Monday, January 20, 2003
January is the season for annual "state of the state" addresses. I'm still going through a few, and I'm finding some interesting ideas that have not been widely reported.
For example, the governor of Missouri is appointing a Commission on the Future of Higher Education. This commission will make recommendations to strengthen the link between higher education and economic growth. The Commission will also identify any new funding sources for colleges and universities.
In addition, the governor has called for a new alliance between businesses and our universities. He has asked leaders in higher education and in the private sector to create the Research Alliance of Missouri to coordinate research and provide more access to technology for Missouri businesses.
These are sensible ideas that do not cost money. They promote, instead, better collaboration and stronger networks. Download the address.
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Some sensible ideas to build innovation....
