Blackheart Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 The saga continues... http://www.grandforksherald.com/news/4413251-florida-interview-raises-questions-kennedys-future-und This guy needs to go; he obviously is not focused on UND. Quote
BarnWinterSportsEngelstad Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 7 hours ago, Blackheart said: The saga continues... http://www.grandforksherald.com/news/4413251-florida-interview-raises-questions-kennedys-future-und This guy needs to go; he obviously is not focused on UND. And maybe the news on Friday wouldn't be soon enough? The last paragraph reminds me of the state legislators in their politics of higher ed, as to how we got here. "People like President Kennedy, they are tornadoes," Weinstein said, "and it's those of us without resources or political power who have to rebuild when they are gone." Many of Moser's posts on here also come to mind. Bringing in Schafer with the knife and Kennedy with the sword = a bleeding UND. CUT & RUN Quote
Popular Post UNDColorado Posted March 6, 2018 Popular Post Posted March 6, 2018 This is sort of backwards thinking here. From what I understand he was contacted by a search committee so he said what the hell and checked it out. So would some of you rather have a president that no other school wants? This shows we have a president that is worth something but according to the article above he has to go because someone else was interested. Makes no sense. 12 Quote
SWSiouxMN Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 So Dean-O in Fargo is a lame duck too by this logic? 2 Quote
BarnWinterSportsEngelstad Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 11 minutes ago, UNDColorado said: This is sort of backwards thinking here. From what I understand he was contacted by a search committee so he said what the hell and checked it out. So would some of you rather have a president that no other school wants? This shows we have a president that is worth something but according to the article above he has to go because someone else was interested. Makes no sense. Don't know how your bold fits in, nobody is saying we want a president that nobody else wants. Pres. Kennedy could of kindly said no thank you and that I just started this job and have much to do. I appreciate the opportunity that UND has given me and I have a job to do here. vs. CUT & RUN. 1 Quote
CMSioux Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 So a person is expected to give up a six figure raise and a job in Florida because "They should be loyal" Situations change. Quote
siouxfan512 Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 8 minutes ago, BarnWinterSportsEngelstad said: Don't know how your bold fits in, nobody is saying we want a president that nobody else wants. Pres. Kennedy could of kindly said no thank you and that I just started this job and have much to do. I appreciate the opportunity that UND has given me and I have a job to do here. vs. CUT & RUN. I understand this thinking, but I also understand that from the individual candidate's standpoint, they are going to consider the most desirable job. Florida vs Grand Forks??? I get it. Probably more money??? I also get it. I'm sure there are other factors as well. We'll see what happens. Now if he does not get the UCF job, and this becomes a routine of interview for new positions, then you may have a problem. But I don't really see an issue with a guy keeping his option open like this. 3 Quote
gfhockey Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 I have heard that Kennedy is a piss poor fundraiser Quote
UND1981 Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 8 hours ago, Blackheart said: The saga continues... http://www.grandforksherald.com/news/4413251-florida-interview-raises-questions-kennedys-future-und This guy needs to go; he obviously is not focused on UND. We needed a guy who wanted to finish the job he started; not bolt for greener pastures. Not everyone agrees, but what % of UND supporters has be pissed off? >50%? Quote
BarnWinterSportsEngelstad Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 Just now, gfhockey said: I have heard that Kennedy is a piss poor fundraiser That was supposed to be his strong suit. Quote
gfhockey Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 I was told by the inner circles that some of the chief fundraisers don’t even want him around at events Quote
BarnWinterSportsEngelstad Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 Just now, gfhockey said: I was told by the inner circles that some of the chief fundraisers don’t even want him around at events His fundraising ability will not work at UND now. This is really a sad event for UND at this time of financial challenges. Looked like so much potential here a year ago? Quote
UNDvince97-01 Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 10 minutes ago, BarnWinterSportsEngelstad said: That was supposed to be his strong suit. Consider the source... Quote
Popular Post geaux_sioux Posted March 6, 2018 Popular Post Posted March 6, 2018 Man some of you are sensitive. The UCF job would be a massive professional upgrade. It has nothing to do with his lack of loyalty to UND. He’s got a vision for UND to expand and improve which is more than can be said about our last couple of presidents. I hope he stays. 16 Quote
jdub27 Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 1 hour ago, SWSiouxMN said: So Dean-O in Fargo is a lame duck too by this logic? To a point, but more so because of his own set of special circumstances to deal with brought on by himself than him applying for and then "bowing out" of the Ohio job last year. However he seems to have continued on just fine and even managed to get his contract renewed which was no small feat. Quote
geaux_sioux Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 9 minutes ago, gfhockey said: I was told by the inner circles that some of the chief fundraisers don’t even want him around at events 1 Quote
BarnWinterSportsEngelstad Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 2 minutes ago, geaux_sioux said: Spot on, made me laugh 1 Quote
gfhockey Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 Steven Shirley would be best choice. Go re read his bio proud 5th generation pure bred who wants to live here for ever Quote
geaux_sioux Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 1 minute ago, gfhockey said: Steven Shirley would be best choice. Go re read his bio proud 5th generation pure bred who wants to live here for ever Does pure bred mean he has Hemophilia? Quote
Dagger Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 From wjhat I have been told most people on campus hopes he gets the job Quote
UNDBIZ Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 3 minutes ago, gfhockey said: Steven Shirley would be best choice. Go re read his bio proud 5th generation pure bred who wants to live here for ever One of the reasons I hope Kennedy sticks around a couple more years. I'd like to see Shirley turn Minot around before coming to UND. Quote
Popular Post Teeder11 Posted March 6, 2018 Popular Post Posted March 6, 2018 6 minutes ago, gfhockey said: Steven Shirley would be best choice. Go re read his bio proud 5th generation pure bred who wants to live here for ever He’d bolt for $1.3M and the Sunshine State in a heartbeat, too, given the chance. 7 Quote
Popular Post Teeder11 Posted March 6, 2018 Popular Post Posted March 6, 2018 2 minutes ago, Dagger said: From wjhat I have been told most people on campus hopes he gets the job Because he works their a$$ off and holds them accountable. Novel concept in the public sector. 7 Quote
Cratter Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 1 hour ago, gfhockey said: I have heard that Kennedy is a piss poor fundraiser If he wasn't already, he's about to be. 2 Quote
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