Activity report
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October 1-2, 2005 at Tokyo International Forum October 8, 2005 at Umeda Sky Building in Osaka October 9, 2005 at Nagoya International Meeting Hall
Due to its positive reception, JAOS will this year expand its presentation on the merits of using an agency to book overseas travel to events in Osaka, Nagoya and Tokyo.
JAOS Administration’s Opening of Physical JAOS Office
August 5, 2005
at YES Office in Tokyo
Up until now, JAOS had operated without an actual physical office. However, due to the amount of work JAOS is putting into the creation of a model ‘Standardized Terms and Conditions’ as well as its direct work with the overseas study industry, the JAOS administration made the decision to open a ‘JAOS Administrative Office’ at the 2005 Spring General Meeting. The office hours, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. have also been decided on. Japan Association of Overseas Studies (JAOS) Specific Non-Profit Organization Tokyo-to, Shinjuku-ku, Kagurazaka 6-35-1, Kyokiku Center Building 2F 162-0825 Tel. 03-3269-8446, Fax. 03-3269-8447 (within Japan)
2002 JAOS General-Meeting: Spring
June 17, 2002
at Shibuya Forum 8 in Tokyo
The 2002 Annual Spring General Meeting was attended by 24 participants from 22 member organizations, among which, 7 organizations participated via absentee vote. The new membership of 1 agency was approved at the meeting. The ‘Four Task Teams’ (1. JAOS Standardized Agreement, 2. New Membership Recruitment, 3. ERA, 4. Member Support) organized during the last General Meeting presented their activity reports, in which the contents were discussed. In addition, FELCA reported that they plan to open a new office in Bangkok, Thailand. FELCA also plans to launch its website from the autumn of 2002. Special attention was paid to the work of the ‘JAOS Standardized Agreement Task Team’. Though a number of difficulties are expected, it was agreed upon that the team would be focusing on the ‘cancellation policies’ of ‘individual language programs’. As these types of programs make up a large share of the overseas study market, any improvements that can be made will have a major positive consequence for both consumers as well as for the study abroad industry as a whole. The following are major policies that were discussed and agreed upon at the General Meeting. ・ Self-imposed restrictions among study abroad organizations under JAOS, (where there are currently no existing codes of practice) will contribute to fair and trustworthy business development within the industry. ・ Through the above actions, JAOS members and non-members will de differentiated, members acquiring ‘trust’ from general society for being part of a dependable group. This will result in JAOS membership growth. ・ Although the ‘Guidelines’ have already been established, the ‘Task Team’ will take concrete actions in order to better establish the ‘JAOS Standardized Agreement’ (also referred to as ‘Model Terms and Conditions’) as a means of gaining the public’s confidence. ・ As an initial step towards forming the ‘JAOS Standardized Agreement’, the Task Team will first work towards establishing a ‘Partially Standardized Agreement’ by reaching a consensus with JAOS members regarding ‘Cancellation Policy ・ All of the above actions shall not conflict with ‘Anti-Monopoly Law’
2005 JAOS Spring General Meeting
June 8, 2005
Canadian Embassy in Tokyo
The Spring General Meeting was attended 28 individuals representing 33 member organizations (8 of which were present by proxy). 1 new member organization and one supporting member organization were admitted into JAOS. Each task team reported on their activities and plans, which were actively discussed by those in attendance. The research and training task team reported on its current plans to open a certified course for study abroad professionals. Furthermore, due to current difficulties in carrying out diverse activities, JAOS made a decision to open an actual physical office in the near future.
2005 Canada Study Abroad Fair Sponsored by JAOS and Supported by Canadian Embassy
May 27, 2005
at Canadian Embassy in Tokyo
At the 2004 JAOS Autumn General Meeting, the Planning Task Team, along with JAOS Administration and the Canadian Embassy, decided to organize this event in order to promote ‘prospering through overseas study’. Considering that 22 schools, 15 agencies and 285 visitors attended the event, it can certainly be considered a success.
2004 Fiscal Year 8th Annual JAOS-FGER Meeting
February 14, 2005
at Tokyo Kokusai Koryu-kan Plaza Heisei
As of this meeting, this event, previously known as JAOS-ERA Meetings will now be called JAOS-FGER Meetings. This year’s meeting was attended by 29 JAOS members and 11 individuals from the following FGER (Foreign Government Education Representive) organizations (American Embassy, Japan-U.S. Educational Commission, Embassy of Australia, Embassy of Ireland, New Zealand Embassy, Canadian Embassy, and the British Council). Furthermore, two members of JASSO and one member of JAFSA participated as observers. After FGER and JAOS reported on current developments in the industry, an active discussion on the themes presented took place. After the meeting, JAOS reported to FGER on the current status of its proposed ‘JAOS Certified Counselor Training Course.’
2004 JAOS Autumn General Meeting
December 9-10, 2004
At Hotel New Akao in Atami
The Autumn General Meeting was attended by 28 individuals representing 33 companies (9 of which were present by proxy). 1 new regular member organization was formally admitted into JAOS. Each task team presented their recent activities. The ‘JAOS Model Terms and Conditions for Overseas Language Studies,’ which was researched over a difficult three-year period by the Model Term and Condition Task Team, was presented and eventually adopted after being slightly edited and actively discussed.
JAOS Presentation on the Theme, ‘The Merits of Using Study Abroad Agencies’ at the U.K. Overseas Study Fair Organized by the British Council
October 2-3, 2004
at Tokyo International Forum
At the 2004 JAOS Spring General Meeting, it was decided that JAOS should work more directly with overseas schools as well as the embassies of various countries in order to break the inaccurate perception that study abroad agencies act merely as recruiters for overseas study. As a first step, JAOS made a well-received presentation on the numerous merits of using an agency at a U.K. Overseas Study Fair organized by the British Council, which has long been supportive of JAOS’ efforts.
Participation in JAFSA (Japan Network for International Education)
At the 2004 JAOS Spring General Meeting, JAOS decided to become a participating member of the Japan Network for International Education (JAFSA) from June 14, 2004. JAFSA is a non-profit educational organization that consists of 190 members, most of whom are educators from universities, colleges and other educational organizations. JAFSA’s primary activities include the research, exchange, publishing, distribution and advancement of information on international educational exchange and training programs. JAOS expects to have a multifaceted and active informational exchange with JAFSA.
2004 JAOS Spring Formal General Meeting
May 11, 2004
at Shibuya Forum 8 in Tokyo
The Spring General Meeting was attended by 33 member companies represented by 24 individuals (9 organizations represented via proxy). One new organization as well as one new support organization were approved and admitted into JAOS. Considering that this was JAOS’ first meeting since becoming an NPO, many issues were raised during the discussion, which saw many ideas actively exchanged. Resolutions included the setting up of a ‘consumer consultation booth’, conducting initial preparation for a ‘Study Abroad Program Advisor’ licensing system (training and testing),’ participation in JAFSA, and the use of a new JAOS logotype.