I also want the students to be seen as the real purpose for the university. Every administration is characterized by a mixture of the ideas, aspirations and goals of the campus community and the particular interests and personality of the chancellor. There will be things that are quite different from past administrations, and then there'll be a lot of continuity. The Berkeley Pledge, for example, is very vital for us. We'll continue that with all of our energy and efforts.
People feel alienated from the places they live and work.
We need to care about one another and have ways of showing that. Technology's pervasiveness is another issue that will dominate. Clark Kerr was instrumental in transforming UC into a major research university that produces the basic science and ideas that drive the economy. Berkeley has always had strong departments in the humanities and social sciences, reflecting on the major human issues and the nature of our social institutions. The research function is only going to increase as the information age continues.