A Brief Discussion on the Existing Issues in the Implementation of Educational Discipline in Colleges and Universities and the Exploration of Improvement Strategies

Abstract

In recent years, issues surrounding educational discipline in higher education institutions have become increasingly prominent. The disciplinary violations of students have grown more complex, and numerous irregularities persist in the way universities exercise their management functions and enforce disciplinary measures. Problems such as the ambiguity and inconsistency of disciplinary systems, the misalignment between the nature and purpose of educational discipline, the unclear authority in enforcing discipline leading to the absence of responsibility, and the overall lack of a standardized and robust disciplinary framework are widely reported. With the implementation of the rule of law and education-by-law strategies, China’s legal governance process has significantly accelerated, and disciplinary practices in universities are increasingly moving toward a legal framework. Issues related to the exercise of disciplinary authority in education have garnered widespread attention in academic circles. The legitimacy of disciplinary measures and the resolution of current issues are urgently needed to realign university discipline with the fundamental goal of character education and to ensure the smooth operation of teaching and learning in higher education institutions.