State governments recognize higher education's need to reach out aggressively to industry and other private donors for financial support, but may also closely regulate the activities of private foundations that seek and manage funds for public institutions of higher education. Both private and public higher education institutions should be…

A survey indicates that the state government has more influence on higher education than federal and local authorities together, but a growth of federal influence is foreseen. (Editor/LBH)

The governing board of a college receives reports on academic affairs, plant costs, and fund-raising but usually knows little about federal and state actions that could decide the college's fate. Trustee decision-making could be influenced by a public policy committee that keeps the board informed. (Editor/LBH)

Legislators and college leaders bring different concerns to the issue of student transfer policy effectiveness. If governing boards do not ensure effective transfer, legislatures may take the initiative by issuing mandates for interinstitutional cooperation. The key to successful transfer and articulation is collegial faculty-to-faculty…