Student life coaches

Notice about the resumption of face-to-face consultation(Updated: August 21, 2020)

We resumed face-to-face consultation.
We ask all visitors to wear a face mask and sanitize their hands at the entrance. We may limit each face-to -face cousultation within 20 minutes in order to avoide the spread of COVID-19. We encourage the use of email consultation (or zoom consultation) with student life coaches to the extent possible.

The consultation procedure will be subject to change as the circumstance of COVID-19 or our alert level.

The role of Student Life Coaches is to make sure that Tokyo Tech students lead a fulfilling academic life by:

helping incoming students with questions or problems they have
introducing students to Tokyo Tech's unique education system and its special features
directing students to relevant departments or personnel for further help, etc.

We are here to encourage students to further develop the ability to think, act, and learn independently.

What can Student Life Coaches do for students?

Please consult us in the following situations:

"I need information about course registration and timetables."

"I want to do more than just study at Tokyo Tech. What activities are available?"

"I want to ask a Tokyo Tech graduate with relevant work experience for in-depth advice."

"I am reluctant to consult with faculty members or administrative staff and would prefer to talk with someone who can offer a different perspective."

"I don't know where to go for advice on personal/academic matters."

"I have spoken with the administrators, but I'm not happy with their replies and need further assistance."

"How do I prepare for an interview with my academic advisor?"

"What information should be included in my learning portfolio?"

"I want advice about which undergraduate major or laboratory I should choose. Should I consider studying abroad? How can I develop my career?"

"I have a problem with my study, but I don't want to ask a professor."

"I cannot define my future goals. How do I motivate myself?"

Who will meet with students at the consultation office?

Friendly staff members listen to students on their first visit to our office. A Student Life Coach will provide consultation when deemed necessary.

We have eight Students Life Coaches. Some are faculty members of the Student Support Center and others are Tokyo Tech alumni with relevant experience.

Consultation covers a wide range of topics about academic programs and options at Tokyo Tech, career development for future goals, etc.

For undergraduate students

Orientation sessions for newly enrolled undergraduate students

To be held in April.

Incoming students will learn about academic programs and campus resources and will be introduced to the learning environment at Tokyo Tech. We will also explain Tokyo Tech's unique system of education and its special features.

Details of the session will be given to students upon admission.

For graduate students

Orientation sessions for newly enrolled graduate students (mainly for students from other universities)

To be held for newly enrolled graduate students in April and September

Graduate students may have already adapted to the university environment. Our orientation sessions will help them further understand Tokyo Tech's education system and programs that will enable them to achieve academic goals more efficiently and successfully. The sessions are provided both in English and Japanese.

Orientation for newly enrolled graduate students from other universities in September 2020 will be held via Zoom.
Please check the Orientation Poster below.

Institute-wide events

Seminars and events

We organize open seminars and events on various topics, providing all students with opportunities for growth and development while enrolled at Tokyo Tech.

Details will be announced through the electronic bulletin board and mail news from the Student Division.

Future events organized by the Student Life Coach Office (Under preparation)

Recommended events

Under preparation

Services and contact information

Student Life Coach Consultation Services (Japanese)

Student Life Coaches are affiliated to the Student Learning Support Section of the Student Support Center.

Student Life Coach Consultation Office

Location：
80th Anniversary Hall, Floor 1 (Building no. 21 on the campus map, next to the Health Support Center building)
Opening hours：
10:00 - 17:00 on weekdays (excluding 13:15 - 14:15)
Note：
The office may close temporarily for events, holidays such as New Year (December 29 - January 3), and during emergencies.
Email：
concierge.info@jim.titech.ac.jp

Past events

Orientations and seminars

Orientation sessions
Academic Year 2017	Orientation sessions for newly enrolled undergraduate students by Student Life Coaches (Japanese), April 5 - 17, 2017 Orientation sessions for newly enrolled graduate students by Student Life Coaches (in English and Japanese), April 10 and 11, 2017 ⇒ Event report (Japanese) Orientation session for newly enrolled graduate students (September enrollment) by Student Life Coaches (in English and Japanese), September 21, 2017
Academic Year 2016	Orientation sessions for newly enrolled undergraduate students by Student Life Coaches (Japanese), April 11 - 27, 2016 Orientation sessions for newly enrolled graduate students by Student Life Coaches (Japanese), June 10 and 15, 2016 Orientation sessions for newly enrolled graduate students by Student Life Coaches (Japanese), October 11 - 12 and 19, 2016 Orientation sessions for newly enrolled graduate students by Student Life Coaches (English), October 11 - 12 and 19, 2016

Seminars
Academic Year 2017	Experience Art in English (Japanese), May 24, 2017 ⇒ Event report (Japanese) Learning Essentials for Tokyo Tech Students (Japanese), May 10 and 18; June 14, 21 and 28; July 5 and 12, 2017 ⇒ Event report (Japanese) Design Your Study Plans for 3Q and 4Q (Japanese), August 9, 2017 ⇒ Event report (Japanese) Questions for Graduates and Senior Students: How Should I Choose My Department?(Japanese), September 27, 2017 ⇒ Event report (Japanese) Java programming tutorial for beginners (Japanese), October 18 and 25, 2017 ⇒ Event report (Japanese) Insider tips for getting the most accurate information out of the main stream media using Nihon Keizai Shimbun (Japanese), November 30, 2017 ⇒ Event report (Japanese)
Academic Year 2016	Introduction to Effective Use of the Learning Portfolio (Japanese), July 28, 2016 Questions for Graduates and Senior Students: How Should I Choose My Department?(Japanese), September 28 and October 5, 2017 ⇒ Education Stories Introduction to Effective Use of the Learning Portfolio (Japanese), November 2, 9 and 16, 2016

Committee of the Student Learning Support Section

Members of the Student Learning Support Section, Student Support Center (AY 2019)
Tetsuya Mizumoto	Director of Student Support Center	Executive Vice President for Education and International Affairs
Kentaro Nakamura	Section Head	Professor, Institute of Innovative Research / Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Kikuo Ikarashi	Associate Section Head	Professor, Department of Architecture and Building Engineering, School of Environment and Society
Masao Murota		Professor, Institute for Liberal Arts
Masayasu Shimura		Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering
Yuto Koizumi		Associate Professor, Tokyo Tech Academy for Leadership, Insitute for Liberal Arts
Tatsuo Sato	Advisor	Professor Emeritus
Sachiko Ito	Student Life Coach	Specially Appointed Professor, Student Learning Support Section, Student Support Center
Masako Nozaki	Student Life Coach	Specially Appointed Specialist, Student Learning Support Section, Student Support Center
Miwa Yahata		Administrative Support Staff, Student Learning Support Section, Student Support Center
Akiyo Oshima	Student Life Coach	Tokyo Tech Alumni Association
Masataka Owada	Student Life Coach	Tokyo Tech Alumni Association
Yasuhisa Sano	Student Life Coach	Tokyo Tech Alumni Association
Kosei Takeyama	Student Life Coach	Tokyo Tech Alumni Association
Yoshihiko Hamabe	Student Life Coach	Tokyo Tech Alumni Association
Taisuke Miyoshi	Student Life Coach	Tokyo Tech Alumni Association
Koji Uchida		Head, Student Support Division
Yusuke Sasakawa		Group Leader, Support Planning Group, Student Support Division
Yumi Ito		Administrative Staff, Support Planning Group, Student Support Division

Past meetings
Academic Year 2017	1st meeting, May 16, 2017 2nd meeting, July 18, 2017 3rd meeting, October 31, 2017 4th meeting, January 15, 2018
Academic Year 2016	1st meeting, May 25, 2016 2nd meeting, June 22, 2016 3rd meeting, September 28, 2016 4th meeting, December 2, 2016 5th meeting, February 28, 2017