To describe the plan with a clear depiction of the urgency with which these needs must be met and a concise, yet compelling vision of how the plan will meet these needs. To deliver the plan, with a cost analysis, to the governor, the legislature, and key constituencies across the state. An ongoing assessment of student achievement that reveals improved learning and increased capacities for contributing to a globally competitive economy in Arizona. The team understands that the process we propose here cannot be undertaken without presidential approval, extensive faculty input and discussion, and considerable further discussion at the level of the Board of Regents and Regents staff. That is one reason why we are suggesting a plan for a plan and no more at this stage.
Many specifics remain to be worked out as the actual plan is developed over the next year.
Nevertheless, we are unanimous in our recommendation that the general direction we suggest here for the Arizona universities be carefully and earnestly pursued over the next decade throughout the public university system. If we wish to participate and compete in the new world economy and the society of the future, it is our strong conviction that the universities will have to move in this direction, and we respectfully offer this outline of the first steps we should take towards this essential transformation. Access Policies and programs that promote the availability of higher education as nearly universally as possible to all qualified students. An organization of faculty leaders who advise and collaborate with the Arizona Board of Regents on various issues relating to the operation and governance of the Arizona universities. Diversity A condition in which there is broad representation of underrepresented groups.