...Stanley gave our system an amazing gift a few years back. He and his wife Franny donated $1 million to be used over ten years to recognize outstanding faculty and administrators. When he made this gift, he told us that he wanted to do so because he believed in the power of education. He told us, "In our shrinking world, the interdependence of the global economy requires greater knowledge and understanding between the West and the East." He said he was confident that helping to strengthen education and build partnerships would lead to great success for California students in the global economy. I know that Stanley was right. And when we step back and look at our university system and its role in the state and global economy, I remember Stanley and his wisdom about the importance of making connections and building bridges.

Most people, when they think of the California State University, think of their local campus, like San Francisco State. In fact, the California State University system is the country's largest four-year university system with approximately 400,000 students. It is the most diverse, with minority...

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