Name : Xin-hong WANG
Title: Associate Professor
Research interests: Higher education Management and policy; Engineering education and accreditation, culture and individual in organization, gender and women study
Contact: xhwang@mail.xjtu.edu.cn


Dr. Xin-hong Wang is an associate professor of institute of higher education, school of public policy and administration, Xi’an Jiaotong University of China. Her bachelor degree is Engineering, so prior to join to XJTU, Xin-hong worked as a professional engineer in industry institutes. Then she pursued her M.D in Xi’an Jiaotong University and Ph.D degree in Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Higher Education, and begun her academic experience in Xi’an Jiaotong University on 2002. Her research interests are education management, educational evaluation, engineering education and specialized accreditation but not limited to these. She also has a very broadly interesting in interdisciplinary fields, such as gender in engineering education, career path and public policy promoting, culture and individual in industry organization, the partnership of university, industry, and government (Triple Helix),etc. She has worked in a leader or main participant position for a series of projects funded by national government, Ministry of Education, local government, and international joint projects, (EU-China). She is visiting scholar of University of Pittsburgh (2010-101), USA, University of Tampere, Finland( Aug to Sept, 2015)and Chinese University of Hong Kong(Jan, 2007), China.


Education

B.A., Beijing University of Aeronautics＆Astronautics (Material Science and Engineering), Beijing, China, 1986
M.A ., Xi’an Jiaotong University (Higher Education) ,Xi’an ,China, 2002
Ph.D ., Huazhong University of Science and Technology（Higher Education）,Wuhan, China, 2008
Dissertation Title: Research on Specialized Accreditation of Engineering in the United States in the View of Professionalism


Research Interests

Higher Education Administration and Policy
Educational Assessment
Higher Education of Engineering
Women Study

Courses Taught

Higher Education Administration (102084), 2008-2014 (for Graduate)
Assessment of Higher Education (102089), 2002-2008, 2009-2014 (for Graduate)
Learning styles and college student learning (GNED0002), 2002-2010 (for Undergraduate)
Administrational Communication and Negotiation, 2013-2014(for Undergraduate)

Publications


Wang, X.H（2011）.Research on Specialized Accreditation of Engineering
in the United States in the View of Professionalism. Xian: Xi’an Jiaotong University Press.

Yang X.Y., Wang, X.H. et.al (2015). Gender Role Conflict, Professional Role Confidence, and Intentional Persistence in Engineering Students in China. Studies in Higher Education, 26 May. DOI: 10.1080/03075079.2015.1045476

Wang, X.H .,Zhang L,, Yang X.Y. et al., (2014). Persistent or Dropout? Intentional Persistence in Year 3 engineering Students and Its Influencing Factors. Research in Higher Education of Engineering (Wuhan, China), Vol., 148, (5): 96-101.

Wang X.H., Sun W., Xi Y.M. et al.,(2014) Competence Oriented Learning Outcome-Based Assessment: The lever of European Bologna Process Reform. Journal of World Education (Beijing, China), Vol.,353(17):18-23.

Wang X.H. He M.G., Zhang J.F., et al., (2014) The Five Basic Problems for Long-year Programs Graduate Education in China Top University. Journal of academic degrees and graduate education (Beijing. China), (in press)

Wang X.H. Zhang J.F., He M.G., et al., (2013). How to Cultivate Your Doctoral Student to Innovation? A survey of 100 Doctoral Supervisors across China . Journal of Graduate Education,(Hefei ,China ),Vol.,17(5):30-33.

Wang, X.H ., Zhang, X.M.(2011) The Current Situation and Evaluation of Creative Talents Training in Doctoral Education. Research in Higher Education of Engineering (Wuhan, China), Vol., 129, (4): 124-127.

Wang, X. H.(2011).Demands and Expectations of Transitional Enterprises of Higher Education Institutes in the Process of Technological Innovation: The Industry Perspective. In Yuzhuo Cai & Jussi Kivisto (eds) Higher Education reforms in Finland and China: Experiences and Challenges in Post-Massification Era. Finland: Tampere University Press.133-148

Wang, X.H ., Zhang, X.M.,＆ Zhao, R. R. (2010) The Analysis of Women Students’ Willing and Path to Choose Engineering Education. Journal of Xi’an Jiaotong University (Social Sciences) (in press)

Wang, X.H. (2010) The faculty Training Strategies in American Engineering Accreditation Reform. Research in Higher Education of Engineering (Wuhan, China) , Vol., 123, (4): 64-67.

Wang, X.H ., Zhang, X.M.,＆Zhao , R. R. (2009)On the Current Situation of Female
Engineering Students’ Self-Recognition of Major and Learning. Research in Higher Education of Engineering (Wuhan, China), Vol., 115, (2): 70-75.

Wang, X.H (2008) The Contemporary Crisis and Culture Change of the ABET in US. Journal of Higher Education (Wuhan ,China), Vol., 29, (10) : 92-98.

Wang, X.H. (2008) Evolution, Structure and Power of the Recognition System in US. Tsinghua Journal of Education(Beijing, China). Vol., 106, (6):85-89.

Wang, X.H. et al. (2008) The Practice of the Industry-University Corporation in the Technological of Small and Medium Software Enterprises. Research in Higher Education of Engineering (Wuhan, China), Vol., 112,(5):20-24.

Wang, X.H. (2008). The Research on Discipline and Major of Institution of Higher Learning(Chapter 9)., The Research on Instruction Plan of Institution of Higher Learning(Chapter 10)., The Research on Curriculum of Institution of Higher Learning(Chapter 11).,＆The Research on Textbook of Institution of Higher Learning(Chapter 12). In Bie, D. R. ＆ Wang, G. S. (Eds.) The Didactics of Institution of Higher Learning. Beijing: Higher Education Publisher. pp. 237-374.

Liang, K.Y., Wang, X.H., ＆ Liang, Y.L. et al. (2008). Route to the Success of the Chinese Famous Private Institutions of Higher Learning. Beijing: Social Sciences Academic Press (China).

Wang, X.H et al. (2007) Intensifying Cooperation Between University and Enterprise and Promoting Enterprises’ Technological Innovation, Research in Higher Education of Engineering (Wuhan, China), Vol., 103,(2):26-30.

Wang, X.H. (2007) The Evolution and Characteristic of the Instruction Plan Thinking in China. Heilongjiang Research On Higher Education (Halbin, China). Vol., 154, (2):34-36.

Shen, X.Y., Wang, X.H., ＆ Chao, Q. L. (2007). The Research on Psychology of Private College Students in China. Xi’an: Shanxi Renmin Education Press.

Wang, X. H. (2007) Probe of Policy on Chinese College Teacher Since the Late 1980’s. Teacher Education Research (Beijing,China), Vol., 19, (1) : 41-44.

Wang, X. H. (2007) The Function and Development Route of School of Thought in Discipline. China Higher Education Research (Beijing, China), Vol., 169, (9): 40-41.

Wang, X.H. (2006) Essence and Present Status of Value Judgment in the Evaluation of Higher Education. Journal of Technology College Education (Wuhan, China). Vol., 25, (2):9-10.

Wang, X. H(2005). A Report on Engineers’ School Experience and Continuing Education. Research in Higher Education of Engineering (Wuhan, China), Vol., 100, (5): 65-69.

Wang, X.H. (2005).The Analysis of Adaptability of Private College (with Du. X. M.). in Liang, K.Y. and Du, X.M. (Eds.) The “Shanxi Phenomenon” and The Development of Private Higher Education. Beijing: The Guangming Daily Press. Chapter 5, pp.151-185.

Wang, X.H.,＆ Ling, Y. X. (2004) The Investigation and Analysis of Creativity Evaluation of Ph.D. Dissertation. Research in Higher Education of Engineering (Wuhan, China), Vol., 86, (3):54-56.

Wang, X.H.,＆ Ling, Y. X. (2004). The Investigation and Analysis of Innovation Idea of Doctoral Students in Institution of Higher Learning. China Higher Education Research (Beijing, China), Vol., 135, (11):39-41.

Wang, X.H. (2002).The Sex and Love of Girl College Students. In Chao, Q. L., Zhu, J.Z. ＆ Wang, T.Z. (Eds.) The Development and Psychological Education of Women College Students. Xi’an: The Xi’an Jiaotong University Press. Chapter 5, pp.78-99.


Professional Conference Papers and Presentations

Wang, X. H. The Relationships Between Work-Family Conflict, Work Passion, and Job Satisfaction: A Comparison of Chinese Female and Male Engineers. Presented at the 2015 International Conference of The Asian Association for Public Administration (AAPA) (2015. Jan8-10).Xi’an: Xian Jiaotong University.

Wang, X. H. The Needs and Expectations of Chinese Enterprises for Universities in Transition Period: A Case Study. Presented at the Forum on China-Finland Higher Education 2010. (2010, April 26-27). Beijing: Beijing University of Technology.

Wang, X. H. A Probe into the Policy on Chinese College Teachers Since the
Late 1980’s. Paper Presented at the Meeting of The Forth International Workshop on Quality of Higher Education: Faculty/Staff Development in the Global Context. (2006, Oct 18-19) Xiamen: Xiamen University. China.

Wang, X. H. Value Judgment: The Basic Premise of Education Evaluation Practice. Paper Presented at The International Workshop on China –Germany Quality of Higher Education (2005, July 16-17) Beijing: Beijing University.

Wang, X.H. Zhao., L. Y., ＆ Jing, J. Q. What Obtained from the Higher Engineering Education? Paper Presented at the 3rd ASEE International Colloquium on Engineering Education. 2004 (Sept 4-11) Beijing: Tsinghua University.

Research Project / Services

How to promote faculty professionalization through evaluation of teaching process and course quality? RMB 30,000 from the Grant of Xian Jiaotong University.2014~2015, Project Leader.

The Training Model and Education Reform of Long-year Programs Graduate Education in China. RMB 30,000 from the Grant of Xian Jiaotong University.2013~2015, Project Leader.

The Mechanism of Gender Socialization, Engineering Culture, and Social Change Affecting Technology Orientation of Chinese Women Engineering Students and Early Career Engineers. RMB 420,000, from National Natural Science Foundation of China.2012-15.Project Leader.

The Evaluation Effectiveness of Key discipline in Shann’xi Province. RMB 12, 000,
from the Social Science Foundation of Shann’xi Province. 2009-10. Project Leader.

European-China Turning Study. RMB 100,000 from the Grant of Ministry of Education of P.R.China .2013.~2014, Principal Participant.

The Impacts of the Bologna process on the German and the Chinese enlightenment.
RMB 30,000 from the Grant of Xian Jiaotong University.2013~2015, Principal Participant.

Higher Education Investing and Financing in Western Regions Empirical Research:
The Case Study on Different types of Universities in Shaan’xi Province. RMB 100,000 from Chinese Association of Higher Education 2009-11, Principal Participant.

The Model and Theory of High-level innovative talents in China and Abroad. RMB 70,000 from the Ministry of Education of P. R. China, 2007-09, Principal Participant.

Engineering and Women: Status, Development and Outlook. RMB 20,000 from the Ministry of Education of P. R. China, 2006-08, Project Leader.

The Development and Growth Mechanism of Gifted College Students in XJTU. RMB 20,000 from the Grant of Xian Jiaotong University.2004~2006, Project Leader.

Doing by Learning in China : A sub-project in Pucheng district, Shan’xi. RMB 65,000 from the Plan International (Plan China). 2004~06, Principal Participant

The Development and Psychological Healthy of Private College Students. RMB 30,000 from Xi’an Foreign Affairs College.2003~05, Co-Principal Investigator.

Research in Development of Private Education in Shan’xi. RMB 10,000,
Shan’xi Bureau of Education. 2003-05, Principal Participant.

College Students Psychological Education and Practice. RMB550, 000 from
Xian Jiaotong University.1999-2002, Principal Participant.

Teaching Evaluation of Shan’xi Private Education, external evaluation from
Shan’xi Bureau of Education. 2002-03, Consultant and Investigator.

Honors and Awards
Outstanding achievement Award in Engineering Education Research in Association of China engineering Professional Education, for “Research on Specialized Accreditation of Engineering in the United States in the View of Professionalism.” (The Second Prize, 2013)

Outstanding achievement Award in Humanities and Social Science Research in Shann’xi Province, for “The Research on Psychology of Private College Students in China” (The Second Prize, 2009)

Forum Best Paper Award, Shan’xi Bureau of Education, for “The Analysis on Faculties’s Ethics: the Problem and Suggestion” (2009)

Forum Best Paper Award, Shan’xi Province Association of Higher Education, for “The Investigation and Analysis of Innovation Idea of Doctoral Students in Institution of Higher Learning”(2004)

The first award of the second prize in Humanities and Social Science Research(The fifth Recipient, with Chao., Q. L, Wang., T.Z. Zhu., J.Z.,＆Liu., S.) in Xi’an Jiaotong University, for “The Development and Psychological Education of Women College Students”(2002)

Visiting Scholar, University of Tampere, Finland, Aus 2015-.Sept2015
Visiting Scholar, University of Pittsburgh, United States, Dec 2010-.Dec2011
Visiting Scholar, Chinese University of Hung Kong, China. Jan. 2007.

Outside Interests
Literature, arts and travel