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1. UMAP Summer Program 2017 – “Door to Japan”..................... 12. International Forum - “Trends and Prospects of Student Mobility and Support in the Asia-Pacic Region” ......... 53. International Workshop ............................................................. 74. Highlights of the Second UMAP Board Meeting 2017............... 85. UMAP Activities in 2017 from March to September 2017 ........ 96. 6. Membership Update ................................................................. 107. Upcoming Events ..................................................................... 108. About UMAP ........................................................................... 11

University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific (UMAP)

NewsletterVol. 3, September 2017

Exchange students in Summer Program 2017, Japan

UMAP has been promoting mobility of university students and faculties in the Asia-Pacic region since 1991. Starting from 2016, our commemorative 25th anniversary, UMAP would like to periodically inform the general public and our patrons about our activities through this newsletter. is issue of the newsletter covers the period

from January 2017 to August 2017.

What’sInside?

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1. UMAP Summer Program 2017 – “Door to Japan”

Taking place at Toyo University and Niigata University from August 14 – 27, UMAP Summer Program 2017 has come to an end. With the participation of 22 exchange students from 5 countries (Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Taiwan and �ailand) together with Japanese facilitators, the program was a tremendous success.

Choosing the theme “Doors to Japan - History and Presence of Japanese Culture, Society and the Environ-ment”, UMAP Summer Program 2017 strived to be a bridge between international students and authentic Japanese culture. �e two-week program had two phases, with the �rst week held at Toyo University in Tokyo. �e second phase was held at Niigata University in Niigata Prefecture.

UMAP Summer Program 2017 included various lectures and �eld trips aiming at showcasing the past and present of Japan. �e program was successful in delivering contemporary and ancient images of Japan to international students.Following is the itinerary of the UMAP Summer Program 2017

1. Program’s Agenda

1st week at Toyo University

2nd week at Niigata University

Date Program Place 15-Aug

Tue

Orientation A101, Building 10 Lecture 1: Characteristics of the Japanese Language (Japanese Class) A101,Building 10 Field Trip (Tokyo Fire Department: Learn Safe Management in Earthquakes & Natural Disasters in Japan) Asakusa area Field trip in Asakusa

16-Aug Wed

Lecture 2 & 3: A101,Building 10 - Japanese and Life Style of the Japanese A101,Building 10 - The Roots of Japanese Culture and its influence on the Modern Society

Yokohama area - Intentionality of the Japanese Field Trip (Cupnoodle Museum and Yokohama area)

17-Aug Thu

Japanese Tradition Experience (Tea Ceremony & Koto)

Extracurricular room 2 Building 4

125 Commemorative Hall Building 8

Field Trip (Yanesen area) and lunch Yanesen area Lecture 4: History of Japanese Lifestyle 3301, Building 3 Lecture 5: Modern Japanese Lifestyle 3301,Building 3

18-Aug Fri

Lecture 6&7: Meeting with Business people who work in Japan 8301,Building 8 Field Trip (Shibuya area) Shibuya area

19-Aug Sat

Lecture 8 & 9: 3601, Building 3 - Presentation about culture of own country and comparison with Japanese culture ECZ,Building 8 Closing Ceremony (Photo shooting, acceptance of the certification and filling out a survey)

20-Aug Sun Check-out in Tokyo I-House

Date Program Place 20-Aug

Sun Check in-hotel in Niigata Art Hotel Opening Ceremony and Brief Orientation at KENTO meeting room KENTO meeting room

21-Aug Mon

Lecture: Japan's Experiences in International Development Cooperation by Prof. Haruo Miyata Classroom F373 Meeting with a former JOCV (Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteer) to listen to her experiences in Tanzania F373

22-Aug Tue

Lecture: Japanese Management by Prof. Takashi Sakikawa F373 Visit to the Tsubame Industrial Materials Museum to see the traditional industry adjusting itself to the contemporary world

Tsubame Industrial Materials Museum

23-Aug Wed

Lecture: Civil Society and Civic Movement in Japan by Prof. Akira Sawamura F373 Visit to Saito's Villa to see the case of conservation of a historical building by civil movements Saito's Villa

24-Aug Thu

Lecture: Experiences from Regional Disaster Prevention by Prof. Hiroshi Fukuoka F373 Visit to natural disaster-related areas, Orataru Museum and a few other places in former Yamakoshi Village. Former Yamakoshi Village

25-Aug Fri Lecture: Environmental Pollution during the 1960's and Efforts Made after that by Prof. Haruo Miyata F373

26-Aug Sat

Departure from the Hotel by Niigata University bus for visits to the former pollution source (in the morning) and a lecture by a Minamata Disease Witness at the Niigata Minamata Disease Museum (in the afternoon)

Former Showa Denko Kanose Chemical Plant and Niigata Minamata Disease Museum in

Toyosaka Closing Ceremony (Photo shooting, acceptance of the certification and filling out survey) Art Hotel

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2. UMAP Summer Program at Toyo University

For some exchange students, UMAP Summer Program 2017 marked their �rst time to visit Japan. On August 14, the UMAP Summer Program started out with a warm welcome at the International House of Toyo University.

During the week that followed, the 22 exchange students and their Japanese facilitators attended lectures on Toyo’s campus on the Japanese language, Japanese lifestyles, the roots of Japanese, and Tokyu Railway, a Japanese railway company.

�e program also included lots of �eld trips to exciting places in Tokyo, such as Asakusa, Yokohama, Yanesen, and Shibuya. Experiencing Japanese language, lifestyles, and cuisine �rst hand made a huge impression on the students. Every place they visited gave them another reason to fall in love with Tokyo.

Experiencing the tea ceremony with Wagashi – Japanese traditional sweets Japanese students teaching international students how to play Koto, a traditional Japanese musical instrument

Field trip to Cupnoodles Museum, where the students made their own noodles

International students praying at Senso-temple in Asakusa



3. UMAP Summer Program at Niigata University

To further enrich and diversify the students’ experiences in Japan, UMAP Summer Program 2017 was also organized at Niigata University in Niigata Prefecture. Travelling to Niigata, UMAP’s students rode a Shinkansen (bullet train) for the �rst time.

At Niigata University, the students had lectures in business, international development, sociology, disaster prevention, and environmental protection by distinguished professors. �e students also participated in a number of �eld trips, where they gained lots of practical knowledge and hands-on experience in traditional industries, adaptation of historical values in today’s world, and disaster preparation. �e �eld trips brought to life what the students learned in lectures at Niigata University.

Opening ceremony in Niigata (Welcome statement by Prof. Sato, Director, Global Educaiton Center, Niigata University)

Outlet of the waste water from the chemical plantthat discharged waste water into a river without any treatment

Tsubame Industrial Museum

Lecture on her internatinoal development cooperation in Tanzania in 1970-72 as a Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteer (JOCV) and

currently in Rwanda as an NGO member.

Welcome statement by Prof. Takahashi, President of Niigata University and Chair, UMAP Japan Committee



�e main theme of the program will be ‘Global Citizenship’ and it is aiming for a total of 50 participants, including both international and local students. All local expenses will be covered by the four organizations. �e program will focus on �ai culture, society, and environment. �rough numerous art and cultural outings in both Bangkok and Ayutthaya, students will be able to experience many sides of �ailand during the summer program.

5. Summer Program 2018

Preparations are underway for UMAP Summer Program 2018 i to be held in �ailand. �e program is scheduled for two weeks, and it will be hosted by three �ai universities (Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok University, King Mongkut’s University of Technology �onburi), and the O�ce of Higher Education, �ailand.

4. Participants’ voices

My most memorable experience is playing Koto. �e sound is beautiful and let me feel the Japanese style and culture. Japanese supporters are very helpful and kind. �ey always help me if I have any question and patient to answer.Enjoy! Feel free and happy in the program.

Phone LinMae Fah Luang University, Thailand

You guys should join this program as it is one of a kind! �ere are so many similarities and di�erences between Malaysia and Japan. Japanese are very

creative and they always think of the future even if it takes a long time. Shibuya has been planned to be seen 20-30 years ahead.

Cherlyn Chang Mei LingTaylor's University, Malaysia

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Pei-Chin PaiSoochow University, Taiwan

Having high quality lectures, trips and culture experiences just in 2 weeks was a really unforgettable and valuable memory.I was integrated in Japanese daily life and had a lot of fun with the excellent students from Asia. It’s not a long program, but it’s worth enough to experience foreign life without high cost.


2. International Forum on “Trends and Prospects of Student Mobility and Support in the Asia-Pacific Region.”

On August 18 and 19, 2017 UMAP, in collaboration with Japan Association for International Student Educa-tion (JAISE), held the UMAP International Forum 2017 at Toyo University (Tokyo, Japan). More than 180 professors, scholars, government o�cials, and other delegates from throughout the Asia-Paci�c region attended the Forum discussing “Trends and Prospects of Student Mobility and Support in the Asia-Paci�c Region.”

1. Program’s Schedule

2. Keynote Speeches

From left to right: 1. Professor Christopher Ziguras, President, the International Education Association of Australia (IEAA) on “Quantitative Development and Quality

2. Dr. Christine Farrugia, Deputy Head of Research, Institute of International Education (IIE) on “Analyzing Big Data in Student Mobility”; 3. Ms. Jacquelyn Hoult, Director, Communications, Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) on “Learning Beyond Borders: National Agenda for Inspiring Mobility”

1 2 3

8.18 (Fri) Interna�onal Forum (at 125 Commemora�ve Hall, on 7th floor of Building #8) 13:10 ~ Registra�on

13:30 ~ 13:50 Opening Remarks Mr. Yuichi Inoue (Director, Student Support and Exchange Division, Higher Educa�on Bureau, Ministry of Educa�on, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT)) Dr. Noor Azlan Ghazali (Chairperson of UMAP; Vice Chancellor of Universi� Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)) Dr. Sachihiko Kondo (President, JAISE, Prof. Osaka University) Prof. Kazuo Takahashi (Vice-President, Toyo University)

13:50 ~ 16:05 Keynote Speeches 1. Analyzing Big Data in Student Mobility

Dr. Chris�ne Farrugia, Deputy Head of Research, Ins�tute of Interna�onal Educa�on (IIE) 2. Quan�ta�ve Development and Quality Enhancement in Mobility in Asia and the Pacific

Prof. Christopher Ziguras, President, Interna�onal Educa�on Associa�on of Australia (IEAA) 3. Learning Beyond Borders: Na�onal Agenda for Inspiring Mobility

Ms. Jacquelyn Hoult, Director, Communica�ons, Canadian Bureau for Interna�onal Educa�on (CBIE)

16:05 ~ 16:30 Break 16:30 ~ 17:50 Panel Discussion, topic: “Future Agenda of Student Mobility in Asia and the Pacific; Role of UMAP and

Other University Networks” Panelists: Dr. Imran Ho Abdullah, Universi� Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Ms. Lily Freida M. Milla, Esq., Director, Interna�onal Affairs Staff, Commission on Higher Educa�on, Philippines Dr. Kazuo Kuroda, Waseda University Dr. Yuto Kitamura, University of Tokyo Dr. Hiroshi Ota, Hitotsubashi University Dr. Taiji Ho�a, Hiroshima University

17:50 ~ Closing Remarks Prof. Makio Takemura, President of Toyo University, Secretary General of UMAP Interna�onal Secretariat


2. International Forum on “Trends and Prospects of Student Mobility and Support in the Asia-Pacific Region.”

In their keynote addresses, Prof. Christopher Ziguras (the International Education Association of Australia; RMIT University), Dr. Christine Farrugia (Institute of International Education (IIE)) and Ms. Jacquelyn Hoult (Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE)) shared their experiences and perspectives on student mobility.

3. Panel Discussion

Following the keynote speeches there was a panel discussion on “Future Development of UMAP”. In an open and amicable atmosphere, the esteemed panel shared innovative ideas and had a fruitful discus-sion on1) Bene�ts that university networks (such as UMAP) have been providing to our student mobility in Asia and the Paci�c, 2) Challenges/limitations those university networks are facing, 3) How we can develop sustainable programs through those university networks, 4) How we should invite possible new members to our university networks,

Plenary of the International Forum

For presentation slides, please refer to http://umap.org/archives/umap-2017-international-fo-rum-and-workshop-contents/

Panel Discussion Speech by Chairman of Toyo University at the Reception


3. International Workshop on August 19, 2017

1. Workshop (August 19)

On the morning of August 19, the UMAP Interna-tional Forum continued with workshops on

• “Why UMAP?”; • “Meet UMAP Members”;• “Good Practice of Education and Employability with Career Design”.

Highlighting ideas made in the International Forum, positioning UMAP in the region, and mapping out UMAP’s journey of development, the workshops engaged 60 delegates in de�ning UMAP’s current challenges, showcasing UMAP’s strengths, and proposing initiatives for growth.

In Workshop Room 1, Deputy Secretary of UMAP IS. Prof. Ashizawa presented UMAP’s advantages to UMAP members and prospective UMAP

member universities

In Workshop Room 2, Executive Director of UMAP IS, Prof. Sekiyama presented “Career Development Program for foreign

Students in Japan” administered by MEXT, Japan

Two UMAP ambassadors, Dr. Min-Ling Yang (left) and Prof. Akira Ninomiya (right) delivered speeches in “Why UMAP?” in which they analyzed UMAP’s values, explored UMAP’s opportunities and challenges, and discussed prospects of student mobility and UMAP’s future direction.

�e workshops not only examined di�erent angles of student mobility, but also facilitated the exchange of insightful views for helping youth prepare for their future careers.

2. Excursion to Edo MuseumDuring the afternoon of August 19, the International Forum concluded with a trip to Edo-Tokyo Museum.UMAP would like to sincerely thank everyone who joined us for the UMAP International Forum. Because of your attendance and active participation, the UMAP International Forum 2017 was a huge success.

For presentation slides and pictures of the event, please refer to the following links:

http://umap.org/archives/umap-2017-international-fo-rum-and-workshop-contents/

https://www.facebook.com/University-Mobili-ty-in-Asia-and-the-Paci�c-UMAP-191706187554264/


4. Highlights of the 2nd UMAP Board Meeting 2017

�e 2nd UMAP Board Meeting was convened on August 17 at Toyo University

1. Revision of the “Pledge of Agreement” aiming to increase the number of exchange students

Board Members agreed to amend �e Pledge of Agreement for student exchange programs. �ese modi�ca-tions will enable participating universities to use the UMAP network more �exibly, and more and more exchange students will be able to study abroad through various programs in many countries/territories. �e following changes will go into e�ect on January 1, 2018 without each participating university signing the new revised Agreement.

• Even though the basic number of exchange students under Program A(Multilateral Exchange Programs) is two per semester, universities will be allowed to send additional students if they accept more than two exchange students in a given semester. �ese provisions do not preclude bilateral agreements made between any two participating universities that hope to exchange more students.

• Participating universities will be able to send or accept students to Program B (Bilateral Student Exchange Programs) and/or Program C (Super Short-Term Programs) before they participate in Program A.

�e template of the Agreement is available on UMAP website (http://umap.org/)

Home >For Prospective Members, please feel free to contact the UMAP International Secretariat.

2. Establishment of online system for students’ connection under UMAP in 2018

3. Scholarship for exchange students for UMAP exchange students in 2017

Ministry of Education in Taiwan and Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) in Japan provide special scholarships of USD700~750 per month to inbound/outbound students to/from their country/territory for one half long exchange programs in 2017. Details for 2018 will be announced after the end of December 2017 on the UMAP website.

New online system for student connection will be established in fall 2018. �e system is necessary for enhancing the transparency and accountability of UMAP programs.

Online meetings with Korea, Japan, Malaysia and Taiwan were launched to discuss the outlines of the system.

Chairman of UMAP(right) and Secretary General of UMAP IS(left)

Group photo with UMAP Board Members


5. UMAP Activities in 2017 (from March to September 2017)

1. Participation in the APAIE 2017 Conference & Exhibition

On March 20-23, 2017, UMAP participated in the APAIE 2017 Conference & Exhibition in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. UMAP set up a booth to promote its activities, and two research groups selected as UMAP Research NET 2016 recipients presented the interim results of their research projects.

2. APQN Conference 2017

On May 26, 2017, Prof. Ashizawa, Deputy Secretary-General of UMAP IS was invited by former Deputy Secretary General, Prof. Angela Hou to give a presentation on UMAP programs to the participants of the Asia-Paci�c Quality network (APQN) 2017 in Moscow, Russia.

3. NAFSA Conference & Exhibition 2017

On May 29 to June 2, 2017, Prof. Ashizawa, Deputy Secretary-General of UMAP IS, along with representative members from the UMAP Japan National Committee participated in the NAFSA Conference in Los Angeles, U.S.A. �ey manned a booth and gave a brie�ng session on UMAP programs to an audience of 50 people.

4. 6th APEC Conference

On September 6th, 2017, Dr. Takashi Sekiyama, Executive Director of UMAP IS, was invited as a guest speaker to the 6th APEC Conference on Cooperation in Higher Education which was held in Vladivostok, Russia. During the plena-ry session, there was a discussion of new challenges and opportunities for higher education in the Asia-Paci�c region. �e conference was an excellent opportunity to strongly appeal for further exchange participation from non-UMAP member countries.

5. EAIE 2017 Conference and Exhibition 6th APEC Conference On September 12-15th, UMAP hosted a booth and presented its programs. In addition, UMAP had meetings with delegates from USA, Australia, Canada, Chile, India, New Zealand, Russia, and other eligible countries to encourage them to join UMAP programs.

6. Publication of “UMAP at A Glance”

In October 2017, UMAP IS released the booklet “UMAP at A Glance” to present an overview of UMAP. Concise as “UMAP at A Glance” may be, it is expected to be helpful in escalating UMAP’s public relations and enhancing its brand image.

For a landscape of UMAP, please refer to the booklet at this link: http://umap.org/archives/u-map-at-a-glance/

7. Release of UMAP’s promotional video

On October 11, 2017, a promotional video by UMAP IS was released. �e video provides a short introduction of UMAP, UMAP’s programs, and messag-es of UMAP alumni from various countries.�e video can be found on our our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iE1WMWgrD9s


6. Membership Update

Twenty-two universities signed THE PLEDGE OF AGREEMENT between February and September 2017.

1. Participation of UMAP delegates in AIEC

From October 10-13, 2017, UMAP plans to attend the 31st annual Australian International Education Conference (AIEC), which will be held in Hobart, Tasmania. �e theme is ‘Embracing Diversity’, and the program will feature world leading experts, unique social events and an exhibition.

2. Participation in the CBIE’s 51st Annual Conference

From November 19-22, 2017, UMAP members will attend the 51st annual conference hosted by Cana-dian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada to recruit Canada to become a full member of UMAP.*For more details of the event: http://cbie.ca/up-coming-events/51st-annual-conference/

7. Upcoming Events (from October 2017 to March 2018)

3. Sharing UMAP students’ records as alumni

UMAP plans to share previous UMAP participants’ records as alumni on the UMAP website. National Secretariats are encouraged to support UMAP Inter-national Secretariat in creating UMAP’s promotion-al tools such as videos featuring UMAP students.

4. Participation in the APAIE 2018 Conference & Exhibition

UMAP is planning to attend the APAIE (Asia-Pacif-ic Association for International Education) 2018 Conference from March 25-28, 2018, in Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. All members/nonmembers will be invited to UMAP’s session during the conference.*For more details of the event: https://www.apaie2018.org/

Universi� Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) Malaysia

Universi� Sains Malaysia Malaysia

Universi� Teknikal Malaysia Melaka Malaysia

Universi� Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Malaysia

Universi� Utara Malaysia Malaysia

University of Malaya Malaysia

Kalinga State University Philippines

Lyceum-Northwestern University Philippines

Surigao del Sur State University Philippines

CTBC Financial Management College Taiwan

Shu-Te University Taiwan

Ramkhamhaeng University Thailand

Name of the University Country

Chiba University Japan

Gakushuin University Japan

Nagoya University of Foreign Studies Japan

Osaka Jogakuin University Japan

Showa Women's University Japan

Chonnam Na�onal University Korea

Kyungpook Na�onal University Korea

Interna�onal Islamic University Malaysia

(IIUM)

Malaysia

Universi� Malaysia Pahang Malaysia

Universi� Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Malaysia


What we do?

UMAP has been administrating the following student exchange programs and providing research funds to selected research projects by UMAP members. �e programs are open to both undergraduate and post-gradu-ate students.

1. Multilateral Student Exchange Program [UME] – (One or two semesters long) - Program A Tuition: Participating universities are expected to consider a tuition

waiver policy for exchange students for Program A.

2. Bilateral Student Exchange Program [UBE] – (One or two semesters long) - Program B Tuition: Conditions for the waiver/non-waiver of tuition fees will

depend on the host universities

3. Super Short-Term Programs [SSTP] – (One to eight weeks long) - Program C Tuition: Conditions for the waiver/non-waiver of tuition fees will

depend on the host universities

4. UMAP Summer Program�e UMAP Summer Program is a special summer program during 1 to 8 weeks provided by UMAP. Place and content of the program di�ers every year depending on the organizer of the program. It started in 2016 as “UMAP Discovery Camp 2016 (UDC2016)” in Philippines. UMAP Summer Program 2017 was held in Japan with the theme “Doors to Japan - History and Presence of Japanese Culture, Society and the Environ-ment”. For 2018’s UMAP Summer Program, it will be held in �ailand.

5. UMAP Research NetUMAP Research Net (URN) is a project that aims to promote research networks in the region by groups of two or more researchers from di�erent UMAP a�liated universities who share common research interests. UMAP is providing research funds to selected research projects that are relevant to the goals of UMAP.

UCTS – UMAP Credit Transfer SchemeUMAP has its own credit transfer scheme called the “UMAP Credit Transfer Scheme (UCTS),” which was developed to simplify the process of transferring credits earned in UMAP Programs.*Download UCTS Guidebook

Who we are?

UMAP is the acronym for the “University Mobility in Asia and the Paci�c”.

We are an international association of government and non-government repre-sentatives of the higher education (university) sector in the Asia-Paci�c region. We were founded in 1991 and comprise 35 countries/territories with over 570 participating universities. Our aim is for university students and sta� to achieve better understanding of the cultural, economic and social systems of other countries by promoting mobility of university students and sta�.

If you have any questions, please contact UMAP International Secretariat (UMAP IS). ● UMAP IS (Toyo University, Tokyo, Japan) Website : http://umap.org Tel: +81-3-3945-7190 Fax: +81-3-3945-7994 Email : [email protected] Address: c/o Toyo University, 5-28-20 Hakusan, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-8606 Japan

8. About UMAP

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