Public Policy in Higher Education focuses on the policy process as it is exemplified in making decisions with respect to higher educa tion funding by the Federal Government. Recent legislation is ana lyzed in some depth, with comparisons to earlier periods and legisla tive approaches. The course seeks to help students analyze recent legislation and arrive at a basic understanding of the national poli cy context that influences American higher education. This seminar will also help students gain a greater understanding of the struc tures, functions, and issues facing state governance of higher educa tion in the U.S., including the role of governing boards; relation ship between the federal government and state higher education; ap propriations and budgeting; financial aid; equity and access; and re lationships between governing bodies and higher education institu tions.
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