Survey Results Public

7/31/2019 Survey Results Public

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New CSU Chancellor

1. How important do you think it is for the next CSU Chancellor to have the following

background and experience requirements?

Extremely

ImportantImportant

Somewhat

Important

Not

Important

Rating

Average

Response

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Earned doctorate or terminal degree

in an academic field of study

taught at the California State

University

55.5% (789) 25.3% (360) 10.5% (149) 8.7% (124) 3.28 1,422

Academic credentials for a tenured,

full professor67.0% (956) 22.1% (315) 7.9% (113) 3.0% (43) 3.53 1,427

Excellence in teaching, research,

and creative activity66.2% (939) 25.3% (359) 6.6% (94) 1.9% (27) 3.56 1,419

Proven record of public higher

education leadership

73.1%

(1,041)20.6% (294) 4.4% (62) 1.9% (27) 3.65 1,424

Professional experience as a CEO,

or similar, in the private sector7.0% (98) 13.8% (194) 24.8% (350) 54.4% (767) 1.73 1,409

Demonstrated success in

fundraising35.3% (499) 41.0% (580) 17.8% (251) 5.9% (83) 3.06 1,413

Commitment to shared governance87.5%

(1,242)10.3% (146) 1.5% (22) 0.7% (10) 3.85 1,420

Commitment to the collective

bargaining process

85.9%

(1,222)10.6% (151) 2.6% (37) 0.9% (13) 3.81 1,423

Success in advocacy to legislators

and other elected leaders on behalf

of public higher education

84.2%

(1,197)13.9% (198) 1.4% (20) 0.5% (7) 3.82 1,422

Success in fostering university-

corporate partnerships24.2% (342) 36.3% (514) 24.9% (352) 14.6% (207) 2.70 1,415

Success in building university-

community partnerships55.5% (789) 34.7% (493) 8.3% (118) 1.5% (21) 3.44 1,421

What OTHER background and experience requirements should the next CSU Chancellor have?

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2. What are the values or traits we should look for in our next Chancellor?

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Response

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Commitment to academic freedom85.8%

(1,190)12.7% (176) 1.1% (15) 0.4% (6) 3.84 1,387

Commitment to public service 61.6% (848) 30.7% (423) 6.6% (91) 1.1% (15) 3.53 1,377

Belief in the importance of quality

public higher education

94.4%

(1,306)5.2% (72) 0.2% (3) 0.2% (3) 3.94 1,384

Commitment to the mission of the

California State University, as laidout in the states Master Plan for

Higher Education

74.7%(1,029)

17.7% (244) 5.3% (73) 2.3% (32) 3.65 1,378

Commitment to maintaining and

improving the quality of education

at the CSU.

93.5%

(1,296)6.1% (85) 0.1% (2) 0.2% (3) 3.93 1,386

Commitment to keeping education

affordable at the CSU.

76.3%

(1,057)17.7% (245) 4.5% (62) 1.6% (22) 3.69 1,386

Commitment to continuing thedirection of the previous chancellor.

2.9% (40) 2.3% (32) 10.0% (138) 84.8%(1,169)

1.23 1,379

Ability to build community support

for public higher education

76.2%

(1,055)20.8% (288) 2.2% (30) 0.8% (11) 3.72 1,384

Dedication to diversity 58.2% (804) 27.4% (378) 10.1% (139) 4.4% (61) 3.39 1,382

Dedication to transparency82.3%

(1,134)15.2% (209) 1.7% (24) 0.8% (11) 3.79 1,378

Strong political connections 14.2% (195) 42.9% (588) 30.2% (414) 12.7% (174) 2.59 1,371

Strong local and/or statewide

community connections30.5% (422) 44.3% (613) 20.1% (278) 5.1% (71) 3.00 1,384

Desire to expand the use of

technology for instruction15.6% (215) 32.3% (445) 31.7% (437) 20.4% (282) 2.43 1,379

What OTHER values or traits should the next CSU Chancellor have?

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3. Which CSU Campus are you affiliated with?

ResponsePercent

ResponseCount

Bakersfield 2.3% 32

Channel Islands 2.0% 28

Chico 3.5% 48

Dominguez 1.8% 25

East Bay 3.6% 49

Fresno 4.6% 63

Fullerton 7.3% 101

Humboldt 3.6% 50

Los Angeles 3.6% 50

Long Beach 10.2% 141

Maritime 0.2% 3

Monterey 6.2% 86

Northridge 4.9% 67

Pomona 4.6% 63

Sacramento 5.0% 69

San Bernardino 3.6% 49

San Diego 5.9% 81

San Francisco 6.0% 83

San Jose 9.6% 133

San Marcos 2.8% 38


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Page 2, Q1. How important do you think it is for the next CSU Chancellor to have the following background andexperience requirements?

1 A vision of what a public university should be. Commitment to maintainingstudent access and the public mission of the CSU.

Jun 18, 2012 10:09 AM

2 Experience with Politics and Higher Education Jun 16, 2012 4:20 PM

3 Understand the CSU's role in California which is very different from other stateuniversities.

Jun 16, 2012 2:00 PM

4 Experience working with ASI programs and students. Jun 16, 2012 12:47 PM

5 I feel that nonviolent communication technique is essential as well as a highdegree of cooperation in brining in local business to supply quality andnourishing food for us to eat. It is ridiculous that we have to drive off campus toany type of healthy nutrition. If the Chancellor doesn't eat in the food halls thenthey shouldn't be allowed to govern the university system like a corporation. I'mfrustrated and angered to see that the university system is being run by acorporation rather than a truly free educational system.

Jun 15, 2012 10:15 PM

6 make university tuition cheapper Jun 15, 2012 8:55 PM

7 Background in public education and he/she should not be a wealthy CEO. Theyshould show some experience in working with higher education and maybe alittle of government work. I would also like it if governor Jerry Brown appointedhim/her.

Jun 15, 2012 11:16 AM

8 The CSU Chancellor should be able to demonstrate a well understanding of theneeds from students at each school campus.

Jun 14, 2012 8:45 PM

9 Commitment to higher education and effective negotiation to lowering studentfees, providing sufficient class sizes, and overall commitment to the qualityeducation of students. NOT running the CSU system like a business.

Jun 14, 2012 5:23 PM

10 Commitment to the CSU system and students through work and partnershipswith California Universities.

Jun 14, 2012 3:31 PM

11 Specifically, s/he needs to embody the characteristics of respect for ALLstakeholders: students, faculty, staff and community, as well as provideexcellence in communication and its hallmark: listening. To me, from work ontwo committees between my campus and the Sonoma State campus, I havefound that the former Provost at Sonoma State incorporates these qualities --name is Eduardo M. Ochoa. Dr. Ochoa possesses vital qualities for effectiveleadership; he is alert to leading with intelligence, collectivity and genuineinterest in all aspects of the "system" and its people.

Jun 14, 2012 1:49 PM

12 I would like a Chancellor who will hear and understand the students issues ifthere are any. Someone who is going to be involved with the students they are

governing

Jun 14, 2012 1:34 PM

13 Diversity Component, Multicultural Competency, Well-rounded experience orunderstanding of various key roles on CSU campuses (career and collegecounselors, janitorial, front desk assistants, Hall Directors, etc)

Jun 14, 2012 1:02 PM

14 Be able to present a positive supportive face representing the faculty, staff and Jun 14, 2012 12:07 PM


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15 I would go beyond a commitment to shared governance to say "a reputation fortransparency and accountability culminating into a collaborative approach toproblem-solving."

Jun 14, 2012 12:07 PM

16 A background in standing up for schools should be considered a high priority. Jun 14, 2012 11:13 AM

17 commitment to diversity and to supporting low income, local students in themission areas of the universities; prioritizes teaching excellence

Jun 14, 2012 9:36 AM

18 The next CSU chancellor should have a proven reputation of being selfless.They should be concerned with the needs of the university and the betterment ofthe students opportunities. They should be less concerned of how the Universitywill provide for them.

Jun 14, 2012 1:37 AM

19 Humility. Simple and down to earth. Not greedy. Jun 13, 2012 11:41 PM

20 ETHICS! Children in the CSU system would give the chancellor an important

perspective that would make sure they advocate for students.COMMUNICATION SKILLS (conflict resolution skills/experience would be aplus).

Jun 13, 2012 10:08 PM

21 A person who understands the budget crisis and wants to find ways to help lowincome individuals,such as myself, become successful students and have careergoals.

Jun 13, 2012 7:21 PM

22 He or she should be able to demonstrate that he/she is fully committed tostudents, and not just the money. Chancellor Reed ignores the needs of hisstudent population, making silly excuses about the budget cuts. I would like moreopen communication between the community and the administration.

Jun 13, 2012 7:05 PM

23 New Leader - - must be committed to downsize all "cabinet" positions atChancellors office AND at every CSU administrative unit. We do not need to becopy cats to the structure of the United States of America. In this economictime- there should be NO administrative staff building unless the position relatesto directly to students, instructional technology and/or fundraising. Need to bemuch more aligned with the thinking and action of Silicon Valley and the moversand shakers of LA. All that was evident and hidden in the previousadministration should not be sought after, allowed, or hidden again in the newadministration. The CSU currently has a reputation of being too big and poorlymanaged. What happened to California being a leader in education?

Jun 13, 2012 5:46 PM

24 Commitment to CSU values regarding discrimination Jun 13, 2012 5:17 PM

25 Preference will always be given to a candidate who has not only attended

university, but been a faculty member (within the CSU system a bonus). Otherqualities include advocacy for student's rights and the historical aims, intentionsand purpose of higher education - to pass on knowledge to the new generation,rather than foster partnerships with corporate organizations. It is far moreinspiring to us as a generation and fruitful for the society to promote a culture oflearning and make an investment in the students rather than corporations that

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can sustain themselves without the additional income flow coming fromeducation.

26 Someone who is genuine and in it for the good of all and not for profit or greed. Jun 13, 2012 4:14 PM

27 Working directly with STUDENTS affected by the potential decisions he/she maybe making.

Jun 13, 2012 3:31 PM

28 Successful and proven Businesses mind that can portray what we desire highereducation to be. This would allow for people to be better trained for the _real_career world.

Jun 13, 2012 3:25 PM

29 I would LOVE to see a CSU Chancellor who is "enjoying" their job, rather thansomeone who is just doing a job. Someone with a heart who loves education,people, and can move this CSU forward in the right direction. Is their such aperson available for this job?

Jun 13, 2012 2:52 PM

30 Knowing college students need tuition go down, the higher it goes up the morestudents drop out

Jun 13, 2012 2:17 PM

31 Someone that actually cares about supporting the students, faculty, and staffinstead of only him/herself and those individuals in the higher administrativepositions!

Jun 13, 2012 2:05 PM

32 Former CSU campus president Jun 13, 2012 1:43 PM

33 The ability to recall what it is like to be a student facing increased tuition, feesand related expenses and not be a greedy bastard who gives themselves raiseswhile everyone else pays the price for it.

Jun 13, 2012 1:19 PM

34 Understanding Mission Statment at CSUMB Jun 13, 2012 1:18 PM

35 A chancellor that cares about affordability. Someone that cares about creatingresponsible, caring and educated leaders in our community.

Jun 13, 2012 1:07 PM

36 University-corporate relations kept at a minimal, with a strong focus onuniversity-community relations.

Jun 13, 2012 12:43 PM

37 A proven commitment to publicly funded, accessible, high quality publiceducation for all who want it.

Jun 13, 2012 12:28 PM

38 New CSU Chancellor should have experienced the negative consequences ofbudget cuts first-hand to assure they realize the negative impact on students.

Jun 13, 2012 12:15 PM

39 A coherent vision of the future for the CSU which preserves the best of its historyand mission yet allows for growth and development according to CA needs and

interests (not limited to economic, but which includes needs and interestspertaining to an educated populace, good citizens, and ethical participants in anincreasingly challenging social, political, ecological, and economic environment).

Jun 13, 2012 9:49 AM

40 A serious international background. Having lived and worked abroad will makehim/her more fit to govern our institution with an open minded and eclecticattitudes.

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41 Fiscal responsibility. A pair of balls. Willing to accept half of what chancellorshave made recently at similar schools. Open access to visits. Someone whohas never made more than 50K for any given year in their life.

Jun 12, 2012 9:36 PM

42 actually be for the students and not just say it, take a pay cut and cut all thepresident's salaries and use that money for classes.

Jun 12, 2012 7:56 PM

43 They need to have experience in operating both during boom times andrecessions. The economy can fluctuate over the course of time and the state of iteffects the environment of the university in terms of funding, etc. I think.

Jun 12, 2012 5:55 PM

44 The CSU Chancellor should absolutely come from within the CSU system. Jun 12, 2012 4:29 PM

45 Demonstrated record of being transparent with the faculty and other constituentsregarding how decisions are made with regard to budget cuts across the boardwhich will affect everyone, though necessarily at the same level of intensity andseverity.

Jun 12, 2012 3:43 PM

46 Very knowledgeable and proactive in the financial issues that CSU students face

during their CSU experience.

Jun 12, 2012 2:17 PM

47 academic credentials in administration of higher education! Jun 12, 2012 1:50 PM

48 Fair and ethical practices. SelfLESS acts of salary raises versus tuition hikes. Jun 12, 2012 1:28 PM

49 Advocate for more financial aid and less over spending just to raise tuition costs.Advocate more cost saving measures other than raising tuition as well as cuttingteachers salaries since it it the top administration that makes the most money

Jun 12, 2012 12:45 PM

50 She or he should always put students first, even if that means taking asignificantly smaller paycheck. She or he should help the universities raisemoney to LOWER TUITION and provide instructors with enough money to buysupplies, including chalk (there is a drastic and embarrassing shortage). She orhe should care about the students and watch over them almost like a parent.She or he should cut out unnecessary expenditures so that students can affordto go to school. WE ARE THE FUTURE AND WE NEED FINANCIALASSISTANCE. Also, the next Chancellor should nurture alliances with nearbybusinesses so that students will have a better chance of getting local jobs.

Jun 12, 2012 12:43 PM

51 Deep and thorough understanding of public higher education, its history and rolein the United States. Experience with community- and coalition-building. Abilityto make decisions and build consensus, but not necessarily make decisionssolely by consensus. Ability to envision the future of California's highereducation system as part of the future of California. Ability to communicate welland govern with transparency. A person who is an ally of faculty, not anadversary. Ability to admit mistakes and learn from mistakes. Good sense of

humor.

Jun 12, 2012 12:23 AM

52 Fixed service period (like only 5 year term, no repeat - if water stays, it decays).Common sense. Ethical person (e.g., No dollar used for personal matters, Noself-raise his/her salary while faculties are frozen, no-raise at all for alladminstrator such as chancellor, president, dean, etc. - serve it by fame, not by

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money, serve it for the country, not for his/her fame only, and so on.). Yearlyregular discussions with young and experienced faculties in various campuses.Democratic (If many say no, it is not reasonable). Fire any dean or president whoare legally sued or several times (like maximum allowance 10 times in hisperiod) - if too many, he/she is problematic in leadership. Some deans arespending their lives for fighting with faculties for the entire period - no gain for theuniversity, faculties and students except such a dean. No more than 5 year-termfor a dean, president, and chancellor - change frequently.

53 A strong commitment to providing an affordable, quality education to lower- andmiddle-income California students, and a strong commitment to CSU's mission.

Jun 11, 2012 7:08 PM

54 The chancellor should not be hired as a "good old boy/girl" or as part of a rewardfor support for legislators etc. Ex chancellor Reed is going back to Florida!!!

Jun 11, 2012 5:16 PM

55 A commitment to restore the Master Plan, updating it of course for the 21stcentury.

Jun 11, 2012 4:49 PM

56 Firsthand experience dealing with marginalized communities. Jun 11, 2012 2:35 PM

57 The next Chancellor should demonstrate an interdisciplinary knowledge of theimportance of university education; the Chancellor should have anunderstanding for the complexity of the relationships between students, facultyand staff, and the greater culture in which we function. The Chancellor must seehim/herself as a tireless advocate for our universities, our faculty/staff, and ourstudents. The next Chancellor must demonstrate and champion the core valuesand beliefs that once made the CSU the most respected of all universitysystems. The Chancellor should expect to return us to that status.

Jun 11, 2012 2:35 PM

58 Committed to STUDENTS! Jun 11, 2012 12:40 PM

59 PhD in an academic field and not an EdD dagree. Jun 11, 2012 12:26 PM

60 Commitment to transparency. Aversion to double-dealing, such as keepingdecisions documents in draft form and using them as the basis for action toavoid open records requirements regarding sharing information.

Jun 11, 2012 10:33 AM

61 Unhappily, our next chancellor will be selected by the Board of Trustees wheredominance by far right wing ideologues will insure that we get a neo-con twit whowill mindlessly push the privatizing of public education wherein the only focus ofCSU will be generating profit for the trans-national corporate interests that havepurchased our state and national legislatures with "campaign" contributions, i.e.,legalized bribes.

Jun 11, 2012 10:11 AM

62 The next Chancellor should be home grown so they understand the budget crisisand local populations needs and demands. By bringing an outsider in, we will be

at a disadvantage because they will not be as familiar with the education climatein CA.

Jun 11, 2012 9:28 AM

63 commitment to diversity and to equal access to higher education Jun 11, 2012 8:26 AM

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65 A soul would be nice Jun 10, 2012 1:45 PM

66 Being a listener And a communicator who values the faculty voice. Jun 10, 2012 1:23 PM

67 Classroom teaching and administrative---university president or provost. Jun 10, 2012 10:21 AM

68 Strong political savvy Jun 10, 2012 10:00 AM

69 Someone who does not see faculty as the enemy. Jun 10, 2012 5:41 AM

70 The candidate should have experiences (as a student or a faculty member) in anon-PhD granting public university.

Jun 10, 2012 5:08 AM

71 not be a dick Jun 9, 2012 8:33 PM

72 Integrity. A clear sense that public education is a public good, not a private good,and not a money-making scheme. A belief that education is a privilege, ratherthan an entitlement, and must be earned by students' efforts. Not everyonedeserves to enter or stay in college. Everyone deserves a chance to meet the

entrance/matriculation criteria, but there must be standards. Students are notdollar signs and should not be retained if they are failing to meet standards. Weseem to have lost sense of this in some misguided attempt at equality. Quality ofscholarship has become diluted as professors are pressured to inflate grades inthe name of retention (which is tied to the monetization of the system). Also, weneed to keep sight of the need for a balance between STEM and Liberal Artssubjects. Also a new Chancellor should be highly aware of shifting demographicand industry trends, particularly in terms of technology, globalization,gamification of learning, online learning becoming a killer app that divests theuniversity system of its value, etc. I would rather see a savvy futurist who hasstrong integrity even with relatively little higher education experience in the rolethan another traditionally-minded, politician type who plans to play union gamesand keep pouring new wine in old bottles. The world is changing fast and the

public universities are going to be obsolete very soon if they don't get ahead ofthe wave. We can't afford an old-school thinker at the helm.

Jun 9, 2012 2:58 PM

73 He or she should have demonstrated his/her understanding of and respect forcultural diversity as well as for the diversity to be found among the campuscultures in the CSU system. One size does not fit all. The new chancellor shouldalso have clearly demonstrated his/her commitment to the stated mission of theCSU, putting that before any personal agenda for the system.

Jun 9, 2012 12:14 PM

74 The next CSU Chancellor must be a visionary with strong creative skills,andshould take on the mission that higher education is a top priority. He/she mustalso acknowledge that a college/university education should be affordable forall,and not only for those who are wealthy and can afford the ever-increasingcosts for tuition.

Jun 9, 2012 11:48 AM

75 Strong interest in advocating for the faculty. Strong interest in graduateeducation and research.

Jun 9, 2012 10:51 AM

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77 Loyalty to the faculty for whom the chancellor serves. Jun 9, 2012 8:42 AM

78 Communication, budget Jun 9, 2012 6:14 AM

79 By far the single most important requirement is that the chancellor has been atenured faculty member at a TEACHING-ORIENTED college, preferably theCSU. This will ensure familiarity as well as alignment with the primary mission ofthe CSU, which is educating students. It will also ensure understanding of what itmeans to be a tenured/tenure-track faculty member, in order to avoidunreasonable requests (such as teaching just one more class section for free).

Jun 8, 2012 11:45 PM

80 Not an old crank Jun 8, 2012 8:55 PM

81 Open mind and desire to learn from other institutions worldwide. We need a CSUthat is less focused only on the same old ways of doing things. We need a leaderwho will find things the faculty, staff and administrators can work together on, notsomeone who seeks to divide. There a plenty of tough problems for us to rollour sleeves up to solve. Enough fighting each other.

Jun 8, 2012 8:31 PM

82 Ability to delegate. Be a leader not a micro-manager. Former faculty member. Jun 8, 2012 5:49 PM

83 Experience communicating with public & the media. Jun 8, 2012 4:58 PM

84 Understand the socio-economic stance on each campus in relations to the stateand federal climate.

Jun 8, 2012 4:58 PM

85 Be in touch with 21st Century teaching and learning pedagogy. Have anunderstanding of what students today need in order to be competitive forgraduate schools or the job market. Understand that faculty, like any otheremployee, need to be respected and compensated appropriately for the workthey do.

Jun 8, 2012 3:20 PM

86 The leader of a public university's main concern should be for the welfare of thestudents, faculty, and staff. We do not want, nor should our university suffer,another leader more concerned for the interests of the top administrators,already over paid and at best a peripheral part of a university, than for theuniversities core components, its students and faculty. Another incompetent,greedy leader like Charles Reed will only exacerbate the discontent that facultyand students feel toward our administration.

Jun 8, 2012 1:07 PM

87 Commitment to the primacy of strongly supporting tenured and ongoingsuccessful hiring of tenure track faculty as a necessary part of student success.

Jun 8, 2012 12:19 PM

88 As to the CEO or proven education leadership questions -- NEITHER is anindicator of how competent someone will be, so it comes down to the individual.Look for drive and a driving ambition to be the chancellor that got the CSU back

on track providing a quality teaching education at tuition rates as they wereabout in the year 2000.

Jun 8, 2012 12:13 PM

89 The Chancellor must be a "bridge builder." Without giving up his authority anddecision making responsibility he must be able to constructively dialogue withthe many stakeholders in higher education. The issues are so complex it will

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take someone who is able to accomplish this. Because of the complexity, it willtake all stakeholders to engage in a conversation that will lead to a sustainablesolution. All the the parties are alienated from each other in the currentdiscussion. Effective and meaningful dialogue takes time, trust, and patience.Without this kind of process a "stalemate' or a chain reaction of unintendedconsequences will begin. A "stalemate" in the discussion, or one party exertingits will over the other parties wil only introduce more acrimony into theconversation. Soon the "free and powerful will of the economy" will make thechoices for us if we do not make them ourselves.

90 While I don't believe it's necessary for the new chancellor to possess all of thehands-on experience in this list, I think whoever is chosen should have familiaritywith it, ideally working knowledge of it, and commitment to it.

Jun 8, 2012 11:22 AM

91 someone who is committed to being a leader and sees themself as part of acommunity NOT simply a CEO

Jun 8, 2012 11:20 AM

92 Respects faculty. Has a teaching history. Jun 8, 2012 10:00 AM

93 Must be committed to California's higher education!!!! Please... no privatizers,corporatists, or shills for deliverology.

Jun 8, 2012 9:47 AM

94 good sense of humor, willing to meet with students, parents, any teacher fromK-12, to communtiy colleges.

Jun 8, 2012 9:36 AM

95 CSU Chancellor's first and most important priority must be the education ofCalifornia's citizens and future work force.

Jun 8, 2012 8:55 AM

96 at least some interest in campus sustainability initiatives. Jun 8, 2012 8:53 AM

97 Someone who is willing to create student scholarships with half of her salary todemonstrate the depth of her commitment to student success.

Jun 8, 2012 7:35 AM

98 skills in transparency and open communication based on Ghandian principals,committment to the educational mission statement of California, experience inworking with working class and low income communities and individuals andabilities to empathisize with diverse life experiences.

Jun 8, 2012 7:06 AM

99 I want an earned doctorate in a serious academic discipline, that is, noteducation or whatever Reed had.

Jun 8, 2012 6:45 AM

100 Strong community service understanding. Jun 8, 2012 12:25 AM

101 We need a chancellor that is interested in education instead of making money forhimself and his "friends." These are challenging times for education. Thechancellor needs to understand that when faculty are given support for their

research, the educational experience is enriched and the institution maintainstouch with current methods, scientific findings, and the academic literature. Ourfaculty has been abused and exhausted with nonproductive demands ofadministrative people who are incompetent and need to justify their existence bymaking faculty do meaningless tasks.

Jun 8, 2012 12:23 AM

102 Proven commitment to making higher education accessible to as many students Jun 7, 2012 11:33 PM


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in the state as possible. Experience of 5 or more years working full time as auniversity lecturer. (Ok, less realistic, but very important.)

103 Collaborative Leadership Style Jun 7, 2012 11:11 PM

104 We need a chancellor who is willing to advocate for the students and representthe students as it should be, and now it must be. It is extremely important thatour new chancellor listens to the demands of the students and tries to abide asclose as possible to those demands. Realistically, some demands might not bemet, but for those that can it imperative that the new chancellor works alongstudents to find a resolution. Also, please find a chancellor that will minimizetuition rise or a least halt it.

Jun 7, 2012 10:53 PM

105 The corporate model where the CEO barks orders down the hierarchy is not aviable model for CSU, and its Chancellor must realize that. The Chancellorshould respect the autonomy of faculty, and their need for support (vs. authority).

Jun 7, 2012 10:52 PM

106 -Personable and assertive advocate for the csu system -proven track record ofbuilding a significant endowment The next chancellor needs to know how to

raise money for a system that is growing less and less reliant on state funding- atrend that will continue for the forseeable future

Jun 7, 2012 8:56 PM

107 A clear record of satisfied employees. Jun 7, 2012 8:37 PM

108 ideally, they would be the first in their family to have gone to college Jun 7, 2012 6:46 PM

109 Proof of respect for and/or support of collective bargaining entities. Jun 7, 2012 6:16 PM

110 The CSU Chancellor need to have experience in OUR community in California.He needs to understand that Californians care about the well-being of all themembers of our communities, not about CEO's, businesses and big fat bonuses.

Jun 7, 2012 5:54 PM

111 Be an advocated for democratic university system; experience in activism foreducation

Jun 7, 2012 5:12 PM

112 An academic background, not a "professional studies" (education, PE, business,etc) background. Somwone who truly understands what we have to do aseducators.

Jun 7, 2012 5:04 PM

113 The CSU Chancellor should share and value the ideals of public highereducation vs. the ideals of business. The CSU should not be thought of as a bigbusiness.

Jun 7, 2012 4:22 PM

114 A good record regarding supporting Faculty Research and Creative activities,understanding and commitment to higher education as an essential componentof a developed nation. Fostering education that encourages personal growth and

global citizens rather than "customers". Understanding that a University has acompletely different mission than a Corporation -which is driven primarily byprofit. Commitment to demand more support for Public Education and a strongadvocacy of Education as a key element to a better and more equitable future forCalifornia.

Jun 7, 2012 4:08 PM

115 The Chancellor should have at least 20 years full-time teaching experience at a Jun 7, 2012 3:39 PM


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teaching canned online courses). Lastly, while I do think it is somewhat importantthat the person come out of the CSU system, I DO feel that the person shouldhave worked in a public higher ed system similar to ours. I strongly feel that theCSU system itself has many qualified, talented folks who are committed tostudent success and learning, access to affordable education, who aresupportive of transparent processes, and support and work with faculty to enactreasonable contracts. We need someone who will work with everyone to makethe CSU the strong system it once was and can be. Someone who is in this foronly him or herself or only a select few on the top pay scales will only spelldisaster for our system. Thank you for reading.

121 Success in dealing with the needs of diverse populations. Jun 7, 2012 2:41 PM

122 The next CSU Chancellor should have a distinguished record of collaborationwith and support for faculty.

Jun 7, 2012 2:15 PM

123 A commitment to diversity. Experience as a leader who knows how to, and iscommitted to building effective teams and communities. Someone who can cutout the huge bureaucratic mess that is strangling the morale, productivity, and

effectiveness of the CSU.

Jun 7, 2012 2:07 PM

124 Honesty and a willingness to be transparent. A busy background as opposed toeducation. We need someone who understands how to run a big business andnot politician. An understanding of how important the faculty membership in ternsif delivering a product (students) who are equipped with the tools to besuccessfull in the real world.

Jun 7, 2012 1:35 PM

125 Experience in academic administration with a transparent record of acollaborative rather than adversarial relationship with faculty and staff;demonstrated record of placing quality education of students first; demonstratedqualities such as ability to compromise and common sense, both of which aregoing to be even more important at present. Please, someone who has

dedicated their life to quality education rather than to the corporate mentality ofmoney being an end in itself.

Jun 7, 2012 1:31 PM

126 As above, should have the skills, training and background to have earned a fullprofessorship in her or his field, and excelled as a faculty/researcher. The LASTthing we need is a corporate CEO type, bizzness model chancellor.

Jun 7, 2012 1:21 PM

127 We do not want a chancellor or a president of another university or a college. Jun 7, 2012 12:39 PM

128 proven record of working with diversity and within multiethnic institutions Jun 7, 2012 12:26 PM

129 Demonstrated success in capturing extramural research funding. Jun 7, 2012 12:09 PM

130 A demonstrated commitment to public higher education. Jun 7, 2012 12:03 PM

131 A proven commitment and leadership in advocating for public higher education,rather than private higher education. A cautious, and studied approach toincorporating technology into higher education.

Jun 7, 2012 11:50 AM

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he/ she would be qualified to make appropriate decisions regarding faculty.

133 It is important that the next CSU Chancellor has had extensive experience as anover worked and underpaid tenured professor in a state system that supportsunderprivileged students.

Jun 7, 2012 11:29 AM

134 Should have a teaching background, even if years ago. Jun 7, 2012 11:24 AM

135 Demonstrated commitment to diversity. Ability to articulate CSUneeds/goals/programs to multiple audiences.

Jun 7, 2012 11:24 AM

136 Willingness to let faculty guide curricular decisions. No more "Early Start" shitshoved down our throats.

Jun 7, 2012 10:58 AM

137 Should be a strong advocate for students, teachers and staff. Jun 7, 2012 10:47 AM

138 One caveat about being a CEO in the private sector; I think it is very importantthat he NOT be from the private sector or have demonstrated a privatesector/corporate mindset. The problem with Higher Ed., in my opinion, is the

same thing that is wrong with Healthcare; the obsession over thinking of it as amoney making enterprise, such that the people are forgotten in lieu of the moneyto be made at the student's expense.

Jun 7, 2012 10:42 AM

139 In addition to having the *credentials* to qualify as a faculty member, I stronglybelieve the Chancellor should have extensive experience *in the classroom*.Between them, Chancellors Reed and Munitz appear to have had less teachingexperience -- none of which is recent -- than most very junior tenure-line faculty,and far less than most lecturers. Consequently, neither of them is aware ofmany fundamental issues and problems with which students and faculty mustcontend.

Jun 7, 2012 10:39 AM

140 Openness, commitment to democratic process, student-centered. Jun 7, 2012 10:33 AM

141 I would rather see someone be promoted who is already in the system, someonewhose presence displays not just knowledge of the system but also commitmentto it. I would like to see someone who is willing to commit to a modestcompensation package with raises tied to faculty and staff raises. If we don't geta raise, neither do they. Ever.

Jun 7, 2012 10:25 AM

142 A person with a constructive vision for the future. Desiring to work with thefaculty in setting realistic and acheivable goals. A person willing to visit theschools for the purpose of interacting with the faculty and receiving theirfeesback and their questions. We all need to be committed to the sams goalsand to work together.

Jun 7, 2012 10:16 AM

143 An engaging style that communicates true concern for the faculty, students, and

the mission of the CSU system.

Jun 7, 2012 10:10 AM

144 Shows respect for faculty. Jun 7, 2012 10:09 AM

145 A fundamental belief and strong commitment to the ideals and importance ofhigher education. A fundamental belief that higher education should be availablefor ALL individuals, including low income and those from diverse ethnic and

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cultural backgrounds. A fundamental belief that the university curriculumofferings must be comprised of diverse content and subject areas, includingsocial sciences as well as business, economics, technology, etc. A fundamentalbelief in and ability to foster collaborative relationships with ALL segments of thecommunity. A fundamental belief that university leadership is in PARTNERSHIPWITH faculty and all employees at all levels of the institution. A fundamentalbelief in maintaining OPEN COMMUNICATION at all times, and action to proveit. A commitment,dedication and skill to heal all devisiveness and distrustbetween the leadership and all others. Lastly, a fundamental belief in promotingand sustaining the principles of democracy, NOT capitolism!!!!!

146 Most important--commitment to student learning Jun 7, 2012 9:58 AM

147 I would support a chancellor that had good financial skills - understood budgetswell and was prudent with funds. Commitment to shared governance, experienceas an excellent faculty member, and proven excellence in advocacy are myhighest priorities for a chancellor.

Jun 7, 2012 9:50 AM

148 It would be good if there's a record of dealing fairly and honorably with people,

and a record of keeping commitments.

Jun 7, 2012 9:49 AM

149 A humanistic approach to Administration. We need a conscious human being! Jun 7, 2012 9:47 AM

150 Multicultural competence with multilingual skills highly desireable. Member of afaculty union and a faculty member at one time. Demonstrated commitment todiversifying faculty, staff, administrators in the university system with national,domestic minorities including Latinos, African Americans and Asians, andwomen and LGBT. Diversity should be reflect state and local communitiesmeaning that white women should not be the only ones to be used to fill"minority" slots.

Jun 7, 2012 9:41 AM

151 Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to fully integrating diversity issues

into curriculum, student services, recruitment and retention of faculty/staff, anduniversity-community partnerships. This is essential for leadership of the CSUsystem, given its diverse population of students, staff, and faculty.

Jun 7, 2012 9:28 AM

152 1) Preference for being a former member (or leader) of a labor union. 2) Strongtrack record for working to increase diversity within and across domains. 3)Proven track record of positive diverse faculty and student recommendationsthat speak to a committment to quality higher education, to students with a deepunderstanding of their plights/struggles, to transparency/accountability, to sharedgovernance, and to a deep belief in the California Master Plan.

Jun 7, 2012 9:23 AM

153 Diversity awareness, interest in supportin both tenured and non tenured .Awareness of needs of students and families.

Jun 7, 2012 9:21 AM

154 Passion and vision about the role of higher education in global society.Someone who presents a balance between business and corporate needs inhigher ed and the aesthetic value or learning deeply for personal growth.

Jun 7, 2012 8:53 AM

155 Less self-interest; more accessibility and willingness to work cooperatively toresolve issues.

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156 Extensive familiarity with California legislative procedures and politics. Jun 7, 2012 8:39 AM

157 I would put advocacy on behalf of the system at the top of the list. Jun 7, 2012 8:28 AM

158 All of these qualities are very important. The ability to fund raise is moreimportant in the current fiscal climate now than in past years. It would help if thechancellor could leap tall buildings in a single bound.

Jun 7, 2012 8:10 AM

159 Selflessness. Missionary zeal. Willingness to sign on for lower than expectedpay in order to demonstrate shared sacrifice in difficult times. Charisma.

Jun 7, 2012 8:08 AM

160 Have integrity, grit, a sense of fairness, a shared vision for the future of the CSU Jun 7, 2012 8:00 AM

161 someone from CALIFORNIA who understands the context (demographics,legislation, funding, etc)

Jun 7, 2012 7:50 AM

162 I think the key thing is to get someone who does not want to push a corporatemodel onto the university system. Universities are NOT corporations, and theycannot be run in the same way. We need someone who recognizes that

education is not something that can be improved by increasing "efficiency" (asdefined by the corporate world by serving the most customers with the leastresources). The most effective teaching methods are not efficient, in the strictlybusiness sense of the word, because they involve meaningful humanrelationships. The new Chancellor needs to understand that.

Jun 7, 2012 7:46 AM

163 Not have the 1% mentality. Live in the real world with lower salaries like the restof us. More commitment to diversity in chancellor office hires and univ adminhiring...it is very white, very male at the to of the csu...just saying ...

Jun 7, 2012 7:44 AM

164 at least several years experience in the classroom Jun 7, 2012 6:51 AM

165 The new chancellor should understand the value of the university and itsimportance and should be capable of sharing that understanding with thelegislature and wider community.

Jun 7, 2012 6:48 AM

166 How about not hiring anyone and save money ? Make the Presidents have oneof them do it for free

Jun 7, 2012 6:48 AM

167 Perhaps having been a part-time lecturer at some point to understand thefrustrations we have regarding range elevation.

Jun 7, 2012 6:29 AM

168 Demonstrated fiscal responsibility, maintaining a budget, and personal integrityand respect for the faculty and students.

Jun 7, 2012 6:08 AM

169 A high level administrative position in higher education (e.g., university president,provost). Experience at more than one institution of higher education. Positions

at more than one university in the past so has multiple perspectives.

Jun 7, 2012 5:51 AM

170 Needs to understand academic environments. Jun 7, 2012 1:14 AM

171 A PhD, and a record of scholarly activity, including significant time in theclassroom as an actual faculty member. A public record that matches the abovementioned criteria, a willingness to meet with faculty and public during the

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interview process, and to have his/her resume widely circulated when applying.* note. The Board of Trustees must meet with faculty to co-author a jobannouncement and develop a list of criteria for evaluation of applicants. Theentire selection process must be open to faculty and the public.

172 It is most important to me that the new Chancellor not see the faculty, includingmyself, as "the problem". I work way too hard and for far too many hours(including hundreds and hundreds of "free hours") to be the problem.

Jun 7, 2012 12:35 AM

173 Common sense, goodwill, human respect, kindness...and a decent sense ofhumor wouldn't hurt.

Jun 6, 2012 11:53 PM

174 Honesty and strait foreword person. Jun 6, 2012 11:09 PM

175 experience with diverse ethnic groups and communities of color Jun 6, 2012 11:07 PM

176 Ability to lead by example. If he asks us to take pay cut, he cuts his pay first. Jun 6, 2012 10:52 PM

177 The Chancellor should be willing to adjust his or her salary to meet the needs

and budget the State can afford. He or she should put the education of ourstudents first and salaries and benefits for the faculty and staff before his or herown.

Jun 6, 2012 10:46 PM

178 The next CSU Chancellor should have demonstrated meaningful support for allstudents including low income and meaningful respect for faculty workloads andstatus. In addition, she/he should not attempt to emulate the corporate/CEOmodel. Education is not a business.

Jun 6, 2012 10:30 PM

179 He needs to have a good understanding and exposure to humanresources/human development. The most important attribute for such anexecutive should be his sensitivity human concern and behavior. Any healthyenvironment requires three paramters: concern for students, faculty and

relationship with industry. The inter-coordination of these three what makes aUniversity/Institution. In short, institutional development is the key factor whichshould be the dominant factor for any Chancellor.

Jun 6, 2012 10:13 PM

180 Should have achieved tenure but does not have to be full professor. Some onewho recognizes the status-quo AND what needs to be changed in the statusquo. Commitment to academic excellence AND access.

Jun 6, 2012 9:58 PM

181 Finance at an institutional level; that is, balancing a budget and accountability toa committee or group. I would like to see someone who instead of bartering theCSU faculty alliances, uses the strength of faculty as a bargaining chip in thepolitical arena. Someone who reads the politics of the state and can capitalizeon the CSU strengths for a stronger CA. I heard that other states are recruitingCSU students and we are losing some 30% of our eligible students to out of

state colleges.

Jun 6, 2012 9:31 PM

182 understand the diversity of the CSU Jun 6, 2012 9:27 PM

183 an emphasis or a tangible understanding of minority and ethnic struggles isvitally important for the new Chancellor to posses. Also, an abiding

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understanding of what it means to be a low income individual who comes from alow income household and is seeking a college degree. An understanding andempathy for these things is of paramount importance.

184 Leaner and more effective management. Keep faculty's interests in mind. Jun 6, 2012 8:59 PM

185 A record of scholarship and value of scholarship is extremely important. It isimpossible to get tenure without scholarship and therefore the course loadshould be reduced and institutional support should increase for creative works.A forward looking chancellor is critical in this regard. It can be argued that theCA master plan has in part outlived its usefulness. Some CSU campuses shouldbe allowed, encouraged, and given full support to excel in their areas ofexcellence. Why beat someone down because they are succeeding justbecause it isn't deemed 'fair'?

Jun 6, 2012 8:52 PM

186 Has this person ever had a "real job" ??? Have they actually been employed byother than a govermental agency?

Jun 6, 2012 8:45 PM

187 He needs to accept a salary equal to or lower than his very long-standing

predecessor but certainly not higher

Jun 6, 2012 8:40 PM

188 Prior experience with the CSU. Someone with a real vision and who has a clearappreciation for what the CSU contributes to the California economy. KingAlexander would be great.

Jun 6, 2012 8:37 PM

189 Proficiency in at least two languages Jun 6, 2012 8:22 PM

190 they have actively taught in the classroom full time within the last 5 years Jun 6, 2012 8:20 PM

191 Should be pro-faculty. Needs to be open to dialogue with CFA, and should beapproachable and accountable. More transparent in decision making and alsoparticipate regularly in open forums for faculty and students.

Jun 6, 2012 8:20 PM

192 Noted LACK of confrontation with faculty groups and LACK of antipathy tocollective bargaining.

Jun 6, 2012 8:17 PM

193 The new CSU Chancellor should be someone who will put resources in thehands of faculty and students instead of administrators. There are far too manyadministrators and too few teachers.

Jun 6, 2012 8:01 PM

194 I would like him/her to be foremost an academic NOT a CEO. They should becommitted to the mission of the university system - to providing affordableeducation for the people of California. They should be willing to accept areasonable salary and be more interested in serving the CSU than being servedby the CSU.

Jun 6, 2012 7:59 PM

195 Commitment to multicultural proficiency and cultural responsiveness. Strongsocial justice orientation and demonstrated activities.

Jun 6, 2012 7:57 PM

196 The ability to communicate and relate to people outside her immediateexperience and community.

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are finished!

198 The new Chancellor should have at least 8 to 10 years of experience IN THECLASSROOM.

Jun 6, 2012 7:43 PM

199 Respect for faculty; Advocate for students; Refusal to accept budget cuts on thepremise of no tax increases. Services require funding and taxes need to adjustto meet needs, Prop 13 or not!! When will we ever get a true advocate for PublicEducation???

Jun 6, 2012 7:29 PM

200 Running a large university campus at the level of a president or provost. Jun 6, 2012 7:24 PM

201 honest, have integrity, support the instructional program and faculty, forwardthinking

Jun 6, 2012 7:14 PM

202 It would be good if the next chancellor had knowledge and understanding of thehistory of California Higher Education.

Jun 6, 2012 7:01 PM

203 track record of working well with rank and file institutional members Jun 6, 2012 6:53 PM

204 Political! The Chancellor must be able to work with politicians in Sacto to getfunding, and s/he must understand and honor California laws such as the BrownAct and open meeting regulations. This is probably more important than anythingelse.

Jun 6, 2012 6:48 PM

205 A track record of excellent communication skills and advocacy for public highereducation.

Jun 6, 2012 6:26 PM

206 Track record of supporting faculty and containing growth of administrative costs.Ideally, someone who will commit to reducing the administration at the CSU anduniversity levels by 30-40%. Also, a leader willing to flush out the system, andput in renewed management whose goal is to support the faculty, not go to warwith it.

Jun 6, 2012 6:15 PM

207 Background and Experience with the dynamics and culture of CALIFORNIAStudents and our community needs. Background and Experience in PUBLICRelations & Collaboration with the community and not just a heavy emphasis onCorporations. International Educational Work!

Jun 6, 2012 6:05 PM

208 Understanding and working with the NSF, state department of finance, bothparty caucuses in Sacramento and preferably a California person who knows thestate and not someone from Florida!!!

Jun 6, 2012 6:02 PM

209 commitment to the ideals of higher education for our citizens, and the courage tolive up to those

Jun 6, 2012 5:55 PM

210 Planning for the fiscal future of the university. Vision for the future of the CSU.The trend of diminishing funding from the state is a problem, but not an excusefor the current state of the CSU. The university leadership needs to make plansfor the future of the university in light of this trend... certainly advocacy tolegislators is important, but also having a vision of the the future of the universityif paramount AND A PLAN to realize that vision even if the state continues tounderfund.

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211 The chancellor should have a record of respect for collective bargaining and civicengagement. The chancellor should also be committed to freezingadministrative salaries as long as faculty salaries are frozen. He or she shouldhave a plan for cutting the budget in areas other than instruction. The chancellorshould also have a vision for where higher education is going over the next 10years.

Jun 6, 2012 5:43 PM

212 Someone who has been in the classroom during the past ten years for at least ayear or two. We are at the point where administrators have no idea whatactually goes on in classes.

Jun 6, 2012 5:36 PM

213 He/She must not have a business back ground. I would prefer a person with ahard science degree, preferably chemistry, engineering or physics.

Jun 6, 2012 5:34 PM

214 A willingness to work with faculty, listen to faculty, and consider the needs offaculty. Chancellor Reed took care of his top administrators at the expense offaculty which shows that he lost sight of the University's mission -- education.

Jun 6, 2012 5:33 PM

215 Ability and motivation to reduce administrative bloat so the recovered costs can

be repurposed toward faculty and reductions in tutition.

Jun 6, 2012 5:30 PM

216 CSU Chancellor needs to be committed to the simple model of the university asfaculty and students with staff to support that relationship and primary function.Administration needs to be paired back in the budget streamlining that needs tooccur now on the campuses and faculty salaries and excellence need to be thesole priorities moving forward to rebuild and strengthen the CSU.

Jun 6, 2012 5:22 PM

217 I want continuing teaching experience. We should not hire someone whostopped teaching to become an administrator.

Jun 6, 2012 5:04 PM

218 Must be willing to curtail the exective class that is expanding at the top of theCSU system and funnel savings to the classroom and faculty. Most University

presidents forget why we exist in the first place!

Jun 6, 2012 4:58 PM

219 Should be a decent human being and not a hierarchical skunk. Jun 6, 2012 4:57 PM

220 Recognition that faculty are the backbone of any university and recognition thatteaching students is the most important job of any university

Jun 6, 2012 4:56 PM

221 Support for increased diversity, including more women in traditionallyunderrepresented fields. Support for professional development of full-time,tenure-track faculty. Less focus on access, more on excellence. Interest inrevising California Master Plan to allow CSU to have independent PhDprograms.

Jun 6, 2012 4:55 PM

222 Why do we need a Chancellor at all? Eliminate the Golden Shore campus, and

let campus administrations make agreements who shall represent all (or some)campuses where such representation would be useful, such as lobbying andnegotiating with suppliers and providers. If we must have a Chancellor, he orshe should have extensive experience in the classroom, as well as thelaboratory, library, or whatever. A Chancellor can't lead an institution she or hedoesn't understand.

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234 A commitment to faculty and staff as well as students. I understand that studentsare the main concern in the CSU (as they should be), but I'm tired of beingtreated as though we're not contributing to that student success. The same goesfor our union, by the way.

Jun 6, 2012 3:59 PM

235 A primary committment to the CSU system, not a primary allegiance to pleasingthe legislature or the governor. An understanding that the faculty arecompetent, hardworking experts in their fields.

Jun 6, 2012 3:58 PM

236 A commitment to the teaching mission of the University would be nice for achange.

Jun 6, 2012 3:54 PM

237 Personable, media trained, effective communication skills Jun 6, 2012 3:50 PM

238 Someone who believes that CSU does not have to just take what the state gives.He should follow the philosophy of the West Valley District Chancellor inNorthern California (sadly retiring) and have a "can do" attitude. Proven recordof partnerships with faculty and the legislators. Definitely comes from the faculty.Record of working with unions and good faith bargaining.

Jun 6, 2012 3:48 PM

239 A proven record of 1) improving the quality of education (accreditation, US Newsand Report Ranking), 2) creative educational strategies to improve graduationand post bachelor professional/career opportunities (flexibility to adopt andchange curriculum), and 3) commitment to work with faculty and students directly(work & visit with faculty and students on each campus not just the board oftrustee and CFA)

Jun 6, 2012 3:46 PM

240 Excellent reviews of leadership from previous positions. Jun 6, 2012 3:37 PM

241 Ability to inspire staff and faculty at CSU with f=clear vision of the future of CSU Jun 6, 2012 3:32 PM

242 Committed to support for the diversity efforts demonstrated within the CSU and

interest to strengthen it in the CSU by outreach programs to communities andgroups.

Jun 6, 2012 3:31 PM

243 S/he should be someone who has actual classroom teaching experience. Jun 6, 2012 3:28 PM

244 must NOT be ABUSIVE or have an ABUSIVE expletive-ridden managementstyle, MUST not hire friends and friends of friends, salary should be a low basewith bonus every year based on performance in attracting system wide fundingand based on a percentage of private funding that the 23 Presidents haveattracted to the campus and the system. AND the candidate cannot come fromthe system as a former PRESIDENT!!!!

Jun 6, 2012 3:27 PM

245 Compassionate, humanistic outlook toward students, faculty and staff. Thecapacity for empathy.

Jun 6, 2012 3:27 PM

246 CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE Jun 6, 2012 3:25 PM

247 We need somebody who puts the students in our system above all.. Jun 6, 2012 3:25 PM

248 A person whose focus is in the best interests of students, faculty and staff -- the"boots-on-the-ground" folks. Chancellor Reed's emphasis and focus on

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administration has been a disaster for the CSU system. We also need aChancellor who is committed to finding secure funding. This idea of doing morewith less, has got to stop. If we can't do more with more, then we simply needto do less with less, and we need a Chancellor who understands all theramifications if a continually declining budget in terms of the effect it has onstudents and faculty e.g., a realistic understanding of how less fundinginfluences the quality of instruction as well as faculty research, service,professional development.

249 A commitment to transparency in decision-making Jun 6, 2012 3:23 PM

250 Ability to go before the state legislators and make an appeal for the need forsustainable public college education. Can develop ways to privatize the systemif the legislative body and voters dictate. One who respects teaching as aprofessional career and values the skills required to steadily improve as aprofessional educator in the academic environment. Who understandsrelationships between performance of faculty members and accountability to allthe stakeholders (students, industry and taxpayers) and is willing to develop acompensation model that provides incentives for outstanding performance and

pay-cuts or termination for underperformance.

Jun 6, 2012 3:23 PM

251 Commitment to diversity in hiring and enrollement. Jun 6, 2012 3:18 PM

252 A person who supports FACULTY!!!!!! Period. Our working conditions areterrible and getting worse. Our pay is insulting. We have basically no say inwhat goes on but have been dictated to by those with huge salaries 'working' fortheir own enrichment and promotion.

Jun 6, 2012 3:18 PM

253 Sees faculty as key to education and has a recorded effort in advancing issuesof diversity and education for poor students and students of color.

Jun 6, 2012 3:17 PM

254 The ability to assess the need for management personnel to support the

instructional operation. Having one management person for every full timefaculty member is a very inefficient use of the funds that we have primarily forinstruction. Has the person ever completed a serious assessment ofmanagement activity that actually led to improvements in the efficiency of theoperation?

Jun 6, 2012 3:14 PM

255 Recognition that the two Cal Polys are different than the other campuses andtheir funding should reflect the additional expense associated with state of the artlabs re our "hands on experience" reputation that has benefitted our graduatesand the state.

Jun 6, 2012 3:14 PM

256 Willingness to honor contracts. Jun 6, 2012 3:01 PM

257 High level of integrity. Commitment to transparency Jun 6, 2012 2:57 PM

258 I believe she should have a proven record on her commitment to issues ofdiversity and social justice.

Jun 6, 2012 2:55 PM

259 The earned doctorate should specifically be a Ph.D., not a professional doctorate(e.g., JD, MD, Ed.D., D.Sci., or similar) and not a non-doctoral terminal degree

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(with the possible exception of the M.F.A.). The most important attribute of achancellor leading a system of higher education is being an active intellectualwho understands, values, and encourages intellectualism at all levels of thesystem. That said, a great deal of the position entails other skills, and these, too,are important, most critically being able to work with the Legislature and nearlyas critically bridging the university and various stakeholder groups andfundraising (given that we are no longer a "State-supported" institution but aState-subsidized one). While CEOs may have some of these skills, the mindsetthat comes with corporate leadership is nearly always incompatible with thenature of a higher education system and may interfere with effective functioningin the CSU.

260 He shouldn't be a bean counter who treats the university as a business. Jun 6, 2012 2:52 PM

261 Understanding of and commitment to PUBLIC higher education. Needs to beable to lobby as a strong advocate for continued PUBLIC financial support of theCSU, as well as looking for new sources of revenue through public/privatepartnerships, etc.

Jun 6, 2012 2:47 PM

262 The Chancellor has to put the students first, which means providing them withthe best possible faculty and the best possible learning conditions. I visited asmall university where the administration realized they need to offer more for thestudents, so they took 8 administrative staff positions and turned them into 4faculty positions. The core of a university is the faculty-student relationships,and as the budget crisis demands the lowering of expenses, the elementsaround that core need to be removed first. Great learning can happen with amaster and a student, but nothing happens with substandard teaching.

Jun 6, 2012 2:47 PM

263 First and foremost, the chancellor should have the mind and heart of a professor,not an administrator. His/Her main orientation must be toward the academic lifeas lived by a person whose life and love have been teaching and research andservice to the university and the community.

Jun 6, 2012 2:46 PM

264 He/she should come to the system with a proven track record of advancementand success with working relationships in working for the benefit of students,with staff and faculty.

Jun 6, 2012 2:44 PM

265 Someone who is respectful of working, teaching, researching, writing professors. Jun 6, 2012 2:43 PM

266 this is a "gimme" - the corporate model of higher education is a disaster forpublic higher education institutions. I would see experience as a corporate CEOas a liability.

Jun 6, 2012 2:42 PM

267 Ideally, leadership experience in a multi-campus university system. Jun 6, 2012 2:40 PM

268 Succes working with diverse constituents and ethnicities -- rural/urban, low

income to middle income, first generation college students, Latino population,African American population, students who have to work to attend college.

Jun 6, 2012 2:40 PM

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271 Demonstrated familiarity with and success in the job of university faculty. Jun 6, 2012 2:33 PM

272 Chancellor should ADVOCATE for students, not just raise fees when the budgetgets cut.

Jun 6, 2012 2:33 PM

273 Awareness of diversity - race, class, gender, sexual orientation Jun 6, 2012 2:32 PM

274 Demonstrated support for university faculty Jun 6, 2012 2:29 PM

275 To not be a corporate jackass tool like our last Chancellor. Jun 6, 2012 2:24 PM

276 The Chancellor needs to be from a "traditional" academic background outsidethe state of California. We need leadership that can navigate budget cuts (as hasbeen done at universities most everywhere else) while strengthening theappreciation of faculty (as has been done at universities most everywhere else)and fostering independence of governance at each CSU (as has been done atuniversity systems most everywhere else).

Jun 6, 2012 2:24 PM

277 He or she should have enough economic knowledge to understand the absolute

necessity that California have and an academically trained work force and theevery dollar spent on students pays back tremendous dividends in future taxrevenue.

Jun 6, 2012 2:22 PM

278 I would like to see him or her committed to cutting bureaucracy and increasingtenured/tenure track faculty.

Jun 6, 2012 2:20 PM

279 In the words of Federico da Montefeltro, the Duke of Urbino. "Deve essereumano."

Jun 6, 2012 2:16 PM

280 Respect faculty and the need for raises and normal class sizes for all fields.Reward all faculty. Drop any thoughts of merit pay.

Jun 6, 2012 2:15 PM

281 The really important necessary condition is an attitude that the faculty arepartners in the educational process, not advocates. I come from a veryconservative, pro-management background, but believe that you can only fixbroken systems if management and labor work together. I worked for GeneralMotors for 15 years before coming to academia. They went from the largest,most profitable company in the world to near bankruptcy because theirleadership did not understand how to tap into the workforce and work together tostay competitive. During the same period, Toyota (for example), was cultivatingthe partnership with the workers to achieve world class success. Read the book,"Good to Great"....we need a Level 5 leader....perhaps one of the existingcampus presidents could fulfill that role.

Jun 6, 2012 2:14 PM

282 A good listener and a commitment to EDUCATION and not growing thecorporation, or returning profits outside of the academic circle.

Jun 6, 2012 2:12 PM

283 Experience as full-time professor Jun 6, 2012 2:09 PM

284 The chancellor needs to be someone who is not in the backpockets of specialinterests and who is committed to ACADEMIC success - not the prowess ofsports over education.

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285 A dedication to the diverse student population of California---a record of successin working with and for diverse ethnic, racial, linguistice, gendered, and dis/abledgroups. A background in critical multicultural community work.

Jun 6, 2012 2:06 PM

286 The leadership of both the CSU and UC systems were far too slow inrecognizing and responding to the threat of state disinvestment. It took them fartoo long to even really begin advocating for higher education. Their delay nodoubt helped feed the myth that higher education is overfunded, and can bestreamlined through "efficiencies". We need someone with more political savvyand prescience.

Jun 6, 2012 2:02 PM

287 a commitment to the students, faculty and staff of the CSU - and anunderstanding of the importance of the CSU to the communities and families

Jun 6, 2012 2:00 PM

288 A person with a strong positive vision for the CSU system. Jun 6, 2012 2:00 PM

289 Respect for faculty Jun 6, 2012 1:56 PM

290 Extraordinary work experience outside of education and government. Jun 6, 2012 1:52 PM

291 Our next chancellor should have experience with the public university system inCalifornia, not a state like Florida, which has a completely different perspectiveon and funding process for higher education. I strongly hope this candidate willbe someone from within the CSU, who understands its challenges and iscommitted to providing the best public education for California students. Acommitment to "internationalizing" the CSU beyond getting our studentsopportunities to have international experiences is not needed --meaning, wedon't need more international students to pay our bills. Let's get someone withtenacity and forward-thinking who has a vision of an educational institution, not abusiness. No business models, just thinking about making our educationalsystem "modern" and based on principles of best scholarship and learning.Another type of experience: How about someone with experience downsizing

administrative bloat? How about someone who doesn't need a car or housingallowance?

Jun 6, 2012 1:52 PM

292 Most important to me is that he or she truly believe that the university's job is todevelop educated people able to function well in the job market AND as citizensin a democracy--not simply to churn out degrees according to some model of"deliverology." The university should be more than a trade school. Also, thenew chancellor should feel that he/she is "one of us"--ie, the faculty and thestudents--and therefore be willing to work with us toward common goals, notdedicated to whipping us into shape and dragging us down.

Jun 6, 2012 1:50 PM

293 Commitment to diversity, representative of California population Jun 6, 2012 1:49 PM

294 Demonstrated ability to find creative solutions to old problems, knowledge and

experience of managing a budget, and get things done

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295 Experience working with diverse groups - both ethnic and social Jun 6, 2012 1:47 PM

296 The Chancellor should someone who has experience in university teaching andwho has a clear record of scholarly activity. The Chancellor should be an

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advocate for traditional university education: that is, they should be committed tothe idea of the university rather than to a vision of an online "normal" orvocational university. The chancellor needs to be an intellectual and an activistfor higher education, someone who understand why a university matters to theworld and who should be able to convey that to donors. The CSU provides anopportunity to create economically productive and informed, educated citizens;the Chancellor needs to stand behind that vision.

297 Must be an advocate of CSU faculty and not an adversary. Must be honest andopen with policy decisions. Need to keep the number of administrations in check.Faculty salaries and administrator salaries need to be the same.

Jun 6, 2012 1:43 PM

298 He or she should not have a degree in education. Jun 6, 2012 1:41 PM

299 Commitment to CHANGE/proven background in CHANGE, esp inunprecedented times, for large complex univ systems such as ours. Ex:Regionalization of Majors and programs!

Jun 6, 2012 1:40 PM

300 Pragmatic economic approach embracing the free market and competitive

reality of today's world.

Jun 6, 2012 1:37 PM

301 Faculty union membership. Jun 6, 2012 1:35 PM

302 Actual experience teaching in a CSU or demographically similar institution (i.e.not just the "credentials" to be able to, but actual work as a teacher).

Jun 6, 2012 1:35 PM

303 the ability to communicate clearly with faculty and the desire to make the CSUsystem one of the best public university system in the country.

Jun 6, 2012 1:34 PM

304 S/he should RESPECT faculty. Reed did not. Jun 6, 2012 1:33 PM

305 A track record of even-handedness between administrators, staff, and facultywhen dealing with budget cuts.

Jun 6, 2012 1:33 PM

306 A willingness to hire fewer administrators and more professors. George Diehr isthe perfect choice

Jun 6, 2012 1:31 PM

307 He/she needs to be someone who can reach out in a diverse community.Maybe even be Latina/o, African-American, with experience in education and theprivate sector. I think such a person would connect with target audiences whowould employ our graduates.

Jun 6, 2012 1:31 PM

308 A record of compassionate service; a favorable record on relations with facultyand staff and labor unions that truly includes them in a meaningful way and doesnot distance them from the governing process; background experience as acommunity organizer who has a real sense of the average student who will be

attending the CSU's; a record that indicates someone who really cares about thekind of education professors can offer and cares what kind of education CSUstudents actually receive....In essence, someone who can provide relevance tothe actual benefits of a college education (beyond businesses' version and the"get a job" mentality).

Jun 6, 2012 1:30 PM

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scholarly productivity and administrative experience. Experience in facultygovernance (for example as an Academic Senator) would be desirable.Definitely do NOT want someone from the private sector.

310 Would like to see something other than a white male if the appropriate candidateappears. I don't believe that there is a single "best" candidate so there should beroom to break some barriers here.

Jun 6, 2012 1:26 PM

311 A commitment to diversity and equity in higher education. Jun 6, 2012 1:26 PM

312 A philosophy about all of us being connected; about how the action of one canhave on another.

Jun 6, 2012 1:24 PM

313 He should be willing to meet with student organizations, as well as staff andfaculty groups.

Jun 6, 2012 1:21 PM

314 Must have a proved track record of respectful and productive relationships withfaculty. Must have a proven record of consulting with a wide range of facultywhen developing university policy. Must run meetings openly with transparency.

Jun 6, 2012 1:19 PM

315 Candidate Chancellor must receive 65% approval vote of the faculty Jun 6, 2012 1:17 PM

316 A commitment to NOT build the university on the backs of Lecturers. Jun 6, 2012 1:13 PM

317 Student centered ethos Jun 6, 2012 1:07 PM

318 We need a chancellor who values faculty and sees us as more than hired hands.Most organizations say that their people are their most valuable asset. I wouldlike the next chancellor to feel that way about the CSU faculty.

Jun 6, 2012 1:05 PM

319 A record of being open to change and compromise. Jun 6, 2012 1:04 PM

320 Must be able to understand, listen, and respond to the needs of faculty andstudents. Must understand that being chancellor is not a way of carpet baggingstate funds for one's financial gain or the gain of administrators

Jun 6, 2012 1:04 PM

321 Willingness to stand up to the unions. Fair and transparent. Accessible. Jun 6, 2012 1:02 PM

322 They should respect and value faculty, not hate them like Reed. Jun 6, 2012 1:01 PM

323 A great listener. Have students as her/his central focus Jun 6, 2012 1:00 PM

324 someone who values excellent faculty compensation as the foundation of anexcellent education.

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325 A clear commitment to faculty work conditions and student learning. Jun 6, 2012 12:59 PM

326 Successful budgeting experience on a similar scale of the size of heading up theCSU system.

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327 Humanitarian, someone who is a people person. Someone with experiencerunning a very large diverse, urban state university.

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328 We need someone who respects faculty!! Jun 6, 2012 12:51 PM

329 h/she needs to be an understanding leader who is able to see the big picture,understand how the CSU infrastructure works, and stop any unreasonable/non-sense/unnecessary type of spending among administrators, the presidents,AVPs, Provosts, and any one else who already has a huge salary over 6 digits-it's inconceivable that staff/faculty don't obtain any raises or hardly any stipendsof any kind while high executives in the system have surmounts of $$ to pay forexpensive dinners, events, and what not. This new Chancellor has to be able tosay NO to those folks who just want to eat their cake and eat it too. Those aremy thoughts.

Jun 6, 2012 12:48 PM

330 Work on diverse environment and Work with minorities, and underrepresented Jun 6, 2012 12:46 PM

331 Open to having ideas and feedback from the university community at large. Jun 6, 2012 12:45 PM

332 Respect for faculty and the work that they do. Willingness to strongly defendhigher education within the legislative process. Willingness to listen to ALLelements of the university system, including students, faculty, and staff.

Jun 6, 2012 12:45 PM

333 It is vital that the new CSU chancellor be committed to social justice and theequality conferred by education and transparency in governance. We do notneed another emperor, whose goal is to single out a few good men (and it haslargely been that) for specialized treatment that separates them from the greatunwashed.

Jun 6, 2012 12:44 PM

334 He should care about the students and faculty and not just come for the money.He should agree to a lower pay, just as faculty who have *not* received a payraise since 2008. He should be the opposite of our so much hated ChancellorReed.

Jun 6, 2012 12:42 PM

335 Must respect faculty and care about students. Must have a real Ph.D. Should

not make administrators' salaries his or her top priority. Should not be interestedin hiring high-priced cronies as consultants. In other words, everything thatReed isn't!

Jun 6, 2012 12:41 PM

336 Strong commitment to the Arts Jun 6, 2012 12:40 PM

337 A demonstrated understanding of the California higher education system and therole of the California State University in that system.

Jun 6, 2012 12:40 PM

338 The ability to build consensus even among opposing positions. Jun 6, 2012 12:37 PM

339 Should not be a football player--must have solid academic background! Jun 6, 2012 12:36 PM

340 Someone the faculty/staff/students feel is on our side. Someone who has press

conferences and talks about his/her commitment to the CSU system. Remindsthe public about the CA commitment to public higher education and is willing torisk public and legislative criticism on behalf of advocating for the CSU.

Jun 6, 2012 12:32 PM

341 Familiarity with and sensitivity to the extreme financial burden placed on CSUfaculty due to budget cuts, many of whom have had no salary increases for thelast 5 years to reflect inflation or performance. This situation has become

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untenable.

342 Commitment to student access to publicly funded education. Jun 6, 2012 12:31 PM

343 A clear vision of how to steer higher ed away from the corporate model.Commitment to affordable higher education. Commitment to quality in highereducation (no diploma mills!)

Jun 6, 2012 12:31 PM

344 Someboy who is really interested in educating the young people of California tobe prepared for the global economy. Somebody who knows the problems andpossibilities of this great state.

Jun 6, 2012 12:30 PM

345 He should not be attached to GOP ideation of public institutions being run likecorporations.

Jun 6, 2012 12:29 PM

346 we need someone who get the acive learning and engaged process that isshaping todays students. The role of technology tools, pedagogy and change.Someone who can figure out ways to inspire senior faculty to reduce the use ofold outdated curricula with an improved conceptual understanding on todays

workforce and life issues.

Jun 6, 2012 12:27 PM

347 A record of openly advocating affordable, funded, public education Jun 6, 2012 12:25 PM

348 To bring back sports in the California State University system where in the pastabout 90% of the participants in Athletics representative American in the OlympicGames with success. Success in sports not only will bring economic impact tothe universities but is also the morale of the student population.

Jun 6, 2012 12:24 PM

349 A modest, not overinflated, ego. Probably not something one can phrase"legally" for a job description, but certainly something one can look for indemeanor, ho

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