Standard of “Six-Type Organs”: Evidence from the Law-Based Management of Private Higher Education Institutions in China

This study adopts the standard of the “Six-Type Organs” framework to investigate the theoretical underpinnings, developmental trajectory, index system, and implementation route of the legal governance of private higher education institutions (PHEIs) in China. Combined with the characteristics of PHEIs, five core indicators include legal compliance, distribution of rights and responsibilities, protection of rights and interests of teachers and students, transparency and openness, and culture construction of rule of law, and the implementation path is constructed from five aspects: system construction, organizational guarantee, education and training, information disclosure, and supervision and evaluation. The study shows that law-based management provides a normative and operable plan for the high-quality development of PHEIs through optimizing the governance structure, protecting the rights and interests of teachers and students as well as enhancing management transparency. In terms of policy recommendations, this study places particular emphasis on enhancing the system of education laws and regulations, cultivating a culture of the rule of law, and elevating the standards of information disclosure and supervision. It is also noted that future research could delve into the construction of smart campuses and draw on international experiences. This study thus offers significant theoretical backing and practical approaches for the modernization of private institution governance and the building of an education powerhouse.