University Administration and Management Committee

Activities

1. Conducting surveys and analyses to identify potential sources of subsidies, donations, and other forms of support from the national government, local governments, or the private sector necessary for the promotion of private nursing universities
2. Investigating measures to implement initiatives that will lead to improvements in university operations and management

Fact-Finding Surveys on Nursing Universities and Junior Colleges

 

Report on Fact-Finding Surveys on Nursing Universities and Junior Colleges

FY 2026 Activity Plan

workshop

1) Workshop
Theme: “Toward Effective Student Recruitment”
Purpose: With the population of 18-year-olds continuing to decline, student recruitment at nursing universities remains a critical issue. This year, we will learn from the Japan Nursing Association’s initiatives, which focus on outreach to middle and high school students. We will also hear presentations on specific examples from various universities, including high school-to-university collaboration efforts and practical public relations activities using social media, to provide member institutions with insights for developing concrete strategies for effective student recruitment.

Date and Time: Monday, October 26
Format: Live streaming via Zoom Webinar and on-demand streaming
Speakers: Ms. Yukie Sakaji (Japan Nursing Association)
   Ms. Yoshie Yamase (Shonan Medical University)
   Mr. Tomohide Fukuda (Musashino University)
Program:
1:30–1:40 p.m. Opening Remarks
1:40–2:25 p.m. Presentation 1: “Lessons from Public Relations Strategies for Junior and Senior High School Students”
       Speaker: Ms. Yukie Sakaji (Director, Public Relations Department, Japan Nursing Association)
2:25–2:35 p.m. Q&A
2:35–2:45 p.m. Break
2:45–3:30 p.m. Presentation 2: “Case Studies of High School–University Collaboration: Through Support for Inquiry-Based Learning”
       Speaker: Ms. Yoshie Yamase (Professor, Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Shonan Medical University)
3:30–3:40 p.m. Q&A
3:40–4:25 p.m. Lecture 3: “Practical Public Relations Strategies for Student Recruitment”
       Speaker: Tomohide Fukuda (Associate Professor, Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Musashino University)
4:25–4:35 p.m. Q&A
4:35–4:45 p.m. Closing Remarks

CONDUCTING A SURVEY ON THE ACTUAL STATUS OF EDUCATION, ETC. AT FOUR-YEAR UNIVERSITIES AND PREPARING A REPORT (JOINTLY WITH JANPU)

 Survey Period: October–December 2026 (tentative)

Conducting surveys and preparing reports on the actual status of junior college education, etc.

 Survey Period: October–December 2026 (tentative)

workshop

Conclusion of the workshop

Saturday, October 20, 2025

“Effective Student Recruitment and Quality Assurance in Education at Private Universities”
(Video availability period: October 27, 2025 – January 27, 2026)

Monday, October 21, 2024 Strategies to Enhance Effective University Branding for Student Recruitment."
(Video distribution period: October 23, 2024 - January 23, 2025)
Monday, October 23, 2023 Current Status and Prospects of Private Nursing Colleges."
(Video distribution period: October 31, 2023 - January 31, 2024 (Lecture 2 only))
October 24, 2022 (Monday) Governance Reform of School Corporations and Future Management Strategies of Private Universities"
(Video distribution period: October 27, 2022 - January 27, 2023)
October 25, 2021 (Monday) Quality Assurance at Universities"
(Video distribution period: November 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022)
Monday, October 26, 2020 IR to be used for Public Relations - Including Crisis Management" (video distribution period: November 10, 2020 - February 10, 2021)
(Video distribution period: November 10, 2020 - February 10, 2021)
Monday, October 28, 2019 "Initiatives Under the Comprehensive Support Program for Reform of Private Universities and Other Institutions—Contributing to Local Communities"
(Video availability: January 6, 2020 – April 6, 2020)
Tuesday, November 06, 2018 How to Apply IR to University Administration and Nursing Education"
(Video distribution period: December 26, 2018 - March 26, 2019)
Saturday, November 18, 2017 Post-Development Response to the Three Policies."
(Video distribution period: December 12, 2017 - March 31, 2018)
Saturday, October 15, 2016 Measures for Adoption of Comprehensive Support Program for Reform of Private Universities, etc. and the Board of Audit.