Chinese Private University Research Articles

The Relationship between Personality Traits and Turnover Intention of Private University Teachers: The Mediating Role of Sense of Belonging

This study examines the relationship between personality traits (openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism) and turnover intention among private university teachers, focusing on the mediating role of sense of belonging. A quantitative research approach using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) via SmartPLS 4.0 was employed. Data were collected from 781 private university teachers in Yunnan Province, China, through an online survey, and hypotheses were tested to explore the direct and indirect effects of the Big Five personality traits on turnover intention. The results reveal that openness, conscientiousness, and neuroticism are positively related to turnover intention, while agreeableness shows a significant negative relationship. Sense of belonging mediates the relationships between all personality traits and turnover intention, highlighting its critical role in reducing turnover. The study's cross-sectional design limits causal inference, and the specific context of Chinese private universities may affect generalizability. University administrators should focus on enhancing teachers' sense of belonging and tailor retention strategies based on individual personality traits. This study provides new insights into the complex interplay between personality traits, sense of belonging, and turnover intention in educational settings, offering practical recommendations for improving teacher retention.

A framework for transformational leadership to enhance teacher's work performance.

In the new era of higher education focusing on "double first-class" development, private universities in China face significant opportunities and challenges. The success of these institutions is closely linked to effective leadership, particularly transformational leadership, which is known to inspire and motivate employees toward extraordinary achievements. This study explores the existence and impact of transformational leadership on teachers' work performance in Chinese private universities. It aims to fill a research gap regarding the role of transformational leadership in a resource-constrained environment and provide practical insights for enhancing teachers' work performance, thereby contributing to the rapid development of private universities and the realization of "double first-class" goals. This study employed an input-process-output approach, combining qualitative data from face-to-face interviews with 12 leaders at Guangdong University of Science and Technology and quantitative data from an electronic survey of 392 university teachers. Data were analyzed using SPSS26.0, AMOS24.0, and NVIVO14, including exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, common method bias assessment, and correlation analysis. Structural equation modeling with AMOS24.0 was used to explore the relationship between transformational leadership and teachers' work performance, evaluating the impact of each transformational leadership dimension. The study findings demonstrated that transformational leadership styles are being employed in Chinese private universities, albeit not extensively, with moderate effects on teachers' work performance. The research identified organizational vision, intellectual stimulation, and personal recognition as significant drivers of enhanced performance among faculty members. Nevertheless, the study did not confirm the impact of supportive leadership, inspiring communication, and moral modeling within the context of Chinese private universities. The results highlight areas for potential development in leadership practices, including improving teachers' competencies, motivating teachers, providing good work opportunities and environments, and building good teacher teams.

Management style, corporate culture, employee performance in Chinese private universities: Basis for employee retention framework

Management style, corporate culture, employee performance in Chinese private universities: Basis for employee retention framework

I Know You: User Profiling on Social Media Usage of Chinese Private University Students

Chinese university students’ use of social media is becoming increasingly diverse, and students from private universities in China have different group characteristics than those from public universities. This research endeavoured to establish a comprehensive user profile of Chinese private university students by examining their social media usage patterns. The purpose was to gain profound insights into the distinctive attributes of students in China’s private universities within the context of the current era characterised by extensive data availability. This study employed a questionnaire-based research approach to acquire a dataset consisting of 673 instances of social media usage among students enrolled in private universities in China. Subsequently, exploratory factor analysis was performed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software, extracting five (5) categorical feature tags. Combined with the extracted feature tags and the usage status and perception dimension data, the K-means cluster analysis method was used to perform rapid clustering to derive four (4) differentiated groups comprising information exchange-oriented users, instrument-oriented users, dependent-oriented users and entertainment-oriented users. Furthermore, thorough analysis and description of the essential attributes for these 4 user profile categories have been conducted by incorporating the fundamental user information.

RESEARCH ON ASSET MANAGEMENT IN PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN CHINA (THE CASE STUDY OF THE YUNNAN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT)

The purpose of this study is to examine asset management practices in Chinese private universities using Yunnan College of Business Management as a case study. The study draws on four theoretical frameworks: legitimacy theory, stakeholder theory, agency theory, and resource-based view theory. Qualitative research methods, including interviews and document analysis, are used to collect data from relevant stakeholders, such as administrators, faculty, and students. The study finds that while Yunnan College of Business Management has implemented various asset management strategies, there are still opportunities for improvement in areas such as asset utilization and maintenance. The results also suggest that the university should consider the interests of various stakeholders, including students, faculty, and donors, to improve the legitimacy and sustainability of its asset management practices. Based on these findings, this study recommends that the university develop a comprehensive asset management plan that is consistent with its mission and values, adopts advanced technology for asset tracking and maintenance, and establishes a transparent and accountable asset management system. This study contributes to the literature on asset management in the higher education sector and provides practical recommendations for improving asset management practices in Chinese private universities.

"Internet+" Perspective on the Application of Blended Learning Model in Ideological and Political Education in Private Universities: A Study

This research focuses on the ideological and political education in Chinese private universities, exploring the application and effectiveness of the blended learning model in the context of the "Internet+" era. The rapid development of the "Internet+" has posed new challenges and opportunities for ideological and political education in higher education institutions. In order to better adapt to the learning needs of modern students and enhance the quality of ideological and political courses, the blended learning model has emerged as a viable solution. In this paper, we first review the impact of the "Internet+" on ideological and political education in higher education and the practical issues faced by private universities in this field. Then, we introduce the theoretical foundation of the blended learning model, emphasizing its potential and applicability in higher education. Next, we propose a blended learning design scheme for ideological and political courses in private universities, including the selection of course content and the organization of online and offline teaching activities. Through empirical research, we analyze the practical application effects of the blended learning model in ideological and political courses. Feedback from students and teachers indicates that the blended learning model can enhance student engagement and learning interest, facilitating effective ideological and political education. However, we also identify some potential challenges and issues, such as the requirements for technical equipment and the need for teacher training. Based on the comprehensive research results, we conclude that the blended learning model has brought about positive changes in ideological and political education in private universities within the "Internet+" context but still requires further refinement and development. Finally, this study provides recommendations for future development to promote the sustainable growth of the blended learning model in ideological and political courses at private universities, offering students a richer and more valuable ideological and political education.

Construction and Implementation Strategies of the Social Practice Teaching System for Digital Media Majors in Chinese Private Universities

Construction and Implementation Strategies of the Social Practice Teaching System for Digital Media Majors in Chinese Private Universities

Faculty and Staff Perspectives: Internationalization Development in Chinese Private Universities

Faculty and Staff Perspectives: Internationalization Development in Chinese Private Universities

Empowering Language Education: Integrating Translanguaging, Multimodality, and Dialogic Teaching in Chinese Private Universities

Background and aims: This study delves into the dynamic landscape of language education in Chinese private universities, specifically focusing on the application of translanguaging, multimodality, and dialogic teaching to enhance students' literacy development. With English literacy holding paramount importance in the globalized era, junior students in China’s private universities encounter distinct challenges and opportunities. This research investigates the constraints that hinder their literacy competence, examines the efficacy of translanguaging and dialogic pedagogy in bolstering literacy skills, and explores students’ perceptions of their literacy competence and experiences with translanguaging practices. Materials and methods: The study’s significance lies in its potential to shape educational practices and curriculum design within China’s private university context. By harnessing the power of translanguaging, multimodality, and dialogic teaching, this research strives to offer innovative approaches to bolster students’ English literacy proficiency. Results: The findings unravel the intricate interplay between linguistic strategies, instructional techniques, and students’ perceptions, thereby contributing to the creation of effective pedagogical interventions in English literacy education. Conclusion: This research project aims to bridge the gap between theoretical frameworks and practical applications, culminating in actionable insights that resonate with the challenges and aspirations of junior students in Chinese private universities. Through an intricate exploration of language education paradigms, this study ultimately strives to equip students with the linguistic competence and confidence required to thrive in an increasingly interconnected and diverse global society.

Research on the Construction and Development Strategies of the Teaching Staff for Micro-majors in Chinese Private Universities

Research on the Construction and Development Strategies of the Teaching Staff for Micro-majors in Chinese Private Universities

Analyzing the Development Path of Student Art Troupe in Chinese Private Universities

Based on the perspective of "three full education", the student art troupe of Chinese private colleges and universities has always been in the strong foundation, highlighting the key points, and building norms to form an all-member, all-process, and all-round pattern of standing up for the sportsman. This paper analyses the dilemma of the development of student art troupes in Chinese private colleges and universities, and explores how the path of student art troupes' construction can be developed innovatively, which is beneficial to the branding development of art troupes in private colleges and universities.

Organizational equity, job performance and turnover intention among teachers in Chinese private universities: Based on employee retention framework

Organizational equity, job performance and turnover intention among teachers in Chinese private universities: Based on employee retention framework

Study on the relationship between the professional identity and the work engagement of teachers in private universities

This study tries to take professional identity (PI) and job involvement (JI) as the starting points of the research and briefly discusses the characteristics of PI and JI of teachers in Chinese private universities as well as the main factors affecting the level of PI and JI of teachers. This paper analyzes the relationship between the professional identity (PI) and the work engagement (WE) of 530 teachers at a private university in China using questionnaires surveys, interviews and statistics. The result shows that 1) a teacher’s professional identity at a private university provides a positive prediction for work engagement. 2) The professional identity (PI) of teachers in different phases of professional development has level and structural differences in its relationship to work engagement (WE). The PI of teachers in private universities is generally in the middle range among which professional motivation is the highest and professional emotional benefit is the lowest. There are significant differences in career identity across different career development periods. Through male physical education teachers' sense of professional emotional benefit, professional motivation and professional self-regulation and female physical education teachers' sense of professional motivation and professional self-regulation, the job investment can be predicted.

The Development and Research of Sino-Foreign Cooperation in Running Schools in Chinese Private Universities

The Development and Research of Sino-Foreign Cooperation in Running Schools in Chinese Private Universities

Thinking and Analysis on the Developmental Prospect and Path of Chinese Private Universities in the Post-pandemic Era

Thinking and Analysis on the Developmental Prospect and Path of Chinese Private Universities in the Post-pandemic Era

From Natural Translanguaging to Planned Translanguaging: Developing Classroom Translanguaging as Pedagogy in a Private University in China

Despite a large body of literature on English learning using translanguaging, such research on the role of translanguaging on English reading among Chinese private university students is minimal. The present study presented a need for teachers in an English medium instruction context to mitigate language deficiencies where the students are not able to perform in an English-only classroom. The research examined when and how translanguaging emerges in Chinese private university students’ English reading practice. Ethnographic research methods were implemented over a six-month period. Twenty-eight students and their teacher participated in this study. Data were collected through classroom observations, open-ended interviews. Translanguaging as theoretical framework and nexus analysis as analytical framework were employed to examine the real reading practice of private university students and their trajectories of the shift from natural translanguaging to planned translanguaging. The findings indicated that: a) reading using translanguaging rather than English medium instruction is typical in teaching and reading practices among private university students in China; b) although Chinese private university students as a community of low English proficiency appreciated the pedagogical translanguaging, they still needed time, space, and planned translanguaging to reconcile the tension between translanguaging and English medium instruction.

Modeling the Impacts of Income on the Subjective Happiness: An Empirical Study

The influence of income on the subjective happiness of teachers in Chinese private universities is researched in this paper. First of all, considering the features of the Chinese private university, the measuring model of the subjective happiness of teachers in higher institutions was established. Then, the private university teachers in China were taken as investigation objects to collect data samples. Finally, based on the questionnaire data, the author will verify the measuring model by using the structural equation model. The empirical research results show that the welfare system of the investor has a positive impact on the teacher income, and the income has a notable positive impact on the subjective happiness of teachers through consumption level and housing conditions. Therefore, it has a significant positive influence on the subjective happiness of the teachers in Chinese private colleges. With the higher income, the subjective happiness of the teachers becomes stronger. In addition, the welfare system of the investor will also have a positive influence on the subjective happiness of the teachers through expenditure system, management culture, and enterprise welfare.

On the Reform of College English teaching in Chinese Private Universities under the Background of “Internet +” Era

In the era of “Internet+”, traditional college English teaching in private universities and colleges in China is facing great challenges. Meanwhile, the rapid development of internet information technology has brought about rare opportunities and vitality into College English teaching, which accelerated the structural reform of College English teaching in China. This paper analyzes the problems and challenges faced by Chinese private universities under the background of the “Internet +” era. At the same time, aiming at these problems, this paper puts forward some countermeasures of reforming College English teaching in Chinese private universities, hoping to provide some advice for improving the quality of College English Teaching in Chinese private universities.

Analysis of the Classification Management Policy of Private Universities in China: Focusing on Process of Legalization of For-Profit University

[연구목적] 본 연구의 목적은 최근 중국에서 영리대학을 합법화한 사립대학 분류관리 제도의 도입과정을 심층적으로 분석하고, 이를 바탕으로 한국의 영리대학도입 논의에 대한 시사점을 제공하는데 있다. [연구방법] 이를 위해 역사적 신제도주의 관점에 기초한 구조-제도-행위자 통합모형을 분석틀로 활용하여 중국의 관련 문헌을 체계적으로 분석하였다. [연구결과] 주요 연구결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 구조적 수준에서 투자설립 위주의 중국 사립교육 구조는 재산권 귀속에 대한 잠재적인 문제를 축적 시켰다. 이후 사립학교의 파산과 재산권 분쟁과 같은 위기 사건의 증가는 제도변화의 결정적인 분기점이 되었다. 둘째, 제도적 수준에서 상위법과 하위법 사이의 모순, 그리고 기존 제도에 대한 경로 의존성은 제도변화를 제약하였다. 셋째, 행위자 수준에서 이해관계자들은 입법 과정에 참여하여 자신의 이익을 추구하는 등의 능동적인 행위전략으로 제도변화를 촉진하였다. [결론] 중국에서 영리대학을 법적으로 인정한 새로운 분류관리 제도의 도입은 역사적으로 형성된 구조적 문제와 제도적 제약에 대응하기 위한 정부와 설립자 간의 역동적인 상호작용의 산물이라 할 수 있다. 이러한 중국의 사례는 한국의 영리대학 도입과 관련된 쟁점에 유용한 정보를 제공할 수 있으므로, 향후 중국의 분류관리 제도 시행 과정에서 나타나는 변화에 주목할 필요가 있다.[Purpose] The purpose of this study is to analyze and understand the implementation process of classification management policy of private universities in China which legalizes for-profit colleges. [Methods] This study adopts a historical neo-institutional perspective which is appropriate to explain an gradual institutional change over time. Specifically, this study relies on the integrated model of structuresystem-agent by Kim(2005). [Results] The main findings are as follows: At the structural level, the system of Chinese private education which has accumulated potential problems with the attribution of property rights, such as the bankruptcy of private colleges, has become a critical turning point in the institutional change. In addition, at the institutional level, inconsistencies between higher and lower laws and path dependence on existing policies impinging upon institutional changes. Furthermore, at the actor level, the government and the founders in their interest actively participated in enacting the laws and as a result promoted the institutional change. [Conclusion] The implementation of the classification management policy is a product of a dynamic interaction between the government and founders to cope with the structural problems and institutional constraints formed historically, and it is worth paying attention to what changes will bring to the future of Chinese private universities.

A Study on Mobile Language Learning Strategy of Non-English Majors in a Chinese Private University

This quantitative study investigated the mobile language learning strategy of non-English major students among a Chinese private university. A total 107 students were selected and the results showed that the students had a moderate level of mobile language learning strategy and in each sub-strategy. No significant difference was found in the uses of language strategy between the male and female students.