A rock lands in still waters

Article Abstract:

From April 2001 Japanese universities will have increased freedom as they will no longer be under the direct control of the Ministry of Education. However, they will be subject to regional overseers who could make cuts.

Education and state, Social policy

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Sun sets on old public way: a new managerial cost-cutting culture is coming to Japan's universities

Article Abstract:

Initial steps are being taken towards removing Japan's universities from their exclusive links with the national government and the ministry of education. The government aims to establish modern business structures within the management of universities, setting up regional boards of overseers.

Management, Schools, Higher education, College administration, Higher education and state

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Japanese courts asked to step in to prevent closure

Article Abstract:

Hagi International University, a small private university in Japan's Yamaguchi prefecture, has filed for debt relief and protection from creditors in the Tokyo District Court, becoming the latest victim of increasing competition for undergraduate students in Japan. The university, which has liabilities of Y3.7 bil, blamed declining enrolments for its financial predicament.

Japan, Financial management, Colleges & Universities, Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Colleges and universities, Private Colleges, Finance, Company financing, Private universities and colleges, Educational aspects

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