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...Dean Graham Allison, author of Essence of Decision...
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...clear," Allison said in his only public statement on the affair, "that the handling of this case does not meet my own standards or the standards of the University." Unfortunately, Dean Allison's tenure gives one every reason to wonder if his standards rule out such behavior. His desire to get money and power for the Kennedy School seems to outweigh his concern for the school's reputation and educational mission. Despite his claim not to have read closely the proposed agreement, Kennedy School officials maintain that Allison was involved at all stages and was given a preparatory memo that...
...years ago, he brought embarassment to the school when he unilaterally decided to award Attorney General Edwin Meese III with a medal commemorating the school's 50th anniversary. When it was pointed out that Meese represents much that the K-School ought to be teaching people not to be, Allison apologized for not consulting the faculty. The medal, though, was still granted...
Somewhere between allowing someone to put his name on a building in return for a donation, and selling an academic post, a line should be drawn. President Bok has correctly seen that Dean Allison's proposed deal is unacceptable. Now he should go further and make clear to administrators just how much of Harvard is for sale...