Early November.
Yanjing University.
In the principal's office.
Li Yi was visiting his former principal, Hao Ping.
Although he was the principal of Star Nebula University, his alma mater, Yan University, had always been very important to him.
Hao Ping poured a cup of tea for Li Yi and said with a smile,""Li Yi, the last time we met was at the 125th anniversary celebration of Yan University in May, right? At that time, you were only the principal of Star Cloud High School.”
"Yes, I am."
" Yes." Li Yi nodded and said sincerely," After I became a university principal, I realized that university management and high school management are two completely different things.
Hao Xiao, I've specially come here this time to ask you about the way to develop a university.”
Hao Ping smiled and waved her hand.
In just two months, Star Nebula University had won more than a hundred championships in various national university competitions.
The rise of Star University shocked the university education world.
You're really outstanding."
Li Yi humbly shook his head. The champions of these competitions did not have much value in front of the top schools.”
Hao Ping took a sip of tea and said,"You're right and wrong."”
"I'm willing to hear the details!" Li Yi asked.
" In May," Hao Ping said slowly," the University of Yan celebrated its 125th anniversary. Countless students came.
In addition to the leaders, guests, scientists, and outstanding graduates of Yan University, 116 presidents of internationally renowned universities from 44 countries and regions came.
The principals of the top 20 schools in the world were all present.
In addition, there were also 130 presidents of China's universities participating in the International Conference on Double First-Class Construction.
Director Li donated 660 million yuan to Yan University.
What did this mean?
A university needed time and history to settle down.
Star Nebula University was very outstanding. The only thing it lacked was its foundation.
And it was very difficult to make up for this in a short period of time.
The various honors that Star University had received last month could not make up for their foundation.”
Hearing this, Li Yi nodded slightly.
This question had been bothering him recently.
The main mission's requirement was for Star Nebula University to rank among the top 100 universities in the country within a year.
He could only race against time and grab onto everything he could.
"Li Yi, I've heard a little about what you did some time ago.
The school's lucky draw, the teachers 'luxury cars, the free experience of entertainment facilities, and so on could increase the sense of belonging of the students and teachers, but it was not a long-term solution.
I still hope that you can focus on academic research, the number of papers, research reputation, and so on.
The top universities in the country were all making money.
But you keep losing money. What's going on?”
Hearing this, Li Yi felt a little awkward.
Star Nebula University had been established for more than two months, and they had already spent more than two billion.
There was a serious imbalance in income and expenditure!
"Li Yi, let me tell you about the financial structure of Yan University."
Last year, Yan University's total income was 22.1 billion yuan, second only to Zhejiang University's 22.8 billion yuan and Huaqing University's 31.7 billion yuan, ranking third in the country.
Yan University's annual income was 4.46 billion yuan.
Yan University's annual income from education and scientific research was 8 billion yuan.
In terms of investment income, donation income, rental income, etc., Yan University had 3.75 billion yuan a year.”
Li Yi did not find it strange when he heard the data.
As early as 30 years ago, Yan University had invested in the Fangzheng Group and owned 70% of the shares.
The current Fangzheng Corporation had a net worth of more than 60 billion.
If the group's profits improved, Yan University's income would naturally increase.
Of course, the income of Yanjing University would be used for the construction of the school to ensure scientific research, equipment, materials, and other educational resources.
" The better a university is, the more education resources it needs," Hao Ping continued.
For this reason, the Alumni Foundation was born.
The Harvard Alumni Foundation had assets of 38.3 billion USD.
The University of Texas System Nine Schools Fund had assets of up to 30.9 billion USD.
The Yale University Alumni Foundation had assets of 29.4 billion USD.
The Stanford University Alumni Foundation had assets of 26.5 billion USD.
The Princeton Alumni Foundation had assets of 26 billion USD.
The MIT Alumni Fund had assets of 16.5 billion USD.
The universities in our country have also established various foundations.
For example, Huaqing University Education Foundation, Yanjing University Education Foundation, Zhejiang University Education Foundation, and so on.”
Li Yi nodded solemnly.
These top schools in the world and in the country had established their own funding agencies.
Although the Alumni Foundation did not represent the school's wealth, it would provide financial assistance to outstanding students every year. It would offer excellent conditions to attract the best professors, create powerful laboratories, expand the campus, and renovate the infrastructure...
These top schools would never have to worry about closing down!
On the other hand, Star Nebula University's foundation was still shallow. If he did not manage it well, there was indeed the possibility of bankruptcy.
The more Li Yi developed the university, the more he felt that the university was bottomless. It was far from being as simple as the management school.
"Hao Xiao, listening to your words today is really better than studying for ten years," he said sincerely.”
Hao Ping smiled and waved her hand." No, no, no, we're a group of university principals. We might be very glorious in the eyes of others."
In fact, he was very anxious. The documents above were like a sea, and the things below were like sand. Opportunity and risk coexisted.
On the contrary, I'm envious of your private Star Nebula University. You're all alone, but you gave away 2 billion just like that.”
Li Yi said in embarrassment," I've embarrassed Principal Hao. I'm at my wit's end now."”
"Li Yi, you're a graduate of the 2021st year of Yanjing University."
As the principal, I'm really proud to see your achievements today.
Yanjing University is also proud of you!
All in all, the current development goal of Star Nebula University should still be to support individual scientific research activities and encourage students to create new knowledge.
Blindly increasing the welfare of students would not change the fact that Star Nebula University was weak.
A few years ago, Principal Zheng Qiang had said something like this.
When a person pursued the necessities of life, he was often diligent and brave.
When a person pursued the consumer goods of life, he often became lazy and gentle.
When a person pursued the luxuries of life, he would become weak.
For a country, a nation, a family, a unit, and a person, the more luxury goods they had, the more willing they were to use their remaining wealth, rather than using their own lives to protect their wealth.
These words apply to Star Nebula University, the students of Star Nebula University, and even you.”
"I understand!" Li Yi nodded solemnly.
" A hundred years ago, Principal Cai of Yan University said something like this in his inauguration speech," Hao Ping said.
A great scholar was a person who studied profound knowledge.
University students should take academic research as their duty, and should not use university as a ladder for promotion and wealth.
Now, I'm giving you these words.
I hope the two of us can encourage each other!"
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