Stronger governance and accountability measures for third-level institutions will be contained in new legislation to be published next year, Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris has said. Among some of the sweeping changes being considered include giving the HEA stronger powers to carry out reviews into the performance of third-level colleges. This includes allowing for the appointment of an “observer” to sit on the governing body of colleges where there are concerns. “Our society and the world of work are changing rapidly, and if anything this will be accelerated by the pandemic. This will entail agility and innovation in how universities operate,” he said.

Source: The Irish Times October 23, 2020 17:26 UTC