Good practice should lead to a lighter touch

Article Abstract:

The chair of the governance group of the Committee of University Chairman (CUC) argues that the guide and code of conduct developed by the CUC for university governors should lead to less external monitoring of the sector. It is suggested that the guide, if properly implemented, will make universities more accountable, thereby making external monitoring less necessary.

Practice

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American Intercontinental first to fail new QAA audit

Article Abstract:

The first university found to be failing under under the light-touch audit regime has been named as the American Intercontinental University (AIU), London, by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA). The AIU becomes the only institution to fail a routine inspection by the QAA since establishment of the QAA in 1997.

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Set free to do the job

Article Abstract:

The director of the Centre for Education and Employment Research, which is currently at Liverpool University but is to move to Buckingham University, argues that government constraints restrict useful university work and that independent universities offer academics a greater degree of freedom.

Management, Company business management

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