Va. Overhaul May Offer Lessons

By ANNE K. WALTERS

The recent restructuring of Virginia's higher-education system offers lessons in how states and colleges can work together to give more autonomy to public colleges, according to a report released by the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education. As the results of Virginia's actions become clearer, the report says, policy makers should monitor the restructuring efforts.

The analysis follows the enactment of the state's 2005 Restructured Higher Education Financial and