Journal of Higher Education Research

Based on external university inspection and practice, this paper builds a four-dimensional analytical framework, expounds the upgrade paths of inspection work from problem identification to symptom-and-root-cause resolution and from tactical execution to strategic support. It clarifies the practical principles of university inspection with the Three Must Not and cases, and puts forward unconventional thinking approaches from policy guidance, social contribution and long-term governance. The study aims to guide universities to improve governance efficiency and achieve the mission of moral education through inspection.