Abstract：Based on Max Webers theory of three types of power, the paper analyzes American power system of higher education and explores the various manifestations of multiple power modes and their causes. It was noted that in the process of governance structure reform, the highlights upon traditional power is the premise and basis of the construction of modern university system for Chinese universities; releasing academic charisma and highlighting the academic power is the key to the structure of universitys governance arrangements; and being prepared to face the rational choice of the market lies the difficulty of universitys governance structure.
顾来红, 王力. 美国高等教育多元权力模式及其启示[J]. 高校教育管理, 2015, 9(6): 83-87.
GU Lai-Hong, WANG Li. Multiple Power Mode of American Higher Education and Its Enlightenment. Journal of Higher Education Management, 2015, 9(6): 83-87.
2015, Vol. 9 
