Governance Within Diverse University Structures: The Case of Charles University

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Author(s): Tomáš Zima (Charles University, Czech Republic)
Copyright: 2019
Pages: 23
Source title: University Governance and Academic Leadership in the EU and China
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Chang Zhu (Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium)and Merve Zayim-Kurtay (Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-7441-5.ch013

Keywords: Business Science Reference / Education / Educational Administration and Leadership / Higher Education

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This chapter focuses on university governance, which reflects the structure of an institution, whether it is centralized or decentralized, but most importantly democratic and autonomous. The case is illustrated using the example of Charles University, which is a large and highly decentralized organization that has been affected by developments in the Czech Republic after 1989 and their consequences for higher education in the country. In this regard, different governance models and recent challenges for higher education institutions are explained. The structure, main bodies, and management of Charles University are described and put into context within the national regulatory framework. The chapter further explores the division of powers and control mechanisms. A special focus is placed on the role of the Academic Senate, which underlines the democratic principles of the institution. The final remarks highlight the importance of a democratic, autonomous environment for both research and education.

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