1. Part 2: The Opportunity
1.1. Leverage public investment in colleges and universities
1.2. Devise a uniquely American response to the global challenge
2. Part 3: The Response (TRE)
2.1. Key Features
2.1.1. New node
2.2. Current Status
3. Conclusion: Next Steps
3.1. Learn more: Web Site
3.2. Learn more: Contact
4. Value Propositions
4.1. For Policy Audience
4.1.1. Speed: Find fast solutions to policy challenges
4.1.2. Tap into a "think/do" network of pragmatic leaders
4.1.3. Bridge/connect policy and practice
4.1.4. Engage different perspectives quickly (Quad Helix)
4.1.5. Identify leading edge, pragmatic solutions
4.2. For University Audience
4.2.1. Leverages local assets
4.2.2. Enhances institutional prestige, reputation for responsiveness and pragmatism
4.2.3. Create new revenue streams
4.2.4. Leverage national network to maximize local impacts
5. Key Elements
5.1. Purpose: Introduce TRE
5.2. Audiences
5.2.1. University
5.2.2. Political/Policy
5.3. Next Step: Learn More
5.4. Duration 30 minutes: 20 slides
5.5. Basic narrative structure: Challenge | Opportunity
6. Part 1: The Challenges
6.1. Deep economic transformation
6.1.1. Globalization undercutting traditional sources of wealth: timeline?
6.1.2. Emergence of knowledge and networks as wealth generators
6.1.3. Great Recession reducing resources available for investment Transitions more difficult in a slower economy
6.2. Evidence accumulating that we could do better
6.2.1. Education/Innovation quotes
6.2.2. NAS Report o n innovation?
6.2.3. Educational attainment of next generation