For American higher education to be successful in the coming decades it must strive for efficiency, even though efficiency is rarely in the self-interest of any individual agent in higher education. This essay argues that leaders must break old habits to minimize bureaucracy, focus on value creation, and take seriously their mission to their students, taxpayers, and the general public.
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