The results of our recent web survey that solicited opinions about the search for a new Chancellor are now available online at the following address:
http://www.ucdfa.org/news_articles/chancellor_search_survey.htm
There were 106 responses. It is hard to draw general conclusions from the results of the survey, given the fact that people were generally in favor of most of the points that were offered. It appears that the most pressing issues are probably the recruitment of somebody who appreciates high-quality research, who has the administrative skills to re-organize administrative units to support the faculty, and who is not an inside appointment. We will be drafting a letter to send to the members of the search advisory committee, directing them to this web site for further information and all of the detailed comments.
Thank you for your participation; your help is greatly appreciated. We hope that this effort leads to our voice being heard on the search advisory committee, and ultimately in the selection of an outstanding new Chancellor.