Word: houghtons
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That revelation was likely to intensify scrutiny of the highly secretive Corporation, which has largely remained out of view even while it wields enormous power at the University. And Houghton, now the only member of the board who predates Summers’ tenure, could emerge as a central figure of campus discontent...
Faculty critics of the Corporation have focused their ire on Houghton, who controls the board, and Robert E. Rubin ’60, Summers’ closest friend among the trustees...
Although Harper spared no harsh words for Summers in his letter dated July 14, his real antagonist appears to have been Houghton, whom Harper described as unwilling to discuss Summers’ performance at the board’s annual retreat...
...does not want time devoted at the retreat to the issue of salary,” Harper wrote of Houghton, adding, “I believe that plenary meetings are uniquely important for the wise administration of our affairs...
...statement released Monday, Houghton responded to Harper by spitting back his former colleague’s own words...