Redefining the Role of Faculty Members in Higher Education Policy: A Qualitative Study Using Thematic Analysis

The purpose of this study is to redefine the role of faculty members in higher education policy. This qualitative research has been compiled in two steps. First, specialized keywords were searched in international databases using a systematic review method. Second, thematic analysis was performed using Sterberg thematic analysis. Findings of the components of faculty members' role in university governance included: collective decision-making and decision-making (collectivism in decisions, decision-making, transparency and information) and scope of decision-making (university policy-making, university management, university finance, administration and student affairs). . The components considered by university administrators in the participation of faculty members include the eight main components of public governance of the university; Human capital development; Social capital development; University rules and regulations; Incentive mechanisms; Competitive atmosphere; Soft capacities; Hard capacities were subdivided into 16 subcomponents. Components of higher education policy makers also include multilevel governance of higher education (targeted policy-making and efficient management); Rules and regulations (higher education laws and higher education laws).