Internationalization of Higher Education in Japan 1 Overview of Government Policy and Initiatives in Japan 1. Plan for acceptance of international students (1983) “100,000 International Students Plan” (2008) “300,000 International Students Plan” 2. Promotion of internationalization of universities (2009~2013) “Global 30” project (2014~) “Top Global University Project” 3. Promotion of regional student mobility as government initiatives (2011~) “Inter-University Exchange Project” 4. Growing needs for global human resources (2012~) “Go Global Japan (GGJ)” project FY2017 Draft Budget 6.3 billion yen Top Global University Project (2014-2023) （FY2016 Budget 7.0 billion yen） Through carrying out comprehensive university reform and internationalization, this project aims to enhance the international compatibility and competitiveness of higher education in Japan, creating an environmental infrastructure to foster capable and talented graduates. 【Project overview】 Prioritize support for universities that are thoroughgoing in their efforts to internationalize -- including new efforts to build Increase international competitiveness and accelerate partnerships and exchange programs with world-leading universities; reform personnel and administrative systems; and strengthen systems to cultivate Increase international compatibility the ability of students to deal with globalization. Grad •Top Type: 13 universities Efforts to boost ◆Use education Universities aiming to rank in the top 100 in the world Thoroughgoing Thoroughgoing internationalization as internation- education potential that will alization efforts reform efforts lead to the common thread strengthening •Global Traction Type: 24 universities for changing the research potential Universities that attempt to make pioneering trial runs overall university Undergrad based on their performance thus far and that will lead the system and the push of Japanese society toward globalization internal culture System of governance System of school affairs ♦Goals set by the 37 universities selected for Top Global University Project 1. Internationalization 2. Governance ①Percentage of international full-time faculty staff and full-time faculty ① staff who have received their degrees at a foreign university Percentage of annual salary system ②Percentage of international students ②Percentage of tenure track system ③Percentage of Japanese students who have experienced study abroad ③Upgrading of administrative staff(percentage of (credit earning) administrative staff who meet foreign language standards) ④Percentage of Japanese students studying abroad under inter-university agreements 3. Educational Reform ⑤Percentage of classes conducted in foreign languages ①Percentage of course numbering ⑥Percentage of students enrolled in degree programs in foreign languages ②Percentage of use of external test such as TOEFL in ⑦Percentage of students who meet foreign language standards entrance examination ⑧ Percentage of syllabus translated in English ③Percentage of classes where evaluation by students is ⑨Percentage of Japanese students who stay in international dormitories conducted ⑩Flexible academic calendar Selected37 universities universities selected for “Top for Global “Top Global University Project” Hokkaido Area University Project” ・Hokkaido U Legend framed：Top Type none：Global Traction Type Black：National Blue：Public Red：Private Kinki Area Tohoku Area ・Kyoto U Kanto Area ・Tohoku U ・ ・Osaka U U of Tsukuba ・Akita International U ・U of Tokyo ・Kyoto Institute of Technology ・U of Aizu ・Tokyo Medical and Dental U ・ Nara Institute of Science and ・Tokyo Institute of Technology Technology ・Keio U ・Ritsumeikan U ・Waseda U ・Kwansei Gakuin U ・Chiba U ・Tokyo U of Foreign Studies ・Tokyo U of the Art ・International Christian U ・Shibaura Institute of Technology ・Sophia U ・Toyo U ・Hosei U ・Meiji U ・Rikkyo U ・Soka U Hokuriku, Koshinetsu, Tokai Area ・Top Type : Kyushu, Okinawa Area ・Nagoya U Chugoku, Shikoku Area 13 universities ・Kyushu U ・Kanazawa U ・Hiroshima U ・Global Traction Type : ・Kumamoto U ・Nagaoka U of Technology ・Okayama U 24 universities ・Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific U ・Toyohashi U of Technology ・International U of Japan 4 TeamUp Campaign February 21, 2017 Pamela Fields Binational public/private advisory panel to the U.S. and Japanese governments Established in 1961 by President Kennedy and Prime Minister Ikeda Serves to focus official and public attention in both countries on the vital cultural and educational underpinnings of the U.S.-Japan relationship Working group/task force structure addresses challenges and seeks solutions Education Task Force examined U.S.-Japan student mobility; issued report to both governments with 37 recommendations. TeamUp: Forging New And Innovative Agreements TeamUp is a powerful campaign to create and expand vibrant, innovative agreements between U.S. and Japanese universities to increase student mobility and enhance learning. APPROXIMATELY TeamUp helps schools expand current partnerships and form new ones that: 20% • Reach students who wouldn’t typically study abroad of all colleges and universities in Japan • Increase diversity by adding more international students and the U.S. have already been involved • Enhance student learning through new methods in a TeamUp activity • Integrate experiential learning abroad with on-campus curriculum • Expand faculty’s capacity to teach and research abroad TeamUp Creates And Expands Vibrant Agreements TEAMUP’S MISSION TeamUp Awareness TeamedUp Drive Familiarization Cultivate new, innovative U.S.-Japan educational Tour partnerships Convening influential stakeholders, speaking at An opportunity for U.S. institutions, for whom key conferences, and hosting networking contacts and resources are a challenge, to opportunities to lay the groundwork to create travel to Japan to meet potential Japanese Help reach the goal of and expand educational partnerships. partners; led and funded by TeamUp. doubling U.S.-Japan student mobility by 2020 TeamUp TeamUp Create a diverse next generation RoadMap Micro-Grants of stewards of the A comprehensive online resource, written by An opportunity for U.S. institutions to design experts in the field, to lead U.S. and Japanese an individualized program to travel to Japan to U.S.-Japan relationship institutions through the process of creating and meet potential Japanese partners; funded by expanding partnerships. TeamUp. Build a globally talented workforce TeamUp Roadmap: A Comprehensive Online Resource The interactive TeamUp RoadMap, written by experts in the field, leads U.S. and Japanese institutions through Why Partnerships? Innovations the process of creating and expanding partnerships. Presents the rationale for strategic Discusses the wide range of exciting, partnerships between U.S. and new approaches that are enhancing The RoadMap was created by a bilingual, binational team of Japanese institutions that is needed academic partnerships, including case experts in binational partnerships: for support. studies. • DR. SUSAN BUCK SUTTON, Senior Advisor for International Initiatives at the President’s Office at Bryn Mawr College (retired), Partnership Basics Resources is a renowned expert on the changing nature of internationalization Guides leaders in creating effective Contains links to helpful websites, a and institutional partnerships. and appropriate new partnerships— bibliography of useful publications, and critical for those new to U.S.—Japan a list of those engaged in partnerships. • DR. SHINGO ASHIZAWA, Professor for Regional Development collaborations. Studies at Toyo University in Tokyo. • MS. CLARE BANKS, Assistant Director for International Partnerships Challenges Engage and Share and IIE Initiatives, Institute of International Education. Identifies the specific challenges that Invites you to interact with others can make U.S.—Japanese by sharing ideas, plans, and • DR. HIROSHI OTA, Professor, Center for Global Education and partnerships difficult and describes experiences. Seeking a potential Director, Global Education Program at Hitotsubashi University. practical solutions. partner? Tell us here. stronger U.S.-Japan relationship informed and strategic workforce global skills acquisition greater student mobility educational partnerships Connecting the Dots “For me, study abroad is about more than taking classes in another country. It is about experiencing a new culture, creating lasting friendships, getting out of your comfort zone and developing as a global citizen and as a member of the global workforce.” - D’Juan Mercado Student, George Mason University PAMELA FIELDS Studied at Akita International University Project Director • TeamUp Campaign and Sophia University [email protected] • 202.653.9800 The TeamUp Brand Paves The Way “TeamUp gave me the brand status I needed to approach Japanese universities.” - Dr. Debra Nakama, University of Hawai’i Maui College MOUs Signed TeamUp Jumpstarts by TeamUp New Partnerships Participants: For each MOU already signed, there are multiple MOUs in progress! Spelman College + Fukuoka Women’s University University of Massachusetts Boston + Chukyo University University of Massachusetts Boston + Hokkaido University University of Massachusetts Boston + Ryukoku University University of Massachusetts Boston + Sophia University University of Massachusetts Boston + Soka University University of Massachusetts Boston + Saitama University University of Hawai’i Maui + University of the Ryukyus Chatham University + Toyo University University of Oregon + Hitotsubashi