Academic Governance in the Contemporary University

Part I. Academic Governance in Context

1. The Changing Nature of the University Sector
Julie Rowlands

2. University Governance Within an International Context
Julie Rowlands

3. What Is Academic Governance?
Julie Rowlands

4. Comparing Academic Governance Across Anglophone Nations
Julie Rowlands

5. The Theoretical and Policy Context
Julie Rowlands

6. University Governance Models
Julie Rowlands

Part II. Case Studies of Academic Governance in Practice

7. Changes in the Case Study Academic Boards Over Time
Julie Rowlands

8. Academic Board Strengths and Weaknesses
Julie Rowlands

9. Academic Governance Within University Power and Authority Relationships
Julie Rowlands

10. The Academic Board and Academic Quality Assurance
Julie Rowlands

Part III. Moving Forward

11. Key Issues and Challenges Facing Academic Governance
Julie Rowlands

12. Strengthening Academic Governance into the Future
Julie Rowlands

Keywords: Education, Higher Education, Administration, Organization and Leadership, Educational Policy and Politics