A large portion of his study is devoted to governance issues. In more than 85 percent of states, the governor appoints public university trustees, usually without much transparency or clear criteria for procedures. Given the increased calls for accountability, Minor wants to establish a connection between the selection process and the universities’ performance.
“To produce change from scholarship,” Minor says, is his major goal.
— By Christina Asquith
© Copyright 2005 by DiverseEducation.com

