Organizational and Legal Model for the Functioning of a University Campus: Issues of Theory and Practice

The paper analyzes organizational and legal aspects, financial and property issues, and contractual elements of a model mechanism for interaction within a non-legal entity, non-corporate association of scientific and educational organizations, industrial partners, and other entities using the infrastructure of interuniversity campuses. A number of key factors are identified that are proposed to be taken into account when developing a common organizational and legal model for the functioning of an interuniversity campus. The organizational component of campus management is characterized as a regionally oriented, project-based model with predominant state participation, elements of concession management, and management based on a consortium agreement (or other contractual structure). Non-governmental entities of university campuses are classified based on the type of activity performed and functional role. It is noted that the creation of a network of regional campuses significantly changes the role of universities in the socio-economic development of regions, and the purpose of the infrastructure of the interuniversity campus is strongly linked to the public functions and purposes of its use. It is emphasized that the success of the project depends on the adaptation of universities to new conditions, constructive relations with regional public authorities and business, as well as a balance between federal and regional needs. The proposed campus management model combines the active role of regional public authorities, an ecosystem of technological entrepreneurship, networking and digital transformation. Particular attention is given to the need for clear definition of the roles and responsibilities of participants, as well as consideration of regional specifics. The need to amend the legislation for the effective implementation of the project is emphasized.