Even though it has become a political term the “deep state” does exist and is a useful concept to think about when evaluating bureaucracies.
These are people long tenured in their jobs who know how to fast track or slow walk policy. Depending largely on their politics and mission they can steer departments the way they want almost regardless of the new boss or outside influence.
Makes a lot of sense to me that they would also exist in universities.
These are people long tenured in their jobs who know how to fast track or slow walk policy. Depending largely on their politics and mission they can steer departments the way they want almost regardless of the new boss or outside influence.
Makes a lot of sense to me that they would also exist in universities.