Browsing by Author "Martinez, Magdalena"

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    The Case for a New College Governance Structure in Nevada: Integrating Higher Education with Economic Development
    Martinez, Magdalena; Damore, David F.; Lang, Robert (Lincy Institute, 2014)
    As Katz and Bradley (2013) document, the confluence of partisan politics and budget cuts have left the federal government and to a lesser extent, state governments impotent to address the countless economic and education challenges facing the United States. Out of necessity, metros and regions are taking the lead in collaborating, innovating, and governing in Post-Recession America. Instead of waiting for federal or state governments to impose prescriptive, one-size fits all “solutions,” localities are seizing opportunities to strengthen their economies by working with stakeholders to develop policies tailored to their unique and complicated needs.
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    Hispanic Students in Nevada Public Higher Education: Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions & Performance-Based Funding
    Martinez, Magdalena (Nevada System of Higher Education, 2012-09-01)
    Between 1970 and 2007, at least 26 states considered or implemented performance-based funding. The rise in performance funding in higher education has prompted policymakers and institutions to examine their state needs and address potential unintended outcomes, in particular for populations who have historically been underrepresented in higher education. Early studies indicate that ignoring the racial and ethnic demographics of the state may have negative effects to the institutions that primarily serve underrepresented student populations. This report provides an overview of the growing Hispanic population and policy considerations for emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) in the state. It also highlights current higher education reform efforts in Nevada that focus on student success.
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    Understanding Nevada's Higher Education Governance for Two-Year Colleges: Challenges and Solutions
    Martinez, Magdalena (Lincy Institute, 2014)
    State governance of colleges and universities is an indicator of the state’s relationship with key stakeholders, such as business leaders, elected officials, policy makers, and local residents. Accordingly, a state’s college governance structure shapes two-year public colleges’ institutional priorities and how these vital institutions respond to local workforce needs. Around the country, an important function of two-year colleges is to provide training and skills for regional workforces that align to local business and industry needs. This brief examines the origins of two-year colleges and compares Nevada’s college outcomes with those of similar states through.