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Associate Professor, Department of Public Law and International Law. Faculty of Law. University of Tehran (College of Farabi). Qom. Iran
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Ph.D in Public Law, Faculty of Law, University of Tehran (College of Farabi), Qom, Iran,
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Department of Public Law and International Law, Faculty of Law, University of Tehran (College of Farabi), Qom, Iran
10.30465/scs.2024.50513.2946
Abstract
University regulation is a fundamental pillar of higher education management, aimed at ensuring educational quality, equitable access, and enhancing the efficiency of universities. In this context, Boards of Trustees, as the highest decision-making bodies within universities, are responsible for establishing overarching policies and overseeing their implementation. This article provides a comparative analysis of the principles governing university regulation in five selected countries (the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and Germany) and Iran’s legal system. The findings indicate that in the selected countries, principles such as institutional autonomy, transparency, accountability, participation, and efficiency play a crucial role in strengthening the position of Boards of Trustees and improving university performance. These countries achieve a balanced relationship between university autonomy and government oversight through independent supervisory structures and enhanced transparency. In contrast, in Iran, Boards of Trustees face challenges such as financial dependency on the government, centralization, the appointment-based selection of members, and weak specialized oversight. These issues undermine the autonomy of universities and the effective role of Boards of Trustees. To strengthen these bodies, recommendations such as increasing financial independence, revising the member appointment process, and improving the supervisory system are proposed.
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