New Models of the University – Innovative Structures, Adaptive Responses, and Strategic Behavior

Universities are increasingly confronted with the paradox of stability and change. While their missions of research, teaching, and societal engagement remain constant, the conditions under which these missions are pursued have changed profoundly. Global competition, digital transformation, and expectations for social impact com-pel higher education institutions (HEIs) to rethink their organizational models and governance structures. The Humboldtian legacy of autonomy and academic self-governance is challenged by pressures for efficiency, accountability, and innovation.