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How can public university systems leverage their scale to increase intercampus collaboration and better educational outcomes?American public higher education systems include the largest and most impactful colleges and universities in the nation, including 75 percent of the nation's public sector students. While their impact is enormous, they are largely neglected as an area of study and underutilized as an instrument for the improvement of postsecondary outcomes. Meanwhile, most states continue to struggle to reach their goals for higher education attainment, social and economic mobility, workforce development, equitable access and affordability, technological innovation, and human and environmental health. Through a series of essays written by academic experts and senior practitioners, Public University Systems argues that higher education can act as a powerful tool for making progress on societal goals by leveraging their unique scale. These systems can increase intercampus collaboration in areas such as academic programs, collective bargaining, accreditation, student finance, governance, process improvement, change management, voluntary coalitions, and leadership. By shedding light on their unique ability to leverage scale, contributors argue that these systems merit more attention from scholars and increased use by policymakers, board members, and system leaders seeking to achieve real progress toward state and national higher education goals.Covering the structure and function of university systems, new models, and methods for leading these systems, these essays provide a blueprint for how higher education leaders can leverage the scale of these enormous systems to achieve their missions and improve outcomes for their schools and students.Contributors: George Blumenthal, Wallace Boston, Joel Cutcher-Gershenfeld, Tristan Denley, Robert C. Dickeson, Peter T. Ewell, Pamela Felder-Small, Darren Greeno, Mark Hagerott, Ronald Heifetz, Dennis Jones, Daniel J. Julius, Jasmine Kaduthodil, Jason Lane, Paul Lingenfelter, Rebecca Martin, Aims McGuinness, Demarée K. Michelau, Steven Jude Patin, Kevin P. Reilly, Jessica Schueller, Khaleel Seecharan, Allison M. Vaillancourt, Nancy L. Zimpher
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University systems need visionary leadership like never before.Public university systems—state-wide networks of universities—educate over 75 percent of public four-year college students. These systems have a tremendous impact on research, workforce development, and the overall economic and civic health of their states. In Leading Multi-Campus University Systems, editors Nancy Zimpher, Rebecca Martin, and Jessica Todtman explore the transformative potential of public university systems to drive equity, innovation, and community prosperity.Written by experienced system leaders, this book profiles twelve dynamic executives who have reshaped multi-campus systems to meet today's challenges. Drawing on extensive interviews, case studies, and primary sources, contributors uncover the unique qualities and strategies that define effective system leadership. From tackling equity gaps and outdated structures to responding to crises with bold action, these leaders exemplify "systemness"—leveraging collective strength to achieve greater impact.These higher education leaders realized the power of systems through a multitude of strategies—such as funding realignment, structural change, professional development, and policy redesigns—to ensure affordable access, meaningful and high-quality learning opportunities, and equitable outcomes for all students. Through vivid narratives and actionable insights, this book redefines the role of higher education systems in addressing societal needs and offers invaluable guidance for leaders navigating the complexities of multi-campus organizations in an era of immense change.