02-26-2025, 01:24 PM
As I've mentioned in other threads before, I think we've been going through an era where Stanford has had a lot of "non-Stanford" leaders and decision-makers who see Stanford as a brand and entity to be protected and preserved. I submit that such an attitude does not serve the students and fails to advance Stanford in meaninguful ways that do entail risk. President Levin may be a first step in the other direction: someone who understands that Stanford is the people: the students, the professors, and the alumni. Stanford should exist to serve its people so that the people can do great and admirable things out in the world that improve all of society.
Maybe we shouldn't overvalue a Stanford connection in the next hire, but I wouldn't mind someone who knows that Stanford Athletics is more than just a P&L sheet or budget to be balanced on the backs of cutting sports. The budget, conference revenue, and fundraising are existentially important, but they are important because they support the student-athletes.
Maybe we shouldn't overvalue a Stanford connection in the next hire, but I wouldn't mind someone who knows that Stanford Athletics is more than just a P&L sheet or budget to be balanced on the backs of cutting sports. The budget, conference revenue, and fundraising are existentially important, but they are important because they support the student-athletes.