Philosophy and various policies of education

1. Philosophy and purpose of education

Based on the founding spirit of `` the spirit of Self-help and Cooperation'', our university stipulates in Article 2 of the University School Regulations the philosophy and purpose of education: ``As provided for in the School Education Act, our university provides broad knowledge of general education as well as deep specialized academic knowledge. ``The purpose is to research and Professor, with a particular emphasis on research and constructive practice of the cultural society of Japan and Graduate School Regulations, and its mission is to foster human resources who can launch new initiatives in Asia-Asia fusion.'' Article 2 stipulates that ``The purpose of our graduate Graduate School is to research and Professor more advanced and specialized academic theory and application based on the basics of undergraduate education, and to explore its depth.'' ing.
In addition, in the mid- to long-term plan "New Asia Future Map" formulated in March 2020, the mission of our university has been revised to "cultivate creative human resources who will take on diverse dreams and leap into the future of Asia." There is.
In addition, the following three pillars are indicated as the "basic policy of education".

Basic policy of education

Fostering Human Resources Who Can Contribute to the International Community -Aiming for Asian Integration-

1. Development of human resources who can understand and empathize with their own culture and other cultures
2. Development of human resources who can communicate widely in the international community

Humanity-oriented education

1. Fostering human resources who can take the initiative in coordinating with those around them by mastering the founding spirit of "the spirit of Self-help and Cooperation"
2. Fostering human resources who have acquired basic specialized knowledge and a wide range of education, and are equipped with comprehensive judgment and a high level of insight

Cultivating creative human resources who will create a new society

1. Cultivating human resources who can interpret social changes
2. Cultivating talent that can proactively analyze social issues and take action to resolve them

2. Internal Control System

Basic Policy for Developing an Internal Control System

On March 19, 2025, at Board of Directors, Asia Asia Educational Incorporative (hereinafter referred to as "this corporation") decided on the following basic policy for this corporation with regard to establishing a system to ensure that the performance of Director, Board of Directors' duties complies with laws and regulations and the Asia Asia Educational Incorporative University Contributions Act (hereinafter referred to as "University Contributions"), and to ensure the proper conduct of business.
The internal control system is as follows:
(1) In order to promote internal controls, an internal control promotion manager (hereinafter referred to as the "promotion manager") shall be appointed. The promotion manager shall be one of Executive Director, Board of Directors.
(2) The Promotion Manager will promote internal control by reviewing the establishment and operation of internal control and working to improve it.
 
1. Management system for business operations
(1) Board of Directors shall meet at regular intervals and on an ad-hoc basis as necessary to deliberate and decide on important matters concerning the execution of business operations, in accordance with laws and University Contributions and the Articles of Endowment, after hearing the opinions of Board of Trustees on necessary matters, and shall oversee the performance of duties by Director, Board of Directors.
(2) In accordance with the "University Contributions" and the "Asia Gakuen University Contributions Act Bylaws," the roles, authorities, and structure of Board of Directors and Board of Trustees shall be clarified, and Board of Directors and Board of Trustees shall be operated appropriately.
(3) Based on the "Department of Duties and Authority Regulations," the duties of each Director, Board of Directors who executes operations will be clarified to ensure proper and prompt business operations.
(4) Clarify the division of duties and decision-making authority to ensure the appropriateness of the performance of duties by Director, Board of Directors, faculty and staff, etc., and to enhance the agile, effective, and efficient execution of business operations.
(5) Minutes of important meetings such as Board of Directors and the Board Board of Trustees and other information related to the performance of duties by Director, Board of Directors will be properly prepared, preserved and managed in accordance with the "University Contributions" and the "Document Handling Regulations."
(6) An internal audit office that is independent from business execution organizations will be established to regularly audit the status of duties of each business division in order to ensure the appropriateness and efficiency of business operations.
 
2. Risk management system
(1) Regarding risk management, we will establish a system and the "Asia Educational Incorporative Risk Management Regulations" to clarify roles and authority, methods for risk assessment, methods for responding to risks, etc.
(2) Personal information will be protected and appropriately managed in accordance with the "Asia Gakuen Policy on Personal Information Protection," "Asia Educational Incorporative Regulations on the Protection of Personal Information," and "Regulations for the Handling of Personal Numbers and Specific Personal Information."
(3) Risks related to business activities shall be managed autonomously by the departments responsible for executing business operations in accordance with laws and regulations and the Corporation’s rules and regulations.
(4) The Risk Management Committee will supervise and manage risks, and the Internal Audit Office will conduct audits as appropriate to ensure that significant risks are being properly managed without any omissions and report the results of such audits to chair, Board of Directors.
(5) Any significant risks that may have a significant impact on the management of the Corporation shall be discussed by the Risk Management Committee and, if necessary, shall decide on necessary measures, etc. and report them to Board of Directors.
(6) In preparation for disasters, accidents, and other emergencies, we will establish regulations regarding response organizations and information and communication systems, etc., and will provide ongoing education and regular training.
(7) Regarding research activities, in order to ensure proper accounting of research funds through internal checks and balances, prevent research misconduct, and protect intellectual property, the University will establish rules and regulations and take necessary measures.
(8) The Risk Management Committee will identify and review risks related to business operations every year and report the results to Board of Directors. Board of Directors will manage the risk management system.
 
3. Compliance System
(1) In order to enhance the organizational culture in which Officer and faculty members comply with laws and regulations, the "University Contributions," and the Corporation's regulations and conduct business activities with a firm sense of ethics, Asia Educational Incorporative Promotion Regulations shall be established.
(2) In order to foster and establish a compliance awareness among all Officer, faculty and staff of the corporation, we will continue to provide education and awareness-raising activities to Officer and faculty regarding the prevention of misconduct, etc., and ensure that such activities are thoroughly disseminated.
(3) The Corporation will establish a permanent reporting system that allows anonymous consultations from both inside and outside the Corporation to prevent misconduct and promote a system for prompt investigation and correction. No one will be treated disadvantageously for consulting about compliance or reporting violations to the reporting system or Auditor.
(4) The Internal Audit Office shall audit the performance of duties by faculty and staff members from the perspective of compliance and report the results to chair, Board of Directors and Auditor. chair, Board of Directors shall take necessary improvements based on the results of the audit.
(5) If any violations of laws, regulations, or University Contributions acts are discovered, the Compliance Promotion Committee will promptly grasp the situation in accordance with the "Asia Educational Incorporative Compliance Promotion Regulations" and report it to Board of Directors without delay, while also working with external experts to respond appropriately.
 
4. Improvement of the audit environment (a system to ensure the appropriateness of audit work by Auditor)
(1) Auditor shall conduct Auditor in a fair and unbiased manner in accordance with the Auditor Regulations.
(2) Auditor shall audit the legality and appropriateness of the performance of duties by Director, Board of Directors and others through attending important meetings such as Board of Directors and Board of Trustees, as well as by inspecting, reviewing and questioning important documents.
(3) Auditor shall audit the appropriateness of the resolutions and the content of the decisions made regarding the establishment of the internal control system decided by Board of Directors. (4) Auditor shall audit the information storage and management system and the information disclosure system, including the status of the preparation, storage, management and disclosure of important documents and information.
(5) To assist Auditor in their duties, independent assistant staff shall be assigned at the request of Auditor.
(6) The assistant staff will perform duties to assist Auditor in their duties under the direction and orders of Auditor and will not receive directions or orders from anyone other than Auditor. Auditor’ opinions will be respected regarding the transfer, personnel evaluation, and disciplinary action against the assistant staff.
(7) The assistant staff will accompany Auditor to important meetings such as those of Board of Directors and Board of Trustees, as well as regular meetings with chair, Board of Directors.
(8) If Director, Board of Directors or faculty and staff members discover any facts that may cause significant damage to the Corporation or any acts that violate laws, regulations, the "University Contributions" or other regulations, they will immediately report them to chair, Board of Directors, Executive Director, Board of Directors and Auditor.
(9) Director, Board of Directors, faculty and staff members, etc. shall not be subjected to detrimental treatment on the grounds that they have made a report to Auditor without any improper intent.
(10) When requested by Auditor to report on the status of performance of duties, etc., Director, Board of Directors and faculty and staff members shall respond promptly.
(11) chair, Board of Directors shall meet regularly with Auditor to exchange opinions and deepen mutual understanding toward the implementation of the business and the sound development of activities.
(12) When Auditor makes a request to the Corporation for advance payment or reimbursement of expenses in connection with the performance of his/her duties, or for payment to creditors of debts, the Corporation shall comply with such request promptly, unless the Corporation can prove that the expenses or debts in question are not necessary for Auditor to perform his/her duties.
 
5. Revision and abolition of this policy
If the need arises to revise this policy, it will be amended by a resolution of Board of Directors.

 Structure of the internal control system at Asia Educational Incorporative​

3. Internal quality assurance

4. Education and research organization

In order to realize its ideals and objectives, the university has faculties (Faculty of Business Administration, Faculty of Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Faculty of Law, Faculty of International Relations, Faculty of Urban Innovation), Graduate School (Graduate School of Asian and International Business Strategy, Graduate School of Economics, Graduate School of Law), Institute for Asian Studies Center, Center for English Language Education (CELE), Intensive Japanese Course etc., to organize and establish educational research organizations to respond to social demands.

5. Curriculum and learning outcomes

6. Student acceptance

7. Faculty and faculty organization

Desired image of teachers

In order to realize the mission of "cultivating creative human resources who will challenge diverse dreams and make leaps into the future of Asia" and the human resource development stated in the "basic policy of education", the following human resources will be appointed as faculty members of this university. demand.
 

1. Those who aim to realize the founding philosophy (mission) of Asia University, fully understand the purpose and educational goals of the relevant department, department, etc., and are diligent and diligent in their duties.
2. Those who are passionate about education, have excellent teaching skills and qualities, and are able to contribute to the promotion of the internationalization of the university while striving to further improve research standards of Asia University.
3. In order to develop the diverse individuality of students, those who can sincerely face each student, guide them with enthusiasm, and bring out their potential.
4. Those who have a desire to return research results to society.

Organization policy of the faculty organization

1. Based on the “University Establishment Standards” and other relevant laws and regulations, we organize faculty members in accordance with the purpose of establishment of Asia University and relevant faculties and departments, while taking into account diploma policies, curriculum policies, subject composition, etc.
2. Care should be taken to create a well-balanced faculty organization, giving full consideration to position, age structure, gender, and nationality.
3. Recruitment, employment, and promotion of teachers shall be conducted fairly and appropriately in accordance with regulations.
4. We will carry out systematic and multifaceted FD activities under the university-wide FD/SD committee and the FD committees of each faculty and research school in order to improve our educational activities.

8. Student Support

Student Support Policy

The university will strengthen support for improving the academic ability and independence of students, and will strive to improve the learning support system and improve the learning environment for revitalizing extracurricular activities so that students can lead meaningful student lives. .
 

1. study support
   ・Proceed systematically with compulsory first-year education and second- to fourth-year seminar education.
   ・Enhance the learning support and consultation system.
2. Livelihood support
   ・Promote activation of extracurricular activities.
   ・Enhance the scholarship system.
   ・Promote the development of a comfortable and safe campus environment.
3. career options support
   ・Proceed with the internship.
   ・Promote career education.
   ・Thorough employment guidance.

Basic Policy for Learning Support for Students with Disabilities

1. The purpose of study support at this university is to ensure that all students have equal educational opportunities, and to support each student to progress smoothly in their studies.
2. Based on requests for learning support from students with disabilities, related departments will closely coordinate and cooperate to realize a learning environment suitable for each student.

9. Educational and research environment

Policy on improving the education research environment

In order to enhance the results of our educational and research activities, we will develop research environment as follows.
 

1. Teaching and research environment for teachers
   ・Securing Research Office, research funds, and research time for faculty members, and supporting acquisition of competitive research funds.
   ・Promote research ethics and ensure compliance in research activities.
2. Base for Asian research and Exchange
   ・Promote the development of an environment for Asian research.
   ・Enhance various international exchange programs.
   ・We will open overseas base offices in order to promote international exchange and international cooperation.
3. Library (Library Administration), etc.
   ・Make Library (Library Administration) a space for active learning.
4. Facility equipment
   ・In order to promote the learning of students and the education research activities of faculty members, we will strive to maintain and manage facilities and equipment, as well as create an environment that takes safety and convenience into consideration.

10. Social Cooperation and Contribution

Policy on Social Cooperation and Social Contribution

Asia University (hereafter referred to as the University), in accordance with the founding spirit of "the spirit of Self-help and Cooperation", utilizes the specialized knowledge, human resources, facilities, etc. of the University, and seeks cooperation with society and the region, other universities, companies, etc. , By returning the results of education research to society and promoting exchange and cooperation, we aim to develop human resources based on the mission of our university, and at the same time, contribute to the formation and development of a better society.
 
 

1. Cooperation with industry, academia and government
   In collaboration with industry, academia, and government, we will return the results of our education and research to society through various endowed Course, internship education, and recurrent education, while at the same time maintaining and strengthening the system for students to learn in society.
    
2. Collaboration with Local Communities
   In collaboration with the local community, we will respond to the needs of the local community and contribute to the development of a prosperous city by opening the university's intellectual and human resources and facilities to the local community. In addition, we aim to foster human resources and revitalize the local community by having students and faculty actively participate in exchanges and cooperation with the local community.
    
3. Collaboration between universities
   In inter-university exchanges, we will promote mutual cooperation between universities according to their regions and fields, and respond to the demands of society.
    
4. Cooperation with alumni
   In terms of collaboration with alumni, we will endeavor to strengthen the network between alumni and our university by communicating the status of our university's activities to alumni on a daily basis and actively disseminating information on activities in which our alumni participate.

11. University Management and Finance

(1) University administration

Policy on University Management

In order to realize the university's philosophy and objectives, we will clarify the roles played by each organization, promote improvements and reforms to achieve the objectives, and strive for sound and smooth management and administration. To this end, we will strive to improve and improve various regulations within the university, and operate the school in a fair and appropriate manner based on written regulations. Matters to be studied throughout the university will be discussed at Deans Council chaired by the President to ensure the quality of education. Board of Directors shall strive for sound management as the final decision-making body of the corporation based on the provisions of University Contributions. As a result, we will formulate a management strategy that flexibly responds to changes in the social environment, improve the educational environment through sound financial management, and strive for the permanent development of the school toward the achievement of our educational goals. In order to smoothly and efficiently carry out the university's education research activities, we will construct an administrative organization with an appropriate scale and functions.
 

1. Strengthen governance functions.
2. Develop internal regulations related to compliance.
3. Establish a risk management system.
4. Build a human resource development system for Administrative Staff.
5. Strengthen effective public relations activities based on the basic public relations strategy.

(2) Finance

University financial policy

The university will establish a finance committee to discuss important financial matters and ensure proper management and operation. The budget will be compiled and executed based on the committee's guidelines, and the university will ensure sufficient cash flow for education and research activities as proposed by the Japan Private School Promotion and Mutual Aid Corporation's "School Corporation Revitalization and Regeneration research Group." At the same time, the university will maintain a surplus in income before the incorporation of capital funds, and will build a stable financial foundation by aiming to properly balance the carrying over of income and expenditure against operating income.
In addition, in order to maintain and improve the level of education research, we will avoid excessive reliance on student fees and will promote the establishment of a system and framework for actively securing funds from outside the university.