It is a fair question to ask. Let us ask it here and leave the Dr. Lovell thread for odes and kind words.
MU is now in the market for an AD and a president. Again. Please, don't let the Lakers make a run at Shaka if Hurley says no.
Are there any qualified Jesuits out there?
Will MU make an AD pick without a president in place?
And finally, which scooper should get the nod? ;)
For either position, my answer is the same:
What's Larry up to?
Seems like Shaka assuming all three roles and fulfilling his destiny to become MU's Triumvirate Unum is an easy call for all parties.
I think the Lakers are going to hire Reddick. I doubt Shaka is even in their radar.
I could see asking Scholl to stay on a year, maybe get his wisdom on potential people in terms of the athletic program. Plus shouldn't a new prez have a say in a new AD. But pure speculation on my part.
What does all this do to Shaka's happy place? The mutual feeling between him and Lovell was very clear.
Quote from: Warriors4ever on June 10, 2024, 12:56:44 PM
I could see asking Scholl to stay on a year, maybe get his wisdom on potential people in terms of the athletic program. Plus shouldn't a new prez have a say in a new AD. But pure speculation on my part.
What does all this do to Shaka's happy place? The mutual feeling between him and Lovell was very clear.
My guess is an interim President for the next year. Suspend the AD search and ask Scholl to stay on. Run both searches simultaneously in the Spring.
Wouldn't it make sense that Marquette has been prepared for this and the President search may not be as complicated/long as some suspect?
Yes and no. You would hope the BOT had quietly put together a list, with the cancer as the reason. On the other hand, with Lovell still working, literally to the very end, it would be difficult to do more than have a list known only to a few.
Presidential searches are more of a community-based process - so I would guess there will be a representative search committee of some sort. And my guess is that the Trustees have no "list" whatsoever, unless it is some sort of internal plan. (Remember these are volunteers.) So there will be a search firm to help with the process.
The other thing an interim does is help with what will be a very somber year. A Jesuit with higher education experience, or possibly a former Trustee who knows the community, is semi-retired but still has the energy left to put a good year in could work. A Ulice Payne or a Jeff Joerres for instance.
Or it could be the Provost, who served as a Dean prior and might be best able to push forward initiatives already in place. But that just causes another vacancy.
Much depends on the direction the university seeks to go during the next few years. President Lovell has done a magnificent job on infrastructure so now the question is, "what does Marquette need most?" Some thoughts:
1) Retention of Shaka Smart
2)
3) Building the Marquette brand as being at the academic forefront in higher education.
4) Continued evolution and development of Marquette's Roman Catholic mission in an increasingly secular world.
5) Development of a reliable funding source for intercollegiate athletes to ensure Men's and Women's basketball remains at the forefront of the intercollegiate world.
6) Build the endowment.
Two is intentionally blank. Nothing comes close to Coach Shaka.
Amid all of this, I'd be asking our AD to stick around on an interim basis until a new president is found. And I'd let Coach Shaka know that the Society of Jesus will be bounced before he will! Here's hoping both are with us for a long, long time.
The current Jesuit president of Creighton is an MU Alum, but not on the BOT. Not sure if that makes an appointment less likely but would think so since they wouldn't be up to speed on current matters. Then again Dr. Lovell wasn't either so who knows.
Quote from: dgies9156 on June 10, 2024, 01:30:31 PM
Much depends on the direction the university seeks to go during the next few years. President Lovell has done a magnificent job on infrastructure so now the question is, "what does Marquette need most?" Some thoughts:
1) Retention of Shaka Smart
2)
3) Building the Marquette brand as being at the academic forefront in higher education.
4) Continued evolution and development of Marquette's Roman Catholic mission in an increasingly secular world.
5) Development of a reliable funding source for intercollegiate athletes to ensure Men's and Women's basketball remains at the forefront of the intercollegiate world.
6) Build the endowment.
Two is intentionally blank. Nothing comes close to Coach Shaka.
Amid all of this, I'd be asking our AD to stick around on an interim basis until a new president is found. And I'd let Coach Shaka know that the Society of Jesus will be bounced before he will! Here's hoping both are with us for a long, long time.
Points 1 and 2 aren't a glowing indictment on higher education and I agree with you those are probably the top 2 priorities for a lot of people
As expected, provost Ah Yun will be acting president.
https://today.marquette.edu/2024/06/provost-kimo-ah-yun-to-serve-as-acting-president-of-marquette-university/
To be clear, an "acting president" doesn't necessarily mean "interim president." He was named acting president immediately because the University needs a president for all sorts of legal and governance reasons.
He could remain in this role until an interim is selected, or a permanent president is installed.
Quote from: Uncle Rico on June 10, 2024, 01:56:59 PM
Points 1 and 2 aren't a glowing indictment on higher education and I agree with you those are probably the top 2 priorities for a lot of people
glowing indictment?
Kris Ropella would be a fine choice, imo
Quote from: dgies9156 on June 10, 2024, 01:30:31 PM
Much depends on the direction the university seeks to go during the next few years. President Lovell has done a magnificent job on infrastructure so now the question is, "what does Marquette need most?" Some thoughts:
1) Retention of Shaka Smart
2)
3) Building the Marquette brand as being at the academic forefront in higher education.
4) Continued evolution and development of Marquette's Roman Catholic mission in an increasingly secular world.
5) Development of a reliable funding source for intercollegiate athletes to ensure Men's and Women's basketball remains at the forefront of the intercollegiate world.
6) Build the endowment.
Two is intentionally blank. Nothing comes close to Coach Shaka.
Amid all of this, I'd be asking our AD to stick around on an interim basis until a new president is found. And I'd let Coach Shaka know that the Society of Jesus will be bounced before he will! Here's hoping both are with us for a long, long time.
Let Shaka pick the next Prez and AD....
Fully expecting President to come first. No AD decision was going to be made without President Lovell's approval, I can't imagine that would change. Wouldn't begin to speculate on names, but considering there was no hard and fast date for Scholl to leave, I imagine they will try to fill President Lovell's spot in relatively short order and once that's finalized move on with replacing Scholl so the new President and AD are on the same page.
Quote from: brewcity77 on June 11, 2024, 11:14:27 AM
Fully expecting President to come first. No AD decision was going to be made without President Lovell's approval, I can't imagine that would change. Wouldn't begin to speculate on names, but considering there was no hard and fast date for Scholl to leave, I imagine they will try to fill President Lovell's spot in relatively short order and once that's finalized move on with replacing Scholl so the new President and AD are on the same page.
I don't know what you mean by "relatively short order," but I think it would be close to impossible to hire anyone for the Presidency role before the start of the academic year. And even if you ran a comprehensive search, the summer and the fall is traditionally not the time for those searches. CAN they do it? Sure. But I think it limits the quality of the candidates. These roles are usually run on academic year cycles.
That is why I think they will name an interim, run the Presidential search over the course of the fall and beginning of spring, and name a President while simultaneously running the AD search. You can have Scholl, Broeker, or someone from the outside come in and do the AD job for a year.
they shoulda made scholl the interim president and Broeker the permanent AD.
Ah Yun is not an inspiring character.
Quote from: WarriorFan on June 11, 2024, 03:23:09 PM
they shoulda made scholl the interim president and Broeker the permanent AD.
Ah Yun is not an inspiring character.
Eh. He'll be fine in an acting capacity. The main priority right now is continuity.
Pretty sure Giannis should be doin' da pickin', aina?
Quote from: 4everwarriors on June 12, 2024, 05:30:35 AM
Pretty sure Giannis should be doin' da pickin', aina?
So, Doc Rivers?
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on June 11, 2024, 12:03:27 PM
I don't know what you mean by "relatively short order," but I think it would be close to impossible to hire anyone for the Presidency role before the start of the academic year. And even if you ran a comprehensive search, the summer and the fall is traditionally not the time for those searches. CAN they do it? Sure. But I think it limits the quality of the candidates. These roles are usually run on academic year cycles.
That is why I think they will name an interim, run the Presidential search over the course of the fall and beginning of spring, and name a President while simultaneously running the AD search. You can have Scholl, Broeker, or someone from the outside come in and do the AD job for a year.
Have you submitted your professional and scoop resumes?
Quote from: Hards Alumni on June 12, 2024, 01:05:46 PM
Have you submitted your professional and scoop resumes?
Oh God no.
Go for it. The head explosions would look like the end of Kingsman.
MUScoop is the next AD. We'll open a thread.
Can't be that hard.
I vote for the mods. Running an athletic department has got to be simpler than running scoop.
Quote from: tower912 on June 14, 2024, 07:54:44 AM
I vote for the mods. Running an athletic department has got to be simpler than running scoop.
I nominate Muggsy. I'd love to see a 5 point plan.
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on June 10, 2024, 01:21:25 PM
Presidential searches are more of a community-based process - so I would guess there will be a representative search committee of some sort. And my guess is that the Trustees have no "list" whatsoever, unless it is some sort of internal plan. (Remember these are volunteers.) So there will be a search firm to help with the process.
The other thing an interim does is help with what will be a very somber year. A Jesuit with higher education experience, or possibly a former Trustee who knows the community, is semi-retired but still has the energy left to put a good year in could work. A Ulice Payne or a Jeff Joerres for instance.
Or it could be the Provost, who served as a Dean prior and might be best able to push forward initiatives already in place. But that just causes another vacancy.
Don't be surprised if the permanent replacement for Dr. Lovell doesn't start until the Fall of '25. I am sure the plan is to do a nationwide search, which means the new hire probably won't be named until this fall, and anyone that isn't an internal hire or isn't employed will likely need the following semester to transition out of their current role. This isn't a job where you give two weeks' notice to your current employer.
Marquette announced the Presidential search today.
https://today.marquette.edu/2024/07/marquette-university-launches-search-for-25th-president/
Note there is no indication of a timeline but this doesn't mean that the search can't result in a candidate that starts in Fall '25. Or they can hire someone next week.
Send in your resume'.
I have a source that says Muggsy has submitted a 5 point plan.
And each point has at least 4 sub points.
Would you rather have a Muggsy 5 Point Plan or a Wojo PPT?
Wojo. Not even that close.
Quote from: tower912 on July 22, 2024, 01:17:56 PM
Send in your resume'.
There isn't a soul on this earth who thinks that's a good idea.
I am a soul on earth and I think it would be awesome.
Quote from: tower912 on July 22, 2024, 07:01:27 PM
I am a soul on earth and I think it would be awesome.
Why do you hate your alma mater? And me?
Quote from: warriorchick on June 14, 2024, 08:36:35 AM
Don't be surprised if the permanent replacement for Dr. Lovell doesn't start until the Fall of '25. I am sure the plan is to do a nationwide search, which means the new hire probably won't be named until this fall, and anyone that isn't an internal hire or isn't employed will likely need the following semester to transition out of their current role. This isn't a job where you give two weeks' notice to your current employer.
Number 1 Job of University President=Increase Endowment. Dr. Lovell scorecard was strong. Hope The Trustees can find someone who can maintain the fund-raising momentum.
https://www.marquette.edu/endowment/endowment-performance.shtml
Quote from: Herman Cain on July 23, 2024, 09:07:05 AM
Number 1 Job of University President=Increase Endowment. Dr. Lovell scorecard was strong. Hope The Trustees can find someone who can maintain the fund-raising momentum.
https://www.marquette.edu/endowment/endowment-performance.shtml
"This is a remarkable opportunity for a forward-thinking, mission-oriented leader who is at once strategic and creative and who will demonstrate a firm commitment to Marquette's Catholic, Jesuit mission, vision and values."
Our Catholic, Jesuit approach and focus on student success and immersive, personalized learning experiences encourages students to think critically and engage with the world around them. When students graduate with a Marquette degree, they are truly prepared and called to Be The Difference.
The last I looked on the MU web site, tuition was 51K with Room and Board another 17k to 20k. For me the top priority of a University President would be to lower the cost of a college education while increasing the value of a University Degree. Now to me that would be both creative and strategic. Maybe that is why I am not on the Board.
Even if tuition and Room and Board were cut in half a student with just a BA/BS graduating from MU with no work experience would have to have a starting salary exceeding 100K today to equal the earning power of my degree back in 1969. Since I paid full freight it would be north of 200k.
Sure, top priority should be keeping Shaka.
Quote from: Herman Cain on July 23, 2024, 09:07:05 AM
Number 1 Job of University President=Increase Endowment. Dr. Lovell scorecard was strong. Hope The Trustees can find someone who can maintain the fund-raising momentum.
https://www.marquette.edu/endowment/endowment-performance.shtml
Spot on. Of all the college closures we have seen, none of them have been poorly endowed. MU is on the brink of a $1B endowment, which is impressive considering where they were a decade ago.
Quote from: muwarrior69 on July 23, 2024, 02:18:59 PM
The last I looked on the MU web site, tuition was 51K with Room and Board another 17k to 20k. For me the top priority of a University President would be to lower the cost of a college education while increasing the value of a University Degree. Now to me that would be both creative and strategic. Maybe that is why I am not on the Board.
Sure, top priority should be keeping Shaka.
Very few actually pay that, but I agree with the overall point. I love our alma mater but I'd have a hard time justifying that cost for my kids when they hit college years.
Maybe not the top priority, but I do think whoever they hire has to see the value of the men's basketball program to the university. If the program is doing well everything else becomes easier.
Quote from: muwarrior69 on July 23, 2024, 02:18:59 PM
Even if tuition and Room and Board were cut in half a student with just a BA/BS graduating from MU with no work experience would have to have a starting salary exceeding 100K today to equal the earning power of my degree back in 1969. Since I paid full freight it would be north of 200k.
Huh
Let's hope Marquette doesn't go down this path
https://www.alligator.org/article/2024/08/sasse-s-spending-spree-former-uf-president-channeled-millions-to-gop-allies-secretive-contracts
Quote from: Plaque Lives Matter! on August 12, 2024, 02:46:10 PM
Let's hope Marquette doesn't go down this path
https://www.alligator.org/article/2024/08/sasse-s-spending-spree-former-uf-president-channeled-millions-to-gop-allies-secretive-contracts
An SEC school should have no problem with a new leader bringing in their own coaching staff that is filled with newly promoted friends and former staff, thats a Southern tradition.
Bringing this back up because of a story shared by Damarius' father about President Lovell.
One of the top reasons my family accepted Marquette University for my son Damarius to attend was having the honor to visit with Dr. Lovell in his office and hear him express why he wanted my son to attend his college, other than his skills on the basketball court.
There was a gentle smile on Dr. Lovell's face as he spoke kind words of encouragement to me and my family — about how the Marquette family would take care of Damarius on his life's journey. I visited multiple universities, and I didn't see or hear from any other president at those universities. Wow, what a game- changer. With his gentle smile and hand-to-shoulder prayer, I'll never forget the love he showed me and my family on that day.
— Anthony Owens, father of student-athlete Damarius Owens (shared with Marquette)
https://today.marquette.edu/2024/11/a-life-for-and-with-others/
Again, basketball is not the most important thing, but I really hope whoever ends up being chosen as President can embrace it the way Dr. Lovell did.
Quote from: MUfan12 on November 14, 2024, 09:44:34 AMBringing this back up because of a story shared by Damarius' father about President Lovell.
One of the top reasons my family accepted Marquette University for my son Damarius to attend was having the honor to visit with Dr. Lovell in his office and hear him express why he wanted my son to attend his college, other than his skills on the basketball court.
There was a gentle smile on Dr. Lovell's face as he spoke kind words of encouragement to me and my family — about how the Marquette family would take care of Damarius on his life's journey. I visited multiple universities, and I didn't see or hear from any other president at those universities. Wow, what a game- changer. With his gentle smile and hand-to-shoulder prayer, I'll never forget the love he showed me and my family on that day.
— Anthony Owens, father of student-athlete Damarius Owens (shared with Marquette)
https://today.marquette.edu/2024/11/a-life-for-and-with-others/
Again, basketball is not the most important thing, but I really hope whoever ends up being chosen as President can embrace it the way Dr. Lovell did.
Thank you for sharing this. Whoever replaces President Lovell has very big shoes to fill
MU AD search to resume. According to the release they already have semi-finalists. If not Broeker my fingers are crossed for Brian Hardin to get the Big Chair.
https://today.marquette.edu/2024/12/search-for-next-vice-president-and-director-of-athletics-to-resume/
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on December 03, 2024, 08:12:04 AMMU AD search to resume. According to the release they already have semi-finalists. If not Broeker my fingers are crossed for Brian Hardin to get the Big Chair.
https://today.marquette.edu/2024/12/search-for-next-vice-president-and-director-of-athletics-to-resume/
My List1A) Mike Broeker
1B) Craig Pintens
2) Brian Hardin
Quote from: TallTitan34 on December 03, 2024, 09:04:07 AMMy List
1A) Mike Broeker
1B) Craig Pintens
2) Brian Hardin
Pintens, IMO, hasn't done anything at LMU to justify being ready for the MU job...unless you count cutting sports. Hardin has made three spectacular hoops hires (2 MBB, 1 WBB) and built and improved facilities at Drake. He also knows MU more than Pintens. Again, just my opinion.
Choose your fighter!
Broeker: https://gomarquette.com/staff-directory/mike-broeker/3
Pintens: https://lmulions.com/staff-directory/craig-pintens/1345
Hardin: https://godrakebulldogs.com/staff-directory/brian-hardin/296
Just don't hire this guy and I'm happy: https://ekusports.com/staff-directory/kyle-moats/593
Quote from: TallTitan34 on December 03, 2024, 09:26:50 AMJust don't hire this guy and I'm happy: https://ekusports.com/staff-directory/kyle-moats/593
Surprised he's still alive.
Broeker or Pintens
With this being another off-cycle search, I would be surprised if it is anyone but Broeker. In fact, we may see an announcement before Christmas.
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on December 03, 2024, 09:52:12 AMWith this being another off-cycle search, I would be surprised if it is anyone but Broeker. In fact, we may see an announcement before Christmas.
Questions for those who are more in the know: Does Broeker want to be in the big chair?
Tom Crean or Brian Wardle are my votes.
Broeker is well-suited for the role he is in.
Hardin would be my pick.
Quote from: The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole on December 03, 2024, 09:52:12 AMWith this being another off-cycle search, I would be surprised if it is anyone but Broeker. In fact, we may see an announcement before Christmas.
Based on your President prediction, we shouldn't hear anything for at least 9 months. ;)
Quote from: cheebs09 on December 03, 2024, 10:41:48 AMBased on your President prediction, we shouldn't hear anything for at least 9 months. ;)
LOL, true, true...
It's my understanding that a number of current higher-profile ADs have thrown their hat into the ring, especially from conferences where there has been a lot of flux.
Quote from: warriorchick on December 03, 2024, 02:37:03 PMIt's my understanding that a number of current higher-profile ADs have thrown their hat into the ring, especially from conferences where there has been a lot of flux.
I hope it's not a sweat stained hat
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I hope Dayton's AD is a finalist.
Quote from: cheebs09 on December 03, 2024, 05:59:35 PMI hope Dayton's AD is a finalist.
Queue War and Peace length reply from Fieldhouse Flyer about their AD.