Inspecting Universities from an External Perspective: A Four-Dimensional Framework and Practical Approaches
Abstract
Based on external university inspection and practice, this paper builds a four-dimensional analytical framework, expounds the upgrade paths of inspection work from problem identification to symptom-and-root-cause resolution and from tactical execution to strategic support. It clarifies the practical principles of university inspection with the Three Must Not and cases, and puts forward unconventional thinking approaches from policy guidance, social contribution and long-term governance. The study aims to guide universities to improve governance efficiency and achieve the mission of moral education through inspection.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Higher Education Governance and Development
Evaluation and Performance Assessment
Evaluation of Teaching Practices
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Higher Education Research
- Volume
- 6
- Issue
- 6
- Pages
- 767–767
- Publication date
- 9 January 2026
- Language
- EN