This is the paper that led to PHENOM’s founding. It was read by Governor-Elect Patrick and discussed by him with a group of students, union leaders and administrators on December 1, 2006. Hundreds of people then heard him say that he would be “a champion for public higher education.” 100 people participated in breakout sessions that day and concluded there was a need for a statewide multi-constituency group to advocate for the goals outlined in this paper.
Download the White Paper: Advancing Public Higher Education in Massachusetts
