We will continue to expand the number and variety of our study abroad programs. It will be reasonable to consider at some point what our ultimate goal should be for study abroad. Our commitment to globalization also extends to Michigan, where we are supporting internationalizing of the State. Through MSU's new international Web site, MSU Global Access, officially launched this month, we will provide information to schools, communities, businesses and government. The Web site is a portal to the global community for the citizens of Michigan and others.
Contemporary news is available for most on-line sites within one day.
New information and links are added daily. It provides extensive curriculum resources for teachers developing international studies units. MSU and many other universities are taking a great interest in commercializing intellectual property that is developed by them. At MSU, the interaction between faculty and high-tech businesses is a creative stimulus. Commercializing our intellectual property also provides additional resources for research and instruction.