Simplifying Work at Stanford

New changes aim to cut unnecessary paperwork and empower schools to make timely, high-quality decisions.

A multi-year, university-wide effort aims to streamline research administration, with the goal of creating a more efficient engine of innovation.

New processes and tools are making tasks like booking and reimbursement easier for Stanford travelers. Feedback from users drove many of the changes.

Former President Richard Saller and former Provost John Etchemendy discuss how the effort to fix cumbersome processes and frustrating policies at Stanford is taking shape – including some initial successes.