'Think local’ doesn’t mean lowering our aspirations

By Martha Crago. Staying faithful to our principles.
When I worked at McGill University, Heather Munroe-Blum, then president, often referred to “local impact and global reach.” Others have coined “glocal,” a term that I am not particularly fond of. Nevertheless, the issue of how universities manage the mission of addressing local needs while performing at a global level of excellence is an interesting one. More...