Information on planning and evaluation of operations
National University Corporation Evaluation
The evaluation of the performance of universities during the mid-term target period is carried out by the “TUAT Evaluation Committee” under the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, with due regard to the autonomy of the operations of national universities and the characteristics of their education and research, and with the aim of promoting continuous quality improvement and accountability to society. The TUAT is obliged to undergo an evaluation of its performance during the mid-term target period by the “National University Evaluation Committee” set up by the Ministry of Education and Science. ［Article 31-2 of the National University Act]
Performance Report for the Fourth Medium-Term Objectives and Plans
Results of evaluation of business performance for the third medium-term objective period (at the end of the sixth year)
Report on the results of operations for the third medium-term objective period, and report on the status of achievement of medium-term objectives (at the end of the sixth year)
Results of Evaluation of Business Performance for the Third Medium-Term Objectives Period (FY 2016-31)
Report on the status of achievement of the mid-term goals, and the current status investigation sheet concerning education and research of faculties, graduate schools, etc. (fiscal year 2016-31)
Results of Evaluation of Business Performance for the Second Medium-Term Objectives Period
Report on the status of achievement of the mid-term goals, and the current status investigation sheet concerning education and research of faculties, graduate schools, etc.
Results of Evaluation of Business Performance for the First Medium-Term Objectives Period
Report on the status of achievement of the mid-term goals, and the current status investigation sheet concerning education and research of faculties, graduate schools, etc.
Results of evaluation of business performance during the mid-term target period (2004-2007)
Self-inspection and evaluation
As an autonomous organization, universities are required to check and evaluate the status of education and research, organization and administration, and facilities and equipment in order to improve the level of their education and research (self-inspection and evaluation), and to make the results public.
［Ehime University has established the “Basic Policy for Internal Quality Assurance of Education at Ehime University”, which stipulates basic matters such as responsibilities and implementation systems, in order to realize the educational philosophy stated in the Ehime University Charter, conduct self-inspection and evaluation of the quality of education and research activities and the level of student learning outcomes, and link the evaluation results to reforms and improvements. Ehime University has formulated the “Basic Policy for Internal Quality Assurance of Education at Ehime University,” which sets forth the basic items regarding the responsibilities and implementation system, etc., in order to link the results of evaluation to reform and improvement.
Self-assessment report
Institutional Accreditation of Universities
Article 109, paragraph 2 of the School Education Law stipulates that “The overall status of education and research, etc. shall be evaluated (certified evaluation) by a person (certified evaluation organization) certified by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology every period specified by a Cabinet Order.” The University is to undergo accreditation evaluation every seven years or less.
Ehime University underwent institutional evaluation by the National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Reform in 2007, 2014, and 2021, and was evaluated as “in conformity with the criteria for university evaluation”, meeting the standards set by the National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Reform.
Accreditation of Graduate Schools of Teaching
Article 109, paragraph 3 of the School Education Law stipulates that “a university that establishes a professional graduate school shall undergo accreditation evaluation of the curriculum, faculty organization, and other educational and research activities of said professional graduate school in light of the purpose of establishment of said professional graduate school, at intervals specified by a Cabinet Order. The accreditation is required to be taken every five years.
Ehime University’s Graduate School of Education (Graduate School of Education, Division of Advanced Education Practice) underwent accreditation evaluation of professional graduate schools in the academic years of 2003 and 2024, and was certified as being in compliance with the evaluation standards for graduate schools of teacher training by the National Institution for Teacher Training and Evaluation.
