Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Research Questions 1.3 Research Objectives 1.4 Research Hypothesis 1.5 Significance of Research 1.6 Scope of Research 1.7 Definition of Terms Chapter 2 Literature Review 2.1 Literature Review about Related Theory 2.2 Literature Review about Variables 2.3 Higher Education in Guangxi China 2.4 Mixed Methods Research 2.5 Theoretical Framework Chapter 3 Methodology 3.1 Research Design 3.2 Research Hypothesis 3.3 Qualitative Phase: In-depth Interview and Case Study 3.4 Quantitative Phase: Structural Equation Modeling Chapter 4 Data Analysis 4.1 Data Analysis of Qualitative Phase 4.2 Quantitative Data Analysis Chapter 5 Findings, Discussion, and Suggestions 5.1 Research Problem 5.2 Review of Methodology 5.3 Summary of Findings 5.4 Discussion of Results 5.5 Suggestions and Recommendations Bibliographies Appendix