Inha University Students Diagnose Local Community Issues and Seek Solutions

Team of 24 Students Formed, Presenting 4 Local Issues Topics

Inha University recently announced on the 18th that it held the final presentation of the community problem-solving class (Inha ISTL).

Inha ISTL is a class where students diagnose community issues and seek solutions through team learning. The goal is to lead student participation as agents contributing to local community development and solve regional problems. It was hosted by the Inha University Community Cooperation Committee, operated by the Social Innovation Education Institute Social Cooperative in collaboration with the Startup Support Group.

The 24 students participating in Inha ISTL were divided into four teams and conducted field visits and interviews with stakeholders on local issues such as ▲activation of Songnim Atretgil underground plaza ▲activation of Manseok Hwasu coastal walkway ▲activation of Baedari historical cultural street ▲activation of Suin Line forest trail to seek solutions.

Won Hye-wook, Chairman of the Inha University Community Cooperation Committee (first from the left), and the NBTI team, which won first prize, are taking a commemorative photo. [Photo by Inha University]

First, the NBTI team presented solutions for activating the Suin Line forest trail. They proposed village branding strategies such as creating a village character and operating railroad crosswalks, as well as community formation and communication channel operation strategies like a pet playground and village communication train, winning the first prize, the Inha University Community Cooperation Committee Chairman’s Award.

The Innovators team, which sought solutions on the theme of activating Baedari historical cultural street, suggested installing book vending machines, product vending machines, logo projectors, and producing promotional materials. The PASS team, which presented on activating Songnim Atretgil underground plaza, proposed solutions linked to local commercial districts such as installing promotional posters, operating regular programs and supporters, activating Atretgil content, and holding flea markets.

The Dongdaepyo team, which presented on activating Manseok Hwasu coastal walkway, proposed solutions including sunset projects according to the walkway construction stages, factory art and wall improvements, installation of kids cafes, and promotion of public bicycle projects.

Inha University plans to consult with cooperating organizations such as Incheon Dong-gu Office, Dong-gu Urban Regeneration Support Center, and 2080 Biryonggonggam Urban Regeneration Support Center, which suggested local issues, to ensure that the ideas presented by students in Inha ISTL can be reflected in the community.

Won Hye-wook, chairman of the Inha University Community Cooperation Committee, said, "Community cooperation has become one of the important functions of universities worldwide, so the operation of this Inha ISTL holds special significance," adding, "We will continue to prepare various programs where students empathize with community issues and consider solutions."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.