University Social Responsibility, USR

Social Responsibility & Sustainable Development

Asia University has long identified talent cultivation, knowledge innovation, and social responsibility as its three core missions. In terms of education, our aim is to provide students with professional expertise while fostering their development into social elites who care for local communities and enhance social well-being. Consequently, the university encourages faculty and students to integrate teaching and research capabilities to serve society and fulfill the university's commitment to social practice.

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Sustainable Age-Friendly & Dementia-Inclusive Communities: Digital Innovation × Cognitive Care × Social Inclusion

Project Leader: Distinguished Prof. Hua-Shan Wu, Dept. of Nursing, College of Nursing

Since 2018, the College of Nursing has undertaken the Ministry of Education's USR project, deeply rooted in Wufeng for eight years. The current phase expands to Dali, Wuri, and Caotun, integrating 5 colleges, 7 departments, and 3 university units with 146 external partners. We established Wufeng's first dementia care center "Beiliu Memory Station," which won 2nd place in the 2023 Taichung Golden Care Awards. We also promoted "Art × Museum Prescriptions," receiving the 2025 Global Views USR Excellence Award. Through sustainable teaching innovation and local engagement, we cultivate cross-disciplinary talents in smart long-term care.

Guardians of Food Safety and Health Project

Project Leader: Distinguished Prof. Yu-Cheng Chiang, Dept. of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology, College of Medical and Health Science

Our team executes the 4th phase of the MOE University Social Responsibility (USR) project, playing a crucial role as "Guardians of Food Safety and Health." From farm to table, from children to adults, and from seniors to pets, we safeguard the health and nutritional needs of all lives around us, assisting in the maintenance of food security and safety.

Learning with Intelligent Technology: Language Learning Companions Development Project for Rural Junior High School and Community High School students

Project Leader: Assistant Prof. Yu-Ling Lo, Dept. of Early Childhood Education, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

To implement SDGs 4 (Quality Education) and SDGs 10 (Reduced Inequalities), this project targets remote and community junior/senior high schools in Central Taiwan with relatively scarce educational resources. We recruit and train university students to serve as online language companions, utilizing digital learning platforms to lead students in exploring international cultures and enhancing their future competitiveness.

Smart Aging: Cognitive Promotion & Mental-Brain Enhancement

Project Leader: Associate Prof. Yu-Chi Liao, Dept. of Psychology, College of Medical and Health Science

This project focuses on the "Body, Mind, and Brain" of seniors, offering comprehensive support from health promotion and cognitive enhancement to psychological adjustment. Through rehabilitative training, we strengthen executive functions and stimulate the joy of learning. We emphasize talent cultivation and collaborate with local governments and institutions to provide students with practical experience in the field.