Do we need a Code “Good Practice in High Learning Schools”?

The article presents a project of the Code “Good Practice in High Learning Schools”, preparedfor the Conference of Rectors of the Polish High Learning Schools. In the first sectionauthor argues for the need od such a code, stressing its necessity for the universities as theinstitutions very important in the democratic states. The second section contains the shortcharacterictics of the structure of this document (fundamental principles, rules of goodpractice in the activity of the rectors and academic senates, concluding regulations). Finallyauthor outlines the perspective of the future development of the code.