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Commentary: Grobsmith lacked focus on students

Abstract:
Elizabeth Grobsmith took in the San Jose air for the first time Monday - her sunglasses guarded her from the California sunshine.


"I've never been here before, except once to fly into the airport," she said.


On campus Monday and Tuesday for a whirlwind of information and a slice of SJSU - from a meeting with Associated Students to Clark Hall to the King Library and around campus again - Grobsmith said she liked what she saw....

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Jim Ferryman '71

posted 5/08/08 @ 9:15 AM PST

It seems to me that Grobsmith is not bringing the skill set we need to the table. She will be learning on the job at a crucial time at SJS. We can't afford the luxury. We need a candidate who can hit the pavement running and has experience leading a University. Skills in managing large budgets, staffs, fundraising, Division 1 athletic programs, politicking, partnering and the ability to create excitement and buy-in. Very few candidates will be able to meet all of these criteria but we have to hire the one who most closely resembles it.
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