Stensaker Bjørn, Vabø Agnete

Abstract: Shared governance has been a key historical characteristic of higher education although this form of governance has come under increased pressure in recent decades. It is often argued that shared governance is less relevant for tackling the challenges related to a more dynamic environment of the sector. This paper discusses underlying premises for the current conceptions of shared governance and analyses how a sample of Nordic universities perceives the place and role of governance in their strategic development. It is found that most universities emphasise leadership and leadership development as a key measure to strengthen their governance capacity and it is argued that most universities seem to overlook the cultural and symbolic aspects of governance along the way. This may have serious consequences for the internal legitimacy and trust when universities enter into demanding change processes.

Keywords: Administration; Educational leadership; Educational change

总 结：

1、共享治理一直是高等教育的一个重要历史特点，虽然这种形式的治理在近几十年来受到了压力。人们常常认为，用共同治理来解决一个更动态的行业环境相关的挑战是不可能的。

2、本文讨论了共同治理当前概念的基本前提，并对北欧大学地点和治理的战略发展的作用进行了分析。研究发现，大多数的大学强调领导力和领导力发展作为加强执政能力的关键措施，认为大多数大学似乎忽视了文化的和象征性的方面。当大学进入取药变革的过程中时，这可能会对其内部合法性和信任造成严重后果。

来源:Higher Education Quarterly. Jul2013, Vol. 67 Issue 3, p256-274. 19p. 1 Chart.