Archives

【For high school teachers】October 18 (Thu) Call for participants for the 1st Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting

The Kyoto High School-University Collaborative Research Council (Kyoto Prefectural Board of Education, Kyoto City Board of Education, Kyoto Prefectural Federation of Private Junior and Senior High Schools, Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and University Consortium Kyoto) holds the “High School-University Collaborative Education Forum” in early December every year to consider collaboration and connections between high schools and universities.

Therefore, we have decided to hold the “Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting” in the hope that it will be an opportunity to exchange ideas and concerns about school and homeroom management, class improvement, etc., and to share thoughts on solutions, regardless of school or installer.

Therefore, we will hold the 1st Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting as follows. This time, we are using this as an opportunity to think about “learning evaluation”, which is of great interest. We understand that this may be a busy occasion, but we ask for your active participation. I would also appreciate it if you could reach out to the teachers you know.

Date & Time Thursday, October 18, 2018 18:00~20:00 (Reception 17:45~)
Place: Campus Plaza Kyoto, 5th Floor, Joint Laboratory
(Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimoru)
theme Learning Assessment (In preparation for the implementation of the new Course of Study, we will discuss how to evaluate learning such as subjects and time for comprehensive inquiry, as well as issues)
Composition 18:00~18:30【Orientation】
Overview of the reform of the high school-university connection and the movement of high school education reform
Lecturer: Toshihiro Onishi (Associate Professor, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Ryukoku University)
18:30~19:20【Group Discussion】
Divide into groups and interact based on the “matters that you feel are issues related to learning evaluation” to be filled out on the application form.
19:30~20:00【Sharing, etc.】
 Share the contents of each group with the whole group
In addition, we exchanged opinions on other issues and themes that we would like to cover in the next and future periods.
Participation Fee free
target Anyone who is a high school teacher can participate.
* On the day of the event, please bring your business card if you can.
remarks After the event, a social gathering will be held near Kyoto Station. Please let us know about your participation in the social gathering on the attached application form. Details will be communicated after application. (Membership fee is planned to be 4,000 yen ~ 5,000 yen)
Upcoming Exhibitions We plan to change the theme and hold it about once every 2~3 months.

How to apply*******
Please download the application form below, fill in the required information,
Please send it to the University Consortium Kyoto Secretariat by fax or e-mail.


The 1st Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting [Download the application form]

Fax: 075-353-9101
E-mail address: kodai■consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @)

Application Deadline

Friday, October 5, 2018

Application and Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto, Educational Development Division, High School-University Collaboration Project
Tel: 075-353-9153 FAX: 075-353-9101
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

【For Faculty and Staff】Announcement of the 1st “FD Joint Training Program (Basic)” to be held on Saturday, September 29

As an organizational effort for faculty members to improve and enhance their teaching content and methods, the University Consortium Kyoto has been promoting FD activities in the Kyoto area together with member universities since 1995, shortly after its establishment.
The FD Joint Training Program is a training program that integrates and reorganizes the two programs that were implemented until the 2017 academic year: the “FD Joint Training Program for New Teachers” and the “University Education Power-up Seminar.”
It consists of two sections: the “Basics,” which aims to acquire basic knowledge in teaching, and the “Advanced,” which covers a wide range of themes aimed at improving the quality of education.
Please use it as a place for university faculty and staff to interact.

FY2018 FD Joint Training Program [Basics]
Session 1: Basic knowledge of FD and syllabus creation

Date: Saturday, September 29, 2018 13:00~17:15
Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto, 2nd Floor Hall
Target: Faculty and staff of universities and junior colleges *Full-time, part-time, and years of service do not matter
Capacity: 20 people (first-come, first-served basis) Participation
fee: University Consortium Kyoto member schools: ¥1,000
Participation fee: Other than the above: ¥2,000
Contents:

◆ About the university community
University Consortium Kyoto Secretariat (Deputy Secretary-General: Masaru Yoshisada)
Summary:
There are a variety of FD initiatives that can be considered. In addition to individual initiatives, inter-university collaboration, joint initiatives, and information exchange with other universities can also be expected to have a significant effect. In this training, we will consider the ideal university community as a place for collaboration from the perspective of FD through an overview of the University Consortium Kyoto, the business of the University Consortium Kyoto, the founding spirit of the university to which each participant belongs, the composition of the faculties, and the characteristics of the curriculum.

Basic Knowledge of FD: Toward Sustainable Capacity Development
Lecturer: Kenji Otono (Professor, Faculty of Contemporary Social Studies, Kyoto Sangyo University)
Summary:
The environment surrounding FD is also changing significantly. In addition to mere educational improvements and innovations, various ways of thinking and initiatives related to higher education itself are required. In this training, students will deepen their understanding of FD by reconsidering the current environment surrounding universities, such as educational administration, from basic knowledge about FD and higher education, and deepen information exchange and mutual understanding among those involved in university education.

◆ Basic knowledge and workshops for lesson design
Lecturer: Hitomi Asada (Associate Professor, Department of Early Childhood Education, Huacho Junior College)
Lecturer: Nobuteru Okamoto (Professor, Faculty of Foreign Studies, Kyoto University of Foreign Studies)
Summary:
The syllabus plays an important role in ensuring a well-planned lesson. The items and contents that should be included in the syllabus are also diversifying. In this training, we will focus on the syllabus and consider the basic concepts and points to keep in mind regarding lesson design. In addition, through workshops, students will learn specifically about the consistency of higher-level educational policies and goals, such as curriculum policies (CPs) and diploma policies (DP), with individual subjects and classes.

[1st & 2nd Information Leaflet]

* Outline of the FD Joint Training Program [Basics] (5 sessions in total) *

How to apply

WEB application　

* We will send you a confirmation email after receiving your application. If you do not receive the confirmation email after 3 business days, please contact us.

Application Deadline Monday, September 24, 2018

* If there are remaining seats, we will accept applications even after the application deadline.

 

【Inquiries regarding this matter】
University Consortium Kyoto FD Project
TEL 075-353-9163 *Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)
Email fdrd■consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @)

We will hold the 2018 SD Seminar “Student Open Presentation”!

Since 2015, the University Consortium Kyoto has been working at each university and junior college, mainly member schools.
SD seminars are held with the aim of fostering the next generation of professional staff who will be responsible for university management.
In fiscal 2018, 16 university staff members participated in the program and attended a total of eight lectures over a two-month period.
On Saturday, September 8, we will hold a public presentation in which the students will present their results.
Anyone can visit and enter and exit the room during the tour.
For information on how to apply and the application deadline, please see “Application” below.

◆2018 SD Seminar [Click here for details]

2018 SD Seminar “Student Open Presentation”

Date & Time: Saturday, September 8, 2018 10:00~15:40 *You can enter and leave the room during the session.
Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto, 2nd Floor Hall

Program Schedule * Start and end times are approximate. It is subject to change depending on progress.
In addition, the theme of the presentation is subject to change.

order Start time Presenter Affiliation Presentation Themes
10:00~10:10 Explanation from the Secretariat
1 10:10 Kyoto University of Art and Design Information Security Measures and Policies Required of Universities
2 10:25 Kyoto Tachibana University About the use of Learning Portfolios
3 10:40 Kyoto Sangyo University A Study on the Literacy of University Staff ~Status of Study and Retention of Knowledge in Higher Education through Questionnaire Surveys~
4 10:55 Otani University
Otani University Junior College		 Consideration on the Third Approach to Securing Financial Resources
-Securing financial resources through donations-
11:10~11:20 Small break (10 minutes)
5 11:20 Kyoto Sangyo University What is the reform of university admissions to accept diverse human resources?
6 11:35 Hiroshima Institute of Technology A Study on the Leadership of University Administrative Staff
~ From the perspective of a general section employee ~
7 11:50 Hanazono University Career Education at Hanazono University
~Toward a reduction in school dropouts~
8 12:05 Kyoto University of Foreign Studies Grounded University Reform ~Thinking from the Perspective of Globalization~
12:20~13:20 Lunch break (60 minutes)
9 13:20 Otani University
Otani University Junior College		 Research on the university’s original scholarship to promote active learning
10 13:35 Kyoto Women’s University A Study on the Process of Dissemination of Vision within the University
11 13:50 Kyoto University of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences A Study of the Significance and Methods of Restraining the Management of Private Universities
~From the system and theory of the corporation~
12 14:05 Kyoto University of Foreign Studies How to increase college retention
~Focusing on Enrollment Management~
14:20~14:30 Small break (10 minutes)
13 14:30 Kyoto University of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Initiatives to help students acquire cross-cultural understanding skills
14 14:45 Bukkyo University Considering the “Skills to Acquire” of University Students from the “High School-University Connection Reform”
15 15:00 Kyoto University of Art and Design Should adult education be conducted at a university?
16 15:15 University Consortium Kyoto Cultivating a New Audience for University Enrollment in an Era of Declining 18-Year-Old Population
15:30~15:40 Closing Remarks


About application

Application deadline: Saturday, September 1, 2018

How to apply: Download the application form, enter the required information, and enter the required information.
Please apply by e-mail to sd■consortium.or.jp.
(Please replace ■ with @)
Application Form [Click here to download]

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto SD Project
TEL 075-353-9163　FAX 075-353-9101
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

【For Faculty and Staff】2018 IR Forum (July 29)

≪Information on the expiration of capacity and waiting list≫

We had expanded the capacity from the originally planned 150 to 220 people, but since the number of applications has reached the capacity, we have closed the application.
We apologize for any inconvenience we may have received from those who have been considering applying, and thank you for your patience.

* Although there are a few people, we are accepting waiting lists until July 23 (Monday).
* For those who have registered on the waiting list but could not prepare a seat,
After the forum, we will send you the handouts on the day.

 


The University Consortium Kyoto will hold an IR Forum in collaboration with Liacec Co., Ltd.

With the number of 18-year-olds declining and the severe environment known as the “2018 Problem,” management reform is an urgent issue for universities, and many universities are implementing a wide variety of management strategies. Similarly, in education and classes, which are the cornerstone of university management, many universities are conducting research and trial and error on how to visualize learning outcomes and how to link the data obtained from these results to class improvement.

Therefore, in this forum, Mr. Kobayashi, the editor-in-chief of “College Management” in his keynote speech and the director of the Recruit Research Institute for Academic Advancement, who is well versed in university management reform and educational reform, will talk about how to proceed with management reform through IR in the future and how important educational reform is in this context. We will introduce practical examples of management reform based on the PDCA cycle based on management data, as well as specific efforts to improve education in response to issues that have emerged from the visualization of learning outcomes. In the second half of the panel discussion, we will delve into more specific content.

2018 IR Forum

A transformative university! Changing
Organizations and Education from Visualization of Learning Outcomes and Management Data ~Synergy and Practice of Classroom Improvement and Management Reform Using IR~


Date & Time: Sunday, July 29, 2018 13:00~17:00 (Doors open at 12:30)

Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto, 5th floor, Lecture Room 1

Capacity: 150 ⇒ 220 (first-come, first-served basis)
* Due to popular demand, the capacity has been expanded.

Participation fee: Free

Eligibility: Faculty and staff of universities, junior colleges, vocational schools, etc.
* In particular, those who are involved in university management, educational reform, FD and educational development, IR and inspection evaluation, career education, etc.

Organizers: Liasec Co., Ltd., University Consortium Kyoto

The program includes:

base
key
Lecture
perform

　The 18-year-old population is declining! Practical Measures
for University Management Reform Under Pressure ~Survival Strategies in the Age of University Selection~

Director of Recruit Research Institute for Academic Advancement / Editor-in-Chief of Recruit College Management
Hiroshi Kobayashi
matter
example
departure
table		 good fortune
hill
work
work
large
knowledge

　A management system and two IRs to materialize the management plan
~Until we achieved an increase in the number of applicants for 12 consecutive years~

Fukuoka Institute of Technology Executive Director
Tadahiko Otani
bright
star
large
knowledge

　Verification and Improvement of Educational Effectiveness of Active Learning Classes ~What we saw from the verification of the educational effects of each type of student using the measurement results of generic skills~

Meisei University, Faculty of Economics, Department of Economics, Specially Appointed Professor
Masaaki Hatano

　≪Panel Discussion≫
The significance of management reform and educational reform and what is necessary to realize it

Coordinator: Professor Masayuki Murakami, Faculty of Foreign Studies, Kyoto University of Foreign Studies



Flyer

 

How to apply

●WEB application: Please apply from the application site (external link)

●Fax application: Please apply using the application form on the flyer

 

Inquiries about IR Forum

Liasec Corporation
TEL:03-6823-6138

【Information】2018 Kyoto College University Relay Course (7/28 (Sat) Otani University)

The University Consortium Kyoto conducts the “Kyoto College University Relay Course,” which is a relay of open lectures at member universities and junior colleges.
We would like to inform you that the course will be held as follows.

Even those who feel that the threshold for multiple consecutive courses is high can easily participate as an opportunity to come into contact with and experience university courses.
There is no application or course fee. We look forward to your visit.

Encounter with this application ~ Through Shinran ~
Akinobu Fujishima (Professor, Department of Shinshu Buddhism, Faculty of Letters, Otani University)

Date & Time: Saturday, July 28, 2018 13:30~15:00 (Reception 13:00~)
Place: Campus Plaza Kyoto (about a 7-minute walk from Kyoto Station, Shimogyo-ku, Nishitoin Shiokoji)
Lecture Room 2 on the 4th floor
Capacity: 250 (no application required, first-come, first-served basis)
Participation fee: Free

Outline of the course

Lecture at Otani University
Course Summary: Meeting Shinran meant a lot to him. Meet the Dharma, meet the Nembutsu,
I met Amida Buddha’s main wish. Shinran’s way of life changed greatly due to his encounter.
I would like to ask you about the significance of such an encounter with this application in Shinran.

◆ [Reference]: 2018 University Relay Course Flyer

TOEFL iBT® Test Skill Improvement Seminar held on June 17

We will hold a free one-day TOEFL iBT test score improvement seminar for students from member universities.


　　“TOEFL iBT® Test Skill Improvement Seminar”

Following last year’s score-up seminar, CIEE, the TOEFL test Japan office, and the University Consortium Kyoto will hold a preparatory seminar by ETS-certified trainers for university students who are considering taking the TOEFL iBT test (limited to students belonging to member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto).
This is a seminar for beginners, so if you want to know how to study and prepare for this summer, please join us.

There is no participation fee, and we will distribute the “TOEFL Test Prep Planner” prepared by ETS as a reference for preparing for the exam. Please note that it will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached.



* Registration for this seminar has been closed due to the capacity being reached.



　　　　　　

The TOEFL test is the most widely accepted English language test in the world, and more than 9,000 institutions in 130 countries, including almost all universities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, use TOEFL test scores as proof of English proficiency, admission, recommendation, scholarships, and graduation.
In addition, more than 30 million people around the world have taken the test so far, making it an indispensable test for students who aspire to study abroad. In Japan, it is used as a guide for internal credit recognition at educational institutions, preferential treatment for entrance examinations, and selection for overseas dispatch.

Click here for seminar overview→ 2018 TOEFL Seminar Flyer

Date & Time:

Sunday, June 17, 2018 10:00~13:00 (Doors open at 9:30~)

Venue:

Campus Plaza Kyoto, 4th Floor, Lecture Room 4

Target:

・Students who belong to a member university of the University Consortium Kyoto

・Those who are just starting to study for the TOEFL iBT test or those who have recently started

・ Those who have taken exams and want to know how to study effectively

Capacity:

50

Lecturer:

ETS Certified Trainer Dr. Kei Kawanishi (Lecturer, Mukogawa Women’s University)

Contents:

– Preparation of Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing sections

– How to study for the TOEFL iBT test (especially during summer vacation)

・Introduction of TOEFL iBT test-specific questions and teaching materials

 

Co-organizer: University Consortium Kyoto

Inquiries

International Educational Exchange Council (CIEE) TOEFL Division, Delegation of Japan
Email: seminar■cieej.or.jp (Please change ■ to @)

TOEFL

 

Heisei 30 “Gakumachi Collaboration Project” Recruitment Notice


Kyoto City and the University Consortium Kyoto are implementing the “University Regional Collaboration Creation and Support Project (nicknamed the Gakumachi Collaboration Project)” to support the efforts by granting support funds to projects and projects that work on urban development and regional revitalization in Kyoto through “collaboration” between universities, students, and local communities.
This year marks the 15th year of the program, with the aim of developing human resources by securing practical education and research opportunities for universities, and for local communities, solving local issues and revitalizing them through the knowledge of the university and the vitality of students.
We are pleased to announce that we will start recruiting for the 30th academic year, so please check the following guidelines before applying.

NEW It has become easier to apply for the ≪Cultural Framework≫

From this fiscal year, projects that apply for the cultural category may be selected in the general category.

As for the judging, the content of the projects will be judged in the same way for both the general and cultural categories, and only the cultural category will be judged from the perspective of the student’s degree of contribution to the local community.

★ What is the “Cultural Framework”?

In March 28, it was decided to completely relocate the Agency for Cultural Affairs to Kyoto. Taking this as an opportunity, we have established a “cultural frame” for the Gakumachi Collaboration Project from the 29th academic year, and we are expanding the activity expenses for creating and disseminating printed materials and videos for efforts to “disseminate” diverse cultures from Kyoto.

Target Businesses

　For the purpose of solving local issues and revitalizing the city of Kyoto, projects that fall under the following requirements ((1) and (2) for the general category and (1), (2), and (3) for the cultural framework) to be implemented in Kyoto City during the Heisei 30 fiscal year (from the date of adoption to the end of March of the following year) are eligible.
However, political activities, religious activities, activities that promote specific ideas, violent or destructive activities, commercial businesses, etc. are excluded.
* Projects applied for the cultural category may be selected in the general category.
* Projects applied for the general category will not be selected for the cultural category.

[Common requirements for general and cultural frameworks]
(1) Projects in which universities and student groups and local communities (residents’ organizations, civic activity groups, businesses, etc., mainly in the Kyoto City area) collaborate and collaborate as organizations and groups, and in particular, students take the initiative in their activities.
* Administrative agencies may be included as collaborators, but cooperation with administrative agencies alone is not possible.
Examples: Health and welfare, social education, community development, promotion of academic, cultural, artistic or sports, environmental conservation,
Surveys and research in various fields such as community safety, citizen lectures, events, etc.

(2) Those who have not received any subsidies or subsidies from Kyoto City other than the Gakumachi Collaboration Project.

[Requirements for the cultural quota only]
(3) Priority theme: “Culture of the region”*
In addition to the requirements of (1) and (2), it is necessary to dig up the culture that lies dormant in the region and to pass on the culture that has been passed down from generation to generation in the region.
Projects that work on dissemination to preserve for the future, or to create a new culture through the knowledge of the university and the vitality of its students.
Businesses to work on.
　In order to inherit and archive local culture, it is necessary to disseminate the results of activities in print and video.
* “Culture” includes lifestyles and customs such as art, performing arts, events, industry, food, clothing, housing, etc., as well as old and new.
There are diverse aspects.
Universities, student groups, and the local community themselves should carry out activities from the perspective of “this is culture.”

Target Organizations

Organizations and groups of University Consortium, Kyoto member universities and junior colleges (*1)
or
A local organization that mainly works in the Kyoto city area (*2)

(*1) University departments, laboratories, seminars, clubs, student circles (circles composed of students from multiple universities are also acceptable), etc.
*2 Residents’ organizations such as residents’ associations and neighborhood associations, civic activity groups, groups and groups consisting of businesses, etc. (shopping streets, etc.)

Amount and number of donations

General category: Up to 300,000 yen / about 15 cases
Cultural quota: Up to 450,000 yen / about 2 projects
* However, if you apply for the cultural quota, you will be required to use the support money to create deliverables such as printed materials and videos so that it will lead to the inheritance and dissemination of culture.
　
* In addition, at the project report meeting scheduled to be held in March 31, the implementing organization (1 organization) that is recognized as the most excellent will be commended (certificates, trophies, and activity incentives of 100,000 yen will be issued separately).

About the application

Application Period

Tuesday, April 3, 2018 ~ Friday, May 11, 2018
* If you send it by mail, it must arrive on the same day, and if you bring it by 5 p.m.

How to apply: Step 1 Before you start writing your application

It is recommended to read the master plan of the administrative district in which the activity will be carried out. In addition, please listen to the opinions of local people and related government agencies as much as possible regarding the background of the project implementation and the needs of the community. If you have any questions about the basic plan of the ward or points to keep in mind when working in the community, you can also consult with the Regional Power Promotion Office of each ward office or branch.
In addition to reconfirming and sharing your objectives and goals, let’s discuss and think again about whether the business you are thinking about is the best way to achieve your goals. In addition, with regard to continuing projects, let’s thoroughly summarize the efforts we have made so far.

How to apply: Step 2 Let’s write an application!

to download documents related business recruitment>
● Application form (Word link)
● Application form (example)

Points to fill in

○ Let’s check the judging criteria!

In particular, the first screening is all about the submitted documents. Let’s find out what criteria are used to judge the case.

○ What is the purpose of the project? Write down your purpose and local needs.

The group that listened to the opinions of local people and ward offices in step 1 should also write the contents.

○ Who are you collaborating with? What does each of them do? Let’s be specific.

The Gakumachi Collaboration emphasizes learning that can be obtained by collaborating with the university, students, and the community toward the same goal. If a student group is applying, write down what role the partner will play, and if a local organization is applying, write down what the student will do independently.

How to apply: Step 3 Register your business outline

Please register your business outline using the form below.


button07_moushikomi_04



How to apply: Step 4 Submission of application documents

Please submit it by mail or bring it to the following address within the application period.
(1) 10 copies of application documents * If there are reference materials (up to 10 sheets), submit 10 copies of reference materials
(2) Application document data (MS-Word) * If reference materials are available, submit the reference data as well.
* Please do not change the prescribed form downloaded from the University Consortium Kyoto website for both (1) and (2).

Main Schedule for the Future

1st screening: After the application deadline ~ mid-June *Document screening
Second screening: June 24, 30 (Sunday) * Public presentation screening
Notification of support project decision and selection results: Early July 30
Approval formula: Early ~ mid-July 30 * A certificate will be issued by Kyoto City for the selected project.
Interim report: Mid ~ end of October 30 * Submission of documents
Final report: March 31 * Submission of documents
Announcement: Mid ~ end of March 31

Where to submit application documents and inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto Gakumachi Collaboration Project
TEL ：075-353-9130　FAX： 075-353-9101
MAIL：gakumachi-admin-ml■consortium.or.jp
(Please change ■ to @ and send)
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00

【For those in charge of university maintenance and administration】Study session “Facility Support for Students with Disabilities ~Thinking about Accessibility~” was held on March 2

　
This time, the Kyoto Student Exchange Division of the University Consortium held a study session titled “Facility Support for Students with Disabilities ~Thinking about Accessibility~” with the aim of providing a place for facility managers at each school to exchange opinions with a focus on “Facility Support for Students with Disabilities.”
At the beginning of the session, Mr. Jun Murata (Associate Professor, Center for Student Support, Kyoto University, Chief Coordinator of the Support Room for Students with Disabilities) and Mr. Satoshi Yoshida (Associate Professor, Department of Architecture, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University) gave lectures on laws and systems to support students with disabilities, as well as sharing case studies on facilities in Japan and overseas. After that, the participants were divided into groups to exchange opinions on not only legal compliance, but also “accessibility,” “facilities that are easy for students with disabilities to use,” and “proactive improvement measures and reasonable accommodations when constructing or renovating facilities.”


summary

Date

Friday, March 2, 2018 13:00~17:00 (~18:00 Information Exchange Meeting)
Venue Campus Plaza Kyoto (5th Floor, Joint Laboratory No. 1)
Organizer University Consortium Kyoto
Remarks Free and first-come, first-served (capacity 15 people, 15 participants)

Schedule for the day

time substance
14:30 Lecture
(1) “Considering support at universities based on the Act on the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities”
≪ Lecturer≫ Jun Murata (Associate Professor, Student Support Center, Kyoto University, Chief Coordinator, Support Room for Students with Disabilities)
* Click here for the materials of Mr. Murata’s lecture.
(2) “Legal Compliance and Accessibility for Students with Disabilities”
≪ Lecturer≫ Satoshi Yoshida (Associate Professor, Department of Architecture, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University)
* Click here for Mr. Yoshida’s lecture materials.
15:30 “Exchange of Opinions on New Construction and Renovation of Facilities (Group Discussion)” ≪Guest ≫ Mr. Eiji Yamamoto (President, i-Collaboration, Non-Profit Organization, Wheelchair User) Chika Sekine (Visiting Professor, Social Innovation Course, Graduate School of Policy Studies, Faculty of Policy Studies, Doshisha University)
16:30 Sharing of the results of the exchange of opinions and question-and-answer session
16:50 Summary
17:00 After the meeting, there will be a networking event (~18:00)

achievements

Number of participants in the meeting: 15 in total
(1) Member universities and junior colleges: 13 students in total

(2) Non-member universities and junior colleges: 2 students in total

summary

This time, we held a study session titled “Facility Support for Students with Disabilities ~Thinking about Accessibility~” with the main participants in charge of university facilities, rather than those in charge of supporting students with disabilities. The capacity of 15 people was filled, and there were participants from large universities, small universities, art universities, and other prefectures, and wheelchair users Eiji Yamamoto (President, iCollaboration, a specified non-profit organization) and Chika Sekine (Visiting Professor, Social Innovation Course, Graduate School of Policy Sciences, Faculty of Policy Studies, Doshisha University) also participated as guests.
After the presentation of the topic, a group discussion was held, including the sharing of case studies from each school. From the perspective of being in charge of supporting students with disabilities, there were opportunities to share case studies and experiences at the Kansai Conference of Persons in Charge of Support for Students with Disabilities (KSSK), but there have never been opportunities for facility staff to gather from the perspective of “support for students with disabilities,” and participants were seen actively exchanging opinions, such as questions they had felt on a daily basis and reaffirming their own school’s initiatives.
At the information exchange meeting that followed, they were seen talking about the challenges and future of each university.

The University Consortium Kyoto plans to continue to develop initiatives to support students with disabilities from various perspectives.

The deadline has been extended [For faculty and staff] The 20th Kansai Student Support Officer Roundtable will be held on February 22 (advance registration required, free of charge)

The University Consortium Kyoto will hold the “Kansai Disability Student Support Officer Roundtable” (KSSK) as follows, with the aim of exchanging personnel involved in disability support services at universities in the Kansai region.

This is the 10th anniversary of the founding of KSSK, and the 20th anniversary of the event, the topic will be changed to a commemorative lecture, and Professor Ishida (Tsukuba University of Technology), the former chair of the committee who was involved in the founding of KSSK, will be invited as a lecturer to speak on the theme of “The Past 10 Years and the Future 10 Years of Regional Cooperation Networks.”

In addition, the subcommittees will be divided into three themes: “Lectures,” “Small Universities,” and “Case Studies,” and will exchange opinions on how to support students with disabilities.
If you are a faculty member or staff member who is involved in supporting students with disabilities at a university or junior college in the Kansai area, or who is interested in supporting students with disabilities, please join us in creating a network of people in charge.







Outline of the 20th Kansai Roundtable Meeting of Persons with Disabilities (KSSK)

◆Date & Time: Thursday, February 22, 2018 13:00 (Reception 12:30) ~ 17:15
Information Exchange Meeting/17:30~19:00

◆Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto 4F Lecture Room 4 (Access)
(〒600-8216 939 Higashi-Shiokoji-cho, Nishitoin-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto)

◆Target: Involved in supporting students with disabilities at universities and junior colleges in the Kansai area, or supporting students with disabilities
Interested faculty and staff
　　　　* For those who are not in the target area, if there
is a vacancy in the capacity after the end of the application period for the 20th time. 　　　　　Please contact the secretariat to participate (added on January 16, 2018)

◆ Capacity: 70 people (first-come, first-served basis)

◆ Participation fee: Free (A separate participation fee is required for the information exchange meeting)

◆Contents: (Download the outline of the event as a PDF)

time

Contents

12：30

Reception starts

13：00

Opening Remarks

13：10

Commemorative Lecture “The Past 10 Years and the Future Decade of Regional Cooperation Networks”
≪ Lecturer≫
Hisayuki Ishida (Professor, Tsukuba University of Technology, Chairperson of the 1st~15th KSSK)
≪ Contents≫
KSSK was established in 2008 with the basic philosophy of “a practitioner’s perspective,” in which practitioners involved in supporting students with disabilities “kneel down” and frankly discuss the successes and failures of support. Subsequently, the importance of supporting students with disabilities increased due to the enforcement of the law, and KSSK came to the attention of a good example of a regional network. In the commemorative lecture, Dr. Ishida, who was involved in the founding of the network, will talk about his thoughts at the time and the circumstances that led to its launch, as well as the expected role of the regional network in the future.

14：10

Rest & Movement

14：20

 

Breakout Sessions

A Lecture (Capacity: 25 people per theme)

(1)~(2) We will hold a dialogue according to each theme. Participants will deepen their understanding of the current situation and issues of support for students with disabilities through dialogues conducted by speakers. Questions and questions about the theme will be answered in the Q&A session.

(1) From the standpoint of faculty and staff with disabilities
We will invite Mr. Toshihiro Okuyama (Center for Advanced Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo) as a guest to have a frank conversation about the relationship between creating and improving a support system with students with disabilities, based on his experience as a person with a disability who has been working on support that emphasizes the empowerment of students with disabilities.

(2) Roundtable discussion with people involved in supporting students with disabilities
Three people in charge of coordinating dispatch and connecting students with faculty and staff in the field of support for students with disabilities will talk based on their experiences at each university. At the time of application, please tell us what you are having trouble with your own study and what you would like to ask other universities based on the issues.

B Small university (capacity: 10 students) * Since the capacity has been filled, there will be a waiting list after that.

This is a breakout session for universities with less than 3,000 students. We will mainly share information and exchange opinions on the actual situation and issues of support for small universities.

C Case study (capacity: 10 people) * Since the capacity has been filled, there will be a waiting list after that.

This subcommittee examines case studies on the appropriateness and fairness of support for students with disabilities. Coordinators are expected to be the main participants, but administrative staff and faculty members are also welcome.

16：40

Rest & Movement

16：50

 Summary

17：15

 Closing Remarks

17：30

 Information exchange meeting (ends at 19:00)


◆ Application caution: Please be sure to check the following.

< Participation in the subcommittee>

Please select one of the subcommittees A~C and write the alphabet and theme in the application email.

Note 1: If you are applying for Subcommittee A, please fill in the following information.

(1) Select the desired content and enter the number. Example: Lecture A (1)

(2) In order to reflect the topics to be covered in the subcommittee, please send us your problems and issues at your university, and the topics you would like us to cover.

Example: I am worried that I will not be able to convince others that it is difficult to respond to the needs of students with disabilities in terms of budget.

Note 2: If you are applying for Subcommittee B, please include the number of students at your university and whether or not there is a support system (if so, the year of inauguration, and the number of members).

Note 3: If the capacity is exceeded, priority will be given to those who are first served, so please note that you may not be able to participate in the subcommittee of your choice. In that case, the secretariat will contact you.

information exchange meeting>

If you would like to participate in the information exchange meeting after the plenary session and subcommittees, please let us know when you apply for participation.

[Venue] La Café Kenya (Campus Plaza Kyoto 1F)

[Participation fee] 2,500 yen

* Please bring your own change on the day of the event. We will prepare a receipt with the name of the university. If you wish to include something other than the name of the university, please contact the secretariat.

◆ How to apply: Please send an e-mail with the title “Application for participation in the 20th KSSK”, fill in the following items, and send it to the secretariat [ kssk-jimukyoku-ml ■ consortium.or.jp ] (* Please replace the ■ part with @).
* The personal information you receive will be used only for purposes related to the operation of KSSK. In addition, the subcommittee management
Therefore, please note that the members of the board of directors may contact you separately.
* After confirming the application email, we will reply to the reception email (participation certificate). If you do not receive a reply after 5 days, please be sure to contact the secretariat.
Please contact us. Please note that replies will be delayed during holidays and office breaks.
* Please print out the reception email (participation certificate), bring it with you, and present it at the reception on the day of the event.

**********************************

(1) Participant’s name (please send one email per person)

(2) Name of university

(3) Department/Position

(4) Desired subcommittee (in the case of B or D, please include the required information)

(5) Assignments, opinions, etc. of your own university (*used as materials for subcommittees)

(6) Desire to participate in information exchange meetings

(7) Whether or not there is consideration for disabilities in participation.

(8) Other necessary communications

************************************

Deadline extended
◆ Application period: December 1, 2017 (Friday) ~ February 16, 2018 (Friday) (Closed as soon as capacity is reached)

Organizer: University Consortium Kyoto
Co-organizer: Higher Education Accessibility Platform
【Planning and Management】Executive Committee of the Kansai Disability Student Support Officer Roundtable

【Secretariat (Inquiries and Applications)】
University Consortium Kyoto Student Exchange Division Person in charge: Totsukaya Fujii
Tuesday~Saturday 9:00~17:00
TEL：075-353-9189　FAX：075-353-9101
E-mail：kssk-jimukyoku-ml■consortium.or.jp
(*Please change the ■ part to @ and send it)