“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

“In the book The Power of Beliefs in Business, I took a deep, decade-long dive into the enormous impact that our beliefs have on our organizations and our lives. As William James once wrote, “Belief creates the actual fact.” Change our beliefs, and we change the way we work and, in the process, the world around us. I am confident that the beliefs that Michael Horowitz shares here—beliefs in the value of collaboration, kindness, shared knowledge, and generosity of spirit—would make a much gentler, more positive, and more productive world. If you have grown weary of the egocentric silo mentality that is so common in the modern workplace, read this book! And then follow Michael’s lead toward a more collaborative and more inspiring academic ecosystem.’’

—Ari Weinzweig, cofounder, Zingerman’s Community of Businesses

“I was there at the beginning. I was a senior officer at the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission when it threw open the door for innovation and Michael Horowitz walked through that door. As the accreditor, we helped shape The Community Solution Education System governance model, then The Community Solution shaped the future of higher education in the region and beyond.”

—Richard Winn, former senior vice president, WASC Senior College and University Commission; president, WASC Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges; and secretary, Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation

“In this important book, Michael Horowitz identifies a key issue that undermines the effectiveness and growth of colleges and universities—the lack of transparency and collaboration within institutions and systems and across the entire higher education sector. His solution is radical cooperation, the principle and practice that has driven the great success of The Community Solution Education System and each of its colleges and universities. Educators everywhere who want higher education to do better in delivering on its promise should read this book.”

—Teri Cannon, founding president, Minerva University

“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