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Janet Napolitano

Janet Napolitano is president of the University of California system of 10 campuses, five medical centers, affiliated national laboratories and a division of agriculture and natural resources.
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Public Universities Need to be Nurtured, Protected as an Investment for All

by Janet Napolitano

For the nation’s colleges and universities, this is a time for reflection and deliberation. From President Obama to state legislators, political pundits to concerned parents, people are raising significant questions about American higher education. Many question pedagogical models, and wonder whether online education is a magic silver bullet. Others question the worth of a university […]