[qwerty49]

Well, not surprising at all.  An obvious try to lay a "foundation statement" that can justify whatever happens down the road.  But embarrassingly vague, almost assuredly by design.

As a University, our concept of "reality" is hopelessly bound by bureaucratic and academic tradition.  Need more emphasis on innovation, on adaptation and creativity.  Too many sacred cows, too much of the status quo taken for granted.  And Not Invented Here -- seemingly too proud to take a look at what's going on around us and wonder if we could possibly learn something from it.

[qwerty49]

Well, not surprising at all.  An obvious try to lay a "foundation statement" that can justify whatever happens down the road.  But embarrassingly vague, almost assuredly by design.

As a University, our concept of "reality" is hopelessly bound by bureaucratic and academic tradition.  Need more emphasis on innovation, on adaptation and creativity.  Too many sacred cows, too much of the status quo taken for granted.  And Not Invented Here -- seemingly too proud to take a look at what's going on around us and wonder if we could possibly learn something from it.