Business overview
This program has been implemented since 2010 as a study group for university executives, including presidents of member universities of our foundation.
During this time, with the revision of the University Establishment Standards in April 2017 making SD (Staff Development) mandatory, and with the need for training not only in FD (Faculty Development) but also in overall university management for university executives, this program was renamed “University Executive Academy” in 2018 and now covers themes related to overall university management.
Event Overview
For this 17th session, we are pleased to welcome Mr. Akira Ishibashi, Director of the University Promotion Division, Higher Education Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, who will give a lecture entitled “The Future of Higher Education – Towards the Realization of Learner-Centered Education.”
Those attending the Foundation’s Board of Trustees Meeting, Board of Directors Meeting, General Assembly, etc., which will be held on the same day, will be able to listen to the lecture in person.
In addition, those interested in this training session can, as in previous years, listen to the lecture online. Please register using the following instructions.
- schedule
- Saturday, June 20, 2026, 11:35-12:50
- venue
- Online (Zoom)
- Organizer
- Kyoto University Consortium (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation)
- subject
- This is for university and junior college executives and faculty members, as well as those involved in higher education institutions who are interested in the topic.
- Participation fee
- Faculty and staff of universities and junior colleges affiliated with this foundation: Free
Others: 1,000 yen (advance payment required)
After completing your application, we will send you an invoice for the participation fee by email.
If you are unable to make the payment by the deadline, please inform the secretariat of the date of payment in advance.
[Payment deadline] June 15th (Monday)
*Please note that you are responsible for the bank transfer fees. - Application period
- May 12, 2026 (Tuesday) 10:00 to June 11, 2026 (Thursday) 17:00
- Content
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theme “The Future of Higher Education: Towards the Realization of Learner-Centered Education” overview Based on the Central Council for Education’s report “Summary of Knowledge” issued in February 2024, I will discuss higher education reforms looking ahead to the next 10 years, focusing on improving the quality of higher education, including new directions for evaluation. Instructor Akira Ishibashi,
Director, University Promotion Division, Higher Education Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and TechnologyJoined the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in April 2000. In April 2005, became Section Chief of the Board of Education, Elementary and Secondary Education Planning Division, Elementary and Secondary Education Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. In August 2008, became Graduate School Promotion Specialist, University Promotion Division, Higher Education Bureau, and in July 2009, became Assistant Section Chief, University Promotion Division, same bureau. In April 2012, was seconded to the Hyogo Prefectural Board of Education (served as Director of Social Education Division, Director of Educational Planning Division, and Director of Special Needs Education). In July 2017, became Planning Officer, National University Corporation Support Division, Higher Education Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. In February 2018, became Planning Officer, Higher Education Bureau, and (concurrently) Director of the Higher Education Policy Office, Higher Education Planning Division. In August 2023, became Director of the Lifelong Learning Promotion Division, General Education Policy Bureau, and in July 2024, became Director of the University Education and Admissions Division, Higher Education Bureau. Assumed current position in April 2025.
Application
*Applications will be accepted starting May 12th (Tue) at 10:00 AM.
Application deadline: June 11th (Thu) at 5:00 PM.
Payment deadline: June 15th (Mon).
Contact Information
Kyoto University Consortium, Public Interest Incorporated Foundation, Faculty Development (FD) Project Department
TEL 075-353-9163 FAX 075-353-9101
600-8216 Kyoto City, Shimogyo Ward, Nishinotoin-dori Shio-koji, Campus Plaza Kyoto
*Office hours: Tuesday to Saturday 9:00-17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)
