Word: koonin
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Caltech Provost Stephen R. Koonin says that, while his school appreciates the positive publicity that comes with being ranked number one, he recognizes that the listings cannot be taken at face value...
...Koonin says he agrees with Goodstein, and that he expects the rankings to change again next year...
Caltech Provost Stephen E. Koonin said a numerical ranking system like the one used by U.S. News & World Report is not a comprehensive measurement of a college's worth...
...Koonin noted, however, that the publicity garnered by the U.S. News & World Report survey will probably help Caltech attract applicants and gain more recognition outside of the West Coast...
...Koonin said Caltech's rise in the rankings from last year was due to changes in the survey's methodology, not to changes in Caltech. He adds that he expected the weightings to change again next year...