Case Study of UEC's Novel Learning Environment for Cultivating Engineering Talents

The present study introduces practical examples of the educational programs and learning support environments aimed at cultivating UEC’s “Kō-gata” human resources—individuals equipped with solid foundational knowledge, specialized vertical expertise, and the capacity for horizontal expansion through innovation—at the University of Electro-Communications (UEC). Here, “Kō-gata human resources” are defined as individuals equipped with solid foundational knowledge, specialized vertical expertise, and the capacity for horizontal expansion through innovation, enabling them to respond flexibly to diverse societal challenges. To cultivate such talent, UEC has begun promoting an interdisciplinary minor program and educational digital transformation. The present paper highlights two key initiatives: the carbon neutrality minor that was established in 2024, and the UEC Learning Analytics Platform, which visualizes the students’ learning progress. Although still in the early implementation stages, as these efforts have been successful in promoting student autonomy and enhancing teaching quality, they are expected to lay the groundwork for future educational innovations.