University heads back shake-up of governing bodies

Major changes to the structures and powers of university boards have been backed by their presidents.

The Higher Education Strategy report published early last year recommended a major overhaul of the size, make-up, and responsibilities of university governing authorities.

In a report to Education Minister Ruairi Quinn, who had asked for their views on the issue, the presidents’ representative body has come out largely in support of the reforms recommended in the blueprint document last year.