Study on Investment Modes for Building First-class Universities Based on a Multivariate Cluster Analysis
Systemic research on the construction investment modes is an important perspective for the comprehensively evaluation of the construction of first-class universities.By applying cluster analysis method,and based on the differences of investment characteristics reflected by the established index system for evaluating university construction investment,this paper classifies the investment modes of 32 world-class universities directly under the Ministry of Education into four types:those with large-scale investment as the leading factor,those with local investment as the supporting factor,those with investment in advantageous liberal arts,and those with investment focused on characteristic disciplines.After comparing the performances of the universities in the first-class university construction program under different investment types in the global university rankings in recent years,this paper proposes that we should ensure the stable increase of total fund investment,build a balanced investment system with multiple support,focus on the sustainability and effectiveness of construction investment,and establish a guarantee system under the coordinated resource supply system,so as to strengthen the construction of first-class universities in China.
first-class university constructioninvestment modelcluster analysis