07-19-2023, 10:12 AM
It's official
Marc Tessier-Lavigne will resign effective Aug 31, 2023
07-19-2023, 10:14 AM
Quote:The Findings on the Issue of Research Misconduct
Today, after a comprehensive and months-long review process that included input from an independent Scientific Panel, the Special Committee has issued a report detailing its conclusions.
I am gratified that the Panel concluded I did not engage in any fraud or falsification of scientific data. Specifically, the Panel did not find that I engaged in research misconduct regarding the twelve papers reviewed, nor did it find I had knowledge of or was reckless regarding research misconduct in my lab.
As I have emphatically stated, I have never submitted a scientific paper without firmly believing that the data were correct and accurately presented. Today’s report supports that statement.
Stepping Down as President
Although the report clearly refutes the allegations of fraud and misconduct that were made against me, for the good of the University, I have made the decision to step down as President effective August 31.
The Panel’s report identified some areas where I should have done better, and I accept the report’s conclusions. Specifically, the report discusses steps I took to address issues that arose with some publications. I agree that in some instances I should have been more diligent when seeking corrections, and I regret that I was not. The Panel’s review also identified instances of manipulation of research data by others in my lab. Although I was unaware of these issues, I want to be clear that I take responsibility for the work of my lab members.
I expect there may be ongoing discussion about the report and its conclusions, at least in the near term, which could lead to debate about my ability to lead the University into the new academic year.
Stanford is greater than any one of us. It needs a president whose leadership is not hampered by such discussions. I therefore concluded that I should step down before the start of classes. This decision is rooted in my respect for the University and its community and my unwavering commitment to doing what I believe is in the best interests of Stanford.
https://tessier-lavigne-lab.stanford.edu...-community
Eric
"the older we get the better we were"
Quote:The Findings on the Issue of Research Misconduct
Today, after a comprehensive and months-long review process that included input from an independent Scientific Panel, the Special Committee has issued a report detailing its conclusions.
I am gratified that the Panel concluded I did not engage in any fraud or falsification of scientific data. Specifically, the Panel did not find that I engaged in research misconduct regarding the twelve papers reviewed, nor did it find I had knowledge of or was reckless regarding research misconduct in my lab.
As I have emphatically stated, I have never submitted a scientific paper without firmly believing that the data were correct and accurately presented. Today’s report supports that statement.
Stepping Down as President
Although the report clearly refutes the allegations of fraud and misconduct that were made against me, for the good of the University, I have made the decision to step down as President effective August 31.
The Panel’s report identified some areas where I should have done better, and I accept the report’s conclusions. Specifically, the report discusses steps I took to address issues that arose with some publications. I agree that in some instances I should have been more diligent when seeking corrections, and I regret that I was not. The Panel’s review also identified instances of manipulation of research data by others in my lab. Although I was unaware of these issues, I want to be clear that I take responsibility for the work of my lab members.
I expect there may be ongoing discussion about the report and its conclusions, at least in the near term, which could lead to debate about my ability to lead the University into the new academic year.
Stanford is greater than any one of us. It needs a president whose leadership is not hampered by such discussions. I therefore concluded that I should step down before the start of classes. This decision is rooted in my respect for the University and its community and my unwavering commitment to doing what I believe is in the best interests of Stanford.
https://tessier-lavigne-lab.stanford.edu...-community
Eric
"the older we get the better we were"
07-19-2023, 10:17 AM
Hallelujah. I'm really hopeful with him and Drell both out the door, our once proud university can turn the corner on a few years of extremely poor leadership.
07-19-2023, 10:20 AM
NYT says he stays on as Professor of Biology and that Richard Saller of the European Studies dept becomes interim President Sept 1, presumably until a search is concluded.
07-19-2023, 10:21 AM
Eric
"the older we get the better we were"
Eric
"the older we get the better we were"
07-19-2023, 10:25 AM
I find it greatly amusing that I read about this here <before> the official email was sent to the Stanford community via email. Onward!
from the Daily
https://stanforddaily.com/2023/07/19/sta...-3-papers/
it says the 95 page report was released today but does not provide a link to it and I could not find it poking around on the Stanford site.
ADD: the report is here
https://boardoftrustees.stanford.edu/wp-...Report.pdf
https://stanforddaily.com/2023/07/19/sta...-3-papers/
it says the 95 page report was released today but does not provide a link to it and I could not find it poking around on the Stanford site.
ADD: the report is here
https://boardoftrustees.stanford.edu/wp-...Report.pdf
Eric
"the older we get the better we were"
from the Daily
https://stanforddaily.com/2023/07/19/sta...-3-papers/
it says the 95 page report was released today but does not provide a link to it and I could not find it poking around on the Stanford site.
ADD: the report is here
https://boardoftrustees.stanford.edu/wp-...Report.pdf
https://stanforddaily.com/2023/07/19/sta...-3-papers/
it says the 95 page report was released today but does not provide a link to it and I could not find it poking around on the Stanford site.
ADD: the report is here
https://boardoftrustees.stanford.edu/wp-...Report.pdf
Eric
"the older we get the better we were"
07-19-2023, 10:46 AM
(07-19-2023, 10:17 AM)2006alum Wrote: Hallelujah. I'm really hopeful with him and Drell both out the door, our once proud university can turn the corner on a few years of extremely poor leadership.
Hmm. Who might be next??
"We have an unwritten rule around here not to do anything stupid."
-Casey Jacobsen, Feb 3, 2000
(07-19-2023, 10:17 AM)2006alum Wrote: Hallelujah. I'm really hopeful with him and Drell both out the door, our once proud university can turn the corner on a few years of extremely poor leadership.
Hmm. Who might be next??
"We have an unwritten rule around here not to do anything stupid."
-Casey Jacobsen, Feb 3, 2000
07-19-2023, 10:50 AM
I was a little concerned because it almost feels like stanford was caught off guard by this and a bit unprepared.
I skimmed Richard Saller’s bio and was somewhat relieved — he was the former Dean of the school of arts and humanities, which I would think would be one of the top qualifications on campus, and he is also the former provost at the University of Chicago.
People are focused on the departures of MTL and Drell but normally, you keep a president until a new one is found and normally you have a provost to help you get through the transition, but Stanford feels like it will have a bit of a vacuum during a critical and challenging time for the university.
Sallers sounds like he should have at least some clue about the behemoth he will be stewarding. Hopefully the BoT can do a better job this time.
I skimmed Richard Saller’s bio and was somewhat relieved — he was the former Dean of the school of arts and humanities, which I would think would be one of the top qualifications on campus, and he is also the former provost at the University of Chicago.
People are focused on the departures of MTL and Drell but normally, you keep a president until a new one is found and normally you have a provost to help you get through the transition, but Stanford feels like it will have a bit of a vacuum during a critical and challenging time for the university.
Sallers sounds like he should have at least some clue about the behemoth he will be stewarding. Hopefully the BoT can do a better job this time.
I was a little concerned because it almost feels like stanford was caught off guard by this and a bit unprepared.
I skimmed Richard Saller’s bio and was somewhat relieved — he was the former Dean of the school of arts and humanities, which I would think would be one of the top qualifications on campus, and he is also the former provost at the University of Chicago.
People are focused on the departures of MTL and Drell but normally, you keep a president until a new one is found and normally you have a provost to help you get through the transition, but Stanford feels like it will have a bit of a vacuum during a critical and challenging time for the university.
Sallers sounds like he should have at least some clue about the behemoth he will be stewarding. Hopefully the BoT can do a better job this time.
I skimmed Richard Saller’s bio and was somewhat relieved — he was the former Dean of the school of arts and humanities, which I would think would be one of the top qualifications on campus, and he is also the former provost at the University of Chicago.
People are focused on the departures of MTL and Drell but normally, you keep a president until a new one is found and normally you have a provost to help you get through the transition, but Stanford feels like it will have a bit of a vacuum during a critical and challenging time for the university.
Sallers sounds like he should have at least some clue about the behemoth he will be stewarding. Hopefully the BoT can do a better job this time.
07-19-2023, 10:59 AM
(07-19-2023, 10:50 AM)Snorlax94 Wrote: I was a little concerned because it almost feels like stanford was caught off guard by this and a bit unprepared.
I skimmed Richard Saller’s bio and was somewhat relieved — he was the former Dean of the school of arts and humanities, which I would think would be one of the top qualifications on campus, and he is also the former provost at the University of Chicago.
People are focused on the departures of MTL and Drell but normally, you keep a president until a new one is found and normally you have a provost to help you get through the transition, but Stanford feels like it will have a bit of a vacuum during a critical and challenging time for the university.
Sallers sounds like he should have at least some clue about the behemoth he will be stewarding. Hopefully the BoT can do a better job this time.
Drell may stay around for a bit, from the press release on her resignation
Quote:Drell, who became provost in February 2017, will step down in the fall quarter, as soon as a successor appointed by President Marc Tessier-Lavigne can be in place.
https://news.stanford.edu/report/2023/05...d-provost/
Eric
"the older we get the better we were"
(07-19-2023, 10:50 AM)Snorlax94 Wrote: I was a little concerned because it almost feels like stanford was caught off guard by this and a bit unprepared.
I skimmed Richard Saller’s bio and was somewhat relieved — he was the former Dean of the school of arts and humanities, which I would think would be one of the top qualifications on campus, and he is also the former provost at the University of Chicago.
People are focused on the departures of MTL and Drell but normally, you keep a president until a new one is found and normally you have a provost to help you get through the transition, but Stanford feels like it will have a bit of a vacuum during a critical and challenging time for the university.
Sallers sounds like he should have at least some clue about the behemoth he will be stewarding. Hopefully the BoT can do a better job this time.
Drell may stay around for a bit, from the press release on her resignation
Quote:Drell, who became provost in February 2017, will step down in the fall quarter, as soon as a successor appointed by President Marc Tessier-Lavigne can be in place.
https://news.stanford.edu/report/2023/05...d-provost/
Eric
"the older we get the better we were"
07-19-2023, 11:12 AM
The Daily reports some sources hesitated to communicate with the probe due to a lack of anonymity: https://twitter.com/tab_delete/status/16...OL_NCdynTg
The Daily reports some sources hesitated to communicate with the probe due to a lack of anonymity: https://twitter.com/tab_delete/status/16...OL_NCdynTg
(07-19-2023, 10:46 AM)Spiny_Norman Wrote:(07-19-2023, 10:17 AM)2006alum Wrote: Hallelujah. I'm really hopeful with him and Drell both out the door, our once proud university can turn the corner on a few years of extremely poor leadership.
Hmm. Who might be next??
Rather than who might be next... WHAT ARE THE CRITERIA?
A) No "Interlopers" -- must be a Stanford Alum or Faculty. Someone familiar with "Stanford Experience" we knew
-- Free exchange of ideas, plenty of active involvement with great peers, Spring rush in the sunshine. Mind-expanding thoughts.
1) Other notable presidents. Examples:
President at Duke: Dr. Vincent Price, MA 85 / PhD 87 from Stanford in Communications. Currently serving
President at Temple: Jason Wingard, BA '92, served as a WR on Walsh's '92 Team (Pac-10 champs). Anybody know him?
M.Ed from Harvard, PhD from Penn State in Ed-Culture & Society (what is that?). Could do TV/Media rights during first week.
Maybe John Bravman, President at Bucknell. A STEM Ed guy.
2) Noble Laureates? This guy: Carl Wieman in Physics and Education, now on faculty. Obama Science Advisor at White House.
https://physics.stanford.edu/people/carl-wieman
Wieman is my current favorite candidate because of devotion to STEM education, with the Nobel in pocket. On faculty now.
B) Disruptive Appointments to shake it up... like the Stanford Band.
1) John Doerr. He gave $1.1 billion. Let him run it for two years, while we look further.
2) Peter Thiel, BA 1989 / JD 1992 -- first Editor of Stanford Review in 1985. Worth >$9BIL. White male, Gay. Check that box.
Would be hated by "tut, tut" faculty crowd; shake it up. Trustees would be uncomfortable, but hey, $BILLIONS. Irrevent, Plus.
3) Elon Musk -- won't happen. So what. Iconoclastic pick would be in keeping with Stanford Band tradition.
C) Other more traditional picks:
https://collegecliffs.com/top-u-s-colleg...residents/
(07-19-2023, 10:46 AM)Spiny_Norman Wrote:(07-19-2023, 10:17 AM)2006alum Wrote: Hallelujah. I'm really hopeful with him and Drell both out the door, our once proud university can turn the corner on a few years of extremely poor leadership.
Hmm. Who might be next??
Rather than who might be next... WHAT ARE THE CRITERIA?
A) No "Interlopers" -- must be a Stanford Alum or Faculty. Someone familiar with "Stanford Experience" we knew
-- Free exchange of ideas, plenty of active involvement with great peers, Spring rush in the sunshine. Mind-expanding thoughts.
1) Other notable presidents. Examples:
President at Duke: Dr. Vincent Price, MA 85 / PhD 87 from Stanford in Communications. Currently serving
President at Temple: Jason Wingard, BA '92, served as a WR on Walsh's '92 Team (Pac-10 champs). Anybody know him?
M.Ed from Harvard, PhD from Penn State in Ed-Culture & Society (what is that?). Could do TV/Media rights during first week.
Maybe John Bravman, President at Bucknell. A STEM Ed guy.
2) Noble Laureates? This guy: Carl Wieman in Physics and Education, now on faculty. Obama Science Advisor at White House.
https://physics.stanford.edu/people/carl-wieman
Wieman is my current favorite candidate because of devotion to STEM education, with the Nobel in pocket. On faculty now.
B) Disruptive Appointments to shake it up... like the Stanford Band.
1) John Doerr. He gave $1.1 billion. Let him run it for two years, while we look further.
2) Peter Thiel, BA 1989 / JD 1992 -- first Editor of Stanford Review in 1985. Worth >$9BIL. White male, Gay. Check that box.
Would be hated by "tut, tut" faculty crowd; shake it up. Trustees would be uncomfortable, but hey, $BILLIONS. Irrevent, Plus.
3) Elon Musk -- won't happen. So what. Iconoclastic pick would be in keeping with Stanford Band tradition.
C) Other more traditional picks:
https://collegecliffs.com/top-u-s-colleg...residents/
Peter Thiel set up some sort of small elementary school for his kids and those of his friends. A teacher friend of mine interviewed but didn't end up going for it. One of her friends did, and left very soon after. Not a good experience suffice to say.
He would be a disaster as Stanford president, though I highly doubt he would ever be considered.
He would be a disaster as Stanford president, though I highly doubt he would ever be considered.
Peter Thiel set up some sort of small elementary school for his kids and those of his friends. A teacher friend of mine interviewed but didn't end up going for it. One of her friends did, and left very soon after. Not a good experience suffice to say.
He would be a disaster as Stanford president, though I highly doubt he would ever be considered.
He would be a disaster as Stanford president, though I highly doubt he would ever be considered.
(07-19-2023, 12:15 PM)dabigv13 Wrote: Peter Thiel set up some sort of small elementary school for his kids and those of his friends. A friend of mine interviewed but didn't end up going for it. One of her friends did, and left very soon after. Not a good experience suffice to say.
He would be a disaster as Stanford president, though I highly doubt he would ever be considered.
Right -- I had Thiel under "Disruptive Appointments". Full alum (two degrees), and hey, $BILLIONS.
(07-19-2023, 12:15 PM)dabigv13 Wrote: Peter Thiel set up some sort of small elementary school for his kids and those of his friends. A friend of mine interviewed but didn't end up going for it. One of her friends did, and left very soon after. Not a good experience suffice to say.
He would be a disaster as Stanford president, though I highly doubt he would ever be considered.
Right -- I had Thiel under "Disruptive Appointments". Full alum (two degrees), and hey, $BILLIONS.
07-19-2023, 12:33 PM
Just got the email. Should have checked here first! Thanks, folks.
Just got the email. Should have checked here first! Thanks, folks.
07-19-2023, 12:41 PM
this is good news.
it will be interesting to see who succeeds him.
it will be interesting to see who succeeds him.
Cal delenda est
07-19-2023, 12:45 PM
Jon Levin, the current dean of Stanford's business school and the former chair of the economics department would be an excellent choice.
Jon Levin, the current dean of Stanford's business school and the former chair of the economics department would be an excellent choice.
07-19-2023, 12:49 PM
Hmmm...I have to think that Condi is in the mix, either as a candidate or part of the selection committee.
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