Topic briefing

Governing bodies

Published 27 July 2020

Resources

The higher education code of governance (2018)
The Committee of University Chairs has published this revised higher education code of governance, which establishes core governance values and identifies seven primary elements of good governance.
The code of good governance for English colleges (2019)
The Governors’ Council has published this revised further education code of good governance, which establishes core governance values and identifies ten principal responsibilities of good governance.
The size, composition and skills available to the governing body (2019)
Advance HE has published this briefing note which addresses how to construct an effective governing body, including through diversity of membership.
The system of governance and effectiveness reviews (2019)
Advance HE has published this briefing note which addresses good practice in reviewing the effectiveness of a system of governance.

Managing good governance in higher education (2006)
A book exploring good governance practice, produced by Michael Shattock.
What is an effective and high performing governing body in UK higher education? (2009)
The Leadership Foundation for Higher Education published this report addressing the characteristics of effective governing bodies.
Getting to grips with being a new governor (2013)
The Leadership Foundation for Higher Education published these resources to aid new governors of UK higher education providers.
Ways that groups go wrong: ‘groupthink’
OpenLearn by The Open University explores the challenges and constraints caused by ‘groupthink’, which may affect governing bodies.
Challenges facing good governance (2017)
The Leadership Foundation for Higher Education published this blog which addresses some of the challenges facing good higher education governance in the UK.

Published 27 July 2020

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