Examines what works and what doesn't in restructuring state systems of higher education and offers guidelines for producing successful change. Describes changes from five states--detailing the political, economic, and social events that prompted the restructuring, the process by which it was implemented, and the systemic effects of restructuring.
TERRENCE J. MACTAGGART is former chancellor of the Minnesota State University system, where he is also professor of English. He has published and made presentations on topics including the economics of nontraditional programs, strategic planning, and relations between higher education and state government.