Research on the "Chinese path" of patriotic education in private universities

Against the backdrop of China's national rejuvenation and global transformations, ideological and political education (IPE) in Chinese private universities has embraced "fostering virtue through education" as its core mission. While implementing national unified requirements, these institutions embody the spirit of well-being by cultivating high-quality talents with political literacy, professional competence, and social responsibility. This is achieved through theoretical foundation-building, national conditions education, ethical cultivation, and practical training in cultural courses, enabling students to practice socialist core values in their personal development and nurturing contemporary college students with the spirit of well-being. As vital contributors to higher education popularization, the quality of IPE in private universities directly impacts the fundamental task of national talent cultivation. This paper constructs a philosophy-institution-practice analytical framework to systematically examine the distinctive characteristics of the "Chinese Path" in IPE at private institutions. Furthermore, it proposes practical implementation strategies, offering theoretical insights for the high-quality development of private higher education in the new era. After decades of progress, Chinese private universities have achieved significant milestones in developing ideological and political theory courses, student education management, and second classroom initiatives. Therefore, exploring the "Chinese Path" for patriotic education in private universities has emerged as a critical challenge requiring urgent attention.