Founding spirit Philosophy Purpose etc. Basic information about the university

founding spirit

character building through learning

educational philosophy

developing an international character and mindset

vision

Based on high ethical standards, Josai International University provides cutting-edge education and promotes research that meets the needs of the local community and the international community. We will become a future-oriented global university that develops human resources who have a deep understanding of issues and can work actively in collaboration with others.

Mission

Josai International University utilizes the education and research environment of a comprehensive university to provide intellectual and stimulating learning that meets the needs of diverse times, inherit and create culture, understand diversity, and play an active role in the community and the world. We develop human resources who can do it, and professionals who can cooperate with related fields with their respective specialized abilities.

educational goals

Incorporated Educational Institution Josai University was established in 1965 with the founding spirit of "character building through learning" by founder Mizuta Mikio. Josai International University University inherits this founding spirit while upholding its own educational philosophy of "developing character as a person living in an international community" and has made it its social mission to develop future-oriented human resources. Article 1 of the university's academic regulations states that "Our goal is to become a center of education and research of the highest standard, and as a public institution of society, to respond to the public's demand for university education and research, while contributing to the improvement of the standard of higher education and academic research in Japan and the development of human culture," and the university has the following six specific educational goals:

• Under the education and research environment of a comprehensive university, we will create learning that acquires the ability to think and make judgments that can respond to diverse cultures and values.
• Striving for cutting-edge education and research in management informatics, humanities, media studies, tourism studies, and environmental sociology, and fostering human resources who can inherit and create culture, understand diversity, and be active in the region and the world. .
• We strive to educate and research cutting-edge social welfare, physical therapy, pharmacy, and nursing, and develop professionals who can collaborate with related fields with their specialized skills.
• Acquire the human power, education, practical ability, etc. that are required as members of society who are active in the local community and international society, and form a sense of belonging.
• We aim to be a "community-based" comprehensive university and a future-oriented university that maintains close ties with the local community where it is located and contributes to the revitalization of the region and the promotion of culture through industry-academia-private-government collaboration.
• By promoting mutual enlightenment and collaboration with Josai University, which is established by the same educational corporation, and developing together, we will fulfill our responsibilities as Incorporated Educational Institution Josai University in society.

Josai International University USR Program

Josai International University, which develops human resources based on the founding spirit of “character building through learning,” is a higher education institution that provides public services for education and research. social responsibility (more than that of general companies) is required. We regard this social responsibility as the “University Social Responsibility (USR),” and all members of the university should always think and be aware of what society expects from the university. In order to build a foundation for mutual development between the university and society while reflecting the changes of the times and social environment in a timely manner, Josai International University USR The guidelines are defined as follows.

1. compliance

As a public entity of society, we will comply with laws and social rules, and cooperate with Josai University Educational Corporation to take measures to prevent fraud. In addition to complying with laws and regulations, we will always be conscious of matters that are not stipulated in laws and regulations (social ethics, social norms, etc.).
・Compliance initiatives

2. Consideration for the environment

In collaboration with Josai University Educational Corporation, the entire university will work to reduce environmental impact and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.
・Efforts for environmental conservation

3. respect for human rights

Respect the human rights of individuals, strive to maintain educational, research and working environments, and take measures to prevent harassment.
・Efforts to prevent harassment
・Efforts to promote inclusion

4. Prevention of fraudulent research

We aim to contribute to society through research by preventing fraudulent research, anti-social research, and improper use of research funds.
・Efforts to prevent research misconduct
・Efforts related to research ethics
・Efforts related to research expense management
・Efforts related to security export control

5. Information disclosure and communication

Communication with stakeholders is essential to building good relationships with stakeholders, and that starts with the university actively disclosing information. Organize university management, educational and research activities, etc. from the perspective of the responsibility that the university fulfills to society, and publicize them widely.
・Enhancement of institutional archives
・Publication of educational information
・Publication of academic information (academic information repository)
・Efforts to protect personal information

6. Coexistence with Local Communities

As a member of the local community, we will build close relationships with surrounding communities and act to solve problems in the local community.
・Efforts for regional cooperation

7. Coexistence with global society

As a member of the global community, we will correctly understand the current situation in the era of globalization and multicultural coexistence, form ties with people around the world, and act to solve the problems of the global society.
・Efforts for international cooperation

8. Development of human resources that contribute to society

Cultivate problem-finding and problem-solving skills in students and develop human resources who can contribute to solving various problems facing society.
・Improve the quality of education and research