A proponent of public education and as someone concerned about the disappearing research centers in America, Dynes speaks about the importance of education in California, linking education and economic health. He says the goals of the University are research, training, and public service. He says it tries to take on children and produce adults that can think for themselves and create. Similarly, he notes that one tie that binds the state together is California is the willingness to take risks. He wants California to move away from the manufacturing model for the economy, and he wants the University to lead the way.