Contributors include Robert E. Anderson, Alisa Hicklin Fryar, Mary Fulton, James C. Hearn, Thomas D. Layzell, Paul E. Lingenfelter, Erik C. Ness, Richard G. Rhoda, William M. Zumeta. In this volume, scholars and practitioners come together to explore the important role of the SHEEO and its impact on issues of higher education access, opportunity, and impact. Chapters present historical investigations, original research, and reflections and advice for current and aspiring SHEEOs, state policy leaders, and students of higher education.