Chapter 5: State and Local Government's relationship with HE

Question 1

State entities that influence higher education

Answer 1

Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Media

Question 2

Legislative Branch

Answer 2

Develop Policy
Allocate State Resources
Oversight of public higher education

Question 3

Executive Branch - Gov

Answer 3

Governing board appointments
Statewide coordinating boards
Propose initial state appropriations
Oversight through state boards

Question 4

Governing Boards

Answer 4

Assume operational authority over the institution

Question 5

Coordinating Boards

Answer 5

Ensure collaboration between states higher ed institutions and that they operate according to priorities, degree programs, research agendas, and missions

Question 6

What authority comes from the state?

Answer 6

Degree-granting authority

Question 7

How do state entities impact institutions?

Answer 7

Funding - gov and coordinating boards and legislators need to fund
Operating, capital, and student aid

Question 8

Operating Funds

Answer 8

Keeping the lights on, people working, maintenance programs

Question 9

Capital Funds

Answer 9

Capital projects - renovations and new buildings

Question 10

Student Aid

Answer 10

A+ programs among others

Question 11

Which state government entities have the most impact on academic leaders

Answer 11

state legislators and coordinating boards deciding how funds will be spent