TOP CORPORATIONS BOOST Gold Owl Supporters (¥100,000–¥499,999) Danno, Koichi (BOG) 25th TUJ NGO TRAINING PROGRAMS Doi, Etsuo (BOG) Dorman, Bill (Faculty/Staff) Anniversary Fukushima, Sakie (BOG) n September, Citigroup generously donated $80,000 to support Gistren, Tomas (Faculty/Staff) Special Issue Kajiya, Morishige (Student) I a new NGO internship program for TUJ students. The financial Kaneko, Midori (BOG) Kang, Suk Young (Student’s parent) giant previously gave the school ¥3.5 million in 2003 to underwrite Kawashima, Shinkichi (Student’s parent) an alumni reunion. Kitamura, Naoya (Student’s parent) Fall 2007 Morita, Susumu (Student’s parent) Vol. 9 The internship program will offer selected undergraduate Nakane, Shigeru (Student’s parent) Namegawa, Meishuku (Student’s parent) students the opportunity to work in NGOs and support the Shibata, Takeshi (Student’s parent) development of NGO activities in Japan. Citigroup’s grant will Smith, Allan D (BOG) Taruta, Hiroshi (Student’s parent) primarily be used to fund Japan-based NGOs, enabling these Yamaguchi, Tetsuo (Student’s parent) Yasutomo, Dennis (BOG) P1-3 P6 P7 P8 organizations to offer paid internships to TUJ students. TUJ interns Silver Owl Supporters (¥50,000–¥99,999) TUJ 25th Anniversary Toasting TUJ’s 25th at the Dean Patterson to Retire at Top Corporations Boost will consequently gain a better understanding of how NGOs function Ando, Takao (Student’s parent) Year’s End Arai, Yasunobu (M.Ed. ’00) Symposium U.S. Embassy TUJ NGO Training Programs and be able to make a worthwhile contribution to their operations. Asai, Sae (Student’s parent) Temple Educational Center Donor List 2006-2007 Philip Morris Japan K.K. (PMJ), also a TUJ financial supporter since Fujimoto, Motoharu (Student’s parent) P4-5 Fukuzawa, Hisashi (Student’s parent) Project Update 2003, has agreed to donate $50,000 for the 2007-8 fiscal year. The Hamaya, Shin (Student’s parent) 25th Anniversary Special AEP Takes a New Name Hata, Jyoji (Student’s parent) Alumni Reunion a Winner funds will be used for TUJ’s NGO Skills Development Training in the Ikeda, Shinji (Student’s parent) Continuing Education Program and the undergraduate program’s “NGOs Ishihara, Yuumi (Student’s parent) Jordan, Thomas F (BOG) and International Development” course. PMJ’s support over the years Kamikubo, Eiji (Student’s parent) Kato, Chie (Faculty/Staff) has allowed TUJ to upgrade both programs, resulting in a significant Kato, Youichi (Student’s parent) increase in the number of students taking NGO-related courses. Kimura, Harunobu (Student’s parent) th Mashiko, Kiyofumi (Student’s parent) 25 Anniversary Symposium TUJ is committed to maintaining its position as the leading McDonald, C (TUJ Friend) foreign university in Japan and to continuing its support of the Murakami, Tetsuya (Student’s parent) Murakawa, Yoshiko (Student’s parent) International Education—A Concept in Search of Substance local community. The consistent and generous aid from top-notch Nishimura, Hiroyuki (Student’s parent) Nishio, Hajime (Student’s parent) companies like Citigroup and PMJ helps us achieve these goals. Numazawa, Kazuyuki (Student’s parent) Despite the quickening spread of globalization, doggedly domestic perspectives and agendas still rule the Saitoh, Masao (Student’s parent) Sakuyama, Shunji (Student’s parent) educational realm here in Japan and abroad. People continue to debate the merits of an “international” Sato, Toshimichi (Student’s parent) Seki, Kenzaburo (Student’s parent) education, and even what the term signifies. Since international education is TUJ’s primary focus, we Shimada, Koji (Ed.D. ’75 / BOG) Sudou, Masahiro (Student’s parent) decided to commemorate the university’s 25th anniversary with a symposium designed to discover what Suzuki, Hiroshi (Student’s parent) Togane, Yukio (Student’s parent) such an education means in the Japanese context—and the role it can play in Japan’s future. Uchida, Kazuo (Student’s parent) Ueda, Chikara (Student’s parent) Umeda, Mamoru (Student’s parent) Watanabe, Eriko (Student’s parent) Watanabe, Keiichi (Student’s parent) UJ’s 25th anniversary symposium began “Doubt—questioning authority Yamamoto, Mikine (Student’s parent) T with two powerful arguments for and conventional wisdom—is the Yasutani, Sayo (Student’s parent) Yokozawa, Toshiaki (B.A. ’92) transforming international education in Japan. core educational curriculum,” stated Yoshino, Hiroki (Student’s parent) Noted author and emeritus professor Dr. McCormack, who sees a related Bronze Owl Supporters (¥10,000–¥49,999) Baca, David (M.Ed. ’88) Dr. Gavan McCormack of Australian National crisis developing in Japan’s schools as Bonamigo, Louis G. (B.A. ’00) University based his keynote remarks on nationalism intensifies. “A true 21st-century (From left to right) Diener, Jeffrey (Faculty/Staff) President Ann Weaver Hart; Mr. Randy Hart; Mr. James Mortensen, CEO, Philip Morris Japan; Mr. Hayama, Sairan (Faculty/Staff) over four decades spent observing Japan. international education must grapple with Hill Anton, Karen (BOG) Peter Nixon, Director, Corporate Affairs, Philip Morris Japan; Ms. Atsuko Iwaki, Executive Corporate Ikeda, Kazuko (M.Ed. ’04 / Faculty) global issues such as war, ecological crises Social Advisor, Social Contributions Dept. Manager, Amway Japan Limited; and Dr. Solomon Luo, Ikegami, Hisao (BOG) and nationalism, and shift perspective on Board of Trustee, Temple University, at Supporters’ Dinner. Korpiel, Eric (Faculty/Staff) Maruno, Koichi (M.Ed. ’05) the world to allow us to see ourselves as Matsumoto, Hiroshi (BOG) Matsuoka, Michiyo (B.A. ’93 /Staff) others do.” O’Mochain, Robert (Ed.D. ’05) Sakie Fukushima addressed the DONOR LIST 2006-2007 Schmitz, Kathleen (Faculty/Staff) Shibata, Hisa (M.Ed. ’04) issue from her position as senior client Institutional Donors Summers, Katherine (Faculty/Staff) TUJ Patron (¥5,000,000 and above) Takahashi, Naoyo (B.A. ’90 /Staff) partner and regional managing director Philip Morris Japan K.K. Takahashi, Yuichi (B.A. ’05) of top executive search firm Korn/Ferry Tanaka, Noriko (M.Ed. ’84) Supporting Sponsor (¥2,500,000–¥4,999,999) Taniguchi, Susumu (MBA ’02) United States-Japan Foundation International. To become globally Wilson, Matthew (Faculty/Staff) marketable, she said, Japan’s students need Diamond Donor (¥1,000,000–¥2,499,999) Yamagata, Mihoko (M.Ed. ’97) Ms. Sakie T. Fukushima Amway Japan Limited Yamazaki, Asako (Ed.D. ’96) to overcome their low motivation to learn, HSBC Yokozawa, Toshiaki (B.A. ’92) Regional Managing Director-Japan; Leader, Global Consumer The Ogasawara Foundation for the Promotion Yoshida, Hiroaki (B.A. ’93) a declining ability to deal with others, and Markets-Japan,Korn/Ferry International of Science and Engineering (Note: “BOG” stands for Board of Governors) fears of not having the “right” answer. Individual Donors She urged educational institutions to train organization,” Fukushima stated. “Students Conwell Contributors (¥500,000–¥999,999) Note: We would like to apologize for leaving Mr. Shinkichi Kawashima Anderson, Ronald (BOG) (Student’s parent) off the 2006-2007 donor list in TUJ Times vol. 8, students to think logically and flexibly, and must become dynamic, decisive, charismatic, under Gold Owl Supporters. to give them overseas experience. entrepreneurial risk-takers with global “Japanese companies are looking for communications skills, and understand Temple University, Japan Campus EDITORS’ NOTES Dr. Gavan McCormack change agents who are useful from day networking and human relationships. Those Have some news to share? Send your recent events to us at [email protected] and we’ll Emeritus Professor and Visiting Fellow, Azabu Hall, 2-8-12 Minami Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0047 one, can work globally across borders, who remain looking inward will be left run them in the newsletter. And if your mail and/or email address have changed, please Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, Australian National University and possess skills that transcend a specific behind.” Tel: 03-5441-9800 Fax: 03-5441-9811 E-mail: [email protected] let us know so that both TUJ and Temple University can stay in touch with you. Website: http://www.tuj.ac.jp/alumni Editors: Chie Kato, Mayu Ozawa, Doug Jackson Photographers: Ryan S. Brandenberg, Mikio Kobayashi TUJ TIMES Vol.9 Fall 2007: 25th Anniversary Special Issue 1 TUJ 25th Anniversary Symposium

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION IN JAPAN: Two special sessions highlighted specific aspects of international education in Japan. One session focused on what human resources businesses are seeking and the problems Japanese universities face in producing such graduates, while the BREAKOUT PANELS other focused on issues affecting the integration of English into Japan’s elementary and junior high school classrooms.

2005 International Institute of n the mid-twentieth century, research in America claimed that teachers, Tsuzuki said, including higher A Management and Development I bilingualism and early exposure to a second language harmed TOEIC scores and more study abroad. He survey revealed that Japan ranked 56th children. That argument is still made in Japan, with some observers then outlined a new program starting out of 60 APEC nations in how satisfied saying bilingual Japanese don’t function well in either language and in April 2008. business leaders were with their actually lose their cultural identity. “The new course of study will deal nation’s university system. In a Times Many parents and educators, however, believe current research with many areas, including science, Higher Education Supplement 2007 and common sense show that acquiring second-language proficiency math and so on,” Tsuzuki reported. survey, just four Japanese institutions makes sense, and the earlier the better. “Classes at the junior high school level Mr. Douglas L. Peterson appeared among the world’s top 100 Satoshi Tsuzuki, a senior specialist in the International Education will allot more class hours to English. Mr. Satoshi Tsuzuki Representative Director and universities. These shocks spawned Division of the Elementary and Secondary Education Bureau at the We also want to strike a balance Senior Specialist, Chief Executive Officer, a vigorous debate on the quality of Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), among reading, writing, speaking and International Education Division, Citigroup Japan Holdings Ltd. Japan’s postsecondary educational led off the presentation. MEXT is finishing up a five-year action plan listening.” Elementary and Secondary Education Bureau, He added that foreign-language Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science system. that has significantly upgraded the language proficiency of English and Technology Three panelists—Citigroup Japan Holdings Representative Director and studies should start in elementary school CEO Doug Peterson, City University President Dr. Bruce Stronach, but involve different subjects than and veteran freelance journalist and International Christian University those taught at junior high. “For example, we will not teach them grammar, lecturer Nozomu Nakaoka—explored the topic from various angles. but we will teach a foreign language to enhance their communication skills.” Citigroup’s Peterson, a veteran campus recruiter, gave a global employer’s THE UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE — Dr. Mitsue Allen-Tamai, professor of education at , has view. “While Japanese universities do a good job at instilling technical skills YOUNG MINDS — taught English for 25 years. She believes the spoken language and written and teambuilding, there’s a large gap DEVELOPING HUMAN RESOURCES language should be separated in in communications skills, global mindset ENGLISH FOR CHILDREN IN JAPAN elementary school, and that the key and leadership,” he noted. FOR A GLOBAL JAPAN is getting students to read. “If you Three experts on the subject of teaching English, His company looks for people who From both a business and educational standpoint, focus on that, it’s surprising how they including a government official, described how the develop,” she said. listen well, can communicate complex Japanese universities are lagging behind. Three ideas clearly to large and small groups language fits into Japan’s educational scheme—and About 1.4 billion people can speak in ways that have value, and can panelists explained what is lacking, and what needs why that process is still problematic. English, Dr. Allen-Tamai noted. “If you motivate people. “We want the ‘nails to be done to stay globally competitive. think about business, however, about that stick up,’ who take the initiative, one-quarter of the people have to because that’s how we stay innovative.” Dr. Bruce Stronach Dr. Mitsue Allen-Tamai communicate in English. That’s the While attending the Wharton President, Professor, Faculty of Education, society we’re sending our children into, School, however, Peterson saw Japanese Department of English, Chiba University and why we have to teach English from students regularly avoiding classes that required public speaking, debate MODERATOR: the elementary school level.” Dr. Mike Bostwick, director of the English Immersion Program at Katoh and dialogue. “Compared to students elsewhere, the raw material here that Dr. Kirk R. Patterson comes into our organization does not have the same leadership skills.” Gakuen, discussed the common myth in Japan that introducing a second Dean, Temple University, Japan Campus According to Dr. Bruce Stronach, students should be able to fit in language damages your native tongue. seamlessly in foreign university environments. “Universities must therefore “In the 15 years of our English immersion program, we’ve seen no delay train students to be more intellectual flexible, accept risks, and have more in first-language development, and no research supports the loss of a primary confidence in their own abilities.” language in a majority-language context. When I hear ‘experts’ talking about Unfortunately, he said, Japanese universities are “siloed,” allowing little students to companies and are then given extensive in-house training— one or two hours a week endangering their Japanese-language proficiency, I chance for new ideas and new perspectives. “In the Japanese university zemi is disappearing. just roll my eyes.” system, professors are all-powerful, Nozomu Nakaoka said students are asking for more professional Dr. Bostwick noted another controlling the flow of knowledge and knowledge, and companies are expecting such knowledge, leaving problem with English-language potentially the student’s employment. liberal arts faculties high and dry. education in Japan—its shallowness. This system severely limits the diversity, Intellectual models are also scarce, he believes. “In the prewar “A lot of the topics you’ll find in a creativity and flexibility of education. days, many writers were able to write in English and tell foreigners junior high textbook, for example, hold We need more competitive faculty about Japan,” he said. “Japan now lacks leading thinkers such as very little interest. We now know that personnel practices, promoting by Nitobe Inazo and Suzuki Daisetsu.” MODERATOR: students learn most effectively when ability rather than age to encourage All three panelists cited critical thinking as a weakness, with Peterson there’s integration across subject areas younger faculty.” noting that using PowerPoint is not a substitute for analysis and quality Dr. Kenneth G. Schaefer and they can engage at a much deeper Dr. Stronach added that Japan’s of thought. Nakaoka added: “Most Japanese think the system is not yet Professor and Director of Graduate Studies, level.” Mr. Nozomu Nakaoka College of Education, Temple University, Japan Campus Dr. Mike Bostwick Freelance journalist and lecturer, long-entrenched placement system—in broken, but there should be a sense of emergency.” Director of the English Immersion Program, International Christian University which professors personally recommend Katoh Gakuen (PreK-12)

1. Minato City Deputy Mayor Shigeru Nomura Kazuo Tonouchi, English teacher, Warabi gives a kanpai speech High School; and Mr. Masaaki Motoki, English teacher, Warabi High School. 2. TUJ Governor Dr. David Satterwhite RECEPTION (pictured right) and Dr. Robert Dujarric, 4. Ms. Hisa Shibata (M.Ed. ’04, pictured right) director of TUJ’s Institute of Contemporary with a friend Japanese Studies PARTY 5. Assistant Dean and General Counsel Matt 3. From left to right: Ms. Yukari Ogihara, Wilson expresses TUJ’s appreciation to the English teacher, Nanryo High School; Mr. attendees at the reception’s end 1 2 3 4 5

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pproximately 150 TUJ alumni, faculty A and guests gathered on October 26 for TUJ’s 25th Anniversary Special Alumni Reunion at the Sheraton Miyako Hotel in Roger Buckley Shirogane. The night featured plenty of Undergraduate friendly mixing, raffle prizes, and even a “taste of TUJ home” as two chefs served up fresh Philly cheese steaks from a special 11 wagon. 1 TUJ Dean Kirk Patterson and the TUJ Alumni Association co-hosted the festivities, with the Alumni Association planning and organizing the event. To make the William Clark 25th Anniversary Special Alumni Reunion Undergraduate memorable, the TUJ Alumni Association conducted a survey in August that asked alumni to submit the names of past and present TUJ professors they’d like to see at 2 the event. The eight professors cited most often 15 were honored with a mention on the 12 Roman Cybriwsky reunion invitation cards. Among the eight 7 Undergraduate named, six professors were able to attend: Roger Buckley, William Clark, Roman Cybriwsky, Patrick Rosenkjar, Sidney Weeks, and Michael Williams. Representing the group, Professor Williams recapped his 13 career at TUJ since 1982, adding, “Twenty- 3 five years is a long time, but I’m looking forward to the next 25!”. Patrick Rosenkjar Another special aspect of the evening 16 TESOL, Undergraduate, was the Alumni Association’s first-ever IELP/APP election. Alumni attending cast their ballots 8 for six Executive Committee positions in 2008: president, vice president, treasurer, and three executive member slots. The results will be announced in late November. 4 Midway through the party, Alumni 17 Sidney Weeks Association members surprised Dean 5 9 10 Law Patterson with a bouquet and a gift. “As 14 18 many of you know, Dean Patterson is leaving TUJ at the end of this year,” Alumni night stay at the Tokyo Prince Park 1 MBA alumni group 11 Chefs with Temple caps serve Philly cheese steaks Association President Yuichi Takahashi Tower Hotel. Alumni attendees 2 Professor Shinya Watanabe with alumni 12 Naomi Carr (B.A., ’01) and Sakurako Oshima (B.A., ’03) commented. “He has worked very hard also left with special omiyage 3 Over 150 gathered for the special event 13 A donation table displays Temple goods to develop TUJ, and we see the results all bags containing a TUJ calendar for 4 Alumni Association Vice President Michiyo Matsuoka 14 Dean Patterson’s “kanpai” around us. I want to take this opportunity 2008, a 25th anniversary leaflet (B.A., ’93) makes some opening remarks 15 Professor Roger Buckley poses with happy alumni to show our appreciation for his efforts.” tracing the history of TUJ, and 5 Alumni Association President Yuichi Takahashi 16 Kenro Kimino (B.A., ’05) and Mamoru Shimada Michael Williams 6 Old TUJ yearbooks went on display (B.A., ’98) The night’s final big attraction was the Post-it notes in a box bearing the 6 Undergraduate, IELP 7 Professor Michael Williams 17 Many alumni commented on the high-quality buffet raffle. A total of 28 prizes were given out, TUJ 25th anniversary logo. 8 B.A. alumni pose for the camera table after the event including the top three prizes: a Mandara 9 Alumni vote for TUJ Alumni Association officers 18 Marlene Stump (B.A., ’06) presents Professor Roman Spa massage gift coupon, dinner for two Cybriwsky with his prize at the raffle drawing 10 Candidate statements on display at the Alumni at a Hotel Okura restaurant, and a one- Association Election booth

4 TUJ TIMES Vol.9 Fall 2007: 25th Anniversary Special Issue 5 DEAN PATTERSON TO RETIRE AT YEAR’S END TH TOASTING TUJ’S 25 AT THE U.S. EMBASSY UJ’s personable and popular dean, Dr. aspirations. his tenure, TUJ strengthened its financial T Kirk R. Patterson, has announced that “I’m extremely thankful for the footing, increased its academic quality, and he will be retiring at the end of this year. support and guidance I’ve received from nearly doubled its undergraduate and total After serving as dean since January 2002, everybody at the main campus, and from enrollment. Much of Temple’s reputation he’s returning to his native Canada. my TUJ colleagues,” he continued. “I’m as a truly international university is built on “Serving as dean of TUJ during this sure that TUJ will continue to build on the the success of our Tokyo campus. We are On November 6, U.S. Ambassador J. Thomas Schieffer and Mrs. Schieffer hosted a reception at the period of growth has been an honor, and foundation established through 25 years of deeply committed to TUJ’s continued vitality Ambassador’s Residence to celebrate TUJ’s 25th anniversary. Among the more than 100 guests attending the perfect capstone to my career,” Dean dedication and hard work by many faculty and growth.” were many powerful supporters of TUJ, including members of the TUJ Board of Governors, MEXT and Patterson stated. “Getting to know TUJ’s and staff and, with President Hart’s support An international search for Dean Minato City officials, contributors, and key clients. A main campus delegation that included President Hart students and alumni has been the best part and leadership, will remain a pioneer in Patterson’s successor is already in progress, and Dr. Solomon Luo of the Temple University Board of Trustees flew in for the event. of the job. I feel privileged to have had the international education.” and TUJ hopes to have a new leader in place chance to make a difference in their lives “We are grateful for Kirk’s service,” said before the end of December. and to help them realize their dreams and Temple President Ann Weaver Hart. “During

“ Getting to know TUJ’s students and alumni has been the

Guests enjoy some conversation in the Ambassador’s best part of the job Residence garden. ” Dean Patterson with (from left to right) Alumni Association members Michiyo Matsuoka (B.A., ’93), Ayako Tada (B.A., ’05), and Yuichi Takahashi (B.A., ’05), who organized his surprise bouquet and present at the almni reunion.

Temple University President Ann Weaver Hart and Ambassador J. Thomas Schieffer TEMPLE EDUCATIONAL CENTER AEP TAKES A NEW NAME Temple University’s PROJECT UPDATE Vice President for Institutional Advancement, he Temple Educational Center (TEC) project went through UJ’s Academic Preparation Program (APP) officially changed its Stuart Sullivan with TUJ T some unexpected developments over the summer. In June, T name in October to Academic English Program (AEP). “English” Governor Koichi Danno TUJ learned that the Japanese government will expropriate the is being included in the name to emphasize that the program is

TUJ Governor Hisao Tomoe-site, on which TUJ had been hoping TEC to construct a new designed to teach the language to non-native speakers. Ikegami enjoys a government office building. AEP’s intensive English-language program helps students obtain conversation with Adelaide “A building project of this size and complexity is bound to the wide range of academic skills they need to prepare for university- Ferguson, Assistant Vice President for International experience hiccups,” TEC Director Hisaya Sugiyama commented. “We’ve level instruction in English-speaking countries. Students who Programs. made some minor adjustments in our tactics, but the project concept is complete the program are therefore prepared to enter TUJ or Temple intact and I strongly believe that we’re moving in the right direction.” University’s main campus, as well as other universities and colleges in According to Sugiyama, the changes may delay the project slightly, the U.S. and other English-speaking countries. but the team is again making steady progress in discussions with the “By renaming our pre- project’s financial advisor, design architect, and Minato City officials, undergraduate academic English who continue to show wholehearted support for the project concept. program, we’re declaring that the Meanwhile, the project recently received some significant new new AEP is the gateway for Japanese financial support. Mr. Seon-Kyu Jeon, father of a TUJ student and students to the whole world of From left to right: the CEO and president of KoMiCo, Ltd., a global leader in precision undergraduate study through the Mrs. Wendy Luo, cleaning technology for the semiconductor industry, donated $50,000 medium of English, not just narrowly Ambassador J. Thomas Schieffer, Mrs. Sussane in August, the first half of his pledge of $100,000. focusing on entry into Temple Schieffer, and Dr. From left to right: Robert Reinstein, Vice President for International Programs “TUJ has opened up a new educational model and is achieving itself,” said AEP Director Patrick Solomon Luo. and Dean, Beasley School of Law; TUJ Governor and former Chief Cabinet great success,” Jeon said. “It is my great pleasure to support the Rosenkjar. “We hope that many Secretary, Hiroyuki Hosoda; President Hart and Mr. Randy Hart new building project.” TUJ is extremely grateful for Mr. Jeon’s Japanese students will recognize contribution, and will strive to achieve the longstanding dream of that the AEP can open the door to building a permanent campus. an international future for them.”

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