Retrospection and Prospect: The Characteristics and Enlightenment of Educational Punishment in National Southwestern Associated University

As a monument in the history of higher education, Southwest Associated University has its unique educational disciplinary system. This study investigates the characteristics of SWAU's disciplinary practices through historical analysis and explores their implications for modern educational punishment systems. The research identifies four key features: First, SWAU's decision-making process was transparent and regulated, ensuring fair and rational sanctions. Second, the university demonstrated empathy and discretion in punishment enforcement, reflecting a humanistic approach. Third, its disciplinary system was independent, reinforcing its authority. Lastly, it was highly responsive and capable of self-improvement. These characteristics offer valuable insights for contemporary educational punishment, emphasizing the importance of openness, transparency, a student-centered philosophy, independence, and continuous self-renewal.