Make no mistake about it, UF has done well and is arguably among the top 20 public universities at this time. The Top 10 by 2010. There is no question that the State of Florida and UF are poised to continue their move toward greatness. Florida is rapidly growing and could become the third largest state in the union, although it lacks as yet the maturity to take advantage of its size and strength. But Florida is still young, a frontier state in some ways.
People come here with good ideas to make things happen.
With its rich diversity, this state can be a laboratory for finding solutions for national problems, and the University of Florida should play a key role in this process. The record indicates this is not a sure thing, but the potential is there. Greatness is not possible without resources. Resources in and of themselves are also not enough. They must be carefully managed and invested by wise leadership.