UNIVERSITIES could be forced to cut back on fat cat salaries and grade inflation by a new Office for Students.
It will bring an end to vice-chancellors’ highly prized independence amid an outcry over value for money on tuition fees.
The OfS will launch in April and is also expected to tackle issues such as dropout rates, financial stability and support for disadvantaged students.
The Times reported all governing boards will also be told to appoint students.
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Parliament will debate the regulatory framework to replace the Higher Education Founding Council for England this week.
One of its first tasks will be to deal with high pay—uni bosses earn an average of £268,000, with 13 paid at least £400,000.
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