University Introduction Promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Osaka Institute of Technology was founded in 1922 by its predecessor, Kansai Technical College, based on the founding spirit of "educating professionals with practical skills backed by theory who can thrive in the field for the sake of the world, people, and the region." Since then, in response to the demands of society and the times, the college has striven to nurture professionals with a pioneering spirit who strive to create new intellectual and technological ideas.

Based on this philosophy, the Josho Gakuen School Corporation Code of Conduct, which must be followed, sets out "Attitude toward education and instruction," "Respect for human rights and individuality," and "Creating a healthy and cheerful workplace," and in order to work toward the realization of diversity, equity, and inclusion, we have formulated the "Basic Philosophy and Policy for Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" and the "Guidelines for Dealing with Diversity, Including Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, at Osaka Institute of Technology." Based on these, our university is committed to developing human resources through the development of an educational and research environment and raising awareness, so that the diversity of all students and faculty members is respected and they can maximize their individuality and capabilities.

Osaka Institute of Technology of Technology's founding spirit is "to cultivate professional citizens who have practical skills backed by theory and can be active in the field, for the sake of the world, people, and the community." Its educational philosophy is "to cultivate professional citizens who, in response to the demands of society and the times, have acquired the foundations of specialized academic knowledge and the ability to apply it in practice, while also cultivating broad perspectives and rich humanity, and who are filled with a pioneering spirit and strive to create new intellectual and technological ideas."
Based on this philosophy, the Josho Gakuen School Corporation Code of Conduct, which must be adhered to, includes "attitude toward education and instruction," "respect for human rights and individuality," and "creating a healthy and bright workplace." In order to achieve diversity, equity, and inclusion, we are committed to developing human resources through the creation of an educational and research environment and raising awareness, so that the diversity of all students and faculty and staff is respected and they can make the most of their individuality and abilities.

1. Osaka Institute of Technology will raise awareness of the promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and will endeavor to ensure that the diverse opinions of its members are respected in its decision-making processes.
2. Osaka Institute of Technology strives to improve the learning, education, research, and working environment so that all members can maximize their individuality and capabilities.
3. Osaka Institute of Technology of Technology promotes human resource development from the perspective of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Based on its founding spirit and educational philosophy, Osaka Institute of Technology of Technology aims to cultivate broad perspectives and rich humanity, and to train professional workers with a pioneering spirit who strive to create new intellectual and technological ideas.
Based on this philosophy, our university respects diversity, including sexual orientation and gender identity, and strives to ensure that no one experiences mental distress or disadvantage during their student life.
  　　

• We respect the individual's decisions regarding information such as sexual orientation and gender identity, whether to disclose it or not, and how to express it.
• We will prevent and eliminate discrimination and harassment based on sexual diversity.
• We will provide necessary information and raise awareness in order to deepen understanding of diverse sexualities.
• We will strive to create an environment where students can engage in educational and research activities with peace of mind, regardless of gender diversity.

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2. Regarding harassment

Osaka Institute of Technology will begin accepting students through the "Special Recommendation Entrance Examination for Women" from the 2024 academic year.

Since its establishment, our university has accepted and endeavored to develop diverse talent in response to social trends and the demands of the times. It is symbolic that we established a night school from the beginning and have focused on education for working adults. Over the 100 years since then, we have provided learning opportunities to a diverse range of talent aspiring to play an active role in various engineering fields, producing over 110,000 graduates who can play an active role in the field, and contributing to the multifaceted development of society both in Japan and abroad. We are proud that the footsteps of our female graduates are also engraved in the trajectory of this social development.

Currently, the percentage of female students at our university is as high as 30-40% depending on the department or year, but the average is usually around 15% across the entire university. This is almost the same as the percentage of female engineering students in Japan. However, among our female students, there are some who are active as leaders in regular classes, student projects that boast the best performances in the country, and extracurricular activities. In addition, many women continue to demonstrate outstanding abilities in various fields after graduation. There is no need to listen to the recent voices calling for the promotion of female talent in Japan and around the world, but our university has already experienced firsthand that the abilities and perspectives of women are essential to the future revitalization of organizations and society.

Our university will continue to enrich its diverse education and research environment, so that it can realize intellectual and technological creativity from multiple perspectives and train professional workers with solid human capabilities. We will strive to expand the diversity of not only our students but also our faculty and researchers, and strive more than ever to create a campus environment where all members can easily study, teach, and research and demonstrate their abilities. We hope that these efforts at our university will not only nurture female talent in science and engineering, but will also eventually lead to increased diversity in society as a whole.

We offer courses that allow you to learn about the essence of diversity from various perspectives.