The Governance and Management of European Universities – Future Trends
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The Governance and Management of European Universities – Future Trends
Thomas EstermannSenior Programme Manager
European University Association
Targu Mures 13 June 2008
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The European University Association (EUA) in Brussels: Independent Stakeholder for
Europe’s Universities
Non-governmental Membership-based Organisation
800 universities in 46 countries (individual members), 34 National Rectors’ Conferences (collective members) and university networks (affiliate members)
Policy Focus: ERA and EHEA
Support for members: projects, workshops, conferences, web-based newsletters, targeted information and policy statements/positions
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EUAs Role, background and work
Central in ensuring that governance reforms provide the appropriate conditions for strengthening Europe’s universitiesProvides empirical evidence for policy positionsEUA conferences in 2007 and 2008 focus on governance autonomy and accountability EUA University Funding project’s findings on governanceEUA studies with national rectors conferencesEUA policy positions (Glasgow Declaration, Lisbon Declaration, Consultation process on ERA Green paper)
Expectations of Higher Education Institutions
HEIs perceived by European, national and regional politicians as central economic actors: Act more local, more regional, more European, more global Drive knowledge economy Concentrate research and respond to regional needs Be more responsive to the labour market Increase participation & widen access Increase competition Be socially inclusive Attract more students and scholars from outside Europe
European policies impacting on universities
The European Higher Education AreaBologna Process – looking forward to post 2010 – what next?The role of universities in lifelong learning
InternationalisationGrowing EC interest & programmes, e.g. ERASMUS MUNDUS Preparation of DG RES Communication on international research cooperation
Governance, autonomy & fundingThe EC’s Modernisation Agenda for Universities
European policies impacting on universities (2)
ERA: Research & InnovationFollow-up of the Green Paper on the future of the ERA – the role of universities Research Careers and Mobility – Researchers’ passportEuropean Structural & Social Funds – new emphasis in Lisbon Objectives on Research and InnovationImproving University/Business collaboration & Knowledge Transfer, including Intellectual Property Charter FP7: mid term review 2010 - cost models for universities; ERCEIT
Changing relationship with the StateThe State is not increasing investment in HE Rising costs of teaching and research HE is competing with other social needs
The State is using the market and incentives as steering mechanisms
The State is granting more institutional autonomyThe State is expecting more accountability through: Performance Funding Full costing Engagement of external stakeholders External and internal QA processes
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Changing relationship externally and internally
Academic community Shift from teacher- to student-centred learning Shift from individual initiatives to institutional strategies Shift from disciplinarity to interdisciplinarity
Student community LLL Student fees change expectations
Business and industry Research Learning - Employabillity
Society
Impact on University Governance: Common trends and challenges
More partners and different partners, including European institutions, regional governments, business and industryMore autonomy and flexibility for decision making (global budgets, management of HR, foundations)Strengthened executive leaders and weakened consultative bodiesAppearance of employer-employee relationship
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Impact on University Governance: Diversity
Diverse Profiles and MissionsDiverse models of governanceDiverse forms of management structuresDiverse forms of leadershipDiverse roles of HoA
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Impact on university leadership: Trends and challenges
Ensuring the implementation of legal reforms (more autonomy and accountability)Developing a strategyDiversifying funding streamsEstablishing strategic partnershipsWorking with governing boards – with a clear view of their role (i.e., distinguish between governance, management and administration): Custodian of the institution Ensure stakeholder confidence Provide support for institutional leaders
Impact on university management: Trends and challenges
Organise and coordinate services in an optimal way in order to achieve best results in teaching/research/service to societyEnsure clear responsibility lines and internal accountabilityEnsure that your staff has the required professional skills and profilesEnsure systematic internal quality processes without over-bureaucratisationEnsure financial sustainability through full-costingEnsure that funding incentives are not the exclusive drivers of new research and teaching activities
Wrap up
A time of renewal and changeA time for proactive engagement in Governance and autonomy reforms Providing core expertise Bridging strategy and operational tasks Anticipating trends
A time for sharing experiences: EUA publication on a variety of projects: e.g.
funding/costing, autonomy study, HE systems, etc. EUA /HUMANE/LFHE Strategy workshop series (first on
internationalisation, Vienna, 4 – 5 December 2008) Institutional Evaluation programme…13…
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