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The Governance Crisis and the Path to Renewed Greatness: SUNY in America

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The State University of New York (SUNY) is the largest comprehensive university system in the United States, with 64 campuses located across the state. SUNY educates more than 400,000 students and employs more than 90,000 faculty and staff.

In recent years, SUNY has been facing a number of challenges, including declining enrollment, financial difficulties, and a lack of leadership. These challenges have led to a crisis of governance at SUNY, which has raised questions about the future of the university system.

The governance crisis at SUNY is rooted in a number of factors, including:

New York s Broken Constitution: The Governance Crisis and the Path to Renewed Greatness (SUNY in American Constitutionalism)

New York's Broken Constitution: The Governance Crisis and the Path to Renewed Greatness (SUNY series in American Constitutionalism)

by Barbara Ransby

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A lack of clear leadership: SUNY has been without a permanent chancellor for more than two years. This has led to a lack of direction and decision-making at the university system.
A dysfunctional board of trustees: The SUNY Board of Trustees is responsible for overseeing the university system. However, the board has been plagued by infighting and political interference.
A lack of accountability: SUNY has been criticized for a lack of accountability to the public. The university system has been accused of wasting money, hiring unqualified staff, and failing to meet its educational goals.

Despite the challenges it faces, SUNY has the potential to be a great university system. SUNY has a strong academic tradition, a diverse student body, and a commitment to public service.

To achieve its full potential, SUNY needs to address the governance crisis and embark on a path to renewed greatness. This will require:

Strong leadership: SUNY needs a strong leader who can provide vision and direction for the university system. The new chancellor must be someone with a proven track record of success in higher education.
A reformed board of trustees: The SUNY Board of Trustees needs to be reformed to make it more accountable to the public. The board should be composed of members who are qualified to oversee a large university system.
Increased accountability: SUNY needs to be more accountable to the public. The university system should report its financial data and performance metrics on a regular basis. SUNY should also be subject to independent audits.

The governance crisis at SUNY is a serious problem, but it is not insurmountable. With strong leadership, a reformed board of trustees, and increased accountability, SUNY can overcome its challenges and achieve its full potential. SUNY has the potential to be a great university system that serves the people of New York State and beyond.

New York's Broken Constitution: The Governance Crisis and the Path to Renewed Greatness (SUNY series in American Constitutionalism)

by Barbara Ransby

4.6 out of 5