To those who are scheduled to present “The 14th Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto” Papers for the 13th Conference Research Encouragement Award have been posted!

The recipients of the Research Encouragement Award at the 13th Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto held on Sunday, December 3, 2017

Papers will be published. Click on each item to view the PDF data.

Award Name	category	Presentation Title	Name of organization
Kyoto Prefectural Governor’s Award	oral announcement (Graduate School)	Promotion of PFI in Local Governments	Kyoto Prefectural Policy Advocacy Seminar (Kyoto University)
Kyoto Mayor’s Prize	oral announcement (Undergraduate)	In the formation of food industry clusters innovation	Hiraoka Seminar Industry Group (Ritsumeikan University)
Kyoto Mayor’s Prize	oral announcement (Undergraduate)	Disasters and Gender	Kawaguchi Seminar Group 2 (Doshisha University)
University Consortium Kyoto President’s Award	panel announcement	Improvement of the process of local government policy formation through “Young Review”	Kyoto Prefectural University Faculty of Public Policy Public Policy Practicum I. 2nd year Kubota Seminar (Kyoto Prefectural University)
Japan Society for Public Policy Award	thesis	A Study on Building a Relationship between Children’s Cafeterias and Children ~Through activities in Ibaraki City~	Children’s Cafeteria Group (Ritsumeikan University)
Award of Excellence	oral announcement	Consideration of trends in the location of private lodgings in the three wards of Kyoto City (Shimogyo-ku, Nakagyo-ku, Higashiyama-ku) and proposals for improvement of local initiative	Faculty of Policy Studies, Ryukoku University Department of Policy Studies Daisuke Abe Seminar (Ryukoku University)
		Current Status and Issues of the Japan Heritage Strategy ~Using Iba Town as an example~	Fukao Seminar C (Ryukoku University)
		Sustainability of Community-Managed Farming, Forestry and Fishing Village Vacation Rentals	Faculty of Policy Science, Ritsumeikan University Hiraoka Seminar Tourism Team (Ritsumeikan University)
		Temple Shelter ~Thinking of temples as refuge~	Ishihara Seminar Temple and Disaster Prevention Community Development Project (Ryukoku University)
		Responding to the destruction of townscapes by coin-operated parking lots	Kazama Seminar Landscape Group (Doshisha University)
		A Study on Building a Relationship between Children’s Cafeterias and Children ~Through activities in Ibaraki City~	Children’s Cafeteria Group (Ritsumeikan University)
		How can I meet the person of my destiny? ~Marriage support that is needed now~	Otsuka Seminar Marriage Groups (Bukkyo University)
	panel announcement	Vacant House Project	Shinkawa Seminar (Doshisha University)
	panel announcement	Satoumi Policy Process Analysis in Japan	Minori Fukuda (Ritsumeikan University)

* Only papers that have been published with permission are published.

【Inquiries regarding this matter】

University Consortium Kyoto
In charge of the 14th Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto
TEL 075-353-9130　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)

Release of the 23rd FD Forum Report

We are pleased to announce the release of the report of the 23rd FD Forum held on March 3 and 4, 2018 “The Past and Future of FD ~Thinking about FD from Various Angles~”. Click on each item to view the PDF data.
The 24th FD Forum will be held on March 2 and 3, 2019 at Ritsumeikan University’s Kinugasa Campus. Details of the event will be announced on the website by early December.

Day 1: Saturday, March 3, 2018

Opening Remarks
symposium	The past and future of FDs ~Thinking about FDs from various angles~

Day 2: Sunday, March 4, 2018

Session 1	Student Facilitator/Student Assistant: Collaborative Classes and Learning Opportunities: Practical Examples and Future Visions
Session 2	What’s going on? What are you going to do? Evaluation of each practical training: nursing training, welfare training, education, qualification training-
Subcommittee 3	Perspectives on Liberal Arts Education
Session 4	Design and Operation of Cross-Sectional Programs for Cultivating Science Literacy: Focusing on Statistics Education, Integrated Science Experiments, and Practical Exchange Site Models
Subcommittee 5	Evaluation to grasp higher-order abilities ~Thinking about what kind of evaluation is suitable for capturing what kind of ability, including task creation~
Session 6	Effects of Fieldwork in Experiential and Practical Learning and Operational Issues
Session 7	Information Security Education: Liberal Arts Education, Specialized Education
Session 8	What is the “exit” of a university?: Liberal Arts, Citizenship, Career, and Human Education
Session 9	Organizational operation and practice of PBL
Session 10	The Future of Regional Qualification Education Programs and Regional Cooperation
Session 11	Thinking about Student Performance Evaluation: Focusing on Engineering and Pharmacy Education
Session 12	Business and Undergraduate Seminar Activities
Poster Session

University Consortium Kyoto FD 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

< I was presented with a letter of appreciation > the internship.

We are pleased to present you with a certificate of appreciation!

As the 2018 academic year marks the 20th anniversary of the Foundation’s internship program, the University Consortium Kyoto is pleased to present the following letters of appreciation to the companies and organizations that have been working hard to accept students for their understanding over the years.

■ Companies and organizations that accept certificates of appreciation (in order of honorifics and IDs)

No.	course	Company Name
1	Business & Public	The Westin Miyako Kyoto
2	Business & Public	SRM Corporation
3	Business & Public	Kyoto Shinkin Bank
4	Business & Public	Kyoto Central Shinkin Bank
5	Business & Public	Kyoto Broadcasting Co., Ltd.
6	Business & Public	JIIKE Kyoto Corporation
7	Business & Public	Maruzen Junkudo Bookstore Kyoto
8	Business & Public	Choei Corporation
9	Business & Public	Tomitaya Corporation
10	Business & Public	Toshio Nakamura Law Office
11	Business & Public	Hotel Granvia Osaka Co., Ltd.
12	Business & Public	Uji City Hall
13	Business & Public	Kyoto
14	Business & Public	Kyoto Prefectural Government
15	Business & Public	Shiga Prefectural Government
16	Business & Public	Nagaokakyo City Hall
17	Business & Public	Daiichi Corporation
18	Business & Public	Aozora Printing Co., Ltd.
19	progress	Kyoto Prefectural Board of Education
20	Business & Public	Kyoto Women’s University
21	Business & Public	Doshisha University
22	Business & Public	Ritsumeikan University
23	Business & Public	Kyoto Bunkyo University
24	Business & Public	Sankyo Seiki Corporation
25	Business & Public	Sekihiro Corporation
26	Business & Public	Hana Kobo Co., Ltd.
27	Business & Public	Aoi General Insurance Co., Ltd.
28	Business & Public	Being Inc.
29	Business & Public	Artom Inc.
30	Business & Public	Kyoto University of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
31	Business & Public	Kyoto University
32	Business & Public	Etre Communications Inc.

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto Internship Project Promotion Office
TEL 075-353-9106　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)

2018 Recruitment of Companies Accepting Paid Internships for International Students (Organizer: International Student Study Kyoto Network)

2018 Recruitment of Companies Accepting Paid Internships for International Students

International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: University Consortium Kyoto)

Since 2016, the International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: Kyoto International Affairs Department, University Consortium) has been offering a paid internship program for international students living in the Kyoto area. From this year, we will be looking for companies that can accept international students for this internship program. We are looking forward to receiving applications from Kyoto companies that are interested in hiring international students in the future.

*For more information on the International Student Study Kyoto Network, please refer to https://www.studykyoto.jp/ja/aboutus/ here.
* Flyer for accepting companies

Purpose and Features

This program provides opportunities for international students living in the Kyoto area who are aiming to find employment at Japan companies to deepen their understanding of the business content and attractiveness of companies in the Kyoto area (especially mid-tier enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises) through work experience, and aims to promote their motivation to recruit and find employment through mutual understanding between international students and companies, and to establish international students in the Kyoto area after employment. International students can take responsibility for their work by receiving a certain amount of remuneration for the work. For host companies, there are various benefits such as revitalizing the company by accepting international students, accumulating experience in accepting foreign employees, and PR to international students.

Eligible companies

30 small and medium-sized enterprises headquartered in the Kyoto area that can be accepted by offices in the Kyoto area.
* We are looking forward to receiving applications from companies that agree with the “Appendix About Accepting Companies”.

* We expect to accept about 1~2 people from each company, but depending on the matching situation between the company and the international student, we may not be able to accept the student, so we appreciate your understanding.

Eligible International Students

Students who are enrolled in a school that is a member of the International Student Study Kyoto Network and are scheduled to graduate or complete their school in March 2020. (Students who wish to graduate or complete the course in March or September 2019 are not excluded.)

* Includes those enrolled in vocational schools and those enrolled in Japanese schools who have graduated or completed higher education institutions in their home countries.

* For participating international students, we will check their Japanese language proficiency and motivation to work in Japan, and conduct preliminary training on business etiquette and compliance before dispatching.

[Last year’s results]　Dispatch of 37 international students to 25 host companies

Period of employment

Early August 2018 ~ Late September 2018 (80 hours or more during the summer vacation period for international students)

* For details such as the actual period of employment, such as activities outside the status of residence of international students, please consult with the person in charge of the temporary staffing agency.

Acceptance Criteria

This is a paid internship based on a worker dispatch contract.

Company bears: Dispatch fee (¥1,150 per hour), student transportation fee (actual cost up to ¥1,000 per day) * Once the dispatched international student is confirmed, a worker dispatch contract will be concluded with the operator (dispatch company) that will outsource the operation of this project. As a result, there is no need for social insurance and other procedures at the host company.

Flow after applying for participation of the host company

After applying for participation in this program, the operator (temporary staffing company) that outsources the operation of this program will proceed with specific administrative procedures such as a dispatch contract.

(1) Notification from the Secretariat of confirmation of the participation of the host company (by May 20, 2018)

(2) Exchange meetings between host companies and international students

You will be asked to answer questions from international students about your business and the work you are in charge of. After the exchange meeting, international students submit their wishes to the secretariat of the company where they will work for the internship.
There were no applications from international students to companies that did not participate in the exchange event last year. If you are a company that wishes to accept us, please be sure to participate.

Date & Time: Saturday, June 2, 2018 12:00~16:00

Venue: Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Room 1~4

(3) Selection and matching through individual interviews with international students by the secretariat (June 3 ~ late June)

(4) Notification of matching results to international students and companies (~end of June)

(5) Face-to-face visits to companies (early ~ mid-July)

(6) Pre-training for participating international students (July 5 (Thu), 7 (Sat), 12 (Thu), 14 (Sat))

(7) Employment at the host company (early August ~ late September)

(8) Post-training for participating international students (late October)

(9) Debriefing and exchange meetings for international students and companies (November)

How to apply

Please fill out the application form (click here) below, attach the electronic data of the application form to an e-mail, and send it to the person in charge at the contact point by 17:00 on Tuesday, May 15, 2018.

* After confirming the contents, the operator (dispatch company) will contact the company by May 20 to confirm the contents and whether or not to participate.

Inquiries about this project in general

International Student Study Kyoto Network Secretariat

University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department (Contact: Tsukuda)

TEL：075-353-9164　FAX:075-353-9101

Email:kyoto-nw@consortium.or.jp

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.

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

Call for English Skill Improvement Training for Faculty and Staff in 2018

Every year, it is very popular, so register as soon as possible! Application deadline is Thursday, May 31!

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, it can be said that the time has finally arrived when the English proficiency of university faculty and staff is indispensable as a basic ability.
The training program of the University Consortium Kyoto aims not only to improve the English proficiency of faculty and staff of member schools who can respond to such times, but also to raise their awareness of language learning in the future.

Outline of the event

1st TOEIC Listening & Reading Seminar on Saturday, July 14, 2018

Lecturers: Atsuko Nishitani and Maho Sano, Kyoto Sangyo University *For those with
TOEIC400~700 points 　　　*This is a training in which participants must prepare the IIBC “Official TOEIC Listening & Reading Questions 3” by themselves.

Session 2: Saturday, July 21, 2018 Active-Learning for English-speaking Classroom

Lecturer: Mikako Nishikawa, Kyoto University

Session 3: Saturday, July 28, 2018 Telephoning and Emails

Lecturer: Mr. Scott Seely

Session 4: Saturday, September 8, 2018 Cross-cultural Manners and English Communication in Higher Institutions

Lecturer: Mikako Nishikawa, Kyoto University

Session 5: Saturday, September 22, 2018 Everyday Communication

Lecturer: Mr. Scott Seely

6th Meeting and Discussion on Saturday, September 29, 2017

Lecturer: Mr. Scott Seely

All venues: Campus Plaza Kyoto 5th Floor, Joint Laboratory No. 1

All hours: 9:30~17:00

Participation fee: Faculty and staff of consortium member universities 5,000 yen / 1 course

Faculty and staff from non-consortium member schools: 7,000 yen / 1 course

Details: 2018 University Staff English Training_Outline
Flyer: English Training Flyer

How to apply:

* 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 June.

Payment method: Please transfer to the designated account of the Foundation by the specified date.

No refunds will be given after payment has been made (proxy attendance is possible)

University Consortium Kyoto, International Business Department

TEL：(075)353-9164 ／ FAX：(075)353-9101

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

【Report】The 15th High School-University Collaborative Education Forum has been released.

On Saturday, December 9, 2017, the 15th Forum on Collaborative Education between High School and University, “Thinking Together about the Skills That Should Be Developed Now: The Role of High Schools and Universities” has been completed.
The next 16th Forum on Collaborative Education between High School and University is scheduled to be held on Saturday, December 8. We will inform you as soon as the details are decided, so please join us.

You can read the report here.

Contact us

University Consortium Kyoto High School-University Collaborative Education Forum
TEL 075-353-9153　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)

2018 Credit Transfer Course Application Acceptance

We are now accepting applications for the 2018 Credit Transfer Courses!

Applications for credit transfer courses for the first semester of the 2018 academic year will begin on Friday, March 23 at each university*1.

If you want to deepen your liberal arts and specialized field by taking courses that are unique to other universities, or if you want to study with students from other universities with different specialties, please take credit transfer courses.
For more information on the credit transfer system, please visit the special website for credit transfer.

【Notes】
*1: The application period varies depending on the university you belong to. In particular, please check the closing date and time of your application at the office of your university or faculty or course guidelines.
Also, regardless of the application deadline, please make sure to apply well in advance.
*2: If you have any questions about the content of the courses offered, please contact the person in charge of the university that provides the courses.

Distinctive Courses in 2018

In the 2018 academic year, 442 courses were offered as credit transfer courses.
Among the many credit transfer courses, the “Plaza Recommended Courses” are the courses that the University Consortium Kyoto particularly recommends taking them.
“Plaza Recommended Courses” are distinctive courses offered at Campus Plaza Kyoto that were developed in cooperation with the University Consortium Kyoto and the university for credit transfer.
In fiscal 2018, 15 courses will be offered, including the Kyoto World Heritage PBL course, which works to discover and solve World Heritage issues set in Kyoto’s World Heritage Site.

Kyoto World Heritage PBL Courses

The “Kyoto World Heritage PBL Course” is a course in which PBL*1 is developed in the field of Kyoto’s World Heritage Sites. In the class, students mainly learn in groups to discover the issues faced by the World Heritage Site and its surrounding areas on their own and propose solutions. In cooperation with students from other universities, students work to solve problems through dialogue with people involved in World Heritage sites, which is a course unique to the consortium’s credit transfer. If you want to collaborate with students from other universities, or if you are interested in Kyoto and cultural heritage, please take this course.
* PBL (Project Based Learning) refers to active learning that involves finding and solving problems.

Partner World Heritage Sites	subject number	Title of Subject	Universities offering courses
Kamigamo Shrine	A001	World Heritage PBL in Kyoto ~Disseminating the charm of Kamigamo Shrine from a student’s point of view~	Kyoto Sangyo University
Daigoji Temple	A002	Heritage Information Seminar I. (b) ~ Attempt to make the activities of the World Heritage Daigoji Temple Project public~	Kyoto Tachibana University
Kiyomizu-dera Temple	A003	Special Lecture I: “Polish the ○○ (good points) of the △△ of Kiyomizu Temple!” or save the □□ (troubled points)!”	Ritsumeikan University
Daigoji Temple	A004	Advanced Community Management: Learning from World Heritage Sites and the Process of Discovering and Solving Issues	Ryukoku University
Mt. Hiei Enryakuji Temple	A005	Project Subjects (Theme) Exploring and Conveying the Charm of “Mountains”	Kyoto Bunkyo University
Nijo Castle	A006	World Heritage PBL Course ~ Cultural Heritage Marketing Based on Value-Driven	Doshisha University
Ninna-ji Temple	A007	Special Practice in Policy Science 1 “Ninnaji Temple, a World Heritage Site in Kyoto”	Ritsumeikan University
Kiyomizu-dera Temple	A008	Special Lecture (Liberal Arts E) I. “Kyoto’s Cultural Heritage and Its Protection~Disaster Prevention Efforts in the Shimizu Region”	Ritsumeikan University

Plaza Recommended Courses

“Plaza Recommended Subjects” are courses that are recognized by the University Consortium Kyoto as having a particular feature among the Plaza Courses and are recommended for students to take. Courses include chain lectures and relay lectures by guest lecturers such as multiple faculty members and practitioners, as well as seminar-type courses in which students learn independently and actively by incorporating fieldwork and practical training. These are all very interesting subjects that each university is proud to offer.

theme	subject number	Title of Subject	Universities offering courses
A. Learning Miyako	A009	【Lecture Format】 Kyoto’s Culture, History, and Tourism -Invitation to the Kyoto Test-	Kyoto Sangyo University
A. Learning Miyako	A010	【Lecture Format】 Kyoto’s Historical Heritage: Protecting and Passing It Away	Kyoto Tachibana University
G. Learning about the natural environment	G002	【Lecture Format】 Astronomy and Us ~Kamiyama Observatory and the 13.8 Billion Light-Year Horizon~	Kyoto Sangyo University
H. Learning about modern society	H001	【Lecture Format】 Youth and Suicide: A Relay Course for Life	Kyoto Notre Dame Women’s University
G. Learning about nature and the environment	G001	【Seminar and Practical Training】 Environmental Education, Furano Nature School	Kyoto Gakuen University
H. Learning about modern society	H003	【Exercises and Practical Training】 Humanities in Kyoto	Kyoto University
H. Learning about modern society	H006	【Exercises and Practical Training】 Special Lecture on Regional Public Personnel (Introduction to PBL)	Ryukoku University

Application Procedures

To apply, please register with the e-Kyoto Learning System before applying.
For details on the application process and other procedures, please refer to the “Application Procedures” page on the Special Site for Credit Transfer.
(Students from Ritsumeikan University, Ryukoku University, and Waseda University apply through the university’s own system, not the e-Kyoto Learning System.) Please check with the university office for details.)

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2018 IR Forum

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We are now accepting applications for the 2018 Credit Transfer Courses!

Distinctive Courses in 2018

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