On University Merger and the Innovation and Development of New Universities

So far,university merger,which plays an important part in the administrative system reform of Chinese higher education,has made great achievement in China.Presently it is necessary that we give it a rational reflection and scientific analysis,and obtain some common understanding to promote the development of merged universities.This paper discusses the problems in,esp.after,the merger of universities,presents the new opportunities in the development of merged universities and points out that,after the merger,new universities should timely fulfill their strategic shift to integrate into local community and lead local social and economic development.The paper also proposes to build up university operational ideology of quality,differentiation and elitism,and to establish senses of innovation,opening,teamwork and efficiency so as to promote the scientific development of merged universities with innovative spirit and realize the ultimate goal of 1+1﹥2in university merger.