9. The Rise of the Administrative State on Campus

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Federal regulations and reporting requirements of colleges have grown in recent years forcing them to hire non-instructional staff to comply.  But this only accounts for a small part of the amount spent on administration.

Colleges have expanded their scope beyond the core missions of education and research. They are now more involved in the oversight of student life and health. They are providing more social support of students and they are addressing larger societal issues. In addition, information technology is a relatively new, growing, and sizable expense.

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