Intervention versus the open market

By Grace Karram. In the Anglo university model, it is never quite clear how involved the government is allowed to be in university affairs. Although the strong emphasis on institutional autonomy stresses the power of universities to set programming priorities and policies, governments often play a regulating role that has serious implications for university operations. The recent provincial government intervention in Ontario’s teacher education programming is one example of government action that will dramatically change the sector. Read more...