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CONFERENCE ON GOOD GOVERNANCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION 17 November 2004 The Role of the CUC in Fostering Good Governance in HE Dr Andrew Cubie, CBE Chair of the CUC Governance Group. BACKGROUND Diversity White Paper Lambert Review CUC Governance Project. LAMBERT REPORT Positive outcome
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CONFERENCE ON GOOD GOVERNANCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION17 November 2004 The Role of the CUC in Fostering Good Governance in HE Dr Andrew Cubie, CBE Chair of the CUC Governance Group
BACKGROUND • Diversity • White Paper • Lambert Review • CUC Governance Project
LAMBERT REPORT • Positive outcome • Review of good practice • Lighter touch recommendation • Draft code of practice
CUC GOVERNANCE REVIEW • Revision of guide • U.K. reference document • Voluntary code of practice • Good/current practice exemplars
FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF GOVERNANCE • Diversity of sector • Fitness for purpose • Responsibilities of the governing body • Boundary between governance and executive management • Importance of academic governance and its relationship to the governing body
GOVERNANCE CODE OF PRACTICE 1 • Why is a code needed? • What are the benefits? • Lighter regulatory framework • Better Governance = More Trust = Less Regulation
GOVERNANCE CODE OF PRACTICE 2 • Voluntary • Responsible self-regulation • Recognises diversity • Is not prescriptive • Is based on current good practice • Expectation that institutions will respect or explain where their practices vary
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? • CUC Guide will be widely distributed • Further material relating to CHEMS study will be posted on CUC and Leadership Foundation websites • Regional dissemination seminars in 2005 will permit further discussion of the key issues • Continuing engagement with Governments, Funding Councils, HERRG and others