MIT to RPI: Keep her!

Last year, there was widespread speculation that Dr. Jackson had applied to be the next President of her alma matre MIT. While there were early indications that she'd be getting the position, MIT announced in August 2004 the selection of Susan Hockfield, then-Provost of Yale University. While announcement was about Hockfield, many saw it as a scathing refutal of Jackson's application and the policies that have defined her regime at RPI, word of which has certainly made its way back to Cambridge. Of particular interest:

In making the announcement, Corporation Chairman Dana G. Mead said, “As a strong advocate of the vital role that science, technology, and the research university play in the world, and with an exceptional record of achievement in serving faculty and student interests, Dr. Hockfield is clearly the best person to lead MIT in the years ahead. She brings to MIT an outstanding record as teacher, scientist and inspirational leader with a reputation for bringing out the best in all the people with whom she works.”

[emphasis mine]

For those of you who prefer to skim this blog, that paragraph reads "she's not Dr. Jackson."