Hiroshima Institute of Technology's philosophy and motto both serve as a foundation for the educational approaches that we pursue and the environmental and industry-academia collaboration-related charters that we have established. They clearly express the university's principles and policies and are a fundamental guide for all students, faculty and other members of Hiroshima Institute of Technology community. With regard to the aim expressed in our motto, it can be summed up in the three key words of "Society, Environment and Ethics," around which our learning and teaching goals revolve. In the half century since our founding, the fundamental guide by which we have conducted ourselves has helped to foster a university community which values sincerity and interpersonal connection. As we move into our second half century, it is essential that we continue to preserve and practice the values of this university community in our daily work and life on campus.
And it is with this in mind that we have developed and enacted Hiroshima Institute of Technology Code of Conduct.

Hiroshima Institute of Technology Code of Conduct

Hiroshima Institute of Technology Code of Conduct is a guide which governs behavior and decision-making on campus. It is also a guide for how to behave as a responsible member of society. By fostering a sense of collective ownership among faculty and staff, and by incorporating this code into various contexts on campus, we seek to give tangible expression to our principles and policies and, by extension, achieve our core objectives as a university. These core objectives are given below and have been formulated in line with Tsuru Gakuen's medium-to-long term management outline.

1. Contribute as a prominent university to the development of a more technology-oriented society
2. Pursue a distinctive educational approach and curriculum (develop a HIT educational brand)
3. Create truly bright and dynamic learning spaces

HIT: Four Practices

In conjunction with the enactment of Hiroshima Institute of Technology Code of Conduct, we have established the "HIT: Four Practices." Although the HIT: Four Practices and the Code of Conduct exist as two sides of the same coin, these practices are a more concrete expression of the behaviors which embody our school philosophy and motto (society, environment, ethics). The students, faculty and other members of Hiroshima Institute of Technology community should incorporate these practices into their daily life.

We, the faculty and staff of Hiroshima Institute of Technology, shall adhere to the following code of conduct in order to ensure that we perform our duties in a fashion befitting the philosophy and motto of this university.

(Compliance with Laws and Regulations)

We shall comply with all laws, regulations and school rules, respect social standards, maintain a strong sense of ethics and exercise good judgment as a member of society.

(Respect for Human Rights)

We recognize that "a peaceful society is born when different viewpoints are able to coexist harmoniously," and we shall, therefore, show mutual respect for one another's individuality and rights in order to ensure that our campus is a healthy, safe and bright learning space.

(Contribution to Society)

We shall engage with society by serving it as a university which is open with the public, ensuring that we give back to society through the fruits of our education, research and learning.

(Open Disclosure of Information)

We shall work to secure the understanding and trust of society for our university through the active disclosure, as well as careful management, of information.

(Acceptance of Students)

We shall provide a diversity of testing opportunities which are open to all interested university applicants and shall accept new students according to fair and proper procedures consistent with our publicly disclosed student acceptance policies.

(Education)

We shall believe in the potential of each and every student and work to improve student satisfaction. We shall continually work to develop and refine our teaching methods and our support for learning, as well as improve our courses and curricula, for the sake of qualitative improvement in education. Further, we shall establish clear degree standards and pursue our social responsibilities as an institution which cultivates human resources.

(Research)

We shall maintain high ethical standards in our academic research activities; shall strive to create knowledge while maintaining and building up specialized expertise, skills and technology; and shall actively use the fruits of our research to give back to society. We shall treat research as an opportunity to train up the next generation of expert personnel and, towards that end, shall undertake research, and subsequently share the results of said research, with students. We shall ensure that research funding is properly managed and spent and shall help safeguard the university's intellectual property.

(Protection of the Environment)

We shall set environmental protection and environmental mitigation targets and goals for our teaching and research activities and shall endeavor to see that they are met.

(Proper Management of Assets)

We shall contribute to the maintenance of a healthy education and research environment by pursuing proper and efficient management of university assets.