During the Beiyang Government era

the University Senate system

as a guarantee of the Professor Management system of the Republican period

has undergone three evolutions in educational legislation. In 1912

the promulgation of "University Order" marked the legislative establishment of the university Senate system

and the Senate became the highest authority of the university. In 1917

with the promulgation of "Amendment of University Order"

the Professorship was abolished

and part of the power of the former Professorship was transferred to the Senate

thus the power of the Senate further expanded. In 1924

with the promulgation of "National University Regulations"

the Professorship was restored and a new Board of Directors was added

and the status of the Senate as the highest authority was challenged by the Board. Behind the three legislative evolutions of the University Senate

however

lies the ultimate pursuit of the Professor Management system

and the dilemma of its realization under the constraints of the government’s educational legislation system.