【For University Faculty and Staff】Call for Participants for the 25th Kansai Disability Student Support Roundtable (KSSK)

The Kansai Roundtable of Persons in Charge of Support for Students with Disabilities (KSSK) is a roundtable meeting of practitioners to engage in lively discussions, exchange opinions and information, and build networks on various themes related to support for students with disabilities based on the basic principle of a practitioner’s perspective.

◆Date & Time: Friday, September 4, 2020 14:00~17:15 (Reception starts at 13:00)
◆ Venue: Streaming discussion via Zoom
◆Target: Faculty and staff who are involved in or interested in supporting students with disabilities at universities and junior colleges in the Kansai area
◆ Capacity: 50 people (first-come, first-served basis)
◆ Participation fee: Free
◆ Application form: ~~Click here to apply~~.
【Application Period】July 21, 2020 (Tue) ~ August 11, 2020 (Tue) *Closed as soon as the capacity is reached
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Applications are now closed.

Contents and Schedule

13：00	Reception starts
14：00	Opening Remarks
14：10	Plenary Session (1) Topic Provision “Affected by the Spread of Novel Coronavirus Infection” (Dialogue format) ≪ Lecturer≫ Ms. Emiko Tsuchihashi (Chief Coordinator, Disability Student Support Office, Student Support Center, Doshisha University) ≪ Contents≫ In the spring semester of the 2020 academic year, due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, entrance ceremonies and university events will be held. At first, I believe that you have proceeded through trial and error, such as distributing classes online. Therefore, looking back on the spring semester of this year, we will look at the challenges leading up to and respond to non-face-to-face classes, and the mental aspects. Interactive examples of new cases and alternative measures for university events that needed support in the form of a dialogue We would like to share with you. Based on such cases, we divided into subcommittees and delved deeper. You will take it home as a hint to consider support for the fall semester.
14：40	Rest & Movement
14：55	Breakout Sessions Due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, each university has been offering online lectures and other events for people with disabilities. In student support work, there is a need for new measures that are not conventional methods. In the A~C subcommittees, information on the issues and initiatives faced by each university and junior college was exchanged, and the current situation Discussion on how to support students with disabilities in the fall semester and how to solve them. and for the purpose of review.
	A Reasonable Accommodations for Online Lectures Capacity: 20 people In the spring semester of this year, online lectures will be incorporated, and information security and reasonable accommodations will be provided. I’m sure many of you have faced unprecedented challenges. In this subcommittee, each university and junior college worked on everything from internal coordination to the implementation of support. Share examples and exchange ideas. B Mental health of students during the coronavirus pandemic Capacity: 15 people Currently, due to unusual circumstances such as restrictions on admission, some universities have relaxed standards of behavior. I think it’s time for a resumption of movement. Students have been unable to experience unfamiliar remote lectures and live lectures. In addition to the stress and fatigue caused by the change in lifestyle, there are also voices of anxiety about the resumption of face-to-face classes. If this situation continues, it is expected that various physical and mental reactions such as truancy will appear. In this subcommittee, while paying attention to the work environment of the Corona disaster of faculty and staff, This is an opportunity to think about support in the tal side. C. Support for university events and student life Capacity: 15 people Many university events, such as entrance ceremonies and open campuses, have to be canceled or postponed The situation has arisen, and it is expected that the response to entrance examinations will be an issue in the future. In addition, extracurricular Students with disabilities face difficulties in various student life, such as activities, dormitory life, and job hunting. There is also the current situation that there is. In this subcommittee, support for such university events and student life It will be an opportunity to discuss. Faculty and staff members outside of the support department are also welcome to participate.
16：25	Rest & Movement
16：35	Plenary Session (2) Conclusion
17：15	closing

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

< Participation in the subcommittee>

Please select your preferred ranking in subcommittees A~C up to your second choice. Please note that it is on a first-come, first-served basis, so we may not be able to meet your request.

Note 1: In order to reflect the topics to be handled in the subcommittee, we will discuss the problems and issues at your own university.
Please fill in the application form with the topics you would like to be covered.

Example: Points to keep in mind when conducting online consultation on mental health

Note 2: Please include the number of students at your university and whether or not there is a support system (if so, the number of department members).

Note 3: If the capacity is exceeded, priority will be given to those who are first served. The URL of the subcommittee in which you will participate is open.
It will be included in the email sent around 7 days before the event.

* If you cannot send the participation application form, we will respond by e-mail separately, so please contact us to that effect.
Please contact us.

* The personal information you receive will be used only for purposes related to the operation of KSSK. In addition, for the operation of the subcommittee,
Please note that members of the Board of Directors may contact you separately.

< What to prepare before participating>

Please prepare the following for the online event.

・ Environment connected to the Internet
・Please have the Zoom application installed.
・Please set the name displayed on the Zoom screen to “Name (full name) of your university or junior college”.

【Organizer and Planning】

Organizer: University Consortium Kyoto
Planning and management: Executive Committee of the Kansai Association of Persons in Charge of Student Support for Students with Disabilities

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto Student Support Division
Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
TEL：075-353-9189　 FAX：075-353-9101

Notebook PC (PC) Taker Training Course – Remote PC Taker Using captiOnline Call for Participants

In recent years, there has been a demand for “information security” in lectures as many students with hearing impairments are studying at universities, and as one of the ways to guarantee information in writing, there are “note-taking” and “computer (PC) taking” that convey lecture information to deaf students. During this period, the training of student note-takers and PC takers has become popular at each university, but the degree of progress in teaching methods and know-how construction varies from university to university, and some universities are said to have not made sufficient efforts. In addition, there are many universities that have various problems such as lack of experience for takers and securing human resources.
In light of the current situation where many universities are required to respond with online lectures due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, this course aims to learn how to guarantee character information (basic operation method) using two methods: lectures held on Zoom and captiOnline (remote character information security system) as one of the remote text information guarantees. At the same time, we aim to build a community related to note-taking and PC taking, and to hold courses where you can learn about support and issues at small and medium-sized universities.

Outline of the event

◆Date & Time: Friday, August 21, 2020 (Reiwa 2) 14:00~16:30 (Reception starts at 13:30)
◆ Place: Streaming type course via Zoom
◆Eligibility: Students, faculty and staff who are interested in supporting students with disabilities
◆ Capacity: 15 students, 15 faculty and staff members (faculty and staff will only be able to visit)
◆ Lecturer: Mr. Yuni Kubozaki (Remote PC take experience)
◆ Participation fee: Free

Contents and Schedule

13：30	Reception starts
14：00	Opening Remarks
14：10	Plenary Session, Basics, ≪Lecturer, Non-Profit Organization Yuni Kubozaki≫ 〇 Understanding of hearing impairment 〇Reasonable Accommodation 〇 About remote information assurance skills (remote PC take)
15：10	Rest & Movement
15：20	Practical Edition (Person in charge: Mr. Yuni Kubozaki, NPO) Students: Groups of 4~5 people to experience remote PC take using captiOnline Faculty and staff: Observing the remote PC take experience
16：20	Plenary Session Q&A
16：30	closing

The application has been closed.

Organizer: University Consortium Kyoto
【Cooperation】Non-profit organization Yuni

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto Student Support Division
Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji Shimoru Campus Plaza Kyoto
TEL：075-353-9189 　FAX：075-353-9101
mail: gk-ml ■ consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @ and send an email)

8/28 (Fri) IELTS pretesting experience session (mock test) for students!

We will hold an IELTS pretesting trial session (free of charge) for students.

Continuing from last year, the University Consortium Kyoto will hold a free IELTS pretesting trial session for students belonging to member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto.

The pre-test is conducted in a way that is similar to the actual IELTS exam.
We welcome those who are interested in what IELTS is, those who are planning to take IELTS, and those who want to test their English proficiency.

Click here for the flyer

IELTS is an English language test that is recognised by more than 10,000 institutions in 140 countries around the world.
More than 3.5 million people around the world take the test annually to study, immigrate, or work.
The IELTS Pretest is a “free” test offered by the Cambridge English Language Assessment Board.
Please use it as a practice before taking IELTS.

schedule	Friday, August 28, 2020
time	Group A 9:45~15:30 (50-minute lunch break) Group B 11:45~16:35 (no break)
meeting place	Campus Plaza Kyoto Map: https://www.consortium.or.jp/about-cp-kyoto/access
target	Students enrolled in a member university of the University Consortium Kyoto who fall under the following categories: ・Those who are interested in or plan to take the IELTS exam ・ Those who want to measure their English proficiency
Capacity	Group A, Group B: 25 each (advance registration required) * If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held.
substance	・Explanation of pre-test implementation ・Reading test (75 minutes) ・Listening test (40 minutes) ・Writing test (60 minutes) ・Q&A session (Implemented by Japan English Proficiency Test Association) *For details of each group’s schedule, please check the schedule ≫ of the day ≪ below.
Application	Please fill out the application form below to apply. IELTS Pre-Test Application Form for Students Closed
deadline	Thursday, August 20, 2020
cost	free

* Please note that from the viewpoint of preventing the spread of new coronavirus infections, this event may be canceled (or postponed) even at the last minute. In the event of cancellation or change, we will contact you at the registered email address at the time of application.

☆ Precautions for examinees ☆
*Turn off your mobile phone and put it in your hand luggage along with your watch, electronic devices, etc.
* There are three items on the desk: a pencil, an eraser, and water in a clear plastic bottle.
*Unlike IELTS, you do not need a passport at the time of registration.
*Wearing a mask is mandatory when taking the test. (Limited to plain masks with no text or patterns)
* The temperature will be measured on the day, and those who are above 37.5° will not be able to take the test.

≪ Schedule (tentative) on the day of the event≫
◎ Group A
9:45 Registration starts
10:00 Explanation
Listening test (40 minutes)
11:10 Lunch Break
12:00 Reading Exam (75 minutes)
Writing Exam (60 minutes)
15:20 Q&A session
15:30 End

◎ Group B
11:45 Registration starts
12:00 Explanation
Reading Exam (75 minutes)
Writing Exam (60 minutes)
15:20 Q&A session
15:30 Listening test (40 minutes)
16:35 End

< Inquiries>
University Consortium Kyoto, International Business Department
TEL：（075）353-9164
FAX：（075）353-9101
E-mail: kokusai ■ consortium.or.jp (Please change ■ to @)

Call for Participation in 2020 Faculty and Staff Skill Improvement Training (First Half: 1st ~ 3rd)

A total of 7 sessions are scheduled for this year!
First of all, we are looking for participants for the 1st ~ 3rd online course!

7/3 (Fri) Application Deadline!! The deadline has been extended!
Application for the 1st training: Final deadline of Monday, July 13
Application for the 2nd and 3rd training: Final deadline is Monday, July 20

Business Overview

As the globalization of higher education accelerates, such as the enhancement of support for international students and the promotion of collaborative projects with overseas universities, the English proficiency of university faculty and staff has become indispensable as a basic ability.
In addition, international students from many countries and regions have their own cultural backgrounds, and in order to communicate smoothly, it is essential to understand customs, social norms, religions, etc. beyond language.
For this reason, the University Consortium Kyoto aims to raise the level of practical skills and motivate students to improve their skills by providing training to improve English proficiency by conducting case studies in various situations and training to learn about cultures outside of English-speaking countries.

Outline of the event

* The 1st ~ 3rd lectures will be online using ZOOM.

Session 1: Saturday, July 18, 2020University Introduction and Campus Tour (English Level: Beginner ~ Intermediate)

Lecturer: Mr. Luis Issidore Bhutto
　　　→ Mr. Bhutto has been changed due to ill health. Lecturer: Mr. Marco Lobo
　　　* Please prepare one copy of your own university pamphlet as it will be used in the training.

Session 2: Saturday, July 25, 2020 Active Learning Seminar: Teaching Methods for Courses Using English for Remote Classes (English Level: Intermediate ~ Advanced)

Lecturer: Mikako Nishikawa, Kyoto University *Mainly for

faculty members 3rd Training on Chinese Culture on Saturday, August 1, 2020 (language level is not required)

Lecturer: Mr. Wang Lin

☆ For details such as training content, hours, capacity, etc., and the application form, please check the following page.

>>2020 Faculty and Staff Skill Improvement Training (1st ~ 3rd) Details Page

* Please note that if there are many applicants, a lottery will be held.
* The decision on whether or not to attend the course will be announced at the beginning of July.
* For applications for the extended application period, we will send you a course guide on a first-come, first-served basis.

University Consortium Kyoto, International Business Department

TEL：(075)353-9164 ／ FAX：(075)353-9101

e-mail: kokusai■consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @)

Kyoto College “University Relay Course” Schedule Change

Kyoto College “University Relay Course” page
(https://www.consortium.or.jp/project/sg/college-relay)
As announced in, due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the following 5 courses have been [rescheduled] and [canceled].

[Schedule change]
Saturday, December 12, 2020 (Revised from Saturday, July 4, 2020) Kyoto Tachibana University
Saturday, January 9, 2021 (Changed from Saturday, June 13, 2020) Kyoto University of Advanced Science
Saturday, February 6, 2021 (Changed from Saturday, July 11, 2020) Tanechiin University
Saturday, February 20, 2021 (Revised from Saturday, June 27, 2020) Kyoto Seika University

[Cancelled]
May 30 (Sat) Hanazono University

The capacity of the course has been changed from the original 250 to 130 students.
Please note that we will take measures to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

Thank you.

【For High School Teachers】Call for Participants for the 6th Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting on Thursday, August 6

The “Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting” is a place where people who transcend the boundaries of schools and their founders can share their ideas and concerns about school and homeroom management, class improvement, etc., and interact with each other to solve problems.

The 6th meeting will be held as follows.

In order to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus infection, some schools have started online classes, but few schools are offering interactive remote classes. Active Learning (hereinafter referred to as “AL”), which is recommended to be introduced in the new Course of Study. It is difficult to achieve this in online classes, and the development of such a method is desired.
Therefore, in a limited ICT environment, we will share how to realize AL instead of just one-sidedly transferring knowledge by using online.
In addition, we will use this as an opportunity to sort out the differences between the academic skills that can only be acquired through online AL and those that can only be acquired through face-to-face AL, and to explore hints on how to use online classes and face-to-face classes according to their goals.

We understand that this is a busy time, but we look forward to your active participation. I would also be grateful if you could reach out to the teachers you know.

* The 6th Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting Flyer [Download]

Date & Time	Thursday, August 6, 2020 18:00~20:00 (Reception 17:45~)
Place:	Online (Zoom Meeting)
theme	“Practicing Active Learning Using Online”
coordinator	Moeko Hosoo (Associate Professor, Faculty of Letters, Ritsumeikan University)
Lecturer	Mr. Ichiro Higashi (Principal Teacher, Kyoto Municipal Copper Camel Arts and Crafts High School)
Composition	18:00~18:10 Opening remarks 18:10~18:25 Self-introduction, sharing of practical examples and challenges 18:25~18:45 Short lecture from the instructor 18:45~18:55 Q&A for the short lecture 18:55~19:05 Coffee Break 19:05~19:25 Preparation of countermeasure plan 19:25~19:45 Presentation of countermeasures by each group and Q&A session 19:45~19:50 Comments from the Instructor 19:50~20:00 Closing Remarks * Some contents are subject to change depending on the number of applicants.
Participation Fee	free
Target	High School Teacher * However, it is for those who can turn on video and audio and participate in group work.
Occupancy	First 25 people
Upcoming Exhibitions	We plan to change the theme and hold it about once every 2~3 months. This year, the event will be held online until the end of the new coronavirus infection.

How to apply

Please fill in the required information (including pre-assignments) by the method (1) or (2) below and apply.
* Pre-assignments will be distributed to applicants in advance and will be used for group work on the day.
* Applicants will be notified of their Zoom meeting ID and password around 16:00 on the day of the meeting.

(1) WEB application

Please use the application form at the following URL.
　　https://forms.gle/ouR7ihBdqxiw4b4w8

(2) E-mail/Fax application

　Please download the application form below (1st sheet: application form, 2nd sheet: pre-assignment) and send it to the University Consortium Kyoto Secretariat by e-mail or fax.

◆The 6th Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting Participation Application Form [Download]

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

【Please be careful】

*Please let us know the email address you registered when you logged in to Zoom.
*Use Zoom’s breakout room function to divide students into groups in advance.
* If you do not have a Zoom account, please create one in advance.

Application Deadline

Thursday, July 30, 2020

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)

【Important】Cancellation of the 2020 University Consortium Kyoto “Kyoto Presentation in English (5/23~7/4)”

【Important】2020 University Consortium Kyoto “Kyoto Presentation in English (5/23~7/4)” has been cancelled

Due to the recent spread of the new coronavirus infection, we have carefully considered the implementation of the program, but from the perspective of preventing the spread of infection, we have decided to cancel the “Presentation of Kyoto in English” from May 23 to July 4.

The postponement of this program will be carefully considered in light of the future social situation.

We have already started accepting applications from the end of March, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused to the students who were planning to take the course and the instructors who were preparing for the growth of the students, and for the guidance during the application period. Thank you for your understanding.

April 17, 2nd year of Reiwa
University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department

University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department
TEL 075-353-9164　FAX 075-353-9101
E-mail: kokusai ■ consortium.or.jp (*Please replace the ■ part with @)
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto

Campus Plaza Kyoto Notice of Addition of Rental Room

From Sunday, March 1, 2020, we will start renting out the 5th lecture room on the 6th floor.

For facility reservations, please visit or visit the museum from 9 a.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2020
We will start accepting applications by phone.

* The reservation procedure is the same as before, and there is no change.
* Please check the details of the 5th lecture room on the 6th floor from the following.
https://www.consortium.or.jp/about-cp-kyoto/info

The 3rd Kyoto FD Exchange Meeting Registration is now being accepted!

Let’s learn the basics of rubrics, share daily questions and issues with instructors and participants, and
think about creating and using rubrics better!

The 3rd Kyoto FD Exchange Meeting “Rubric from scratch”
We have established the “Kyoto FD Exchange Meeting” as a place where faculty and staff from other universities can interact with faculty and staff on various themes related to FD beyond the boundaries of their own university. In the third session, Mr. Gary Domochi (Vice President and Professor, The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics / Director of the Center for Higher Education and Innovation) will be invited as a lecturer to give a lecture on the basic knowledge of rubrics and how to use them. He will also touch on the ICE rubric, which is an evolution of the rubric. We are looking forward to receiving applications from those who want to learn rubrics from scratch and those who want to deepen their understanding of rubrics. You can see the first and second sessions from the following URL. https://www.consortium.or.jp/project/fd/interaction ◆ 3rd Information flyer [Download from here]
schedule	Saturday, February 22, 2020 13:30~16:30 Kyoto FD Exchange Meeting 13:00~15:00 Opening and self-introduction 13:40~15:00 Lecture “Rubric ~ Is it possible to visualize learning outcomes?” 15:10~16:30 Group Discussion
meeting place	Campus Plaza Kyoto 2nd Floor Hall

■ Eligibility
Faculty and staff of universities and junior colleges
* Full-time or part-time, and the number of years of work does not matter
* You can participate regardless of whether you are a member school or a non-member school.

■ Capacity
About 24 people (first-come, first-served basis)

■ Participation fee
: Free

■ Application
* The application has been closed because the capacity has been reached.

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

【Finished】2019 Foundation Designated Research Assignment Research Results Report Meeting and Information Exchange Meeting will be held

The University Consortium Kyoto has established designated research topics for the purpose of contributing to the improvement and review of projects, as well as new development and sophistication, and conducts research by faculty and staff of the member schools of the Foundation. We will hold the following results report meeting and information exchange meeting to announce the results of the survey research conducted in FY2019. We look forward to your participation.
(Registration required, free of charge)

1. Date & Time: Tuesday, March 3, 2020 14:30~16:30 (Achievement Report Meeting)

16:30~18:00 (Information exchange meeting *Snacks available)

2. Venue: Achievement Debriefing Campus Plaza Kyoto, 4th Floor, Lecture Room 3

Information Exchange Meeting Campus Plaza Kyoto 2nd Floor Hall

https://www.consortium.or.jp/about-cp-kyoto/access

3. Contents of the report

(1) Theme 1: Kyoto Women’s University

a) Theme

The Role of the University Consortium Kyoto in the Promotion of Recurrent Education in Kyoto

―Toward the Construction of the Kyoto Model-

b) Outline of research

The purpose of this study is to propose specific measures based on empirical research on the role played by the University Consortium Kyoto in order to build a recurrent education that contributes to solving the problems facing Kyoto by utilizing the research and educational resources of the 48 member universities. In addition to examining various forms of recurrent education that are suitable for the regional characteristics of Kyoto, we conducted a fact-finding survey on employment support for women who have interrupted their careers, training engineers in traditional industries, and recurrent education related to business succession of small and medium-sized enterprises.

c) Principal investigator

Kyoto Women’s University Executive Vice President and Director of the Center for Regional Cooperation Research Eiko Takeyasu

(2) Theme 2: Kyoto Bunkyo University

a) Theme

Growth Tracking Survey of Graduates and Students of Various SD Training Programs and Systematic SD Training in the Future

b) Outline of research

Among the various types of SD training conducted by the University Consortium Kyoto, we will conduct a growth tracking survey of all graduates of the current SD seminar and the former university administrator training, which is the flagship training with the highest load in both quality and quantity, and verify the effectiveness of the training. By measuring the effectiveness of these programs and at the same time comparing them with similar programs nationwide, we will clarify their strengths and weaknesses and propose how to build a training system as a university consortium Kyoto SD project in the future.

c) Principal investigator

Kyoto Bunkyo University Director of Educational Planning Division, Takamichi Murayama

4. How to apply

If you would like to participate, please join us by January 14 (Tue) ~ February 25 (Tue)

Please apply using the application form on the Foundation’s website.

Application form URL:

https://www.consortium.or.jp/project/chosakenkyu/shiteikadai/form-1

< Contact>

University Consortium Kyoto Research & Public Relations Division

Tel: 075-353-9130 Fax: 075-353-9101

E－mail:　 shitei-kadai-ml [at] consortium.or.jp
Please change ※[at] to @