A thought-provoking question arises when considering the evolving role of higher education institutions: What if university social responsibility (USR) were not merely a measure of what universities provide but a dynamic system of reciprocal exchange that redefines how stakeholders and institutions sustain one another? This perspective invites an expansion of current USR frameworks toward models that emphasize reciprocity, accountability, and sustainable stakeholder engagement.
Traditional approaches to USR often focus on the outward obligations of universities, such as community partnerships, sustainability projects, and the advancement of equity among marginalized student populations (Vasilescu et al., 2010). While these initiatives are valuable, they frequently position universities as unilateral benefactors. However, recent scholarship in stakeholder theory and responsibility suggests that organizational responsibility is most effective when framed as a relational, interactive process (Carroll, 2015; Freeman et al., 2018). From this standpoint, universities must be seen not only as providers of social good but as co-participants in reciprocal relationships with their stakeholders.
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- Anonym (Author), 2025, Dynamic Reciprocity in University Social Responsibility, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1618951
