CSU will not allow anything to alter, dilute, change or in any way modify the university's fundamental commitment to academic freedom. The partner companies will in no way be allowed to interfere with the contents of that pipeline. Contrary to printed speculation, the products and services provided to campuses will not be limited to those produced by the partners. In fact, under the proposed agreement, all products and services requested by campuses, even those not in the inventory of a partner company, must be provided at the lowest possible cost. As a result, it is clear there will be a wide range of providers, far greater than just the four partners.
Great institutions grow and prosper by anticipating and preparing for the future.
Institutions that fail to accept new ideas and solutions are guaranteed to become mediocre. CSU is a great institution. We want to continue to compete with other top universities for the best faculty and prepare our graduates for the most fulfilling and rewarding careers. This partnership has been studied, debated, discussed, assessed and evaluated for the past two years. It is a vital part of CSU's future.