AUA Annual Conference University Leadership is it good enough

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AUA Annual ConferenceUniversity Leadership is
it good enough?
Tim Melville-Ross
Exeter University 7 April 2009
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Introduction

• The context HE
• The context LGM
• Expectations
• Consequences
• Good governance
• Own experience
• Selecting people
• Is it good enough?

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Context

• Difficult economic conditions
• Importance of HE
• Increasing student demands
• Increasing demands from society
• Increasing competition
• Demographic change
• Political change

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The context - LGM

• Building institutional capacity
• Differentiation
• Sustainability
• Reputation
• International
• Balance

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HEFCEs expectations - principles

• Sector low risk
• Proportionate regulation
• Partnership with HEIs
• Openness with HEIs

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HEFCEs expectations financial memorandum

• Ensure good governance
• Monitor performance
• Inform of adverse change
• Allocate funds properly
• Ensure value for money
• Proper audit processes

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Consequences for LGM

• Sector more dynamic and flexible
• Continuous change
• Mission architecture
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Employment
• University services
• Leadership and staff development
• Governing body membership
• Leaders
• Culture

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Good governance enablers

• Effective leadership and dynamics
• Effective structures and processes
• Effective membership
• Commitment to vision, culture and values
• Effective monitoring
• Effective information and communication

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Good governance outcomes

• Strategic plan achieved
• Financial health achieved
• Accountability and regulatory compliance
• Quality in academic and service provision
• Assessing risk and supporting innovation
• Enhancing reputation and competitiveness
• Confidence in institutional governance
• Supporting and challenging the Executive
• Other HEI specific outcomes

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My own experience
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How do you select?
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Is it good enough?