Private Higher Education Research Articles

Antecedent Organizational Citizenship Behavior and Service Quality for Private Higher Education Administrative Personnel in Indonesia

Antecedent Organizational Citizenship Behavior and Service Quality for Private Higher Education Administrative Personnel in Indonesia

Using a Simulated Employer Project to Enhance Student Employability Skills in a Tertiary Level Language Course

Recent reports highlighted that new graduates are still not meeting the expertise requirements of the industry, and with the increased use of AI tools, such as ChatGPT, there are also growing concerns that tertiary level students’ development of their knowledge and skills may be affected. Over the years, various strategies have been developed to address the expertise gap, such as internship and apprenticeship programmes, seminars, bootcamps, etc. The Employer Project (EP) is one such effort implemented at a private higher education institution in Malaysia, where students analyse and solve business case studies or industry-relevant problems given by the partnering employers. These EPs are mapped to the course learning outcomes; therefore, finding and implementing suitable EPs that would match an English language course’ learning outcomes has been challenging. This paper discusses a case study where the EP model is simulated for a degree-level Business English course assignment, involving an industry partner who has over 30 over years of industry experience. The assignment spanning across 11 weeks is based on a case study developed by the industry partner. After the students’ face-to-face presentation session with the industry partner, a survey was conducted to gather their feedback. A preliminary text analysis revealed that while many of the students felt nervous while presenting to the industry partner, they found the session very enjoyable and helpful to their knowledge development. An interview with the industry partner revealed some areas of focus and suggestions to reduce the expertise gap. The implications include how EPs can make a degree-level language course more relevant in developing employability skills and how EPs can mitigate the negative impacts of AI tools in the language course.

Impact on Transformational, Professional Leaders and Work Discipline on Lecturer Performance Through Organizational Commitment of Private University at LLDIKTI Region IX

The lecturers' effectiveness is a key indicator of how higher education is improving. The university will do better the more well its lecturers perform. Performance results from lecturers carrying out their assigned tasks, in this case, implementing the higher education tri-dharma, which consists of teaching, research, and civil service. Achieving both the quantity and quality of higher education's tridharma implementation requires several criteria that impact both internal and external considerations. This research examines how organizational commitment in private higher education institutions in LLDIKTI Region IX affects lecturer performance regarding professionalism. Explanatory research using a quantitative approach directed by questionnaires is employed in the research design. Primary data was analyzed descriptively, and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used. Based on research results, professionalism can improve lecturer performance. In this regard, it was found that professionalism can most influence lecturer performance. In particular, professionalism in social competence is reflected in the ability to express opinions. The main thing that can improve lecturer performance is having social competence that can build good and stable collaboration with other lecturers, education staff, students, and the community to support education.

ICT integration into English language teaching-learning: Insights from some private higher education institutions

The integration of technology within language classrooms is a pivotal facet of modern education. Due to this, this study aims to investigate the English lecturers’ views about the use of educational technology in English language classrooms and the English teachers’ implementation strategies about ICT integration into ELE programs in higher education. The study employs a qualitative research approach to facilitate an in-depth exploration and elucidation of its findings. The participants under scrutiny consisted of English lecturers affiliated with English language education study programs situated within private universities located in the West Nusa Tenggara region. The selection of participants was facilitated through the utilization of a convenient sampling method, which was deemed appropriate for the purposes of data collection in this study. In total, the study encompassed the involvement of 25 participants, and it is noteworthy to mention that the composition of this participant pool exhibited certain demographic characteristics. This study used semi-structured interview guidelines as the research instruments. The data analysis process encompassed several key stages, including data condensation, data display, and drawing conclusions. The research findings highlight a diverse landscape of ICT integration among English lecturers in private universities in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. While some educators demonstrate a propensity for innovative and multifaceted technology integration, others exhibit more conventional and hardware-focused approaches. It can be concluded that English lecturers have views about the technology use that should be optimized in the ICT integration within English language education programs.

Optimization Model of Learning Organization Capability and Strategic Flexibility on the Performance of Private Universities in West Java

This research aims to explore data and information and understand strategic flexibility and learning organization capability in improving the performance of private universities in Indonesia. This research design uses a quantitative approach with descriptive and verification research types. The object of research involves the performance of private tertiary institutions, external environment, internal environment, learning organization, strategic flexibility, and implementation of agility programs. The survey was conducted at 81 private higher education institutions in West Java, especially those in universities or institutes. The data collection technique was carried out by proportional random sampling. The analysis used to prove the hypothesis in this study is Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) based on components or variances commonly known as Partial Least Square (PLS). The results of the descriptive analysis show that the performance of private tertiary institutions in Indonesia can be categorized as high, which means that the performance carried out by the leaders of private tertiary institutions in Indonesia can be carried out through empirical evidence. It is found that strategic flexibility influences the performance of private tertiary institutions. indicates that increasing the level of strategic flexibility implementation will improve the performance of private tertiary institutions. So that this series of models will have implications for improving performance positively and significantly.

Problems and Countermeasures of Faculty Construction in Private Colleges and Universities

Private higher education has developed into an important part of China’s higher education, and its development history can be described as a mixture of opportunities and challenges, achievements and confusion. The construction of private higher education faculty is faced with the challenges of serious brain drain, imbalance of talent structure, and low professional identity. Improving regulations and systems, completing supporting policies; standardising internal management, perfecting the guarantee system; strengthening the training of teachers and improving professionalism can effectively enhance the overall development of private higher education and achieve sustainable development.

The organisational commitment of academic personnel during WFH within private higher education, South Africa

The organisational commitment of academic personnel during WFH within private higher education, South Africa

Does Employee Engagement Strategy Matter? An Intervention to Improve Job Embeddedness of Employees in the Private Higher Education Institutions

Does Employee Engagement Strategy Matter? An Intervention to Improve Job Embeddedness of Employees in the Private Higher Education Institutions

Awareness and Readiness of Malaysian Generation Z Students towards the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR4.0)

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR4.0) is marked by the integration of digital literacies and technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT), resulting in substantial transformative changes across global industries, economies, and societies. Hence, it is crucial to assess current awareness levels of the Malaysian Generation Z students, who are set to enter the workforce as employees, leaders and entrepreneurs in a time period subjugated by the IR4.0and to evaluate the readiness of these students in navigating possible challenges and opportunities offered by the IR4.0. The instrument for this quantitative study was adapted from the conceptual framework proposed by Sarfaraz J (2017) & Mer, A., & Virdi, A. S. (2021), which was obtained through the research report of Lee Weng Zhan (2022) whereby an investigation was conducted to determine whether the independent variables, namely Performance Expectancy, Effort Expectancy, Social Influence, Perceived Risks, Trust, are related to the dependent variable, which is Behavioural Intention to use IR4.0 Technologies, among Generation Z students. The sample size consisted of 920 Generation Z students born between 1997 and 2012, currently aged between 16 and 26 years old actively studying in public schools in Putrajaya, Public Higher Education Institutions and Private Higher Education Institutions across Malaysia. The decisive findings from the study reveals that the level of awareness and readiness of Generation Z students in Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR4.0) technologies such as automation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and the Internet of Things in Malaysia is still low and hence is a definite cause for concern. The findings also underscore the pressing need for immediate action to be taken by educational institutions and industries together, to promote awareness about IR4.0 among Generation Z students, increase the acceptance and use of this technology in their everyday lives and integrate adequate educational infrastructure and resources to support IR4.0 teaching and learning in schools and in higher learning educational institutions

Legitimacy deficits in the private higher education sector: categories in evaluating Russian universities

ABSTRACT This paper explores the regulators’ perspective and demonstrates how legitimacy deficits of private universities outweigh performance results in decisions regarding university inspections. We examined the period when the regulator had an urgent claim on Russian universities, particularly during the campaign to ‘clean the system of higher education’ announced in 2013. The Russian case of delayed regulation provides a unique natural phenomenon for studying how evaluators choose which universities to inspect. This study relies on administrative data on university inspections, which are merged with the results of annual evaluations of universities conducted by the Ministry from 2013 to 2016, encompassing 8227 cases. Our findings indicate that private universities and their branches are more likely to undergo inspection than public HEIs, even after considering information about their performance results. For state officials, private institutions exemplify market logic, which is seen as a competing rule of the game to state logic. These results suggest that organizational categories hold considerable promise for further research as they may contribute to understanding how universities are evaluated and scrutinized, a phenomenon typically considered as driven by performance-based criteria.

Human Resources Management and Educational Innovation: Understanding Lecturer Engagement in Vietnamese Private Higher Education

Human Resources Management and Educational Innovation: Understanding Lecturer Engagement in Vietnamese Private Higher Education

The Teaching Interns' Use of Kinesics as Non-verbal Communication in the Classroom

This study investigates the use of non-verbal communication, particularly kinesic behavior, by teaching interns during classroom instruction. The primary participants in this study are fourth-year teaching interns during the academic year 2022-2023 at a private higher education institution in Pagadian City, Philippines. The research approach employed is a case study with a qualitative methodology. The objective of this study is to examine the utilization of kinesics as a non-verbal communication tool by teaching interns in their interactions with students. It seeks to understand how teaching interns commonly employ kinesics and its perceived impact on students. Data for this study were gathered from various sources, including interviews conducted with ten teaching interns, feedback from three cooperating teachers, and insights from two students of the research participants. The findings indicate that the use of kinesics is beneficial for teaching interns. The incorporation of kinesics, such as postures, gestures, eye contact, and facial expressions, has created a dynamic classroom atmosphere and heightened students' engagement and the overall quality of instruction. It has positively influenced students' academic performance, leading to improved results and enhanced classroom behavior. Consequently, the integration of kinesics in the classroom supports effective communication between teaching interns and their students, resulting in clear and conducive instructional environments for learning.

Role of adopting hard and expensive total quality management on creating a competitive advantage for the Private Higher Education Institutions of Automated Hospital Management

Role of adopting hard and expensive total quality management on creating a competitive advantage for the Private Higher Education Institutions of Automated Hospital Management

Organizational Commitment: A Comparative Study of Public and Private Higher Education Institutions in Punjab

This study examined and compared levels of organizational commitment (OC) between public and private university teachers in Punjab province, Pakistan. Understanding distinctions in factors influencing teacher retention and engagement across institutional contexts holds value. Yet this topic remains under-researched, especially locally. Multistage stratified sampling selected comparable public and private Punjab-based universities and faculty profiles. A sample of 315 public and private sector university faculty completed an adapted (OC) scale. Independent t-tests and descriptive analyses were utilized to assess differences across affective, normative, and continuance commitment means. Analyses revealed moderately higher overall OC among public university teachers, particularly driven by heightened continuance commitment tied to perceiving greater barriers and difficulties exiting their jobs. Affective and normative commitment promoting emotional connections and a sense of obligation also differed slightly. Tailored OC interventions should account for public teachers' "trapped" mindsets due to limited career alternatives; private faculty warrant strengthening of socioemotional rewards and mentoring. Developing context-appropriate retention strategies necessitates addressing differential needs across university types. Implementing targeted professional growth, culture building, career pathing services, and HR policies catering to distinct public and private settings can enhance teacher commitment. Further qualitative inquiries to deeply explore influencing factors are also advised.

Organizational Commitment: A Comparative Study of Public and Private Higher Education Institutions in Punjab

This study examined and compared levels of organizational commitment (OC) between public and private university teachers in Punjab province, Pakistan. Understanding distinctions in factors influencing teacher retention and engagement across institutional contexts holds value. Yet this topic remains under-researched, especially locally. Multistage stratified sampling selected comparable public and private Punjab-based universities and faculty profiles. A sample of 315 public and private sector university faculty completed an adapted (OC) scale. Independent t-tests and descriptive analyses were utilized to assess differences across affective, normative, and continuance commitment means. Analyses revealed moderately higher overall OC among public university teachers, particularly driven by heightened continuance commitment tied to perceiving greater barriers and difficulties exiting their jobs. Affective and normative commitment promoting emotional connections and a sense of obligation also differed slightly. Tailored OC interventions should account for public teachers' "trapped" mindsets due to limited career alternatives; private faculty warrant strengthening of socioemotional rewards and mentoring. Developing context-appropriate retention strategies necessitates addressing differential needs across university types. Implementing targeted professional growth, culture building, career pathing services, and HR policies catering to distinct public and private settings can enhance teacher commitment. Further qualitative inquiries to deeply explore influencing factors are also advised.

Policy of Academic Revitalization through Information Technology for Quality Management Enhancement in Private Higher Education Institutions in Indonesia

Policy of Academic Revitalization through Information Technology for Quality Management Enhancement in Private Higher Education Institutions in Indonesia

Research on the Quality Assurance and Improvement Mechanism of Private Higher Education in Guangxi in the New Era Based on TQM Model

The paper aims to explore the quality assurance and improvement mechanism of private higher education in Guangxi in the new era based on the TQM model. By analyzing the development process, current quality status, existing problems and challenges of private higher education in Guangxi, based on the TQM model, response strategies and quality assurance mechanisms for private higher education in Guangxi are proposed. Finally, measures and suggestions for improving the quality of private higher education in Guangxi are summarized. Through the research in this article, theoretical support and practical guidance can be provided for the quality improvement of private higher education in Guangxi.

Total Quality Management and Corporate Social Responsibility (TQM-CSR) Measurement Items Design and Pilot Test

Objectives: This study aims to design and validate integrated TQM-CSR practices for Private Higher Education Institutions in the UAE, enhancing institutional excellence and stakeholder satisfaction. Methods: An empirical study was conducted, involving 30 Private Higher Education Institutions in the UAE. The methodology included survey-based data collection, statistical analysis, and reliability testing (Cronbach's alpha). Key modifications included the refinement of the TQM-CSR practices measurement scale, through outer loading analysis and item elimination. Findings: The study revealed strong consensus on the effectiveness of integrated TQM-CSR practices in PHEIs, with average scores between 3.77 and 4.22. Particularly effective were practices in Social and Legal Concerns and Educational Services Improvement. The robustness of these practices was confirmed by Cronbach's alpha values ranging from 0.826 to 0.927. The analysis led to the removal of less effective items (CIP5, SFS5), refining the measurement scale. These findings offer significant insights for educational administrators on improving quality management and social responsibility, diverging from and enriching existing literature. Novelty: This study pioneers in empirically validating TQM-CSR integration for quality management and social responsibility in UAE's private higher education sector. Keywords: Total Quality Management, Corporate Social Responsibility, Higher Education, Measurement Development, UAE

Navigating the Marketing Landscape: Strategies for Promoting Private Higher Education Institutions in South Africa

Private institutions in South Africa's higher education sector need effective marketing strategies to attract and retain students amidst competition. This article provides marketing strategies for Private Higher Education Institutions (PHEIs) in South Africa to navigate a competitive landscape. The objective of the research is to determine the effective media and marketing activities for PHEIs to target a larger market share. The study involved 23 semi-structured interviews with students enrolled at three PHEIs in South Africa. The researcher conducted a thematic analysis to identify patterns from transcribed interviews. Codes were created for each theme, and similar topics were clustered. Microsoft Word and Excel were used for data interpretation and visualisation. ATLAS.ti 22, a CAQDAS software, was employed for further analysis and interpretation. The study suggests that PHEIs in South Africa should prioritise their online presence, websites, and participation in high schools and career fairs to target a larger market share. Marketers should create and adapt their marketing strategies to include various communication channels and methods. Positive word-of-mouth interactions also play a significant role in the marketing efforts of PHEIs, so marketers should focus on developing strategies that generate such interactions.

Reference groups as external influence in choosing a private higher education institution

Private Higher Education Institutions (PHEIs) play a crucial role in South Africa as there is a growing need for higher education. However, these institutions face numerous challenges in the current tough economic climate. This qualitative research aimed to investigate the influence of reference groups on consumer’s decision-making process when choosing a PHEI. The literature review revealed very little research has been conducted on how reference groups influence consumer’s decision-making when choosing a PHEI. This addresses a significant gap that the research aimed to analyse. This study used a qualitative research design in the form of 23 semi-structured interviews. The target population of this study included students enrolled in three PHEIs and a non-probability snowball sampling technique was used to draw the sample or until data saturation had been reached per institution. A thematic analysis was conducted to identify broad themes and patterns, after which categories and codes were created. ATLAS.ti 22 supported the qualitative data analysis process. The findings indicated that reference groups, especially family members, played crucial decision-making roles. The findings can inform and lead to more effective marketing strategies and policies.