Research on faculty and staff for constructing the 'double first-class' universities based on Grey-AHP comprehensive evaluation model

摘要

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.