Presidential farce costs over $3.6m

Article Abstract:

A culture of gamesmanship and expensive executive perks has been revealed at Boston University as details about succession to the presidency of the university have come to light. Daniel Goldin, a former space agency administrator, had initially been hired to take on the role of president from acting president John Silber, but doubts about Goldin's temperament emerged and the job offer was withdrawn, although Goldin was offered a US$1.8 mil severance package for the job he never held. Silber also resigned as chancellor of the university on the day the job offer to Goldin was withdrawn, and he stands to collect US$1.3 mil from the university in unused sabbaticals.

Personnel administration, Compensation and benefits, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Goldin, Daniel S., Boston University, Silber, John R.

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Campus bid to cut emissions

Article Abstract:

Several university presidents in the United States are working together through the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment to control global warming. The initiative aims to cut campus carbon emissions to zero, and promote research and training on carbonless living.

Management dynamics, Management, Environmental aspects, Global warming, College presidents, Company business management, Emissions (Pollution)

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Database to clock performance in accountability drive

Article Abstract:

The US Secretary of Education wants US universities to be more accountable for costs and the success or failure of their students. A new public national database will be set up to track the outcomes of these measures.

Measurement, Political aspects, Academic achievement

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