Of USC of course…………..is President Bush’s former top aide Andy Card. Some may say he is the frontrunner to take over the job of president at the University of South Carolina and he has our vote. You may recall that Andrew Sorenson is stepping down at the end of the month to enjoy retirement and who better to fill those big shoes than – USC Alum Andy Card.
Two weeks The State reported that Card was among seven choices being considered by a presidential search committee, which includes USC faculty, and the full board. Although The State didn’t name names, last week’s AP story confirms that Card is among the options, but he is “keeping quiet about his aspirations.”
Who is he up against you ask – well most sources will point to – Ray Greenberg, the current president of the Medical University of South Carolina, faculty favorite Harris Pastides, the university’s vice president for research and health sciences, and William Hubbard, the chairman of the USC Board of Trustees. This week, The State reported that the “University of South Carolina trustees will release this week the three finalists the board has selected in its search for a new president. And the board could take a vote to name its next leader on Friday.”
What could Card do for USC? Well for one he is a alumni and that means something. Second, he is not from acadmeia world. Third, he brings to USC a big name which counts with fundraising capabilities. Fourth, he is someone with real world experience beyond college circles. Fifth, we are confident he could tackle Cocky better than the old president.
We here at LOHD say give Card the job!
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