Exploration and Practice of Integrating Experimental and Innovation Centers into the Development of Professional Talent in Regional Universities

Guiyu Zhou; Linghua Wen; Qing Li; Hong Wen

doi:10.30560/ier.v8n1p1

Guiyu Zhou School of Electronic Information Engineering, Yibin University, China
Linghua Wen School of Electronic Information Engineering, Yibin University, China
Qing Li School of Electronic Information Engineering, Yibin University, China
Hong Wen School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Xihua University, China

DOI: https://doi.org/10.30560/ier.v8n1p1

Keywords: national first-class undergraduate program, Experiment and Innovation Center, Multilevel Training Model, Electronic Information Science and Technology, Educational Reform

Abstract

With the rapid development of higher education, regional universities are playing an increasingly important role in supporting regional economic and social development. As a critical practical platform within the talent cultivation system of regional universities, the Experiment and Innovation Center provides comprehensive support for fostering practical skills and cultivating innovative thinking, enabling students to thrive and succeed. This paper analyzes the teaching status and unique characteristics of the nationally recognized first-class undergraduate program in Electronic Information Science and Technology at Yibin regional colleges. By leveraging the resource advantages of the Experiment and Innovation Center's demonstration base, it proposes an optimized pathway and framework for a multi-level cultivation model that deeply integrates into the talent cultivation system. The findings reveal that the multi-level cultivation model implemented in the Experiment and Innovation Center significantly enhances students' innovation abilities, practical skills, and capacity for solving real-world problems. Through multi-tiered practical projects and innovation training, the model effectively improves students' adaptability and competitiveness in real-world work environments. The research provides valuable insights for local universities seeking to enhance the quality of professional talent training and optimize teaching models. It offers strong reference and scalability for broader adoption and implementation.

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