The New American University : Redefining Excellence , Access , and Impact in the American Public Research University
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always been the hallmark of American society and the frontier spirit that still flourishes in the American West, Arizona State University has undertaken the task of designing an institution that combines the highest levels of academic excellence, inclusiveness to a broad demographic, and maximum societal impact. Predicated thus on excellence, access, and impact, the paradigm is conceptually framed as the “New American University,” and I believe that it has relevance for colleges and universities, both public and private, worldwide.
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