The 2019 Hokkaido Block Study Meeting was held on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, in Conference Room 10 of the Academic Exchange Hall, Hokkaido University.
Professor Keiko Yasukochi of Kyushu Institute of Technology gave a presentation titled "Promoting Diversity at Kyushu Institute of Technology - Initiatives of the Kyutech Project," in which she shared the history and experiences of past initiatives at Kyushu Institute of Technology.
On that day, 19 people participated, mainly those involved with the Hokkaido Block Meeting of the National Diversity Network Organization.
Professor Yasukochi introduced us to the establishment of the Gender Equality Promotion Office, the efforts toward being selected for the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's Science and Technology Human Resource Development Subsidy Program "Diversity Research Environment Realization Initiative (Specialized Type)," the program's strategy and policies, and the specific initiatives implemented.
Participants asked many questions about organizational development, mechanisms for understanding on-campus needs, female-only recruitment, and telecommuting, leading to a very lively discussion.
Program
Opening remarks
Masanori Kasahara, Executive Director and Vice President, Hokkaido University
Lecture
"Promoting Diversity at Kyushu Institute of Technology - Initiatives of the Kyutech Project"
Keiko Yasukochi, Vice President of Kyushu Institute of Technology (Director of the Office for the Promotion of Gender Equality)
Exchange of opinions
Closing remarks
Masanori Kasahara, Executive Director and Vice President, Hokkaido University
