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Date: Jul 12, 2004

Hudson now 1 of 3 finalists at UHV

Date: Jul 12, 2004

FWIW, the word on the street here in the capital of Tejas is that Tim is the inside favorite for the UH-V position. The U of Houston, formerly known as Cougar High, has grown to be a large, well respected research university. Their branch campuses are not ugly sisters, but are well managed, rapidly growing partners of the main campus. I'd think this would be an upward career move for TH. However, in order for him to succeed without his network of back-room connections and under-the-table deals, he'll have to adopt an entirely different managerial paradigm. It should be interesting to watch, provided that he's hired. By the way, I wonder if he knows that UH-V doesn't own a castle in France?

AE

Date: Jul 12, 2004

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Originally posted by: Austin Eagle
"By the way, I wonder if he knows that UH-V doesn't own a castle in France? AE"

I don't think it matters because word on the street here is that Tim "owns" the castle already...

Date: Jul 13, 2004

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Originally posted by: Polyonymous
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I don't think it matters because word on the street here is that Tim "owns" the castle already..."

Oh yeah? Maybe that's an added attraction for the UH-V presidential search committee, having a renaissance man with his very own castle as prez.

AE

Date: Jul 13, 2004

AE,

Do you know if the Houston Community College system falls under the same administration as the UofH system? I noticed in the Chronicle that there are two CC presidential searches going on in Houston as well. Maybe there is a back up plan if UH-V doesn't work out.

Also, what do you know about Jay Gogue? He seems like an administrator on the move. Still relatively young with a continuous rise from Clemson, Utah, New Mexico,and now Houston in somewhat short order. The kind of administrator Tim Hudson could learn from or the kind Tim is hoping will move on quickly so that he could replace?

P.

Date: Jul 13, 2004

I believe it is 1 of 5 rather than 1 of 3, as the link below explains. I also would suspect that they would go the "non-white" route, which more and more colleges in Tx are doing. The Asian candidate is looking pretty good right now.

http://www.uh.edu/ednews/2004/vicad/200406/20040609uhvfinalists.html

Date: Jul 13, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Polyonymous
"AE,

Do you know if the Houston Community College system falls under the same administration as the UofH system? I noticed in the Chronicle that there are two CC presidential searches going on in Houston as well. Maybe there is a back up plan if UH-V doesn't work out.

Also, what do you know about Jay Gogue? He seems like an administrator on the move. Still relatively young with a continuous rise from Clemson, Utah, New Mexico,and now Houston in somewhat short order. The kind of administrator Tim Hudson could learn from or the kind Tim is hoping will move on quickly so that he could replace?

P."

I'm not sure I can be of much help here. The U of Houston has a nine member board of regents, appointed by the governor for staggered six year terms, and insofar as I know they have nothing to do with the Houston CC system. They're two separate and independant entities.

I'm acquainted with one of the regents who lives in Austin, and the only comments I've heard from him concerning Dr. Gogue were favorable-to-glowing, dating back to his hiring 3-4 years ago. I do have a couple of friends who teach at UH, and they were very pleased at his selection. After several years at the helm, he still enjoys a stellar reputation, according to my faculty buddies. As you say, TH could probably learn much from him, if he's so inclined. If I'm not mistaken, Dr. Gogue will personally choose the new UHV president from the three finalists, with his choice to be approved by the regents. If Tim is selected, it'll be interesting to see how well he adapts.

AE

Date: Jul 13, 2004

Dr. Wannabe, Sorry but your info is old - trumped by Mediatracker's reference to the July 9 press release that indicates the field has been narrowed to three and Hudson made the cut.

Austin Eagle, Thanks. What you've heard about Gogue supports what I've heard as well. I listened to a speech he made a couple of years ago while at New Mexico and was impressed.

Date: Jul 13, 2004

Not that it matters but Dr. Jay Gogue has been President and Chancelor of the University of Houston system for only a little less than one year, since September, 2003. He was President of New Mexico State from 2000-2003.

Date: Jul 13, 2004

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Originally posted by: Polyonymous
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I don't think it matters because word on the street here is that Tim "owns" the castle already..."

First of all, the Abbey at Pontelevoy is not a castle; it's an abbey. Second, it is a fine program--a true credit to the university. USM has many profound problems, but the Abbey is one of its strengths.

Date: Jul 13, 2004

I do not know this as fact but as widely circulated C.W.

The abbey is in serious financial trouble. Mark Miller learned this when he was named dean of the now departed college.

Financial wheeling and dealing may be what SFT has on Hudson--though Hudson must have the numbers on SFT too.

Date: Jul 13, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Ditto boy
"I do not know this as fact but as widely circulated C.W.
The abbey is in serious financial trouble. Mark Miller learned this when he was named dean of the now departed college.
Financial wheeling and dealing may be what SFT has on Hudson--though Hudson must have the numbers on SFT too."

The Abbey's finances have always been tight--it is run on a tight shoestring; that's not news to anyone involved with the program. It took an especially hard hit after the cancellation of the fall 03 semester, due to low enrollment (a function, we all surmise, of uneasiness of world situation during the Iraq war) Spring & summer have been strong, and fall enrollment looks good, too.

Any USM professor can propose a summer school course that utilizes the Abbey's resources. If enrollment makes, that professor gets to go to Europe for three weeks. I don't understand why folks aren't beating down the door on this one. Its great for the students to travel in a structured way, and its great for our faculty.

Date: Jul 13, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Disgusted
" The Abbey's finances have always been tight--it is run on a tight shoestring; that's not news to anyone involved with the program. It took an especially hard hit after the cancellation of the fall 03 semester, due to low enrollment (a function, we all surmise, of uneasiness of world situation during the Iraq war) Spring & summer have been strong, and fall enrollment looks good, too. Any USM professor can propose a summer school course that utilizes the Abbey's resources. If enrollment makes, that professor gets to go to Europe for three weeks. I don't understand why folks aren't beating down the door on this one. Its great for the students to travel in a structured way, and its great for our faculty. "

And the constant parties are like killer man. Students should definitely go if they can afford it - its the easiest course credit I ever received.

Date: Jul 13, 2004

I just heard that all of the stuff in Hudson's office is now packed in boxes over there. What does this mean?

Date: Jul 13, 2004

quote:
Originally posted by: Ditto boy
"I do not know this as fact but as widely circulated C.W. The abbey is in serious financial trouble. Mark Miller learned this when he was named dean of the now departed college. Financial wheeling and dealing may be what SFT has on Hudson--though Hudson must have the numbers on SFT too."

And if Dr. Miller (rather than Tim Hudson or Ken Malone) is allowed to run the program, whether it is located in CBED, in COAL, in COST, or as a stand-alone, it may attain some quality (with or without the abbey). There is nothing inherently wrong with a department of economic development or international study just as there is nothing inherently wrong with controlled, on-line delivery. The bad reputation has come from its mismanagement. Dr. Miller has the best shot of making it credible.