V2C2: The Next Chapter
BY RYAN KIRKSEY ’13
From creating an innovation district and online degree to enrolling immigrant, refugee and DACA students, Rice broadens its foundation of intellectual curiosity, community and access to high-quality education.
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hen President David Leebron first came to Rice in 2004, it marked the beginning of a period of transformation at the university. Within a year the faculty, students, staff and alumni were engaged in conversations about the priorities for the future, and in 2006, the Board of Trustees adopted a 10-point strategic vision. It was called the Vision for the Second Century — V2C for short — and it ushered in a new era of growth for Rice’s facilities, enrollment, and the number of opportunities students can take advantage of. Hello, V2C2 Released in early 2018, the Vision for the Second Century, Second Decade builds on the physical and reputational growth of V2C even more
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