<p>“The goal of the Prez is to raise money, and lots of it.”…</p>
<p>…and at Dartmouth right now, that means successfully reaching out to the large percentage of disenchanted alumni - which include some traditional very large donors. </p>
<p>Wonderful first speech. Very upbeat and positive. Very “Dartmouth”.</p>
<p>Random blog post: “While exiting Spaulding Auditorium, I overheard one person remark that Kim has spent 40 fewer years at Dartmouth than Wright, and already understands the idea of the school better.”</p>
<p>Reactions like that, and these (by some longtime critics of the current administration):</p>
<p>Trustee Peter Robinson ‘79 (petition trustee): “I would argue that of all the candidates with whom we spoke, Dr. Kim ‘got’ Dartmouth the best and most quickly,” Robinson said. “While we were considering him, he was considering us.”</p>
<p>Dartmouth Review Editor-in-chief Emily Esfahani-Smith:</p>
<p>"1. He seems humble, which is an important quality hopelessly lacking in our current power-hungry president. I think humility is a quality that too many leaders lack, yet need.
2. I think it is very exciting that President Kim highlighted former Dartmouth Pres. Dickey in his speech. This shows that Pres. Kim is taking Dickey to be a model and example for his own presidency; the D also points out that Pres. Kim hopes to revive Dickey’s Great Issues course.
3. Finally, the new president seems charismatic, thoughtful–a man who has devoted himself to causes that transcend merely advancing in the administrative bureaucracy. </p>
<p>These are all good things. Maybe my expectations were low, but I think the Presidential Search Committee might have gotten it right."</p>
<p>Former Dartmouth AOA Board member Tim Dreisbach '71: "I agree with the comments above (Emily …) … His experience will smaller liberal arts colleges is limited, but his personal accomplishment and global involvement inspires. Let’s hope all give him the benefit of any doubts. "</p>
<p>He seems to have made a strong first impression across the board - - which is a very good start.</p>