Give us break UBC: Board of Governors, Senate, and other admin committee work is not rocket science. However, given the release of records and findings of shadow systems and backroom deals, it’s time for the basics: adopt the Nolan Principles of Standards in Public Life.
In brief, for universities, the Nolan Principles are:
- Selflessness: University and public interest opposed to self-interest.
- Integrity: Decision-making integrity opposed to coercive power.
- Objectivity: Merit, affirmative action, and diversity complemented.
- Accountability: Decisions and actions accountable to peers, public, and open to scrutiny.
- Openness: Decisions and actions open and transparent opposed to restriction and secrecy.
- Honesty: Self-interest openly declared when in conflict with best interests of the University or public interest.
- Leadership: Principles supported by example of leadership (i.e., leaders model the principles).
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