UEC Vision 2018
UEC Strategy: toward centennial and beyond

1. We will aspire to become a global center of excellence for education and research in "Comprehensive communications sciences". (Comprehensive education and research strategy)

1. We will resolutely take on the challenges of various issues that our society confronts from the perspective of "Comprehensive communications sciences".
2. We will strive to become a model university that develops practical applications in anticipation of an "Advanced communications society".
3. We will promote strategic efforts designed to create world-leading centers.

2. We will cultivate academic excellence with a global perspective, high ethical standards and practical application skills on the basis of international- standard expertise. (Educational policy)

1. We will cultivate technologists so that they will gain practical expertise in advanced areas* and be able to carry out a broad spectrum of activities in society.
2. We will offer educational programs that value interpersonal communication and respect and cultivate individuality.
3. We will ensure a meticulous teaching system tailored to individual characteristics and provide an outcome-based education.
4. We will produce graduates of doctoral programs who will be able to carry out a broad range of activities in industry.
5. We will offer educational programs that are unique to UEC.
6. We will provide adult education courses.

• * High-skilled professional technologists with communication capabilities to lead the way to the future

3. We will provide students and researchers from around the world with research environment which encourages open-minded research to come up with unique ideas. (Open education and research environment)

1. We will actively receive international students and foreign researchers from various countries.
2. We will provide an environment in which anyone can take part, regardless of gender. (Promotion of gender equality)
3. We will create a pleasant, attractive campus environment that will be appealing to everyone.
4. We will revise our entrance exam system to encourage the acceptance of diverse, talented students.
5. We will provide active support to young teaching staff (assistant professors, particularly fixed-term assistant professors) in terms of research, education, appointments, and transfers.
6. We will provide active support to postdoctoral fellows.

4. We will improve the quality of education and research through diverse forms of collaborations with universities and industries in and outside Japan as well as local communities. (Relationship with society)

1. We will further bolster university-government-industry alliances.
2. We will promote diverse alliances with overseas universities.
3. We will promote active educational contributions to local communities.
4. We will strengthen ties with UEC graduates through alumni associations, etc.

5. We will enhance openness and transparency in management and build up mutual trust and raise morale among students and employees, and aim at a highly reliable academic institution in society. (Organization, management, and operations)

1. We will strive to ensure a financial foundation for independent management.
2. We will utilize our human resources to the fullest by endeavoring to make our organization and operations more efficient.
3. We will conduct performance and personnel evaluations from various perspectives to boost employee morale.
4. We will promote the vitalization of Technical Staff Department.
5. We will carry out PR activities energetically and publish appropriate university-related information.
6. We will increase society's trust by promoting compliance.