Publisher's Synopsis
"′Proceed with caution′ is the lesson for legislators and would–be reformers of higher education found in this book. Success or failure hinges on dealing with the hard, cold realities so thoughtfully analyzed by this group of outstanding authors." ––Dr. James R. Mingle, executive director, State Higher Education Executive OfficersRestructuring Higher Education examines what actually works and what doesn′t in restructuring state systems of higher education––and offers guidelines for producing successful change. The book describes the changes implemented in five states, detailing the political, economic, and social events that prompted the restructuring, the processes by which it was brought about, and the effects of restructuring on the system.
