Wrapping It Up: Some Important Conclusions

• Author: Cheryl Foy
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Wrapping It Up: Some Important

Conclusions

ere’s a lot more to write about university governance and I hope my

colleagues continue to research and write about this important topic. I had

to conne myself to certain topics, and I hope that what I chose to write

about, and the amount of information I’ve provided, is helpful to those

involved in university governance. In this nal chapter, I’d like to empha-

size some important messages.

Good governance is essential to university independence. Governance

is important in any organization, but particularly in universities because

universities are important on an individual and national level, they are

the recipients of large amounts of public funds, and much is expected of

them. As you join a university board, do so with pride, and don’t lose sight

of the broader mission of universities and the centrality of universities to

the futures of many university stakeholders. Understand and strive to full

your duciary duty through a commitment to the interests of university

stakeholders. Don’t stop learning about your stakeholders, and never dis-

miss their interests.

e board’s tone must be impeccable. Set a high standard of behaviour for

the board, and make a clear and consistent commitment to transparency

and integrity. Set the best example possible for the university community.

e behaviour of some stakeholders (I’m thinking particularly of students