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| Vice President of Economic Development & Extension - John Gardener |
New Vice President for Economic Development and Extension
"Economic development is a vital part of what we do for our state and region. To be as effective as possible, I think it is important for us to coordinate our efforts under unified leadership," said WSU’s new President Floyd.
"As a land-grant university, we have the responsibility to extend ourselves into every county in Washington," Floyd said. "It is very important for us to make sure that we communicate to the governor and to the legislature and to all of our stakeholders that we indeed contribute to the economic development and vitality of the state."
Vice President Gardener will work out of Seattle, which he referred to as the "hub of economic activity and growth in the state." Gardner will also work closely with colleagues in Pullman and at each of the university's campuses, as well as in research centers and extension offices around Washington, Floyd said.
" Our opportunity is not based on looking inward, but outward towards a global economy based on innovation."