Report on the 1st "Open Campus Staff Summit (OSS)": 50 Student Staff Members Gathered from 13 Schools Nationwide
MindShare Inc. successfully held the 1st "Open Campus Staff Summit (OSS)" on March 2, 2026. 50 student staff members from 13 schools nationwide gathered to share know-how and challenges in open campus operations through keynote speeches and group work, reaffirming the role and value of student staff.
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MindShare Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Yoshimasa Imai), which provides marketing support in the school sector, is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the "1st Open Campus Staff Summit" held on Monday, March 2, 2026.
On the day of the event, enthusiastic student staff gathered from across the country, including Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Aichi, Hyogo, and Okayama. A keynote speech by Mr. Shibuya on the theme of "The Role and Value of Student Staff" was delivered, and presentations on advanced initiatives from various schools were given. In the subsequent group work and social gathering, participants shared their daily operational concerns and expertise, transcending school and regional boundaries. It was an extremely dense and valuable time to co-create the future of open campuses and the student staff who play an active role in them.
■ Questionnaire Results / Participant Voices
In the questionnaire conducted after the event, many participants highly evaluated the student-led open campus operations and the specific initiatives of each university. In particular, targeted planning such as night open campuses and initiatives where students take the lead in communicating the university's appeal attracted interest as examples they wanted to adopt at their own universities.
Participants shared the following comments:
・"I felt that when student staff take the lead, the perspective of faculty and staff is also updated."
・"I definitely want to incorporate new types of planning, such as night open campuses."
・"By learning about the initiatives of other universities, I gained concrete hints for improving our own university's open campus."
・"I reaffirmed that the enthusiasm of the students is high, and their activities influence the lives of prospective students."
・"All the student initiative presentations were very helpful, and there were many ideas I wanted to adopt at my own university."
Furthermore, regarding future events, requests were received such as "I want it to be held multiple times a year" and "I want more opportunities for discussion involving faculty and staff," raising expectations for it as a continuous platform for exchange.
■ Special Lecture (Lecturer: Daisuke Shibuya, Hokkaido Musashi Women's University and Junior College)
Lecture Theme: "The Role and Value of Student Staff"
Mr. Daisuke Shibuya from Hokkaido Musashi Women's University and Junior College was invited as a lecturer. He delivered a practical organizational theory based on a field perspective, on the theme of "The Role and Value of Student Staff."
In the lecture, he explained specific methods and the importance of verbalization, from the original role of staff, which goes beyond mere operational assistance, to how to build a "strong organization" with shared aspirations. The participating students seemed to re-recognize the social and educational value of their activities, and during the Q&A session after the lecture, questions were continuously raised from the audience. The sight of students eagerly questioning Mr. Shibuya to grasp hints for solving their individual school's challenges was very keen, and their deep passion for learning left a strong impression.
On the day of the event, enthusiastic student staff gathered from across the country, including Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Aichi, Hyogo, and Okayama. A keynote speech by Mr. Shibuya on the theme of "The Role and Value of Student Staff" was delivered, and presentations on advanced initiatives from various schools were given. In the subsequent group work and social gathering, participants shared their daily operational concerns and expertise, transcending school and regional boundaries. It was an extremely dense and valuable time to co-create the future of open campuses and the student staff who play an active role in them.
■ Questionnaire Results / Participant Voices
In the questionnaire conducted after the event, many participants highly evaluated the student-led open campus operations and the specific initiatives of each university. In particular, targeted planning such as night open campuses and initiatives where students take the lead in communicating the university's appeal attracted interest as examples they wanted to adopt at their own universities.
Participants shared the following comments:
・"I felt that when student staff take the lead, the perspective of faculty and staff is also updated."
・"I definitely want to incorporate new types of planning, such as night open campuses."
・"By learning about the initiatives of other universities, I gained concrete hints for improving our own university's open campus."
・"I reaffirmed that the enthusiasm of the students is high, and their activities influence the lives of prospective students."
・"All the student initiative presentations were very helpful, and there were many ideas I wanted to adopt at my own university."
Furthermore, regarding future events, requests were received such as "I want it to be held multiple times a year" and "I want more opportunities for discussion involving faculty and staff," raising expectations for it as a continuous platform for exchange.
■ Special Lecture (Lecturer: Daisuke Shibuya, Hokkaido Musashi Women's University and Junior College)
Lecture Theme: "The Role and Value of Student Staff"
Mr. Daisuke Shibuya from Hokkaido Musashi Women's University and Junior College was invited as a lecturer. He delivered a practical organizational theory based on a field perspective, on the theme of "The Role and Value of Student Staff."
In the lecture, he explained specific methods and the importance of verbalization, from the original role of staff, which goes beyond mere operational assistance, to how to build a "strong organization" with shared aspirations. The participating students seemed to re-recognize the social and educational value of their activities, and during the Q&A session after the lecture, questions were continuously raised from the audience. The sight of students eagerly questioning Mr. Shibuya to grasp hints for solving their individual school's challenges was very keen, and their deep passion for learning left a strong impression.