Abstract
Coastal areas in Taiwan are facing significant problems, such as an aging population and outflow of local and talented individuals. Meanwhile, metropolitan areas are suffering issues brought on by high density populations. To help close the gap between the development levels of rural and urban areas, the Taiwanese government has initiated the local revitalization movement. The Ministry of Education in Taiwan is also encouraging universities in social responsibility and local revitalization. A number of universities have therefore brought their teams to the coastal areas. However, among the research being done about universities carrying out social responsibility projects in coastal areas, few have investigated the university role and the indispensable elements for future success. This study adopted a qualitative study method and collected and analyzed various sources of data. It first analyzed local revitalization and USR (University Social Responsibility) program in Taiwan. Then it focused on using case studies to explore two university teams that promoted the university social responsibility program in coastal revitalization. Stakeholder interviews were conducted to understand the role which Taiwanese universities play. Finally, suggestions for indispensable elements of university assisting coastal revitalization are proposed.
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