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The Boston Globe
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US universities resemble autocracies
The article examines the undemocratic governance structures of US colleges and universities, highlighting how external boards composed mainly of business and political elites hold primary decision-making power, often excluding faculty, students, and alumni from influence. Unlike international models where faculty and staff elect governing bodies, US institutions rarely allow internal stakeholders to control board seats or influence major decisions. The authors argue that increasing internal stakeholder participation could strengthen academic freedom, improve institutional accountability, and better align universities with democratic principles.
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