Harvard board said to weigh Summers's fate

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The governing board of Harvard University is considering removing President Lawrence H. Summers from office to end the escalating strife between faculty members and Summers, according to two Harvard professors and one senior official who have spoken with members of the board recently.

Though other options could still be considered, the board may act quickly to avoid what is expected to be a lopsided vote of no confidence from the Faculty of Arts and Sciences scheduled for Feb. 28, they said. Many professors in recent days have been pushing the board to act now, rather than put the university through what many believe could be an explosive confrontation and a painful moment in Harvard history.

Nancy Rosenblum, chairwoman of the government department and a longtime Summers supporter, said she met about a week ago with a member of the board, which is known as the Corporation. The member, whom she would not name, asked her about a range of possible ways of resolving the stalemate between professors and Summers, including Summers's resignation.


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[Ellen Forradalom]

1. Buh-bye

Mr. "Women are too stupid for math and technology." Don't let the door bang you on the ass on the way out.

[1932]

2. I discovered recently that Summers's uncle is Paul Samuelson

who was the founder of modern neoclassical economics. Modern neoclassical economists resisted Keyenes and the new deal agressively and only very late in life did Samuelson revise his textbook, Economics, to acknowledge the contributions of Keynesianism (and Galbraith particular) to the field.

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3. Hope the next Harvard President isn't another Neocon

n/t

[Onlooker]

4. Summers success

Summers was sec'y of the treasury under Clinton, and he's done wonders for Harvard's investments and the physical development of Harvard's property. But, he's done a terrible job in all other respects. He should be removed, and they should bring in an educator, not an investment banker.