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Post by JoeFedorowicz on Jan 11, 2021 17:49:57 GMT -5
So that other thread will be for comments regarding Colleen, while we’ll use this one for discussion about the next president and the search.
Thanks.
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Post by MisterD on Jan 11, 2021 18:30:45 GMT -5
Legler.
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Post by SICguy84 on Jan 11, 2021 20:14:17 GMT -5
Dr. John G . . . (Kidding, again).
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Post by GlitterBro #2 on Jan 11, 2021 20:59:18 GMT -5
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Post by crayzeeguy on Jan 11, 2021 21:36:36 GMT -5
Don Jr. and Eric, in tandem.
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Post by glorydays on Jan 11, 2021 22:00:05 GMT -5
About 8 years ago, I was asked for my input as to who would be an ideal successor to Bros. Mike. I seriously suggested Ed Rendell (as a figurehead, of course).
I have not been asked for my opinion since.
By the way, Fast Eddie has aged out and I wouldn’t make that suggestion now.
Agree, somebody like the Mount St. Mary’s leader would be ideal.
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Post by louth on Jan 11, 2021 22:06:59 GMT -5
The president at Mount St Mary’s would certainly be worth a look. He turned around a very small university in the middle of nowhere and has built buildings, the endowment, and the enrollment. La Salle needs a strong leader to follow up on what Colleen did to staunch the bleeding.
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Post by JoeFedorowicz on Jan 12, 2021 2:43:56 GMT -5
Mt St Mary’s is small. Over half the size of La Salle. He is impressive though.
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Post by glorydays on Jan 12, 2021 6:22:30 GMT -5
Mt St Mary’s is small. Over half the size of La Salle. He is impressive though. Historically that is true. This year they have 668 freshman and face to face and/or hybrid classes. I am not sure how that compares to our freshmen class this year. |
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Post by JoeFedorowicz on Jan 12, 2021 7:01:41 GMT -5
Throwing a name out there. Miguel Martinez-Saenz from St. Francis Brooklyn. Urban campus. Their enrollment has risen lately. Very outspoken and visible. Minority candidate. Under 50.
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Post by 23won on Jan 12, 2021 7:34:13 GMT -5
Trainor seems like an outstanding choice.
Maybe William Burns, our alum and now CIA appointee for Biden, can put in a good word for us.
We need structure, focus and execution. This is Trainor. He also has an MBA from Fuqua, so that experience and insight could help improve the Biz School and aid in developing a leadership focus for our programs.
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Post by GlitterBro #2 on Jan 12, 2021 7:52:30 GMT -5
Mt St Mary’s is small. Over half the size of La Salle. He is impressive though. Historically that is true. This year they have 668 freshman and face to face and/or hybrid classes. I am not sure how that compares to our freshmen class this year. our freshman class was 575 in September...and dropping. |
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Post by JoeFedorowicz on Jan 12, 2021 8:06:04 GMT -5
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Post by GlitterBro #2 on Jan 12, 2021 8:19:46 GMT -5
exactly my point. He has their enrollment going one way, and ours is going another way.
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Post by JoeFedorowicz on Jan 12, 2021 8:24:49 GMT -5
exactly my point. He has their enrollment going one way, and ours is going another way. I mean, the vast majority of schools saw a drop. And I'm not arguing against him. I don't think he'd take it. He's also a little older than I'd like. |
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Post by glorydays on Jan 12, 2021 9:26:25 GMT -5
exactly my point. He has their enrollment going one way, and ours is going another way. I mean, the vast majority of schools saw a drop. And I'm not arguing against him. I don't think he'd take it. He's also a little older than I'd like. Jesus!! As a 71er, let me say so is my wife..... |
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Post by GlitterBro #2 on Jan 12, 2021 9:38:28 GMT -5
He's also a little older than I'd like. He's 60. Not that old (says the guy who turns 50 this year). |
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Post by sidclassof69 on Jan 12, 2021 10:23:03 GMT -5
Numbers of enrollments is a very tough one to use as a criteria for choosing a President.Each school represents different challenges. ( Size, location, cost, attractions, etc)
IMO- The person with the best realistic vision for a school like La Salle( with it’s many challenges) would be the best choice.
The committee, which makes this decision, has a very difficult job ,ahead of them.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2021 0:28:14 GMT -5
I think a current university president will buy us time, but I don’t think is the best route for the university. Colleen got us thinking and doing things different. We need someone to piggy back off of that mentality, someone that knows and appreciates higher ed, but also knows and appreciates a successful business. College enrollment is not going up anytime soon. La Salle needs to again get creative in their approach. Something like bringing Chestnut Hill College or Arcadia in, partnering with trade schools for business degrees leading to entrepreneurial endeavors. A good university president can keep us afloat. A great (business) leader can springboard us in front of competition and move us up in the rankings (endowment, enrollment, graduates, etc.).
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Post by sweat83 on Jan 13, 2021 8:17:08 GMT -5
This is probably way out of left field, but what about Jay Wright? I realize he has absolutely no ties to La Salle other than Ash, but high profile Philly area guy that has absolutely no baggage. He looks a bit bored coaching these days.
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Post by JoeFedorowicz on Jan 13, 2021 8:19:42 GMT -5
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Post by MisterD on Jan 13, 2021 9:31:17 GMT -5
So a basketball coach who has already been on probation and hasn't won much of anything without his top assistant? No thanks.
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Post by theneumann64 on Jan 13, 2021 9:48:13 GMT -5
I figured we'd get to someone suggesting G, but Jay Wright took me off guard, I'll be honest.
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Post by explorers2013 on Jan 13, 2021 9:48:48 GMT -5
This might be the best string of posts I’ve seen in a long time lol
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Post by GlitterBro #2 on Jan 13, 2021 9:55:31 GMT -5
Usually it takes until at least the 2nd page for things to get completely bizarre here. Well done on accelerating it.
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Post by GlitterBro #2 on Jan 13, 2021 12:59:14 GMT -5
I figured we'd get to someone suggesting G, but Jay Wright took me off guard, I'll be honest. Would be too much of a pay cut for Jay. Martelli...on the other hand.... |
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Post by MisterD on Jan 13, 2021 13:23:02 GMT -5
You do wonder if St. Joseph's of PA might look to move on from Lange and consider some the top assistants from the best major programs.
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Post by sweat83 on Jan 13, 2021 14:17:38 GMT -5
So a basketball coach who has already been on probation and hasn't won much of anything without his top assistant? No thanks. Define "hasn't won much of anything". He's 58-18 without his top assistant. 1-1 in the only NCAA tournament that was played since Ash left. Recruiting violations that occurred over a decade and a half ago. Again...."recruiting violations". So you reunite him with his top assistant, and you bring instant credibility to the program. Within 5 years you'd have a Top 25 ranked La Salle Explorers playing in the grand spanking new "Wright Fieldhouse". Endowments, enrollment increase. Fundraising? No problem. Connections throughout the city and tri state area, let alone the country. It'd be a seamless transition for Jay. Just have him put together a diverse team, create a Vision, and go at it. I mean, isn't that what we all want? Or should we continue to scour the St. Vincent Universities of the world, and see if we can lure their top guy/gal away? |
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Post by theneumann64 on Jan 13, 2021 14:34:37 GMT -5
So a basketball coach who has already been on probation and hasn't won much of anything without his top assistant? No thanks. Define "hasn't won much of anything". He's 58-18 without his top assistant. 1-1 in the only NCAA tournament that was played since Ash left. Recruiting violations that occurred over a decade and a half ago. Again...."recruiting violations". So you reunite him with his top assistant, and you bring instant credibility to the program. Within 5 years you'd have a Top 25 ranked La Salle Explorers playing in the grand spanking new "Wright Fieldhouse". Endowments, enrollment increase. Fundraising? No problem. Connections throughout the city and tri state area, let alone the country. It'd be a seamless transition for Jay. Just have him put together a diverse team, create a Vision, and go at it. I mean, isn't that what we all want? Or should we continue to scour the St. Vincent Universities of the world, and see if we can lure their top guy/gal away? He's almost certainly trolling you. |
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Post by MisterD on Jan 13, 2021 14:37:20 GMT -5
1. Averaged more than double the number of losses in the two years post-Howard as the five years during Howard
2. Less NCAA tournament wins post-Howard than championships with Howard
3. The violations were not recruiting, unless there was another instance of probation I'm forgetting about
Unless he can hire Ash Howard as his vice president of the university, hard pass on Wright as president.
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