The Balance of Power: A Contemporary Framework for Enhancing Shared Governance in Higher Education
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| Title: | The Balance of Power: A Contemporary Framework for Enhancing Shared Governance in Higher Education |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Roger Ward, Leandra Cate (ORCID |
| Source: | New Directions for Higher Education. 2026 (213):43-50. |
| Availability: | Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 8 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Power Structure, Governance, Higher Education, College Administration, Decision Making, Stakeholders, Efficiency, Accountability, Academic Freedom, Inclusion, Role Perception, Audits (Verification) |
| DOI: | 10.1002/he.70018 |
| ISSN: | 0271-0560 1536-0741 |
| Abstract: | This analysis explores power allocation within traditional shared governance models at colleges and universities, focusing on who makes which decisions according to classical theories as well as through evidence from real-world leadership. Examining existing governance structures, roles, and responsibilities of various stakeholders, this study offers a new paradigm for sharing and distributing decision-making power in higher education. The analysis will address how power distribution affects institutional efficiency, transparency, and academic freedom. Recommendations will be provided for enhancing collaborative decision-making processes while maintaining a balance of power to ensure sustainable and inclusive governance. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1501732 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This analysis explores power allocation within traditional shared governance models at colleges and universities, focusing on who makes which decisions according to classical theories as well as through evidence from real-world leadership. Examining existing governance structures, roles, and responsibilities of various stakeholders, this study offers a new paradigm for sharing and distributing decision-making power in higher education. The analysis will address how power distribution affects institutional efficiency, transparency, and academic freedom. Recommendations will be provided for enhancing collaborative decision-making processes while maintaining a balance of power to ensure sustainable and inclusive governance. |
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| ISSN: | 0271-0560 1536-0741 |
| DOI: | 10.1002/he.70018 |
