As a graduate of the University, I want the best candidate for the presidency. The bonafides for this man show he has what it takes to be a successful university president. Let's get this done trustees!
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ROB JORDAN
7 years ago
I support Caslen as president. Don't let a bunch of disgruntled faculty and students dominate the process. That would be letting the "inmates run the asylum.
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Paula Isaacson
7 years ago
I think he is most suited for the position!
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Bill Connor
7 years ago
I am a 2005 University of South Carolina, School of Law, graduate. I was commissioned an Army Infantry officer in 1990 after graduating The Citadel, and have served as an Infantry officer, both Regular Army and reserve, for the past 29 years to my current rank of Colonel. My background gives me a unique perspective to the decision about Robert Caslen becoming the next President of U of SC, so please consider my input. As a fellow combat arms leader, I have followed Caslen's military career for years. His reputation from within the military, particularly in Iraq, was sterling. In particular, in the area of preventing sexual harassment and/or assault he was a proven success as a General officer. During his five years at West Point, he was known to combat sexual assault/harassment, resulting in his becoming chairman of the NCAA Commission to prevent sexual assault/harassment.
From everything I heard from fellow officers (Note: my father and grandfather are West Point graduates, as are many friends/colleagues) the cadets at West Point loved General Caslen. He showed great care and passion for his students, and even completed the cadet indoor obstacle course as a 60+ year old man. This could have been quite embarrassing for him if unable to complete many tough obstacles, but he was such a "lead from the front" college president he believed it his duty. Amazing to all of us who saw the video. One of many indicators about the character of the man.
I have a terminal degree, and believe the criticism of Caslen's lack of a terminal degree to be a red herring. A terminal degree provides little usefulness to running a University, and, as you are aware, General Caslen has already earned respected Masters Degrees from top institutions. His honor of having made three star General Officer provides a great deal more notoriety for the University than a terminal Degree, so this requirement should be waived. Caslen has proper academic credibility, particularly when cons
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JFarnham
7 years ago
Leadership and Service welcome @ UofSC
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Hou-Yin Chang
7 years ago
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1999 graduate, College of Arts and Sciences. It is time we restore higher education to high standards, not that of the flower children whose ideals are based on the 1960's worldview too rampant today.
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JuJu Fogle
7 years ago
Unbelievable, a board of trustees is caving to a bunch of disgruntled students who are living on their parents money.; What have we become?
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Anonymous
7 years ago
Do not allow a minority of uninformed students to select the next President of USC.
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John Nelson
7 years ago
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I strongly support and endorse Lt Gen Robert Caslen to be the next President of USC. I urge the USC board to vote for this candidate.
ASCJ class of ’93, BA class of '96
Put the adults back in charge
He would make a great president
USC needs a leader not a teacher.
As a graduate of the University, I want the best candidate for the presidency. The bonafides for this man show he has what it takes to be a successful university president. Let's get this done trustees!
I support Caslen as president. Don't let a bunch of disgruntled faculty and students dominate the process. That would be letting the "inmates run the asylum.
I think he is most suited for the position!
I am a 2005 University of South Carolina, School of Law, graduate. I was commissioned an Army Infantry officer in 1990 after graduating The Citadel, and have served as an Infantry officer, both Regular Army and reserve, for the past 29 years to my current rank of Colonel. My background gives me a unique perspective to the decision about Robert Caslen becoming the next President of U of SC, so please consider my input. As a fellow combat arms leader, I have followed Caslen's military career for years. His reputation from within the military, particularly in Iraq, was sterling. In particular, in the area of preventing sexual harassment and/or assault he was a proven success as a General officer. During his five years at West Point, he was known to combat sexual assault/harassment, resulting in his becoming chairman of the NCAA Commission to prevent sexual assault/harassment. From everything I heard from fellow officers (Note: my father and grandfather are West Point graduates, as are many friends/colleagues) the cadets at West Point loved General Caslen. He showed great care and passion for his students, and even completed the cadet indoor obstacle course as a 60+ year old man. This could have been quite embarrassing for him if unable to complete many tough obstacles, but he was such a "lead from the front" college president he believed it his duty. Amazing to all of us who saw the video. One of many indicators about the character of the man. I have a terminal degree, and believe the criticism of Caslen's lack of a terminal degree to be a red herring. A terminal degree provides little usefulness to running a University, and, as you are aware, General Caslen has already earned respected Masters Degrees from top institutions. His honor of having made three star General Officer provides a great deal more notoriety for the University than a terminal Degree, so this requirement should be waived. Caslen has proper academic credibility, particularly when cons
Leadership and Service welcome @ UofSC
1999 graduate, College of Arts and Sciences. It is time we restore higher education to high standards, not that of the flower children whose ideals are based on the 1960's worldview too rampant today.
Unbelievable, a board of trustees is caving to a bunch of disgruntled students who are living on their parents money.; What have we become?
Do not allow a minority of uninformed students to select the next President of USC.
I strongly support and endorse Lt Gen Robert Caslen to be the next President of USC. I urge the USC board to vote for this candidate.
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