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To make Japanese universities better
A song of support for hardworking teachers and staff.
A roadmap to a global university
Masato Murakami
Yusuke Ogura
"Is globalization truly necessary for Japanese universities?"
Many academics likely share this concern. Truly understanding the significance of globalization and realizing its implementation is not easy.
This book describes how science and engineering universities have taken steps to promote globalization.
The key to globalizing universities is to start with what you can do, without overextending yourself, and to seize opportunities when they arise.
The key to success lies in faculty and staff sharing an understanding of the meaning and significance of globalization and taking ownership of creating an attractive university.
Education x DX = The Future of Universities
—Reform tips learned from practical examples
What is DX in universities?
Masato Murakami
Keisuke Watanabe
This book argues for the importance of university reform utilizing digital transformation (DX), which will be key to future success in the face of increasing challenges in university management due to the declining birthrate.
What's important in DX is not just digitalization, but connecting it to "improvement of the educational environment" and "reform of working styles for teachers and staff."
As a successful example, we will introduce the case of Otemon Gakuin University and explain what constitutes useful DX for users.
Promoting digital transformation (DX) requires not only the introduction of the latest technologies, but also the proactive transformation of faculty, staff, and students themselves.
I hope that this book will help you understand what user-centric digital transformation (DX) entails and that you will be able to apply this knowledge to reforms at many universities.
University reform through collaboration with faculty
The author who accomplished this,
Emphasizing the importance of collaboration between teachers and staff.
Why is collaboration between teachers and staff necessary?
Aiming to be a university that is always moving forward.
Considering from the perspective of the staff
Yoshikawa Noriko
A theoretical explanation of why collaboration between teachers and staff is necessary.
Teacher-staff collaboration is quality assurance. It is a means, not an end. Reading this book will help you understand why teacher-staff collaboration is necessary and its significance.
There are hints for university reform through collaboration between faculty and staff.
"For the happiness of each and every student" is the fundamental principle.
Sharing these "basics" will lead to collaboration among teachers and staff.
Furthermore, the examples of university reform through collaboration between faculty and staff described in this book are essential reading.
Collaboration between teachers and staff is about leveraging diversity.
Universities are expected to foster innovation within a diverse environment. In organizations where diversity management is functioning well, collaboration between faculty and staff naturally progresses.
With deep affection for the students,
The author, who dedicated his life to working at a university, explains...
Improving staff capabilities and realizing collaboration between teachers and staff.
What should be done for that purpose?
Rough and unrefined - A university staff member's struggle
Masatsugu Yamamura
The author tells a true story that sounds too good to be true.
The author's life as a university staff member has been nurtured and supported by a small sense of superiority in his childhood, the creativity he cultivated during his middle and high school years, and the successes he has accumulated since his youth. This book is full of true stories from the author, who has motivated and motivated others to achieve many results.
"University strength" and "staff strength"
The "university strength" used to evaluate universities is supported by the "staff strength." The quality of the staff greatly influences the evaluation of a university. What exactly is "staff strength"? This book is also a collection of experiences from a university staff member, written by an author who has challenged himself in many ways, constantly thinking outside the box and generating ideas. The episodes in which he demonstrated "staff strength" in various situations are a must-read.
The role of staff in "teacher-teacher collaboration"
Establishing effective communication among faculty and staff, which is essential for "collaboration between teachers and staff," requires not only professional competence but also proactive efforts from staff members who possess a broad perspective and strong interpersonal skills. This will build a robust and positive "collaboration between teachers and staff." At the same time, by recognizing their own roles, staff members will develop the ability to take responsibility for their duties and provide educational support and manage the institution independently of teachers.
Written by the author who served as president of the Japan Society for University Administration.
To the administrative staff who will be responsible for the future management of the university
A guide to becoming a professional employee
Takashi Daikuhara
Developing professional talent to realize effective collaboration between teachers and staff
This guide offers tips and tricks for becoming a professional employee. It can serve as a guide when you feel lost as an employee or in your professional life.
How can we escape the endemic disease among office workers?
In a closed and inward-looking university organization, how can we overcome endemic societal problems among staff? This book presents ways of thinking and concrete methods to achieve this, while aiming to become a "learning organization" with a global perspective.
Towards equal educational opportunities and a diverse society.
To prevent situations where poverty prevents students from attending university, we will explore the ideal structure of administrative organizations from the perspectives of general affairs, human resources, and finance, with the aim of improving the quality of education and research.
To all the faculty and staff who support the university
Sending encouragement with the words "Do your best!"
How to manage a university
Masato Murakami
Universities, which are institutions of higher education,
"To cultivate human resources who will support Japan's future."
This is an important mission.
When you're in trouble, go back to basics and think things through.
University staff members have said that university work is too complex.
I lose sight of what I'm doing.
In order to fulfill the university's mission of "human resource development,"
Diversity and globalization are key factors.
Students grow significantly in a diverse environment.
Furthermore, what universities need to do is to improve the learning environment through digital transformation in education and other means.