Mid-term Presentation for the Next-Generation Regional Leader Fostering Program
The Center for Collaborative Study with Community at Gifu University held the 'Mid-term Presentation for the Next-Generation Regional Leader Fostering Program on Thursday, August 8, 2024.
The program, which has been implemented since the 2015, aims to develop and produce individuals who can actively work and demonstrate leadership in the community, as well as those who can support leaders. Students take courses in areas of interest from the leadership development courses in 'Community,' 'Industry,' 'Education,' 'Environment,' and 'Glocal.' They form teams with other students in the same course and engage in practical problem-solving through site visits, fieldwork, and lectures from host organizations and companies.
At the mid-term presentation, each team presented the content and lessons learned from their activities in the first half of the program and their outlook for the second half. By having joint presentations across different courses, it provided a valuable opportunity for exchanging opinions and engaging in Q&A sessions beyond the boundaries of each course, which allowed for mutual learning among students. Representatives from partner companies, local governments, and organizations that have been supporting each team also attended the event, providing a wealth of professional advice.
Presentation themes at the mid-term presentation (in order of presentation):
- Education Leader Course (2 students): Education in Small Schools in Yamagata City, Gifu Prefecture
- Environment Leader Course (4 students): The Gujo Region and Nagara River related to the World Agricultural Heritage "Ayu of the Nagara River"
- Glocal Leader Course (6 students): Takayama Festival Problem-Solving Project
- Regional Leader Course - Chubu Electric Power Team (5 students): Solving Regional Issues using Dams and Hydroelectric Power in Gifu Prefecture
- Regional Leader Course - NEXCO1 Nakanihon Team (5 students): Addressing Unique Challenges by NEXCO Nakanihon for the Development and Joy to the Region
- Regional Leader Course - Mizunami City Hirayama Team (5 students): Discovering the Charm of the Hirayama Area in Mizunami City, Gifu Prefecture and Finding ways to Promote it to People Inside and Outside the Region
Students will continue to tackle various issues from regional, corporate, educational, and international perspectives in the second half of the program. They aim to acquire the qualities necessary to become next-generation regional leaders and to complete the program.
1) Nippon Expressway Company
- Chubu Electric Power Team
- NEXCO Nakanihon Team
- Mizunami City Hirayama Team
