University/Industry Cooperative Interactions

摘要

Factors essential to getting a more successful cooperative arrangement between university and industry are summarized: A high commitment by both faculty and high level administrators at the university to the concept of creating a recognized university research facility. Commitment by local industry to utilize the strength the university and at the same time honoring university objectives. Maintaining a degree of flexibility in university policies and organization to allow development of university based industrial research without compromising the academic mission of the University. Identification of a strong leader highly respected by the academic and industrial community to establish and maintain the university/industry partnership. Matching the needs, interest and resources, both physical and human, of both university and industry. Commitment of industry to provide a continuous fundings of the joint research program. (ERA citation 10:051498)