July 27, 2001

When a President Quits Early, the Damage Can Linger On

By JULIANNE BASINGER

A college's momentum, fund raising, and morale suffer with a sudden departure at the top

David H. Auston began his presidency at Case Western Reserve University at a breakneck pace in 1999, meeting with deans and administrators as well as local alumni and donors.

During the next several months, he embarked on a nine-city tour of alumni chapters across the country. At his inauguration that first year, he outlined his action plan for pursuing a dozen goals, including a

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