FACULTY
Research and Industry-Academia Collaboration
研究?産学連携
KAWAGUCHI Tatsuki
Senior Associate Professor, Director of Office for Strategy of International Programs, Center for Planning and Promotion
- Affiliation
- Center for Planning and Promotion
- Title
- Senior Associate Professor, Director of Office for Strategy of International Programs, Center for Planning and Promotion
- kawaguch@u-aizu.ac.jp
Education
- Courses - Undergraduate
- ?OT03-012: Practical Intercultural Leadership Training
- Intercultural Understanding and Problem-Solving for Engineering Students (1st and 2nd Quarters)
- Introduction to International and Regional Activities for Engineering Students (3rd and 4th Quarters)
?SE05: Software Studio (1st and 2nd Quarters)
?LI12: Creative Studio (2nd Quarter, Intensive)
?EG101–103: Global Experience Gateway (4th Quarter, Intensive)
?OT10: Extracurricular Activity Course II
Previously Taughts:
?HS19: Culture and History of Aizu
- Courses - Graduate
- N/A
Research
- Specialization
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?International Strategy for Higher Education
- Internationalization policies
- Global and Regional Partnership Development
- Institutional Strategy in the Context of Global Competitiveness
?Student Mobility and International Student Support
- Design and Management of Mobility Programs
- Advising Systems, and Enrollment Strategies for Inbound and Outbound Students
?Intercultural Education and Creative Pedagogy
- Development of Intercultural Understanding and Communication
Through Curriculum Integrating Creativity and Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
?Human Resource Development through International and Regional Collaboration
- Design of Competency-Based Training Models for Students and Young Professionals
Through Problem-Based LLearning (PBL) and Industry-Academia-Government collaboration
- Educational Background, Biography
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Completed the graduate program in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at Portland State University (PSU), Oregon, USA. While at PSU, actively supported international students through the International Special Programs, gaining valuable experience in intercultural communication and academic support.
?January 2009: Research Associate, Center for Strategy of International Programs, University of Aizu
?April 2013: Associate Professor, Center for Strategy of International Programs, University of Aizu
?April 2015: Associate Professor and Director, Office for Strategy of International Programs, Center for Globalization, University of Aizu
?October 2021: Senior Associate Professor; concurrently continued as Director, Office for Strategy of International Programs, Center for Globalization, University of Aizu
April 2024 – Present: Senior Associate Professor and Director, Office for Strategy of International Programs, Center for Planning and Promotion, University of Aizu
- Current Research Theme
- ?Strategic Frameworks for Advancing Internationalization in Higher Education
?Integrated Systems for Student Mobility and Enrollment Management
?Curriculum Innovation for Intercultural Competence and Global Readiness
?Human Capital Development through Global-Regional PBL Ecosystems
?Data-Driven Digital Strategies for Regional Revitalization Algorithm
- Key Topic
- ?Internationalization Strategy in Higher Education
?Student Mobility and Enrollment Management
?Intercultural Communication and Creative Pedagogy
?Global and Regional Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
?Digital Innovation for Regional Revitalization
- Affiliated Academic Society
- ?Japanese Academy of Human Resource Development
?Japanese Association of Higher Education Research
?IEEE
Others
- Hobbies
- ?Challenge myself with new experiences
wherever I go and whatever I encounter
?Cooking
?Travel
- School days' Dream
- ?Astronaut: To explore space
?Pilot: To freely fly in the sky
?Work for the United Nations or international support organizations
?Elementary school teacher
I continue to believe these dreams will come true throughout my life
- Current Dream
- ?Visit every country and region in the world
?Express heartfelt gratitude to those who have supported me
- Motto
- ?Carrying out one’s original intention (初志貫徹)
?No Pain, No Gain
?You can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make it drink
- Favorite Books
- ?What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20 by Tina Seelig (2010)
- Messages for Students
- ?Your success depends entirely on yourself
?Let us embrace challenges together—with joy, anger, sadness, and humor—and grow through the process
- Publications other than one's areas of specialization
- Please feel free to visit the Office for Strategy of International Programs (OSIP)
UoA Relay Essay No. 95 (June 31, 2016) Proactive Efforts to Support Globalization on Campus
UoA Relay Essay No. 38 (October 9, 2011) Education for Intercultural Understanding and Local Innovation
Main research
- Smart Museum
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[Mission]
Role: Improve visitor experience at the Fukushima Museum
Target: Visitor support and exhibition design
Value: Improve visitor learning and knowledge acquisition
[Purpose]
Currently, it is difficult to obtain objective data on visitor’s behavior in viewing the exhibits that is necessary for evaluation/improvement.
Also, it is currently difficult to understand the visitor’s learning experience so as to provide necessary support.
To improve the situation, it is desired to be able to objectively grasp visitor’s behavior within the exhibit hall.
Furthermore, it is required to collect visitor’s learning experience without hindering their experiences.
Therefore, a system that objectively measures visitor behavior and supports curators for analysis and interpretation will be developed.
[Goal]
Visitor’s satisfaction in terms of learning improves.
[Scenario]
(1)Realize objective thorough measurement of visitor behavior.
(2)Develop devices/applications for visitors that encourages/induces appreciation of exhibits.
(3)Develop advanced computational methods to analyze and visualize visitor behavior.
(4)Develop a system for curators that encourages analyzing and interpreting the measured/computed visitor behavior.
(5)Develop a system to assist curators in designing exhibitions based on the analysis and interpretation.
Dissertation and Published Works
Selected proceedings and publications:
Kawaguchi, T., Case Studies of the Sustainable Development in Cooperate with International Activities and Regional Innovation, Japanese Academy of Human Resource Development 14th Annual Conference, Tohoku University, Sendai, Miyagi, December 21, 2016
Danielewicz-Betz, A. and Kawaguchi, T. (June 2015). "Gaining hands on experience via collaborative learning: interactive Computer Science Courses". International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET), Vol. 10, No.3, pp. 24-40, ISSN: 1863-0383.
Danielewicz-Betz, A. and Kawaguchi, T.(2014)"Preparing Engineering Students for Global Workplace Communication: Changing the Japanese Mindsets". International Journal of Engineering Pedagogy (iJEP), Vol. 4, No.1, pp. 55-68
Kawaguchi, T. "Preparing Engineering Students for Successful Studies Abroad Orientation". Presented at the Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) 2014 Conference and Exhibition, AT Center, Seoul, South Korea, March 19, 2014.
Kawaguchi, T., Student Leadership Training Through the Local
Revitalization PBL Projects－Case Study of Nakagoya Community in Minami-Aizu ? Japanese Academy of Human Resource Development 11th Annual Conference, Sanno University, Meguro, Tokyo, December 15, 2013
Kawaguchi, T., Support for International Student After the 311 Tohoku Earthquakes ? A Case Study of University of Aizu - , Ryugaku Koryu Web Magazine, Japan Student Service Organization , vol. 12, pp. 1-5, March, 2012
Kawaguchi, T. and McMichael, W. "Promoting Study Abroad in Japan: A Post 3/11 Disaster Perspectives". Presented at the NAFSA 2013 Annual Conference & Expo, American's Center, St. Louse, USA, May 29, 2013.
Kawaguchi, T, Promoting the Best International Exchange Activities, and Supporting the International Students ? A Case Study of the University of Aizu, Ryugau Koryu, 22 (9), 6-9, 2010