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The academic role: Service, compliance, freedom

  • Paula Baron
  • , Lillian Corbin

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Abstract

In this paper, we reflect upon the rise of neoliberalism and performativity in the tertiary sector and the possibilities for the exercise of authenticity and academic freedom in this environment. We argue that the rise of performativity has not only implications for university quality, but also implications for the wellbeing of academics. We base this argument in a substantial body of literature from the law well-being movement that highlights the poor prospects for individual productivity and well-being when core values are ignored or subverted in order to adhere to a particular role.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHigher Education in a Globalized World: Refereed papers from the 37th HERDSA Annual International Conference
EditorsA Kwan, E Wong, T Kwong, P Lau, A Goody
Place of PublicationMilperra, Australia
PublisherHigher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA)
Pages10-19
ISBN (Print)9780908557967
Publication statusPublished - 2014
EventHERDSA 2014: 37th Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia Annual International Conference - Higher Education in a Globalized World - Hong Kong, China
Duration: 7 Jul 201410 Jul 2014

Publication series

NameResearch and Development in Higher Education
Number37
ISSN (Electronic)0156-8884

Conference

ConferenceHERDSA 2014: 37th Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia Annual International Conference - Higher Education in a Globalized World
CityHong Kong, China
Period7/07/1410/07/14

Keywords

  • Legal Practice, Lawyering and the Legal Profession
  • Law

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