University Policy and Management on Campus at National Universities

Abstract

University campus is a foundational space for teaching and research in higher education institutions. The campuses of national universities in Japan are located across the country and considered as a knowledge center within their respective communities. The policy and management of the campuses so far have been concentrating on improving their space and quality; however, the concept of campus will require transformation in the future in terms of management due to societal changes as well as the changing roles of national universities. This paper aims to develop a new theoretical framework for campus management at Japanese national universities, by reviewing previous studies and emerging models for university campuses in other developed nations.