Really good news. Sharkey is sharp and gets the importance of athletics. Strong supporter of MacIntyre and George.
Shoemaker in the #2 spot is troubling from an athletics standpoint (she's super qualified and bright, but simply doesn't get it on athletics). So while much of my awareness of BoR issues relates to athletics and I'm not a fan of Shoemaker for those reasons, she's very strong in other areas and should do good service to the university. The danger she presents to athletics and the way that failing there would hurt the university so badly is why she cannot be in the top spot and it's a relief that she isn't going to be Chair.
Shoemaker in the #2 spot is troubling from an athletics standpoint (she's super qualified and bright, but simply doesn't get it on athletics). So while much of my awareness of BoR issues relates to athletics and I'm not a fan of Shoemaker for those reasons, she's very strong in other areas and should do good service to the university. The danger she presents to athletics and the way that failing there would hurt the university so badly is why she cannot be in the top spot and it's a relief that she isn't going to be Chair.