Association of Private Universities of JapanResearch Institute for Independent Higher Education
Projects plan

2011 Project plan <Top priority objectives>
~aiming to Paradigm shift of policy of higher education~

I.   Promotion of university policy, especially the re-establishment of strategies to promote private universities.
(1)Define the role of national, public and private universities
(2)Promotion of research regarding enhancement and revitalization of private universities
(3)Research regarding social responsibility of universities (including information disclosure)
II.   Quality enhancement and promotion of undergraduate education and research
(1)Conduct research and promotion for enhancement of undergraduate and graduate programs (other issues include training sessions for faculty members, guidance for social and career independence, and cooperation between high schools and universities)
(2)Promotion of research regarding training sessions for improvement in quality of faculties
(3)Promotion of research regarding policies related to lifelong learning system, foreign students, and scientific technologies
III.   Promotion of measures to deal with amendments regarding private university related budgets and tax reform.
(1)Promotion of research regarding fundamental reform of education budget expenditure
(2)Promotion of research on expansion of private university subsidies (including allocation issues)
(3)Promotion of research on school corporation fiscal policy reform (including tax issues)
IV.   Promotion of research regarding enhancement of private university finance and management
(1)Research regarding fundamental enhancement of school corporations
(2)Promotion of research on cooperation between private university and the community
(3)Promotion of research regarding establishment of risk management system
V.   Promotion and enhancement of public relations activities
The association shall cooperate, as needed, with organizations such as the General Union of Private School, Federation of Japanese Private Colleges and Universities Association, Research Institute for Independent Higher Education, board of directors, and expert committees to effectively respond to issues necessary for achieving objectives for the association.


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