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...group was effectively formed when McArthur asked Stevenson to the University," says Sahlman. "There are people who still think entepreneurial studies is not worthwhile, not a rigorous area of concern. We disagreed, McArthur disagreed, and McArthur enabled us to do what we've done...
...cases such as this one, B-School professors say, McArthur doesn't simply dictate new concepts to be developed by faculty; rather, he encourages professors to pursue their own projects...
...School students say they rarely enjoy such direct encouragement from McArthur. Faculty and students alike have acknowledged that external relations comprise a large portion of McArthur's responsibilities; and as a result, his realm is often the boardroom rather than the classroom...
...Much of McArthur's time must be devoted to external affairs--promoting faculty research, making sure that corporations are satisfied with the year's crop of MBAs, and soliciting funds. In this capacity, McArthur serves as a high-profile publicist, professors say, often using the B-School's press and videos to present information about the school in a novel...
...accessibility doesn't frustrate the future MBA's--they expect it. Many say they have found other B-School officials to whom they can more effectively voice concerns. Even leaders of student groups seeking reform in such areas as minority faculty hiring say they often steer clear of McArthur...