<p>What do you think of the new president?</p>
<p>Impressive guy - main issue is no academic administrative experience. The Board must view that as a positive, current president had 10 years experience as the dean of Cornell’s Law school before being named president of Grinnell.</p>
<p>D went to visit as she decides where to go this fall, and happened to be there when he held a meet and greet with the students. She was wowed by him. He had a very good rapport with the students, is scary smart, and clearly is not an authoritarian. His presence may be the deciding factor for her. </p>
<p>As for lack of adminstrative experience, he seems like someone who could pick that up fairly quickly. I think they are looking for someone to expand the school’s national presence.</p>