The social service function of colleges and universities can be traced back to 1980s, when China began to reform and open up. Due to the increasing demand for talents in economic construction and social development, colleges and universities are gradually changing from traditional education and teaching institutions to comprehensive knowledge service institutions. In this context, the social service function of colleges and universities began to be widely valued and developed.

Combine with society

During the period of 1984, the national conference on higher education put forward the requirement of strengthening social services in colleges and universities, and clearly pointed out that colleges and universities should combine with society and carry out various forms of social services.

Multi-service activity

Under the guidance of policies and regulations, colleges and universities have gradually carried out various social-oriented service activities, such as technical consultation, transformation of scientific research achievements, enterprise training and community service.

Expand and deepen

With the rapid development of China's economy and society, the social service function of colleges and universities is constantly expanding and deepening. At present, many colleges and universities have established a perfect social service system and actively carried out various innovative, practical and service projects and activities, which have made important contributions to promoting economic and social development.