Student Committee of University Co-ops in JapanNational Student Committee ChairpersonMiyoko YoshiokaNational Federation of University Co-operative Associations/NFUCA ProfileMiyoko YoshiokaBorn in Kashihara City, Nara PrefectureGraduated from Dept. of Clinical Social Work, Faculty of Sociology, Ryukoku University Ryukoku University Co-op: Student Committee (2009-2011) Keiji & Nara Bloc: Student Committee Chairperson (2012) Current position: NFUCA: Student Committee Chairperson NFUCA & University Co-operatives Mutual Federation: BoD member University Co-operative Volunteer Center: DirectorCharacteristics of University Co-opsEach and every member cooperates with various people (students, graduate students, international students, faculty members, co-op staff) to realize a wish for a better lifeUniversity Co-opGeneral Assembly/General Meeting of RepresentativesBoard of DirectorsCo-op staffCommitteesHow a University Co-op WorksStudent CommitteeA co-op member group that proactively connects various people, cooperates and works towards the realization of University Co-operative Mission Statement.(Excerpt from the University Co-op Handbook)Student Committee Student Committee Graduate Student Committee International Student Committee Faculty Member Committee

Student CommitteeFind out everybodys ideal and put them into practice!Continue to be the most active members!Become friends with other co-op members and lead them!Dream & wishLets realize them together!MembersStudent CommitteeEfforts Made by Student CommitteeExplanation about university co-op and university activities to the local high school and teachers

Kagoshima University Co-opHigh School VisitMaking it easier for the students to get involved in university co-op activities

Interactions among co-op membersKanazawa University Co-opMorning ActivityAttracting everybody to become co-op membersEfforts Made by Student CommitteeCo-op store that is useful for students lifeSupporting the start of freshmens life!

Ryukoku University Co-opWelcome Party for Freshmen

The University of TokyoCo-opFood Tasting EventSupport to start college life for freshmen

Kinjo Gakuin University Co-opDisplay of Products for Job Hunting

Miyagi University of Education Co-opOrientation for Parents of Successful Candidates who Passed the ExamShaping the co-op storeProviding support to make new friendsEfforts Made by Student CommitteeActivities for the SocietySupporting disaster victims

The University of TokushimaCo-opPeaceNow! Tokushima

Kagoshima University Co-opVolunteer Program Debrief SessionChikushi JogakuenMaking eco friendly bags

Learning a lesson, No more war! No more tragedy!Efforts Made by Student CommitteeSupport for Career OrientationGetting the students to think about the goal in 4 years and also the future, in order to create a meaningful campus life!Educating the students to become respectable members of society through various experiences!Konan University Co-opConsumer EducationChiba University Co-opVision Navigation Seminar

Akita University Co-opBiblio Battle

Student Committee ActivitiesLets prepare for any emergency situation for our own safety during commuting to campus!Efforts to educate students about potential sickness and injuries in campus

Ritsumeikan Co-opBicycle inspection programin cooperation with the universityHirosaki University Co-opCreating mutual benefit explanation boardMutual aid activitiesLearn Together in Solidarity

- Gaining the necessary knowledge as a leader of Student Committee- Opinion exchange with leaders from various regions in Japan and encouraging each other- Materialization of general meeting proposals- Learning about the definition of co-operative and Student CommitteeMembers Activities Training Seminar&National Student Committee Chairperson SeminarLearn Together in SolidarityPeace Now!&national environmental seminar

Attended a commemoration ceremony in Hiroshima and Nagasaki to think about peace together with co-op members as a part of field work

Environmental activities held in conjunction with General Assembly of JUONStudents Participation in University Co-opsCo-op members join hand in hand to realize each and every members wish to lead a better college life

10249 students across Japan

We want to contribute in shaping the co-ops directionTheme for 2014 ActivitiesUniversity co-ops that grow together with its membersthrough members participationStrengthening collective strength andcontributing to the creation of university attraction