(11-02-2021 01:51 PM)shere khan Wrote:  

(11-02-2021 01:47 PM)bill dazzle Wrote:  As a few posters have noted, the man does have some experience working outside academia. So that's a plus.

From his resume:

He worked as a project engineer and senior engineer at Structural Dynamics Research Corporation before joining The Ohio State University Center for Automotive Research as a research scientist.

Still, I'm not high on this candidate or the other two.

Considering there is a bagillion dollar Ford plant coming I gotta probably give him the nod over # 2

Good point. He seems the "best" of the three.

I was hoping for a candidate with a strong academic background and experience in the sports business sector. I suppose that was hoping too much.

(11-02-2021 04:47 PM)TripleA Wrote:  Not really much to go on, but I think I like them in reverse numerical order. Subject to change with additional input.

I would be okay (not thrilled) with #3 or #2. #1 seems light on the gravitas for the position. A dean. The other 2 are interim pres and provost.

I would be thrilled with Brad Martin, but I know he's not doing it, and isn't a permanent academic. And of course, I'm looking at this completely from the viewpoint of a die hard Tiger alum and sports fan.

P.S. My impression of the meeting brouhaha at Auburn was a clash of faculty and admin over Covid policies, not specifically an issue caused by #2. As Provost, and backing the president, he was just the easiest target.

I also don't think trying for a better position is a negative, especially since he keeps making the final few.

But on the surface, I like #3 better.

There was some more to it I heard. The more was even stupider and they stuck the snartass econ dude n the basement of Haley and took all his direct reports away.

Lol

If these are THE three choices then I guess he seems to be the best.

Maybe he is an over-the-top sports fan.

(11-02-2021 02:51 PM)Browning Hall Wrote:  He’s no stranger to campus layout issues.

“Lim said he would also like to see future developments better connect the university’s east and west campuses. Bisected by Cooper Street, the campus is connected by walkways over the major roadway that students do not use. Lim said he would like to see a tunnel or building that expands over Cooper Street, making it easier for students to navigate the campuses.”

https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local...rylink=cpy

So taking in LBMS as west campus and building a tunnel to Cooper-Young? That seems ambitious. And odd.

(11-02-2021 06:37 PM)Tiger87 Wrote:  

(11-02-2021 02:51 PM)Browning Hall Wrote:  He’s no stranger to campus layout issues.

“Lim said he would also like to see future developments better connect the university’s east and west campuses. Bisected by Cooper Street, the campus is connected by walkways over the major roadway that students do not use. Lim said he would like to see a tunnel or building that expands over Cooper Street, making it easier for students to navigate the campuses.”

https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local...rylink=cpy

So taking in LBMS as west campus and building a tunnel to Cooper-Young? That seems ambitious. And odd.

I didn't think that was Memphis project.

(11-02-2021 01:52 PM)Boots Wrote:  Here are some interviews with all 3...just so you can hear them talking...

Bill Hardgrave
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMiYHjJUVRQ

Tiek Lim
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHq3nuhU-xQ

Cammy Abernathy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45_5qy9mu8s

Honestly not really blown away by any of them. Kinda like Tiek or Bill best. None touch Rudd.

Billy Hardgrave has a nice portrait of a tiger in the background. Might be an easier transition.

Do we know how any of them feel about football?

(11-02-2021 06:50 PM)Hernando Hills Tiger Wrote:  

(11-02-2021 06:37 PM)Tiger87 Wrote:  

(11-02-2021 02:51 PM)Browning Hall Wrote:  He’s no stranger to campus layout issues.

“Lim said he would also like to see future developments better connect the university’s east and west campuses. Bisected by Cooper Street, the campus is connected by walkways over the major roadway that students do not use. Lim said he would like to see a tunnel or building that expands over Cooper Street, making it easier for students to navigate the campuses.”

https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local...rylink=cpy

So taking in LBMS as west campus and building a tunnel to Cooper-Young? That seems ambitious. And odd.

I didn't think that was Memphis project.

Was a joke I hope.

(11-02-2021 01:51 PM)shere khan Wrote:  

(11-02-2021 01:47 PM)bill dazzle Wrote:  As a few posters have noted, the man does have some experience working outside academia. So that's a plus.

From his resume:

He worked as a project engineer and senior engineer at Structural Dynamics Research Corporation before joining The Ohio State University Center for Automotive Research as a research scientist.

Still, I'm not high on this candidate or the other two.

Considering there is a bagillion dollar Ford plant coming I gotta probably give him the nod over # 2

Yeah. Tying in with that here is a little bit on him from where I took that picture from.

https://www.tiec.org/teik-c-lim-bio

Quote:He has authored or co-authored over 150 technical reports (since 1986) for federal and industry sponsors including National Science Foundation, Army Research Office, Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation, Ford, General Motors, DaimlerChrysler, Mack Trucks, Volvo, Caterpillar, Honda, Nissan, Mazda, Isuzu, Hyundai, Daewoo, Samsung, Cooper Tire, Eaton, ArvinMeritor, Ballard Power Systems, Teledyn, Federal Mogul, Johnson Controls, Sikorsky, Dana, etc.

I obviously don't know what contact(s) he may still have with Ford. But I definitely can't see that hurting the university in relation to that plant if he's hired.

(11-02-2021 08:04 PM)MemphisFootballFan Wrote:  

(11-02-2021 01:52 PM)Boots Wrote:  Here are some interviews with all 3...just so you can hear them talking...

Bill Hardgrave
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMiYHjJUVRQ

Tiek Lim
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHq3nuhU-xQ

Cammy Abernathy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45_5qy9mu8s

Honestly not really blown away by any of them. Kinda like Tiek or Bill best. None touch Rudd.

Billy Hardgrave has a nice portrait of a tiger in the background. Might be an easier transition.

Do we know how any of them feel about football?

Although UTA has an on campus football stadium....they have not had a football team since 1985.

(11-02-2021 12:48 PM)RockyMTNTiger Wrote:  Lim looks impressive to me but in my defense I have remarkably low expectations with only moderately higher standards.

Just please don't go with the old broad or the guy in the orange tie.

(11-02-2021 01:29 PM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  He’s interim President at UT-Arlington … are they considering him for the role permanently?

What the L is a UT-Arlington ?? Is that something like a UM-Jackson ??

(11-02-2021 01:41 PM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  Are any of these 3 capable of filling Dr Rudd’s shoes? At a time when we need dynamic leadership, are any of these 3 going to inspire our alumni base to donate… organize & lead an effort to move up to the Big 12… connect with business & community leaders. I hate to be a pessimist, but over the years, we’ve had far more mediocre hires than dynamic ones.

(11-02-2021 01:54 PM)tigergreen Wrote:  

(11-02-2021 01:42 PM)Bill83 Wrote:  

(11-02-2021 01:35 PM)shere khan Wrote:  

(11-02-2021 01:31 PM)Bill83 Wrote:  

(11-02-2021 12:45 PM)selleg1 Wrote:  No way. That is one of the most Woke places on the planet.

You sure you aren't thinking of U Texas @ Austin?
I don't know much about UTArlington other than it's south of DFW and east of Ft. Worth.

I always was under the impression that UT Arlington was the conservative, growing, regular kid version of UT Austin.

Since most Fort Worth kids don't go to TCU, Arlington is the closest state school.
Ft Worth is very working class (my son lives there) so I imagine you are correct.

From his resume...I'm going to assume there are a lot of first-gen students at UTA, which is a plus in his corner for UofM.

President ad interim (2020–present)
Appointed by the Chancellor and approved by the Board of Regents of the University of Texas System. The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is a comprehensive, Carnegie R-1, Texas Tier One, Hispanic-serving institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institution (AANAPISI) with a total (global) enrollment of 60,000 students (more than 14,000 degrees conferred in academic year 2020-2021, and is the 5th most diverse student body among US national universities).

I assume this means very few white students.

(11-02-2021 02:16 PM)memtiger1987 Wrote:  Seems like a weak group to me.

Back to the drawing board…. If I had to pick, I’d go with 2, then 3, then 1. Looks too be a huge step down from Rudd…

It is !!!!

(11-02-2021 02:34 PM)Atlanta Wrote:  We are definitely focused on engineering. Are we intending something big with our engineering school?

Yes, trying to catch up to Christian Brothers College.

(11-02-2021 12:22 PM)MemTigers1998 Wrote:  Might as well let Ike run it

If Ike were running things our qb would go DEEP on every play and I suspect we would probably ditch the cupcakes.

(11-03-2021 06:36 AM)TIGERBUDDY Wrote:  

(11-02-2021 01:54 PM)tigergreen Wrote:  

(11-02-2021 01:42 PM)Bill83 Wrote:  

(11-02-2021 01:35 PM)shere khan Wrote:  

(11-02-2021 01:31 PM)Bill83 Wrote:  You sure you aren't thinking of U Texas @ Austin?
I don't know much about UTArlington other than it's south of DFW and east of Ft. Worth.

I always was under the impression that UT Arlington was the conservative, growing, regular kid version of UT Austin.

Since most Fort Worth kids don't go to TCU, Arlington is the closest state school.
Ft Worth is very working class (my son lives there) so I imagine you are correct.

From his resume...I'm going to assume there are a lot of first-gen students at UTA, which is a plus in his corner for UofM.

President ad interim (2020–present)
Appointed by the Chancellor and approved by the Board of Regents of the University of Texas System. The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is a comprehensive, Carnegie R-1, Texas Tier One, Hispanic-serving institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institution (AANAPISI) with a total (global) enrollment of 60,000 students (more than 14,000 degrees conferred in academic year 2020-2021, and is the 5th most diverse student body among US national universities).

I assume this means very few white students.

Maybe. It may also be more reflective of the region where the school is located and the pool of applicants. As long as the school focuses on attracting the best students and not the best [insert race here] students I have no issue with it. The one thing that does stand out to me is the 60,000 enrolled students versus Memphis having what, 17,000? One of the things Louisville did differently than Memphis was a huge enrollment push and look where they are now compared to the U of M. UCF, similar story. More alumni equals more visibility and more endowment over time, so if this is a focus of his then that's a big plus.

(11-03-2021 06:36 AM)TIGERBUDDY Wrote:  

(11-02-2021 01:54 PM)tigergreen Wrote:  

(11-02-2021 01:42 PM)Bill83 Wrote:  

(11-02-2021 01:35 PM)shere khan Wrote:  

(11-02-2021 01:31 PM)Bill83 Wrote:  You sure you aren't thinking of U Texas @ Austin?
I don't know much about UTArlington other than it's south of DFW and east of Ft. Worth.

I always was under the impression that UT Arlington was the conservative, growing, regular kid version of UT Austin.

Since most Fort Worth kids don't go to TCU, Arlington is the closest state school.
Ft Worth is very working class (my son lives there) so I imagine you are correct.

From his resume...I'm going to assume there are a lot of first-gen students at UTA, which is a plus in his corner for UofM.

President ad interim (2020–present)
Appointed by the Chancellor and approved by the Board of Regents of the University of Texas System. The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is a comprehensive, Carnegie R-1, Texas Tier One, Hispanic-serving institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institution (AANAPISI) with a total (global) enrollment of 60,000 students (more than 14,000 degrees conferred in academic year 2020-2021, and is the 5th most diverse student body among US national universities).

I assume this means very few white students.

There is this thing called Google.

Arlington has 47,000 students.

40% white
25% hispanic
14% black
11% asian


97% are in state.

63% are female.

https://www.collegesimply.com/colleges/t.../students/

(11-03-2021 09:13 AM)salukiblue Wrote:  

(11-03-2021 06:36 AM)TIGERBUDDY Wrote:  

(11-02-2021 01:54 PM)tigergreen Wrote:  

(11-02-2021 01:42 PM)Bill83 Wrote:  

(11-02-2021 01:35 PM)shere khan Wrote:  I always was under the impression that UT Arlington was the conservative, growing, regular kid version of UT Austin.

Since most Fort Worth kids don't go to TCU, Arlington is the closest state school.
Ft Worth is very working class (my son lives there) so I imagine you are correct.

From his resume...I'm going to assume there are a lot of first-gen students at UTA, which is a plus in his corner for UofM.

President ad interim (2020–present)
Appointed by the Chancellor and approved by the Board of Regents of the University of Texas System. The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is a comprehensive, Carnegie R-1, Texas Tier One, Hispanic-serving institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institution (AANAPISI) with a total (global) enrollment of 60,000 students (more than 14,000 degrees conferred in academic year 2020-2021, and is the 5th most diverse student body among US national universities).

I assume this means very few white students.

There is this thing called Google.

Arlington has 47,000 students.

40% white
25% hispanic
14% black
11% asian


97% are in state.

63% are female.

https://www.collegesimply.com/colleges/t.../students/

3rd largest school in the state by enrollment

(11-03-2021 08:49 AM)No2rdame Wrote:  

(11-03-2021 06:36 AM)TIGERBUDDY Wrote:  

(11-02-2021 01:54 PM)tigergreen Wrote:  

(11-02-2021 01:42 PM)Bill83 Wrote:  

(11-02-2021 01:35 PM)shere khan Wrote:  I always was under the impression that UT Arlington was the conservative, growing, regular kid version of UT Austin.

Since most Fort Worth kids don't go to TCU, Arlington is the closest state school.
Ft Worth is very working class (my son lives there) so I imagine you are correct.

From his resume...I'm going to assume there are a lot of first-gen students at UTA, which is a plus in his corner for UofM.

President ad interim (2020–present)
Appointed by the Chancellor and approved by the Board of Regents of the University of Texas System. The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is a comprehensive, Carnegie R-1, Texas Tier One, Hispanic-serving institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institution (AANAPISI) with a total (global) enrollment of 60,000 students (more than 14,000 degrees conferred in academic year 2020-2021, and is the 5th most diverse student body among US national universities).

I assume this means very few white students.

Maybe. It may also be more reflective of the region where the school is located and the pool of applicants. As long as the school focuses on attracting the best students and not the best [insert race here] students I have no issue with it. The one thing that does stand out to me is the 60,000 enrolled students versus Memphis having what, 17,000? One of the things Louisville did differently than Memphis was a huge enrollment push and look where they are now compared to the U of M. UCF, similar story. More alumni equals more visibility and more endowment over time, so if this is a focus of his then that's a big plus.

I have always seen around 20k for Memphis, may be a recent dip due to COVID. Memphis has 1160 acres to work with UT-A has 420, seems like we could fit a much higher amount of students.