Supporting governing bodies to strengthen effectiveness, assurance and accountability
Effective governance is fundamental to institutional success. As governing bodies navigate increasing scrutiny around financial sustainability, academic assurance, stakeholder confidence and institutional performance, the need for robust oversight and clear accountability has never been greater.
Designed for governance professionals, Governing & Assuring the Modern Institution provides access to practical tools, sector insight and peer learning opportunities that support governance effectiveness and continuous improvement.
Governing & Assuring the Modern Institution supports institutions to move beyond compliance and strengthen governance as a strategic enabler of institutional success.
The Governance Challenge
- Governing bodies need to evidence effectiveness, impact and accountability in an increasingly scrutinised environment.
- Changing governance codes, regulatory developments and assurance requirements are reshaping expectations of governance.
- Institutions need practical ways to translate governance reviews and self-assessments into meaningful improvement.
- Governing bodies need confidence in their oversight of risk, performance, academic assurance and financial sustainability.
Why It Matters Now
Governance expectations across higher education continue to evolve. The review of the CUC Code, the recommendations emerging from the Gillies Review and changing assurance requirements are placing greater emphasis on governance effectiveness, accountability and institutional assurance.
At the same time, governing bodies are being asked to oversee increasingly complex challenges relating to financial sustainability, organisational performance, academic assurance and stakeholder confidence. Strong governance is therefore not simply about compliance. It is essential for effective decision-making, robust oversight and long-term institutional success.
What You’ll Gain
Strengthen accountability and provide assurance to regulators, stakeholders and governing bodies.
Assess governance maturity and identify opportunities to improve oversight, risk management and institutional performance.
Translate self-assessment and review activity into clear priorities and meaningful improvement.
Stay current with governance developments, assurance requirements and evolving sector expectations.
Support productive dialogue between governing bodies, senior leaders and governance professionals.
Access tools, insight and progression routes into wider governance effectiveness and benchmarking activity.
Who is it relevant for:
This member benefit is designed for:
- Registrars
- Chief Operating Officers (COOs)
- University Secretaries
- Governance professionals and Clerks
- Governors and governing body members
- Vice-Chancellors
- Chairs of governing bodies
Project Leads
Kim Ansell
Senior Consultant, Governance and Strategic Transformation
Kim has worked across higher and professional education providing support to groups at all levels including senior leadership teams and Boards, to facilitate change, strategic thinking, planning and performance improvement.
Dan Tinkler
Consultant, Governance and Strategic Transformation
Dan joined Advance HE in January 2020 and has been in the post of Governance Development Manager and Consultant, Governance and Strategic Transformation since October 2021. Dan works on developing our approach to supporting Advance HE’s member needs across our governance portfolio of work.
