October 3, 2008

When Openness Compromises Quality

By DENNIS M. BARDEN

Too much transparency in the search process can lead to bad outcomes for all concerned

Memorandum:

To: The entire campus community; alumni, volunteers, and donors; prospective students and faculty members; and members of the public, both interested and uninterested

From: The president

Re: My career plans

I am writing today to inform everyone that I may be interested in another job. I have been approached by an institution that is looking for a president. The

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