Center for Creative Learning Development
About Center for Creative Learning Development
Purpose and Objectives
The fundamental educational goals for the 4th Mid-Term Plan period, as well as the vision for education by 2030 outlined in Kochi University’s Grand Design 2030, include: “enhancing the quality of education through reforms that address societal needs, while promoting the visualization of learning outcomes and institutional IR, and delivering education under a consistent quality assurance framework from pre-enrollment through graduation”;"To foster human resources capable of contributing to the development of local and international communities by building an inclusive educational environment where diverse individuals can learn collaboratively and by enhancing autonomous capabilities that enable students to engage with society."
To realize these visions, the current Center for University Education Innovation, Admissions Center, and Comprehensive Student Support Center will be integrated, and the functions of each center will be strengthened through collaboration.
Message from the Center Director
Director, Center for Creative Learning Development: Kozo Iwasaki
Center for Creative Learning Development was established in October 2022 through the reorganization and integration of three existing educational centers: the Center for University Education Innovation, the Admissions Center, and the Center for Comprehensive Student Support.
Section for Educational Planning and Research consists of two divisions: Section for Educational Planning and Research (Admissions Unit, Quality Assurance in Learning Unit, and Career Development Unit) Section for Student Support (Learning Support Unit and Office for Inclusion Support). From a university-wide perspective, we are engaged in planning, proposing, and implementing initiatives related to research, studies, and public relations regarding student admissions; the development of educational programs to achieve our human resource development goals; career development; and academic support for students.
Through these initiatives, we aim to further advance educational improvement and student support at our university. We will also strengthen collaboration among the three existing educational centers to establish an academic IR framework that contributes to maintaining and enhancing educational quality, with the goal of realizing creative and sustainable learning experiences that span from pre-enrollment through graduation.
The name Center for Creative Learning Development embodies our aspiration to be an organization that supports students’ independent and active learning and enriches their university life, as well as a creative organization that generates new forms of learning. To ensure the Center’s efforts bear fruit, we will further advance collaboration between faculty and staff, and all members of our faculty and staff will dedicate themselves fully to these initiatives. We sincerely appreciate your continued support and cooperation.
Organizational Chart
Unit/Room Overview
Section for Educational Planning and Research Head: Tomoko Otsuka
Admissions Unit
We survey and analyze the academic performance of admitted students to verify the appropriateness of our admission methods in accordance with our admission policy, and use these findings to guide our public relations efforts. We also publish data on admission trends to fulfill our social accountability regarding our admission methods.
Quality Assurance Unit for Learning
The Quality Assurance Unit for Learning is dedicated to ensuring the quality of education at our university. It conducts research and development on educational programs and teaching methodologies, and strives for continuous improvement in education through various surveys designed to gather evidence necessary for educational evaluation, as well as the planning and implementation of university-wide faculty development initiatives.
Career Development Unit
The Career Development Unit is working to enhance career education from enrollment through graduation and program completion in order to foster the foundational skills and attitudes necessary for each student to achieve social and professional independence.
Section for Student Support Head: Kozo Iwasaki
Learning Support Unit
We are working to cultivate foundational literacy skills that enhance university learning (such as information gathering, critical thinking, and report writing), provide learning support in collaboration Library and Information Technology, conduct training for faculty and staff to improve the quality of student support, and analyze student data to provide feedback.
- Unit Leader: Tomoka Sakamoto
- Center for Creative Learning DevelopmentSection for Student Support
Support for University Studies
Office for the Promotion of Inclusion Support
In collaboration with relevant university departments—including Faculty, Health Service Center, and the Student Counseling Office—we provide consultation and support regarding reasonable accommodations for students with medical conditions or disabilities who require academic support, and we implement initiatives to promote inclusion.
- Unit Leader: Kozo Iwasaki
- Center for Creative Learning DevelopmentSection for Student Support
Academic Support for Students with Disabilities or Medical Conditions
Contact Information
Kochi University, Academic Affairs Division, General Affairs Section
2-5-1 Akebono-cho, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture 780-8520
TEL: 088-844-8144 / 8467 FAX: 088-844-8367
E-MAIL: gm04@kochi-u.ac.jp