Public Policy and Higher Education

This updated edition explores the impact of policies on student access and success in college, making Public Policy and Higher Education a vital resource for understanding these dynamics.

This third edition of Public Policy and Higher Education offers readers essential tools to analyze how various policies impact student access and success in college. By examining recent developments in the field, this updated edition serves as a crucial resource for graduate students, administrators, and researchers interested in the intricate contexts that shape policy decisions affecting higher education. The authors emphasize the importance of understanding not just the policies themselves, but also the political and historical values that underpin them.

In Public Policy and Higher Education, the authors take a research-based approach, avoiding a one-size-fits-all argument. Instead, they present a nuanced discussion that considers how policymakers and higher education administrators can drive meaningful change within educational systems. This edition raises new questions and reflects on current developments, making it an invaluable guide for those looking to delve deeper into the complexities of college access and success.

This edition includes comprehensive updates to reflect the latest policy contexts, expanded historical frameworks, and new considerations of political ideologies at both state and national levels. Additionally, refreshed case studies, including a new case from Florida and updates from California, Minnesota, Indiana, and North Carolina, provide readers with practical insights into analyzing complex state policies and their effects on higher education. Special features such as case studies, reflective questions, and research-based recommendations further enhance the learning experience for readers seeking to understand public policy in the realm of higher education.