From The Japan Times · Spencer Landers · · 1m
Education Ministry Requests University of Tokyo Review President Selection
Japan's education ministry asks University of Tokyo to re-examine its president selection process after choosing a woman despite her finishing second in faculty vote.
In brief
Japan's education ministry asks University of Tokyo to re-examine its president selection process after choosing a woman despite her finishing second in faculty vote. Japan's education ministry has requested the University of Tokyo review its presidential selection process following the choice of a woman who finished…
Education Ministry Requests Review
Japan's education ministry has requested the University of Tokyo review how it selected its new president after choosing a woman despite her finishing second in faculty vote.
First Government Request
This marks the first time the government has asked a university to review its presidential selection process.
Minister's Statement
Education minister Yoshihiro Seki said a self-directed review of the process is the first step toward reform to ensure governance meets accountability obligations.
Screening Committee
A 16-member screening committee at the University of Tokyo sought a leader with strong ethical standards to restore public trust amid scandals.
What matters most
Japan's education ministry has requested the University of Tokyo review its presidential selection process following the choice of a woman who finished second in faculty voting.
