This document discusses how open courseware (OCW) can help universities meet their goals. It provides an overview of what OCW is and its benefits. Some key points made include: - OCW allows universities to increase their global reach and reputation by showcasing academic strengths for students, faculty and lifelong learners. - It supports student recruitment and retention by providing open access to course materials. This enhances advising and evaluations. - OCW encourages improvements in teaching quality by promoting the development and sharing of high-quality course content and teaching models. - While legal, faculty and resource concerns present obstacles, over 200 institutions have launched OCW sites through collaborating in the OCW Consortium