[MV72018]

Back in 2007 there was a plan to substantially increase the student body population to bring in under-served students.  There were detailed plans developed but it never materialized because there simply wasn't any realistic way to get zoning and permits to create new housing, roads, infrastructure, etc on land near campus.

Then in 2011 there was the ill fated attempt to create a new Stanford campus in New York City.   When Stanford got down to the final details it wasn't financially feasible to reach an agreement with NYC authorities. 

I believe many in the Stanford administration including faculty would be in favor of building more dorms and classrooms for the purpose of admitting disadvantaged students who wouldn't get into Stanford under the traditional requirements.  I don't think many in admin would have the same attitude for bringing in football players.  A handful of Cardboarders are all for it, but go outside this very small bubble and you won't find much support for admitting students on the basis of playing football.

As to WHY it allegedly "wasn't financially feasible to reach an agreement with NYC authorities," there are at least two possibilities to consider: 1. Stanford was unwilling to pony up the large amount of money the authorities demanded; and 2. the deck was stacked against SU and in favor of the winning competitor. I'll leave it to you to research both of those possible explanations and reach a conclusion which one is more compelling. I do know that a number of SU faculty members were enthusiastic about teaching at a Stanford in NY campus.

[MV72018]

Back in 2007 there was a plan to substantially increase the student body population to bring in under-served students.  There were detailed plans developed but it never materialized because there simply wasn't any realistic way to get zoning and permits to create new housing, roads, infrastructure, etc on land near campus.

Then in 2011 there was the ill fated attempt to create a new Stanford campus in New York City.   When Stanford got down to the final details it wasn't financially feasible to reach an agreement with NYC authorities. 

I believe many in the Stanford administration including faculty would be in favor of building more dorms and classrooms for the purpose of admitting disadvantaged students who wouldn't get into Stanford under the traditional requirements.  I don't think many in admin would have the same attitude for bringing in football players.  A handful of Cardboarders are all for it, but go outside this very small bubble and you won't find much support for admitting students on the basis of playing football.

As to WHY it allegedly "wasn't financially feasible to reach an agreement with NYC authorities," there are at least two possibilities to consider: 1. Stanford was unwilling to pony up the large amount of money the authorities demanded; and 2. the deck was stacked against SU and in favor of the winning competitor. I'll leave it to you to research both of those possible explanations and reach a conclusion which one is more compelling. I do know that a number of SU faculty members were enthusiastic about teaching at a Stanford in NY campus.