Upon his return, Clark found his opinion regarding RIT's technology-driven atmosphere to be solidified. That is, with the exception of the public policy program. Public policy speaks both the language of technology and the arts. It takes a qualitative and quantitative analysis of situations and problems and seeks the best solution using those methods. Howard certainly agrees.
Policy responses too often lag well behind the introduction and diffusion of technological advances.
In addition, existing policies may serve as barriers to innovation or may limit the potential benefits associated with new scientific understanding or technological innovations. Clark is working to spread the word regarding the public policy program, pitching the major to most every student he comes in contact with. It does not appear that he will need to work too hard on that front, though, as the program begins to catch on. Spring quarter has seen two additional people enrolling, one under-graduate and one graduate student. The goal in five years, according to Howard, is to have 20 new undergraduates each year.