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The paper argues for the need toincrease student participation in universitygovernance, especially in relation tohigh-level decision-making concerning the aimsand mission of tertiary institutions. The paperexamines the arguments in favour of, andagainst, student participation in universitygovernance. It also provides an overview ofthe findings of recent empirical studies on thetopic. The need for a process of negotiation inthe setting of higher education aims isemphasised and several suggestions are offeredregarding ways of increasing studentinvolvement in the aims-setting process.
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Menon, M.E. Student Involmement in University Governance: A Need for Negotiated Educational Aims?. Tertiary Education and Management 9, 233–246 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1024428120139
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