Rectors call for strict guarantees on non-state universities

The establishment of private universities in Greece should proceed on the basis of a well-defined institutional framework, the country's Council of Rectors said on Friday.

Meeting via teleconference, the rectors commented on various aspects of the government's two-pronged approach at higher education, which aims to both create departments of foreign, private universities in the country, as well as bolster the abilities of already-existing institutions.

With a strong majority, the council found "that the bill would bring about a critical change in the field of higher education, which will have serious implications for the operation of public universities.

"It will be necessary to establish a modern and flexible operational framework which will reduce bureaucracy and simplify procedures, while ensuring transparency and accountability," the dons said.

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