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Gifu University Annual Report on International Relations 2016 v Gifu University Annual Report on International Relations 2016 ol.2 vol.2 Gifu University Head Office for Glocalization(GHOGL) Table of Contents President’s Message Gifu University A nnual R eport on International R elations 2016 vol. 2 Ⅰ. Globalization Initiatives ………………………………………………………………… 4 1 . Internationalization Policy and V ision … … … … … … … … … … … …4 … … … … … … … … … … 2 . Promotion of Internationalization … … … … … … … … … … … … … 5 … … … … … … … … … … … 3 . A greement on Student and Faculty Exchanges with Overseas Universities and Institutions … …6 4 . International Exchange A ctivities … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 22 Ⅱ. Faculty and Graduate School International Exchanges………………………………… 34 1 . Faculty of Education … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 3 4 2 . Faculty of R egional Studies … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 3 6 3 . School of Medicine … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 3 7 4 . Faculty of Engineering … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 3 9 5 . Faculty of A pplied Biological Sciences … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 4 1 6 . United Graduate School of A gricultural Science … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 4 2 7 . United Graduate School of V eterinary Sciences … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 4 4 8 . Center for Collaborative Study with Community … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 4 5 9 . R iver Basin R esearch Center … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 4 5 10. International Student Center … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 4 7 11. H ealth A dministration Center …………………………………………………………………… 50 12. Medical Education D evelopment Center … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 5 1 13. Central Administration Office …………………………………………………………………… 52 Ⅲ. Analysis of Present State of Internationalization at Gifu University ………………… 55 Ⅳ. Reference ………………………………………………………………………………… 65 1 . GH OGL Member List … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 65 2 . Partner University List … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 65 3 . Courtesy Call List … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 68 4 .Overseas Office and Research Institution … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 69 5 . Others …… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 69 * A cademic Y ear 2016 starts on A pril 1, 2016 and ends on March 3 1, 2017 * “ Gifu-U” and “ GU” stand for Gifu University The Gifu University’s Annual Report on International President’s Message Relations 2016 vol.2 is now available from the Gifu University Head Office for Glocalization (GHOGL) D uring the timeframe of Gifu University’s Period III Mid-Term Objectives and Plan between A pril 2016 and March 2022, the university seeks to become a It is with great honor that we announce the publication of the A nnual R eport place of learning, exploring and contributing in a climate that encourages on International R elations 2016 vol.2 introducing Gifu University’s student development, while serving as a core university for regional international exchange activities in 2016, which marks the first year of our revitalization. In order to reach these goals, the university has established Period III-Mid-Term Objectives and Plan, and also the first year for fundamental strategies in five areas: education, research, globalization, implementing “ Strategy 4 : Internationalization” (among one of important contribution to the community, and the university hospital. The targets to be isataa oriai strategies that Gifu University is committed to seeing into fruition). I am Fumiai Suzui achieved during the Period are clearly defined for each strategy as shown in the President convinced that continued publication of our annual reports on international eutive iretor for Gifu University International Aairs and Gifu University’s Future V ision Toward 2025 at http: / / www.gifu-u.ac.jp/ about/ relations will become a valuable opportunity to communicate our ongoing Publi elations objectives/ vision.html. Gifu University published the A nnual R eport on glocalization efforts and its actual progress. The A nnual R eport 2016 includes ie President International R elations 2015 vol.1 last year as basic reference to showcase the progress of the university’s published articles from Newsletter for International Exchange Gifu University iretor of GG globalization efforts. The Annual Report 2016 vol.2 will be more significant in terms of expediting PCA cycle No.4 2 March 2017 and others related to the university and faculties’ overall (plan-do-check-act cycle) of our globalization strategies. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to D r. international activities for 2016. The report will bear testimonies to our campus-wide continuous endeavor for Fumiaki Suzuki, Executive D irector for International A ffairs and Public R elations, and other staffs of Gifu internationalization over the years. In 2016, the following events took place: first students’ admission to the University who have devoted themselves to the successful publication of vol.2. International Studies in Liberal A rts Course of the Faculty of R egional Studies, a short-term training program for The globalization that Gifu University intends to achieve is not just a vague idea about internationalization. It administrative staff at a partner university overseas, start of receiving double-degree program students for is regional community-based and its fruits will be reinvested back into the community. The university’s doctoral course and a joint-degree program application to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science globalization goals are practical. A Japanese community will be paired with a foreign community to share and and Technology (MEX T) slated for launch in academic year 2019 . jointly recognize issues in the areas of education, research, or social and economic activities through Gifu University Head Office for Glocalization (GHOG, httpwww.gifu-u.ac.jpeninternationalofficeguoag. collaboration among industry, government, academia and financial institutions so that the resolution of problems html) was established on A pril 1, 2015 , as a “ special university-wide body made up of multiple divisions (a will invigorate both communities. The term “ Glocal” is freq uently heard today, and seems to best represent the model entity for collaboration between teaching and administrative staff). The Office is headed by the Executive essence of globalization that the university is aiming to achieve. D irector for International A ffairs and Public R elations, V ice President. It is responsible for proposing and Our partner organizations overseas include a group of universities and enterprises in South A sia and the promoting various glocalization plans, analyzing and evaluating the university’s globalization activities, and A SEA N countries. In collaboration with these universities and corporations, Gifu University will jointly expand conducting institutional research (IR ). Moreover, it carries out its activities in collaboration with other university its global professional training programs. Currently, we have overseas offices and joint laboratories at six organizations such as the International Student Center and the H ealth A dministration Center. locations, which have brought about tremendous strengths while serving as our activity centers. Furthermore, W e welcome your kind support and assistance in our continuous drive towards glocalization now and ahead. international studies in liberal arts course, mixed classes of Japanese and international students, and lectures in English only were initiated at Gifu University main campus. Internships are also growing both at home and versit abroad. Overseas training programs, including one for the university’s administrative staff, are expanding, and a A pril 21, 2017 ni y H U e u a Fumiaki Suzuki f d program to assist international students seeking employment was launched. Our next goal is the creation of joint i O G f Executive D irector for International A ffairs and Public R elations n degree Masters and D octoral programs with the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (IITG) and the c o e i t f a o z r V ice President i National University of Malaysia in 2019 . l G a l c With these efforts, we are confident that the globalization of Gifu University will make steady as well as major D irector of GH OGL o advances year by year. To provide evidence of such progress, we will publish Gifu University’s A nnual R eport on International R elations once a year. Please look forward to the coming issues. A pril 21, 2017 H isataka Moriwaki President Gifu University Ⅰ. Globalization Initiative Ⅰ Ⅰ 1. Internationalization Policy and Vision 2. Promotion of Internationalization Internationalization Policy In accordance with Gifu University’s Internationalization Policy and V ision (November 21, 2013 ), the Gifu University Head Office for Glocalization (GHOG) was established on April 1, 2015 through reorganization of the Gifu University Gifu University: Pursuing a Global Agenda, Contributing to Local Society As of November 21, 2013 Office for Academic Globalization. The major objectives of GHOG are to promote policies for internationalization, share A s institutions advancing education and research, Japanese universities are expected to possess a wide international scope. Some of its achievement with the community, and the