Synopses & Reviews
The authors explain how various state governance structures influence the way priorities for higher education are established. Based on a study conducted by the California Higher Education Policy Center, now The National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education, this study examines whether existing state higher education structures are adequate given the economic, social, and technological challenges of the 1990s and the first decades of the 21st century. The study also explored whether these structures are prepared to handle the changing student population as well as what appears to be an unprecedented period of increased demand for higher education in some states. The book contains comparative case studies of higher education systems in seven large and diverse states: California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, New York, and Texas.
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...the authors do an excellent job of developing a theoretical picture of the current structure of American higher education governance systems and provide an informative, detailed look at the current governance picture as it exists in seven important states. The book is highly recommended for education libraries.Education Libraries
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The research the authors have presented is intruiging....The authors create a model which helps the reader to reframe the current legislative and state government decision making.... the investment of time can provide new insights into state system governance and policy environments.Journal of College Student Development
About the Author
RICHARD C. RICHARDSON, Jr., is professor of educational leadership and policy studies, Arizona State University, Tempe.KATHY REEVES BRACCO is a senior policy analyst for the California Higher Education Policy Center.PATRICK M. CALLAN is executive director of the California Higher Education Policy Center.JONI E. FINNEY is associate director of the California Higher Education Policy Center.
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
The States and Higher Education Implications
Michigan
California
New York
Florida
Georgia
Texas
Illinois
Policy Environments, System Designs, and System Performance
Policy Implications
Appendix A National Advisory Committee
Appendix B Quantitative Measures
Index