[Goose]

It's kind of surreal because this is an excellent hire, something U$C almost hasn't seemed capable of. Briefly worked alongside her in a past job and she's outstanding. Hate to say it, but the future is really looking bright down in south central LA.

On further review: https://www.yahoo.com/sports/hern-ndez-w...36538.html

I fail to find evidence that USC has

Nonetheless, is this the kind of behavior a university wants from its leader, especially a university that dramatically improved its academic standings in the last couple of decades to where it is no longer viewed as the University of Spoiled Children?

I really still see them as I always have. There are some good programs at U$C, and there are a lot more really average ones. Their current financial situation isn't helping. All is not Roses in U$C land right now.

[Goose]

It's kind of surreal because this is an excellent hire, something U$C almost hasn't seemed capable of. Briefly worked alongside her in a past job and she's outstanding. Hate to say it, but the future is really looking bright down in south central LA.

On further review: https://www.yahoo.com/sports/hern-ndez-w...36538.html

I fail to find evidence that USC has

Nonetheless, is this the kind of behavior a university wants from its leader, especially a university that dramatically improved its academic standings in the last couple of decades to where it is no longer viewed as the University of Spoiled Children?

I really still see them as I always have. There are some good programs at U$C, and there are a lot more really average ones. Their current financial situation isn't helping. All is not Roses in U$C land right now.