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This course focuses on the historical growth and advancement of colleges and universities in the United States from the Colonial era to "virtual" public/private universities and for-profit institutions. The course includes an integrated overview of contemporary issues, policies, and practices that characterize the operational and organizational environments of higher education institutions in the 21st century, including enrollment management, student affairs, financial management, institutional advancement, accreditation, curriculum, institutional research, assessment, and planning. The course introduces governance structures and the relationship between colleges and universities and the communities they serve.