Newsletter Vol.3,September2017

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1 UniversityMobilityinAsiaandthePacific(UMAP) Newsletter Vol.3,September2017 UMAPhasbenpromotingmobilityofuniversitystudentsandfacultiesintheAsia-Paci c regionsince1991.startingfrom2016,ourcommemorative25thanniversary,umap wouldliketoperiodicalyinformthegeneralpublicandourpatronsaboutour activitiesthroughthisnewsleter. isisueofthenewsletercoverstheperiod fromjanuary2017toaugust2017. Exchangestudentsin SummerProgram2017,Japan What s Inside? 1.UMAPSummerProgram 2017 DoortoJapan.1 2.InternationalForum - TrendsandProspectsof StudentMobilityandSupportintheAsia-Paci cregion.5 3.InternationalWorkshop.7 4.HighlightsoftheSecondUMAPBoardM eting UMAPActivitiesin2017from MarchtoSeptember MembershipUpdate.10 7.UpcomingEvents.10 8.AboutUMAP.11

2 1. UMAP Summer Door to Taking place at Toyo University and Niigata University from August 14 27, UMAP Summer Program 2017 has come to an end. With the participation of 22 exchange students from 5 countries (, Myanmar, Philippines, Taiwan and Thailand) together with Japanese facilitators, the program was a tremendous success. Choosing the theme Doors to Japan - History and Presence of Japanese Culture, Society and the Environment, UMAP Summer Program 2017 strived to be a bridge between international students and authentic Japanese culture. The two-week program had two phases, with the first week held at Toyo University in Tokyo. The second phase was held at Niigata University in Niigata Prefecture. 1. Program s Agenda UMAP Summer Program 2017 included various lectures and field trips aiming at showcasing the past and present of Japan. The program was successful in delivering contemporary and ancient images of Japan to international students. Following is the itinerary of the UMAP Summer Program st week at Toyo University Date Program Place Orientation A101, Building Aug Lecture 1: Characteristics of the Japanese Language (Japanese Class) A101,Building 10 Tue Field Trip (Tokyo Fire Department: Learn Safe Management in Earthquakes & Natural Disasters in Japan) Asakusa area 16-Aug Wed 17-Aug Thu 18-Aug Fri 19-Aug Sat 20-Aug Sun Field trip in Asakusa Lecture 2 & 3: A101,Building 10 - Japanese and Life Style of the Japanese A101,Building 10 - The Roots of Japanese Culture and its influence on the Modern Society - Intentionality of the Japanese Yokohama area Field Trip (Cupnoodle Museum and Yokohama area) Extracurricular room 2 Japanese Tradition Experience (Tea Ceremony & Koto) Building Commemorative Hall Building 8 Field Trip (Yanesen area) and lunch Yanesen area Lecture 4: History of Japanese Lifestyle 3301, Building 3 Lecture 5: Modern Japanese Lifestyle 3301,Building 3 Lecture 6&7: Meeting with Business people who work in Japan 8301,Building 8 Field Trip (Shibuya area) Shibuya area Lecture 8 & 9: 3601, Building 3 - Presentation about culture of own country and comparison with Japanese culture Closing Ceremony (Photo shooting, acceptance of the certification and filling out a survey) ECZ,Building 8 Check-out in Tokyo I-House 2 nd week at Niigata University Date Program Place 20-Aug Check in-hotel in Niigata Art Hotel Sun Opening Ceremony and Brief Orientation at KENTO meeting room KENTO meeting room 21-Aug Lecture: Japan's Experiences in International Development Cooperation by Prof. Haruo Miyata Classroom F373 Mon Meeting with a former JOCV (Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteer) to listen to her experiences in Tanzania F373 Lecture: Japanese Management by Prof. Takashi Sakikawa F Aug Visit to the Tsubame Industrial Materials Museum to see the traditional industry adjusting itself to the Tsubame Industrial Tue contemporary world Materials Museum 23-Aug Lecture: Civil Society and Civic Movement in Japan by Prof. Akira Sawamura F373 Wed Visit to Saito's Villa to see the case of conservation of a historical building by civil movements Saito's Villa 24-Aug Lecture: Experiences from Regional Disaster Prevention by Prof. Hiroshi Fukuoka F373 Thu Visit to natural disaster-related areas, Orataru Museum and a few other places in former Yamakoshi Village. Former Yamakoshi Village 25-Aug Fri Lecture: Environmental Pollution during the 1960's and Efforts Made after that by Prof. Haruo Miyata F373 Former Showa Denko Departure from the Hotel by Niigata University bus for visits to the former pollution source (in the Kanose Chemical Plant 26-Aug morning) and a lecture by a Minamata Disease Witness at the Niigata Minamata Disease Museum (in and Niigata Minamata Sat the afternoon) Disease Museum in Toyosaka Closing Ceremony (Photo shooting, acceptance of the certification and filling out survey) Art Hotel UMAP Newsletter Vol. 3 Page 1

3 Program 2017 Japan 2. UMAP Summer Program at Toyo University For some exchange students, UMAP Summer Program 2017 marked their first time to visit Japan. On August 14, the UMAP Summer Program started out with a warm welcome at the International House of Toyo University. During the week that followed, the 22 exchange students and their Japanese facilitators attended lectures on Toyo s campus on the Japanese language, Japanese lifestyles, the roots of Japanese, and Tokyu Railway, a Japanese railway company. The program also included lots of field trips to exciting places in Tokyo, such as Asakusa, Yokohama, Yanesen, and Shibuya. Experiencing Japanese language, lifestyles, and cuisine first hand made a huge impression on the students. Every place they visited gave them another reason to fall in love with Tokyo. Experiencing the tea ceremony with Wagashi Japanese traditional sweets Japanese students teaching international students how to play Koto, a traditional Japanese musical instrument Field trip to Cupnoodles Museum, where the students made their own noodles International students praying at Senso-temple in Asakusa Page 2 UMAP Newsletter Vol. 3

4 1. UMAP Summer Door to 3. UMAP Summer Program at Niigata University To further enrich and diversify the students experiences in Japan, UMAP Summer Program 2017 was also organized at Niigata University in Niigata Prefecture. Travelling to Niigata, UMAP s students rode a Shinkansen (bullet train) for the first time. At Niigata University, the students had lectures in business, international development, sociology, disaster prevention, and environmental protection by distinguished professors. The students also participated in a number of field trips, where they gained lots of practical knowledge and hands-on experience in traditional industries, adaptation of historical values in today s world, and disaster preparation. The field trips brought to life what the students learned in lectures at Niigata University. Opening ceremony in Niigata (Welcome statement by Prof. Sato, Director, Global Educaiton Center, Niigata University) Lecture on her internatinoal development cooperation in Tanzania in as a Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteer (JOCV) and currently in Rwanda as an NGO member. Welcome statement by Prof. Takahashi, President of Niigata University and Chair, UMAP Japan Committee Outlet of the waste water from the chemical plant that discharged waste water into a river without any treatment Tsubame Industrial Museum UMAP Newsletter Vol. 3 Page 3

5 Program 2017 Japan 4. Participants voices My most memorable experience is playing Koto. The sound is beautiful and let me feel the Japanese style and culture. Japanese supporters are very helpful and kind. They always help me if I have any question and patient to answer. Enjoy! Feel free and happy in the program. Phone Lin Mae Fah Luang University, Thailand You guys should join this program as it is one of a kind! There are so many similarities and differences between and Japan. Japanese are very creative and they always think of the future even if it takes a long time. Shibuya has been planned to be seen years ahead. Cherlyn Chang Mei Ling Taylor's University, I was integrated in Japanese daily life and had a lot of fun with the excellent Having high quality lectures, trips and culture experiences just in 2 weeks was a really unforgettable and valuable memory. students from Asia. It s not a long program, but it s worth enough to experience foreign life without high cost. Pei-Chin Pai Soochow University, Taiwan 5. Summer Program 2018 Preparations are underway for UMAP Summer Program 2018 i to be held in Thailand. The program is scheduled for two weeks, and it will be hosted by three Thai universities (Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok University, King Mongkut s University of Technology Thonburi), and the Office of Higher Education, Thailand. The main theme of the program will be Global Citizenship and it is aiming for a total of 50 participants, including both international and local students. All local expenses will be covered by the four organizations. The program will focus on Thai culture, society, and environment. Through numerous art and cultural outings in both Bangkok and Ayutthaya, students will be able to experience many sides of Thailand during the summer program. Page 4 UMAP Newsletter Vol. 3

6 2. International Forum on Student Mobility and Suppor On August 18 and 19, 2017 UMAP, in collaboration with Japan Association for International Student Education (JAISE), held the UMAP International Forum 2017 at Toyo University (Tokyo, Japan). More than 180 professors, scholars, government officials, and other delegates from throughout the Asia-Pacific region attended the Forum discussing Trends and Prospects of Student Mobility and Support in the Asia-Pacific Region. 1. Program s Schedule 8.18 (Fri) Interna onal Forum (at 125 Commemora ve Hall, on 7 th floor of Building #8) 13:10 ~ Registra on 13:30 ~ 13:50 Opening Remarks Mr. Yuichi Inoue (Director, Student Support and Exchange Division, Higher Educa on Bureau, Ministry of Educa on, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT)) Dr. Noor Azlan Ghazali (Chairperson of UMAP; Vice Chancellor of Universi Kebangsaan (UKM)) Dr. Sachihiko Kondo (President, JAISE, Prof. Osaka University) Prof. Kazuo Takahashi (Vice-President, Toyo University) 13:50 ~ 16:05 Keynote Speeches 1. Analyzing Big Data in Student Mobility Dr. Chris ne Farrugia, Deputy Head of Research, Ins tute of Interna onal Educa on (IIE) 2. Quan ta ve Development and Quality Enhancement in Mobility in Asia and the Pacific Prof. Christopher Ziguras, President, Interna onal Educa on Associa on of Australia (IEAA) 3. Learning Beyond Borders: Na onal Agenda for Inspiring Mobility Ms. Jacquelyn Hoult, Director, Communica ons, Canadian Bureau for Interna onal Educa on (CBIE) 16:05 ~ 16:30 Break 16:30 ~ 17:50 Panel Discussion, topic: Future Agenda of Student Mobility in Asia and the Pacific; Role of UMAP and Other University Networks Panelists: Dr. Imran Ho Abdullah, Universi Kebangsaan (UKM) Ms. Lily Freida M. Milla, Esq., Director, Interna onal Affairs Staff, Commission on Higher Educa on, Philippines Dr. Kazuo Kuroda, Waseda University Dr. Yuto Kitamura, University of Tokyo Dr. Hiroshi Ota, Hitotsubashi University Dr. Taiji Ho a, Hiroshima University 17:50 ~ Closing Remarks Prof. Makio Takemura, President of Toyo University, Secretary General of UMAP Interna onal Secretariat 2. Keynote Speeches From left to right: 1. Professor Christopher Ziguras, President, the International Education Association of Australia (IEAA) on Quantitative Development and Quality 2. Dr. Christine Farrugia, Deputy Head of Research, Institute of International Education (IIE) on Analyzing Big Data in Student Mobility ; 3. Ms. Jacquelyn Hoult, Director, Communications, Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) on Learning Beyond Borders: National Agenda for Inspiring Mobility UMAP Newsletter Vol. 3 Page 5

7 Trends and Prospects of t in the Asia-Pacific Region. In their keynote addresses, Prof. Christopher Ziguras (the International Education Association of Australia; RMIT University), Dr. Christine Farrugia (Institute of International Education (IIE)) and Ms. Jacquelyn Hoult (Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE)) shared their experiences and perspectives on student mobility. 3. Panel Discussion Following the keynote speeches there was a panel discussion on Future Development of UMAP. In an open and amicable atmosphere, the esteemed panel shared innovative ideas and had a fruitful discussion on 1) Benefits that university networks (such as UMAP) have been providing to our student mobility in Asia and the Pacific, 2) Challenges/limitations those university networks are facing, 3) How we can develop sustainable programs through those university networks, 4) How we should invite possible new members to our university networks, Plenary of the International Forum Panel Discussion Speech by Chairman of Toyo University at the Reception For presentation slides, please refer to Page 6 UMAP Newsletter Vol. 3

8 3. International Workshop on August 19, Workshop (August 19) On the morning of August 19, the UMAP International Forum continued with workshops on Why UMAP? ; Meet UMAP Members ; Good Practice of Education and Employability with Career Design. Highlighting ideas made in the International Forum, positioning UMAP in the region, and mapping out UMAP s journey of development, the workshops engaged 60 delegates in defining UMAP s current challenges, showcasing UMAP s strengths, and proposing initiatives for growth. In Workshop Room 1, Deputy Secretary of UMAP IS. Prof. Ashizawa presented UMAP s advantages to UMAP members and prospective UMAP member universities Two UMAP ambassadors, Dr. Min-Ling Yang (left) and Prof. Akira Ninomiya (right) delivered speeches in Why UMAP? in which they analyzed UMAP s values, explored UMAP s opportunities and challenges, and discussed prospects of student mobility and UMAP s future direction. The workshops not only examined different angles of student mobility, but also facilitated the exchange of insightful views for helping youth prepare for their future careers. 2. Excursion to Edo Museum During the afternoon of August 19, the International Forum concluded with a trip to Edo-Tokyo Museum. UMAP would like to sincerely thank everyone who joined us for the UMAP International Forum. Because of your attendance and active participation, the UMAP International Forum 2017 was a huge success. In Workshop Room 2, Executive Director of UMAP IS, Prof. Sekiyama presented Career Development Program for foreign Students in Japan administered by MEXT, Japan For presentation slides and pictures of the event, please refer to the following links: UMAP Newsletter Vol. 3 Page 7

9 4. Highlights of the 2nd UMAP Board Meeting 2017 The 2nd UMAP Board Meeting was convened on August 17 at Toyo University Group photo with UMAP Board Members 1. Revision of the Pledge of Agreement aiming to increase the number of exchange students Board Members agreed to amend The Pledge of Agreement for student exchange programs. These modifications will enable participating universities to use the UMAP network more flexibly, and more and more exchange students will be able to study abroad through various programs in many countries/territories. The following changes will go into effect on January 1, 2018 without each participating university signing the new revised Agreement. Even though the basic number of exchange students under Program A(Multilateral Exchange Programs) is two per semester, universities will be allowed to send additional students if they accept more than two exchange students in a given semester. These provisions do not preclude bilateral agreements made between any two participating universities that hope to exchange more students. Participating universities will be able to send or accept students to Program B (Bilateral Student Exchange Programs) and/or Program C (Super Short-Term Programs) before they participate in Program A. The template of the Agreement is available on UMAP website ( Home >For Prospective Members, please feel free to contact the UMAP International Secretariat. 2. Establishment of online system for students connection under UMAP in 2018 New online system for student connection will be established in fall The system is necessary for enhancing the transparency and accountability of UMAP programs. Online meetings with Korea, Japan, and Taiwan were launched to discuss the outlines of the system. Chairman of UMAP(right) and Secretary General of UMAP IS(left) 3. Scholarship for exchange students for UMAP exchange students in 2017 Ministry of Education in Taiwan and Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) in Japan provide special scholarships of USD700~750 per month to inbound/outbound students to/from their country/territory for one half long exchange programs in Details for 2018 will be announced after the end of December 2017 on the UMAP website. Page 8 UMAP Newsletter Vol. 3

10 5. UMAP Activities in 2017 (from March to September 2017) 1. Participation in the APAIE 2017 Conference & Exhibition On March 20-23, 2017, UMAP participated in the APAIE 2017 Conference & Exhibition in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. UMAP set up a booth to promote its activities, and two research groups selected as UMAP Research NET 2016 recipients presented the interim results of their research projects. 2. APQN Conference 2017 On May 26, 2017, Prof. Ashizawa, Deputy Secretary-General of UMAP IS was invited by former Deputy Secretary General, Prof. Angela Hou to give a presentation on UMAP programs to the participants of the Asia-Pacific Quality network (APQN) 2017 in Moscow, Russia. 3. NAFSA Conference & Exhibition 2017 On May 29 to June 2, 2017, Prof. Ashizawa, Deputy Secretary-General of UMAP IS, along with representative members from the UMAP Japan National Committee participated in the NAFSA Conference in Los Angeles, U.S.A. They manned a booth and gave a briefing session on UMAP programs to an audience of 50 people. 4. 6th APEC Conference On September 6th, 2017, Dr. Takashi Sekiyama, Executive Director of UMAP IS, was invited as a guest speaker to the 6th APEC Conference on Cooperation in Higher Education which was held in Vladivostok, Russia. During the plenary session, there was a discussion of new challenges and opportunities for higher education in the Asia-Pacific region. The conference was an excellent opportunity to strongly appeal for further exchange participation from non-umap member countries. 5. EAIE 2017 Conference and Exhibition 6th APEC Conference On September 12-15th, UMAP hosted a booth and presented its programs. In addition, UMAP had meetings with delegates from USA, Australia, Canada, Chile, India, New Zealand, Russia, and other eligible countries to encourage them to join UMAP programs. 6. Publication of UMAP at A Glance In October 2017, UMAP IS released the booklet UMAP at A Glance to present an overview of UMAP. Concise as UMAP at A Glance may be, it is expected to be helpful in escalating UMAP s public relations and enhancing its brand image. For a landscape of UMAP, please refer to the booklet at this link: 7. Release of UMAP s promotional video On October 11, 2017, a promotional video by UMAP IS was released. The video provides a short introduction of UMAP, UMAP s programs, and messages of UMAP alumni from various countries. The video can be found on our our YouTube Channel at UMAP Newsletter Vol. 3 Page 9

11 6. Membership Update Twenty-two universities signed THE PLEDGE OF AGREEMENT between February and September Name of the University Country Universi Sains Islam (USIM) Chiba University Japan Universi Sains Gakushuin University Japan Universi Teknikal Melaka Nagoya University of Foreign Studies Japan Universi Teknologi (UTM) Osaka Jogakuin University Japan Universi Utara Showa Women's University Japan University of Malaya Chonnam Na onal University Korea Kalinga State University Philippines Kyungpook Na onal University Korea Lyceum-Northwestern University Philippines Interna onal Islamic University Surigao del Sur State University Philippines (IIUM) CTBC Financial Management College Taiwan Universi Pahang Shu-Te University Taiwan Universi Sabah (UMS) Ramkhamhaeng University Thailand 7. Upcoming Events (from October 2017 to March 2018) 1. Participation of UMAP delegates in AIEC From October 10-13, 2017, UMAP plans to attend the 31st annual Australian International Education Conference (AIEC), which will be held in Hobart, Tasmania. The theme is Embracing Diversity, and the program will feature world leading experts, unique social events and an exhibition. 2. Participation in the CBIE s 51st Annual Conference From November 19-22, 2017, UMAP members will attend the 51st annual conference hosted by Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada to recruit Canada to become a full member of UMAP. *For more details of the event: 3. Sharing UMAP students records as alumni UMAP plans to share previous UMAP participants records as alumni on the UMAP website. National Secretariats are encouraged to support UMAP International Secretariat in creating UMAP s promotional tools such as videos featuring UMAP students. 4. Participation in the APAIE 2018 Conference & Exhibition UMAP is planning to attend the APAIE (Asia-Pacific Association for International Education) 2018 Conference from March 25-28, 2018, in Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. All members/nonmembers will be invited to UMAP s session during the conference. *For more details of the event: Page 10 UMAP Newsletter Vol. 3

12 8. About UMAP Who we are? UMAP is the acronym for the University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific. We are an international association of government and non-government representatives of the higher education (university) sector in the Asia-Pacific region. We were founded in 1991 and comprise 35 countries/territories with over 570 participating universities. Our aim is for university students and staff to achieve better understanding of the cultural, economic and social systems of other countries by promoting mobility of university students and staff. What we do? UMAP has been administrating the following student exchange programs and providing research funds to selected research projects by UMAP members. The programs are open to both undergraduate and post-graduate students. 1. Multilateral Student Exchange Program [UME] (One or two semesters long) - Program A Tuition: Participating universities are expected to consider a tuition waiver policy for exchange students for Program A. 2. Bilateral Student Exchange Program [UBE] (One or two semesters long) - Program B Tuition: Conditions for the waiver/non-waiver of tuition fees will depend on the host universities 3. Super Short-Term Programs [SSTP] (One to eight weeks long) - Program C Tuition: Conditions for the waiver/non-waiver of tuition fees will depend on the host universities 4. UMAP Summer Program The UMAP Summer Program is a special summer program during 1 to 8 weeks provided by UMAP. Place and content of the program differs every year depending on the organizer of the program. It started in 2016 as UMAP Discovery Camp 2016 (UDC2016) in Philippines. UMAP Summer Program 2017 was held in Japan with the theme Doors to Japan - History and Presence of Japanese Culture, Society and the Environment. For 2018 s UMAP Summer Program, it will be held in Thailand. 5. UMAP Research Net UMAP Research Net (URN) is a project that aims to promote research networks in the region by groups of two or more researchers from different UMAP affiliated universities who share common research interests. UMAP is providing research funds to selected research projects that are relevant to the goals of UMAP. UCTS UMAP Credit Transfer Scheme UMAP has its own credit transfer scheme called the UMAP Credit Transfer Scheme (UCTS), which was developed to simplify the process of transferring credits earned in UMAP Programs. *Download UCTS Guidebook If you have any questions, please contact UMAP International Secretariat (UMAP IS). UMAP IS (Toyo University, Tokyo, Japan) Website : Tel: Fax: umap-is@umap.org Address: c/o Toyo University, Hakusan, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo Japan UMAP Newsletter Vol. 3 Page 11