Academic Governance in the Contemporary University: Perspectives from Anglophone nations

This book addresses three central questions in contemporary university governance: (1) How and why has academic governance in Anglophone nations changed in recent years and what impact have these changes had on current practices? (2) How do power relations within universities affect decisions about teaching and research and what are the implications for academic voices? (3) How can those involved in university governance and management improve academic governance processes and outcomes and why is it important that they do so? 
The book explores these issues in clear, concise and accessible language that will appeal to higher education researchers and governance practitioners alike. It draws on extensive empirical data from key national systems in the Anglophone world but goes beyond the simply descriptive to analyse and explain.

• Skilfully uses theory to explain and analyse university governance, going beyond a simply descriptive account
• Presents extensive empirical data from key national systems in the Anglophone world that facilitates a deeper understanding of changes in university governance
• The focus on academic voice within changing university power relations addresses key issues of concern within contemporary universities
• Concludes with practical suggestions for how academic governance can be strengthened
• Written in clear, concise and accessible language