For example, through a weekend MBA we can assure both access and opportunity for many Michigan citizens. I congratulate faculty for their expeditious attention to this new endeavor. In the years ahead, the borders of MSU will have no limits and knowledge will be the common link. As to the diversity principle, we are witnessing increasing levels of diversity in all elements of our social fabric. At MSU slow but steady increases are evident in recruitment through MSU IDEA initiatives.
Much more effort is needed to improve retention.
Beyond retention, leadership must be more diverse and inclusive. Over and above this, we need to be sensitive to our climate of equal opportunity for a wide range of individuals from diverse backgrounds. I do not believe in quotas. Jobs must go to persons who can best perform them. Yet we must challenge prevailing views of what constitutes appropriate credentials.