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Josai Attends the 1st Taiwan-Japan University Presidents’ Forum

A delegation from Josai University Educational Corp. headed by Chancellor Mizuta Noriko took part in the 1st Taiwan-Japan University Presidents’ Forum hosted by Taiwan’s Tamkang University on December 19, 2011, which included a lecture by Chancellor Mizuta during the first session.

This forum was created by Taiwan’s Bureau of International, Cultural, and Educational Relations (BICER) to promote cooperation between the universities of Japan and Taiwan and to present new research opportunities to the students involved. Educators and specialists from more than sixty private and national Taiwanese universities participated in the event, while representatives from nine Japanese universities including Josai, Doshisha, Asia, and J.F. Oberlin as well as the Japan Network for International Education (JAFSA) and the Association of Private Universities of Japan received a special invitation to participate.

Each of the three sessions of the forum was based on a different theme of “University Development and School Administration,” “International Cooperation and the Hosting of Exchange Students,” or “University Development and Cooperation in the Academic Industry.” Chancellor Mizuta spoke at the first of the three sessions, lecturing on the “Development of International Human Resources and the Importance of Cooperative Education and Research on an International Level.”
    In her lecture, Chancellor Mizuta explained how the rapid spread of globalization necessitates the development of internationally minded human resources. Chancellor Mizuta stressed the importance of collaboration between Japan and Taiwan to develop programs that teach international leadership skills and strength of character, an understanding of foreign cultures, and strong communication skills.

The forum presented many interesting discussions on a variety of topics connected with the bolstering of educational collaboration between Japan and Taiwan, beginning with the present state of understanding between the two countries, the hosting and deployment of exchange students, and the possibility of joint research and consortiums.

The possibility of Japan hosting the next forum was also discussed, which we hope will result in an even livelier and more productive event.

 

Chancellor Mizuta speaking during Session 1

Chancellor Mizuta speaking during Session 1

A look at the Presidents’Forum

A look at the Presidents’Forum

A commemorative photo with forum participants

A commemorative photo with forum participants


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