Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; List of Tables; List of Figures; Acknowledgements; Abstract; Chapter 1: Introduction and Overview; Introduction; Purpose of the Study; Research Questions and Definitions; Outline of the Book; Chapter 2: Understanding Factors that Influence State Support for Higher Education: Theoretical Orientations; Economic and Demographic Variables; Political Factors; Governance and Budgeting Formulas; State Culture; Institutional Characteristics and Strategies; Literature Review Framework; Organizational Theory; Theoretical Orientations
Rational Systems TheoriesPolitical Systems Theories; Cultural Systems Theories; Theoretical Framework; Chapter 3: Mixed Method Design and Analysis; Sequential Mixed Method Design; Research Question and Definition of Terms; Multiple Regression Analysis and Data Collection; Regression Model Selection; Findings and Conclusions; Limitations and Implications for Qualitative Investigation; Qualitative Methods; Data Collection and the Positioned Subject Approach; Limitations; Three Campus Investigation; Chapter 4: Ohio State University; Introduction; History; Political Climate
Higher Education GovernanceCampus Visibility and Outreach; Summary; Chapter 5: University of Wisconsin-Madison; Introduction; History; Political Climate; Campus Visibility and Outreach; Higher Education Governance; Summary; Chapter 6: The University of Georgia; Introduction; Political Climate; Outreach and Visibility; Higher Education Governance; Summary; Chapter 7: Cross-Case Analysis; Case Study Comparison and Conceptual Framework; The Campus; Higher Education Governance; State Government; Chapter 8: A Framework for a Renewed Partnership; Summary of Conclusions
Implications for Policy and StrategyResearch Universities; Higher Education Governance; State Government; Organizational Theory Conclusions; Significance of the Study; Implications for Future Research; Appendices; A. Carnegie Public Research I Universities; B. Multiple Regression Variables, Metric, and Data Sources; C. Interview Protocol; Bibliography; Index