Chang specifically targeted seasoned pedagogues who were at or close to retirement age, reasoning that it would be the best way to attract true lovers of the teaching profession. Such individuals would be teaching primarily for the sheer pleasure of it rather than merely for profit. The teachers 'essentially altruistic persuasion along with their experience and dedication would combine to create an academic atmosphere high in quality but low in expense.
他找來將退休或已經退休的資深教授為師資，他認為，這些在退休之後還願意教書的人，基本上都是「好為人師」，以教書為人生一大享受，他們不要求高薪，卻有高度的教學經驗與熱誠，因此能創造一個高品質卻不是高學費的教育環境。