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Academic Governance in the Contemporary University
Julie Rowlands
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Description for Academic Governance in the Contemporary University
Hardback. Num Pages: 271 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JNF; JNK; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 573.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer Verlag, Singapore Singapore
Number of pages
271
Condition
New
Number of Pages
247
Place of Publication
Singapore, Singapore
ISBN
9789811026867
SKU
V9789811026867
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Ref
99-15
About Julie Rowlands
Dr Julie Rowlands researches from within a critical sociology of education perspective in the areas of governance, higher education systems, academic quality assurance, education leadership and organisational change. Her work has been published in high-impact international journals including the British Journal of Sociology of Education, Critical Studies in Education and Studies in Higher Education. Julie’s findings on academic boards have ... Read more
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