Chiba Institute of Science Receives Top National Evaluation in MEXT's "National Student Survey"; Launches Education Reform Package "ABC Initiative" from Academic Year 2026

Chiba Institute of Science (Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture; President: Kazuo Fujimoto) received high praise for the quality of its education, ranking among the top nationally in numerous categories in the "National Student Survey" conducted by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) for the 2025 academic year.

To further advance these achievements and ensure more robust growth for each student, the university will launch a new education reform package, the "ABC Initiative," starting from the 2026 academic year.

This initiative is a unique educational reform program of the university that supports students' learning from the "enrollment," "during enrollment," and "graduation" stages, and consists of three pillars:

- ALIVE Project to revitalize learning
- BRIDGE Program to connect learning from high school to university
- CIPS Scheme to support outcomes in national examinations and employment

## Overview of the Education Reform Package "ABC Initiative"

### A: ALIVE Project (Learning Vitalization)
With the aim of transforming classrooms into "vibrant learning spaces," active learning-style classes based on cooperative learning will be deployed university-wide. This project will draw out students' independence and collaborative spirit, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for thriving in real society.

### B: BRIDGE Program (First-Year Education)
As a "bridge" to smoothly connect learning from high school to university, this program supports the establishment of necessary foundational skills and study habits in the first year. Through interdisciplinary learning experiences, students will deepen their understanding of specialized fields while developing critical thinking, collaboration, and self-growth capabilities.

### C: CIPS Scheme (Outcome Quality Assurance)
To achieve goals such as national qualifications, employment, and civil service examinations, progress management will be implemented using KGIs, KPIs, and KDIs. This scheme visualizes the learning outcomes of each student, steadily building towards successful outcomes like passing exams and securing employment.

## Towards Education Reform United by Faculty and Staff

The passion and collaboration of faculty and staff are indispensable for paving the way for each student's future. Chiba Institute of Science, united across all faculties and departments, will work towards the success of this "ABC Initiative" to further promote students' active learning and the development of human resources who can thrive in society.

### About Chiba Institute of Science

Chiba Institute of Science, with the philosophy of "a university for those who want to help people," offers specialized education in fields that contribute to people and society, such as medical care, crisis management, nursing, pharmacy, animal science, and aviation. The university is committed to fostering human resources who can thrive in society by creating an educational environment that supports the growth of each student.