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V. Foreign Higher Education and Education Systems, International Relations, Bilateral Relations
B. Essays, Commentaries, Statements
Author ZARATE, Romualdo Lopez
Title Four trajectories of rectors in Mexican public universities
Publication year 2007
Source/Footnote In: Higher education. - 54 (2007) 6, S. 795 - 817
Inventory number 23257
Keywords Ausland : Mexiko : Hochschulwesen allgemein ; Ausland : Mexiko : Forschung, Hochschullehrer ; Hochschule : Verwaltung allgemein ; Hochschullehrer : allgemein
Abstract Although rectors of Mexican public universities play an important role in their institutions, we know very little about them. This article first describes the different election processes in Mexican public universities for selecting a rector. These varied processes reveal the ambiguity of the concept of ?autonomy? as applied to rectors, focusing on the role and possible influence of public authorities despite the formal prohibition of such interference in the law. Second, the article presents a typology of four typical career trajectories for rectors before they are elected, analyzing their educational, academic, professional, administrative, and political backgrounds. These different paths to the position of rectors in different types of institutions have implications for public policy and university autonomy. (HRK / Abstract übernommen) Zarate, Romualdo Lopez, E-Mail: lzr@correo.azc.uam.mx