[Eikei University] 2026 Spring Jumpstart Workshop Conducted for New Students
Eikei University held its 2026 Spring Jumpstart Workshop from April 3-10 to help new students adapt to university life and learn foundational subjects like Social System Design and Problem Solving.
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Eikei University (President: Mutsuhiro Arinobu, Location: Naka-ku, Hiroshima City) held the "Jumpstart Workshop (JSW)" for six days from April 3rd (Friday) to April 10th (Friday), targeting new students entering in the Spring of the 2026 academic year.
This program is an introductory training session designed to help new students have a more fulfilling four years. In addition to various orientations that form the foundation of university life, students learned two introductory subjects in the curriculum: "Introduction to Social System Design" and "Introduction to Problem Solving."
President's Speech and "Preference Map" Workshop
The orientation on the first day began with a welcome speech by President Mutsuhiro Arinobu. After the introduction of faculty members, Associate Professor Motoko Seko led a workshop on "Preference Maps." This was an opportunity for students to deepen their interactions by sharing things they love and to enhance their understanding of diversity.
ICT Environment Orientation
Subsequently, Professor Yasuo Tsumoto conducted an "ICT Environment Orientation." Eikei University emphasizes basic tool subjects in digital and thinking systems, such as ICT, data science, logical thinking, design thinking, and systems thinking. To acquire skills relevant to an era focused on IoT and AI, the university has developed its own network environment and has conducted classes in a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) format since its opening. New students attended classes with their own devices.
Curriculum, Registration Guidance, and Campus Tour
On the morning of the second day, greetings were given by Dean Masanori Ishikawa and Department Chair Maki Kawase, followed by guidance on the curriculum and course registration. In the subsequent campus tour, current students guided new arrivals through major facilities used daily, such as Eikei Top, EUH Cafeteria, Career Design Office, and the library, introducing the hubs of university life.
Introduction to Social System Design
An introductory class themed around "Social System Design," which is at the core of learning at Eikei University, was also held. This subject was conducted in an omnibus format by multiple faculty members this year, and the basic concepts of "Social System Design (SSD)" were taught over seven sessions during the JSW period. Through group work, new students worked on expressing the concept of SSD in their own words and explaining specifically what they think they will be able to do and what potential SSD has, providing concrete examples.
Introduction to Problem Solving
In the "Introduction to Problem Solving" class taught by Department Chair Maki Kawase, students learned the basics of "Project-Based Learning (PBL)," a characteristic practical subject of Eikei University. Through group work, new students clarified social issues they were interested in, devised solutions, and gave presentations in the final session. This process provided an opportunity to foster a sense of ownership over issues and find direction for future learning. In their second and third years, this will evolve into exercises where students work on actual problems provided by companies, from exploring causes to proposing solutions.
Through the Jumpstart Workshop, new students established ways of learning at the university and built connections with peers, preparing themselves for classes starting in the Spring Quarter.
This program is an introductory training session designed to help new students have a more fulfilling four years. In addition to various orientations that form the foundation of university life, students learned two introductory subjects in the curriculum: "Introduction to Social System Design" and "Introduction to Problem Solving."
President's Speech and "Preference Map" Workshop
The orientation on the first day began with a welcome speech by President Mutsuhiro Arinobu. After the introduction of faculty members, Associate Professor Motoko Seko led a workshop on "Preference Maps." This was an opportunity for students to deepen their interactions by sharing things they love and to enhance their understanding of diversity.
ICT Environment Orientation
Subsequently, Professor Yasuo Tsumoto conducted an "ICT Environment Orientation." Eikei University emphasizes basic tool subjects in digital and thinking systems, such as ICT, data science, logical thinking, design thinking, and systems thinking. To acquire skills relevant to an era focused on IoT and AI, the university has developed its own network environment and has conducted classes in a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) format since its opening. New students attended classes with their own devices.
Curriculum, Registration Guidance, and Campus Tour
On the morning of the second day, greetings were given by Dean Masanori Ishikawa and Department Chair Maki Kawase, followed by guidance on the curriculum and course registration. In the subsequent campus tour, current students guided new arrivals through major facilities used daily, such as Eikei Top, EUH Cafeteria, Career Design Office, and the library, introducing the hubs of university life.
Introduction to Social System Design
An introductory class themed around "Social System Design," which is at the core of learning at Eikei University, was also held. This subject was conducted in an omnibus format by multiple faculty members this year, and the basic concepts of "Social System Design (SSD)" were taught over seven sessions during the JSW period. Through group work, new students worked on expressing the concept of SSD in their own words and explaining specifically what they think they will be able to do and what potential SSD has, providing concrete examples.
Introduction to Problem Solving
In the "Introduction to Problem Solving" class taught by Department Chair Maki Kawase, students learned the basics of "Project-Based Learning (PBL)," a characteristic practical subject of Eikei University. Through group work, new students clarified social issues they were interested in, devised solutions, and gave presentations in the final session. This process provided an opportunity to foster a sense of ownership over issues and find direction for future learning. In their second and third years, this will evolve into exercises where students work on actual problems provided by companies, from exploring causes to proposing solutions.
Through the Jumpstart Workshop, new students established ways of learning at the university and built connections with peers, preparing themselves for classes starting in the Spring Quarter.