The Japan Association of National Universities puts the interests of students first in selecting those who are eligible for free higher education and the schools that are being promoted by the government so as not to hinder the freedom of choice, and the autonomy and independence of the university. Issued a statement calling for respect for.
According to the Japan Association of National Universities, the statement was issued in the name of President Juichi Yamagiwa (President of Kyoto University).We greatly support and welcome the government's announcement of the "New Economic Policy Package" in December 2017 to promote the reduction of tuition fees and the expansion of benefit-type scholarships for children who really need support. Expressed his intention to do so.
He has shown a certain understanding that it is necessary to ensure fairness as long as a large amount of tax is put in to set the requirements for the people to be supported and the schools to be supported.
However, he said that there are a wide variety of fields that students want to study and professions that they want to get in the future, and in setting requirements, we respected the wishes of these students as much as possible and requested consideration not to hinder their freedom of choice.
In addition, in order for national universities to support the development of regions and countries and fulfill the important mission of leading the world, the establishment of requirements will not impair autonomy and independence regarding the development of diverse education. I strongly urge you to keep this in mind.
reference:[Japan Association of National Universities] Free higher education (reduction of burden) (statement)
