“Why should a ‘foreigner’ be better than me?”: preferential practices in junior academic faculty recruitment among mainland Chinese universities

Chen, Ningyang

doi:10.1007/s11233-021-09083-3

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“…In 2020, the State Council of the PRC issued a policy, "General Program for Deepening Educational Evaluation Reform in the New Era" to balance returnees and their local counterparts, which points out that universities should not take oversea experiences as the requirements of employment or promotion. Thus, the recruitment in two top universities adopted a non-preferential stance toward applicants' academic credentials (Chen, 2022).…”

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“…Some PhD returnees are immediately promoted to full professorships, which upsets their local counterparts because they have yet to prove themselves capable of independent research (Zweig, 2006). Furthermore, the requirement of "overseas returnee only" from the recruit notices of universities and research institutions upset local PhD students, whatever they have achieved (Chen, 2022).To survive the competition with the returnees, the Chinese government financially supports local scientists and PhD students to visit foreign universities/institutions as visiting scholars/students from six months to two years to help them build international collaboration. Many local PhD students also go overseas for Postdoc positions to obtain overseas experiences immediately after graduation, which are required by most Chinese universities for recruitment and promotion.…”

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Is the research performance of Chinese returnees better than that of their local counterparts?

Zhao

Wei

2023

Scientometrics

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Chinese government issued a series of policies to attract oversea elites and gave them privileges in research, which aroused complaints from domestic scientists in the past decades. Therefore, the research performance of returnees and their local counterparts has been widely discussed. We selected 4,770 returnees and their local counterparts employed by the same departments of the same institutions in the same year from 1984 to 2017, and compared their research performance by regression analysis. Results show: (1) returnees have no significant advantages in publishing more papers or first-tier journal papers, but more corresponding author papers in the fields of Sciences; and (2) for the fields of Arts & Humanities and Social Sciences, returnees still have advantages in publishing more papers and more first-tier journal papers.

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Is the research performance of Chinese returnees better than that of their local counterparts?

Zhao

Wei

2023

Scientometrics

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“…Banda Aceh City State Vocational School emphasizes collaboration with the business industry to enhance students' entrepreneurial talents, offering invaluable practical experience and industry networking opportunities. This collaboration helps students achieve academic and non-academic excellence, equipping them with specialized skills tailored to workforce demands (Chen, 2022). Schools focus on augmenting students' understanding of entrepreneurship to further these skills, nurturing their capacity to innovate and lead (George et al, 2021).…”

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Navigating the Entrepreneurial Journey: Strategies for Effective Learning Management in Fostering Student Entrepreneurial Talent

Rahmatullah,

Murniati,

Usman

2024

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This research analyzes the management of student entrepreneurial talent development at State Vocational Schools in Banda Aceh City. The research uses a qualitative case study type approach. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, interviews, and documentation studies. Research at SMK Negeri 1, SMK Negeri 2, and SMK Negeri 3 revealed several main findings. First, entrepreneurship learning planning in the three schools is carried out effectively with different strategies and focuses. Second, the implementation of entrepreneurship education shows a good approach, where each school adopts methods according to its context, cultivating various skills in its graduates. Third, despite differences in learning management, the process still follows standard guidelines and uses learning tools according to the Independent Curriculum. Obstacles included a need for more student understanding, motivation, and practicum costs. The solution includes competency tests, mid-semester exams, market days, and project assignments tailored to student competencies. Thus, vocational schools in Banda Aceh City aim to equip students with entrepreneurial intelligence and practical skills for business success.

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“…They are responsible for managing various aspects of university life, including student services, research administration, alumni relations, and campus safety. Their commitment is focused on ensuring the efficient operation of the institution, enhancing the student experience, and supporting the academic mission of the university (Chen, 2022). However, they continue to face motivational challenges in their duties (Liu and Skerkey, 2023).…”

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Effectiveness of Job Responsibility Initiatives for Satisfaction on Commitment of Non-Academic Staff In Universities in Kenya: A Case of University of Eldoret

Nyamboga (PhD.)

2024

IJMRA

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The level of job commitment by non-academic staff in universities is a critical factor that influences organizational success. By creating a supportive work environment, offering growth opportunities, promoting work-life balance, and recognizing employee contributions, universities can enhance the job commitment of their non-academic staff and ultimately improve overall performance. By balancing workload, providing support, recognition, and growth opportunities, institutions can cultivate a more committed workforce that contributes positively to the overall success of the university. The level of satisfaction obtained from job responsibilities assigned to nonacademic staffs in universities plays a significant role in determining their commitment levels. Incorporating job responsibilities into the management and leadership practices within universities, universities can foster a work environment where non-academic staff feel fulfilled, engaged, and committed to their roles and the mission of the university. However, this is deficient in most universities, including Kenya, which is contrary to a multifaceted role non-teaching staff play in supporting national development goals in many nations. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the extent to which effectiveness of job responsibility influences commitment of non-academic staffs in University of Eldoret in Kenya. The study was based on expectancy theory of motivation. This study adopted on a quantitative research approach. The study utilized a correlational research design to determine the extent of relationship between job responsibility and commitment of non-academic staff in the research site. A sample size of 137 nonacademic staffs was drawn from target population of 208 using Yamane formula. both Stratified random sampling and simple random samplings were used to select units of analysis. Structured self-administered questionnaires were used for primary data collection. Data analysis utilized descriptive statistics as well as inferential statistics with the aid of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25. Analyzed data was presented in using suitable tables and figures. The study’s findings revealed a positive significant relationship between job responsibility and commitment of workers (β1=0.802, p=0.000 < 0.05). The study concluded that there is a significant relationship between job responsibility and commitment of non-academic staff in the university of Eldoret.

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“Why should a ‘foreigner’ be better than me?”: preferential practices in junior academic faculty recruitment among mainland Chinese universities

Cited by 7 publications

References 47 publications

Is the research performance of Chinese returnees better than that of their local counterparts?

Is the research performance of Chinese returnees better than that of their local counterparts?

Navigating the Entrepreneurial Journey: Strategies for Effective Learning Management in Fostering Student Entrepreneurial Talent

Effectiveness of Job Responsibility Initiatives for Satisfaction on Commitment of Non-Academic Staff In Universities in Kenya: A Case of University of Eldoret

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