Research on faculty and staff for constructing the “double first-class” universities based on Grey–AHP comprehensive evaluation model
Grey Systems: Theory and Application
ISSN: 2043-9377
Article publication date: 7 July 2020
Issue publication date: 16 October 2020
Abstract
Purpose
In order to improve the competitiveness of the “double first-class” university in China, it is essential to conduct a rational, scientific study of the current status of the staff to ensure its long-term development.
Design/methodology/approach
Based on the grey analytic hierarchy process (Grey–AHP), this paper evaluates the situation of faculty and staff, hereby, analyzes the initiative and enthusiasm of faculty and staff in the construction of “double first-class universities”
Findings
The index weights of the main factors are similar, which indicate the development of teaching staff in higher education depends mainly on the role of full-time teachers, doctors and master's guidance teachers and non-teaching staff.
Originality/value
While the other literature emphasized scientific output, this article enlightened the important role of faculty and staff in the construction of ‘first-class' universities, which contributes to the study of development of China's high education in a new perspective.
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Acknowledgements
This article is the phased research result of the special research fund for basic research business expenses of the Chinese Academy of Educational Sciences, “Investigation and Research on the Construction of First-Class Disciplines in Chinese Universities” (Project Number: GYB2018003).Conflicts of interest: The authors declare no conflict of interest.
Citation
Sun, J. (2020), "Research on faculty and staff for constructing the “double first-class” universities based on Grey–AHP comprehensive evaluation model", Grey Systems: Theory and Application, Vol. 10 No. 4, pp. 467-478. https://doi.org/10.1108/GS-12-2019-0059
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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