Shinshu University Profile 2015

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Social LiaisonVision for Contributing to and Cooperating with SocietyRanked as No.1 in University’s Local Contribution Ranking in Three Consecutive YearsEstablishment of Shinshu University Disaster Mitigation and Prevention Center (2015)Establishment of A New University Engagement Organization “AREAS” : Center for Advanced Regional Strategy in Shinshu (2013)Lifelong Learning Services1) To contribute to both local development and wider industrial development through cooperation among the government, industry, and academia2) To conduct region-oriented research and foster talented individuals who can contribute to local development 3) To promote lifelong learning and re-educate members of societyShinshu University was ranked No.1 out of a total of 747 public and private universities in Japan, according to the “2014 National University Local Contribution Ranking” published by the Nikkei Research Institute of Industry and Regional Economy in 2014, thus making the university the top over three consecutive years since 2012. Shinshu University Disaster Mitigation and Prevention Center aims to promote educational research on disaster prevention and mitigation for the local community to prepare against disaster while cultivating appropriate human resources while using the results of the research.•Mission We, “AREAS”, collaborate with local public organizations, industries, and community members to research underlying regional issues, and propose solutions with academic resources for the better regional society.•ScopeWorking as a hub among regions and universities, we produce regional-issues-solving projects with industry-academia-government collaboration.Extension courses for the general publicOutline of Open Classes for Local Citizens•Classes Open to the Local CommunityWithin the all general lectures (School of General Education and 8 faculties) the students take every year, about 900 are open to the public. We have almost 300 attendants each year combining the first and the second semesters. •Public Programs for Local CitizensWith the requests from public facilities and organizations such as community centers, lifelong learning facilities, and schools, the teachers of our university go out to different locations within Nagano prefecture to offer 120 lectures per year with about 9,000 attendants in total. •Extension Courses These are extension courses for the general public that cater to local residents. The university offers courses for a variety of people ranging from elementary school students to the elderly. •Other (seminars and individual lectures in various fields) ClassificationNumber of Extension CoursesAttended Courses from among the leftTotal AttendanceNumber of PeopleFirst Half of the Year/Year RoundSecond Half of the YearFY 20101,140 courses258 courses433 people131 people118 peopleFY 20111,163 courses262 courses 426 people128 people118 peopleFY 20121,089 courses288 courses458 people149 people128 peopleFY 2013960 courses222 courses368 people127 people117 peopleFY 2014900 courses205 courses313 people122 people100 peopleSocial Liaison33

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