Hokkaido Bunkyo University Internal Quality Assurance Policy
Hokkaido Bunkyo University, based on its founding spirit of "Seishō Shinjitsu" (progressing with sincerity), has established the following internal quality assurance policy in order to realize the university's philosophy and educational goals.
1. [Basic Concept]
- The Significance of Internal Quality Assurance
- Promoting internal quality assurance
The purpose of "internal quality assurance" at our university is to improve the quality of education, and in addition to education and faculty activities, the internal quality assurance also covers related activities at the university-wide level, such as education and research organizations, faculty organizations, student support, the education and research environment, and social collaboration and contributions. In these activities, we will set and implement policies, systematically and continuously conduct self-examination and evaluation, and strive to improve and enhance based on the results.
"Internal quality assurance" of educational activities (educational programs) will be carried out by implementing a cycle of improvement and enhancement (PDCA cycle) at three levels: 3) the university-wide level, XNUMX) the curriculum level, and XNUMX) the course subject level. This will promote internal quality assurance, guarantee a high level of education, and fulfill accountability to society by publishing the status of these educational and research activities and related activities.
2. 【Organizational Structure】
- A University Management Committee will be established as a university-wide organization responsible for internal quality assurance at the university.
- The University Evaluation Committee will be the organization that will promote self-examination and evaluation of activities related to education and research organizations, education and faculty organizations, student support, the education and research environment, and social collaboration and contribution activities at the university-wide level.The University Evaluation and IR Promotion Department will be established as an affiliated organization of the University Evaluation Committee.The Education Development Center will be the organization involved in internal quality assurance of educational activities at the university-wide, curriculum, and course subject levels.
- The creation and implementation of the curriculum at the curriculum level is carried out by each department and graduate school, and the relevant organizations are in charge of the curriculum.
The Committee shall be called the Affairs Committee. - The creation and implementation of syllabi at the course level will be subject to self-examination and evaluation by each individual instructor.
3. [Procedure]
Under the university-wide education and learning management system, which is headed by the University Management Committee, the following PDCA cycle will be properly implemented to ensure internal quality assurance. Furthermore, the University Evaluation Committee will compile and publicly announce the efforts at each level for internal quality assurance in a self-inspection and evaluation.
- University-wide PDCA cycle
- PDCA cycle at the curriculum level
- PDCA cycle at the course level
The University Management Committee prepares plans and action policies (Plan). Related departments across the university implement these university-wide policies (Do). Based on the results, the University Evaluation Committee performs self-inspection and evaluation (Check) and creates improvement proposals. Based on the improvement proposals, the University Management Committee encourages each department to make improvements (Action).
Based on university-wide policies, the Education Development Center develops degree awarding policies, etc., and each department and graduate school creates (Plan) and implements (Do) its educational curriculum. Based on the results, the Education Development Center inspects (Check) using assessment policies, etc., and the University Management Committee encourages improvements (Action).
Based on the curriculum created at the curriculum level, teachers create (Plan) a syllabus, implement (Do), and the Educational Development Center inspects (Check) it through a class evaluation questionnaire and encourages improvements (Action).
Hokkaido Bunkyo University Education and Research Organization Policy
Hokkaido Bunkyo University has organized undergraduate and graduate schools to realize the philosophy and educational goals of the university under the founding spirit of "Kiyomasa Shinjitsu". These organizations, which are education and research organizations that integrate education and research, have established the following policies for the education and research organizations.
1. Organizational Structure
We will assign sufficient faculty members to meet the standards for establishing universities and graduate schools and legal requirements.
2. [Concept of collaboration]
We will promote cross-sectional collaboration among each organization in order to improve the quality of education and research and to revitalize the organization.
3. [Social needs and environmental considerations]
We will take into consideration academic trends, societal demands, collaboration between universities and local communities, and the international environment surrounding the university.
Hokkaido Bunkyo University's "Desired Faculty Profile" and "Faculty Organization Policy"
Hokkaido Bunkyo University, based on the founding spirit of "Kiyomasa and Shinjitsu," has established the following "ideal professor" and "policy for organizing the faculty" in order to realize the university's philosophy and educational objectives.
1. [Desired teacher profile]
- Those who have a deep understanding of the university's founding principles and educational objectives, and who will contribute to the realization of university education based on the three policies (diploma policy, curriculum policy, and admission policy).
- Those who have the educational ability to take charge of teaching at a university and strive to improve that ability
- Those who have a certain level of research achievements and research ability in their field of expertise, or those who have practical experience in their field of expertise and have high-level practical ability
- Those who can take an active and cooperative role in university management in order to inherit and develop the traditions of our university.
- A person who can actively engage with students and cooperate with staff in all aspects of education, research, university administration, and other activities at the university.
2. [Faculty Organization Policy]
- Based on the "Standards for Establishing Universities" and other related laws and regulations, and taking into consideration the balance of educational and research specializations, etc., the necessary faculty members will be assigned to each faculty and graduate school in order to achieve the educational and research objectives of each faculty and graduate school.
- In order to ensure collaboration among faculty members and conduct systematic education and research, appropriate division of roles will be established among faculty members in the curriculum and university administration.
- We will seek talent both domestically and internationally, and will take into consideration the age and gender composition of our workforce.
- The recruitment, appointment, promotion, etc. of faculty members will be carried out fairly and appropriately in accordance with the regulations of the university, faculty, and graduate school.
- We strive to constantly improve the qualifications of our teachers through organized and multifaceted activities.
Hokkaido Bunkyo University Student Support Policy
Hokkaido Bunkyo University Policy for Improving the Educational and Research Environment
Hokkaido Bunkyo University, based on the founding spirit of "Seimasa Shinjitsu" (progressing diligently), has established the following policy for the improvement of the environment for education and research in order to realize the university's philosophy and educational objectives.
1. [Education and research environment]
In order to promote and improve the quality of education and research activities, we will create an appropriate research environment and conditions, obtain and efficiently allocate competitive research funds, and strive to establish university-wide collaborative research projects and to establish a personnel support system and other necessary support systems for education and research.
2. [ICT environment]
In order to support the learning of students and the educational and research activities of faculty, we will build a campus network that takes into consideration safety, convenience, and reliability, and make it suitable for the learning, education, and research of our university. We will also improve the convenience of the wireless LAN connection environment and develop an ICT environment that is in line with the times. In addition, to contribute to the appropriate handling of information, we will thoroughly inform students, faculty, and staff of information ethics based on various regulations and guidelines.
3. [Research ethics]
In order to conduct appropriate research activities, we will establish the "Hokkaido Bunkyo University Research Ethics Regulations" and other regulations, and strive to implement university-wide efforts regarding compliance, including observing research ethics and preventing misconduct. In addition, we will hold regular training sessions and ensure that all attendees are aware of research ethics standards.
4. [Library and academic information services]
In order to support students' learning and faculty's educational and research activities, we will collect materials such as specialized books and academic journals, and improve electronic information (databases, electronic journals, e-books, etc.) to strengthen the university library's function as an academic information infrastructure. We will also improve the information environment, opening hours, number of seats, reading areas, etc. to meet the diverse needs of education, research, and learning.
5. [Facilities, maintenance, etc.]
In order to promote the learning of students and the educational and research activities of faculty members, we will strive to maintain and manage the campus, buildings, facilities and equipment, as well as to consider safety, convenience and hygiene based on a medium-term plan, and to create a more functional and effective environment.
Hokkaido Bunkyo University Social Cooperation and Contribution Policy
Based on its founding spirit of "Kiyomasa Shinjitsu," Hokkaido Bunkyo University serves as an open center of "knowledge" and, in order to concretely realize its educational and research ideals, places importance on connections with local governments, companies, organizations, and other industry-academia-government relationships, and has established the following policy regarding social collaboration and contribution to society.
1. [Social collaboration]
- In order to contribute to the formation of a vibrant and unique local community through social collaboration activities, we will work closely with the local city of Eniwa and economic organizations, and will form an Eniwa "knowledge platform" through the holding of open lectures, joint research, and the opening of university facilities to the public, thereby further contributing to the local community.
- In order to give back to society the human resources, facilities, research results, knowledge, and other fruits of our university, we will promote the conclusion of comprehensive collaboration agreements with companies and local governments, etc., and will accurately grasp the needs and issues of the local community and actively engage in joint research and commissioned research.
2. [Social Contribution]
- In order to contribute to the achievement of Japan's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we will provide opportunities for students and faculty to raise awareness of and learn about the SDGs, raise awareness of specific action goals for each department, administrative office, and individual, and provide opportunities for participation in local initiatives.
- In order to develop individuals who can contribute to society with initiative, cooperation, and a sense of responsibility, we encourage students to participate in extracurricular activities on campus and volunteer activities outside the campus, and strive to create an environment in which this is possible.
3. [Regional and international exchange]
- Utilizing the human, material, and intellectual resources of the University, we will proactively and proactively engage with the local community and contribute to the development of lifelong learning, urban development, industrial promotion, and other areas in the region.
- In order to respect diverse cultures and promote international exchange activities, we will advance collaboration with overseas universities and international organizations, and through the development of human resources who can play an active role internationally and international exchange among students and faculty, we will return the fruits of our education, research, medical care, sports, and other achievements to the international community.
University's approach and policy on Faculty Development
In order to realize the university's philosophy and objectives, Hokkaido Bunkyo University systematically implements faculty development activities with the aim of improving the qualities required of its faculty members in education, research, and contribution to society.
1. Education-related Faculty Development
At our university, faculty development in education refers to the efforts of faculty members to improve and enhance the content and methods of their classes in order to achieve our educational objectives of "imparting broad knowledge in order to cultivate well-rounded humanity" and "providing in-depth academic education that spans theory and practice," and includes the following:
- Implementing faculty development training sessions for teachers
- Teachers observe each other's classes
- Activities for teachers to improve their lesson content and methods on a daily basis
2. Faculty Development on Research
At our university, research-related FD refers to the overall initiative to invigorate faculty research activities and improve their research capabilities in order to realize our university's educational objective of "conducting in-depth academic research that spans theory and practice," and includes the following:
- Implementing faculty development and sustainability training sessions for teachers
- Research presentations
- Activities to stimulate the daily research activities of faculty members and improve their research skills
3. Faculty Development on Social Collaboration and Contribution
At our university, FD on social collaboration and contribution refers to the collective term for efforts to enhance the social collaboration and contribution activities of faculty members in order to realize our university's educational objective of "cultivating human resources who can contribute to world peace and the progress of humanity as members of the international community," and includes the following:
- Implementing faculty development and sustainability training sessions for teachers
- Activities to enhance and improve the social collaboration and contribution activities that teachers conduct on a daily basis
4. FD implementation structure
- FD regarding education will be handled by the Educational Development Center.
- The University Management Committee is responsible for research-related FD.
- The University Management Committee will be responsible for FD regarding social collaboration and contribution to society.