Recruitment Guidelines
(AY2025)
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Interview
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or online)
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or online)
Appointment
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Visionary Vice
President
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Visionary Vice
President
High School Student Future Visionary
Vice President and Summit
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APU Student Future Visionary
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Vice President and Summit
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Number of positions
- High School Student Future Visionary Vice President: 1
- Summit Members (members who support and work together with the High School Student Future Visionary Vice President): A few
Eligibility
- High school first or second year students residing in Japan as of April 2025
Ideal candidate
- Should be future-oriented and have a strong desire to not only propose issues concerning the future of university education but also to solve them.
- Should have a desire to make a positive impact on the world via APU and universities in general.
Activity theme and overview
「Considering the Future of Learning」
- From the perspective of high school students who will live in the future society, consider the ideal role of universities. Envision the society of 10 or 20 years from now, identifying what is currently lacking in universities and what elements should be added. In doing so, conduct research and deep analysis, comparing APU with other universities, as well as exploring the needs of society and businesses, and make recommendations accordingly.
Location of activities
Ritsumeikan Trust campuses (Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Shiga, Oita) and online.
If necessary, you will also visit other educational institutions and outside organizations.
If necessary, you will also visit other educational institutions and outside organizations.
Selection method
- First-round screening: Document screening and submission of a short video presentation
- Final screening: Online interview conducted by APU executives
Screening and activity schedule
- Recruitment for High School Future Visionary Vice President Application Period: From 10:00 AM on February 3, 2025 to 10:00 AM on April 14, 2025.
- Selection Period: May 2025
- Activity Period: From June 2025 to March 2026
Application requirement
- Applicants must obtain the consent of a parent or guardian before applying.
- Must be able to serve the entire activity period for the stated activity theme.
- Must be able to communicate in Japanese as activities are expected to be conducted in Japanese.
Notes
- We plan to conclude an outsourcing contract with successful applicants since activities will be compensated.
- APU will cover expenses for activities including transport costs.
Number of Positions Available
- APU Student Future Visionary Vice President: 1
- Summit Members (members who support and work alongside the APU Student Future Visionary Vice President): A few
Eligibility Criteria
Undergraduate students enrolled in their 2nd to 7th semester at the time of application.
*Students planning to study abroad or take a leave of absence during the term in office are ineligible
*Students selected as APU Student Future Visionary Vice President or Summit Members who are later suspended, take a leave of absence, withdraw, or are expelled will forfeit their position
*Students planning to study abroad or take a leave of absence during the term in office are ineligible
*Students selected as APU Student Future Visionary Vice President or Summit Members who are later suspended, take a leave of absence, withdraw, or are expelled will forfeit their position
Desired Qualities and Required Skills
- Future-oriented with a strong motivation to make proposals and strive for solutions for the future of education at APU
- Strong desire to create a positive impact on society through APU
- Steadfast dedication to serve with excellence and passion for the entirety of the term in office
Activity Theme and Overview
Students will develop policies related to the activity theme designated by APU.
APU Student Future Visionary Vice President:
- The APU Student Future Visionary Vice President will collaborate with Summit Members while maintaining open communication with the Executive Board to develop and present proposals on the designated activity theme.
- Participate as a student representative in the Presidential Candidate Selection Committee, etc.
Summit Members:
- Support the APU Student Future Visionary Vice President in drafting proposals, etc.
Base of Operations
- The APU Student Future Visionary Vice President will be assigned a work desk in the Executive Office.
- Members will have a dedicated office space for activities on campus
Selection Process
- Stage 1: Document screening
- Stage 2: In-person interview on campus
Upcoming Schedule
- Guidance: Wednesday, May 21st (4th period)
- Application Period: May 14th - May 30th, 12:00pm
- Notification of Stage 1 selection results: Monday, June 10th
- Stage 2 Interview: Sunday, June 15th
- Term in Office: Early July 2025 – End of March 2026
Application Requirements
- Must be an undergraduate student enrolled in their 2nd to 7th semester at the time of application *Students who plan to study abroad or take a leave of absence during the activity period are not eligible
- Must be able to serve the entire term in office
- Must have daily conversational proficiency or higher in both Japanese and English
Application form
Note
- As renumeration is provided for the positions, students will sign a business contract to receive funding
- APU will cover activity expenses, including necessary travel costs
INQUIRY
If you have any questions regarding the Future Visionary Vice President system or recruitment for this position, please contact us at the email address below. (Please note that we will not accept inquiries regarding specific selection evaluation criteria).
Secretariat for the Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Future Visionary Vice President
fv-vp@apu.ac.jp
FAQ
Criteria to apply
Q.
Can a third-year high school student apply to become the future visionary vice president or a summit member?
A.
From the perspective of balancing academics, participation is limited to first and second-year high school students.
Q.
Is it necessary to attend an online briefing session when applying?
A.
While it is not mandatory, we recommend your participation as we will be explaining the program overview and how to apply.
Q.
Do you have opportunities to communicate with people from overseas?
A.
There will also be opportunities for interaction with current students at our school (international students). Additionally, if deemed necessary, communication with relevant organizations abroad may also be possible.
Q.
I am studying abroad during the activity period of future visionary vice president, can I participate in the activity from overseas?
A.
Due to the need to balance academics and the impact of time differences on activity hours, participation is not permitted.
How to apply
Q.
Is there any format specification for submitted videos?
A.
It is essential that answers to all the questions are included,
but there is no specific format requirement. You are free to choose your attire, whether to show your face, or use a slideshow format, etc.
Q.
Is Japanese the only language used in the submitted video?
A.
Since many of the judges are native Japanese speakers, Japanese is preferred; however, submitting in English will not affect the evaluation.
Q.
If the length of the submitted video exceeds 3 minutes, will it be ineligible for evaluation?
A.
A slight overrun will not affect the evaluation, but as a general rule, please submit the video within the specified time.
Q.
Is it right to say that the term "University Issues" in the questions refers to all universities, not just APU?
A.
This refers to all universities, not just our school.
Activities
Q.
What kind of people can I work with by participating in this program?
A.
You will work with members from all over Japan of the same generation, and, when necessary, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with our university’s president, vice president, faculty members, and current students. Additionally, if needed, collaboration with local governments, businesses, and educational institutions nationwide is also possible.
Q.
[Question from teacher of participating high school student]
For online meetings, will the teacher act as the point of contact, and is it necessary for the teacher to attend the meeting with the student?
For online meetings, will the teacher act as the point of contact, and is it necessary for the teacher to attend the meeting with the student?
A.
Since this is primarily a student-led activity, we ask that you respect this aspect, and there is no need for the teacher to attend the meetings with the student.
Q.
[Question from teacher of participating high school student]
What arrangements are planned for events, such as weekend gatherings in Tokyo? Is it necessary for a teacher to accompany the students, or is it sufficient for the student to attend on their own or with a guardian?
What arrangements are planned for events, such as weekend gatherings in Tokyo? Is it necessary for a teacher to accompany the students, or is it sufficient for the student to attend on their own or with a guardian?
A.
Teacher supervision and the presence of guardians are not required. The activities are intended for students only, and during the events, university staff (administration) will provide guidance and support.
Q.
Do high school future visionary vice presidents and summit members only make recommendations on current issues of universities? Are there any plans to actually take any action?
A.
Depending on the proposal, there is a possibility that you will be involved in the actual implementation.
Q.
Is it possible to balance high school studies, club activities, other activities, etc. and work as a future visionary vice president/summit member?
A.
We aim for an activity that can be balanced with other commitments and existing activities. There is no need to give up your current activities for this project, but you will need to take the initiative in scheduling and managing your time to ensure everything can be balanced.
Q.
The activity theme mentions a comparison between APU and other universities, but is it aimed at domestic universities only?
A.
This includes overseas universities. There is no need to pay special attention to Japanese universities.
System
Q.
How many summit members will there be?
A.
We are considering a group size that makes it easy to work in small teams.
Q.
Is admission to APU required to participate in this activity?
A.
This activity is unrelated to the admissions process.