The University of California is arguably the flagship state university system in the country and a bellwether for opinion in how to proceed.

The University of Kansas and the California State system have already gone to PeopleSoft. Universities across the country are going through this transition.

As a general rule, people in this country don't know much about dairy cows. My job is to teach them with these animals. Without these animals, we don't have all the things we like every day like milk, cheese, pudding, yogurt, butter and whipped cream.

Not only does the University of Portland deserve a winner, it can win.

It's an opportunity to showcase the university and the program to the entire country.

I am very much in favor of our partnership with the university.