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<p>Characteristics of state governance are often discussed when considering differences in higher education policy decision-making across the USA. These comparisons are rooted in widely utilized&#xa0;typologies that consider structural centralization, autonomy, and authority. Despite the continued consideration of these typologies, previous research notes limitations regarding understanding policy roles within these agencies. Using latent class analysis, the current study provides a new exploratory policy-focused typology of how states allocate responsibilities to higher education agencies around improving postsecondary degree attainment. The resulting four-group typology serves as a foundational overview of differences in state higher education governance in the USA. As well as provides a descriptive tool for future causal and explanatory research. We also offer insights into potential takeaways of differences in policy-making responsibilities between states and considerations for policymakers, state officials, and researchers.</p>

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Developing an exploratory policy-focused typology of state higher education governance for degree attainment oversight in the USA

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    2025年10月10日

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  • Paul G. Rubin,
  • Jason C. Lee,
  • Lucas N. English,
  • Melanie Heath

摘要

Characteristics of state governance are often discussed when considering differences in higher education policy decision-making across the USA. These comparisons are rooted in widely utilized typologies that consider structural centralization, autonomy, and authority. Despite the continued consideration of these typologies, previous research notes limitations regarding understanding policy roles within these agencies. Using latent class analysis, the current study provides a new exploratory policy-focused typology of how states allocate responsibilities to higher education agencies around improving postsecondary degree attainment. The resulting four-group typology serves as a foundational overview of differences in state higher education governance in the USA. As well as provides a descriptive tool for future causal and explanatory research. We also offer insights into potential takeaways of differences in policy-making responsibilities between states and considerations for policymakers, state officials, and researchers.