The price of market freedom

Article Abstract:

Changes to the funding structure of New Zealand's (NZ) higher educational establishments has resulted in some loss of independence. Universities have to provide education to suit the markets. Students expect to receive a qualification once they have paid their fees. The NZ government have decided to become more involved in overseeing the management of universities, to ensure they are fulfilling market requirements. Yet the government has reduced state funding by more than 50%. Universities must respond to the market but should still act in the interest of the whole community.

Column, Education and state, Education policy, New Zealand

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Ensuring the right guard

Article Abstract:

College governors should follow a governance model which allows them to understand their role, show strong leadership and to manage their time efficiently. College governors have had a difficult role to fulfill because they are responsible for the college finances but are not publically accountable. Some observers have suggested that a reduction in the responsibility of governors will lead to chief executives wielding too much power. Others feel the introduction of unelected governors, into college management, has been a failure.

United Kingdom, Practice, College administrators

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