The Innovative Component in the Strategic Development of Russian Universities

Abstract

The article analyzes the issues of introduction of innovative component in the work of Russian universities. The concept of "innovation in education" is studied, so there is no consensus on this issue among scientists. The article analyzes several approaches to this concept. It is noted that the main strategic objective of the innovative approach in higher education, in addition to direct training, is to acquire practical skills from students through the mandatory use in the educational process of industrial practices in modern enterprises, as well as participation in the scientific process of universities, including writing articles. A generalized model of innovation process in universities is proposed, which can be transformed for each specific University if necessary. The models of transformation of Russian universities into educational, scientific and innovative University complexes (UNIC) are also analyzed. The model of innovative University and stages of introduction of innovations in education are considered. An example of two universities is given: St. Petersburg Polytechnic University and Volga state technological University, which initiated the introduction of an innovative component in education. Conclusions are drawn about the need to competently and consistently implement innovative components in higher education using the processes of digitalization.