On the Core Values and Core Competence of Universities

Core competence is composed of"hard competence"and"soft competence".At present,universities tend to attach more importance to the construction of hard competence.Core values is central elements of soft competence.As for enhancing core competence of universities,soft competence has three functions such as guidance and regulation,cohesion and motivation,influence and radiation,etc.To refine core values of universities,we should insist on four principle of the unification of commonality and individuality,inheritance and innovation,simplicity and profoundness.To carry forward core values of universities,we should adopt various methods such as publicity,demonstration and edification to constantly expand their influence and popularity.