(03-20-2014 10:09 PM)Tigerx3 Wrote: (03-20-2014 02:26 PM)tigergreen Wrote: Sadly, I'm sure the fix is in for Rudd......but Bailey certainly has the most impressive resume.
Why would you say the fix is in?
Why would it be sadly?
Why is bailey's resume the most impressive?
Because Rudd was brought in only last year, and has the least experience...he's been the provost for not even a full year, and prior to that the highest position he has held has been dean.
I say sadly because the TBoR is going to pick someone who serves THEIR political agendas first & foremost...that would be whoever Brad Martin's guy has been, since Martin is so politically connected.
I think Bailey's resume is the most impressive because he:
1. Is a former U of M English professor - so he's at least familiar with the university & how the TBoR works.
2. Has held the position of President at both Texas Tech AND Alabama. He knows how to handle huge budgets and balancing athletics/academics.
3. He was a part of the Big XII selection committee, and has served on NCAA committees.....that's huge for reasons I don't need to explain.
4. He is big on the relationship the university has with the neighborhoods & city it's in. He suggested a neighborhood council (if there isn't one already) that would regularly sit down with him.
5. He wants an open door policy, so any parent, student, staff or faculty member can come in & talk to him about any concerns they have.