You're only Vassar's 10th president; there haven't been that many of you. What would you like your legacy to be at Vassar?
Ten of us, 150 years. That's a 15-year average term. That's a long time. I'm hoping I can really solidify the institution's commitment to a diverse student body from all different backgrounds and really make sure that's something we've got the resources for. We have a wonderful faculty, and continuing to make sure that's the case is important. Part of the magic of the place is the place itself, our physical campus. Vassar's previous president did a wonderful job of getting through much of what needed to be renovated. I see the sciences as the piece I hope to get done for future generations, and I think we will.
