Changing Governance In Universities

Author : Giliberto Capano,Marino Regini,Matteo Turri
Publisher : Springer
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2017-01-09
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781137548177

Get Book

Changing Governance in Universities by Giliberto Capano,Marino Regini,Matteo Turri Pdf

This book critically examines the ramifications of reforms to higher education institutions. All of the higher education system reforms implemented in western countries over the last three decades have had one fundamentally important aim: namely, that of changing the existing institutional and system governance arrangements. This book argues that within this general framework, Italy is a relative latecomer to a scenario where attempts at university reform have been characterized by considerable difficulties, and have been blighted by the arguably poor quality of policy design. By focusing on the Italian reform trajectory as an emblematic case, and providing a comprehensive of the historical evolution of higher education in Italy and further afield, this book adopts a comparative perspective to show how reforms of governance in higher education may achieve different degrees of success depending on the characteristics of their policy design, and why these reforms inevitably lead to a series of unintended consequences. It will be vital reading for those interested in education policy and the history of education.

Author : Jetta Frost,Fabian Hattke,Markus Reihlen
Publisher : Springer
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2016-06-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783319326788

Get Book

Multi-Level Governance in Universities by Jetta Frost,Fabian Hattke,Markus Reihlen Pdf

Governing universities is a multi-level as well as a highly paradoxical endeavor. The featured studies in this book examine critically the multifaceted repercussions of changing governance logics and show how contradictory demands for scholarly peer control, market responsiveness, public policy control, and democratization create governance paradoxes. While a large body of academic literature has been focusing on the external governance of universities, this book shifts the focus on organizations’ internal characteristics, thus contributing to a deeper understanding of the changing governance in universities. The book follows exigent calls for getting back to the heart of organization theory when studying organizational change and turns attention to strategies, structures, and control mechanisms as distinctive but interrelated elements of organizational designs. We take a multi-level approach to explore how universities develop strategies in order to cope with changes in their institutional environment (macro level), how universities implement these strategies in their structures and processes (meso level), and how universities design mechanisms to control the behavior of their members (micro level). As universities are highly complex knowledge-based organizations, their modus operandi, i.e. governing strategies, structures, and controls, needs to be responsive to the multiplicity of demands coming from both inside and outside the organization.

Author : William Locke,William K. Cummings,Donald Fisher
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2011-06-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789400711402

Get Book

Changing Governance and Management in Higher Education by William Locke,William K. Cummings,Donald Fisher Pdf

External drivers are pressing for a more privatized approach to higher education and research, a greater reliance on technology and the more efficient use of resources. This book analyzes recent changes in institutional governance and management in higher education and their impact on the academy and academic work. It draws on findings from an international study based on a survey of academics in eighteen countries. It opens with a chapter outlining the key issues, drivers and challenges that inform contemporary discourse around academic work and the profession in general. It then focuses on national case studies, comparing changes in the top tier with the lower tiers of national systems, public and private institutions, and other differentiating factors appropriate in each country, which include mature and emerging higher education systems. It concludes by proposing a series of generalizations about the contemporary status of governance and management of institutions of higher education.

Author : Cheryl Foy
Publisher : Irwin Law
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2021-04-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 155221575X

Get Book

An Introduction to University Governance by Cheryl Foy Pdf

Effective governance is now more important than ever to ensure that universities preserve the autonomy fundamental to the vital role they play in our society. These exciting institutions are at the forefront of research and teaching and are expected to be drivers and facilitators of social and technological change, innovation, commercialization, and knowledge transfer. As educators and recipients of significant public funds, they are the focus of public opinion and close financial scrutiny, and must work to comply with ever-changing government policy and increasing regulation. This book is for those who want to learn more about and to participate in university governance. The governance context for universities is unique, and playing a positive and effective role in university governance requires understanding this exceptionality: important concepts, the complex stakeholder context, decision-making structures, and the allocation of responsibilities within the university sector. An Introduction to University Governance is a resource to support current and prospective university governance professionals and those serving on university boards and academic governing bodies, and will be of interest to members of government, consultants, lawyers, mediators, arbitrators, and others who work closely with universities. It is intended to be an accessible rather than an academic book, written to encourage more effective university governance with more engaged participants within the over-150 universities in Canada.

Author : Brian C. Mitchell,W. Joseph King
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2018-01-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781421424774

Get Book

How to Run a College by Brian C. Mitchell,W. Joseph King Pdf

How can colleges stay relevant in the twenty-first century? Residential colleges are the foundation on which US higher education is based. These institutions possess storied traditions fondly cherished by students, alumni, and faculty. There is no denying, however, that all colleges today struggle with changing consumer preferences, high sticker prices, and aging infrastructure. Technological and pedagogical alternatives—not to mention growing political pressure—present complex challenges. What can colleges and smaller universities do to stay relevant in today’s educational and economic climate? In their concise guide, How to Run a College, Brian C. Mitchell and W. Joseph King analyze how colleges operate. Widely experienced as trustees, administrators, and faculty, they understand that colleges must update their practices, monetize their assets, and focus on core educational strategies in order to build strong institutions. Mitchell and King offer a frank yet optimistic vision for how colleges can change without losing their fundamental strengths. To survive and become sustainable, they must be centers of dynamic learning, as well as economic engines able to power regional, state, and national economies. Rejecting the notion that American colleges are holdovers from a bygone time, How to Run a College shows instead that they are centers of experimentation and innovation that heavily influence higher education not only in the United States but also worldwide.

Author : Michael Shattock
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2014-06-05
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317668206

Get Book

International Trends in University Governance by Michael Shattock Pdf

Governance is becoming increasingly important in universities just as it is in the wider world of commerce and banking. Historically, universities were run by their academic communities but as mass higher education has taken root, as university research has become a critical element in national economies and as the demand for more accountability both financial and in academic performance has grown, pressure has mounted for a ‘modernisation’ of governance structures. One aspect of ‘modernisation’, particularly important in many European systems, and in Japan, has been the decision by governments to give institutions greater autonomy, more control over their budgets and legal responsibility for the employment of their staff. International trends to introduce greater competition between institutions, to encourage greater institutional differentiation and give greater play to market forces has led to an emphasis on leadership, a more systematic involvement of external stakeholders and a more ‘corporate style of governance. At the same time this has often led to a sense of loss of collegiality, a redistribution of authority and a growing gap between the ‘centre’ and the ‘periphery’ within universities. This book analyses governance change in nine major higher education systems, Australia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, the UK and the USA, each account being the result of independent research by a leading authority in the field and describes how a convergence of governance structures has been mediated by the historical, cultural, political and social characteristics of the different systems. Michael Shattock is a leading authority on university governance; this study offers the most up to date account of governance reform in a range of higher education systems, an analysis of the common trends and an assessment of their impact on the idea of a university. It will be essential reading for academics, postgraduates and practitioners in higher education.

Author : Guy Peters,Donald J. Savoie
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1995-06-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780773565500

Get Book

Governance in a Changing Environment by Guy Peters,Donald J. Savoie Pdf

Fiscal cutbacks, the public's declining confidence in government, and new ideologies are forcing the public sector in industrialized democracies to undertake major reforms. In these essays contributing authors examine changes to the political and economic environment and the ways in which governments have responded. The essays explain what is happening in government in the late twentieth century and suggest changes that can be expected in the future.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Education, Higher
ISBN : OCLC:1412764712

Get Book

Transforming Universities by Anonim Pdf

Author : H. Schuetze,W. Bruneau,G. Grosjean
Publisher : Springer
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2012-07-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781137040107

Get Book

University Governance and Reform by H. Schuetze,W. Bruneau,G. Grosjean Pdf

The fascination with the commercial value of research, coupled with the rise of neo-liberal 'new public management' in the public sector, has led to the rise of a managerial class in the university. These essays focus on the widespread use of business models and market principles that have undermined the autonomy of the professoriate.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789460911743

Get Book

Re-Positioning University Governance and Academic Work by Anonim Pdf

This book examines changing ways that academic work is governed—from outside and inside universities—in the shifting social, cultural and political contexts of new times. Chapters trace developments in institutions, national sectors, and internationally—all applying a global scope to identify significant shifts in the broader conditions of university operation.

Author : Alberto Amaral,Glen A. Jones,B. Karseth
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2002-12-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1402010788

Get Book

Governing Higher Education: National Perspectives on Institutional Governance by Alberto Amaral,Glen A. Jones,B. Karseth Pdf

This is the most comprehensive international discussion of higher education governance ever published. It presents a critical analysis of governance issues and reforms in: Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, the UK, and the USA. The book explores different theoretical perspectives and presents new empirical evidence on system and institutional governance issues.

Author : Ivar Bleiklie,Jürgen Enders,Benedetto Lepori
Publisher : Springer
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07-31
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783319538655

Get Book

Managing Universities by Ivar Bleiklie,Jürgen Enders,Benedetto Lepori Pdf

This book asks how modern universities are organized and managed, and questions whether 30 years of university reforms have resulted in stronger managerial structures and leadership control. It further asks whether current organisational and decision-making structures can be explained by public reform policies. The book offers a coherent, empirically grounded and theoretically driven presentation of data and core ideas behind a large scale comparative study of 26 universities across eight European countries. It focuses on the strength of university managerial structures, the role of academics, and how universities relate to and depend on their environment: to governments and other actors; to funders; to evaluators; and to external stakeholders. It further explores how higher education policies are shaped by and affect universities. Written by a cross-disciplinary team of European scholars, this book is unique both in its wide coverage and the depth of its analyses. It will be of great interest to scholars, graduate students and advanced undergraduates in the fields of organisation theory and sociology, policy studies, comparative public policy and administration, and higher education studies. It will also be of interest to higher education policy makers and administrators.

Author : Mohammad Ayub Khan,Antonio J. Dieck-Assad,Rosalia G. Castillo-Villar,Trina K Henderson-Torres
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783030834654

Get Book

Governance Models for Latin American Universities in the 21st Century by Mohammad Ayub Khan,Antonio J. Dieck-Assad,Rosalia G. Castillo-Villar,Trina K Henderson-Torres Pdf

This book explores new models and future possibilities of university governance in a Latin American context using management and leadership theories. The dramatic changes and uncertainty facing the world recently have forced us to reimagine the future of education. Changes such as digitalization, the increasing number of corporate universities, and the need for cost-effective educational programs and services require universities to keep evolving while ensuring that they maintain their essence as a critical social asset. This book offers a new approach to managing and leading the university, particularly by embracing the role and responsibility of delivering quality educational programs and services, by being innovative and flexible enough to make urgent decisions and act upon them in a timely and appropriate manner. With its contributions to management and the social sciences, this interdisciplinary book will serve as a valuable resource to researchers, administrators, and students alike.

Author : Chang Da Wan,Molly N.N. Lee,Hoe Yeong Loke
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2019-03-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780429765179

Get Book

The Governance and Management of Universities in Asia by Chang Da Wan,Molly N.N. Lee,Hoe Yeong Loke Pdf

This volume seeks to identify and explore the dynamics of global forces on the development of higher education in Asia, in particular, how neoliberalism has affected reforms on university governance and management in the region. It includes a set of country-specific studies on how various countries have responded to the dominant neoliberal ideology at the systemic, institutional, and process levels. The focus is on the relationship between the state and the universities, which is usually reflected in the degree of autonomy and accountability allowed in a particular higher education system. The selected countries are Cambodia, China, Indonesia, India, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, and Thailand. Each case study examines the establishment of corporatised or autonomous universities in the country focusing on (i) the acts, reports, and/or policies that led to such a move as well as the rationales behind the move; (ii) the changes in the governance and organisational structure of the universities, highlighting the kinds of autonomy that the universities have; (iii) the new management strategies, techniques, and practices that have been introduced to the university including the internal and external quality assurance mechanisms, and (iv) some of the tensions, conflicts, and acts of resistance that may have emerged.

Author : Julie Rowlands
Publisher : Springer
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2016-10-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789811026881

Get Book

Academic Governance in the Contemporary University by Julie Rowlands Pdf

This book addresses three central questions in contemporary university governance: (1) How and why has academic governance in Anglophone nations changed in recent years and what impact have these changes had on current practices? (2) How do power relations within universities affect decisions about teaching and research and what are the implications for academic voices? (3) How can those involved in university governance and management improve academic governance processes and outcomes and why is it important that they do so? The book explores these issues in clear, concise and accessible language that will appeal to higher education researchers and governance practitioners alike. It draws on extensive empirical data from key national systems in the Anglophone world but goes beyond the simply descriptive to analyse and explain.