SHOKEI GAKUIN UNIVERSITY

The Fourth Medium-Term Plan [Summary]
“Mission 19 Goodness – The Power to Survive the Coming Age”

A University where diverse values come together
– Open up the campus

Interact with diverse people independently and contribute to the region.

We aim to be the top university in Tohoku region that creates vitality that will attract people.

SHOKEI Marché (Regional collaborative event)

Key Challenges Ideal Image Major Measures to Achieve Goals
3-1 Promotion of collaboration and exchanges with local communities Collaborative projects are conducted to develop communities and people in the various regions, including the regions affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake, and students and local communities are learning together and inspiring each other.
  • Expand classes related to practical activities in local communities
    i.e. lectures by community leaders
  • In collaboration with local governments, provide students and residents with opportunities to consider local challenges and learn together
    i.e. SHOKEI Marché
PR activities have been enhanced both within the University (students, faculty and staff) and externally (parents and guardians, businesses, local communities), expanding awareness of the University’s initiatives.
  • Implement collaborative projects with public libraries and community centers to develop communities and people
  • Utilize SHOKEI Collaboration & Communication Plaza at AEON Mall Natori
  • Expand communication of the University’s initiatives on and off campus
3-1 Promotion of international exchange International exchange is being promoted through the establishment of various overseas training programs (short-term, long-term, internships, workplace visits, practical training) and frameworks for accepting people from overseas.
  • Enhance support schemes for overseas internships, study abroad, and overseas training programs
  • Enhance close collaboration with partner universities, internal PR and events
  • Strengthen financial support
3-3 Building of a “common foundation of knowledge” across generations Students and working members of local communities are learning together and inspiring each other.
  • Increase the number of working people, particularly graduates, taking courses at the University
  • Conduct recurrent education for qualifications and academic seminars
3-4 Promotion of exchange through sport Students interact actively with local communities through sport and contribute to the development of vibrant local communities.
  • Become a hub of the local community through sport
  • Collaborate with other integrated clubs with the University playing the central role
  • Roll out multi-generational exchange projects through sport
3-5 Communication and information disclosure of outcomes of education and research activities Education and research outcomes are being passed on and communicated both within and outside the University, raising broader awareness of the University’s initiatives.
  • Hold public events in collaboration with local communities
  • Actively participate in the local events
Information is being accurately conveyed to prospective enrollees, and a wide range of applicants is choosing SGU as their most preferred university.
  • Communicate the University’s information widely and effectively
3-6 Building of the foundations to support education and research Effective matching between students and companies is strengthened by closer collaboration with companies and business associations in the region.
  • Strengthen information-gathering activities through visits to local business and companies, and through participation in meetings of business associations
An environment where students can concentrate on their studies has been established, and education and research that meet society’s demands are being realized.
  • Promote the SHOKEI Commons Concept in which students can spend more time on campus
  • Promote the establishment of facilities and equipment to support the learning of diverse students, such as students with disabilities
  • Under rigorous information security measures, achieve high-speed, safe, and stable ICT environments, and introduce and use e-learning
  • Build a second gymnasium and facilities that can be used for exchanges with local communities
Resources such as fixtures, facilities and equipment are used sustainably.
  • Further promotion of energy saving – installation of LED lighting, electricity conservation, reduction of copy paper, re-use of fixtures and equipment, etc.
The libraries that support education and research are being actively used by students, faculty and staff.
  • Enhance active-learning facilities in the library
Donations, subsidies, and external research funding are increased to support education and research.
  • Decide on a specific workflow for the Medium-Term Plan, check the state of progress, turn the PDCA cycle, and implement external funding plans in a functional manner
In close cooperation between faculty and staff, the faculty’s teaching abilities have improved, and students’ proficiency and satisfaction levels have increased.
  • Implement training for faculty and staff in each area of specialization
  • Implement joint training for faculty and staff with other institutions
Enhancement of students’ learning opportunities and faculty’s education and research in collaboration with local governments, businesses, and schools, etc.
  • Collaborate with local governments, businesses, and schools, establish goals and plans for students’ learning opportunities and faculty’s education and research
  • Conclude collaboration agreements with local communities, businesses, and schools

Karaoke Entertainment Event (Sufferer support event)

Short-term International Exchange Program in Taiwan

International Exchange Fair