![]() ![]() The case studies show that two distinct forms of institutional governance have developed namely the supervision form and the managerial form. The analysis presented makes use of three theoretical models: principal-agent, stewardship and stakeholder. Building on an exploration of the growth of private universities in China over the last 20 years, this study examines the specific context in China, including the role of the Communist Party and how the University Communist Party Committee (UCPC) integrates with shareholders and senior managers to achieve its role. It draws upon thematic analysis of extensive documentation relating to private higher education (HE) governance in China and data from in-depth interviews with 31 senior managers conducted across two phases of fieldwork. A comparative case study approach is adopted, focusing on three private universities in the western province of Sichuan, each with differing institutional histories and forms of governance. This qualitative study investigates the form and features of institutional governance and the factors that shape governance in practice in private universities in China. ![]()
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