This study explored the voice of students in the Ethiopian higher education context. Stratified sampling and an exploratory research design were employed to understand students' voices. Thematic analysis was used to identify themes and meanings. The strength of students' voices was contrasted with other countries that have implemented the Bologna…

Non-tenure track faculty members (NTTF) constitute what has been referred to by scholars as the new faculty majority. The growing numbers of NTTF have led to debates about the role they should play in shared governance. Currently, however, an overall lack of empirical knowledge exists regarding the status of their involvement in institutional…

The involvement of part-time faculty tends to be even lower than the engagement level of full-time faculty who partake in the system of shared governance in the California Community Colleges (CCC). During a time when state funds are diminishing, there is a projection of retirement for many community college leaders (Fulton-Calkins & Milling,…

This study examines the effects of governance involvement on the vitality of community college faculty members. This study explores the degree to which involvement in the governance of a college through a faculty senate fosters the vitality of elected faculty members. While faculty vitality is a difficult concept to measure directly, faculty…

The number of staff members serving American higher education institutions has more than doubled in the past twenty years, as occupations in technology, development, government relations, and even athletic administration have grown as never before in the history of the academy. As the number, variety, and importance of these positions have grown,…

Shared governance and collegial management are discussed. Steps to strengthen the governance process are identified: a more sophisticated view of the governance process must be formed, faculty must avoid administrative centralization of power and faculty provincialism, become more involved in union affairs, and become politically knowledgeable.…

The author draws on personal experience with institutional governance, at the levels of both the university and the American Association of University Professors, to examine principles of faculty participation in governance. The structure and functions of the faculty council of the University of Texas at Austin are outlined to illustrate…

The author, whose perspective is that of a faculty member, argues that faculty governance faces new challenges requiring modified attitudes and governance structures. He groups his comments under three general headings: (1) developing competence to govern; (2) academic freedom and faculty governance; and (3) avoiding collective irresponsibility.…

College faculty at many institutions feel sidelined as others decide major issues. Some blame trustees, administrators, and the need for rapid decision making; others find faculty are not taking an active enough role in governance. Faculty senates are reviewing their governance documents to make improvements, and are trying to rally more faculty…

Analyzes a ten-year study of Jefferson State Community College (Alabama) faculty senate and governing council. Concludes that shared governance is often an activity in which faculty respond to administrative actions. Argues that true shared governance aids the decision-making process, contributing to overall institutional success. (Contains 10…

In an effort to realize greater representation of all constituencies in college governance and decision-making, a proposal was developed to establish an All-College Senate at Castleton State College. The proposal was prepared after a review of the college's current governance system and of relevant literature, and meeting with interested groups on…

A system of university governance with lay governing boards, similar to that in private universities in the United States, is proposed for universities in India in order to resolve difficulties caused by the present teacher-dominated system. (JMD)

Faculty participation in governance is discussed, and the experiences of a trustee at the City University of New York are described. The faculty is seen as too conservative and subject to conflicts of interest. Faculty representation on the board of trustees is opposed because it leads to a confusion of roles. (MLW)

Firm planning objectives, clearly stated relationships to overall institutional objectives, faculty involvement, and active leadership are advocated for successful academic planning. Faculty involvement is dependent on the strength of the technical, marketing, and budgeting staffs, and involvement in the planning process may kindle faculty…

Discusses the concept of shared authority in higher education and its impact on student affairs administrators, particularly recognition of the involvement of various constituents in the decision-making process. Study allows traditionally disenfranchised constituents, including African American, Native American, and international faculty members,…