"Initially all of the travel was because they kicked me out of the president's residence. I thought that after 45 years I would always live in a 30,000-square-foot house. I decided to spend a year in hibernation by visiting other institutions and taking advantage of their largess."
"I wish I would have taken a sabbatical during my tenure and visited a few of these remarkable campuses. I would have learned so much that would be helpful to my own institution. I am in awe of the good work being done by so many, particularly those under duress."
"You have hit on the issue that exposes the ugly underbelly of higher education. And I am acutely aware that I am a skilled practitioner of the 'pecking order.' It is built into the dynamics of the system."
Traveling extensively was initially a response to being displaced from a long-term residence. The experience has allowed for leadership assistance to current presidents and a deeper understanding of various institutions. There is a recognition of the elitism and pecking order within higher education, which often contradicts the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. The importance of learning from others and the challenges faced by institutions under duress is emphasized, highlighting the need for collaboration and support in the academic community.
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