• Outline of the event
• Implementation Report
• Inquiries

Outline of the event

A workshop is a “workshop”. In the process of discussing with “colleagues from other companies in the same industry (staff from other universities)”, new discoveries, deep realizations, and even human exchange networks that cannot be obtained from lectures are born! Please dress lightly and come with a carefree heart!

SD Workshop 2013

Venue

Campus Plaza Kyoto

Organizer

University Consortium Kyoto

Participation Fee

Consortium of Universities Kyoto member universities: 1,000 yen (per session)
Non-member universities: 2,000 yen (materials and snacks will be charged on the day of the project.) ）

Industry-Academia Collaborative Education ~Future “Human Resources” Nurtured by Industry and Academia~

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has been advocating for “basic skills for working adults,” which are “basic skills necessary to work with diverse people in the workplace and in local communities,” and has supported initiatives in which industry and universities collaborate to provide students with the learning they need to play an active role in society and industry.
In this workshop, we would like to share issues and case studies at each university, and provide an opportunity to think about student support in industry-academia collaborative education and what is expected of university staff from the perspective of society and industry.

Date & Time:

Saturday

, July 6, 2013 13:00 ~ 17:00

Topic provided by

Keiko Kodama (Director, Industrial Human Resources Policy Division, Regional Economy Department, Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry)

Workplace Revitalization ~Intergenerational Communication~

In a workplace where employees of various generations work, the difficulty of communicating ideas to each other may not change at any time. However, in recent years, there have been many cases where it seems that communication between generations has become diluted due to the priority given to work efficiency.
In this workshop, we would like to share issues and case studies at each university regarding intergenerational communication and communication with people in different positions, and provide an opportunity to think about how to create a work environment where individual employees can work with enthusiasm.

Date & Time:

Saturday, July 20, 2013 13:00 ~ 17:00

Topic provided by

Takashi Kawauchi (Director, Information Department, Kyoto University)

University Staff and Higher Education Policy ~How to Read Higher Education Policy~

Higher education policy is not created by the national government (MEXT) alone, but is formulated based on various factors, such as the opinions of university officials, the demands of globalization, and the diverse needs of industry and others. In this sense, the government’s various higher education policies can be said to be a treasure chest filled with hints for thinking about the future of each university.
That said, the treasure chest is just a hint. In this workshop, we would like to work together with university staff to decipher various “hints” implied in higher education policies and make use of them in their respective university operations.

Date & Time:

Saturday, November 9, 2013 13:00 ~ 17:00

Topic provided by

Shun Shirai (Assistant Director, University Promotion Division, Higher Education Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)

Globalization and University Staff ~Internationalization of Universities and Language Skills of University Staff (Administration) (Focusing on English)~

Although the scale of the organization and policy differs, universities promote internationalization with the goal of internationalization policies and indicators (e.g., the number of international students dispatched, the number of host students, the number of partner universities, international exchange programs, overseas bases, etc.). However, it cannot be said that the language skills of university staff (administrative staff), who play an important role in this process, have not yet been fully examined.
As an educational institution that sends students to a globalized society, it is time for universities to consider their policies and management of the language skills of university staff (administrative staff), who are the members of society with whom students come into close contact.
Therefore, this workshop will be an opportunity to exchange opinions on the level of language proficiency of university staff (administration) and how to train them (recruitment, human resources, etc.), and to think about the image of university staff (administration) as a global leader who will drive the internationalization of the university and serve as a career model for students.

Date & Time

: Saturday, December 21, 2013 13:00 ~ 17:00

Topic provided by Ms.

Yoshiko Tsumori (Director of International Affairs Department, Ryukoku University)

Implementation Report

Industry-Academia Collaborative Education ~Future “Human Resources” Nurtured by Industry and Academia~

On Saturday, July 6, we invited Ms. Keiko Kodama, Director of the Industrial Human Resources Policy Division, Regional Economics Department, Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry, as a topic contributor, and held a workshop on “Industry-Academia Collaborative Education” as the first project of the “University Consortium Kyoto SD Workshop 2013”, which was attended by a total of 11 people from various universities.

In the workshop, after an icebreaker (self-introduction), he talked about the environment surrounding industrial human resources, the current situation and challenges of youth development, and the efforts of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry to develop young people, under the theme of “Issues in Japanese Industry and Expectations for Youth Development.” Following the presentation of the topic, all participants had a question-and-answer session and exchanged opinions. After that, the students were divided into two groups to deepen the discussion and make presentations.

Participants commented, “I had never had the opportunity to meet with people from other universities or the Economics Department, so I was able to enjoy listening to their stories,” “The lecturer, Mr. Kodama, actively participated in the exchange of opinions, and the participants’ awareness was very high, so it was a very meaningful workshop,” and “We were able to have a lively exchange of opinions and the number of people was appropriate.”

Workplace Revitalization ~Intergenerational Communication~

On Saturday, July 20, we invited Dr. Takashi Kawauchi, Director of the Information Department, Kyoto University, as a topic contributor, and held a workshop on “Workplace Revitalization” as the second project of the “University Consortium Kyoto SD Workshop 2013”, with a total of seven participants from various universities.

In the workshop, after an icebreaker (self-introduction), he talked about the changes in the community in each age group (young, mid-career, and current) and the training and evaluation system at Kyoto University under the theme of “intergenerational communication.” Following the presentation of the topic, all participants had a question-and-answer session and exchanged opinions. After that, we were divided into three groups and had three World Cafes (theme and group change every 20 minutes). At the end, all the participants formed a circle and presented their “Observations of the Day” one by one.

Participants commented, “I thought the number of people was small, but when I actually started, I was able to talk and listen a lot, and I think the number of people was just right,” “I felt that even if you communicate, you can see many issues from various perspectives,” and “I was able to organize my thoughts and learn about other people’s thoughts.”

University Staff and Higher Education Policy ~How to Read Higher Education Policy~

On Saturday, November 9, we invited Mr. Shun Shirai, Assistant Director, University Promotion Division, Higher Education Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, as a topic presenter, and held a workshop on “University Staff and Higher Education Policy” as the third project of the “University Consortium Kyoto SD Workshop 2013”, which was attended by 20 people from various universities.

In the workshop, after an icebreaker (self-introduction), he talked about the changes in education since the change of government at the end of last year, recent major developments, and the efforts of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology under the theme of “How to Read Higher Education Policy.” Following the presentation of the topic, all participants had a question-and-answer session and exchanged opinions. After that, the students were divided into three groups and did group work on the revitalization plan of a fictitious university that is having problems, and each of them made a presentation. In addition, four missions were added, and the content of the group work was deepened and presented. It was a presentation that was elaborated by each group.

Participants commented, “It was good to know what kind of wave is coming now, not to mention how to read,” “It was good to learn about trends in higher education policy,” and “There was plenty of time for group work, and I was able to enjoy exchanging information.” Opinions such as these were received.

Globalization and University Staff ~Internationalization of Universities and Language Skills of University Staff (Administration) (Focusing on English)~

On December 21, we invited Ms. Yoshiko Tsumori, Director of the International Affairs Department, Ryukoku University, as a speaker of the topic, and held an SD workshop with 11 participants from 7 universities and organizations, mainly staff from member universities.

Following an icebreaker by all participants, Mr. Tsumori explained the contents of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s “Internationalization Index 2010” and explained the language proficiency such as the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and the Japan English Prostenable Association CAN-DO list. There was an introduction to objective ability indicators divided into the four skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening, and opinions were exchanged on the applicability and required levels in the university workplace.

In the group discussion that followed, three groups exchanged opinions on themes such as “How to spread the internationalization of the university throughout the university,” “What is the English proficiency required of staff who speak Japanese as their first language?” and “What kind of training system is necessary?”

In addition, in the individual work, we discussed (1) the university’s internationalization policy, (2) international human resource management, (3) recruitment, training, and transfer policies, training systems, and (4) what is necessary to raise the awareness of internationalization.

In the group discussion and individual work presentations, “Training requires both basic training to raise the level of the organization as a whole and raise awareness, and advanced training to develop professional competence,” “It is necessary to take into account not only language proficiency but also the cultural background of international students and foreign faculty members, as well as the communication gap due to language,” and “In order to promote the internationalization of the organization, All the participants were greatly stimulated by the unique opinions and ideas based on their experience in the field, such as “It is important to increase the acceptance of foreign students and faculty members,” “To create a culture in which the top management of the university actively disseminates information in foreign languages in order to change the awareness of the organization,” and “Assign specialist personnel and their candidates to all bureaus with the aim of dismantling the organization specializing in international affairs in the future.”

As a result of this exchange of information, several people said that they would like to continue to value connections as university staff involved in international affairs in the future, making it a fulfilling workshop.

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto SD Project
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