The Situation of Academic Profession in China and Its Analysis
Based on the survey data,this paper analyzes the situation,problems and related factors affecting academic profession in China.The research finds that the faculty overall satisfaction with academic environment is in the middle level.The main influencing factors come from the academic policy orientation and the institutional framework on the state level;the second is the system relevant to academic performance evaluation,the salary and welfare within the higher education institutions,and so on.Compared with western countries,in recent years the academic policy adjustment in China have strengthened the administrative control from government and universities,and the academic community is becoming more vulnerable,to some extent,which is the root cause to hinder the academic autonomy and freedom.