Founding Spirit / Mission / Purpose
Our challenges are guided by our founding spirit, mission and purpose:
Founding Spirit
At this critical juncture in the history of humanity, we strive to realize a peaceful and prosperous future with kindred spirits across the world by pioneering whole-person leadership education from Japan and Asia.
Mission
We shall generate innovation and wisdom through programs that encourage both a broad perspective and deep self-reflection, a space (“ba”) that enables mutual inspiration and learning, and an ecosystem that catalyzes collaboration and co-creation.
Purpose
We aim to contribute to the realization of a humane, equitable, inclusive, and sustainable society by nurturing whole-person leaders of vision, willpower, and integrity, who through professionalism and empathy, inspire others to live a life of purpose and service.
Shizenkan Faculty and Staff Pledge
All faculty/staff members of Shizenkan pledge to pursue and realize the purpose and philosophy of Shizenkan, as follows.
1: Compliance with Social Norms
I will comply with the rules and regulations of the University, as well as laws and ordinances of society, and will not engage in actions that are contrary to public order and morals.
2: Awareness as an Educator
With a sense of pride and understanding that as an educator and mentor I am involved in the growth and lives of others, I will respect the individuality and character of our students and deal with them in a fair and honest manner. At the same time, recognizing that education is not the mere provision of a service, I will not give in to easy demands of students, but will engage in dialogue on a case-by-case basis.
3: Awareness as a Researcher
As a researcher contributing to the accumulation of human wisdom, I will comply with social norms and act with integrity in accordance with my conscience in all research activities, including the gathering of information in the field, the publishing of research results, and the procurement, management, and use of research funds.
4: Awareness as a Human Being
As a human being, beyond my duties and responsibilities as an educator and researcher, I will continue to pursue what is right as the foundation for my judgment and actions.
5: Responsibility for the Future
As an individual who lives in the present thanks to the gift given me by previous generations, I will strive to be a good ancestor and return this gift to future generations.