The evolution of academic government and its intersection with the corporate form in England during the late medieval through the early modern periods are reviewed. The following topics are considered: the English universities, transition to university control by the national state, transition to collegiate dominance of the universities, admission…

During the twentieth century a movement may be seen toward the delegation of control in college and university governance by governing boards to faculties. By the 1960's, joint effort or shared authority had been achieved on a limited number of campuses, and sought increasingly on others. However, several concomitant developments occurred. The…