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Juxtaposed with global competition and technological innovations, established educational models are receiving closer scrutiny than ever before, and universities can no longer expect to receive unwavering support without accountability. Students, parents, and legislators, encountering the rising cost of tuition, expanding student debt, and an uncertain job market, are demanding access to a lower-cost, efficient, and practical education. If you are a prospective or current leader within the academic hierarchy, how can you improve the present system to better meet the needs of today's undergraduate while conducting research to address societal issues? In order to remain relevant, university administrations must become multidimensional, strategic thinkers with a strong grasp of finance, human resources, external relations, and the importance of fund-raising. Having a concrete understanding of these key elements will enable universities to become self-reliant as well as prepare core faculty members for the future. A must-read for anyone hoping to comprehend the difficulties and understand the responsibilities of those in institutional management positions, From Ivory Tower to Glass House presents a clear picture of where we were, where we are, and where we need to be during this challenging time in higher education.

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Andrew J. Policano is the Dean's Leadership Circle professor and director of the Center for Investment and Wealth Management at the Paul Merage School of Business at the University of California, Irvine. Policano has held a variety of leadership positions at five universities over the past thirty years, developing financially self-reliant strategies while enhancing academic excellence. His endeavors at the University of California, Irvine, resulted in a naming gift for the business school and an over 400 percent increase in the school's endowment. Policano has been honored by AACSB International for his leadership in developing global accreditation standards and his work as chair of the AACSB Board. His efforts to increase diversity have been recognized through his induction into the PhD Project Hall of Fame. He has published widely on higher education and media rankings and coauthored Public No More: A New Path to Excellence for America's Public Universities, a provocative book on public higher education.

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