The State Higher Education Executive Officer and the Public Good

Contributors include Robert E. Anderson, Alisa Hicklin Fryar, Mary Fulton, James C. Hearn, Thomas D. Layzell, Paul E. Lingenfelter, Erik C. Ness, Richard G. Rhoda, William M. Zumeta. In this volume, scholars and practitioners come together to explore the important role of the SHEEO and its impact on issues of higher education access, opportunity, and impact. Chapters present historical investigations, original research, and reflections and advice for current and aspiring SHEEOs, state policy leaders, and students of higher education.

“"This book delivers tremendous information, perspective, and future direction for research in higher education leadership and policy." --Teachers College Record”

"This book delivers tremendous information, perspective, and future direction for research in higher education leadership and policy."

--Teachers College Record

David A. Tandberg is vice president for policy research and strategic initiatives at the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association. Brian A. Sponsler is vice president of policy at Education Commission of the States. Randall W. Hanna is the dean and chief executive officer of Florida State University Panama City. Jason P. Guilbeau is a doctoral candidate in the higher education program at Florida State University.

While issues of higher education access, opportunity, and impact are hotly debated on the floors of Congress and in state legislatures, it is the state?s higher education executive officer (SHEEO) who is expected to be an innovative policymaker, an astute political actor, an all-seeing fortune-teller, and a rapid problem-solver. These professionals must achieve a balancing act between political agendas and academic freedom while ensuring that the institutions they represent are maximizing their contribution to the larger public good and preparing students to become contributing citizens. In this volume, scholars and practitioners come together to explore the position of the SHEEO. Chapters present historical investigations, original research, and reflections and advice for current and aspiring SHEEOs, their agency staff and boards, state policy leaders, and students of state policymaking and higher education. Each chapter ends with recommendations for the continuing study of, and attention to, the important role of the SHEEO. Book Features: An entire volume solely dedicated to SHEEOs?the individuals responsible for state higher education policy coordination and leadership. Contributions from renowned scholars from higher education, public policy, political science, and public administration, as well as seasoned SHEEOs. Practical advice, high quality and original empirical investigations, and theoretical considerations related to state higher education leadership and governance. A new research agenda with ideas for potential projects outlined at the end of each chapter.

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