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OT: Finalists for ISU President Named
- Thread starter Skippy
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The first one, Satterlee from bSu, was on campus yesterday. Some interesting perspective.
Acting as the institution’s primary fundraiser is another primary role a university president must fulfill, said Satterlee, adding that to accomplish that goal a president must create excitement for each specific donor so that “they will feel good about giving” money to ISU.
Asked about ISU’s financial stability as it relates to sources of revenue and the university’s small amount of bonding over the last decade, Satterlee said he would describe ISU as being underbonded.
“At some point there is a healthy amount of debt,” Satterlee said. “An objective view of your campus would say you underutilize that. But do not go out and get into bond debt for the sake of doing a project. Go out and get into bond debt when you have a physical and strategic masterplan.”
https://idahostatejournal.com/members/first-isu-president-candidate-visits-pocatello-idaho-falls-campuses/article_d2d4ed4b-1b2d-5735-ac35-9e323d9060ac.html
There are 2 other candidates (of the 5) who have extremely successful fundraising backgrounds.
Acting as the institution’s primary fundraiser is another primary role a university president must fulfill, said Satterlee, adding that to accomplish that goal a president must create excitement for each specific donor so that “they will feel good about giving” money to ISU.
Asked about ISU’s financial stability as it relates to sources of revenue and the university’s small amount of bonding over the last decade, Satterlee said he would describe ISU as being underbonded.
“At some point there is a healthy amount of debt,” Satterlee said. “An objective view of your campus would say you underutilize that. But do not go out and get into bond debt for the sake of doing a project. Go out and get into bond debt when you have a physical and strategic masterplan.”
https://idahostatejournal.com/members/first-isu-president-candidate-visits-pocatello-idaho-falls-campuses/article_d2d4ed4b-1b2d-5735-ac35-9e323d9060ac.html
There are 2 other candidates (of the 5) who have extremely successful fundraising backgrounds.
It wasn't mentioned specifically for athletics, but in the article about the arena in the Idaho State Journal earlier this year, Jeff Tingey alluded to a capital campaign in the planning stages. He said it could be something that is an option for fundraising.
Kent Tingey's question was mostly a softball lob to Woodworth-Ney, since she was getting hammered by other members of the faculty. She answered that she would get behind a capital campaign and seek capital projects. Phenicie, Borich and some others were there as well.
In the case of candidate Satterlee, I found it interesting that he thinks ISU is under bonded. Jeff has come out in the past and said that he doesn't want to bond for a new arena, and that might be his stance or that of the current university administration.
I'm mostly interested in the candidates' takes on things as they could affect athletics. I'm not necessarily behind anybody at this point It's long been beaten to death that Richard Bowen was very anti-athletics, so I wouldn't want another in that regard. Fundraising, be it for a new arena or something entirely different, is important.
Kent Tingey's question was mostly a softball lob to Woodworth-Ney, since she was getting hammered by other members of the faculty. She answered that she would get behind a capital campaign and seek capital projects. Phenicie, Borich and some others were there as well.
In the case of candidate Satterlee, I found it interesting that he thinks ISU is under bonded. Jeff has come out in the past and said that he doesn't want to bond for a new arena, and that might be his stance or that of the current university administration.
I'm mostly interested in the candidates' takes on things as they could affect athletics. I'm not necessarily behind anybody at this point It's long been beaten to death that Richard Bowen was very anti-athletics, so I wouldn't want another in that regard. Fundraising, be it for a new arena or something entirely different, is important.
SLCBengal
Active member
I don't mean to jump ahead, but Dr. Ricardo Azziz (who will be the last of the candidates to appear on campus), wrote a piece in 2014 regarding college athletics..
Dr. Ricardo Azzia: The Value of Collegiate Athletics
Dr. Ricardo Azzia: The Value of Collegiate Athletics
There is a terrific editorial in the Journal today by the Journal Board on ISU's situation and how the State Board must pick not just a president but a home run hire. It lists the issues impacting the university and the relationship with the community. It chastises to a degree the State Board and touches on athletics.
A very good read! Don't know if it is available on-line but it is in the print edition.
PBP
A very good read! Don't know if it is available on-line but it is in the print edition.
PBP
votb
Active member
Here's the editorial from the Idaho State Journal...
https://idahostatejournal.com/opini...cle_9cc19ce1-fcde-570b-b30f-8d99f842915c.html
https://idahostatejournal.com/opini...cle_9cc19ce1-fcde-570b-b30f-8d99f842915c.html
SLCBengal
Active member
Charles Wight, current president of Weber State, made the rounds today. During his leadership at Weber, he led a campaign which raised over $160M for different projects. He gave detail on creating and strengthening bridges with the university and community.
Like the other candidates, he had a graphic presentation to help people get to know him better. He apologized for all the purple in the pictures, and he promised to replace it all with orange if he's selected. :lol:
I believe Weber has been lucky to have him.
Like the other candidates, he had a graphic presentation to help people get to know him better. He apologized for all the purple in the pictures, and he promised to replace it all with orange if he's selected. :lol:
I believe Weber has been lucky to have him.
I have to say, just reading the Journal's coverage of Wight's presentation, I was impressed with his answers to difficult questions. Of course, this is just a tiny snippet of who the guy is, but he at least appears to be striking the right chords:
https://idahostatejournal.com/news/local/isu-president-finalist-talks-governance-enrollment-during-campus-visits/article_c8b57511-a0dd-5812-a873-106b22377799.html
https://idahostatejournal.com/news/local/isu-president-finalist-talks-governance-enrollment-during-campus-visits/article_c8b57511-a0dd-5812-a873-106b22377799.html
Irwin M. Fletcher
Active member
I watched Wight's presentation on Youtube last night. Pretty compelling candidate.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkG8VihS5vg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkG8VihS5vg
The last candidate, Dr. Robert "Don't call me Bob" Marley, visited today.
He has a proven track record in fundraising, including helping secure the largest single private donation while he was at Montana State ($50M). He acknowledged that there are some facilities at ISU which need some work, but he didn't specify which ones.
In an example about increasing graduation rates, he discussed college athletes. He said they generally have higher grad rates compared to the general student population.
Another quality candidate, as best I can tell.
https://idahostatejournal.com/members/last-isu-presidential-finalist-holds-open-forums-in-pocatello-idaho/article_bf90bd36-0b08-5345-a31c-c9918cdedc95.html
He has a proven track record in fundraising, including helping secure the largest single private donation while he was at Montana State ($50M). He acknowledged that there are some facilities at ISU which need some work, but he didn't specify which ones.
In an example about increasing graduation rates, he discussed college athletes. He said they generally have higher grad rates compared to the general student population.
Another quality candidate, as best I can tell.
https://idahostatejournal.com/members/last-isu-presidential-finalist-holds-open-forums-in-pocatello-idaho/article_bf90bd36-0b08-5345-a31c-c9918cdedc95.html
boisebengal
Active member
It certainly seems like Dr. Wight would be the favorite to lead the university, when you look at his wealth of experience he's had at Weber. But why would he want to be president at ISU after holding the same position at Weber? Looks like a lateral move to me.
boisebengal said:
It sounds like Wight is looking for a new challenge and Weber and ISU are very different institutions.
While ISU has many challenges that Weber does not have, particularly community support and enrollment, ISU does offer something different because of the emphasis on graduate school, # of campus locations, and unique statewide role.
