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The Community Solution:
The Power of Radical Cooperation in Higher Education
Small to medium-sized colleges and universities face unprecedented challenges: declining enrollment, rising costs, rapid technological change, and waning public confidence. Yet many institutions remain stubbornly siloed, resistant to change, and afraid to collaborate with potential competitors.
In this groundbreaking book, Michael Horowitz, Ph.D., presents a proven framework for institutional revival through what he calls “Radical Cooperation” a transformative approach where institutions maintain their unique identities while sharing resources, expertise, and vision.
Drawing from over two decades of leadership experience, including his founding of The Community Solution Education System, Horowitz demonstrates how breaking down silos and embracing collaborative innovation can lead to sustainable growth and enhanced student outcomes.
The seven essential elements of Radical Cooperation provide a practical roadmap for institutional leaders seeking to:
- Develop distinctive institutional strengths
- Engage in meaningful community partnerships
- Foster productive humility among faculty and administrators
- Embrace calculated risk-taking
- Cultivate a global perspective
- Create and communicate an inspired vision
- Maintain continuous urgency for positive change
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Praise for The Community Solution
“These days, challenges are coming to institutions of higher education from many directions. Unfortunately, change often happens slowly, then suddenly. Silos, secrecy, and pride inhibit organizational change when adaptation is required. Two decades ago, the opportunity to partner with Michael Horowitz and the presidents of the independent schools of professional psychology allowed our institutions to significantly expand our programs, student bodies, and impacts. This innovative educator brings his sensible yet inspired formula for sharing information, infrastructure, and support to allow colleges to focus more completely on their faculty, students, and mission. This is a must-read for educational leaders at a critical time.”
—Nicholas Covino, president, William James College
“At a time when small, under-resourced colleges are closing at a rate of one per week, The Community Solution makes a convincing argument for banding together to not just survive but to thrive. Better yet, Michael Horowitz provides practical guidance and real-world examples of how to break down the silos that imperil so many wonderful but struggling colleges.”
—Paul LeBlanc, former president, Southern New Hampshire University