The governor sees the plan as a way to increase minority enrollment and attract more students from rural areas. Some critics say the plan doesn't address barriers like inadequate preparation at some high schools and financial need. We want you to apply. Ose is a strong supporter of research partnerships between universities and private companies. This issue has sparked much controversy among academics throughout the UC system in recent months.
Universities get the benefit because they can leverage their assets that much better.
They don't have to put so much of their own money into a deal. Ose wants to challenge the stereotype that Republicans don't care about education and social issues. Economics and education go hand in hand, he said. And it can be accurate or inaccurate on any individual case. And I'm not even going to try and change that.