Thoughts on the University and Governance of the University

Author: Liu Xianjun
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Publish Date: 2000-04-01
Features: The author, standing at a profound understanding of the essence of education and recognizing its nature, proposes educational philosophies and approaches such as: maintaining a high strategic position in running a university, the absence of first-class disciplines means no first-class university, putting people first and establishing the central role of teachers in university operations, creating an atmosphere in university education, integrating humanities and science education to comprehensively improve students' qualities, and more. Based on an analysis of the characteristics of socio-economic development in the 21st century and the historical trends of higher education, the author points out the direction of Chinese higher education in the 21st century: from elite higher education to mass higher education; from a dual focus on teaching and research to a tripartite balance of production, industry, and research; from a science education-centric approach to the integration of science and humanities education; and from learning from the past to learning for the future. Combining practical experiences from universities such as Huazhong University of Science and Technology, the author also elaborates on the essence of higher education, the new educational concepts universities should adopt to meet the needs of the 21st century, how to understand and handle the relationship between production, industry, and research, how to strengthen discipline construction and faculty development, the significance, content, key points, models, and methods of cultural quality education for university students, the fundamental differences between moral education and intellectual education, how to enhance the effectiveness of university moral education, and the main factors influencing the formation of a university's academic atmosphere. The combination of theory and practice, as well as the integration of academic research and work research, are key features of this book. It holds significant reference value for higher education researchers, university leaders, and administrative personnel.