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Academic Governance of Universities: Reflections of a Senate Chair on Moving From Theory to Practice and Back
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- Bradshaw, Patricia (Author)
- Fredette, Christopher (Author)
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Academic Governance of Universities: Reflections of a Senate Chair on Moving From Theory to Practice and Back
Abstract
This article, dealing with the topic of academic governance, is based on the experiences and reflections of a previous chair of a university senate. Grounded in recognition of the ever-increasing turbulence and complexity of the context of universities, it reveals some of the gaps and what gets silenced in the process and explores the paradoxical and inherently political nature of governance. Building on the current literature, the article attempts to extend and differentiate our conceptualization of governance and leadership as critical functions for university performance. In particular, governance is conceived of as the reframing, challenging, and questioning of the leadership vision and interpretation of reality and focuses on both external as well as internal trends over the long term and in ways that maximize responsiveness and strategic opportunities.
Publication
Journal of Management Inquiry
Volume
18
Issue
2
Pages
123-133
Date
06/2009
Journal Abbr
Journal of Management Inquiry
Language
en
ISSN
1056-4926, 1552-6542
Short Title
Academic Governance of Universities
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DOI.org (Crossref)
Citation
Bradshaw, P., & Fredette, C. (2009). Academic Governance of Universities: Reflections of a Senate Chair on Moving From Theory to Practice and Back. Journal of Management Inquiry, 18(2), 123–133. https://doi.org/10.1177/1056492608326320
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