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Academic Governance of Universities

Reflections of a Senate Chair on Moving From Theory to Practice and Back

York University

Christopher Fredette

York University

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.

Key Words: governance • universities • power • organizational change

This version was published on June 1, 2009

Journal of Management Inquiry, Vol. 18, No. 2, 123-133 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/1056492608326320


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