Harvard University is set to enhance its corporate engagement strategy following insights from two ad hoc committees. These committees found that improved corporate relationships could align better with the university's core mission and foster collaboration across departments. Chaired by key academic leaders, the committees reviewed existing practices, providing recommendations focused on coordination, exploration of innovative engagement strategies, and ensuring faculty and student safeguards in corporate partnerships. President Alan Garber emphasized the mutual benefits of collaborations between academia and industry, highlighting a future of potential advancements in research and public benefit.
As a faculty member, and later as provost, I had witnessed the many benefits that can emerge when academic institutions and industry work together for the common good.
The University could benefit from broadening and strengthening corporate engagement aligned with its core mission and values.
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