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Financial Situation
President McRobbie comments on the financial situation facing the nation’s universities and how IU is meeting the challenge of the economic downturn.

Strategic Hiring/New Construction
President McRobbie discusses two of the key principles that are guiding the university’s efforts in ensuring its continuing excellence in teaching and research.

Excellence in Education
President McRobbie explains why it is important for each IU campus and academic unit to renew its commitment to the quality of the academic programs they provide.

Old Crescent/Bloomington
With the Master Plan for IU Bloomington now complete, McRobbie comments on a long-term plan for converting the historic Old Crescent area into one of the main academic centers on campus.

IUPUI/Clarian Master Plans
President McRobbie discusses the new conceptual linkage between the master plans for the IUPUI and Clarian campuses and what this means for research and clinical programs at IU.

International Engagement
President McRobbie comments on IU’s history of international engagement and the increasing importance of providing students with a global education.

Economic Engagement
President McRobbie talks about the heighted expectations among legislators, faculty, business and community leaders, and others for IU to contribute to Indiana’s economic growth and the quality of life of Hoosiers.

Challenges
In his concluding remarks, the president thanks the university community for its response to the financial challenges facing the university.