The Porter Drive complex in the Stanford Research Park will temporarily house key administrative offices from Land and Buildings, Administrative Systems, and the Controller's office beginning summer of 2008. In 2011, these offices will move to the new Stanford in Redwood City Campus. Like many universities nationwide, Stanford is developing off-site locations close to the core campus to accommodate growth and ensure that the university continues to meet its academic mission. More


What's New - August 21, 2008


A note from Randy Livingston - Dear colleagues: For the past several weeks, the Porter Planning Team has been working with our architects to... more

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“Stanford is blessed with the best and most loyal staff of any university in the country.  I truly believe that, and I never tire of saying it.  That loyalty stems in part from the institution’s inspiring mission and the pride we all feel about being part of that mission.  But loyalty also results from being a great place to work, and we have to do everything we can to make sure the move off campus does not change that for those affected.  Access to transportation, affordable foods and exercise opportunities are among our priorities…Our intent is to ensure that no matter where they are located, staff members always know they are part of Stanford.”

John Etchemendy, in Vantage Point, “Moving in the Right Direction and in the Right Way, from Stanford Report, August 22, 2007