Three-Dimensional Drive, Four-Way Collaboration: The Huanghai Model of Applied Universities Empowering Rural Revitalization

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jmsd.202612108

Author(s)

Shucui Shi*, Yinfeng Chen

Affiliation(s)

Qingdao Huanghai University, Qingdao, Shandong, China *Corresponding Author

Abstract

To address bottlenecks in rural development such as talent shortages, technological gaps, and industrial integration, Qingdao Huanghai University leverages its regionally-oriented applied education model and commitment to serving local rural revitalization. By capitalizing on its disciplinary strengths, the university has established a “Three-Dimensional Drive and Quadruple Collaboration” framework. Employing field research, university-local collaboration, targeted empowerment, and academic-research conversion, the study focused on multiple townships in Qingdao West Coast New Area. Practical initiatives were implemented in areas such as homestay upgrades, agri-cultural-tourism integration, and e-commerce support for agriculture. Results demonstrate significantly enhanced rural industrial benefits, establishing a replicable university-local collaborative revitalization paradigm. The project yielded multiple theoretical monographs, secured provincial-level talent team approval, and was selected for the National Rural Revitalization Industry-Education Integration Consortium. This research provides a practical model for applied universities to empower rural revitalization, helps resolve challenges in university-local resource integration, and holds significant implications for advancing the digital transformation of rural industries and achieving mutual benefits among universities, local authorities, and enterprises.

Keywords

Rural Revitalization; Industry-Education Integration; Digital Transformation; Three-Dimensional Drive; Four-Party Collaboration

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