The challenge ahead in Ochanomizu University : Overview of student survey on college life and learning environment in 2010

This paper aims to overview the findings of the 2010 student survey in Ochanomizu University and point out challenges that lie ahead. The participants were all undergraduate and graduate students. It was conducted in December 2010 by Center for Research and Development of Education, Ochanomizu University. This paper looks at the students’ college life, learning career perspective, job search, study abroad, education environment, university supports, and evaluation on university and faculty. I finally point out five future tasks in Ochanomizu University: 1) the enhancement of career supports, 2) the support for mastering a foreign language and studying abroad, 3) the continual reexamination of curricula, 4) the improvement of libraries, classrooms, PC and web environment, locker rooms, student rooms, and administrative supports, and 5) the support for students’ voluntary study and students’ life