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Bok’s lack of assurance only confirmed doubts the search committee had about Cech??s ability to kick-start the University’s long-delayed capital campaign. In addition, the committee received word that several leading Harvard scientists were not enthusiastic about the prospect of a Cech presidency, according to two individuals close to the search process. Nevertheless, the committee indicated to Cech that he was a serious contender for the position before he flew off to Colorado for a week-long vacation with his wife at the end of January, the sources said...
...period of mutual anxiety followed. As the committee grew concerned about flaws in Cech??s candidacy, Cech also appeared to be becoming increasingly disenchanted with the idea of major fundraising and having to forfeit his lab work, the two individuals said. After a week of skiing and dining with friends, Cech called the University to announce...
Gray, the former Corporation member, said that Cech??s decision came after he had contemplated his own “strengths and satisfactions” and determined that Howard Hughes was a better fit. In presidential searches, she said, candidates often don’t fully consider the demands of the position until they realize they have a real chance of landing...
Through January, Harvard search committee members were not especially concerned about Cech??s decision to pull out of the Chicago search, since most other candidates—including Faust—had previously withdrawn from other searches as well, according to two sources close to the committee...
Faust’s sought-after status may have ultimately assured skeptical committee members that she was more than just an accomplished insider. However, just days before her final interview, some committee members still had doubts. Cech??s public exit left University leaders shocked and uncertain about how to proceed. If Faust, the only remaining serious candidate, were to be named president so soon after Cech??s public withdrawal, committee members worried she might appear to be a second choice, the sources said. On the other hand, reopening the search and coming back to Faust could...