Chapter 975: Westlake University (Part II)
Zhou Shi has invested in almost all cutting-edge technology fields, and he believes more in the power of enterprises than in universities. Especially after he listened to the goal vision of Westlake University, he felt even more. I want to invest in basic science, but I also want to combine technology and business to realize the legend of Caltech and Stanford.
"You really have to grasp both hands, and you have to be hard with both hands, but it's a pity that this conflicts with my philosophy. Zhou Shi refused again, some things have to rely on long-term investment, and most of the investment can not see the effect, whose responsibility is this? Obviously, it is the state, actually let private universities do the state's business, how to ensure the source of funds? And basic research must endure loneliness, but many of his colleagues are working hard to make a fortune, isn't this a conflict?
The enthusiasm of corporate sponsorship depends on the speed of your research results, and the enthusiasm of alumni donation depends on the value of alumni social networks. Westlake University has nothing, that is, those who have too much money will be interested in doing a venture capital. Zhou Shi thought about it and realized that he was the one who had too much money, which was really ......
There is so much money that it doesn't really make much sense anymore. It may be difficult for some people to understand that money used to be a general equivalent, but modern finance has changed the nature of money. Without all external influences, a country can have an infinite amount of "money", which used to have to be printed in a corresponding amount of money, and now it only requires a few changes in electronic data.
China has a large amount of foreign exchange reserves because of its trade surplus, but these money are just good-looking, and very little can really play a role. Most of the "foreign exchange reserves" should be used to purchase the treasury bonds of lighthouse countries and other countries to support the economic construction of lighthouse countries. If there is a war one day and the lighthouse country does not recognize these currencies held by Huaxia, then it is equivalent to the lighthouse country hitting China with the hard-earned money of the Chinese people. Even if there is no war, it is possible for US imperialism to embezzle the assets of overseas countries on trumped-up charges.
Funds can only be used if they are converted into resources and strength, otherwise they are just cash symbols that represent cash at any time.
"To be honest, I hate elite education, even if elites are indeed more likely to bring technological and social progress, but human society is not composed of elites after all. And I believe that if there are too many smart people in this world, it is easier to self-destruct! Your university (it seems that it is not officially named Westlake University yet) can be built in Suzhou, and I can give limited help, such as less than 100 million US dollars in start-up funds at the beginning, and the long-term support and cooperation of time......" Zhou Shi
One thing I don't know why, domestic resources are always concentrated in large cities, it seems to give up the development of small and medium-sized cities, artificially created a huge gap between large cities and small and medium-sized cities, and there will be unimaginable gaps in welfare between residents in various places in the future. Children in small and medium-sized cities may be inferior at birth, I really don't know if this is a Chinese characteristic!
Normal logical reasoning can lead to many tragic conclusions, Zhou Shi knows that some things will happen, but he can't do anything about it, this is the real society. The emergence of social enterprises may be able to bring some changes to the world, but how much of a role it will have to pass the test of time.
The reason why Zhou Shi decided to let Westlake University be built in Suzhou relies on the long-term decentralized Internet thinking, don't put your eggs in one basket, Zhejiang already has so many advantageous resources, why do you want to put all the good things in your arms?
"The Hangcheng area of the Zhejiang Review Committee promised a huge amount of financial subsidies. "Shi Yigong
"Then find a way to make Suzhou produce more!" Zhou Shi
This kind of thing with political achievements and achievements, he doesn't believe that only Hangzhou supports the whole of China, why there are no competitors, he doesn't want to know the reason.
Zhou Shi chose Suzhou as the location of their university, of course, for Wang Xirui, so the specific matter must be handled by her. I don't know if it will succeed, he doesn't care anyway.
The school prepared by Shi Yigong and others adopts the foundation school-running model, and the government's funding, enterprise investment, social fundraising, tuition income, school operating income, etc. are all entered into the foundation, and then the foundation establishes a board of directors, and the board of directors is responsible for formulating major strategies for running the school, selecting principals and other core affairs. As the highest decision-making body, the school board implements the principal responsibility system under the leadership of the board of directors, and the principal implements the decisions of the board of directors and is responsible for the daily management of the school. At the same time, a board of supervisors, an advisory committee, a school affairs committee, an academic committee and a degree committee are set up to carry out activities in accordance with the constitution and relevant regulations.
That is to say, it is basically consistent with the private university model of the lighthouse country, and if Zhou Shi donates, he will not even have the title of a school director, and he will be an honorary school director. I don't know if there are any preferential treatment for my children when they go to school, or any other benefits. If there is no benefit, why donate to the school?
Some people say that Westlake University belongs to Brother Xiao Ma, and Lakeside University belongs to Jack Ma, but until the end of 2016, domestic billionaires, including Da Lao Wang, donated less than one billion soft sister coins. Therefore, Westlake University is a private institution, but it's really hard to say who this citizen is!
Moreover, the high salary and high welfare benefits given by Westlake University can basically be said to be a mercenary recruit, and it is really hard to say whether it can maintain such a treatment that is out of touch with the market for a long time. If a group of idealists loses the support of policies and local governments, how much future can they have?
"If their planned university has so many problems, why do they need to donate money and move it to Suzhou?" said Wang
"If my hometown is suitable, then I'm ready to push them to go there. Although there are many problems in this university, starting a business is always the hardest, and I don't mind giving some help, but I always strive for better returns. Hangzhou is already developed enough, and besides, you are from Suzhou, there is no more important reason than this!"
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"Don't think too much about it, this thing may not be successful, this is a matter for them to contribute money and efforts, maybe they will give up this opportunity!" Zhou Shi
"How can there be such a stupid person, this is of great benefit to improving the image and strength of a city......" Wang Xirui
"There is heaven above and Suzhou and Hangzhou below, what image does Suzhou need?" Zhou Shi
"The image of a high-tech city!" Wang Xirui
"Well, this is not unreasonable! I hope ......" Zhou Shibai will read the latest chapter of "The Rebirth Legend of the Post-80s Legend Claw Book House" for free for the first time.