We must recognize the future needs of society to plan effective education and research.  Initiative and collaboration by individuals and organizations levels can drive innovation by making the most of limited resources.  As educators and researchers, we can overcome limits to our knowledge, relationships, facilities and budgets by taking action to share and leverage what we have across campuses, regions and countries.  Successful colleges and universities thrive from collaboration with industry to target new areas of knowledge, key technology innovations, and future workplace opportunities.  We can anticipate and confront emergent technology and social challenges by taking the initiative to work together to develop and deliver the best ideas, talent and advancements.