Zeitschrift für Hochschuldidaktik Nr. 2000/4
University Reform - Which Direction to Take?
Comtributions for the Search after an adequate Identity
Gerald BAST (Vienna, Austria)
Fundamental University Reform - Some Alternatives and Many Questions
Summary
Only since 1.1.2000 a new organizational law is in force at the University of Applied Arts; it is characterized by unique responsibilities and by a relatively high degree of autonomy for the university. This law is not yet in full operation and the government is not willing to improve it by appropriate means, but prepares to replace it by a totally new law. The consequences of these changes are partly in contradiction with the alleged goal of extending autonomy and are in relation with ongoing attempts for budget stabilization. There is no question about actual shortcomings of the present system, but at least now a full reform will do harm to universities instead of being helpful. An alternative to a total change could be testing new budgetary regulations; 'extended partly legal capacity' could be a valuable replacement for risky privatization.
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