scholarly journals Developing and enacting student governance and leadership training in higher education

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mollie Dollinger ◽  
Jessica Vanderlelie
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Student Engagement ◽  
Leadership Training ◽  
Higher Education Policy ◽  
University Governance ◽  
Critical Aspect ◽  
Advance Research ◽  
Governance Practice ◽  
Support Students ◽  
Future Practice

Despite increased attention placed both in and outside Australia on student participation in university governance, there remains a gap in practices and programs that help support students to contribute across various governance groups, councils, and representative roles. This practice report explores two aspects of developing student partnership in governance at a research-intensive university in Australia. We will showcase a set of rationales co-created between students and staff on why partnership should be a critical aspect of higher education policy and governance. Secondly, we will provide an overview of a specialised training program that aims to provide students with foundational working knowledge of university governance practice, policies and language to bolster engagement within their roles. We will further discuss anticipated impacts and advance research and future practice in this area by highlighting key areas that require further exploration to further student engagement in governance structures.

Tactical evaluations: Everyday neoliberalism in academia

2018 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabian Cannizzo
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Education Policy ◽  
Higher Education Policy ◽  
National Policy ◽  
University Governance ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Policy Reforms ◽  
Managerial Efficiency ◽  
Policy Agendas

Neoliberal political rationalities have transformed not only national policy agendas, but also the strategies that individuals adopt to navigate their everyday lives; sometimes described as ‘everyday neoliberalism’. This article explores everyday neoliberalism’s contribution to the transformation of workplace ethics through a case study of Australian academics. National higher education policy reforms have been mirrored by a transformation in academics’ perceptions of what forms of self-management are legitimate and necessary. While governmental reforms are couched in a language of technical efficiency and accountability to stakeholders, interviews with academics reveal depoliticising practices of evaluation. Values conflicts – between scholarly autonomy and managerial efficiency – are indicative of tactical struggles over the means by which academics evaluate their selves and their labour. The managerialisation of university governance has not eroded political and value commitments, but has encouraged academics to pursue more individualised forms of ethics, which re-affirm their compliance with managerial norms.

scholarly journals University governance: insights from England and Greece

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 448-462 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Saiti ◽  
Ian Abbott ◽  
David Middlewood
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Education System ◽  
Higher Education Policy ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Social Needs ◽  
University Governance ◽  
Constructive Model ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
Effectiveness And Efficiency

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate and assess the role played by university governance in the effectiveness and efficiency of the higher education system through literature analysis and the management evaluation method of Organization and Methods (the O and M technique) and argue for a more radical change in, and greater scrutiny of, university governance so as to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of university operations and thus yield a more optimal satisfaction of social needs.Design/methodology/approachThe paper employs the O and M technique in order to investigate and assess the role played by university governance in the effectiveness and efficiency of the higher education system.FindingsThe “objective” is education and knowledge and there is no room for experimentation in the system. The higher education sector does not need experiments to develop further. Rather, it deserves cautious, creative and innovative consideration and needs a very distinctive treatment of national problems. No matter the policy orientation of the system, higher education policy makers should not forget that higher education has a tremendous influence on peoples’ attitudes and beliefs so the focus should be on the actual knowledge on social responsibility and on the commitment of higher education to serve social interests and needs.Research limitations/implicationsThe analysis developed in this study would benefit from a deeper exploration by investigating more numerous and diverse examples from the international arena of higher education.Originality/valueThis study acts as a complement to previous research on higher education governance since it develops further the analysis and the understanding of university governance. By using as examples two countries with different orientation in their higher education system (mainly due to differences in cultural and ideological perceptions) and keeping in mind that there is no ideal model for university governance, this study could enlighten decision makers in any country to develop a more effective and constructive model of university governance that would serve societal interests more effectively.

scholarly journals Whatever it takes: Maintaining student engagement and wellbeing in unprecedented times.

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-58
Author(s):  
Laura Burge ◽  
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Angelica Klein-Boonschate ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Student Engagement ◽  
Student Experience ◽  
Operating Environment ◽  
Residential Services ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Support Students

When COVID-19 impacted Australia earlier this year, student accommodation providers found themselves in the most challenging operating environment imaginable. Deakin Residential Services (DRS) rapidly adapted to the continually changing landscape, taking a ‘whatever it takes’ approach to supporting students across all four of Deakin University’s campuses. Adopting a focus on ensuring members of our community were supported, engaged and informed, DRS instigated ongoing one on one welfare checks with every resident, and introduced a new wellbeing model tailored to support students through life ‘out of the ordinary;’ facilitated a comprehensive suite of virtual programs to foster community and responsibly engage students in a COVID-safe manner, and leveraged technology to keep students informed, manage expectations, and demonstrably ensure understanding, compliance and active support for key safety messages. This paper will share further details regarding this three-part strategy, exploring aspects which have been found to be silver-linings and likely to remain part of our operation post-pandemic, along with discussing some of the challenges and opportunities which have arisen throughout 2020. The authors will highlight key elements which are transferable, not only to other student accommodation providers, but also to those supporting the broader student experience within higher education.

Higher Education Student Engagement Scale

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen C. H. Zhoc ◽  
Beverley J. Webster ◽  
Ronnel B. King ◽  
Johnson C. H. Li ◽  
Tony S. H. Chung
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Student Engagement ◽  
Education Student ◽  
Engagement Scale
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