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Three things that stood out about prez finalist Eric Kaler

Here are some quick bits about what was noted (or often mentioned) about Stony Brook University Provost Eric Kaler by a few on the University of Minnesota Board of Regents presidential search committee. These were more concrete items that went beyond the usual platitudes such as “had passion,” “showed leadership” and “could connect with people.”…
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Video: U-Minnesota presidential finalist Kaler

Video: U-Minnesota presidential finalist Kaler

Here’s Kaler speaking about innovations in education. Might give you a feel for the guy.
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University of Minnesota’s press release on presidential finalist Eric Kaler

Just for those who want all the info: University of Minnesota presidential finalist announced MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (11/12/2010) —The University of Minnesota Board of Regents today named a finalist in the search to succeed President Robert Bruininks, when he leaves the presidency in June 2011. The finalist is Eric Kaler, Provost at Stony Brook…
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Where we go from here in U-Minnesota president search

Now that the University of Minnesota regents have chosen Stony Brook University Provost Eric Kaler as its only finalist in the presidential search, the public will have two main chances to participate: (I’ll have to double check the times, though.) Public forum: Wednesday, Nov. 17th from 4 p.m to 5:15 p.m. at the Coffman Memorial…
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Comments on having only one finalist for U-Minnesota prez

As we just reported, the pool of four finalists dropped down to two after the others declined to be part of a publicly named candidate pool. After mentioning two candidates, the Board of Regents forwarded only one for consideration. The regents seem to be bracing for the criticism. Here are some edited comments from after…
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Some background on U of Minnesota prez finalist Kaler

Some background on U of Minnesota prez finalist Kaler

From the Stony Brook Web site: STONY BROOK, NY, February 17, 2010 — The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) has elected Stony Brook University’s Eric W. Kaler, Eric W. Kaler Provost, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Vice President of Brookhaven Affairs, as one of 68 new members and nine foreign associates, announced NAE…
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Stony Brook Provost Eric W. Kaler is finalist for U of Minnesota presidency

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents has just announced the following finalist in the search to succeed outgoing President Robert Bruininks: Eric Kaler, provost at Stony Brook University in New York.
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First bits on U-Minnesota prez candidates

Some notes on the candidates via regent Clyde Allen — They show gender and racial diversity. They’re all academics with strong admin skills They’re all external They’re at both public and private institutions Some or all have Big 10 experience Some are U of M alums All have degrees in sciences or liberal arts Also,…
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