The University of Tokyo President's Election “Doubt about Transparency and Fairness” Multiple professors asked questionnaire September 23, 12:33
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Regarding the selection of the next president at the University of Tokyo, several professors jointly issued a questionnaire stating that "details of the process have not been published and there are doubts about transparency and fairness." I understand.
At the University of Tokyo, the selection of the next president is proceeding from April, before the current president Makoto Gonokami will expire at the end of March next year.
It was found that six professors had issued a letter of inquiry to the chair of the selection meeting during this selection process.
According to the questionnaire, due to the revision of the internal rules in April, the number of final candidates, which had been "about 5" until then, was changed to "3 or more and 5 or less", and this time it is 3 people. He pointed out that the lack of diversity and narrowed down the options, and that the names of the three candidates were only disclosed on campus, saying that "transparency and fairness are questionable." , Seeking explanation.
In the previous presidential selection six years ago, the names and detailed backgrounds were announced to the outside on the website when the final five candidates were decided.
In response to the questionnaire, the University of Tokyo selection meeting responded on the 23rd that the names of the final candidates and the reasons for the selection will be announced on the 2nd of next month after the voting on campus is completed. about it.
Professor Jun Tanaka of the University of Tokyo Graduate School, who compiled the questionnaire, said, "While there are universities that visualize the selection process to the outside, the selection process at the University of Tokyo lacks transparency and should be improved."
The University of Tokyo commented to the interview, "We have taken the time to deliberate and decide on this selection process while confirming the opinions of the university. We believe that fairness and transparency are guaranteed." I will.