03_Undergraduate Program
Matters related to education, student support, and other academic services are discussed by the following committees and councils in the relevant educational organizations.
| [Page top] | [Faculty of Letters] | [Faculty of Education] | [Faculty of Law] | ||||
| [Faculty of Science] | [School of Medicine] | [School of Pharmacy] | [Faculty of Engineering] | ||||
| [School of Informatics] |
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Name of organization |
Organization members |
Major discussion topics
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| Faculty Council of the Faculty of Letters |
１.Chairperson (Dean of the Faulty of Letters) ２.Full-time professor, associate professor, lecturer, and assistant professor of humanities courses in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Studies ３.Person selected among the full-time professors, associate professors, lecturers, and assistant professors at the Kumamoto Innovative Development Organization, the Headquarters for Admissions and Education, the College of Cross-Cultural and Multidisciplinary Studies, the Eisei-Bunko Research Center, and the Research Center for Buried Cultural Properties, and deemed necessary by the Faculty Council according to the provision specified separately |
１.Topics on the formulation of the curriculum ２.Topics on the admission and graduation of students and the transfer of student status ３.Topics on the recognition of credits ４.Topics on the entrance examination |
| Educational Affairs Committee |
１. Chairperson |
１.Topics on the formulation of the curriculum ２.Topics on the admission and graduation of students ３.Topics on the recognition of credits |
| Entrance Examination Committee |
１. Chairperson |
１.Topics on the National Center Test for University Admissions ２.Topics on the faculty’s entrance examination ３.Topics on the faculty information session |
| Student Support Committee |
１.Chairperson ２.Members (person selected from each division) |
１.Topics on student support |
| International Exchange Committee |
１.Chairperson |
１.Topics on the dispatch and acceptance of international students |
| Public Relations and Informatization Promotion Committee |
１.Chairperson ２.Members (person selected from each division) |
１.Topics on public relations for the entrance examination ２.Topics on visiting lectures |
| FD Committee |
１.Chairperson ２.Members (person selected from each division) |
１.Topics on FD activities |
Name of organization
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Organization members |
Major discussion topics
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| Faculty Council of the Faculty of Education |
１.Chairperson (Dean of the Faulty of Education) ２.Full-time professor, associate professor, and lecturer of the Faculty of Education |
１.Topics on the formulation of the curriculum of the faculty ２.Topics on the admission, graduation, completion of the course of study, and enrollment of students, and on the conferment of degrees ３.Other topics on education and research in the faculty |
| Evaluation and FD Committee |
１.Chairperson ２.One of the Vice-Deans ３.One person selected from each course |
１.Topics on the formulation of basic policies on how to inspect and evaluate education and research activities ２.Topics on the implementation and announcement of the inspection and evaluation of education and research activities ３.Topics on the formulation and implementation of basic policies to improve the teaching ability of instructors ４.Topics on the formulation and implementation of basic policies to enhance the qualifications of students ５.Other topics referred by the Faculty Council, etc. |
| Educational Affairs Committee |
１.Chairperson ２.One person selected from each course |
１.Topics on the formulation of the curriculum ２.Topics on course registration ３.Topics on the transfer of student status ４.Topics on the improvement of educational conditions ５.Other topics referred by the Faculty Council, etc. |
| Welfare and Employment Committee |
１.Chairperson ２.One person selected from each course |
１.Topics on student life and activities ２.Topics on the discipline of students ３.Topics on the job placement of students ４.Other topics referred by the Faculty Council, etc. |
| Teaching Practice Committee |
１.Chairperson ２.One person selected from each course and one person from the Center for Educational Research and School Development |
１.Topics on the planning, implementation, and evaluation of teaching practice ２.Topics on the planning and implementation of care work practice, etc. ３.Other topics referred by the Faculty Council, etc. |
| Entrance Examination Committee |
１.Chairperson (Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Education) ２.Entrance Examination Committee member ３.Chairperson of the Educational Affairs Committee ４.One person recommended by the Educational Affairs Committee and approved by the Faculty Council ５.One person selected by the Faculty Council |
１.Topics on the planning and implementation of the selection of new students |
| Entrance Examination Expansion Committee |
１.Chairperson (Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Education) ２.Entrance Examination Committee member ３.Chairperson of the Educational Affairs Committee ４.One person recommended by the Educational Affairs Committee and approved by the Faculty Council ５.One person selected by the Faculty Council 6.One person selected from each course |
１.Topics on the planning and implementation of the selection of new students |
| Education Activity Promotion Committee |
１.Chairperson (Dean of the Faculty of Education) ２.Two Vice-Deans ３.Director of the Center for Educational Research and School Development ４.Chairperson of the Evaluation and FD Committee ５.One person selected from each academic course (teaching profession course, science course, humanities course, practical training course, and special-needs and school nursing education course) |
１.Topics on the planning and coordination of education projects as an organization ２.Topics on support for educational activities of groups and individuals ３.Other important matters on the promotion of educational activities |
| Elementary School Teacher Training Course Committee |
１.Chairperson (Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Education) ２.One person selected from each course that accepts students enrolled in the Elementary School Teacher Training Course ３.Several persons deemed necessary by the Chairperson |
１.Topics on the philosophy and objectives of the curriculum of the Elementary School Teacher Training Course ２.Topics on the medium- and long-term vision for the curriculum of the Elementary School Teacher Training Course ３.Topics on the approach to organizational education and research ４.Other topics referred by the Faculty Council, etc. |
| Junior High School Teacher Training Course Committee |
１.Chairperson (Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Education) ２.One person selected from each academic course (teaching profession course, science course, humanities course, and practical training course,) ３.Several persons deemed necessary by the Chairperson |
１.Topics on the philosophy and objectives of the curriculum of the Junior High School Teacher Training Course ２.Topics on the medium- and long-term vision for the curriculum of the Junior High School Teacher Training Course ３.Topics on the approach to organizational education and research ４.Other topics referred by the Faculty Council, etc. |
| Kindergarten Education Course Steering Committee |
１.Chairperson (Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Education) ２.Chairperson of the Educational Affairs Committee ３.Principal of the University Kindergarten ４.One person selected from each course where students taking the Kindergarten Education Course belong ５.Several persons deemed necessary by the Chairperson |
１.Matters on the operation of the curriculum related to the acquisition of a kindergarten teaching license ２.Matters on the curriculum of the course of study related to the acquisition of a kindergarten teaching license ３.Other topics referred by the Faculty Council, etc. |
Name of organization
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Organization members |
Major discussion topics
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| Faculty Council of the Faculty of Law |
１.Chairperson (Dean of the Faculty of Law) ２.Full-time professor, associate professor, lecturer, and assistant professor of law courses in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences who are in charge of education in the Faculty of Law (excluding those concurrently in charge of education in other faculties and schools) ３.Dean and Vice-Dean of the School of Law |
１.Topics on the admission, graduation, and completion of the course of study of students ２.Topics on the conferment of degrees ３.Other topics on education and research in the faculty |
| Educational and Student Affairs Committee |
１.Chairperson ２.Vice-Chairperson (for educational affairs and FD) ３.Vice-Chairperson (for students) ４.Four members |
１.Topics on the formulation of the curriculum ２.Topics on the recognition of credits, graduation of students, etc. ３.Topics on the welfare and guidance of students ４.Topics on FD |
| Entrance Examination and Public Relations Committee |
１.Chairperson ２.Vice-Chairperson ３.Five members |
１.Topics on the entrance examination ２.Topics on the operation and management of the website of the Faculty of Law ３.Topics on public relations |
| Career Support and Social Outreach Committee |
１.Chairperson ２.Two members |
１.Topics on support for career paths (job placement/promotion to higher education) ２.Topics on internships |
| Entrance Examination Planning and Essay Committee |
１.Chairperson ２.Vice-Chairperson ３.Three members |
１.Topics on essay test questions and interview materials for the entrance examination |
Name of organization
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Organization members |
Major discussion topics
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| Faculty Council of the Faculty of Science |
１.Chairperson (Dean of the Faculty of Science) ２.Full-time professor of science courses in the Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology ３.Full-time professor of science courses at the Center for Water Cycle, Marine Environment, and Disaster Management ４.Full-time professor of science courses at the Institute of Pulsed Power Science |
１.Topics on the admission, graduation, and completion of the course of study of students ２.Topics on the conferment of degrees ３.Topics on the expulsion and discipline of students ４.Other important matters on education and research in the faculty |
| Steering Council |
１.Chairperson ２.Vice-Chairperson ３.Members (one person selected from each department) |
１.Topics on the formulation of the curriculum and on classes ２.Topics on study guidance for students ３.Topics on the transfer of student status ４.Other topics on educational affairs |
| Educational Affairs Committee |
１.Chairperson ２.Vice-Chairperson ３.Members (one person selected from each department) |
１.Topics on the formulation of the curriculum and on classes ２.Topics on study guidance for students ３.Topics on the transfer of student status ４.Other topics on educational affairs |
| Student Committee |
１.Chairperson ２.Members (one person selected from each department other than the department from which the Chairperson has been selected) |
１.Topics on the obligation to serve as an instructor in charge of first-year students ２.Topics on the Student Council ３.Topics on the training camp for new students ４.Topics on the Tanabata Festival ５.Topics on sports events ６.Other topics on student activities |
| Entrance Examination Committee |
１.Chairperson ２.Vice-Chairperson ３.Members (one person selected from each department) |
１.Topics on the individual university academic achievement test ２.Topics on the entrance examination on recommendation ３.Other topics on the entrance examination |
| Public Relations Committee |
１.Chairperson ２.Members (one member selected from each department) |
１.Topics on the maintenance and management of the website of the Faculty of Science ２.Topics on the guide of the Faculty of Science ３.Topics on “Pure Science” ４.Topics on the newsletter of the Faculty of Science ５.Topics on the Open Campus ６.Other topics on public relations |
| FD Committee |
１.Chairperson ２.Members (one member selected from each department) |
１.Topics on class observation ２.Topics on FD lectures ３.Topics on FD training programs ４.Topics on student questionnaires ５.Other topics on FD |
| Job Placement Committee |
１.Chairperson ２.Members (one member selected from each department) |
１.Topics on job guidance ２.Topics on job placement seminars ３.Topics on the grasp of places of employment of students and schools where students have gone on to study ４.Topics on the management of the website related to job placement ５.Other topics on student career choices |
Name of organization
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Organization members |
Major discussion topics
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| Faculty Council of the School of Medicine |
Chairperson (Dean of the School of Medicine) |
１.Matters on the formulation of the curriculum ２.Matters on the admission, graduation, and enrollment of students, and on the conferment of degrees ３.Matters on the screening of candidates for the Director of the University Hospital and the Director of the Medical Library ４.Other important matters on education and research in the School of Medicine |
| School of Medicine Steering Council |
１.Chairperson (Dean of the School of Medicine) ２.Vice-Dean of the School of Medicine ３.Chair of the School of Medicine ４.Chair of the School of Health Care Sciences ５.Three professors of the School of Medicine ６.One professor from each course of the School of Health Sciences |
１.Topics on the future vision of the School of Medicine ２.Topics on the rules of the School of Medicine ３.Topics on the budget and account settlement of the School of Medicine ４.Topics on the entrance examination ５.Topics on the admission, graduation, and enrollment of students ６.Topics on the withdrawal, leave of absence, expulsion, rewards and punishments, and status of students ７.Topics on the admission, withdrawal, leave of absence, expulsion, completion of the course of study, and status of international students ８.Matters referred by the Faculty Council ９.Other topics on the operation of the School of Medicine |
| School of Medicine Council |
Chairperson (Dean of the School of Medicine) |
１.Topics on the screening of candidates for the Chair of the School of Medicine ２.Topics on the formulation of the draft of the curriculum of the School of Medicine ３.Topics on education in the School of Medicine ４.Matters referred by the Faculty Council ５.Other topics on the operation of the School of Medicine |
| School of Medicine Education and Educational Affairs Committee |
１.Five professors of basic science courses and five professors of clinical science courses who are selected by the Faculty Council ２.Four members selected from among the associate professors and lecturers ３. The Chairperson of the Medical Student Committee (except in cases where the person serving as the Chairperson of the Student Committee is elected in accordance with Item (1)) |
１.Topics on the formulation of the curriculum and on classes ２.Topics on study guidance for students ３.Topics on the admission, withdrawal, change of university, leave of absence, return to university, change of faculty/school, and graduation of students ４.Topics on non-degree students ５.Other topics on educational affairs |
| School of Medicine Student Committee |
１.Two full-time professors of basic science courses and two full-time professors of clinical science courses in the Faculty of Life Sciences who are in charge of education in the School of Medicine and who are selected by the Faculty Council ２.Two members selected from among the associate professors and lecturers ３.One full-time professor or associate professor at the Center for Medical Education and Research |
１.Topics on the welfare and guidance of students |
| School of Medicine Entrance Examination Committee |
１.Chairperson (Dean of the School of Medicine) ２.Chairperson of the School of Medicine ３.Chairperson of the School of Medicine Education and Educational Affairs Committee ４.One full-time professor or associate professor at the Center for Medical Education and Research ５.Three full-time professors of the Faculty of Life Sciences who are in charge of education in the School of Medicine and who are designated by the Dean of the School of Medicine |
１.Topics on screening methods and subjects for academic achievement tests ２.Topics on student application guidelines ３.Topics on the implementation policy of the entrance examination ４.Topics on the screening of successful candidates ５.Other matters deemed necessary for the entrance examination by the Chairperson |
| School of Health Sciences Council |
１.Chairperson (Chair of the School of Health Sciences) ２.Full-time professor, associate professor, lecturer, and assistant professor of the School of Health Sciences |
１.Topics on the formulation of the draft of the curriculum of the School of Health Sciences ２.Topics on education in the School of Health Sciences ３.Matters referred by the Faculty Council ４.Other topics on the operation of the School of Health Sciences |
| Health Sciences Steering Committee |
１.Chairperson (Dean of the Graduate School of Health Sciences) ２.Vice-Dean of the Graduate School of Health Sciences ３.Chair of each course ４.Person designated by the Dean of the Graduate School of Health Sciences ５.Chief of the Administrative Division of Life Sciences |
１.Topics on the management and operation of the Graduate School of Health Sciences and the School of Health Sciences ２.Topics on the agendas of the Health Sciences research department meeting, the Faculty Council of the Graduate School of Health Sciences meeting, and the School of Health Sciences meeting |
| School of Health Sciences Entrance Examination Committee |
１.Chairperson ２.Chair of the School of Health Sciences ３.One professor selected from each course (including the Chairperson) ４.Person designated by the Chair of the School of Health Sciences |
１.Topics on screening methods, subjects for academic achievement tests, student application guidelines, the implementation policy of the entrance examination, the screening of successful candidates, and other entrance examination-related matters |
| School of Health Sciences Educational Affairs Committee |
１.Chairperson ２.One member selected from each course (at the rank of lecturer or higher) |
１.Topics on event schedule ２.Topics on the formulation of the curriculum ３.Topics on classes and study guidance for students ４.Topics on credits and the completion of the course of study ５.Topics on international students ６.Topics on the evaluation and improvement of education ７.Other topics on educational affairs |
| School of Health Sciences Student Committee |
１.Chairperson ２.One member selected from each course (at the rank of lecturer or higher) |
１.Topics on the welfare and guidance of students |
| School of Health Sciences FD Committee |
１.Chairperson ２.One member selected from each course (at the rank of lecturer or higher) |
１.Topics on FD activities |
Name of organization
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Organization members |
Major discussion topics
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| Faculty Council of the School of Pharmacy |
１.Chairperson (Dean of the School of Pharmacy) ２.Full-time professor, associate professor, and lecturer of the Faculty of Life Sciences ３.Full-time professor, associate professor, and lecturer of the Department of Pharmacy, University Hospital 4.Full-time professor, associate professor, and lecturer at the Institute of Resource Development and Analysis 5.Full-time professor, associate professor, and lecturer at the Institute of Molecular Embryology and Genetics |
1. Admission and graduation of students |
| Academic Affairs Committee (for both undergraduate and graduate students) |
Chairperson |
１.Topics on education in the School of Pharmacy and the Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| Ministry of Education |
Chairperson |
１.Topics on education in the School of Pharmacy |
| Student Council (common to both faculties) |
Chairperson |
１.Topics on the student support |
| Entrance Examination Administration and Study Committee (common to the School of Pharmacy and the Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences) |
Chairperson (Vice-Chairperson of the former Entrance Examination Administration and Study Committee) |
１.Topics on the entrance examination |
Name of organization
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Organization members |
Major discussion topics
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| Faculty Council of the Faculty of Engineering |
１.Chairperson (Dean of the Faculty of Engineering) ２.Full-time professor of engineering courses in the Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology ３.Full-time professor of engineering courses at the Institute of Pulsed Power Science ４.Full-time professor at the Kumamoto Innovative Development Organization ５.Full-time professor of engineering courses at the Center for Water Cycle, Marine Environment, and Disaster Management ６.Full-time professor of engineering courses at the Magnesium Research Center ７.Full-time professor of engineering courses at the College of Cross-Cultural and Multidisciplinary Studies |
１.Matters on the admission, graduation, and completion of the course of study of students ２.Matters on the conferment of degrees ３.Matters on the expulsion and discipline of students ４.Other important matters on education and research in the Faculty of Engineering |
| Representative Committee |
１.Chairperson (Dean of the Faculty of Engineering) ２.Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Engineering ３.Chairperson of Departments or Course Director ４.Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Engineering (Vice-Dean of Research) 6.Chairperson of the Entrance Examination Implementation Committee 7.Chairperson of the Student Support Committee |
１.Topics on the establishment and revision of the rules of the Faculty of Engineering and other important rules ２.Topics on course of study, educational program and research facilities affiliated with the faculty ３.Topics on the entrance examination ４.Topics on the welfare and guidance of students ５.Topics on the side business of instructors ６.Topics on the budget of the Faculty of Engineering ７.Topics on future visions, including the medium-term plan and the annual plan ８.Topics on the acceptance of joint research with private and other organizations and contracted research 12.Other matters referred by the Faculty Council and Dean of the Faculty of Engineering |
| Steering Council |
１.Chairperson (Dean of the Faculty of Engineering) ２.Two Vice-Deans of the Faculty of Engineering ３.Chairs of departments |
１.Matters inquired by the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering ２.Topics on the planning for the operation of the Faculty of Engineering ３.Topics on the planning for the future vision of the Faculty of Engineering ４.Other topics on the liaison and coordination concerning the operation of the Faculty of Engineering |
| Manufacturing Project Steering Committee |
１.Chairperson (Dean of the Faculty of Engineering) ２.Two Vice-Deans of the Faculty of Engineering ３.Chairs of departments |
１.Consideration of the policy for implementing projects and project items ２.Provision of guidance and advice to the Manufacturing Project Expert Committee |
| Manufacturing Project Expert Committee |
１.Chairperson (Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Engineering) ２.One person from each department ３.One person from the Technical Division |
１.Public advertisement for class improvement/curriculum expansion projects, student independent study/idea implementation projects, and other projects, and the review and screening of the projects ２.Planning of the Mono Kuri Challenge Contest, and the public advertisement, exhibition, and screening for the contest ３.Planning and holding of Project X |
| Education Committee |
１.Chairperson (Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Engineering) ２.One person from each department, and One from courses ３.Chairperson of the Educational Affairs ４.Chairperson of the FD Committee ５.Chairperson of the Student Support Committee ６.Chairperson of the Entrance Examination Implementation Committee ７.Chairperson of the Job Placement Liaison Committee |
１.Formulation of the third medium-term objective/medium-term plan related to the Faculty of Engineering, and the revision of the objective ２.Promotion of the Cooperative Education Program for the Development of Innovative Manufacturing ３.Measures to prevent a decrease in the number of students who take the entrance examination in association with the lack of interest in science and engineering and a declining birthrate ４.Measures to support the safety of the lives of students and their independent extracurricular activities ５.Consideration of the educational methods for global expansion special programs |
| Educational Affairs Committee |
１.Chairperson (professor selected by the Faculty Council) ２.Members (one person from each department) ３.One member (one person from the Technical Division) |
１.Topics on the formulation of the curriculum and on classes ２.Topics on study guidance for students ３.Topics on the transfer of student status ４.Other matters on educational affairs |
| Class Improvement FD Committee |
１.Chairperson (professor selected by the Faculty Council) ２.Members (one person from each department) |
１.Topics on various FD activities ２.Topics on the implementation of the Mono Kuri Challenge Contest ３.Topics on international conferences concerning engineering education ４.Topics on university education cooperation symposiums ５.Other topics on FD |
| Student Support Committee |
１.Chairperson (professor selected by the Faculty Council) ２.Members (one person from each department and one from courses)
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１.Topics on the operation of the student counseling room ２.Topics on support for the activities of the Student Association, the Sports Festival, and the Exploration of Dream and Science event ３.Planning, preparation, and implementation of the Exploration of Dream and Science event ４.Other topics on student support |
| International Student Support Committee |
１.Chairperson (professor selected by the Faculty Council) ２.Members (one person selected from each department) |
１.Topics on the acceptance and dispatch of short-term international students ２.Topics on international exchange programs conducted on a university-wide basis and conducted individually by the Faculty of Engineering ３.Topics on recommendations for various scholarships for international students 4. Other topics on support for international students |
| Entrance Examination Implementation Committee |
１.Chairperson (professor selected by the Faculty Council) ２.Members (one person from each department and one from courses) |
１.Topics on the implementation of the general and special entrance examinations ２.Topics on the Faculty of Engineering information session and the Open Campus ３.Topics on the visits to high schools and colleges of technology ４.Other topics on the entrance examination |
| Job Placement Liaison Committee |
１.Chairperson (professor selected by the Faculty Council) ２.Members (one person from each department) |
１.Topics on support for job placement of students enrolled in the Faculty of Engineering |
Name of organization
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Organization members |
Major discussion topics
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| Faculty Council of the School of Informatics |
１.Chairperson (Dean of the School of Informatics) 2. Full-time professors, associate professors, lecturers, and assistant professors of law in the Graduate School of Social and Cultural Sciences 3. Full-time professors, associate professors, lecturers, and assistant professors of engineering in the Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology 4. Full-time professors, associate professors, lecturers, and assistant professors of Medicine in the Faculty of Life Sciences 5.Full-time professor, associate professor, and lecturer at the Institute of Molecular Embryology and Genetics |
1. Matters related to student expulsion and disciplinary action |
| Board of Representitive |
1. Chairperson (Dean of School of Informatics) |
1. Matters related to the establishment, revision, or abolition of the regulations and other important rules 2. Matters related to the establishment, revision, or abolition of educational programs and courses 3. Matters related to entrance examinations 4. Matters related to the welfare and guidance of students 5. Budgetary matters 6. Matters related to future plans such as mid-term and annual plans 7. Matters related to planning and drafting for the management of the university's academic center 8. Other matters referred by the Faculty Council or the Dean of the School of Informatics |
| Ministry of Education |
1. Chairperson (Professor) |
1. Matters related to the course of curriculum and classes |
| Student Council |
1. Chairperson (Professor) |
1.Matters related to student counseling |
| Entrance Examination Administration and Study Committee |
1. Chairperson (Professor) |
1. Matters related to the general and special selections |
