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Title: Connecting Internationalization with Regional Revitalization through University Social Responsibility Initiatives in Taiwan: Case Studies of Local Universities
Language: English
Authors: Jing Liu (ORCID 0000-0003-3531-3296), Ayaka Noda
Source: International Journal of Comparative Education and Development. 2026 28(2):146-164.
Availability: Emerald Publishing Limited. Howard House, Wagon Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 1WA, UK. Tel: +44-1274-777700; Fax: +44-1274-785201; e-mail: emerald@emeraldinsight.com; Web site: http://www.emerald.com/insight
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 19
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Global Approach, Social Responsibility, College Faculty, Administrator Attitudes, Universities, Strategic Planning, Governance, School Community Relationship, School Personnel, Employee Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes, Barriers, Local Issues
Geographic Terms: Taiwan
DOI: 10.1108/IJCED-04-2025-0045
ISSN: 2396-7404
2309-4907
Abstract: Purpose: Similar to the neighboring countries in the East Asia, Taiwan is facing serious demographic challenges, particularly in rural areas, and is juggling the balance between international and local needs. Inspired by the Japanese concept of "regional revitalization," Taiwan has implemented similar strategies to address population decline and ensure economic growth. From the perspective of university social responsibility (USR), this study aims to explore how the Taiwanese government tackles local issue while pursuing international competition and cooperation. It also examines how local universities address their seemingly divergent missions of "internationalization" and "regional revitalization." Design/methodology/approach: This study employed qualitative research methods. Through document analysis, this study covered government policies related to internationalization and regional revitalization in Taiwan. It also conducted interviews with senior leaders, faculty members and administrative support staff of local universities in Taiwan to explore the current state, strategy and challenges of internationalization in local communities. Regarding interview selection, this study targeted two universities, including one located in central and the other located in southern areas of Taiwan. Both universities are national universities. Findings: The findings illustrate that while University A and University B adopt distinct institutional logics -- civic engagement and educational development in the former, technical innovation and applied learning in the latter -- both contribute meaningfully to a more contextually embedded model of internationalization. Their approaches reflect an emergent paradigm in higher education: one in which internationalization is not pursued in isolation but is deeply interwoven with local development. Originality/value: This paper offers original insight by analyzing how non-elite, regionally based universities in Taiwan integrate internationalization with regional revitalization under the framework of university social responsibility. It uniquely reveals how differing institutional missions and disciplinary strengths shape strategic responses to national policy and highlights the potential of localized, glocal approaches to transform higher education's role in development.
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  Data: Purpose: Similar to the neighboring countries in the East Asia, Taiwan is facing serious demographic challenges, particularly in rural areas, and is juggling the balance between international and local needs. Inspired by the Japanese concept of "regional revitalization," Taiwan has implemented similar strategies to address population decline and ensure economic growth. From the perspective of university social responsibility (USR), this study aims to explore how the Taiwanese government tackles local issue while pursuing international competition and cooperation. It also examines how local universities address their seemingly divergent missions of "internationalization" and "regional revitalization." Design/methodology/approach: This study employed qualitative research methods. Through document analysis, this study covered government policies related to internationalization and regional revitalization in Taiwan. It also conducted interviews with senior leaders, faculty members and administrative support staff of local universities in Taiwan to explore the current state, strategy and challenges of internationalization in local communities. Regarding interview selection, this study targeted two universities, including one located in central and the other located in southern areas of Taiwan. Both universities are national universities. Findings: The findings illustrate that while University A and University B adopt distinct institutional logics -- civic engagement and educational development in the former, technical innovation and applied learning in the latter -- both contribute meaningfully to a more contextually embedded model of internationalization. Their approaches reflect an emergent paradigm in higher education: one in which internationalization is not pursued in isolation but is deeply interwoven with local development. Originality/value: This paper offers original insight by analyzing how non-elite, regionally based universities in Taiwan integrate internationalization with regional revitalization under the framework of university social responsibility. It uniquely reveals how differing institutional missions and disciplinary strengths shape strategic responses to national policy and highlights the potential of localized, glocal approaches to transform higher education's role in development.
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