The Practice Research of American University Faculty'Participation in the Shared Governance—A Case Study of University of Pittsburgh
Although the concept of faculty participation in shared governance has become a consensus in the American higher education community,the practice of faculty participation in governance is more complex than its conceptual level due to the close relationship between governance and the boundaries of power and responsibilities as well as the vital interests of all parties.Through conducting semi-structured in-depth interviews with 20 faculty at the University of Pittsburgh in the United States,coding and analyzing the collected interview data,it was found that faculty participation in governance is beneficial for regulating complex power relationships within the university,safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of non-tenure track faculty,and ensuring academic autonomy and freedom.At present,the faculty participation in governance practices of University of Pittsburgh is mainly based on joint decision-making between faculty and administrators in professional affairs,while in non-professional matters,it is mainly based on consultative or discussion decision-making.The scope of participation is relatively broad,extending from traditional fields such as academia and finance to new fields such as university strategic planning and management personnel selection.In the process of forming the culture of shared governance,the administrators and faculty of the University of Pittsburgh have continuously clarified the scope of affairs,coordinated formal and informal participation,and emphasized the integration of opinions based on sufficient communication.
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