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Incorporation of National Universities and Experiencesat Kyushu University

Tisato Kajiyama, D. Eng., Ph. D.President, Kyushu University

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OverviewForeword

1. Incorporation of National Universities

2. Experiences at Kyushu University(1) 4+2+4 Kyushu University Action Plans

　(2) Present Achievements on Education, Research, Social Contribution and International Cooperation

(3) ITO New Campus

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Foreword

In Japan, about 2,860,000 students learn it at about 720universities. Of these, about 620,000 students learn it in87 national universities.

Kyushu University is a national university made to thefourth established in 1911.Today, the university has more than 18,000 studentsenrolled, in its 11 undergraduate schools, 17 graduate schools, 16 graduate faculties, 3 research institutes, university hospital and in other areas.

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Location of Kyushu University

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Fukuoka

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Kyushu University is located at Fukuoka City in Kyushu.Fukuoka City is the eighth big city in Japan having about1,400,000 population,one of NEWSWEEK's picks for the world's ten 'Hottest Cities' list.

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The environment surrounding universities

･ Knowledge-based society : change in the role of universities and diversification of social needs to university

･ Universal higher education : rising university advancement ratio

･ Efficiency of university finance : budget cuts and staff reduction

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Significance of Incorporation

･ National universities were incorporated on 1 April 2004

･ The most dramatic reforms of universities since 1877when the first national university was established

･･ To respond to expectations of vitalizing To respond to expectations of vitalizing uuniversities in theniversities in the““era of knowledgeera of knowledge””

･･ To develop distinctive educational and research functionsTo develop distinctive educational and research functionson the basis of management autonomy and universityon the basis of management autonomy and universityindependence, as a result of the incorporationindependence, as a result of the incorporation

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1. Incorporation of National UniversitiesDirection of reforms1) “Each university to be incorporated,” and autonomous

management to be ensured

2) “Private sector-type” management method to beintroduced

3) Management system including “participation inmanagement by external people” to be institutionalized

4) Switch to a flexible personnel system (non-public servant type) not bound by the structure of the NationalPublic Service Law

5) Switch to the ex-post check system based on the implementation of evaluation

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1. Incorporation of National Universities"Mid-term Goals & Plans" and Evaluations

Mid-term Goals & PlansSet up and publicize mid-term (6-year) Goals and Plans to clarify basic philosophy and priority areas at each university

EvaluationsImprove the quality of activities and ensure accountabilitythrough third-party evaluations

Next Mid-term Goals & PlansResult of evaluation is reflected by the next Mid-termGoals and Plans (budget is included)

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After Incorporation

Expansion of discretion Cuts of budgetReduction of staffRelaxation of regulation

Management by the leadershipof the president

Efficient managementReduction of expense

Increase of income

Flexible formation oforganizations

Strategic distribution ofresources

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(1) 4+2+4 Kyushu University Action Plans

４　　＋　　２　　＋　　４４　　＋　　２　　＋　　４Kyushu University Action PlansKyushu University Action Plans

◯Education◯Research◯Social Contribution◯International

Cooperation

◯Supporting human resources

◯Servicing facilities ◯Supporting budget◯Expanding time for

education and research

Reforming organization for education and researchDeveloping and expanding our social contribution

and international cooperation

Supporting by EvaluationFields

◯Developing new “creative”sciences◯Enhancing relations

with Asia

Future Conception

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(2) Present Achievements on Education, Research, Social Contribution and International Cooperation

Reform of education to train a leader of the next generation

The 21ｓｔ Century Program

⇒Fostering “highly qualified generalists with well-educated specific skills”What is the 21st Program?

⇒Original selection without taking the examinationby the National Center for University Entrance Examination

　　First Exam.：Listening to three lectures and writing reports　　Secondary Exam：Debate ⇒　Short thesis　⇒　Interview

Kyushu’s Original Selective Examination

Kyushu’s Original Education Program⇒ not belonging to any faculty but deciding their majors through activities

Tutorial SystemIntensive General Education and Language Training

Visiting lecturers in various fields

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Reform of education to train a leader of the next generation

Kyushu University - Robert Huang - Entrepreneurshipprogram(QREP) in Silicon Valley, the U.S.A.

QREP aims to stimulate our students' entrepreneur spiritand provides opportunities to help them to beinternationally-minded.QREP was planned and implemented by the support of "Kyushu University-California found", a fund createdmainly through a donation by Robert Huang, a formerforeign student of Kyushu University from Taiwan whograduated from our university and achieved a greatsuccess in the U.S.A.

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Foundation and expansion of five centers under President's initiative

･ Kyushu University Asia Center･ System LSI Research Center･ Center for Future Chemistry･ Bio-Architecture Center･ Digital Medicine Initiative

Q-STARS

Support of an individual researcher under President's initiative

･ 21st COE･ Senior･ Junior (Less than 45 years old)･ Women faculty

Research Superstar Support ProgramCategory

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Advanced research to lead the 21st century

The 21st Century COE(the center of excellence)Program

In FY 2002, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) started a new program called "The 21st Century COE Program" to supportresearch in universities.From Kyushu university, 9 projects were accepted.

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Construction of new partnership ofsociety and university

Reduction to society of university resources

Open lecture and symposium for citizensOpen Course WareExhibition by university museumInternet museumJoint researchSponsored research

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Intellctual Property Management Center ofKyushu University (IMAQ)IMAQ is the single point of contact for all intellectual property management and university-industrycollaboration at Kyushu University.

Organization-level cooperationA cooperation managed at the university level instead of at theprofessor level Developed as a tool for cooperation in the Research & Development efforts of companies.Kyushu University concludes 36 cooperation agreements.There are the most these among Japanese universities.

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Kyushu University International StrategiesCompete in research ability and Compete in research ability and ｐｐerformanceerformance with with Europe and the U.S. through the Cooperative Europe and the U.S. through the Cooperative Relationships based Keen CompetitionRelationships based Keen Competition

Europe U.S.Asia・ Enhancing cooperation

among universities

・ Creating networks

・ Demonstrate Asia’s presence

Establishing status for Kyushu University in Asia and the world

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Holding of the Conference of Asian University Presidents on a regular basis

Purpose: To facilitate the exchange of opinions on issues facing Asian universities and to consult with each other regarding the promotion of educational and research exchange programs.

The 4th Conference of Asian University Presidents　(hosted by Chulalongkorn University in cooperation with MahidolUniversity and Thammasat University)

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Expansion of overseas offices

1. Purpose:The transmission of information from Kyushu University to and the collection of information from various areas of the world.

2. Office Location (as of December, 2006)　　　･Seoul ･California 　　　　･London ･Beijing 　　　　･Munich　　　　･Bangkok 　

Overseas Offices

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Short-term Study Abroad Program for International Students　　　　　　　JTW （Japan in Today’s World）･ It is positioned as a short-term study abroad program for international

students of the world in an attempt to strategically develop the mobilityof students and enable the future establishment of networks

･ Term of studying abroad: 10 months at the longest (from October tothe next July)

･ Capacity: about 30

Kyushu University Summer ProgramATW （Asia in Today’s World）･ It is positioned as a short-term study abroad program for international

students and is open to Europe and the U.S., with emphasis on Asia･ Term of studying abroad: 6 weeks (from late June to early August)･ Capacity: about 60

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ASEP (Asian Student Exchange Program)□ Purpose:　　・To support the promotion of student exchanges among Asian universities 　　・To transfer of credits　　・To provision of economical support such as scholarships for the student □ Term of studying abroad: Less than 1 year

Friendship Scholarship Program　

□ Purpose:　　・To invite students from abroad who attend prestigious universities in

their home country and who will play an important role in their nation’s future

・To foster the nation’s future leaders who will maintain good relations with Kyushu University in the future, and will play a role of contact person

□ Term of studying abroad: 3 to 12 months

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ITO New Campus is 15km away from center of Fukuoka City.An area of ITo New campus is 275ha, the East-West length are 3km,the North-South length are 2km.It is Hakozaki Campus and Ropponmatsu Campus and Harumachi Farmthat relocate to ITO New Campus.Part of Hakozaki Campus ended relocation, about 5,000 peoples are activenow in this campus.When relocation of Ropponmatsu campus is over in 2009, active peopleincrease to About 1,1000 peoples.Finally,about 20,000 peoples are going to be active in this campus.

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The 21st century type new campus by three concepts

･ The city model campus which was opened by a citizen･ The campus which demonstrates technology in the 　　next generation･ The campus as an oasis of nature and history

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The town on campus which cooperated withneighboring areaThe place where a citizen can enjoy intellectual life to the full with student and staff of Kyushu university

Urban-style campus open to the public

Town on campus MuseumLibraryInternational exchange centerBusiness liaison officeAccommodations

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The campus which demonstrates technologyin the next generation

Kyushu University Hydrogen ProjectA challenge for reliable clean energy technologies

Campus-wide IC Card ProjectNew Social Information Infrastructures in moderately unrestricted society

Institute of NANOSCIENCEReclamation and industrialization of base technology of nanoscience in the 21st century (A center is going to be installed by support of Fukuoka City)

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Kyushu University Academic City PlanThe goal is to create a regionalknowledge hub and knowledgeclusters in the region appropriatefor the 21st century : the Age ofKnowledge.

Research Park led by Kyushu UniversityThis plan aims at construction of a Research Park led by Kyushu University ITO New Campus.Interchange of intellect and creation activity are promoted by interchanges with universities and industries and governments.

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The campus as an oasis of nature and history

･ Symbiosis with nature･ Maintenance of historic inheritance･ Protection measures for underground water

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Ultimate goalUltimate goal

To create Kyushu University of constant reform and dynamic growth

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Incorporation of National Universities and Experiencesat Kyushu University

Tisato Kajiyama, D. Eng., Ph. D.President, Kyushu University

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