A Team-Based Excellence Model for Innovative Educational Management Among New-Generation University Administrators in Liaoning Province
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Background and Aim: Higher education is rapidly changing due to innovation and digitalization, which have presented new difficulties for management and governance teams at universities. Advanced competencies in collaborative leadership, digital reform, and innovative educational administration are necessary for university administrators of the new generation. The purpose of this project was to create and validate the Innovative Educational Management Excellence Team (IEMET) Model for China's Liaoning Province's newer universities.
Materials and Methods: A mixed-methods study design was implemented in three subsequent periods. To collect qualitative data for Phase 1, seven key informants took part in semi-structured interviews and a comprehensive literature review. After identifying five essential components—Management System Improvement (IMS), Performance Evaluation (PEN), Personnel Training (PTG), Digital Reform (DIM), and Teamwork (TEK)—the study's initial pool of 68 indicators was whittled down to 52 indicators. For Phase 2, 312 university academic leaders, faculty, and administrators supplied quantitative data through stratified random sampling. The data were assessed using descriptive statistics, reliability analysis, and second-order Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) in the framework of structural equation modeling (SEM). In Phase 3, expert focus groups were conducted to develop implementation guidelines.
Results: The findings confirmed that the IEMET Model demonstrated strong construct validity and high reliability, with all model fit indices meeting recommended criteria. Among the five components, Digital Reform (DIM) exerted the strongest influence on innovative educational management excellence, followed by Teamwork (TEK), Performance Evaluation (PEN), Management System Improvement (IMS), and Personnel Training (PTG).
Conclusion: The study offers a methodical and verified framework for bolstering creative educational management teams in postsecondary educational establishments. For universities looking to improve governance effectiveness, cultivate innovative and collaborative cultures, and effectively manage digital transformation in modern higher education environments, the IEMET Model provides helpful advice.
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