We strive to create a robust, interconnected network of Open Source Program Offices (OSPOs) throughout the UC system. Our goal is to foster innovation, promote knowledge sharing, and establish best practices for open-source software development and usage.
As the first system-wide OSPO network in a large university system, we are setting a new standard for open-source initiatives in academia. Our success will:
Demonstrate the value of a networked approach to supporting open-source
Serve as a model for other university systems
Create expectations for widespread adoption of OSPOs in academic institutions