Jon Robert Purnellis a former United States Ambassador to Uzbekistan... (wikipedia)
There are only so many resources that can be allocated to these programs.
The problem is getting sufficient numbers of students in the program.
This way I might get to teach less and enjoy it more.
This kind of cooperation is important, and is especially important when times are tough politically.
I have received tremendous support in terms of being a professor and with equipment costs.
I am making it possible for the students who are currently enrolled to finish their degrees next year, but we are not accepting new students.