Criteria for suspending the “University Relay Course” in the event of an alert or suspension of service

In the event of the issuance of a storm warning, special warning, or warning positioned as a special warning, or in the event of a suspension of transportation due to a disaster or strike, or notwithstanding the above, if the Director of the Education Division of the University Consortium Kyoto determines that it is difficult to conduct the course, the course will be suspended as follows in accordance with the “Handling Standards for Suspension of Classes and Examinations in Plaza Courses”.

1. Suspension Criteria for Courses
1) If any of the following (1), (2), or (3) apply on the day of the course, the course will be suspended in accordance with the criteria indicated in [Judgment Criteria and Response] below. Please check the status of the issuance and cancellation of warnings and the operation status of public transportation on TV and radio media outlets or the website of the Japan Meteorological Agency.
(1) Issuance of Warnings
When a special warning, a warning positioned as a special warning, or a storm warning is issued in the southern part of Kyoto Prefecture or the Kyoto-Kameoka area (secondary subdivision area).
(2) Suspension of transportation
　When two or more of the following (1) ~ (5) transportation systems are completely or partially suspended or suspended at the same time.
(1) Kyoto City Bus and Kyoto Municipal Subway (all routes)
(2) JR (conventional line to and from Kyoto Station)
(3) Keihan Railway (between Demachi Yanagi ~ Yodoyabashi or Nakanoshima)
(4) Hankyu Train (Kawaramachi ~ Umeda)
(5) Kintetsu train (between Kyoto ~ Yamato Seidaiji)
(3) Others
Regardless of the above criteria, when the Director of the Education Division of the University Consortium Kyoto determines that it is difficult to conduct the course.
　[Judgment criteria and response]
　　○ After 10:30 a.m., if there is an order or suspension of service, the “University Relay Course” from the afternoon will be suspended.
* In addition, if an order is issued or the operation is suspended during the course, in principle, the course will not be suspended.

2) If the Director of the Education Division of the University Consortium Kyoto determines that it is difficult to conduct the course on the day before or two days before the course, the course will be suspended in advance.

2. Announcement of suspension of the course
The announcement will be made in the “Important Notices” section of the University Consortium Kyoto website (https://www.consortium.or.jp/).

3. Measures to be taken after the suspension of the course
Whether or not a transfer date will be set due to the suspension of the course will be announced on the University Consortium Kyoto website and the bulletin board on the 1st floor of Campus Plaza Kyoto, etc., after adjusting at a later date.

〈Reference〉 Warnings positioned as special warnings
・Tsuha: Large Tsunami Warning
・Volcanic eruptions: Eruption warnings (eruption alert level 4 or higher) and eruption warnings (inhabited areas)
・Earthquake: Earthquake Early Warning (seismic intensity of 6 or higher)

more than

What to do if you request not to use Campus Plaza Kyoto to prevent the spread of new coronavirus infections after October 1, 2020

For reservations for use of Campus Plaza Kyoto that meet the following reservation conditions, if you are forced to cancel your reservation due to the influence of the new coronavirus infection, you may be able to receive a full refund of the usage fee or usage fee that has already been paid (if you have not paid it, you will not be asked to pay it).

1 Applicable
booking conditions 　 If all of the following (1), (2), (3), and (4) are satisfied:

(1) Reservations made from October 1, 2020 (Thursday) to March 31, 2021 (Wednesday)

(Reservations for use after FY2021 are not eligible)

(2) As of Friday, April 10, 2020, an application for use (reservation application) has been made.

(3) When it is not possible to respond to changes in the date of use, postponement, etc.

(4) The cancellation procedure must be completed by Sunday, December 27, 2020.

2 Miscellaneous

Reservations that do not meet any of the above reservation conditions will be cancelled in accordance with the normal terms and conditions of use.

We will take action.

　　 Regarding the use of facilities under the jurisdiction of the city after October 1, 2nd year of Reiwa (Kyoto City)

Dissemination of a Joint Message by the University Consortium Kyoto and Kyoto City

We are pleased to announce that the University Consortium Kyoto (48 universities, including all universities and junior colleges in Kyoto City) and Kyoto City
At the start of the second semester of classes at universities and other institutions, we have decided to jointly send out a message of support for students who are anxious due to the coronavirus pandemic.

This message is intended to be disseminated by the university and the government as one by deepening discussions at the “University Town Kyoto Summer Meeting” (*) and other events in order to support students who are living student life in Kyoto even during the coronavirus pandemic as a whole as a city.

* A meeting between the presidents of Kyoto member universities and the mayor of Kyoto

↓↓↓Click to see a PDF of the message. ↓↓↓

【For High School Teachers】”The 7th Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting” October 10 (Sat) Call for Participants

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.

We are pleased to announce that the 7th meeting will be held as follows.

Isn’t it important for students and students to acquire the skills and mindset to practice learning to ask their own questions and delve into those questions while learning from others? I think it is important for us as teachers to be able to learn, understand, and use new ways of learning to identify issues.
Therefore, this time, through hands-on workshops, lectures, and various types of work in the form of individual and group work, we will delve into how to cultivate the ability to identify issues in each subject and in inquiry/comprehensive learning.

We look forward to your active participation.

* The 7th Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting Flyer [Download]

Date & Time	Saturday, October 10, 2020 13:00~16:00 (Reception 12:45~)
Place:	Online (Zoom Meeting)
theme	“Experience a class that acquires the skills and mindset to identify problems, and think about how to use it in your own classes.”
coordinator	Kenichi Sato (Professor, Faculty of Life Sciences, Kyoto Sangyo University / Representative Director, NPO Hatenathon Co-Creation Lab)
Composition	13:00 Opening Objectives and Goals 13:10 Building Relationships 13:20 Experience the question-making class 14:10 Digging into the question 14:25 Coffee Break 14:35 Planning and designing a question-making class 15:15 Q&A and exchange of opinions 15:45 Reflecting on what we learned 16:00 Ending * Some contents are subject to change depending on the number of applicants.
Participation Fee	free
Target	High School Teacher * People from outside Kyoto Prefecture can also participate. * We will have a breakout session (group work), so those who can turn on video and audio and participate. * Those who can participate in a quiet environment where they can speak.
Occupancy	First 50 people

How to apply

Please use the method (1) or (2) below to fill in the required information (including pre-assignments) 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 11:00 on the day of the meeting.

(1) WEB application

Please use the application form at the following URL.
　https://forms.gle/H6fCEyHhCajUgRM99

(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 7th Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting Participation Application Form [Download]

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

Application Deadline

Thursday, October 1, 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)

(Announced on July 15) Precautions for Examinations and Reports at Each University

2020 Credit Transfer / Kyoto College Courses
We would like to inform you of the precautions for each university examination and report as follows.
* If there are any changes (corrections), we will update them from time to time.

〇eKyoto Learning Bulletin Board
Please check the following URL for the contents of the notice.
〈Updated on July 15)

https://el.consortium.or.jp/eoshifiles/50/shikenoshirase0108.htm

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto Credit Transfer Project
TEL 075-353-9120　FAX 075-353-9121
〒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)

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

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

【Report】Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting Emergency Special Project (Online Pre-Project)

As each school needs to take measures to close schools and respond to online classes due to the prevention of the spread of the new coronavirus infection, we held an emergency special event (online pre-project) as an emergency special project (online pre-project) to respond to this unprecedented emergency.
This time, under the theme of “Online Information Exchange Meeting on the Motivation and Learning Motivation of New Students Due to School Closures,” the participants exchanged and exchanged opinions with a focus on maintaining motivation and dealing with the mental health of new students who were closed immediately after entering the school in April.
Since this was the first time the event was held online, this time, 59 people, including high schools in Kyoto Prefecture, participated, although the publicity was limited to information to each high school from the Kyoto High School Collaborative Research Council Secretariat (Kyoto Prefectural Board of Education, Kyoto City Board of Education, and Kyoto Prefectural Federation of Private Junior and Senior High Schools).

The details of this exchange meeting are as follows. In addition, we have posted a report summarizing the contents of this exchange meeting, so we hope that you will refer to it.

* The “Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting” is a place where people who transcend the boundaries of schools and homerooms to exchange ideas and concerns about school and homeroom management, class improvement, etc., and share their thoughts on solutions.

summary

Date & Time	Thursday, May 14, 2020 18:00~20:00
How to hold the event	Online (Zoom Meeting)
theme	“Online information exchange meeting related to the motivation and learning motivation of new students due to school closures”
Contents	With the closure of schools to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus infection, there are concerns that students’ motivation to learn will decrease. In particular, new students are expected to have difficulty maintaining motivation because they will not be able to build relationships with friends and seniors after attending school a few times, and will be closed or switched to online classes. Although there are many issues to be addressed, such as academic ability and daily life, it is important to consider new students, and this time it will be a place for interaction specializing in maintaining motivation and dealing with mental aspects. In addition, it will be an opportunity to experience online interaction through the use of Zoom meetings.
Chairperson	Takayuki Shiose (Associate Professor, Kyoto University Museum)
Lecturer	Ken Sugiura (Professor, Faculty of Teacher Education, University) Ms. Keika Yamamoto (CTI Certified Professional Co-Active Coach/System Coach)
Composition	18:00~18:10 Opening remarks 18:10~18:20 Self-introduction (group work through breakout sessions) 18:20~18:30 Sharing of the current situation and awareness of issues solicited in advance 18:30~18:50 Lecturer 18 :50~19:00 Break 19:00~19:20 Preparation of countermeasure plans (group work through breakout sessions) 19:20~19:50 Feedback from the instructor on the group idea 19:50~20:00 Closing Remarks

Implementation Report

The opinions expressed by the lecturers and participants at the time of this exchange meeting are summarized as shown in the PDF below.

◆ Kyoto High School Teacher Exchange Meeting Emergency Special Project (Online Pre-Planning) Summary

Inquiries

To all students who need support due to the impact of the new coronavirus infection Mr./Ms. (Updated on May 29)

Due to the impact of the new coronavirus infection, I think that all students Mr./Ms. have financial difficulties and anxiety about going to school.
This time, we have compiled a list of systems that students can use and apply for.We will update the information from time to time, so please make use of it.

In addition, some universities may have systems such as deferral or deferral of tuition payment, or tuition reductions and exemptions unique to universities.
Please contact the office of each university.

About benefits

Kyoto City Special Fixed-Amount Benefit

It describes how to apply for and receive special fixed-amount benefits, as well as the schedule.

○ Kyoto City Special Fixed-Amount Benefit (Kyoto City)
https://www.city.kyoto.lg.jp/bunshi/page/0000268818.html

“Emergency Student Support Grant” for “Continuation of Learning”

Scholarships are provided to students (including international students) at national and private universities (including graduate schools), junior colleges, technical colleges, and vocational schools.
The application deadline varies depending on the school, so be sure to contact the office of the school where you are enrolled.

○ “Emergency Grant for Student Support” (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
https://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/koutou/hutankeigen/mext_00686.html

○ Application Guide (PDF)
https://www.mext.go.jp/content/20200520_mxt_gakushi01_000007321_01.pdf

About the Scholarship System

Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Scholarship

Students who are already enrolled in university are eligible. For details on the application procedure, please contact your school.

○ Support for those whose household finances have suddenly changed due to the impact of the new coronavirus infection (Japan Student Services Organization)
https://www.jasso.go.jp/shogakukin/kyufu/kakei_kyuhen/coronavirus.html

Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Loan Scholarship

Those who are currently enrolled in a junior college, university, graduate school, vocational school (vocational course), or technical college are eligible.
Apply at the school you are currently enrolled in.

○Emergency recruitment / emergency recruitment (Japan Student Services Organization)
https://www.jasso.go.jp/shogakukin/moshikomi/kinkyu_okyu/index.html

About loans

Welfare Fund Loans (Special Loans such as Emergency Microloan Loans) [For a wide range of households]

This is a system that provides interest-free loans of up to 200,000 yen to households that have lost income due to the impact of the new coronavirus infection and need a loan to maintain their livelihood urgently and temporarily. Please contact the Kyoto City Council of Social Welfare.

○ Special Emergency Small-Lot Fund and Special Comprehensive Support Fund (Kyoto City Council of Social Welfare)
https://www.syakyo-kyoto.net/cv_ktcont01.html

Welfare Fund Loan (Educational Support Fund) [Low-income households]

This is a system that allows low-income households to receive interest-free loans of up to 65,000 yen per month (in the case of universities) for expenses necessary to study at a university.
We also provide loans of up to 500,000 yen for the expenses necessary for admission.
Please contact your ward social welfare council.

○ For those who need educational funds (education support funds) (Kyoto City Council of Social Welfare)
https://www.syakyo-kyoto.net/soudanshitai/kurashi/kyoikushien.html

Telephone and Internet Charges

○ Free of charge for students and others who have exceeded the communication capacity of mobile phones (Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications)
https://www.soumu.go.jp/menu_seisaku/gyoumukanri_sonota/covid-19/ict.html

Related HP

○ To Mr./Ms. all students who need support for tuition fees due to the influence of the new coronavirus infection (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
https://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/koutou/hutankeigen/1420041_00003.htm

○ Financial support for students affected by the new coronavirus infection (Kyoto City)
https://www.city.kyoto.lg.jp/sogo/page/0000269317.html