These strengths must increase further. Scholarly values impel us to higher levels of effort and standards of excellence in research and service. This applies to individuals and units alike. The discipline of upholding scholarly values in the face of economic constraint has been and will be a hallmark of our special greatness. MSU takes justifiable pride in its research accomplishments.
Research requires appropriate facilities and tools.
Our latest outlay request to the State of Michigan reflected this by newly according top priority to construction of major biological laboratory space. Research also depends heavily on Federal funding, in which some well-publicized uncertainties exist. These are especially unsettled days in Washington. From first hand experience I know one voice can usually have only a limited impact. However, I intend to put time and effort to do what I can to represent MSU interests.