Recruitment Guidelines - Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

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(FY2024 closed)

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High School Student Future Visionary
Vice President and Summit
Member Application Guidelines

APU Student Future Visionary
Vice President and Summit
Member Application Guidelines

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

Target

1st or 2nd-year high school students residing in Japan as of April 2024

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

“Thinking about the future of learning”

You will think about what a university should be like from the perspective of a high school student who will live in the society of the future. Visualizing the future of society 10 or 20 years from now, you will identify what is lacking in today's universities and what elements should be added.
Based on comparisons between APU and other universities as well as the needs of society and companies, you will make recommendations on those areas that APU should further strengthen and the direction that APU should take into the future.

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.

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

High School Student Future Visionary Vice President application period: 10:00 on March 1, 2024 to 23:59 on April 15, 2024
Screening period: May 2024
Activity period: June 2024 to March 2025

*You will be expected to visit APU several times, including at the start of the activity period.
*Day-to-day activities are scheduled for weekday nights, weekends, holidays, and long vacation periods.

Application requirement

Applicants must obtain the consent of a parent or guardian before applying.

*If appointed, you will need to submit a consent form signed by your parent or guardian.

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 necessary for activities.

Number of positions

APU Student Future Visionary Vice President: 1
Summit Members (members who support and work together with the Future Visionary Vice President): A few

Target

1st to 3rd-year students enrolled at APU at the time of application

Ideal candidate

Should be future-oriented and have a strong desire to not only propose issues concerning the future of education at APU but also to solve them.
Should have a desire to make a positive impact on the world via APU.

Overview of activities (Tentative)

Based on student feedback, comparisons between APU and other universities, and the needs of society and companies, you will make recommendations regarding those areas that APU should further strengthen and the direction APU should take into the future.
You will make recommendations based on the following questions: “What constitutes a university for learners?”, “What functions should a university serve in the context of the learning that exists at every stage of life?”, and to that end, “What should the current university (APU) improve and what areas should be strengthened?”
You will issue regular reports on your activities and provide suggestions for improvement to the University Senate Meeting.

Location of activities

APU campus ( in an on-campus office space)

Selection method

First-round screening: Document screening and submission of a short video presentation
Final screening: Face-to-face or online interview with APU executives

term of office

June 2024 - March 2025

schedule

APU Student Future Visionary Vice President application period: April 2024 (to be announced on Campus Terminal)
Selection: May 2024
Activity period: June 2024 to March 2025

Application requirement

Must be able to serve the entire activity period for the stated activity theme

Notes

We plan to conclude an outsourcing contract with successful applicants since activities will be compensated.
APU will cover expenses necessary for activities.

Application Form

How to use the application form

Briefing Session Schedule

Future Visionary Vice President Briefing Session (AY2024)

Those who would like to have further information or have any inquires about the program, please feel free to join a briefing session !

17:00~ March 19 (Tue)
17:00~ March 28 (Thu)
11:00~ April 6 (Sat)
17:00~ April 12 (Fri)

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

Can a third-year high school student apply to become the future visionary vice president or a summit member?

Unfortunately, as this is the first time for this program, it is not possible to participate due to the need to balance work with studies.

Is it necessary to attend an online briefing session when applying?

not required.

Do you have opportunities to communicate with people from overseas?

Yes, we also have interactions with current students of our school APU. In addition, if the future visionary vice president of high school student and the summit members deem it necessary, interviews, etc., can be held with overseas institutions as well.

I am studying abroad during the activity period of future visionary vice president, can I participate in the activity from overseas?

Unfortunately, as this is the first time for this program, it is not possible to participate due to balancing work with school and time differences between Japan and where you go studying abroad.

How to apply

Is there any format specification for submitted videos?

There are no specific requirement as long as you give answers to the questions. Clothes, appearance, slideshow format, etc. are free.

Is Japanese the only language used in the submitted video?

We are assuming that the evaluation of application will be conducted mainly in Japanese, so Japanese is preferred, but English will not affect the evaluation or score.

If the length of the submitted video exceeds 3 minutes, will it be ineligible for evaluation?

We want to listen to applicants' thoughts as concisely as possible, so there is no problem with slightly longer lengths, but lengths such as 4 minutes may make it difficult to select applicants.

Is it correct that the "university issues" in the question apply to “universities” in general, not just APU?

Yes, that's right. we hope you can think of it in terms of the university you imagine.

Activities

What kind of people can I work with by participating in this program?

You can work with members of the same generation from all over Japan. In addition, if the school's president/vice president, faculty, and current students deem it necessary, we can work with local governments, companies, and educational institutions nationwide.

Is it necessary for teachers to be the point of contact during online meetings and to attend meetings with students?

This is a student-centered event, and as part of their activity policy, they would like to hold meetings solely with students. If so, we would appreciate it if you could respect that point.

What kind of support do you have for weekend gatherings in Tokyo? Do teachers need to lead the event? Or is it okay for the students to be accompanied by a guardian?

Teacher supervision is not required. Although we are assuming that only the students will be attending, we are also aware of the concerns of their parents, so if parents deem that a companion is necessary, please bring them with you.

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?

Depending on the proposal, there is a possibility that you will be involved in the actual implementation.

Is it possible to balance high school studies, club activities, other activities, etc. and work as a future visionary vice president/summit member?

Possible. There is no need for you to give up on your existing plans or activities, so we will do our best to help you balance both activities of yours and future visionary vice president.

The activity theme mentions a comparison between APU and other universities, but is it aimed at domestic universities only?

Including overseas universities. There is no need to be particular about Japanese universities.

System

How many summit members are there?

We are considering the size of the members so that it is easy to work in small groups.

If I were to become the future visionary vice president of a high school student, would it be necessary to enroll in APU?

Not required. It has nothing to do with the entrance exam to APU.

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