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“Research and Innovation” as an Integral Part of Strategic University Governance: The Case of VUB – A Subtle Power Game in a Complex Academic Ecosystem

“Research and Innovation” as an Integral Part of Strategic University Governance: The Case of VUB – A Subtle Power Game in a Complex Academic Ecosystem

Jan Paul Herman Cornelis
Copyright: © 2019 |Pages: 26
ISBN13: 9781522574415|ISBN10: 1522574417|ISBN13 Softcover: 9781522588580|EISBN13: 9781522574422
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-7441-5.ch008
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Cornelis, Jan Paul Herman. "“Research and Innovation” as an Integral Part of Strategic University Governance: The Case of VUB – A Subtle Power Game in a Complex Academic Ecosystem." University Governance and Academic Leadership in the EU and China, edited by Chang Zhu and Merve Zayim-Kurtay, IGI Global, 2019, pp. 118-143. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-7441-5.ch008

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Cornelis, J. P. (2019). “Research and Innovation” as an Integral Part of Strategic University Governance: The Case of VUB – A Subtle Power Game in a Complex Academic Ecosystem. In C. Zhu & M. Zayim-Kurtay (Eds.), University Governance and Academic Leadership in the EU and China (pp. 118-143). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-7441-5.ch008

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Cornelis, Jan Paul Herman. "“Research and Innovation” as an Integral Part of Strategic University Governance: The Case of VUB – A Subtle Power Game in a Complex Academic Ecosystem." In University Governance and Academic Leadership in the EU and China, edited by Chang Zhu and Merve Zayim-Kurtay, 118-143. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2019. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-7441-5.ch008

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Abstract

The chapter sketches some governance features of a medium-sized, comprehensive, urban, public university that are essential to ensure the delicate equilibrium between structured, efficient management and openness towards the changing society, exceptional personalities and breakthrough thinking. Features of university governance are analyzed at all levels, from rectorate to schools (faculties), departments, and research groups. “Research” and “innovation and valorization with societal impact” are situated in relation to three other main academic pillars, namely education, student affairs, and institution-wide internationalization. Building blocks are described and assembled in a coherent governance structure. Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) case is taken as an example. Generalization of the discussed concepts should be done with care because choices are dependent on the university's vision, strategic plan, and road map, and one single best governance structure that is appropriate for all contexts does not exist.

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