竹内 比呂也

[Abstract] This paper reports the roundtable discussion on the core competency of educational and learning support staff in higher education. It is recognized that universities and colleges in Japan are required to have professional staff with the necessary expertise or skills in educational and learning support in order to pursue higher quality education and learning outcomes. The problem we have faced is that the core competency of such staff is not always clear. This roundtable was therefore organized to discuss the draft core competency composed on the basis of the surveys and research conducted by Chiba University's Academic Link Center. After the presentation of the draft proposal and reaction reports from two prominent university staff members, a workshop with participants from various universities was conducted to exchange ideas or opinions on the draft core competency.