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Lewis, Edward T. – Trusteeship, 1994
Saint Mary's College of Maryland, previously a public college, has become a unique public-private hybrid in response to changes in state support commitments. Although this model could not be applied to most institutions, the experience suggests that college and universities must find new means of financing and relating to the state. (MSE)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, College Administration, Governance, Higher Education
Greer, Darryl G.; Shelly, Paul R. – Trusteeship, 1995
New Jersey's decentralization of governance in public higher education is examined after one year. The discussion looks at the evolution of the change, its goals, the extent to which increased autonomy in institutional governance serves the public interest, and the ways in which the restructuring affects trustees' views and their exercise of…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, College Administration, Decentralization, Educational Change
Ingram, Richard T. – Trusteeship, 1998
The author of recommended reforms for public college and university governing boards that had been outlined in an Association of Governing Boards policy paper, responds to criticism of the reform strategies and expands on his suggestions in four areas: the call for larger boards; merit selection of trustees; greater trustee philanthropy; and…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Change Strategies, Educational Change, Governance
MacTaggart, Terrence J. – Trusteeship, 1999
Critics have condemned the state higher education coordinating board model as excessively bureaucratic, unresponsive to market demands, and indifferent to legitimate campus aspirations. Systems that prevail are those that collaborate in setting a statewide agenda; earn political support; present clear, meaningful missions; manage and resolve…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Bureaucracy, Change Strategies, Conflict Resolution
Trusteeship, 1998
Summarizes an Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges study concerning state officials' perceptions of citizen governing boards and academic governance in public institutions. Findings and recommendations are outlined in five areas: preparing for the future; serving the public interest; navigating a new political environment;…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Governance, Governing Boards, Government School Relationship
Besnette, Frank; Foxley, Cecelia; Jordan, Stephen; Perry, Tad; Richey, Wayne – Trusteeship, 1998
A reexamination of recommended reforms for public college and university governing boards, outlined in an Association of Governing Boards policy paper, suggests that borrowing approaches from private higher education will not necessarily solve the challenges facing private education. Issues discussed include the board's role and functions,…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Change Strategies, Comparative Analysis, Educational Change
