Globalization Policy

University of Yamanashi Globalization Policy

  The University of Yamanashi aspires to contribute to the international community by further developing its outstanding characteristics and fields of research from an international perspective, and by widely disseminating the resulting knowledge.

1. Nurturing Individuals to Play a Proactive Role in the International Community                                  We pledge to nurture individuals who exhibit ethics and autonomy while respecting diversity of culture, language, and values. In addition, we pledge to develop individuals who can play a proactive role in the international community through education that enables them to acquire an international standard of specialized knowledge and experience.
2. Exchange with Overseas Universities and Research Institutes                                                   We pledge to strategically enter into agreements with overseas universities and research institutes to expand and enhance exchanges of personnel, to expand exchanges of knowledge, to create joint research projects, and to promote the progress of educational research at this University.
3. The Dissemination of Research for International Development                                                          We pledge to undertake high-quality academic research to address various problems facing the world. Through the development of our research capabilities, and the subsequent dissemination of the findings, we pledge to continue to contribute to the international academic community and the international community at large.
4. Accepting International Students                                                                                       We pledge to clarify students’ career paths from entrance to graduation and beyond, to continuously admit excellent international students from Asia and elsewhere, and to develop individuals through our rigorous international-standard education and research. We will also actively recruit exchange students from our overseas exchange partner schools.
5. Support for Students Studying Abroad                                                                                          In order to develop individuals with a broad perspective to play a proactive role in the international community, we pledge to actively support students studying abroad at universities and research institutes with a special emphasis on our overseas exchange partner schools.
6. Globalized Learning Environment                                                                                        We aim to foster a campus, and ultimately a local community, where students and staff from overseas can gather, interact, and work together regardless of cultural, linguistic and religious differences.

Action Plan Based on “Globalization Policy at the University of Yamanashi”

Policy 1. Nurturing Individuals to Play a Proactive Role in the International Community

  We pledge to nurture individuals who exhibit ethics and autonomy while respecting diversity of culture, language, and values. In addition, we pledge to develop individuals who can play a proactive role in the international community by imparting specialized knowledge with an international focus.

Action Plan

1. Expanding Liberal Arts Education to Inculcate International Perspectives
   1.　Multicultural and diverse perspectives must be reflected in the curriculum.
   2.　The study of Japanese history and culture must be understood as part of a larger global                 narrative.
   3.　Lectures in English should be increasingly offered (including classes related to Japanese                  culture).
   4.　Students should be increasingly exposed to English textbooks and materials (texts) in the                 classroom.
2. Improving Language Skills (Particularly English)
   1.　English Classes need to be offered at different levels to be effective
   2.　An independent learning environment utilizing e-learning must be made available
   3.　Opportunities for encountering communicative English (English cafes, etc.) need  to be made          available
3. More foreign instructors should be recruited
4. Encouraging Educational Specializations that are Compatible Internationally
   1.　There needs to be recognition of international credit transfers and overseas internships.

Policy 2. Exchange with Overseas Universities and Research Institutes

  We pledge to strategically enter into agreements with overseas universities and research institutes to expand and enhance exchanges of personnel, to increase exchanges of knowledge, to create joint research projects, and to promote the progress of educational research at this University and elsewhere.

Action Plan

1．Strategically conclude agreements with Universities and Research Institutes Overseas                               1  Promote initiatives from individual to institutional exchanges                                                        2． Promote the Exchange of Faculty with Outside Universities and Research Institutes                                   1  Promote mutual exchanges for faculty and the training of staff                                                      3．Expand information exchange and information sharing with overseas partner schools

Policy 3. The Dissemination of Research for International Development

  We pledge to undertake high-quality academic research to address various problems facing the world. Through the development of our research capabilities, and the subsequent dissemination of the results, we pledge to continue to contribute to the international academic community and the international community at large.

Action Plan

1. Promote research with high academic standards
2. Promote joint international research projects
3. Proactively Disseminate Research Results (with a focus on the perspective of the recipient)             1.　The goal should be publication in international journals with high impact factors                       2.　Dissemination in English should also aim to increase the number of university applicants from         abroad                                                                                                                              3.　Public relations activities with high school students and the general public needs to be                     maximized
4. Research Support
   1．We need to be flexible in the utilization of research space (providing necessary space required          by  researchers)
   2.　Placement and utilization of URA (University Research Administrator)
5. Utilization of sabbatical system

Policy 4. Accepting International Students

  We pledge to clarify students’ career paths from entrance to graduation and beyond, to continuously admit excellent international students from Asia and elsewhere, and to develop individuals through our rigorous international-standard education and research. We will also actively recruit exchange students from our overseas exchange partner schools.

Action Plan

1. Recruitment of Outstanding International Students
    1.　Improvement of international student admissions experience
    2.　Improvement of international student admissions procedure
2. Accepting Exchange Students from Overseas Partner Schools
    1.　Strengthen relations with overseas partner schools
    2.　Develop and improve exchange programs with overseas partner schools (including credit transfers, etc.)

3. Improvement of the living environment including an International Student House and other dormitories.

Policy 5. Support for Students Studying Abroad

  In order to develop individuals with a broad perspective to play a proactive role in the international community, we pledge to actively support students studying abroad at universities and research institutes with a special emphasis on our overseas exchange partner schools.

Action Plan

1. Expand Opportunities for Students to Study Abroad
   1.　Establish a fund to support studying abroad
   2．Promote student exchange with overseas partner schools (including credit transfers)
2. Improve students’ language skills for studying abroad
3. Promote international understanding (including professional education)

Policy 6. Globalized Learning Environment

  We aim to foster a campus and local community where students and staff from overseas can gather, interact and work together regardless of cultural, linguistic and religious differences.

Action Plan

1. Improvement of Learning Environment
   1．Develop student self-study room
   2．Expand and enhance library functions
2. Improve international exchange spaces
3. Develop a globalized environment by proactively accepting international students
4. Develop a food environment that supports diverse food cultures
5. Introduce and utilize a quarter system
6. Globalize administrative systems
7. Build a community for international experiences