2024 Volume 46 Issue 1 Pages 89-91
The concluding symposium of the themed research project presented a diverse range of perspectives, building upon prior discussions concerning human resource development within university education, management, and program design. Particularly noteworthy were insights about integrating practical expertise that addresses on-site challenges into course curricula, establishing collaborative learning mechanisms through practical exercises, and implementing institutional research practices guided by research questions. These insights hold significant value for the field of university education and management.
This paper endeavors to provide insights while contemplating future research endeavors, with a particular focus on the “evaluation” phase in program development from an educational system standpoint. In the context of the continued implementation of the program, it is crucial to systematically demonstrate both the learning outcomes of students and the educational achievements of the program as compelling evidence to secure budgetary and personnel resources.
Additionally, the paper explores the potential for conceptualizing and implementing a comprehensive professional development system through flexible collaboration across diverse environments for human resource development in university education and management. As an exemplary emerging case, Ritsumeikan University has initiated a training program where staff spearhead the planning, design, and management as an integral aspect of the Business Reform Actualization Project. Ideally, fostering opportunities for self-directed and collaborative learning among university staff should be loosely connected with external programs, ensuring a reciprocal process, and functioning as a system that transcends institutional boundaries.
