Factors of Retaining Faculty Members in Private Universities in Hainan Province, China
Keywords:
Faculty member, retaining, private universities, job satisfaction, organizational support, organizational commitmentAbstract
Faculty members are the cornerstone of academic excellence in higher education, and their retention is directly tied to the stability, quality, and reputation of universities. In Hainan province of China, the expansion of private higher education institutes has outpaced the supply of skilled academic professionals. This study investigated the faculty members’ perception of retention. The key 3 factors retaining faculty members are discussed: (1) organizational support, (2) job satisfaction and (3) organizational commitment. By focusing on the unique context of Hainan’s private universities, this article advocates for comprehensive HR strategies tailored to the needs of faculty, including transparent evaluation mechanisms, equitable compensation, institutional recognition, and clear professional pathways.
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