue their dreams. In addition to this, I hope that we can further enhance
the support that we have offered to date, such as support for international students,
support from the Teaching Center for students aiming to become teachers, support for
graduates and current students in looking for jobs and the TA system.
V. Social Contribution and Links
1. Social contribution
Moving forward, on the other side of the issue of fewer children being born, it isexpected that the demand for education among people already in the workforce will
increase. The Nanzan University Extension College will further enhance its educational
offerings as an institution well placed to meet the needs of people in the region. In
addition, last academic year the Nanzan University Museum of Anthropology was
reopened after having been renovated. Joint projects

are being carried out with Meiji

University Museum and Nagoya City Museum, and we have entered into an agreementwith Nagoya University Museum. The Nanzan University Museum of Anthropology is
one of the few universal museums in which visitors may hold exhibited items in theirhands and get a feel for them. Moving forward it will run a diverse range of interesting
exhibitions, and as an open museum will continue to seek new ties with institutions
outside of Nanzan.
2. Cooperation among industry, academia, and government
This year we will press ahead with our research and educational improvement
programs carried out through our ties with corporations in the Tokai region. As we
confirm the needs of industry in the Tokai region, this is also important in terms of us
carrying out our role as a university that fosters human resources in our region. To be11more specific, to date we have carried out contracted or sponsored research requested byother universities, the national or local government, or public interest incorporated
foundations. Also, within “The Seto Consortium of Universities,” Seto City and thenearby universities including Nanzan University are cooperating on a range of activities.
We will continue with these arrangements, looking for new links not only with othercorporations, but also with government agencies.
3. Risk management system for disasters
We must continue to refine our risk management systems in order to ensure thatstudents and staff are safe in the case that a disaster strikes. We will also do the samefor regulations pertaining to what to do if a student has an accident. In addition, we
need to remember that the University playing its part in the case of a disaster is also an
important contribution to society. Our role as a university firmly based in the local
region is significant. With crisis management countermeasures that include the region
firmly in mind, we will continue to develop our links with local society.
VI. Entrance Examinations – Finding Employment
1. Entrance examinations
The total number of applicants to sit entrance examinations for the 2014 academic year
was 23,202. This is down by 995 on the previous year’s figure of 24,197. Those applicants
sat the general entrance examination, the Zengaku Toitsu Nyushi (Unified Entrance
Examination) (Individual Academic Ability type & Center Combined type), Center
examinations, (first application term: 3 subject & second application term: 5 subjecttype). Student recruitment will become increasingly difficult as the population of 18year-olds continues to decrease. We must continue to take measures appropriate to thecircumstances we face. At the same time, we must not forget that the most important
thing in terms of securing, maintaining and improving the number of applicants ishaving attractive programs in our faculties and departments. It goes without saying thatthe reorganization of our faculties and departments is designed first and foremost withthis goal in mind. Even in the faculties and departments that have been designated forreorganization in the near future we need to review our current curriculum to ensurethat our programs are as attractive as possible to prospective students. To achieve this,12

in addition to creating new courses, we must consider the order in which subjects are to
be taken. At the same time, we must press ahead with efforts to reduce the entrance
examination-related workload. At the moment, the burden falls on just one section of ourteaching staff. While maintaining the quality of the work involved, we will move to
become more efficient and rationalize our efforts. With regard to entrance examinations,in order to accept a diverse range of students, we will need to accept larger numbers ofworking people at postgraduate level and more foreign students. To this end we need tocreate a system for universal access.
2. Finding employment
In fiscal 2013, the jobs-to-applicants ratio for university graduates was much the sameas the previous year. Talk of an upturn in the economic climate has not manifested itself
as a significant improvement in the employment market. This year, please continue to
strive to achieve a 100 percent job-placement rate for our graduates. To that end,
centered on the Career Support Committee and the Employment Search Committee, wewill strengthen links among the Teaching Center, the Extension College Committee andthe various faculties and departments to create an even more robust job-search support
system. For example, from this fiscal year we have created a career advisor system run
by graduates. Through their consultation with students, career counselors have achieved
a certain degree of success, but this could be further enhanced. Also the timing for jobsearch activities for those students planning to graduate in March 2016 will change, so
please consider what needs to be done to adapt to this. Arrangements around theadjustment of the career support system to fit in with the integration of our campuses
are also an issue moving forward. It goes without saying that ahead of these support
measures, it is important that Nanzan University fosters the growth of our students
through education centered on our motto of “For Human Dignity.” We hope that inaddition to the facilitation of a well-rounded career support system, we will create anenvironment that fosters initiative among students. We request that from a stage before
students begin to look for jobs to commence after graduation, they are offered anenvironment in their lectures and extra-curricular activities in the various faculties that
foster the independence, communication ability and thinking ability required ofuniversity students.

13VII. Public relations
In addition to the approach to public relations that we have used to date, there areother methods available to us such as Facebook or YouTube or smartphone applications.
Please press ahead with a strategic public relations campaign through a range of media.
With regard to our webpages, from the point of view of strategic public relations, pleaseconsider making appropriate use of the webpages of each of our faculties anddepartments. I also suggest that we consider placing advertisements on foreign language
websites. On top of that, I think that we should look to strengthen our links with ouralumni associations and our Parents’ Association, including those overseas. The ongoing
efforts of every member of the Gakuen are essential to such public relations activities.
These activities are also an important in terms of our success in acquiring a stablesupply of students, securing external funding and receiving donations.

Michael CALMANO
President
Nanzan University

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