State political culture and the affordability of higher education : a multivariate analysis of the impact of state higher education systems on the cost of attending college.

Abstract

Girdley, Angela Perkins 1964-, "State political culture and the affordability of higher education : a multivariate analysis of the impact of state higher education systems on the cost of attending college." (2003). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 499.

State political culture and the affordability of higher education : a multivariate analysis of the impact of state higher education boards on the cost of attending college.

“…While the results of the Girdley (2003) study found that professionalization of the state legislature uniquely explained differences in higher education affordability among states, the effects were not as large as this study.…”

“…How state higher education is structured can determine effectiveness. A study by Girdley (2003) identified three control variables relating to state political culture and their relationship to the dependent variable, higher education affordability. The three control variables (a) institutional strength of the governor, (b) professionalism of the state legislature, and (c) impact of the special interest groups, had differing results on affordability.…”