Education, Innovation and Community: The Triple Mission of Modern Universities

<span>The purpose of this article is to explore how con­temporary universities are redefining their missions in order to foster community involvement and ad­dress the challenges posed by social, technological, economic, and environmental changes. The article examines strategic initiatives unde...

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Main Authors: Constantin Marius Profiroiu, Ruxandra Irina Popescu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca 2024-12-01
Series:Transylvanian Review of Administrative Sciences
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Online Access:https://rtsa.ro/tras/index.php/tras/article/view/807
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Summary:<span>The purpose of this article is to explore how con­temporary universities are redefining their missions in order to foster community involvement and ad­dress the challenges posed by social, technological, economic, and environmental changes. The article examines strategic initiatives undertaken by univer­sities, such as specialized AI programs, smart labs, and community-oriented research projects, which contribute to tackling global challenges and en­hancing local and national resilience. Additionally, it discusses how universities can integrate AI literacy, technological innovation, and collaborative partner­ships to strengthen their role as drivers of societal progress. Finally, the analysis highlights the broader implications of universities as key agents of change in the twenty-first century, emphasizing their active engagement in business partnerships, educational innovation, and public policy to align academic mis­sions with community needs.</span>
ISSN:1842-2845