Regarding the infection control measures for private universities due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the Japan Private University Association asks the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology to give guidance under a unified view that there are differences between the views of the national and local governments. I submitted a request.
According to the Japan Private University Federation, private universities have been trying to prevent infection by switching face-to-face classes online along with the spread of the new corona infection in 2020, but in April, an emergency declaration was declared in Tokyo, Kyoto Prefecture, and Osaka. It was announced to the prefecture and Hyogo prefecture.
At this time, while some local governments request that classes be conducted online in principle, the national government has decided to implement them with various ingenuity, and has maintained its stance of emphasizing face-to-face classes in the future within the university. There is confusion about what to do with the lessons.
For this reason, the request form requires private universities to have a unified view between the national and local governments when making requests and guidance, and to ensure that each university responds without confusion. ..
Furthermore, in order for students to attend face-to-face lessons with peace of mind, we are requesting new public support such as installing PCR testing equipment on university campuses and student dormitories.
