Being a president of a major land grant university is extraordinarily challenging, and in this case might be literally characterized as herding the cats, Wildcats that is! From academics, administration, and astronomy to zoonoses with shared governance that is expected, this is a leadership position that requires the patience of Job, the heart of a parent, the humility of Mother Theresa, the diplomacy of Benjamin Franklin, and at times, the wisdom of a god.
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Through innovation and relentless pursuit of best practices, our university continued to educate safely, our athletes successfully competed and equally important, our university, community and state directly benefited by Bobby’s leadership and sharing of university resources. Our Governor took notice and asked us to oversee the state response efforts, as did national organizations who recognized the unprecedented university, community and state teamwork. That teamwork continues today as an example of a leader with a vision who subordinated his own interests for the greater good of all.
'...the patience of Job, the heart of a parent, the humility of Mother Theresa, the diplomacy of Benjamin Franklin, and at times, the wisdom of a god.' He's a little late for April Fool's day.
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Carmona , sucking up to the powerful for 50 years…