University Governance And Leadership - Amideast
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November 7, 2012
University Governance
And
Leadership
Tunisian and American
Perspectives
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Goals SUMMARIZE
• key aspects of governance that are common to public higher
education systems in the US
• specific examples of how effective governance has created public universities that are effective and committed to constant improvement
• the new leadership model—both institutional and individual—that has created dynamic and effective public higher education systems
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GOVERNANCE
Steering Mechanism Gubernator/Kybernetes: The Helmsman
How do universities and higher education systems define and achieve their goals, manage their systems and institutions, and monitor their achievements? Universities Through the Looking Glass: Benchmarking University Governance. 2012. The World Bank.
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HIGHER EDUCATION GOVERNANCE
U.S.PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES
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U.S. IS NOT A NATIONAL SYSTEM
Each State Manages its Own Public System (Decentralized and Autonomous/50 SYSTEMS)
US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Financial Aid (loans/grants) Grants for special programs to promote access or innovation (national competition)
National Center for Education Statistics Research and policy analysis
Certify regional accrediting agencies Enforce federal education laws (privacy, civil rights)
Compliance with federal laws
COMPETITIVE FUNDING FOR RESEARCH National Science Foundation National Institutes of Health
Department of Defense
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GOVERNANCE OF HIGHER EDUCATION IS A STATE RESPONSIBILITY
But Government does not manage universities
Establish legal framework Protect the public interest
Strategic direction for the system Direct Funding Accountability
Quality assurance Coordination
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COMMON FACTORS FOR SUCCESS
ACADEMIC FREEDOM
AUTONOMY AND ACCOUNATBILTY
COMPETITION and OPEN MARKET
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
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Academic Freedom
Dr. Mary Gray
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Autonomy
Government
Trustees
University
Colleges and Departments
The Faculty
Accountability
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Competition Government Funds for Research; Corporate Support;
Faculty and Staff; Students; Private funding; Credibility and Reputation
Public Engagement (Openness and Transparency)
Active involvement of all stakeholders; Consultation And Consensus (where possible); Trustees; Advisory
Boards; Partnerships; Alumni; Faculty, Staff, and Students
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RESULTS: Dynamic Universities
Develop New Sources of Funding
Are Focused on the Success of Students
Are Responsive to National/Regional/Local Priorities
Seek Opportunities for Strategic Collaboration
Are Nimble and Entrepreneurial
Coordinated, Regulated and Supported by Government
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LEADERSHIP
Managing Change
• Change is constant and inevitable
• Universities are dynamic and constantly evolving institutions
• Leadership and governance must guide the change TOGETHER
• Government leadership (not control) essential
• A new profile of leaders is evolving
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GOVERNMENT LEADERSHIP
Forge National (Regional) Consensus
Promote Strategic Development
Provide Supportive Policies and Systems
Require Accountability
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UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP
The Academic Model
The Industrial Model
The Post-Industrial Model
Fostering collaborative relationships that lead to collective action grounded in the shared values of people who work together to affect positive
change (UCLA Higher Education Research Institute)
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DEVELOPING LEADERS
Institutional and System Strategy for Succession Planning
The seniority model
The apprenticeship model
Professional development model
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Shanghai Rankings US Universities
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World Class Universities Key Characteristics
Leadership Government policy
Funding Clear goals
Strong academic culture Quality of academic staff
Altbach, P. and Salmi, J. 2011. The Road to Academic Excellence: The Making of World
Class Universities. The World Bank.
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CHARACTERISTICS OF EFFECTIVE US (PUBLIC) UNIVERSITIES
Academic freedom
Government leadership and advocacy Operational autonomy and flexibility Robust Data Collection and Analysis
Commitment to accountability (Scorecards) Active engagement of all stakeholders
Transparency Student-centered philosophy
Active fund raising Dynamic partnerships with private sector
Lively entrepreneurial spirit