Leading Multi-Campus University Systems

University systems need visionary leadership like never before. Public university systems-state-wide networks of universities-educate over 75 percent of public four-year college students.These systems have a tremendous impact on research, workforce development, and the overall economic and civic health of their states.In Leading Multi-Campus University Systems, editors Nancy Zimpher, Rebecca Martin, and Jessica Todtman explore the transformative potential of public university systems to drive equity, innovation, and community prosperity. Written by experienced system leaders, this book profiles twelve dynamic executives who have reshaped multi-campus systems to meet today's challenges.Drawing on extensive interviews, case studies, and primary sources, contributors uncover the unique qualities and strategies that define effective system leadership.From tackling equity gaps and outdated structures to responding to crises with bold action, these leaders exemplify "systemness"-leveraging c