“In today’s knowledge economy, a high quality, affordable and accessible higher education system is not a luxury, but rather a necessity. … said William Kirwan, chancellor of the University System of Maryland (USM). Rest at CityBizList.
In a global knowledge economy, [you ask] how functional is the big public university system … at getting people college degrees and in creating the jobs and the industries of the future …? (University of Wisconsin President Kevin Reilly) Rest at Madison.
University of Rhode Island president David M. Dooley … envisions a university partnership with state government and the private sector that will advance research and development and a knowledge economy. Rest at Projo.
“As Massachusetts seeks to rebuild and sustain its knowledge economy, it is essential that we in higher education do our part …” said Richard M. Freeland, commissioner of higher education in Massachusetts. Rest at CapeCodOnline.