For those seeking a way to change opinions of shared governance from pointless and unlikely to possible and intriguing, "Shared Governance in Higher Education, Volume 1" will trigger meaningful conversations by offering valuable new perspectives. Experienced governance members, the contributors provide practical insights for everyone involved in academic governance and illuminate the subtle aspects of governance that make the difference between success or failure. Each chapter takes a different view of governing within institutions of higher education and explores topics such as engaging all stakeholders (including students) in shared governance; building on the benefits of a large, complex system; and bringing together pressing current needs with realistic strategic planning. Several in-depth descriptions of academic challenges, and the many roles of governance in addressing them, are thoughtfully explored. The contributors look both deeply and broadly, moving beyond platitudes. The result is a volume that will appeal to those beginning their terms of service as governance members or transitioning into leadership positions, as well as those looking for ways to assist others via governance symposia or conferences, and that will enable readers to shape their involvement in shared governance in unique new ways. Following the Preface by Peter L.K. Knuepfer, the Introduction by Tina Good, and the Editor's Note: Anchovies and Governance by Sharon F. Cramer, this book contains three parts. Part I, Shared Governance Stakeholders, contains: (1) Improving Shared Governance through Bylaws, Technology, and Collaboration (Rob Deemer, T. John McCune, and Bruce Simon); (2) Introduction (Rob Deemer, T. John McCune, and Bruce Simon); (3) Improving Shared Governance through Bylaws Review, Revision, and Ratification( Bruce Simon); (4) Improving Shared Governance through a Focus on Technology (T. John McCune); (5) Improving Shared Governance through Collaboration (Rob Deemer); (6) Conclusion (Rob Deemer, T. John McCune, and Bruce Simon); (7) Engaging and Keeping Faculty and Students in Governance (Minna S. Barrett and Duncan Quarless); (8) Hands across the Table: Integrating Students into Shared Governance (Oluwadamisi Atanda, Síocháin Hughes, Daniel Ryan, and Emily Sohmer Tai); (9) Introduction (Emily Sohmer Tai); (10) Shared Governance and Faculty-Student Partnerships: A History (Daniel Ryan); (11) Building Faculty-Student Partnerships in Shared Governance I: The CUNY UFS and the CUNY USS (Síocháin Hughes); (12) Building Faculty-Student Partnerships in Shared Governance II: The Student Perspective( Oluwadamisi Atanda with Emily Sohmer Tai); and (13) Conclusion (Emily Sohmer Tai). Part II, Broad-Based Shared Governance Explorations and Solutions, contains: (14) Sharing Shared Governance: The Benefits of Systemness (Sharon F. Cramer and Rochelle Mozlin); (15) Governance Structures: Perspective on Administrative Task Forces in Shared Governance (Duncan Quarless and Minna S. Barrett); (16) SUNY Seamless Transfer Policy and Shared Governance (Elizabeth L. Bringsjord, Daniel J. Knox, David Lavallee, and Kenneth P. O'Brien); and (17) Theorizing Open SUNY and Shared Governance: It's a Process (Tina Good). Part III, Personalized Reflections: Examinations of Shared Governance Explorations and Solutions, contains: (17) Governance Leadership: A Journey (Kelley J. Donaghy); (18) Diversifying Shared Governance: Intentional Strategies and Best Practices (Noelle Chaddock and Beth Hinderliter); (19) A Self-Critique of Shared Governance at Medgar Evers College: The Recent Protest Years, 2009-2013 (Sallie M. Cuffee, Owen Brown, and Evelyn Maggio); and (20) Conclusion: Working Together to Share Governance (Norman Goodman). [For Volume 2, see ED590592.]