Many American higher education leaders just want Trump to go away and a friendly Democrat to replace him so they can get back to business as usual — plenty of government funds flowing their way and no interference in their ideological agendas. But there are no doubt some who see that their institutions and the system in general suffering from serious problems and are thinking about change.

For those leaders, Rick Hess has some ideas in today’s Martin Center article.

The shifting landscape poses new challenges and opportunities. It means that reform-minded college leaders must rely more on their own devices but also that those who master the (small-“p”) politics may find new openings and........

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