岡山大学 Okayama University 2020 Prospectus OKAYAMA UNIVERSITY PROSPECTUS 2020 CONTENTS Our Mission Statement 2 Academic Calendar 3 Historical Timeline 4 Organization Chart 6 Administrative Staff 7 Education & Research Organization 8 Facts & Figures 18 International Exchange 26 Finance 34 Facilities 36 Related Organization 37 Access 38 PROSPECTUS 2020 1 Our Mission Statement Our Mission “Creating and fostering higher knowledge and wisdom” How can we, the human race, develop and grow in a steady and sustainable manner for the sake of future 1 generations? At Okayama University, we have the answer. It is imperative that we build up our knowledge in order to advance education and research. As a public institution of higher learning, we are committed to contributing to this advancement by providing a positive environment for the creation of higher knowledge through research and the passing on of wisdom to younger generations through education and community service. Our Purpose “Building up a new paradigm for a sustainable world” As one of the leading universities in Japan, we aim to create and establish a new paradigm for the 2 sustainable development of the world. We are being confronted with problems of global proportions in terms of the environment, energy issues, food supplies, economics, health, security and education. Thus, we are constantly seeking ways for humans to co-exist in harmony with nature. With this in mind, our university offers a wide range of academic fields, which are the basis of our integrated graduate schools. This not only allows us to conduct the most advanced and up-to-date research, but also provides an enriching educational experience. Our Goals (1) For education Okayama University’s most important mission is to provide an enriching educational environment for our students. Our commitment to each and every student is to offer them meaningful interaction with 3 the university faculty and staff, whether it be in classroom settings or one-on-one tutorials. In this way, we hope to develop graduates who can think critically and logically and who can contribute to society. (2) For research We believe that the research we engage in is a fundamental basis for the innovation and creativity in this university. We are striving to become one of the leading research institutions of Japan and the world. (3) For society As an institution of higher learning, Okayama University creates a wide range of knowledge and technologies which can be used to help solve the problems of society and we interactive with the outside community. (4) For administration To achieve our goals in research and education by the highly efficient management system, we can make even better use of the resources from our own faculties, staff, and facilities. (5) For self-evaluation To provide accountability as a public institution, we constantly evaluate our work in research, education, our contribution to society, and university management. The results of these evaluations are taken into account for future university reform. 2 OKAYAMA UNIVERSITY Academic Calendar April 1 Academic Year begins. First Term begins. First Semester begins. June 14 First Term ends. June 15 Second Term begins. August 10 Second Term ends. August 11 Summer Vacation (until September 30) September 25 Graduation Ceremony September 30 First Semester ends. October 1 Third Term begins. Second Semester begins. October 1 Autumn Entrance Ceremony October 22 University Anniversary December 1 Third Term ends. December 2 Fourth Term begins. December 25 Winter Vacation (until January 4) February 14 Fourth Term ends. February 15 Spring Vacation (until March 31) March 25 Graduation Ceremony March 31 Second Semester ends. Academic Year ends. PROSPECTUS 2020 3 Historical Timeline 1870 Medical Training Place Sponsored by the Lord of Okayama 1872 Medical Training Center Sponsored by the Lord of Okayama Prefectural Medical Teaching Center 1874 Onchi School 1876 Okayama Prefectural Normal School 1880 Okayama Prefectural Medical School 1885 Okayama School 1886 Okayama Ordinary Normal School 1888 The Third Higher Middle School Medical Faculty 1894 The Third Senior High School Medical Faculty 1898 Okayama Prefectural Normal School 1900(superseded in 1950) 1901 The Sixth Higher School Okayama Medical Speciality School 1902 Okayama Prefectural Women's Normal School 1914 1922(superseded in 1960) Ohara Institute for Agricultural Research 1922 Okayama Medical College 1924 Okayama Prefectural Okayama Prefectural 1929 School for Training School for Training Ohara Institute for Teachers of Vocational Teachers of Girls' 1939(superseded in 1952) Agricultural Research Supplementary School Vocational Supplementary Affiliated Medical Speciality 1935 School Okayama School for 1936 Training Teachers of Okayama Prefectural Youth's School School for Training Teachers of Girls' School 1939 Misasa Hot Spring Rehabilitation Center 1943(superseded in 1951) Okayama Normal School 1943 Research Center for Radio-Balneology 1944(superseded in 1951) Okayama Youth's Normal School 1946 Okayama Agricultural College 1949(superseded in 1951) Okayama Agricultural College 1949 Okayama University 2004 National University Corporation Okayama University 4 OKAYAMA UNIVERSITY 1870 Medical Training Place Sponsored by the Lord of Okayama 1872 Medical Training Center Sponsored by the Lord of Okayama Prefectural Medical Teaching Center 1874 Onchi School 1876 Okayama Medical College The Sixth Higher School Okayama Prefectural Normal School 1880 Okayama Prefectural Medical School 1885 Okayama School 1886 Okayama Ordinary Normal School 1888 The Third Higher Middle School Medical Faculty 1894 Okayama Prefectural Normal School The Third Senior High School Medical Faculty 1898 Okayama Prefectural Normal School 1900(superseded in 1950) 1901 The Sixth Higher School Okayama Medical Speciality School 1902 Okayama Prefectural Women's Normal School Opening Ceremony of Okayama University (Oct. 22, 1949) 1914 1922(superseded in 1960) Ohara Institute for Agricultural Research 1922 Okayama Medical College 1924 Okayama Prefectural Okayama Prefectural 1929 School for Training School for Training Ohara Institute for Teachers of Vocational Teachers of Girls' 1939(superseded in 1952) Agricultural Research Supplementary School Vocational Supplementary Affiliated Medical Speciality 1935 School Okayama School for 1936 Training Teachers of Okayama Prefectural Youth's School School for Training Teachers of Girls' School Okayama University Tsushima Campus (1963) 1939 Misasa Hot Spring Rehabilitation Center 1943(superseded in 1951) Okayama Normal School 1943 Research Center for Radio-Balneology 1944(superseded in 1951) Okayama Youth's Normal School 1946 Okayama Agricultural College 1949(superseded in 1951) Okayama Agricultural College 1949 Okayama University 2004 National University Corporation Okayama University PROSPECTUS 2020 5 Organization Chart As of May 1, 2020 S E S S S I R S N S Technology Okayama Graduate University Schools S S S E S R R S M S E M S S I S E S S A T Center E K S S S S N E Under- E graduate S Schools U M I R S Sence M S S S E E S Technology A S S E V S Yogo T S N Teachers) T I S R R I R T I M T R I I S U O U A Center S E M U I T M I R A O U R R A T E N T R A S R A R T A R U S I S R I E S S O R n E S I nt T S S S I S E U I I T E A I 6 OKAYAMA UNIVERSITY Administrative staff Executives School of Law President MAKINO, Hirofumi Dean SATO, Goro Executive Director for Planning and TAKAHASHI, Kayo General Affairs Faculty of Letters Executive Director for Academic Affairs / SANO, Hiroshi Dean MIYAZAKI, Kazuhito Provost Executive Director for Research / Vice NASU, Yasutomo Faculty of Education President Dean MIMURA, Yukari Executive Director for Finance and WATANABE, Kazuyoshi Facilities / Secretary General Faculty of Law Executive Director for Hospital and KANAZAWA, Susumu Dean KUROKAMI, Naozumi Medical Service Executive Director for Strategic AOYAMA, Tatsufumi Management Faculty of Economics Vice President KAGA, Masaru Dean ZHANG, Xingyuan Vice President KANREI, Yasuhiro Vice President YOKOI, Atsufumi Faculty of Science Vice President SUGA, Seiji Dean TOMIOKA, Kenji Vice President FUNAHASHI, Hiroaki Vice President MONTA, Mitsuji Medical School Vice President KIMURA, Kunio Dean ASANUMA, Masato Vice Executive Director KANO, Mitsunobu Vice Executive Director AOO, Ken Dental School Vice Executive Director INO, Hideo Dean NAGATSUKA, Hitoshi Vice Executive Director ISHIDA, Mamoru Vice Executive Director FURUYA, Shuichi Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Vice Executive Director MINO, Motoyasu Dean MIYOSHI, Shin-ichi Vice Executive Director SATOH, Norito Faculty of Engineering Graduate School of Education Dean ABE, Masanobu Dean MIMURA, Yukari Faculty of Environmental Science and Technology Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences Dean NANBA, Tokuro Dean TSURI, Masao Faculty of Agriculture Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology Dean KIMURA, Yoshinobu Dean TSURUTA, Kenji Discovery Program for Global Learners Graduate School of Health Sciences Director NAKATANI, Ayami Dean NAKATSUKA, Mikiya Institute of Plant Science and Resources Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science Director SAKAMOTO, Wataru Dean FUNAHASHI, Hiroaki Institute for Planetary Materials Graduate School of Medicine,Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Director XUE, Xianyu Sciences Dean OHTSUKA, Aiji Research Institute