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Planning for Higher Education Journal

Leaning into Institutional Effectiveness

Form Follows Function’ Drives the Need to Become a More Coherent Organization
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From Volume 53 Number 1 | September–December 2024
By Michael Bourgeois, PhD, and Daniel Seymour, PhD

In the labyrinth of higher education, where silos and pigeonholes abound, the principle “formfollows function” reveals a path toward greater coherence. This article explores the intersection of the completion agenda and institutional effectiveness, arguing that the key to unlocking sustainable student success lies in integrated, purpose-driven organizational design. By leaning into the evolution of institutional effectiveness, we propose that colleges and universities can transcend fragmented initiatives and cultivate a culture where cohesion is not just a buzzword but a foundational strategy for achieving educational outcomes that truly matter.

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