Envisioning and Exploring Future Transnational Higher Education and Management Models

Abstract

This chapter aims to envision future transnational university educational and management models. In the background section, a general review of international universities in China would be outlined followed by an overview of a specific example, international Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University. In the literature review section, an evaluation of relevant literature will demonstrate how the examination of key concepts like knowledge, truth, education, and enlightenment could contribute to deepened understanding of future transnational higher education. In the third section on discussion, a detailed analysis of HeXie education model, HeXie mindset model, and HeXie management model would be addressed followed by an application of these models in XJTLU's management systems. Fourthly, challenges and opportunities would be outlined in terms of student-centered and research-led education, the teaching of research, quality education, future education in the uncertain, ambiguous, complex, and changeable world, and future education, before conclusion is drawn.