Analysis of the Digital Transformation of University Administrative Management in the Information Age
DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jhet.202515547
Author(s)
Li Zhang
Affiliation(s)
School of Educational Technology, Northwest Normal University, Gansu, China
Abstract
This study aims to explore the inherent logic, key drivers, and optimization paths of the digital transformation of university administrative management amid the global information revolution. Adopting a mixed-methods research design integrating bibliometric analysis, systematic literature review, and comparative institutional analysis, the research first combs through the evolution of theories related to public sector digital transformation and higher education governance. It then analyzes the core dimensions of the transformation, including technological integration, process reengineering, organizational restructuring, and service upgrading, while identifying critical barriers such as inadequate technological adaptation, insufficient digital literacy of administrative staff, and unsound institutional guarantees. Further, the study constructs a multi-dimensional collaborative transformation framework by comparing the transformation practices of universities in different institutional contexts. the results indicate that the digital transformation of university administrative management is an inevitable trend driven by the dual demands of educational modernization and governance efficiency improvement. Successful transformation requires the synergistic advancement of technological innovation, institutional improvement, and talent development, which can effectively optimize administrative processes, enhance service quality, and promote the modernization of university governance systems and governance capacities. This research provides theoretical references and practical guidance for universities worldwide to promote the deep integration of digital technology and administrative management.
Keywords
University Administrative Management; Digital Transformation; Information Age; Governance Modernization; Administrative Efficiency
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