Whats the biggest challenge facing the Board of Trustees?
SA: The biggest challenge is how Dartmouth maintains its unique position in higher education and sustains its reputation for excellence in a very competitive environment. [There’s a lot of talk about whether the College is the same as it was 30 or 40 years ago, and from my standpoint that’s really not the appropriate question. The appropriate question is whether it’s as competitive and recognized for excellence as it once was while, at the same time, preserving those essential qualities that are unique to Dartmouth.] CW: What would you bring to the Board to help tackle this? SA: One thing that I would bring is a management background. I believe that the execution of policy is as important as the establishment of the policy itself. Ultimately, it’s important to know where we want to go, but what’s critical is getting there. CW: How has your relationship with Dartmouth changed since you graduated? SA: Because of the ROTC issue, I felt disenfranchised for a period of time. I thought that
