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(De)Constructing Power in Higher Education Governance Structures: An Analysis of Representation and Roles in Governing Bodies
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European Journal of Higher Education . 2012 2(4):370-388. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- This article explores how power relations are constructed in the governance of higher education institutions. It examines and deconstructs, from a Foucauldian perspective, power relations and mechanisms in the relationship between the state and higher education institutions, and between academic and management staff. This research article originates from a benchmarking project. The data was collected by a structured questionnaire that was developed to allow the research team to map the governance structures and processes on four main governance areas: internal and external stakeholders; decision-making bodies and actors; quality of governance; and key performance indicators. The surprising finding is that governments have used their authority to influence and shape the governance structures of their higher education institutions, but also their decision-making processes. We suggest that, as the external and internal environments of higher education institutions are not the same, there is no "one-size-fits-all" model of "good governance" for higher education.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2156-8235
- Volume :
- 2
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- European Journal of Higher Education
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ1088774
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Evaluative
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/21568235.2012.746422