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The Kerrey case: Trustees must defend strong leaders
ACTA is deeply troubled by today's news of a faculty no-confidence vote regarding New School president and distinguished public servant Bob Kerrey. While the vote involved only a small minority of faculty, media accounts indicate that it was based in part on ideological objections to President Kerrey's political views, as well as his not having a Ph.D. These, it must be said unequivocally, are not proper reasons to depose (or to choose) a president, and they should be condemned by all those who care about higher education.
It also seems clear that President Kerrey is under attack because he is, quite unapologetically, a strong leader who has striven to improve and reform his institution. This is precisely the kind of president trustees should select, empower, and -- in the tough times -- defend. We are pleased that so far, the New School's board is standing by President Kerrey, and we urge them to continue to do so. In the meantime, we will look further into this important case.
Posted by Charles Mitchell on December 11, 2008 at December 11, 2008 10:55 AM
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