ebook img

Intruding on Academe: The Assertion of Political Control in Illinois PDF

151 Pages·2001·7.684 MB·English
Save to my drive
Quick download
Download

Download Intruding on Academe: The Assertion of Political Control in Illinois PDF Free - Full Version

by Jack Van Der Silk PhD| 2001| 151 pages| 7.684| English

About Intruding on Academe: The Assertion of Political Control in Illinois

In this fascinating, theoretically informed case study of policy making, Jack R. Van Der Slik demonstrates partisan politics in action in Illinois. Specifically, he shows how major changes in governing state universities were enacted over the objections of members of the higher education community, who preferred to maintain the status quo.            In 1991, Republican Governor Jim Edgar, enthusiastically aided by Lieutenant Governor Bob Kustra, began a political effort to decentralize the "system of systems," which had governed state universities since the 1960s. Despite partisan defeat of their plan in 1993, Edgar and Kustra managed to neutralize support for the status quo in the educational community. After their 1995 landslide reelection, which brought about Republican majorities in both houses of the legislature, Edgar and Kustra were so successful in achieving their goals that they actually had to restrain the legislature's enthusiasm for decentralization: the legislature wanted to extend decentralization to community colleges.            To account for these policy shifts, Van Der Slik interviewed twenty-five significant players from the executive branch of Illinois government, from the legislature, and from the educational community. Grounding his study theoretically, he compared his findings to previous studies in American policy making: Jack Kingom's 1984 notion of the crucial role of the "policy entrepreneur"; arguments in 1993 by Frank R. Baumgartner and Bryan D. Jones that public policies are inherently unstable and that discoverable phenomena can account for policy eruption; and research in 1995 by Charles O. Jones covering presidential transitions from Kennedy to Reagan.            To a remarkable degree, the political actions in Illinois fit the theoretical formulations of previous scholarship in national policy making. As key participants recount their own actions and their observations, then, Van Der Slik places what happened in Illinois into a larger context.

Detailed Information

Author:Jack Van Der Silk PhD
Publication Year:2001
ISBN:9781429417822
Pages:151
Language:English
File Size:7.684
Format:PDF
Price:FREE
Download Free PDF

Safe & Secure Download - No registration required

Why Choose PDFdrive for Your Free Intruding on Academe: The Assertion of Political Control in Illinois Download?

  • 100% Free: No hidden fees or subscriptions required for one book every day.
  • No Registration: Immediate access is available without creating accounts for one book every day.
  • Safe and Secure: Clean downloads without malware or viruses
  • Multiple Formats: PDF, MOBI, Mpub,... optimized for all devices
  • Educational Resource: Supporting knowledge sharing and learning

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it really free to download Intruding on Academe: The Assertion of Political Control in Illinois PDF?

Yes, on https://PDFdrive.to you can download Intruding on Academe: The Assertion of Political Control in Illinois by Jack Van Der Silk PhD completely free. We don't require any payment, subscription, or registration to access this PDF file. For 3 books every day.

How can I read Intruding on Academe: The Assertion of Political Control in Illinois on my mobile device?

After downloading Intruding on Academe: The Assertion of Political Control in Illinois PDF, you can open it with any PDF reader app on your phone or tablet. We recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader, Apple Books, or Google Play Books for the best reading experience.

Is this the full version of Intruding on Academe: The Assertion of Political Control in Illinois?

Yes, this is the complete PDF version of Intruding on Academe: The Assertion of Political Control in Illinois by Jack Van Der Silk PhD. You will be able to read the entire content as in the printed version without missing any pages.

Is it legal to download Intruding on Academe: The Assertion of Political Control in Illinois PDF for free?

https://PDFdrive.to provides links to free educational resources available online. We do not store any files on our servers. Please be aware of copyright laws in your country before downloading.

The materials shared are intended for research, educational, and personal use in accordance with fair use principles.