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...understand the College’s desire, which we share, to attract and retain the best faculty to Harvard in order to protect the quality of research and academics here, and we certainly recognize the value of monetary incentives. That said, we doubt that a modest raise of two percent will do much to keep professors from leaving or spark any noticeable improvements to the Harvard academic experience. Additionally, as one graduate student pointed out, the three percent stipend increase amounts to more funds for groceries but is unlikely to convince anyone to enroll in Harvard’s graduate...
...been a first-rate leader and an important voice for the university, and someone who has been concerned about all dimensions of the institution,” Reischauer said in an interview Monday. “I think all of us are deeply grateful for contributions he’s made—not just through the smooth functioning of the Corporation, but to the strength of the University overall...
Christine M. Heenan, vice president for public affairs and communications, said she believes that there are “no formal rules” regarding the appointment of a senior fellow, though seniority conventionally plays a “primary factor” in these decisions...
...honored to be asked to fill this role. The Corporation operates very much as a collegial, non-hierarchical body that governs largely by consensus,” Reischauer said. “As a mere member before this transition takes place, I had the feeling that my voice was important and listened to, and I think all my colleagues would expect that to continue over the course of the ensuing years...
Reischauer, who will be involved in the search process for the new Corporation member, said it is “premature” for him to have outlined his priorities and goals for his upcoming tenure as Senior Fellow...