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11/27/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Adams, Michael F.

Dr. Michael F. Adams A graduate of Ohio State, Dr. Adams recently stepped down as President at the University of Georgia after leading it for 16 years. Under his leadership, he lead UGA to new heights. Managing during massive budget cuts, he maintained the quality of faculty and student applicants and managed intricate relationships in the state government. . Dr. Adams is not afraid to make difficult decisions for the good of the institution. And he isn't afraid to say Go Bucks! Recognized as a national leader in higher education, there is no one more suited to lead Ohio State. He can be reached at [email protected] or 706‐542‐0616.

8/28/2013 Esposito, Michael [email protected] Alumni Adams, Michael F.

Michael Adams just retired from the University of Georgia after an incredible run there. He might make for a solid transitional President while you create a viable succession plan for when his stint is up. Ideally we should have our own bench of candidates so we don't need to go "outside" the university. Michael earned a master's and Ph.D from OSU and is a quality leader and fantastic at fundraising. I currently serve on the alumni board of the Fisher College of Business and serve as co‐chair to the membership committee.

8/15/2013 Rezek, Chris [email protected] Alumni Adams, Michael F.Michael F. Adams, the president emeritus of the University of Georgia. Dr. Adams began his career in education as faculty at Ohio State University 1973‐1975. Adams holds a B.A., speech and history, David Lipscomb College, 1970; M.A., communication research methodologies, Ohio State University, 1971; Ph.D., political communication, Ohio State University, 1973).

8/8/2013 Brown, Scott [email protected] Other Adams, Michael F. Michael Adams former UGA leader. Left school with a surplus. And good footing in education.

11/2/2013 Fitsko, Jennifer jfitsko@aol com AlumniAdams‐Gaston, Javaune

She is great with the student body and is truly dedicated to the missions and values that Ohio state supports and holds.

8/16/2013 Abel, Juan StudentAdams‐Gaston, Javaune

As a student/employee of the University for several years now, I have seen first hand the dedication, love, and passion that Dr. Javaune Adams‐Gaston has for our University and its students. I can think of no other individual that can fill your shoes better than Dr. J. She has the ear of the Ohio State community, as well as the leadership qualities demanded for such a high profile position as University President. During her tenure as VP of Student Life she has constantly shown that she is a strong, intelligent, confident woman, with a resume that speaks for itself. The Ohio State University demands the best for its students, and electing a President who can represent the University not only on a local, but on a global level, should be a top priority. I simply cannot think of a more qualified individual to take over where you are leaving off than our very own VP of Student Life, Dr. Javaune Adams‐Gaston.

8/14/2013 Anonymous Anonymous StudentAdams‐Gaston, Javaune

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8/14/2013 Wanis, Monika wanis.3@osu edu StudentAdams‐Gaston, Javaune

She's brilliant and quite understanding. She relates very well to students and isn't greedy :)

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8/13/2013 Hsueh, Charles [email protected] StudentAdams‐Gaston, Javaune

Dr. Javaune Adams‐Gaston for her active participation in Student Life. Someone from the College of Medicine could be a good candidate.


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We need a president who will relate well to students and spend time with students. Dr. Gee was always posing for pictures with students and he remembered everyone's name. I believe that it is imperative that our next president be similar in how they connect with students. OSU is an amazing university with passionate students, and our next president needs to reflect that!!


Dr. Javaune Adams‐Gaston; Please choose someone who is focused on running a university, not a business.


Dr. Javaune Gaston, Dr. J for pres!!

8/8/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not SpecifiedAdams‐Gaston, Javaune

Dr. J. She is fantastic and would make a wonderful president.

8/8/2013 Noakes, Amy [email protected] StudentAdams‐Gaston, Javaune

Javaune Adams‐Gaston (Dr. J!). She really knows and cares about the students at OSU, and I wouldn't want anyone else!

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8/8/2013 Abel, Juan StudentAdams‐Gaston, Javaune

My name is Juan Abel, and I am a Senior majoring in International Studies. In response to your email regarding the search for the next President of The Ohio State University, I am forwarding you an email exchange that I had with former OSU President Dr. E. Gordon Gee. Hello Dr. Gee: Like many other members of the Ohio State Community, I am still a bit shocked and upset that you have decided to step down as President of our University. However, I completely understand your desire to take things a bit slower and enjoy some more free time to spend with your family. I've been informed that Ohio State students/employees are not involved in the selection process of electing your replacement, which is why I'd like to take this opportunity to make my voice heard through you, with the hopes that you can perhaps relay my thoughts to Mr. Schottenstein and the other Board members. As a student/employee of the University for several years now, I have seen first hand the dedication, love, and passion that Dr. Javaune Adams‐Gaston has for our University and its students. I can think of no other individual that can fill your shoes better than Dr. J. She has the ear of the Ohio State community, as well as the leadership qualities demanded for such a high profile position as University President. During her tenure as VP of Student Life she has constantly shown that she is a strong, intelligent, confident woman, with a resume that speaks for itself. The Ohio State University demands the best for its students, and electing a President who can represent the University not only on a local, but on a global level, should be a top priority. I simply cannot think of a more qualified individual to take over where you are leaving off than our very own VP of Student Life, Dr. Javaune Adams‐Gaston.

8/8/2013 Phelps, Cameron StudentAdams‐Gaston, Javaune

Honestly, I vote Jim Tressel. He has morals, would be fantastic at raising financial support, well liked in the OSU community, experience with leadership. Only problem is his 5 year ban from OSU. Another fine option is Dr. Jay!

7/30/2013 Po, Vanny [email protected] StudentAdams‐Gaston, Javaune

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8/8/2013 Lee, Joshua K. [email protected] Student Ahart, Josh Allen

I am writing this email in regards to the University Presidential Search. It is my firm belief that the committee should consider the character of Josh Allen Ahart. He is a man of the people and has many similarities to our outgoing President that many students adore. For one, Mr. Ahart embraces nightlife culture at The Ohio State University, much like former President Gordon Gee. Many times, Mr. Ahart can be found at the South Campus Gateway at The Ugly Tuna Saloona or Charlie Bear: The Land of Dance. Students love a University President that bonds with students, particularly Thursdays thru Saturdays when the sun has gone down. In addition, Mr. Ahart has proven himself with managerial experience as well. He has been in charge of a K‐Mart in his hometown. Whether or not that K‐Mart was successful under his realm is not for me to speculate, but perhaps it is something the Search Committee can look into. Thank you for taking the time to read each and every word of this email.

1/21/2014 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Albright, Madeline N/A

8/10/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Alexander, Skylar N/A

12/29/2013 Vas Dupre, Marsha [email protected] Alumni Alutto, Joseph A.Hire Interim President Joseph A. Alutto. He attended our 50th anniv. event and spoke eloquently. He's incredibly articulate, dedicated and highly experienced. We need him more than a "celebrity." I'm a true feminist, but do not want to see a woman such as Condi Rice from the political right.

9/28/2013 M., Ken Anonymous Alumni Alutto, Joseph A. Give Dr. A. a 1 year term by term presidency.9/2/2013 Shrode, Keith L. [email protected] Alumni Alutto, Joseph A. N/A9/2/2013 Shrode, Keith L. [email protected] Alumni Alutto, Joseph A. N/A

8/31/2013 Someone who knows [email protected] Alumni Alutto, Joseph A.I would recommend that we keep Joe Alutto as the new president. He has great leadership and has already been the temporary President a second time. How much more could you ask for?

8/29/2013 DeCenso, Donald D. [email protected] Alumni Alutto, Joseph A.

I recommend Joseph Alutto as our next president. I had the priviledge of serving on the Alumni Advisory Council while Joseph was in charge of seeing that Ohio State conforms to our Governor's mandate. We were to tighten our belt in every department, and Joseph did a fantastic job in accomplishing this very difficult task. He also has been very successful in handling the position of interim president, whenever he was asked to do so. Simply put, he is a very capable person.

8/28/2013 Myers, Eric G. [email protected] Alumni Alutto, Joseph A.

Is it possible to just keep Joe Alutto? He did an excellent job with the Fisher College of Business, has served well as the Provost. He knows our campus, community and culture. Among my many Fisher alumni friends, we all agree that he is an obvious and excellent choice. I'm sure that he has been considered and perhaps he is not interested for whatever reason. But if he is, please give him the consideration he deserves. Thanks.

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8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Alutto, Joseph A. N/A8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Alutto, Joseph A. N/A

8/28/2013 Wheeler, Curt curt@wheelermorris com Alumni Alutto, Joseph A.Retain Alutto. He is a strong Buckeye and a strong educator, and shared and helped Gee during his incredible years. I believe he is most suited to continue the progress. The last time we looked for a Gee replacement outside the Buckeye community...well I'll just say that I felt it was a disaster.

8/21/2013 Gibson, Sallie D. [email protected] Alumni Alutto, Joseph A.

Why are we trying to fix what is not broken? Why are giving the allusion that it is (OSU) broken? The world is watching us. Dr. Joseph A. Alutto, is a man with values who has a demeanor that is very business savvy, truthful; and yet compassionate. He has proven himself to be a steadfast anchor for the University and loyal. What does it say about us (OSU) when we cannot consider internal candidates who are qualified? The Ohio State University faculty, staff, and Alumnae are very Blessed to have one of the best and brightest candidates currently associated with the University. Yes, a man who was so unselfish that he was willing to work tirelessly to make a change in the Columbus Public School system. That says volumes about commitment to people and investing in our future. As one who works nonstop in the community and will attest that was not an easy feat to take on. I desire to see Dr. Alutto's name among OSU history as President of the Ohio State University. It would say volumes about the Trustee's as well. Dr. Alutto's character is never one in question and he continues to be an integrated part of the core decisions made and to be made at the University. He is not one easily flustered and engaging in the situation at hand by reacting to it vs. stepping outside and giving the best representation of OSU in a stellar way. My southern grandmother would say, "Be careful what you ask for". Another would say, "it is better to know what you are getting than to no know and open Pandora’s Box". It is no surprise that I am a fan of Dr. Alutto watching from the sidelines; however, I greatly admire his works in the Fisher College, his creative talents fiscally and responsibly to address the needs of students and more far exceeding expectations. I have the utmost confidence in the search committee and trustee’s to work meticulously to keep our talent in house (having that Blessing staring us in the face), to focus on the bigger picture we have ahead rather than forfeiting resources when we have our President…Dr. Joe Alutto. “Darkness presents darkness…But as a light you enable someone to find their way”. by Sallie D. Gibson There goes the “But”! So here is my investment‐‐‐BUT FOR OHIO STATE… Dr. Joe Alutto as the next President of the Ohio State University achieved monumental strides in the university far reaching its 2.5 billion goal(s). Go Bucks, Sallie D. Gibson

8/16/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Alutto, Joseph A.Joseph A Alutto ‐ this guy deserves a shot at the job. I met him during the Summer qtr of 2007 when he was serving at interim president before Gordon Gee was brought back

8/15/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Alutto, Joseph A. N/A

8/15/2013 Keggan, John C. [email protected] Alumni Alutto, Joseph A.

I highly recommend Dr. Alutto if he would be willing to accept this responsibility.. He is a genuinely sincere and wonderful person. I dealt with him personally on two occasions and found him to be most helpful. I have been in gatherings and meetings where he has been in attendance and found him to be very delightful. I believe he has been a very influential person for the good of the University. He is a good and positive speaker I believe he deserves this position. I am a loyal and faithful Alumni. One of the seven founders of The Ohio State University Campus at Marion. I am one of only two Board member emeritus of the OSUM board. I have received OSU's Distinguished Service Award, am one of the Centennial awardees. Also the College of Agriculture Distinguished Alumni award and numerous other OSUM Awards. I believe strongly in OSU and believe Dr. Alluto will take us to greater heights.

8/13/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Alutto, Joseph A.

As a two time graduate from OSU and a 13 year staff member, there should be strong consideration for Dr. Alutto to become the permanent president of the university. His leadership is clear as his ability to run our institution. It is obvious to a majority of my friends and colleagues that Dr. Gee would not have been as successful as he was if it wasn't for Dr. Alutto. Serious offers and consideration should be made for making him an offer he can't refuse.

8/12/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Alutto, Joseph A.I think Alutto would be a great president. He has shown the leadership and love for Ohio State in times of transition and as a temporary President twice. As a student I believe, Alutto will solve the issues Gee left us with and bring back the "students first" mentality that Ohio State so helplessly needs.

7/19/2013 Copeland, Joel jvcopeland@kmionline com Not Specified Alutto, Joseph A. I think Joe Alutto is your man.

8/13/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Other Andrews, DavidDavid Andrews, former Dean, OSU College of Education and Human Ecology and current Dean, College of Education, Johns Hopkins University

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12/19/2013 Amaya, Jose [email protected] Other Aoun, JosephAs a former faculty member (English), I'd nominate Dr. Valerie Lee, the current Chief Diversity Officer at OSU. If she can't be in line, then I'd nominate Joseph Aoun, the current President at Northeastern U in Boston.

8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Arnn, LarryA less career academic/liberal slant would be refreshing. . similar to the hiring of Dean Poon at Fisher College. Your donations would go up significantly.

8/21/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Asher, Herb

Herb Asher Been a loyal professor at OSU for many years. An excellent understanding of the political environment in Ohio. Please choose someone who loves Ohio State. Not because they get paid to much money, but because they understand the political and academic environment of the University. My opinion is to make sure the pay is in line with the job. That would mean far less than the pay we have been giving previous presidents. Instead we should try to make the pay fall in a range with what other similar Universities are giving. Look at Michigan and Texas (as Dayton Daily did a year ago). The best idea might be to find a person from the University that has worked for years at this University.

8/13/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Axner, David Dr. David Axner (of Dublin City Schools)

9/29/2013 McDougle, Leon leon.mcdougle@osumc edu Faculty Azziz, Ricardo

I'm the Chief Diversity Officer for the OSU Wexner Medical Ctr and in my roles as a member of the NIH/NIDDK Network of Minority Research Investigators and Association of American Medical Colleges, Group on Diversity and Inclusion National Chair‐elect, I've had the great fortune to meet and hear two presentations by Dr Ricardo Azziz, one concerning his outstanding research career and the other concerning "Transformative Leadership" in his current role as President of the Georgia Health Sciences University. Both talks were inspirational and informative. He has the skill set necessary to continue to lead OSU from excellence to eminence! See biography below: Ricardo Azziz, MD, MPH, MBA Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Medicine President, Georgia Regents University CEO, Georgia Regents Health System Partnership and collaboration... These are the keys to our success. Dr. Azziz serves as founding President of the Georgia Regents University (GRU), and CEO of the Georgia Regents Health System, a greater than $1.2 billion integrated and aligned enterprise with over 1,000 faculty, 9500 students, and 9500 employees. GRU includes nine Colleges/Schools, ranging from Business, Education, and Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, to Medicine, Allied Health, and Science & Mathematics, and serves as home to Georgia's public academic health center. Dr. Azziz led the creation of the Georgia Health Sciences Health System (now Georgia Regents Health System), and the subsequent administrative and governance integration of the Health System with the then Georgia Health Sciences University (GHSU). He has also led the consolidation of what were formerly GHSU and Augusta State University to create GRU, the 4th comprehensive research university in the University System of Georgia, with recognized excellence in the health sciences.

8/30/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Bacow, LarryIs Larry Bacow available? He would be fantastic. If not, I hope the selection committee reviews his answers in the panel discussion and thinks carefully about them. Very insightful.

10/29/2013 Anonymous Anonymous FriendBaeslack, William "Bud"

William “Bud” Baeslack III, Ph.D. ‐ current provost at Case Western Reserve University

8/28/2013 Porter, Nancy [email protected] AlumniBaeslack, William "Bud"

W. A. “Bud” Baeslack III Provost and Executive Vice President Case Western Reserve University 10900 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44106‐7001 Email: [email protected] Phone: 216 368.4346 FAX: 216.368.4325

8/28/2013 Pezzutti, Mark [email protected] AlumniBaeslack, William "Bud"

William A. "Bud" Baeslack III. The OSU family is already familiar with Bud. He currently is the Provost & Executive VP for Case Western Reserve University. I would not be surprised if Bud is already on the University's "short list". He is an outstanding candidate that has OSU experience on his resume. Anyone who has been fortunate enough to have worked with or been taught by Bud will vouch for his character, intellect, leadership and integrity. His most recent role as a provost at a highly regarded university has prepared him to take the helm of OSU. I sincerely appreciate your consideration of this candidate for our next President Best regards, Mark Pezzutti OSU Class of 1985

8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous AlumniBaeslack, William "Bud"

William 'Bud' Baeslack, he understands students , was a great educator and knows how to get research dollars. or Michael T. Sherman another good candidate, knows how to teach and knows how to build infrastructure at the university level. Former President Ed Jennings should be asked for input. Good Man

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8/15/2013 Anonymous Anonymous AlumniBaeslack, William "Bud"

I recommend Dr. William "Bud" Baeslack for President of The Ohio State University! Dr. Baeslack has proven himself in a variety of positions including Dean of the College of Engineering @ The Ohio State University. Dr.Baeslack is also an Alumni of The Ohio State University and will always have the best interest of the university in mind for all decisions and will project the best "face" of The Ohio State University in all public relations. Dr. Baeslack is currently serving as Provost At Case Western Reserve University. The selection committee cannot make a better choice for the next President of The Ohio State University than Dr. Baeslack to lead the university on into the 21st century!

8/13/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not SpecifiedBaeslack, William "Bud"

I think Bud Baeslack (Provost at Case Western) would be a fabulous President. He was an exceptional Dean at OSU, and that is why he was picked up to be a Provost at Case. It's time to have a Buckeye lead the Buckeyes. p.s: Bud is a lifelong Buckeye! Please do not pursue Michael Crow who is currently President at ASU. Some have said that Michael has a forceful personality, much like used‐car salesman. That personality has served him well in a Frontier state. Don't think he'd be good for OSU.

7/28/2013 Sundaresan, Venky venky sundaresan@gmail com AlumniBaeslack, William "Bud"

I am Venky (OSU MS Industrial & Systems Engineering ‐ Operations Research, 2005) based in India. I would like to nominate William A. “Bud” Baeslack III, for the post of next President. Bud's brief profile: http://www.case edu/provost/about/bio.html He has done great things for Ohio State during his tenure. I was particularly impressed with his Vision for the College of Engineering as Dean: "Research should be relevant to Ohio's economic vitality and growth; and research should break down the walls within the College of Engineering and outside". He was a key enabler for many research programs, including motivating the research that I conducted. My linkedin below can give some idea about my OSU tenure for close to 5 years. Bud can be reached by his email [email protected] and phone 216‐368‐4346 Bud and I still keep in touch and talk regularly and he is a great source of inspiration for all Buckeyes! If you need any further details or any personal contact details of Bud, please let me know at [email protected]. Thanks and Good Luck with your search!

8/13/2013 McCracken, William A. [email protected] Student Bailey, GuyDr. Guy Bailey, former president of Texas Tech University and the University of Alabama, would be a worthy candidate to consider. Dr. Bailey oversaw the rapid expansion of Texas Tech during his tenure as president and is well equipped to manage the challenges associated with a large university such as Ohio State.

8/14/2013 Barbone, Nathaniel [email protected] Student Barbone, NicholasI recommend Nicholas Barbone, alum of OSU and my older brother. He is a Buckeye until he dies and bleeds Scarlet and Grey. I believe he would serve our university well and help usher in a new generation.

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8/26/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Staff Bendapudi, Neeli

Dr. Neeli Bendapudi, H.D. Price Dean at the KU School of Business and professor of marketing. She holds a doctorate from the University of Kansas, and she has taught at Texas A&M and the Ohio State University. Her research has appeared in Journal of Marketing, Journal of Marketing Research, Journal of Retailing and Harvard Business Review, among others. Dean Bendapudi has taught at the undergraduate, MBA, Executive MBA and Ph.D. levels, and has received numerous college, university and national teaching awards. She has experience on public and private boards, and served as EVP and Chief Customer Officer of Huntington National Bank. Dr. Bendapudi exhibits strong Leadership Skills; to mention a few: Effective and resolute decision making Can resolve conflict successfully Clearly communicates and inspires students, administration and the public with a vision and will see it through The aptitude to handle and manage the effects of constant, complex change. Communicates motivation and encouragement that gives confidence to others. Trustworthy, Strong Moral values Great negotiator Parent of a college

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8/8/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Berkman, Ronald Ronald Berkman, current President of Cleveland State University and former Provost at Florida International University.

12/18/2013 Perlman, Jordan [email protected] Student Bernanke, Benjamin

There is nobody in the country more qualified to be the president of The Ohio State University than Ben Bernanke. This man is the genius behind the financial turnaround of the country and would be a great for Ohio State. He was involved in academia before assuming the chairmanship of the Federal Reserve including being a tenured professor at Princeton. His leadership at the Fed is coming to an end with his final press conference being today, December 18th, 2013. I appreciate your consideration of Dr. Bernanke for the president position.

8/13/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Bernanke, Benjamin N/A

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8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Bloomberg, Michael N/A

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8/14/2013 Beckrum, Niqui beckrum.1@osu edu Staff Boehm, Michael J. Michael J. Boehm, Professor and Vice Provost

8/20/2013 Tomasko, David [email protected] Faculty Boren, DavidI don't have any particular insight into what he's like but I have been impressed with how David Boren has raised the academic profile of the University of Oklahoma.

8/14/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Other Borland, Katherine

I am recommending Dr. Katherine Borland, an associate professor of comparative studies at the Ohio State University. I have watched Katherine work hard to get where she is today‐‐ being a single‐mother raising a child on her own yet never being too busy to put down her work because it is what she loves most. Dr. Borland is actively involved in study abroad and leads students to places they've never been or even dreamed of going before. Students come back with an experience of a lifetime and a new love for the place they've been. They respect Dr. Borland and many not only see her as a mentor and friend, but as a role model to someone they want to aspire to be. When I think of a president, I immediately think of a role model‐‐ someone who inspires me to do what I love and explore the unknown. Dr. Borland is appreciative of everything she is given and the people who surround her, and she is willing to both teach and learn from her environment. In this way, I think she would make a marvelous university president. She has a way of bringing people together, seeing the best in things and finding or creating a solution to every problem that she encounters. Dr. Borland is hard‐working, well put‐together, and an all‐around magnificently intelligent woman who always puts her mind to the test. Like many others in competition for this position, she is successful and unique but I think Dr. Borland is willing to offer more than the average candidate would by bringing her positive attitude as well as her stead‐fast and forth‐going nature to the president's desk. I think a president should work hard to get to where they are. It takes courage, initiative and a lot of hard work to get candidates from point A to point B. I also think the committee should be diverse in it's choosing and try to pick someone who not only reflects the suspected qualities of a president but also represents the students, faculty and staff at OSU in a unified, unique and independent way.

8/27/2013 Anonymous csmith.5550@gmail com Alumni Boschini, Victor

Victor Boschini Jr. ‐ is the current Chanellor at TCU. He was born and raised in Ohio and did his undergrad and masters' in the state. I urge you to find a candidate that lead to statements that "Ohio State is lucky to have so‐and‐so," or even "President so‐and‐so is lucky to be at Ohio State." It needs to be a reciprocating relationship, where both parties are fortunate enough to work together. As a large institution, we have been fortunate enough to have had a recent President who exemplified all that Ohio State stood for. The next President of The Ohio State University needs to to be about to relate to the students. S/he needs to listen to the faculty and staff. They need to understand the culture and traditions that go along with "Ohio State." Ohio State is not a 'pit‐stop' along a career in academia, rather it is dreamed as a destination. Ohio State is a place that changes peoples' lives for the better. Ohio State makes the world a better place. Its next president should do the same. On a side note, Ohio State's former President Karen Holbrook may have done some positive things for the university, but from an Alum's point of view, she didn't quite "get" Ohio State. So, please stand clear of any candidates that resemble her. While I would love to be the next President of tOSU, I am nowhere near qualified for the position. Nor do I know if he is even qualified himself, but Archie Griffin should be your next president. He "gets" Ohio State. He understands the traditions, the culture, and the history. Archie upholds everything Ohio State stands for. He has earned the respect from the students, staff, alums, and the greater community. Archie would be more than an "ideal" candidate, rather, he would be 'perfect.' Whether or not he would even consider the position, I am unaware. If the search committee is afraid of the former star athlete as its next President, I urge you to look to Jesse "The Body" Ventura. (That may not be the best example, but you get the point.) The next President of tOSU needs to command respect and respect all; Archie does this. The next President needs to have made and will make an impact of peoples' lives; Archie does this. The search committee has been given the enormous task of replacing a ‐ largely ‐ beloved person. During your interview process, I hope you ask your candidates to complete the new campaign slogan: "But for Ohio State..."

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8/30/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Faculty Bras, R.L.

Dear search committee Dr R.L. Bras was at MIT for over 30 years during which time he held just about every administration below the Dean of Engineering. He moved to UC Irvine to be the Dean of Engineering in 2008 and 2 years later was snapped up by Georgia Tech to be Provost (the position he currently holds). Dr Bras is a distinguished researcher and a fellow of the National Academy of Engineers. The reason why I suggest Dr Bras as a candidate is that amongst all this success in research his passion still lies in education. He taught throughout his 30 years at MIT, including introductory undergraduate classes with the hope to excite the next generation of engineers. As we move from “excellence to eminence” I feel an appointment of a candidate with Dr Bras’s cv would be a move in that direction. Thanks for your attention

8/15/2013 Ages, Arnold [email protected] Friend Braun, Aurel Professor Aurel Braun, University of Toronto, currently Visiting Professor in International Relations Harvard University

8/14/2013 Bruno, Richard [email protected] Faculty Bray, Tammy

Tammy Bray, PhD; Executive Dean, Division of Health Sciences; Dean, College of Public Health and Human Sciences; Oregon State University; tammy.bray@oregonstate edu / 541‐737‐3256 / http://oregonstate.edu/leadership/phhs Dean Bray has an accomplished scientific and administrative career including a period in which she was Associate Dean of Research in the former College of Human Ecology at The Ohio State University. Her current appointment as Dean at Oregon State University (since 2002) has resulted in the implementation of numerous major initiatives including 2 new university centers and the establishment of the College of Public Health and Human Sciences (the first of its kind in the State of Oregon). Dean Bray's visions are ideally aligned with OSU's Discovery Themes, her leadership qualities are phenomenal and she would be perfectly suited to advance OSU's mission, she interacts well with the public and stakeholders, and she has a genuine appreciation for faculty (and students). I strongly encourage you to explore this candidate further. If she is not a viable option, she would certainly have recommendations for alternative candidates.

9/30/2013 Anonymous [email protected] Faculty Brown, Robert ClarkeRobert Brown, the president of Boston University. I am a former colleague of Dr. Brown and he would make a terrific choice. He is a leading academcian and terrific leader. BU has risen in the rankings since he took over.

9/6/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Brown, Robert Clarke

I would recommend a candidate that has an extensive background in finance. The university is a massive complex and demands an ongoing investment in infrastructure. Decisions made today regarding these massive financings we need someone who posesses these skills. We also need a no nonsense individual willing to make difficult decisions. In a nutshell the university needs very strong leadership. Robert Clarke Brown who currently is Treasurer of Case Western Reserve would be a very good candidate.

8/15/2013 Ott, Randolph H. [email protected] Alumni Brown, SherrodI would recommend a candidate that is an Ohio native, and has lived for some period of time in Ohio and has attended The Ohio State University. Examples: Barbara R. Snyder Sean Decatur Colleen McMahon Sherrod Brown

8/15/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Buffett, Warren N/A

1/13/2014 Olinsky, Christine F. [email protected] Faculty Bull, Nancy H.

I nominate Nancy H. Bull, Ph.D. She is currently the Interim Department Head, Allied Health Sciences and Professor, Department of Extension at the University of Connecticut. Dr. Bull is an Ohio native with a clear understanding of the land grant system, having worked her way up through the Extension system, most recently serving as associate Director of the Cooperative Extension System at UConn. Her management background,teaching expertise, leadership and recent appointment as the East Region Director for the Cooperative Extension System speak to her skills and knowledge. I worked with her for many years and consider her a friend. She exhibits the many required traits but I highlight a few: deep understanding of the university culture; ability to work with external leaders; ability to build a strong collaborative team; and shared governance. Nancy is committed to and works effectively with faculty, staff, students, legislators, funders, and friends ‐ a diverse and ever changing audience. She effectively leads and participates in Boards and committees. Outreach and Engagement are where she excels. Those are key components of the work of the Cooperative Extension System and her work as a leader in this arena. But Teaching and Learning, Research and Innovation, and Resource Stewardship are strong focuses as well. Dr. Bull lives the character traits desired but I emphasize her integrity, ethics, an unending amount of energy, and compassion. Dr. Bull has what it takes to be the leader of this prestigious university. Cell ; office 860‐486‐6092; email: [email protected] I highly recommend Nancy H. Bull, Ph.D. as a candidate worthy of your consideration for the position of President, The Ohio State University. Please contact me if you need additional information about this candidate. Thank you. I may be reached at the email above or at [email protected]. My cell is . Christine F. Olinsky Assistant Professor Emeritus The Ohio State University (currently working a temporary position for OSU Extension)

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8/28/2013 Brunk, Larry [email protected] Alumni Bush, George W. N/A

8/15/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Bush, George W.Rehire Pres. Gee. If you feel you must, have him take sensitivity training. That seems to be the thing to do these days. It will be extremely difficult to find someone with the stature and qualifications of Pres. Gee. If not, try George W. Bush or Condoleezza Rice. Good Luck

8/15/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Cage, NicolasThis man is a leader, not a follower. His brand of Nouveau Shamanism acting is a testament to this. It is this type of innovation which will usher OSU into a new age. He is also trustworthy, unlike Gordon Gee.

8/28/2013 Cooperider, Robert [email protected] Alumni Cain, HermanHow about a ''Conservative" this time. Herman Cain comes to mind. He was a candidate for President of United States. Worth considering?

8/29/2013 Blumenthal, Scott B. sblument@yahoo com Alumni Campbell, Edward P.

Mr. Edward P. Campbell, former Chairman of Nordson Corp. (a Cleveland Company) from March 12, 2004 to February 16, 2010. Mr. Campbell served as the Chief Executive Officer Nordson Corp. from November 1, 1997 to January 16, 2010 and served as its President until January 16, 2010. Mr. Campbell holds a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana, and a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Harvard Business School, Boston, Massachusetts.

11/17/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Other Chappelle, Dave N/A

8/13/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Faculty Chopp, Rebecca

Rebecca Chopp, PhD Outstanding and progressive leadership as provost at Emory University, with subsequent positions as Dean of Yale Divinity School and president of Colgate University. She is currently president of Swarthmore. She is a champion of scholarship, fiscal responsibility, ecological stewardship of academic institutions, and the university as resource and good steward for local, state, national, and international communities. I highly commend her to the search committee. http://www swarthmore.edu/presidents‐office/about‐rebecca‐chopp.xml

8/14/2013 McCann, Mark [email protected] Staff Christman, Daniel W.Recommend retired Army Lt. Gen. Daniel W. Christman for position of President at The Ohio State University. Gen. Christman was superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy from 1996‐2001 while I was serving on the faculty there. He is an energetic and charismatic leader whose experience and enthusiasm would rival that of President Gee. Also, Gen. Christman is an Ohio native.

11/17/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Other Clarett, Maurice N/A

8/15/2013 Burgett, W. Brian [email protected] Alumni Clements, JamesJames Clements West Virginia University Appears to have a lot on the ball. I know he has been pursued by several major universities and has not been pried away yet.

8/16/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Clinton, Hillary N/A8/15/2013 Rojas, Edith C. rojas@ultimanet com Alumni Clinton, Hillary N/A8/15/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Clinton, Hillary N/A

10/18/2013 Anonymous Anonymous StudentClinton, William Jefferson

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8/28/2013 Brown, Matt seriousprofessional@gmail com AlumniClinton, William Jefferson

Ohio State was very lucky to have enjoyed the leadership of a President of Dr.Gee's caliber. Replacing his warmth, his charisma, his fundraising prowess and his ability to connect with everybody, from students to alumni to politicians and business, is nearly unmatched. In order to fill those shoes, I think Ohio State will really need to shoot for the stars. I can think of only one potential candidate who possesses the intelligence, the charisma and the vision to lead the Most Important University in the US. That man, of course, is former President Bill Clinton. I think you would agree he would be the PERFECT college president. Failing that, I suppose the President of Case Western Reserve would make a fine choice as well.

8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous OtherClinton, William Jefferson

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8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous AlumniClinton, William Jefferson

The best (and only) candidate to replace President Gee is former US President William Jefferson Clinton.

8/28/2013 Struhar. Matt matthewstruhar@gmail com AlumniClinton, William Jefferson

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7/19/2013 Brown, Matt seriousprofessional@gmail com Not SpecifiedClinton, William Jefferson

Please hire Bill Clinton.

8/8/2013 G., Ryan Anonymous Student Clymer, Bradley N/A

8/29/2013Shagrin, Karen Moskovitz

[email protected] Alumni Cohon, Jared Jared Cohon formerly Cmu president

11/17/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Other Colbert, Stephen N/A10/22/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Colbert, Stephen Stephen Colbert or John Stewart. Either one works. 8/14/2013 Kumar, Siddharth [email protected] Student Colbert, Stephen N/A

9/4/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Faculty Coleman, Mary Sue Mary Sue Coleman President, University of Michigan

8/15/2013 Fergus, Barbara [email protected] Not Specified Coleman, Mary Sue

A candidate who will – • Strengthen the infrastructure of the administrative hierarchy with transparency and balance • A notable and strong academic who will work well with our talented Provost Joe Steinmetz • A gregarious personality who will aid and promote the development and advocacy of the very able Mike Eicher • An entrepreneurial President who can effectively manage those who report directly to the office and who can entice and select those who will compliment the strengths brought to the office.

8/29/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Coleman, Michael N/A8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Connor, Chris Chris Connor, CEO Sherwin Williams

8/15/2013 Shagrin, Larry [email protected] Alumni Cowen, Scott

Scott Cowen ‐ Currently at Tulane. I know by reputation not personally. By way of background, I am a 1990 summa cum laude graduate with a BSBA with distinction in accounting. I went on to receive my MBA at University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of business and since have spent the last 18 years in the private equity industry. I have great memories and only have great things to say about Ohio State University and my social and academic experiences. However, with three children and one now Junior considering college, I am always frustrated by the fact that Ohio State is not mentioned by my children and their peers when it comes to leading academic institutions. I constantly hear ‐ Michigan, Virginia, UT (Austin), Wisconsin, Northwestern. I think a primary focus of the new president should be to further enhance the academic reputation of the University and that may best be accomplished by hiring from a school that already enjoys a stellar academic reputation. Thank you for the opportunity to make suggestions. I will also take this opportunity to let you know that I would be happy to assist the University in any way I can and feel free to follow‐up if based on my background you have any ideas.

8/13/2013 di Leva, Gianpiero [email protected] Staff Croce, Carlo Maria N/A

8/13/2013 Ryan [email protected] Alumni Crow, MichaelMichael Crow from Arizona State should be seriously considered. He already specializes in areas the university has decided to direct funds towards. He knows how to run a major public university and he has Midwest ties. Plus, he's relatively young and has 10 more good years left in him. Steal him away from ASU!

8/10/2013 Wagner, Caroline [email protected] Faculty Crow, Michael Michael Crow, President of Arizona State University

8/6/2013 Gluck, Darlene gluck.17@osu edu Staff Crow, Michael

Michael Crow ‐ President Arizona State University Mike is an incredibly creative leader who excels at developing research and other programs with very few initial resources. I worked for Mike when he was at Iowa State University and deeply respected his intelligence and vision. I believe OSU really needs a leader that can help improve our research program funding streams while enhancing the academic mission. I believe Mike has the skills, drive and ability to make a huge positive difference here at OSU.

8/1/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Cunningham, Patricia N/A

8/28/2013 Mays, Douglas [email protected] com Alumni Curran, Daniel Daniel Curran.... currently the President of the University of Dayton8/20/2013 Showman, Lee leeshowman@msn com Alumni Daniels, Mitch N/A

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8/15/2013 Roush, Tom [email protected] Alumni Daniels, Mitch

Recommendations: 1. NOT another Karen Holbrook. 2. A LEADER who happens to maybe also be a scholar. A PhD is DEFINITELY NOT a criteria. And might even count against a candidate. 3. Mitch Daniels or someone like him. Further recommendations: 4. A decisive leader, perhaps out of the military, who has read and understands John Locke, Charles de Montesquieu, Alexis de Toqueville, James Madison, Joseph Story, Calvin Coolidge. 5. A leader who understands that a faculty that is 90% leftist/Democrat is not a place that can claim to be an institution of open inquiry, open debate. 6. A leader with enough COURAGE to stand up to a leftist, politicized, and self‐serving faculty 7. A leader who understands that leftist/Marxist domination of a university drives a wedge between that university, and ordinary tax payers, and the alumni who would otherwise support and take pride in that university. 8. A leader who is alarmed by political correctness, understands it's threat to free speech and free minds, and vows to fight it. 9. A leader who values the inequality of excellence, as demonstrated by our marching band, over the "everyone is a winner" phony leftist philosophy currently dominating academia. 10. A leader who promises to invite conservative speakers to campus‐‐including for commencement addresses. A leader who, for example, would strongly and loudly defend the right of Ann Coulter to speak on campus, and who would prosecute those fascist leftists who would seek to interrupt and shut down her speech. 11. A leader who promises to fight "speech codes" and other infringements on free speech. 12. A leader who recognizes the value of separate, self‐governing male and female organizations such as fraternities and sororities, and promises to support and encourage them instead of trying to destroy them. 13. A leader who understand that the faculty is getting paid by Ohio taxpayers to actually teach English, etc., and NOT to indoctrinate impressionable students in leftist/Marxist political philosophy. And a leader who will fire faculty who engage in that indoctrination. Thank you for your consideration of these suggestions.

8/15/2013 David, Edward [email protected] Friend David, Naomi

I nominate and recommend Naomi David ‐ OSU Class of 2013 for the position of President of the University. A recent graduate of OSU, Naomi will bring a differnt perspective to the office ‐ that of a student who took advantage of all that OSU had to offer. For the past two years Naomi served as an Ambassador ‐ promoting OSU to prospective students and their parents. Numerous freshman encountered Naomi this past year and told her that the only reason they enrolled at OSU was because of the tour that Naomi gave them one morning or afternoon. What better person for the position of President of the University. Someone who has the enthusiasm and passion for the University; someone who bleeds Scarlet and Grey at sporting events and 364 other days of the year; someone who can sell the University to the general public. As a student, Naomi experienced a broad spectrum of all OSU had to offer ‐ Student‐Alumni Council; Buckeyethon; Block "O" Undergradutate Student Government; Ohio Union Council and OSU Leadership Collaberative. What better message to send to OSU students and graduates, than if you enroll at OSU and take advantage of all that OSU has to offer, OSU is prepared to reward your involvement and passion for the University. In closing, there is no better candidate available. GO BUCKS.

8/15/2013 Ott, Randolph H. [email protected] Alumni Decatur, SeanI would recommend a candidate that is an Ohio native, and has lived for some period of time in Ohio and has attended The Ohio State University. Examples: Barbara R. Snyder Sean Decatur Colleen McMahon Sherrod Brown

8/8/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student DeGeneres, Ellen N/A

9/1/2013 Brown, Dale [email protected] Alumni DeWine, MikeThe next President will have to be politically savvy and respected by both political parties. I recommend Mike DeWine. I think he has reached a stage in his life where he would view the OSU Presidency as a final life challenge.

8/8/2013 Anonymous [email protected] Student Dibbles, Jr., Earl Earl Dibbles Jr. We need a country boy to run this place.

8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Friend Dirina, John Garrett John Garrett Dirina : Author, inventor, painter, pharmacist, attorney, all around pretty good guy.

8/30/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Staff DiStefano, Philip P. Dr. Philip P. DiStefano, Chancellor of the University of Colorado at Boulder. Holds Bachelor and Doctoral degrees from OSU.

8/28/2013 Cutillo, Daniel J. [email protected] Alumni Dole, Elizabeth H. Former Senator from North Carolina ‐ Elizabeth H. Dole

7/19/2013 Ditalia, Rocco [email protected] Not SpecifiedDookmarriot, L'Carpetron

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8/28/2013 Sugarman, Robert [email protected] Alumni Duncan, Arne N/A8/20/2013 Showman, Lee leeshowman@msn com Alumni Duncan, Arne N/A8/14/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Dunn, Michael G. N/A11/7/2013 Escue, Travis [email protected] Friend Escue, Travis M. Hire me. I have common sense.

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8/15/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Fawcett, Novice G.

Resurrect Novice G. Fawcett and clone him. He is the only President that we have had that actually acts like a President. We have had enough embarrassments to last a lifetime. My preference would be a Buckeye. Certainly out of 500,000 alumni, you can find one who can proudly lead Ohio State and restore the President's office to prominence. I am tired of hearing the media call our President a buffoon even if he acts like one. Also, carry out your duties without being influenced by wealthy individuals who have their own agenda.

9/1/2013 jvb [email protected] Not SpecifiedFeingold, Senator Russ

As a proud graduate of OSU and former employee, I recommend that OSU consider 1. Nobel Peace Prize winners 2. Former US Senator Russ Feingold of Wisconsin ‐‐ he has a great WORLD VIEW which is needed by OSU P.S. my attempted humor is ‐‐ Clone Dr. Gee with the restriction that he can not make jokes about sports !!!

8/20/2013 Showman, Lee leeshowman@msn com Alumni Fisher, Lee N/A

8/15/2013 Kowalczyk, Edward J. [email protected] Friend Floyd, Elson Elson Floyd; Current President of Washington State University. Dynamic personality and proven track record.

11/22/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Staff Frank, Anthony

Dr. Anthony (Tony) A. Frank current president at Colorado State University I was able to get a sense of his leadership style while in graduate school at CSU. He is dedicated to progress while also enhancing the student experience.He has qualities that I feel could make him a great candidate for our institution. I do not think he has any desire to leave CSU, but it couldn't hurt to ask. This is a link to his curriculum vitae: http://www.president colostate.edu/pdf/frank‐curriculum‐vitae.pdf I'm not sure when that was last updated.

10/16/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Other Frank, Anthony N/A

8/6/2013 Santschi, E. santschi.5@osu edu Faculty Frank, AnthonyAnthony Frank, DVM, PhD who is presently the President of Colorado State University. Tony is very qualified to lead a University in challenging times, and is a man of unimpeachable integrity. I have known him for 30 years, and recommend him most highly.

8/15/2013 Frantz, Matthew [email protected] Alumni Frantz, Luke A. Luke A. Frantz ‐ He is Ohio State. Many throughout the land refer to him as Captain Buckeye. Email: Lukefrantz@msn com

8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Freeman, MabelI would like to recommend the university look at Mabel Freeman as OSU President. As Director of First Year Admissions, she has been instrumental in forming annual classes that uphold diversity and academic strength and innovation. Additionally, she has been dependable in raising funds for the university in areas of academic excellence.

8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Freeman, Mabel N/A8/8/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Freeman, Morgan N/A8/14/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Fromson, Jay Jay Fromson of Pepper Pike, Ohio

8/13/2013 Martin, CJ Anonymous Student Fus, Dr.Dr. Fus‐ I believe that Dr. Fus is a great potential candidate for the next president of this university. He graduated from OSU, knows the tradition, and continues to take part in the excellence as he is a professor on campus. I can't think of anyone who has a better understanding of this university than him

8/29/2013 Temple, Adam [email protected] Alumni Gabbe, Steven N/A

8/28/2013Definitely Not Andrew Gant

[email protected] Friend Gant, Andrew

I recommend Andrew Gant, a reporter for the Daytona Beach News‐Journal. In his job, he keeps local county government and beach patrol accountable, and that's just what OSU needs at this time. He has a bachelor's degree in journalism so he's MORE than qualified! Plus newspapers are a dying business so it'd be good to switch to the cash‐cow that is academics. It's an outside‐the‐box choice, yes, but one you won't regret. Make home football games free.

10/16/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Garcia, Joseph AJoseph A. Garcia, Lt. Gov of Colorado Executive Director of Colorado Department of Education Former University President. Amazing Leader that can unify any campus current Lt. Gov of Colorado and finalist for Secretary of Labor for Obama Administration. Rumored to be a finalist for new Federal Judgeship in Colorado.

8/11/2013 Anonymous [email protected] Student Garcia, Juliet

Juliet García‐university of Texas She has been named one of the best university presidents by time, and she will promote the diversity that Ohio state claims to have.She will work hard and bring her wonderful experience to this university.I feel that she will be a wonderful addition as presendent and it would be a breath of fresh air to have a woman lead this university to its next generation.

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7/20/2013 Arnold, Thomas [email protected] Other Garofano, Michael

I would like to recommend Michael Garofano as President of OSU. Michael is a former employee, as Director of Information Services in the School of Humanities. Michael was a very successful, published leader and went on to Harvard University to a similar position at the prestigious Kennedy School. Michael is a supporter, and has both the tangible and intangible traits that would make him The leader of The Ohio State University. I will be succinct in this offering, but speaking from personal experience, if you are to look outside the box of the usual academics, Michael would well be worth looking at. Michael can be contacted at . Thank you for your consideration.

8/15/2013 Rochman, David M. rochman [email protected] Student Garrett, Elizabeth I recommend the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, University of Southern California, Elizabeth Garrett.

8/9/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Faculty Garvey, John John Garvey, President of Catholic University8/13/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Gast, Alice Dr. Alice Gast, President of Lehigh University, Prof of Chemical Engineering8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Other Gates, Bill N/A7/19/2013 Ditalia, Rocco [email protected] Not Specified Gator, Ally Ally Gator. I hear she has a winning personality12/5/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Gee, E. Gordon Please get someone to do what Gordon was able to do. He was an amazing president!10/18/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Gee, E. Gordon N/A

10/17/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Gee, E. GordonHe has served as a successful president of OSU twice, and has continually demonstrated his commitment to the university and to the community. As all of us have before, he has made some mistakes in comments, but I believe that the amount of good he has done for the university is immeasurable. I encourage you to consider his return in earnest.

10/5/2013 Hoffman, Brandon [email protected] Student Gee, E. Gordon N/A9/27/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Gee, E. Gordon Convince Gordon Gee to come out of retirement.9/5/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Gee, E. Gordon N/A9/5/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Gee, E. Gordon N/A9/5/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Gee, E. Gordon N/A9/5/2013 Timko, Kaleigh [email protected] Student Gee, E. Gordon N/A8/30/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Gee, E. Gordon N/A8/30/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Gee, E. Gordon N/A

8/28/2013 Waleri, Christopher [email protected] Alumni Gee, E. GordonDear Board of Trustees of The Ohio State University, Have some guts and admit your mistake! You should get on your hands and knees and beg E. Gordon Gee to reconsider his intention to "retire". He is the best president OSU has ever had and he LOVES Ohio State. Get some intestinal fortitude. I hereby recommend for President of THE Ohio State Univesity, Mr. E. Gordon Gee.

8/28/2013 Davis, Richard Anonymous Alumni Gee, E. Gordon E Gordon Gee. Fire the trustees and reinstate Gee. Dr. Davis8/28/2013 Richards, Michael Anonymous Student Gee, E. Gordon N/A8/28/2013 John [email protected] Alumni Gee, E. Gordon Ignore what the media thinks!

8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Gee, E. Gordon Gordon Gee ‐ as a catholic and a member of the catholic community I do not feel that his resignation was warranted.

8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Gee, E. Gordon N/A8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Gee, E. Gordon N/A8/28/2013 Anonymous [email protected] Alumni Gee, E. Gordon N/A8/28/2013 Brown, William [email protected] Alumni Gee, E. Gordon N/A

8/28/2013 Weiss, Carole [email protected] Alumni Gee, E. Gordon You made a terrible decision causing him to resign. Back track and do the right thing. There is no one else.

8/28/2013 Anonymous [email protected] Alumni Gee, E. Gordon Rehire Gee or let him pick his successor.8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Gee, E. Gordon N/A

8/22/2013 Boehme, Steve [email protected] Other Gee, E. GordonI still can't believe that OSU would censure and fire Dr. Gee for hyperbolic remarks in the context of a football rivalry. "Trash‐talking" is part of the football culture and Dr. Gee was playing the part. Firing him was reactionary, foolish, slavish pandering to political correctness.

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8/20/2013Sitaraman, Vilayannur Ramachandran

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Alumni Gee, E. Gordon

Gee! I thought we have one!! Sitaraman. I worry how practical this is, but for my own selfish reasons, it will help me look at Education and its Relationship to Industry/Economy/Society and appreciate finer aspects of it at a higher level of abstraction if Alums have the option of "peeking in" to the details of the engagement process, without having to have a say in the decision. Perhaps, it is those who are not yet acknowledged and functionally serving as leaders now to whom this would be most helpful? Thanks much, agreed, Ohio State Faculty, Students and Staff, Makes Leading the University to great hieghts of contribution to society does not pose much of a challege to the Leader given the Leader to look out rather than within for further value addition to the society. Sitaraman

8/16/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Gee, E. Gordon N/A8/15/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Gee, E. Gordon N/A8/15/2013 Ridenour, Bill Anonymous Other Gee, E. Gordon Hire Gordon Gee for the third and final time. 8/15/2013 Kushner, Marie [email protected] Friend Gee, E. Gordon N/A8/15/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Gee, E. Gordon N/A

8/15/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Gee, E. GordonRehire Pres. Gee. If you feel you must, have him take sensitivity training. That seems to be the thing to do these days. It will be extremely difficult to find someone with the stature and qualifications of Pres. Gee. If not, try George W. Bush or Condoleezza Rice. Good Luck

8/14/2013 Dena joudrey.4@buckeyemail osu.edu Student Gee, E. Gordon

How about reinstating President Gee. He has been the best addition to the university and has proved himself a leader on getting donations for the benefit for the college and not just himself. Yes, he made a comment that raised some eyebrows but he apologized for those comments, and continued to push for the best interests of OSU. He is human and made a mistake that he should not have been ousted out of his position that will hurt OSU in the area of fundraising. He is a personable and student friendly man that didn't just hide in his office but chose to interact with faculty and students to make the campus community feel connected and involved.

8/13/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Gee, E. Gordon We want Dr. Gee back, please! Bow tie and all. 8/13/2013 Frank, Danielle [email protected] Student Gee, E. Gordon Gordon E. Gee should be the president of this university.

8/13/2013 Keeton, Alisha [email protected] Student Gee, E. Gordon

I recommend E Gordon Gee as our next president. He has served us well throughout the years and has reached out to students in a way no other president ever could. His forcible retirement into a law professor here is an insanity that no student at The Ohio State University is happy with (including those Catholic students I know). His loss as a president is highly upsetting and he should be reinstated, due to his ability to inspire students and make them want to learn, not to mention the billions of dollars he has helped raise for the university. He will be on students bucket list for years and it is a shame that the incoming freshman will have only an interim president, due to people's lack of humor and intolerance toward any "bad" publicity. However, no publicity is bad publicity. Gordon Gee will forever be my Ohio State Buckeyes president and no new person you bring in could ever amount to the work he has done for this university and its students. I am a Christian studen t here and yet I have not been offended by E Gordon Gee and nominate him and only him as our next Ohio State University president.

8/13/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Gee, E. Gordon N/A8/13/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Gee, E. Gordon N/A8/13/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Gee, E. Gordon N/A8/9/2013 Ruiz, Orlando J. ruiz.72@buckeyemail osu.edu Student Gee, E. Gordon N/A

8/8/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Gee, E. GordonI would like to recommend E. Gordon Gee for the president of OSU. He is charismatic as well as tirelessly devoted to the students and faculty. Elvis Bigfoot Ronald Reagan Tiger Woods

8/8/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Gee, E. Gordon E. Gordon Gee; Anyone E. Gordon Gee sees fit for the position.8/8/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Gee, E. Gordon N/A8/8/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Gee, E. Gordon N/A8/8/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Gee, E. Gordon N/A8/8/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Gee, E. Gordon N/A8/8/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Gee, E. Gordon Gordon Gee, The best president to ever run a university. Ever.8/8/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Gee, E. Gordon N/A8/8/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Gee, E. Gordon N/A8/8/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Gee, E. Gordon N/A8/8/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Gee, E. Gordon N/A8/8/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Gee, E. Gordon N/A8/8/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Gee, E. Gordon N/A

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8/8/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Gee, E. Gordon N/A8/8/2013 Frank, Danielle Student Gee, E. Gordon N/A

8/8/2013 Keeton, Alisha [email protected] Student Gee, E. Gordon If you could find and reinstate E Gordon Gee as president instead of a law professor....

7/24/2013 Sitz, Brittany [email protected] Student Gee, E. GordonThe student body of The Ohio State University would like to recommend E. Gordon Gee to represent their most beloved university. Third times a charm.

7/22/2013 OSU Student [email protected] Student Gee, E. Gordon

To whom it may concern: I think it goes without saying that Gordon Gee is the right person for the job. However the trustees chose to think about their pocketbooks and reputations, and not the general desire or welfare of the students on this campus. May I offer a suggestion: When you choose the next president, choose someone who has the students' wellbeing and achievement in mind. Someone who will put them first, before politics, and before his or her paycheck. I think too often this university runs like a large corporation and has a tendency to neglect its' most important resource. You hire brilliant professors to do your research and publish papers here to improve the reputation of this university, but they don't care to teach their students. I went to Columbus State Community College over the summer semester and got a higher quality education for half the cost of The Ohio State University. It was because the teacher was there in the classroom with us and cared whether we were learning or not. So , when you choose the new president, I would like him or her to have a small university attitude: Students come first, it doesn't matter how much money he or she makes because they find the job rewarding enough. I don't want someone running this university that is going to take the side of the corporation because that's where their paycheck comes from. Hope this was constructive. A concerned Buckeye

7/19/2013 Grover, Nate [email protected] Not Specified Gee, E. Gordon Jim Tressel or E Gordon Gee

8/28/2013 Brady, Daniel ccsikyr@yahoo com Alumni Genshaft, JudyDr. Judy Genshaft. Might be hard to get her away from Tampa but we need a real leader for a change and I'm confident she'll do something great. Go Bucks!

8/19/2013 Krumm, Tahlman tallykrumm@mac com Alumni Genshaft, JudyDr. Judy Genshaft, current president at the University of South Florida is someone you might want to consider. She has built a crediblr, quality system at USF over the last ten years, has attractive skill sets, and she has OSU and Ohio ties.

9/18/2013 Kemper, Kathi Anonymous Faculty George, Bill Bill George http://www.billgeorge.org/ ‐ A professor at Harvard ‐ A pioneer in health care industry, Medtronic CEO ‐ An author

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8/29/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Glenn, John N/A8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Glenn, John N/A

8/25/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student GoatGoat (of "Goat for USG" fame). Goat would be an excellent OSU president. In only a short few days, he managed to gain a significant percentage of the vote in last semester's https://twitter.com/GoatForUSG campaign. He knows what the OSU population wants

8/16/2013 Abdullah, Shakeer [email protected] Alumni Gogue, Jay Jay Gogue,current President of Auburn University

8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Good, James Daniel

I would recommend you looking at Dr. James Daniel Good. Although he does not have experience in university administration, he is young and has lots of energy. Dr. Good received his undergraduate degree in education form The Ohio State University as well as his doctoral degree. Dan was Superintendent fro Wooster City Schools; Westerville City Schools and is currently the interim for Columbus City Schools, all in Ohio. It would be my belief that a "world wide" search for the next President is not necessary when you have someone as energetic and enthusiastic about education as Dan. Please consider.

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8/16/2013 Hubbard, Josh [email protected] Student Gordon, Mark

I would like to recommend President Mark Gordon; who is currently the President of Defiance College in northwest Ohio. It has been a pleasure and honor to get to know President Gordon over the past few years. I was only a high school student, but he was always so friendly and personable and even invited my cousin and I (who were not students of the college) over to his home just to talk about our futures. He wants the best for every single person he knows, not even recommending his own college, but actually recommending me to go to The Ohio State University! Everywhere he goes, you will most likely see him wearing his Defiance College baseball hat. He is an incredible president, not to mention his impressive credentials (Columbia University, Harvard Law). I would recommend giving President Mark C. Gordon a look. Defiance College President Mark C. Gordon: http://www defiance.edu/pages/pres_bio.html

8/9/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Goswami, Tushar

I recommend that Tushar Goswami me considered a candidate. He has many unique qualities that personify service to community and academia are his foremost goals. These qualities include: Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout Rank Work Experience: Innovative Medical Device Solutions 2012‐2013 Production Screw Machine Summer 2012 ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE Speech and Debate 2010‐2013 Qualified For State Finals 2011‐2012 Qualified For National Qualifiers 2011‐2012 1st Alternate for Nationals 2011‐2012 Qualified For State Finals 2012‐2013 State Semi‐Finalist 2012‐2013 Qualified For National Qualifiers National Qualifier Ranked 13th in the Nation 2012‐2013 Math Club 2012‐2013 Real World Design Challenge 2012‐2013 Science Fair Green‐Energy, Chemiluminescence, and Fuel Cells 2009‐2010 Superior Rating State Superior Rating District Governors Award Winner Nanotechnology Science Award (NSF) 2009 Society for Applied Spectroscopy Annual Poster Session 2010 41st Central Regional Meeting American Chemical Society Presentation 2010 42nd Central Regional Meeting ACS Dayton 2010 American Chemical Society Dayton Chapter 2010 118th Annual Meeting of the Ohio Academy of Science 2009 Azalea Festival NATO International Disaster Preparedness Symposium 2008 COMMUNITY SERVICE President's Volunteer Service Award 2012 Hindu Temple Volunteer 2006‐2013 Boonshoft Museum of Discovery 2009‐2013 D.I.R.T.T 2009‐2013 Tecumseh Council Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year 2012 The President's Volunteer Service Award 2013 Congressional Award Certificates and Medals 2012 Received gold, silver and bronze medals and certificates LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Seminar (HOBY) 2011 National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) 2011 Speech and Debate Captain 2012‐2013 Show Choir Executive Board Member 2012‐2013 Show Choir Section Leader 2011‐2012 Boy Scout Troop Senior Patrol Leader 2011 Boy Scout Troop Librarian 2011 Boy Scout Troop Patrol Leader 2010 Boy Scout Troop Assistant Patrol Leader 2008‐2010 Boy Scout Troop Scribe 2009 Boy Scout Troop Quartermaster 2007 MUSIC EXPERIENCE Paramount Song Songwriting Competition Award 2011‐2013 Beavercreek High School Friends Show Choir 2009‐2012 Outstanding Instrumentalist 2009‐2010 Best Performer 2011‐2012 Beavercreek High School A'capella Choir 2010‐2013 High School Concert Band 2009‐2010 MEMBERSHIPS Ohio Academy of Science (Junior Student Council) 2008‐2013 American Chemical Society 2009‐2010 Society for Science and the Public 2008‐2009 National Eagle Scout Association 2011‐Life BSA Scouting Alumni Association 2012‐Life National Forensic League 2010‐2013 SPORTS Beavercreek Soccer Association 2006‐2010 HONORS President's Award for Educational Excellence 2009 Tecumseh Council Service Project of the Year 2011 Chillicothe District Competition National Society of High School Scholars Nomination 2011 LEAD America (Leadership and the Entrepreneur Conference) Nomination 2010 National Youth Leadership Forum on Medicine Nomination 2011 National Student Leadership Conference on Medicine Nomination 2011 Solo and Ensemble Superior 1/ Excellent 2 Ratings 2007‐2013 SKILLS Language: English and Bengali Music: Piano and Trombone Lessons 2004‐2013

12/8/2013 King, Sue Ellen suellen.king@kingthompson com Alumni Grandin, Temple

I would like to recommend Dr. Temple Grandin. 1. She is a PhD, a Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State. Because Ohio State is a land grant university she would be a good match because of her education level and her specific area of study and expertise! 2. She is not only an educator but an educator that herself had to learn "how to learn". She is a definite role model for all students. Google her history, if you don't know who Dr. Grandin is and see for yourself. She has been on WOSU. 3. She is published with books titled,Thinking in Pictures, The Way I See It, and Different not Less. 4. She will definitely bring in funding and draw the attention and interest of both the alumni and the big donors. Thank you for considering Dr. Grandin! You won't be wasting your time.

8/15/2013 Goldhammer, Joel drsordr@aol com Alumni Granholm, Jennifer offer a cable TV package for Buckeye sports that alumni can subscribe to

8/14/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Green, John N/A11/17/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Other Griffin, Archie N/A

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8/29/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Griffin, Archie N/A8/28/2013 Vordenberg, Mike [email protected] Alumni Griffin, Archie Why not Archie Griffin, great ambassador for the university!8/28/2013 Boger, Kristi [email protected] Alumni Griffin, Archie N/A8/28/2013 Dayton, Bruce [email protected] Alumni Griffin, Archie N/A

8/28/2013 Noecker, John [email protected] Alumni Griffin, ArchieArchie Griffin Nobody can represent Ohio State better than him, plus he knows more about running it than an other candidate you can name. Let's do the intelligent thing, Buckeyes!!! See the above, a thousand times!!!34

8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Griffin, Archie N/A8/28/2013 Stockwell, Marlin L [email protected] Alumni Griffin, Archie N/A8/28/2013 Chesnut, Ruth [email protected] Alumni Griffin, Archie Would love to see Archie Griffin at the helm thonk he would be very good and handle the transition well8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Griffin, Archie N/A8/28/2013 Pandrangi, Adam [email protected] Student Griffin, Archie N/A8/16/2013 Sanders, Troy [email protected] Alumni Griffin, Archie Archie Griffin deserves an interview

8/14/2013 James, Melissa [email protected] Alumni Griffin, ArchieWhile I'd be sad to see him go as President and CEO of the OSU Alumni, I think Archie Griffin would make an outstanding OSU President. He's recognizable, upstanding, and is Ohio State through and through.

8/11/2013 Slaubaugh, Paul [email protected] Student Griffin, ArchieThere is only one person that is qualified for the duties as President of The Ohio State University...........and only one. Mr. Archie Griffin.

8/9/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Griffin, Archie N/A8/8/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Griffin, Archie N/A

7/19/2013 Sinclair, Ruth [email protected] Not Specified Griffin, ArchieWhat about Archie Griffin? Well spoken, great communicator, beloved by all. He is a national treasure for OSU and the state of Ohio. He also has a passion for OSU and it's future.

8/30/2013 Gurkoff, Gina ggbuckeyebabe@aol com Alumni Gurkoff, Jerry F. MY FATHER. JERRY F. GURKOFF, DO, PA

8/13/2013 Taber, Geoffrey [email protected] Staff Gutmann, Amy Amy Gutmann, now president of Pennsylvania State http://www.upenn.edu/president/meet‐president/biography

8/13/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Friend Hariotos, George K.Dr. George K. Haritos, Dean of the College of Engineering, University of Akron Check out how much the college has grown since he became dean. http://www.uakron.edu/engineering/about‐us/about‐the‐dean.dot

10/18/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Hastings, Brian

I would like to recommend Brian Hastings. He is an alumni and also the former Associate Vice President and Campaign Director at this establishment, and I believe he could do a lot for our university if offered a position as president. He is currently president of the University of Nebraska foundation, but I think his talent and determination would be best suited here at this university. This man was appointed by Gordon Gee himself to work on numerous task forces and he is an admirable innovator. A man like this is what this university needs at its forefront. Not former politicians or actors. This university needs someone who is determined, enthusiastic, and who genuinely cares about the student body and the progress of this great university.

8/26/2013 Stebenne, David [email protected] FacultyHead of Cardinal Health

I have two thoughts about this. First, please choose a natural extrovert who is comfortable interacting directly with many different kinds of audiences/constituencies, such as Republican state lawmakers, OSU undergrads and their parents, ordinary Ohioans at the state fair, etc. EGG's long tenure has set a pattern that Ohioans now expect; choosing someone reserved/shy simply will not work now, if it ever did. Second, please consider someone already here in central Ohio from outside the academic world. In Joe Steinmetz we now have a provost with a very academic orientation and credentials, which gives the university more freedom to look for a president who has led another kind of big, complex organization, such as Batelle or Cardinal Health. Such a choice would also avoid the biggest problems associated with trying to hire a new president from elsewhere. First rate people are now very hard to move; someone who is already here doesn't pose that problem. Furthermore, the learning curve for someone already here would be much less steep because he or she would already know many of the key local leaders. There was a time when Columbus as so small that looking locally wouldn't have worked; I don't that's true anymore. Finally, a bit of emphasis on something related to points one and two. Be absolutely certain to choose someone likely to work well with the Republicans currently running the state. The average university presidential term is now about 7.5 years and it is quite possible that during that entire period the current Republican leadership will be in charge at the state level. Those officials have come to expect a close, direct relationship with OSU's president. (If the Dems were in charge, I would make the same case for choosing someone likely to work well with them.)

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8/28/2013 Barnhart, Jack hemispheredancerus@yahoo com Alumni Hennessey, JohnI recommend that the Ohio State University consider recruiting John Hennessey, President of Stanford University, to replace President Gee. I am impressed with President Hennessey's leadership ability and style.

8/8/2013 Herrmann, Matthew D. [email protected] StudentHerrmann, Matthew D.

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8/28/2013 Weihl, Carolyn bilboamay@yahoo com Alumni Hill, Anita Anita Hill, professor of law, and one of the bravest people I have ever encountered.

8/31/2013 Vordenberg, Mike [email protected] Alumni Hill, Tami

I would like to recommend Tami Hill. She is a 1981 graduate of OSU in teaching and she got her graduate degree at OSU in the 80's. she is a wonderful educator with 30 years expertise along with some administrative experience. She has raised 4 kids two of which either are going for their doctorate or masters degree. She also bleeds scarlet and grey and lives west of Columbus. She can be reached at . Regards, Mike Vordenberg

8/28/2013 Chapman, Scott [email protected] Alumni Hilsheimer, Cindy N/A

8/15/2013 Himowitz, Scott [email protected] Alumni Himowitz, Scott

I recommend myself. Why? I am sure you'll get a lot of recommendations of people who jokingly recommend themseleves, but I am not joking. First off, I am not an Academic. I am a businessman and Ohio State, as much as we don't like to admit it sometimes, is first and foremost a business. My experience in business has taught me that being a leader is much more than sitting back and ruling, In fact to be good at it, you need to be hands on and visible. You need to be "the face", as well and responsible for your actions and words. Second, I am a Handyman. I recognize that Ohio State is like a giant machine, with many, many moving parts and peices. It's one thing to call someone to fix your problems, but I find it more rewarding to tackle them head on, analyze the problem and fix them yourself. Something any President should be skileld at and I beleive I am. I don't always know the solution, but I know the questions to ask to get me there. Third, I am a Diplomat. I realzied long ago that I am "people person" I enjoy meeting people and working with them. This is a very visible position. Visible on Campus, Columbus, Ohio and the Big Ten. Opportunities to meet people and be the first impression they have of Ohio State I find would be a great honor. Finally, I am Passionate.I am passionate about Ohio State, Columbus and Ohio. I love talking about what Ohio State has done, but moe importantly what it is doing. Great Things take place at Ohio State each day and I love being part of that.

8/13/2013 Hixenbaugh, Desiree hixenbaugh.10@osu edu Student Hixenbaugh, Franklin

I would like to recommend Franklin Hixenbaugh as a candidate for The Ohio State University's next president. He is a great leader, phenomenal public speaker, extremely intelligent, worldly, compassionate, and caring. He is a recently retired naval officer of 30 years and even held a faculty position in the Naval Science science department of the Navy ROTC unit. His an Auburn Alumni where he completed his mechanical engineering degree and has been to Officer Candidate school as well as Nuclear training school. He was a nuclear submarine commander where he was second in command on the U.S.S Maryland. He has ran the staff office for a 4 star admiral accompanying him to the Pentagon as well as briefing him and other large audiences of military and government personnel following the incidents of 9/11 and the War on Terrorism. He has also held teaching positions at the United States Naval Academy, and was even the Chairman of Special Operations. His servitude to our country sho ws that he is not only dedicated but he takes his job serious and goes above and beyond the call of duty. He is always available to help a friend in need, a student with homework, or even a complete stranger on the side of the road. He is a very smart man and has a sense of humor that is unmatched. Originally from Ohio, and currently residing here he is a die hard Buckeye fan! He loves his sports, he loves helping people, he loves to learn, and he loves to make people laugh. He is strategically organized and always punctual. I think he would be a valuable asset to the University, and would bring positive new views on things. Even with all of his qualifications his best role is being a wonderful father of three. At age 50 he is still looking for new adventuresand working hard to make hhis family happy.

7/20/2013 Conkey, Daniel danconkey@gmail com Not Specified Hof, TomTom Hof Member of the Department of Athletics The Ohio State University Director of Development The Ohio State University Vice President Columbus Zoo Vice President and Business Development and Philanthropy Columbus Zoo

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10/7/2013 Zacher, Christian [email protected] Other Hogan, Michael J.

I write to nominate Michael J. Hogan for consideration as next president of Ohio State. As someone who served him as associate dean when he was dean of Humanities at Ohio State, I can point to qualities he possesses that would, I think, make him a topnotch candidate for the position here. He is a prolific, continuing, distinguished scholar, an award‐winning teacher, an adviser to more than twenty successfully employed doctoral students, and a recognized academic leader as the first executive dean of OSU's reformed Colleges of the Arts and Sciences. Subsequently, as provost at Iowa and president at Connecticut and then Illinois, he received the same strong support from faculty and students that he knew at OSU. Mike has returned to live in Columbus, and he can be reached by email at [email protected].

8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Hogan, Michael J.Dr. Michael J. Hogan, former president of the University of Illinois, and University of Connecticut; former professor of history at OSU

9/12/2013 Atkinson, Charles [email protected] Faculty Holub, Robert C.

Thanks very much for talking to the PPAC this past Tuesday. Your presentation provided some fascinating insights and led to a discussion that I found very interesting and productive. I wanted to suggest that if your committee hasn’t received the nomination already, I’d urge you look seriously at Robert Holub, with whom you were talking before the meeting started. Bob is a former provost at the University of Tennessee, as well as being a former faculty member of the German department at UC Berkeley. In my own discussion with him I’ve been impressed by his command of several issues bearing on OSU and its position within public research institutions in the US. I have no idea whether he would even be interested in the position of President of OSU. I have the distinct impression, though, that were he in that position, he would put moving the institution from academic excellence to eminence at the forefront of his agenda, and that he has concrete ideas about how that could be done.

8/17/2013 University Professor Anonymous Faculty Holub, Robert C.

It's with great enthusiasm that I recommend Dr. Robert C. Holub, Ohio Eminent Scholar of Germanic Languages, and former Chancellor at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Professor Holub also served as Provost at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and Dean at the University of California, Berkeley. His biography can be found at: http://germanic.osu.edu/people/holub

9/29/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not SpecifiedHrabowski, Freeman A.

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Freeman Hrabowski, current president at University of Maryland ‐ Baltimore County


Dr. Freeman Hrabowski President Univ of Maryland, Baltimore


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Freeman A. Hrabowski III, President University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC),

8/14/2013 Anonymous Anonymous StaffHrabowski, Freeman A.

We need someone who understands the value of teaching and diversity. It is becoming very challenging to diversify the student body when all we care about are high GPAs and ACTs. We need someone who understands that we need to do a better job in training our faculty in areas such as diversity, mentoring,and teaching. We needs someone who also understands that in order to compete as a research institution we need to provide support: ‐ A grants writing office that truly supports researchers in the process of finding funding ‐ Postdoctoral affairs office that can provide support and improve the quality of work life for postdocs in the university

7/22/2013 Miller, Kara miller.3132@osu edu StaffHrabowski, Freeman A.

I would like to recommend that the search committee consider Dr. Freeman Hrabowski as a candidate for President of The Ohio State University. Information about Dr. Hrabowski and the work he has done at the University of Maryland Baltimore County is at: http://president.umbc edu/ Thank you.

8/28/2013 Hrusovsky, Kevin [email protected] Alumni Hrusovsky, Kevin

I would make an exceptional candidate. I just received the Mechanical Engg Entrepreneur of the year award. I have been the ceo / president of the fastest growing life sciences company in the world for eight years, Caliper Life Sciences. We merged w/ PerkinElmer and I became their president of the life sciences and technology sector since late 2011. We sold Caliper for $650m cash. I currently serve on four bods and am rolling up another major life sciences company. I graduated the OSU in 1983 in mechanical engg. I worked 10 years at DuPont, 4 years at FMC and 17 years running Zymark/Caliper/PerkinElmer. I won an honorary doctorate from Framingham University and have received many honors for my leadership / contributions to life sciences. Let me know if you would like to learn more. best, kevin

8/28/2013 Cutillo, Daniel J. [email protected] Alumni Huddle, Patricia

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8/16/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Hundley, Eric G.

ERIC G. HUNDLEY, PMP [email protected] KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS: • Improved Well Connect on‐time design & construction rates; 83% (2008), 94% (2009), 98% (2010), 100% (2011) and 98% (2012). • Selected as core member of Columbia’s 3PM committee (Project Management) assembled to train others to plan, lead & manage large Projects, Programs and Processes. • Developed long‐range Growth Study (using Hydraulic Models) to justify $35M N. Loop Betterment. • Core member of Enogex’s Frac Water Gathering and Crude Oil Gathering Operating team. EDUCATION: The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 06/03 • MBA, Fisher College of Business Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA • BS Mechanical Engineering Technologies 08/95 Thomas Nelson Community College, Hampton, VA • AAS Mechanical Engineering 09/90 • AAS Architectural 06/88 • AAS Mechanical Drafting and Design Technology 06/86 EXPERIENCE: MANAGER, WELL CONNECT ENGINEERING SERVICES, 01/09–Present ENABLE Midstream Partners (Enogex/OGE), Oklahoma City, OK • Manage team of well connect pipeline project engineers and business analyst(s). • Manage and oversee well connect engineering O&M and staffing budgets. • Developed a high performing staff whose on‐time performance is instrumental in securing new business ventures, producer commitments and significant acreage dedications. • Improved accuracy of Well Connect capital cost estimates more than 15% over past 3 years. • Analyze cost data and market trends as required to make timely process adjustments. • Member development ‐ Implemented a work culture inspiring staff growth and development. • Manage and coordinate Enogex’s Well Connect engineering and construction program. LEAD PROJECT ENGINEER, PROJECT MANAGEMENT STAFF, 04/08 ‐ 12/08 ENABLE Midstream Partners (Enogex/OGE), Oklahoma City, OK • Responsibilities included managing and overseeing compressor station upgrades, installations, and piping installations along with providing technical support, guidance and project coordination. • Worked collaboratively with peers, vendors, consultants, contractors as well as with various internal departments and company stakeholders. • Planned, facilitated and monitored critical timelines (and cost) to ensure timely completion of Compressor Station projects. Completed Compressor station projects ahead of schedule. PROJECT ENGINEER/ FIELD ENGINEER (Natural Gas Distribution), 08/95 ‐ 03/08 COLUMBIA GAS OF OHIO, Columbus, OH • Designed and managed large facility replacements, pipeline relocations, and betterment projects. • Served as interim & back‐up Engineering Supervisor multiple occasions during Supervisor’s absence from 2001‐2008. Also oversaw duties of 3rd party engineering consultants. • Voluntarily Supervised “emergency” on‐call plant crews (after hours) 1999 – 2004. • Assigned to fast paced hi‐growth operating districts (with ~ 130,000 accounts) for 11+ yrs. • Working knowledge of DOT 192 and Integrity Management. Coordinated annual MAOP verifications, annual Class Location Studies, and system capacity checks to ensure compliance. Eric is a hard working Alumni who was raised by his grandmother in Newport News Va. After a tough upbringing Eric turned his life around and obtained all of his education at night while working full time during the day. Eric now prides himself with sharing his story to motivate and inspire others to change their lives. Eric is msrried to Sadhana Chottu‐Hundley and resides in Oklahoma City. He has 2 grown children (Shanika Hundley of Hampton Va, and Captain Roman Donte Neal (US Army, Washington DC).

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10/18/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Staff Isaac, William M.

William M. Isaac is a senior managing director of FTI Consulting and serves as Global Head of FTI Consulting’s Financial Institutions group. The financial institutions practice group provides regulatory counseling and risk management services, strategy consulting, expert testimony, and corporate governance consulting for financial institutions, law firms and governments. Prior to joining FTI Consulting, Mr. Isaac founded the Secura Group, a leading financial institutions consulting firm. LECG acquired the Secura Group in 2007 and Mr. Isaac remained with the financial services group at LECG through early 2011. Prior to forming Secura, Mr. Isaac headed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation during the banking crisis of the 1980s, serving under Presidents Carter and Reagan from 1978 through 1985. Mr. Isaac also serves as Chairman of Fifth Third Bancorp, one of the nation’s leading banking companies. Mr. Isaac is involved extensively in thought leadership relating to the financial services industry and provides advice to policy makers worldwide. He is the author of Senseless Panic: How Washington Failed America, published by Wiley & Sons, with a foreword by legendary former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker. Senseless Panic provides an inside account of the banking and S&L crises of the 1980s, compares that period to the financial crisis of 2008, and recommends reforms to prevent future crises. Mr. Isaac’s articles are published in the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, New York Times, American Banker, Forbes, Financial Times, Washington Times, and other leading publications. He also appears regularly on leading television and radio programs, has been a contributor to CNBC, testifies before Congress, and is a frequent speaker in venues throughout the world. See www.williamisaac.com\ Mr. Isaac founded The Secura Group in 1986 after serving as chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation from 1981 through 1985, one of the most tumultuous periods in US banking since the Great Depression. Some 3,000 banks and thrifts failed during the 1980s, including a number of the nation’s largest banks such as Continental Illinois and nine of the ten largest banks in Texas. Mr. Isaac was appointed by President Carter to the board of directors of the FDIC, and confirmed by the Senate, in 1978 at the age of 34, making him the youngest FDIC board member and chairman in history. While Mr. Isaac was at the FDIC, he also served as chairman, Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (1983‐ 85), as a member of the Depository Institutions Deregulation Committee (1981–85), and as a member of the Vice President's Task Group on regulation of Financial Services (1984). Mr. Isaac was formerly a senior partner of Arnold & Porter. Arnold & Porter was a founding partner of the Secura Group. Mr. Isaac left the firm in 1993 when Secura purchased Arnold & Porter’s interest in the firm. Before his appointment to the FDIC, Mr. Isaac served as vice president, general counsel and secretary of First Kentucky National Corporation and its subsidiaries, including First National Bank of Louisville and First Kentucky Trust Company. Mr. Isaac began his career with Foley & Lardner where he practiced general corporate law specializing in banking law (primarily regulatory affairs, including securities matters, acquisitions and branching) and antitrust law.

8/17/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Justice, LorraineLorraine Justice, Ph.D. Dean, College of Imaging Arts and Sciences Rochester Institute of Technology Formerly of: Georgia Tech (6 years) Hong Kong Polytechnic University (7 years) The Ohio State University (10 years) Industry (13 years)

8/14/2013 Shane, Peter M. [email protected] Faculty Kamlet, Mark

I'd like to recommend for the Committee's consideration two gifted academic leaders with whom I have been privileged to work in different capacities. Vincent Price, the provost of the University of Pennsylvania, is a world‐class communication scholar and one of the brightest, most thoughtful collaborators I have ever had. Mark Kamlet, the provost at Carnegie Mellon University and former dean of its Heinz School of Public Policy and Management (now Heinz College), is an economist by training and exceptionally successful at forging interdisciplinary partnerships among technologists, social scientists, and the humanities. These candidates have a number of traits in common: they are indefatigable, deeply invested in the internationalization of higher education, great at working with people, and leaders of unquestionable integrity. They should be on your radar.

8/13/2013 Pecsok, Brianna [email protected] Student Kanter, Martha N/A

9/23/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Kaplan, Jeff

Lester Monts ‐ Senior Vice Provost University of Michigan Barbara Snyder ‐ Case Western University Jeff Kaplan ‐ although he is not an "Academic" I think he has proven to be an incredible manager and understands most of the administration at OSU. If the BOT wishes to continue the legacy of Gee...Mr. Kaplan would be the person to do it. He is also a person of great humility and integrity. OSU needs more of that in my opinion.

8/15/2013 George [email protected] Alumni Kaplan, Jeff N/A7/22/2013 Evans, Mark evans.1350@osu edu Staff Kasich, John I think John Kasich could be an outstanding University President.

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7/20/2013 Berry, Nick N. [email protected] Alumni Kasich, John

The last time OSU was looking for a new presidednt, I was president of the Board of Directors of the Ohio State Unversity Parent's Association. We were asked to give our advice to the search committee. My advice today is the same as it was then. Go to Gordon Gee and ask him who he feels would be the person to lead our university. I am sure he has met or knows of other leaders of his stature that he would want to work with at OSU. My suggestions are Condoleezza Rice or John Kasich. Someone who is personable, level headed, management experience and a sports fan. But first of all qualifications the candidate must think, talk, and put students first! Best of luck, Nick Berry class of 1979 Silvia Berry class of 1978 Samantha Berry class of 2006 Jordanna erry class of 2009

8/3/2013 Juhas, Mary [email protected] Faculty Katehi, Linda N/A8/13/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Keller, Steve Steve Keller. Former principal at Coldwater High School in Coldwater, Ohio. Resides in Rockford, Ohio.9/2/2013 Debo, David R. [email protected] Alumni Kern, Rex Rex Kern, PhD, The Ohio State University

9/11/2013 Yunis, Enas [email protected] Student Keyes, David E.

Prof. David E. Keyes ‐ Biography http://apam.columbia edu/david‐e‐keyes http://www.kaust.edu.sa/academics/faculty/keyes.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_E_Keyes http://www.parcfd2010.tw/file/speaker/David%20E.%20Keyes.pdf Awards http://connect.siam.org/david‐e‐keyes‐receives‐siam‐prize‐for‐distinguished‐service‐to‐the‐profession/ http://www.computer org/portal/web/awards/keyes

9/9/2013 Anonymous wright.1345@osu edu Student Kim, Jim Yong

I recommend Jim Yong Kim, AB, MD, PhD; the current president of the World Bank. A physician and anthropologist by trade, he was President of Dartmouth College and the Chair of the Department of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School, as well as Co‐Founder and Executive President of Partners In Health. He would bring diversity to and respect diversity at Ohio State (he was the first‐ever Asian President of an Ivy League school). His experience with academia would lend itself to respect from faculty, and his experience with large medical systems would lend itself well to managing our large hospital system. I believe Dr. Kim to be a great candidate.

7/21/2013 Ayotte, Jaime [email protected] Student King, Lonnie Recommended candidate: Dr. Lonnie King from the College of Veterinary Medicine8/15/2013 Rochman, David M. rochman [email protected] Student Knott, Jack Dean Jack Knott, Price School of Public Policy, USC8/16/2013 Foley, Dennis dennisfoleydesign@gmail com Alumni Koenigsnecht, Roy Roy Koenigsnecht, former dean of the graduate school. John Glenn, senator, astronaut

7/27/2013 Kovacs, Joseph [email protected] Student Kovacs, Joseph A.

I believe that I would be an excellent candidate for the 15th President of The Ohio State University, as I would like to take this moment to recommend myself as Ohio State's 15th President. While I am currently just an undergrad, I would be able to provide insight into a student's mind that no other candidate would be able to. In addition, I am a terrific speech writer, along with public speaker, as I gave my high school commencement speech, to much acclaim (footage is available upon request). Additionally, serving Ohio State is nothing foreign to me. I am currently the USG University Exploration Senator, which allows me to interact and serve a vast majority of students, and has prepared me for the necessary flexibility the office of the presidency demands. Although this is only an extremely abridged version of my qualifications, I believe that my experiences at Ohio State as a student provide me with a unique perspective that no other candidate can provide, and I would love to interview and prove my worthiness for this open position. I look forward to hearing from you, Joseph A. Kovacs

8/14/2013 Zaerr, Zachary zaerr.2@osu edu Student Krenzel, Craig N/A

8/21/2013 Kruger, Scot [email protected] Alumni Kruger, ScotAs a member of the class of 1987, I would like to nominate myself. The Ohio State University needs to return to it's core values and re‐establish it's reputation not only in the academic realm, but also in the eyes of the parents of current and future students. I offer to you my years of military leadership, integrity, and most of all, my passion for OSU.

8/13/2013 Gomez, Josue Student Kustra, Robert Robert Kustra (Current President of Boise State University)

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10/2/2013 Brown, Anthony [email protected] Faculty Landis, Story

I am a professor in the Department of Neuroscience. I would like to nominate Story Landis for your consideration. I do not know if she would be interested in this opportunity, but I do believe that she has many of the skills that you have identified as desirable. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/find_people/ninds/bio_dr_story_landis.htm Here is her NIH bio: Dr. Landis has been Director of the National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) since 2003. She received her undergraduate degree from Wellesley College (1967) and her Ph.D. from Harvard University (1973). After postdoctoral work at Harvard University, she served on the faculty of the Department of Neurobiology there. In 1985, she joined the faculty of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, where she created the Department of Neurosciences which, under her leadership, achieved an international reputation for excellence. Throughout her research career, Dr. Landis has made fundamental contributions to the understanding of nervous system development. She has garnered many honors, is an elected fellow of the Institute of Medicine, the Academy of Arts and Sciences, the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Neurological Association, and in 2002 was elected President of the Society for Neuroscience. Dr. Landis joined the NINDS in 1995 as Scientific Director and worked to re‐engineer the Institute's intramural research programs. Between 1999 and 2000, she led the movement, together with the NIMH Scientific Director, to bring a sense of unity and common purpose to 200 neuroscience laboratories from eleven different NIH Institutes. As NINDS Director, Dr. Landis oversees an annual budget of $1.6 billion that supports research by investigators in public and private institutions across the country, as well as by scientists working in its intramural program. Together with NIMH and NIA directors, she co‐chairs the NIH Blueprint for Neuroscience Research, a roadmap‐like effort to support trans‐NIH activities in the brain sciences. In 2007, Dr. Landis was named Chair of the NIH Stem Cell Task Force.

12/19/2013 Amaya, Jose [email protected] Other Lee, ValerieAs a former faculty member (English), I'd nominate Dr. Valerie Lee, the current Chief Diversity Officer at OSU. If she can't be in line, then I'd nominate Joseph Aoun, the current President at Northeastern U in Boston.

8/14/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Lehman, Jeffrey S. Cornell President

8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Lemberger, ThomasThomas Lemberger, Full Professor, Physics. Has been at OSU since the early 1980's, and has served for years as a faculty member of the University Senate. Would bring a fresh perspective to the position of president along with a practicality that gets things done in an administrative setting.

8/15/2013 Fergus, Barbara [email protected] Not Specified Loh, Wallace


8/15/2013 Berens, Tim tim@timberens com Alumni Lord, Linda

I recommend Linda Lord, DVM, MS, PhD. She is currently the Associate Dean for Student Affairs in the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine. She is a brilliant leader. Ask the students she has guided through the treacherous obstacle course of veterinary medicine college, and they will tell you about her deep concern for them, and her ability to bring out the best in her students. Ask her fellow veterinarians, and they will tell you about her ability to remain calm and think clearly while surrounded by chaos. Ask her fellow professors and they will tell you about how she leads her colleagues by example. Ask the people seated near her at Buckeye football games and they will tell you about her fanatical love of the Buckeyes. Promote from within. Thank you for your consideration. Tim Berens OSU Class of 2012 Master of Music, Orchestral Conducting

8/15/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Lucas, SharonSharon Lucas, executive assistant to Mr. Ronald Ratner. A current Ohio State Board of Trustees member. Working under Mr. Ratner for over 35 years, she brings an immense amount of leadership experience and a quite impeccable résumé.

8/29/2013 Thomas, Barbara Anonymous Other MacDonald, William L. William (Bill) MacDonald OSU Newark Dean

8/28/2013 Thomas, Jim jimbo [email protected] Alumni MacDonald, William L. William MacDonald: Dean of OSU Newark and Executive Director of OSU Branches. Bill would do a great job! Go Bucks!

8/15/2013 Webster, Hunter [email protected] edu Student MacDonald, William L.I would like to recommend Dr. William L. MacDonald, dean of the regional campuses. In addition to being a dedicated leader at Ohio State, he also bears the enthusiasm and charisma that should be inherent of a quality leader. Dr. MacDonald would be the perfect person to lead Ohio State in its future endeavors.

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8/15/2013 Lerner, Janet [email protected] Alumni Marr, John

I would like to recommend John Marr, PhD. Dr. Marr has his PhD in Education ‐ College Administration from the Ohio State University and has served as Dean of Admissions at Columbus State, Asst to the President at Whittenburg University and is now Vice President at Cuyahoga State University in Cleveland. I am not totally sure of the exact titles above, but Dr. Marr is extremely knowledgable, talented, and dedicated to the education of all people. Dr. Marr can be reached at

. His home phone number is 85, and his work/cell phone number is Dr. Marr would be the best President of Ohio State University that we could ever imagine having.

8/13/2013 March, Peter [email protected] Faculty Marrett, Cora

Cora Marrett is the current Acting Director of the National Science Foundation. It is possible she may wish to move after the recent announcement that France Cordova will be appointed Director, since Dr. Marrett was rumored to be in contention for the job. She has extensive NSF experience in four executive positions (Acting Director, Deputy Director, Assistant Director of Education and Human Resources, founding Assistant Director of Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences). She also has extensive academic experience in the University of Wisconsin System as Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and at University of Massachusetts‐Amherst as Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost. She's a big picture executive with deep experience in Washington DC and superb personal and political skills. Here's her NSF bio:http://www.nsf.gov/news/speeches/marrett/marrett_bio.jsp

8/30/2013 Cameron cgunn518@gmail com Friend Martin, Michael V I recommend Michael V Martin, Chancellor of the Colorado State University System.

7/24/2013 Abrams, Mike [email protected] Not Specified Mason, Sally I recommend the search committee consider Sally Mason, the current president of University of Iowa.

8/13/2013 Potts, Steven Anonymous Student Mattis, James

General James Mattis United States Marine Corps Ret. General Mattis recently took a position at Dartmouth college, however I believe a very good candidate for OSU next president. He would a strong no nonsense to any violation of university rules. Also his leadership experience is unparalleled he was the commander of the invasion to Iraq commander multi nation forces west and was the commander of us central command

8/13/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student May, James N/A

8/18/2013 Herman, Mark [email protected] AlumniMcColley, Denise Herman

Judge Denise Herman McColley Napoleon, OH Law Degree from The Ohio State University Master's in Education from Bowling Green State University in Education. Bachelor's Degree from Bowling GReen State University in Education Past President of the Henry‐Defiance County Alumni Association Many other associations and awards.

8/9/2013 Balog, Nicholas C. balog [email protected] Student McGee, Oliver

My name is nick balog, I am a member of AIESEC at ohio state and just got back from attending the summer national conference in Atlanta Georgia. While there we had one of the best speakers I have ever had the privilege of listening to. He also expressed his desire to be a university president. His name is Dr. Oliver Mcgee. He is a graduate of Ohio State and was the drum major. His credentials are extensive and I feel that it would be easier for you to look into him than myself list them. I hope you consider my opinion.

10/30/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified McGrath, Robert N/A

8/15/2013 Ott, Randolph H. [email protected] Alumni McMahon, ColleenI would recommend a candidate that is an Ohio native, and has lived for some period of time in Ohio and has attended The Ohio State University. Examples: Barbara R. Snyder Sean Decatur Colleen McMahon Sherrod Brown

9/30/2013 Maeve [email protected] Student McNamee, DennisDennis McNamee MPA, JD Ohio State Alumni Masters of Public Administration and Bachelors of Arts in History, Juris Doctorate from Capital University.

8/20/2013 Showman, Lee leeshowman@msn com Alumni McRobbie, Michael N/A

8/28/2013 Flannery, Daniel [email protected] Alumni Mearns, Geoffrey

I am currently a Professor at CWRU and a 1991 PhD of OSU and have a current Freshman attending OSU. I would recommend consideration of Geoffrey Mearns, current president of University of Northern Kentucky, past provost at Cleveland State University, and Dean of the Cleveland Marshal School of Law. President Mearns is a former federal prosecutor. He is a person of high character, energy, and vision who knows Ohio's education system, particularly the state universities, Board of Regents, and politics and is well regarded in Ohio and nationally. He's worth a serious look.

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8/8/2013 Morgan, Will [email protected] Student Mendelsohn, Daniel

Professor Daniel Mendelssohn ‐ I think he has done a great job leading the Mechanical Engineering Department through the turbulence of the semester switch and I know first hand how much he cares about students. Professor Richard Freeman ‐ His dedication to the learning of students at every level is commendable. He also has shown through his leadership of the High Energy Density Physics laser expansion that he can handle large projects. I really want to continue with Gee's Legacy of transforming Ohio State into a top caliber academic institution. However frustrating the construction can be sometimes, I know how much world class facilities can improve a learning experience (I am a mechanical engineering student and Scott Lab was both a selling feature and very helpful in my success thus far at the university)

8/19/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Merrill, John N/A

9/19/2013 Anonymous Anonymous StaffMerritt, Deborah Jones

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8/28/2013 Miller, Walter Kirk [email protected] Alumni Merton, Alan

Dr. Alan Merton, Immediate Past President of George Mason University. Dr. Merton received his doctorate from the University of Wisconsin and knows Big 10 values. He did a wonderful job building George Mason University into its status as the largest state sponsored institution of higher learning in the State of Virginia. Don't know if he would be interested, but The Ohio State University would benefit from his skilled hand at the tiller. W. Kirk Miller

10/5/2013 Hoffman, Brandon [email protected] Student Meyer, Urban N/A8/14/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Staff Meyer, Urban N/A8/15/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Michaels, John P. N/A

9/23/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Milliken, James B.


9/4/2013 Rismiller, D [email protected] Alumni Milliken, James B.J.B Milliken, Pres., University of NE Has done well melding campus and colleges together. Also, good progress on current campaign. Involved in bringing OSU's Brian Hastings from OSU Fdn to NE fdn. May not be movable.

7/30/2013 Whitacre, Caroline [email protected] Faculty Milliken, James B.I would like to nominate James B. Milliken, currently President of the University of Nebraska, as a candidate for President of Ohio State University. I have gotten to know President Milliken in his role as national chair of the Council on Innovation, Competitiveness and Economic Prosperity (CICEP). He is a thoughtful, strategic and insightful leader.

7/19/2013 Manderscheid, David [email protected] Faculty Milliken, James B.JB Milliken, President of the University of Nebraska System, is someone worth taking a look at and is at a point in time where he might be movable.

9/23/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Monts, Lester


8/28/2013 Moorhead, Stephen [email protected] Alumni Moorehead, Stephen

I recommend myself. I have a BS from Ohio State in Atmospheric Science. I have a MS in Computer Information Systems from Boston University. I am also currently working on an MBA at Arizona State University. I have 9.5 years of military experience as an officer in the United States Air Force and Arizona Air National Guard. I would be a great President for the Ohio State University. Plus, my wife and I were looking to move back to the Midwest. We are currently located in Tucson, AZ. The relocation costs are negotiable if I am selected for this position. Thanks for your consideration! My wife would probably do an ok job too.

9/14/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Morrison, Denny Denny Morrison Former Superintendent Beavercreek City Schools

8/14/2013 Ockerman, Herb ockerman [email protected] Faculty Mosier, BobbySome one with an agricultural background (since we are a land grant university) and some one that is approachable. There are many good candidates but Bobby Mosier would be in that list. herb

8/17/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Staff Mulick, James A. Professor James A Mulick, PhD

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8/30/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Musk, Elon

Elon Musk would not only push The Ohio State University to the top tier of technologically advanced institutions, but also ensure the advancement of the colleges of sciences and engineering to the top of their class. Someone in his current position would also indubitably be able to provide a plethora of cutting‐edge research projects and funding to the university, further pushing the university to the upper echelon of research institutions worldwide. The revolutionary business ventures of Mr. Musk would transform the The Ohio State University‐and Columbus, Ohio‐into an epicenter of innovation.

12/8/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified N/A Pick someone that is alumni !

11/24/2013 Winkle, Ed [email protected] Alumni N/A

Dear Committee, I was very disappointed to see Gordon Gee brought back to the University. He was not accepted the first time and burdened the University even more the second time. I have seen the Ag College go down in value during his tenacy. I would hope someone with more integrity would bring back colleges like the Ag College, though it may beyond repair. As a farmer and consultant I use one person in the entire college to help make my decisions on mine and others farms. The Extension service has become entirely useless to me and I see no reason to continue it. 4‐H can be managed by all the volunteers who do the work anyway with very few "high paid leaders." I do miss the REAL lab and the services it provided. That has been a great loss to the state, as well as our corn breeding program. We had two of the finest services in the land and let them die. This is a strong sign of the leadership of the University in the past twenty years. Old ag is all but forgotten. We need new leadership like we've never seen before, someone who understands the importance of agriculture and its effect on society in Ohio. We've enjoyed the best football and basketball coaches in the country but not real leadership of the University for agriculture. If we could hire a premier football coach, I would think we could find and hire a real leader for the University. I don't envy your task but I do hope you take my comments seriously. Sincerely, Ed Winkle B. Sc. Agriculture 1971 and M. Sc. 1978

10/26/2013 DiLiddo Jr., Andrew J. ajdrjr@gmail com Alumni N/A

The Search Committee needs to Review this newspaper article and have potential Presidential Candidates speak to the issues elaborated here in. The candidates with the best ideas for remedies should go to the top of the vetting list. The Plain Dealer Newspaper article can be accessed here: Ohio State University can't look the other way forever when bad news breaks: Brent Larkin cleveland.com http://bit.ly/18WNTcb.

9/28/2013 McClellan, Katherine [email protected] Alumni N/A

I would love to see a female educator, certainly someone who is a considered a visionary by her peers. The President of our esteemed university should be prepared to navigate the complexities of running a large pubic academic institution with the finesse used to maintain and encourage the organized chaos found in any classroom of learning. Someone who is excited..dare I say delirious for the opportunity, rather than cavalier. What do we want The Ohio State University to represent in 2018 (the year my twin daughters will graduate from HS), 2023, 2028, and so forth? My husband and I both graduated in 1995 and have lived in 4 different states and travelled through many more. I am often greeted with O‐H or Go Bucks!! However I am often asked, sometimes it feels like I'm being taunted, "Why do you all say THE Ohio State University?" The right candidate will have the perfect answer. Kindest regards,

9/22/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student N/AFormer Ivy League university presidents. A candidate who focuses on making OSU more academically competitive with public and private schools such as Northwestern and Michigan.

9/14/2013 Sims, Cheryl [email protected] Staff N/A

I am an RN at the James and OSU alumni,1991, have been staff at OSU my whole career. I have 2 children that are students here at OSU. Their grandparents are OSU alumni, so we bleed scarlet and gray. We were all saddened when Dr.Gee was "relieved" from his position. My children really liked him for his visibility around campus, in Greek houses and parties on campus. He really cared about the students and OSU. I know at the hospitals most staff request high visibility as a necessary quality in a good leader. It is extremely hard to find someone that is not a "Buckeye" that can really "care" about the university. My daughter is a senior in the City Planning Major, Economics Minor. She has been involved in many areas of planning for the redevelopment of the river and surrounding areas, I know she is excited for the future changes in the landscape of OSU. OSU's influence stretches far and wide and has made great strides with integration of surrounding neighborhoods. We need someone that can see the big picture for not only OSU but the city of Columbus. Many neighborhoods around campus have greatly improved over the past 30 years, "if not for OSU". We as a university force with the great influence we inspire, need to keep moving in the direction that Dr.Gee has set in motion. I appreciate the opportunity that open forums allow(sadly I was not able to attend because of schedule conflict). We are surrounded by many great minds and this gives them the chance to have input. Good luck in the search, big shoes to fill!!!

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9/12/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Staff N/APlease make sure the person selected understands implicit bias ‐ unconscious attitudes that affect our behaviors in ways we are unaware of and may not want.

9/11/2013 VMB Anonymous Faculty N/A

I thank the Presidential Search Committee in making extensive efforts to get input from various groups within Ohio. Here is my recommendation for new president: HAVE A FAIR INTERNAL RESOURCE ALLOCATION MODEL Past decade saw significant increase emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. Educating students and researchers with STEM background is critical for our State and Country’s economic competitiveness. STEM disciplines such as food science and engineering, by definition, are resource intensive, with extensive use of pilot plants and laboratory for teaching and research. Current internal financial systems do not recognize this. It will quite helpful that faculty teaching and conduct research in such STEM areas are supported and rewarded with internal resources. This can be done, by ensuring fairness in distribution of existing internal resources within the departments for teaching, research and outreach.

9/10/2013 Yousef, Ahmed [email protected] Faculty N/A

I want a new president who can do something revolutionary about teaching at OSU. Currently, faculty members who do a great job in teaching (in addition to doing their research) are in great disadvantage. No matter what has been said, teaching is a hard work that is not rewarded at OSU (and in many other land‐grant universities). I believe the majority of our faculty members have teaching + research appointments. It is far more rewarding for a faculty member to spend more time on research and cut teaching to minimum. In fact, there are units I am familiar with where faculty members with such appointment dodge teaching altogether. Who pays the price for the lack of attention to teaching? Students who graduate with subpar education? In addition, this problem hurts university reputation and the morale of hard‐working faculty members. Please ask the candidates for presidency this important question: Do you see education at OSU adequate? If it is not, what would you do to improve it? A political answer, loaded with sound bites would not be acceptable. PS: I personally know how much Dr. Gee cared about our students and class room teaching, but it seems there was something in the system that did not translate that into actions.

9/9/2013 Colditz, William T. colditz [email protected] Staff N/A

Someone like me. Someone that can ‘See’ and ‘Understand’ (My Top 20): 1. The macro, the micro of running the academia of The Ohio State University 2. The directions of the Board of Trustees 3. Share ideas with the Board of Trustees 4. Placing OSU first! E.g. harmonize personal interests or ambitions 5. Honesty and trustworthy 6. Respect for everyone 7. How to improve existing revenues sources 8. How to identify new revenue opportunities 9. Leadership and courage 10. Analytical and creative thinker 11. Cost‐benefit analysis 12. Life‐cycle assessment 13. Has a “full understand” of utilizing Brainstorming: A. How to administer B. Analyze sessions; identify the costs before wasting resources C. Creating teams that implement the approved plans 14. Making decisions 15. Solutions for problems or mistakes 16. Communicating concisely with kindness 17. Sense of honor before their Sense of humor 18. Being a likeable person 19. Public communication and private speeches 20. Strategic Goal – the why and how of “Stride from excellent to eminent” Other Academia President Abilities: 1. Delegates and verifies [follow ups] 2. Great determination and commitment 3. Patience 4. Purpose 5. Decisiveness 6. Open‐mindedness 7. Self‐confidence 8. Self‐possessed and Self‐restraint [Cool under pressure] 9. Enjoys a challenge 10. Negotiation and compromise 11. Conflict resolution 12. Mentor and confidant 13. Inspiration and encouragement 14. Expert fundraiser spokesperson or will volunteer a pay reduction to pay for the expert fundraiser spokesperson(s)

9/9/2013 Hobbs, Stuart [email protected] Staff N/A

Given how Ohio lags in the number of college educated persons, it is clear that the number of students at public universities in Ohio needs to go up. For Ohio State, there are limitations in so far as the main campus is concerned. But there are the regional campuses, which seem to be something of an oversight. I would think a medium to long‐term goal should be to increase enrollments at them to closer to 5,000 at each. I would be interested in a president with a strategy for OSU beyond the main campus, considering how all the campuses can fit together to serve Ohioans.

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9/9/2013 Hite, Robert T. [email protected] Alumni N/A

One suggestion that I have has to do with how the next president will treat people outside the university and students within the university with regards to career paths. People come to OSU for an education that will benefit them and further enhance their career opportunities. On several occasions, the previous president has been quoted dismissing certain, viable career paths as irrelevant, or even "not a real job". It's hard to have any respect or fondness for the president of a university if he vocally dismisses one's life work or goal with ease. It makes it difficult to have faith in the university itself. It only discourages those people shunned from such conversations from ever contributing back to the university. If there is a program that is offered at OSU in which a president feels is unworthy as a career path, perhaps rather than disgracing it publically they should seek ways to improve that program within and help facilitate opportunities for people after they graduate to further enhance the program even more.

9/8/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Staff N/A

When President Gee was here the first time, he was very student‐oriented and wanted what was best for the students first, and showed it on all fronts. When he returned, he was pretty much interested in money matters and hired business people instead of academic, student‐oriented people to run OSU. For most of the staff and faculty and students this has been much more of a disaster than anyone at the top even has a clue. While admini‐stration is making money hand over fist, departments are terribly understaffed, employees are getting miserable raises, and when things like the parking garage debacle arose, both faculty and staff were basically ignored and run over by the administration, again just looking for the bucks. Everything at OSU changed when President Gee returned. Priorities of the academic and student life have been turned on their heads and money and research (which generates money)have become all that counts ‐ and where is that money going? Into overly fancy b uildings and administrative pay, not to the core of the university where the rubber meets the road. The internal workings of the university are failing. All of this money and 2% raises for staff ‐ and then Gee gets over $5 million? Something is seriously wrong with the priorities of OSU now. The quality of the department and actual education of students on a daily basis and maintaining viable departments able to hire sufficient numbers of staff and faculty have sunk to the bottom of the priorities list ‐ and it is showing. This is a travesty. While Gee wasn't paying attention, Wall Street moved in on OSU and now only money and prestige count. Lincoln and Morrill would be appalled. We need someone who puts students and staff FIRST, research ‐ up there, of course, but not to the detriment of the everyday lives of the life‐blood of the university. Another suggestion to support the very underpinnings of this purportedly "educa‐tional" institution would be to have a clause in every athletic donation contract that 20% of the amount donated will go to the academic funds of the university. Donors would still give and EVERYONE would benefit, not just the athletic department. Seems insane that this obvious "no‐brainer" requirement of every such contribution to OSU athletics has never been implemented. Why should sports (of all things) be rolling in money and the very purpose of the university be suffering? Yes, priorities are out of whack at OSU, obviously. Money corrupts and sure kicks common sense to the curb, doesn't it? We desperately need a person to lead us back on the right path, putting the university first and all of the "fringe" elements of a great university in their proper place, second to the core purpose of our being here ‐ and most of all making sure we have sufficient faculty and staff to give the students what they THINK they are paying for. They are truly NOT getting their money's worth today, but the campus is pretty, researchers are idols, the football team is good, and the administrators are making corporate money instead of academic money. We desperately need someone with their head screwed on straight to get us back to where we ought to be ‐ accountable to the everyday education of the students who are paying for an excellent education, not a show‐place with cool sports and no real depth in its core.

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9/6/2013 Zimmerman III, Jimmy [email protected] Student N/A

While I do not have a specific candidate in mind, there are certain qualities our next president should have. Even though Dr. Gee left under some media fire, it is important to remember why he was hired in the first place. We obviously want a president who will bring honor and prestige to our university, yet it is important to have as charismatic a leader as Dr. Gee. Despite the fact that Dr. Gee made some calculated financial decisions that to some were unpopular, he was such a great orator he easily won support for his decisions. People, whether students, faculty, staff, alumni, or fans, loved to be around Dr. Gee because of his bubbly personality and open affection for this school. Those qualities are increasingly rare in today's society, yet should be sought after the most for our next president. Because of the Board of Trustees, the President does not have absolute power over university decisions, thus, everything being equal, Ohio State would benefit more from a charismatic, beloved leader who makes a few mistakes than a perfect decision‐maker without a public personality. This is a large institution, therefore it must have a leader with a large personality who can act as the face of the university. We only need look back to the days of Dr. Holbrook as proof. While she was a great leader, who also made sometimes shrewd decisions, she did not have the large personality to win over the Ohio State family, and thus caused much anger during her term, undoubtedly damaging the school's public image. I have full faith in the Presidential Search Committee to find reputable, highly qualified individuals who understand how to run a public institution, but the determining factor should be the candidate's public presence and appreciation of the Buckeye tradition. Thank you for taking the time to read my suggestion, and I wish you the best of luck in selecting our next president. While there are many competent candidates, there are few who have the personality fit for a Buckeye leader.

9/5/2013 Amanda Anonymous Student N/A

I wish I had more time to read about all the potential candidates, and feel I was informed enough to make a solid suggestion. All I can give is what I would look for in a new president, and as a student at Ohio State, I think the university would do well to have a president with not only a good mind for business and education, but an understanding of globalization and social entrepreneurship. As the president is in a position to set the tone of the school, I would like to see someone in charge who takes a world‐conscious and environmentally‐conscious approach to the atmosphere here at OSU. We are too big a university not to set a standard of change or progressive thinking. As the world gets smaller and more connected, the tone of Ohio State needs to be more global and more aware, getting involved with learning programs such as Ashoka U and bringing a spotlight to organizations who seek to change the world, whether it be through sciences, arts, international studies, etc. If we have a president who is business savvy, will bring a lot of funds to the school, and set a tone that is stagnant and safe, I worry for the schools future.

9/4/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified N/A

Eminence, like respect, is earned. There is no better way for our future President to attain this goal than to listen to the students and staff of his university. What makes a leader great is when they take on board the best ideas of those around them. It must be remembered that we are a university, not a business, although I understand the need for sound finances. A great university supports it's faculty, staff and students. We must remember we are here to serve Ohio, first and foremost, and to promote education and further pure research. The research community should be strengthened by having an institute's mentality of supplying core needs to all staff, which will result in more funding being attainable from outside sources. We need someone with big ideas, with common sense to apply them. This will take Ohio State to the next level of reputation that they desire. Action, not words, are vital.


Current Response Based Budget (RIB) system is degrading academic standards and scholarship. If this trend continues, it is going to severely impact academic reputation of the The Ohio State University. The new president should consider addressing this. While RIB concept sounds great in paper, RIB is misused by certain departments. Departments try to maximize RIB income by enrolling academically substandard students and offer courses beyond their core academic mission. Increased RIB income is allocated to certain people and not equitably shared among faculty for their efforts. If other faculty questions such practices, they were retaliated. Colleges do not intervene when reported. Further, certain senior faculty members (those with OSU more than 20 years) manipulate the system such that they get RIB resources at the expense of their younger colleagues.

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9/3/2013 Brown, Goldie [email protected] Other N/A

You (OSU Committee)will not get the best candidates for President until you absolutely get ex‐Prez Gee off campus! To let him stay on campus is & would be a huge detriment and should never have been part of the settlement. Even former US Presidents go away and some never heard from again. The Board must reconsider their actions in this regard. Any incoming candidate if they are savvy enough will ask for a caveat that he not be visible or heard from again. So the Committe needs to start using common sense. There are many potential candidates out there, but yuu have put all of them at a disadvntage before they even begin to serve.


Some recommended areas need attention from new leadership A) reduce red tape. B) purpose of RIV is being defeated with departments and colleges asking faculty to submit simlar data through other reports. Why not have single report via RIV? C) introduce faculty evalution of administrators to foster accountability and cut down corruption, favoratism shown by some administrators D) reward faculty performance and allocate internal resources based on RIV reports. At present no administrator pay attention to RIV reports. it appears to be waste of time. Internal Resources are allocated based on old.boy network E) discovery themes are excellent idea, poorly executed with wrong leadership teams in some cases. Hype is rewarded over scholarship and subtance F) break down silos within units and colleges to promote one university concept. Silos lead to favors, control of resources

9/2/2013 Vawter, Jeff Anonymous Friend N/AI suggest the Committee select someone who has a vested interest in Ohio, like a native or "transplant," so his/her heart would be in it. Also, there may be a worthy candidate within the Ohio University System. Too often these searches ignore talented people within our borders.

9/2/2013 Travaglianti, Alan [email protected] Alumni N/A

My first suggestion ‐ please rid us of that terrible representative for The Ohio State University, Gordon Gee. He does not belong as any part of our university. If he really wants to assist OSU, he will leave with his bowtie in his hand and not continue to hang on for the money. What the board of directors did in keeping him on for millions of dollars is unforgiveable. I cannot see how any worthwhile person would want to be president of OSU while the embarrassment of Gordon Gee still crawls around the campus. Alan Travaglianti Class of 1971


One of the things that has really troubled me with Gee's administration has been the seemingly cavalier attitude many have had in his cabinet re. what appear to be extravagant expenses, including those related to entertainment and travel. The latest articles on this aspect came out a few days ago: http://futures.tradingcharts.com/news/futures/Ohio_State_CFO_spent__121K_on_travel_in_2_years_202738537.html and http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324619504579029282438522674.html. Whether or not charges of lavish entertainment and travel are justified (or whether or not certain reporters have a predisposition to paint OSU in a negative light), images like those offered by Gee and now Chatas hurt the University in the public eye as well as student/staff/faculty morale, as they portray gross double standards for those at the top. If your committee agrees, would it be possible to insert language somewhere, somehow, in the "job description" that OSU expects a leader who leads by example in moderation and who will rein in the exorbitant costs of administrative bloat? I lost count of how many vice presidents we now have, some with outrageous salaries, and as complex as OSU is, I believe it can be run in a much leaner fashion at the top. We all do it, some down to the bone, at the level of the individual unit. Thank you for your consideration of my thoughts.

8/30/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni N/A Hey Stepp ‐‐ it's Cata ‐‐ throw my name in the hat. Goooooo Bucks!


I have been employed with Extension only a short time, but I have seen it's impact in my local community, and I wanted to take a minute to ask that the committee take this into consideration while they search for our new president. Prior to coming to OSU Extension, I viewed the institution like many other Ohioans do‐ an outstanding football program and a school that anyone would be envious to attend and graduate from. Now that I am deeply involved in Extension, I am hoping that our new president becomes familiar with the amount of time, effort, and dedication our Extension personnel put forth to bring quality, research‐based information to promote healthy people, relationships, and finances in our great state. Please look for candidates that express a willingness to work with Extension, a desire to promote us throughout the state, and encourage the candidates to explain their thoughts about Extension when they are making their pitch for the position. Thank you for running such an open search. I have gained even more respect and pride for Ohio State when I see these forums asking for public input. It is much appreciated!

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8/30/2013 Brinkman, Pat Anonymous Faculty N/A

Ohio State University is a Land Grant Institution with the mission of outreach and Extension. It is imperative that our next president understands our mission to all of Ohio and not just to students at OSU. Ohioans are depending upon us to provide them with research‐based information which will assist them in their lives. Our businesses including agricultural, non‐profits, governmental and education entities are looking to us for answers and assistance. Thank‐you.

8/29/2013 Rogers, Kenneth [email protected] Alumni N/A

What we need is a person with significant experience at OSU, who later went on to another institution as president, especially in Ohio. We do not need a great scholar who has written a lot of papers on arcane topics which few will read, and are already out‐of‐ date. We need a manager, with a warm personal style who can inspire staff to work together in harmony. Please be careful not to engage someone who might make unwelcome comments , for example about catholics, as did President Gee. Ken Rogers, LM '53. President Emeritus, Diplomatic and Consular Officers, Retired

8/29/2013Mason‐Middleton, Cheryl

mason‐[email protected] Staff N/A

I don't have a specific candidate to recommend at this time. OSU enjoys a reputation for supporting diversity and for supporting a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students that enhances the educational experience and serves to help our students become true leaders for the future for national and global advancement. We should be proud of our efforts in this and strive to do more to make a safer and more encouraging environment on this level. As a staff member, I'm truly pleased to have found a home at OSU and to be a part of this great endeavour. However, there is much more that can be done. Among the issues facing OSU are those of gender equality and support for gender identity and expression. Some oversights have been made especially regarding insurance coverage and healthcare for transgender faculty and staff. Now is an excellent time to take down this one last hurdle and fully include this segment of our population that, despite media misrepresentation, includes many eminent individuals who we'd be proud to have in service at OSU. Now, I realize that the next University President will have much to accomplish, especially in generating funding for our educational and research opportunities, and that this is a critical time for educational funding on a national level. It's also a critical time for attracting the best and the brightest of professorial scholarship and support staff in order to make OSU the best of the best, and rise from excellence to eminence. The next University president needs to be a leader in all minority affairs including this one last minority group and to encourage changes that will be truly inclusive. In this way we can truly create a welcoming environment and attract quality staff and faculty who might otherwise be missed and who can help immensely to advance our goals. Our Wexner Medical Center has become a leader in this arena. Now it's time for the rest of the University to follow suit. Here is a resource that may be of help: http://www.hrc.org/resources/entry/transgender‐inclusive‐benefits‐for‐employees‐and‐dependents Thank you.

8/29/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Faculty N/A

I urge the committee to choose a new president who truly understands the work of the faculty and recognizes that that work is central to what the core mission of the university is: teaching and research. The faculty at OSU have been thoroughly disempowered by those who reside in the Bricker Hall Bubble. Past administrations seem to believe that branding campaigns, administrative flow‐charts and the athletic program will make OSU a top‐tier institution. They haven't and they won't. Until the faculty are put back at the center of the university's agenda‐setting and decision‐making we will remain what we always have been: a potentially great university that is less than the sum of its parts. We don't need a "fundraiser" or a cheerleader (or a circus clown) ‐ we need a dynamic intellectual leader to set a new tone for OSU.

8/29/2013 Zimmer, Bruce zimmer [email protected] Faculty N/AOSU Extension is a critical arm of the university and helps fulfill our mission as a Land Grant institution. It is critical that our next president understand our created purpose. Extension has a physical presence in every county throughout Ohio and provides teaching and research based programs to Ohio’s residents as well as youth populations.


I would hope that a new president would understand that The Ohio State University is a public/land grant university. Therefore its mission to educate and inform is part of teaching and research but it also has the mission to outreach to all citizens of the state of Ohio and that part of the mission is accomplished through the land grant link to Extension. This provides a unique opportunity to be known and trusted in every community throughout the state, an opportunity that no other school in the state can offer.

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I hope that the committee will actively seek candidates that represent the university community. This includes women and minorities, populations that make up a large portion of the university but are not adequately represented at our top levels. I have witnessed an unsettling shift in our leadership, from a healthy proportion of women at the highest levels when I began here in the mid 2000s, to the current landscape which is disproportionately white and male. I also would like to see the university lead by someone who has risen through faculty ranks, either here or at another institution, and understands that the mission of higher education is very different from the business world. While it is important to consider finances and be smart in our financial decision making, it feels as though we are increasingly making decisions based on that alone, and losing touch with the need to make fiscal decisions in support of Ohio State's unique ability to offer subjects that other institutions are unequiped to do.


A key characteristic of our next president should be how well s/he supports Ohio State's land‐grant and cooperative extension heritage. Embracing how to make that heritage relevant for today is critical for expanding our university's partnership with the business and agricultural communities as well as individual citizens in Ohio. They depend on our research expertise, and we would not exist without them.

8/29/2013 Burgess‐Shaw, Deborah burgess‐[email protected] Staff N/A

The Ohio State University was founded as a Land‐Grant University and through the Smith‐Lever act extended their knowledge and resources to the people of the state. Extension has brought education to millions involved in not only agriculture, but science, business and all aspects of life in Ohio. Ohio residents are the beneficiary of knowledge from top ranked researchers and educators through equal opportunity in home economics, vocational education, scientific research and application‐‐‐life skills to ensure a progressive and prosperous future. This access is invaluable and the president of this University MUST be knowledgeable and extremely supportive of our Extension heritage.


“As a Land Grant institution, it is critical that our next president understand TODAY's mission for outreach and Extension. Our historic roots are important... but our CURRENT work in agriculture and Extension programming has greatly evolved to meet today's needs. Ohio's citizens, businesses, non‐profits, government and education entities are counting on us! Thank you.” I echo the words of L. Brian Raison in urging the committee to consider the vital work of Extension in the lives of Ohioans. If OSU is more than football to our citizens, it is Extension which has forged that connection.

8/29/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Faculty N/AAs a Land Grant institution, it is critical that our next president understand TODAY's mission for outreach and Extension. Our historic roots are important... but our CURRENT work in agriculture and Extension programming has greatly evolved to meet today's needs. Ohio's citizens, businesses, non‐profits, government and education entities are counting on us! Thank you.

8/28/2013 Siegfried, Elayne siegfried 20@osu edu Staff N/A

As a person with just over a year in the academic HR realm, I don't feel that I have the experience to speak to what would make a great academic leader, but I can speak to what I believe makes a good leader for an organization a large as OSU. As was stated by several of the OARDC representatives, we want a leader to be a visionary and keep our university on the cutting edge. I will add that s/he needs to hire other leaders that can see the trees. S/he should give them the ability to deal with the unintended consequences of goals, policies and plans in a common sense approach. A good leader should listen to and be able to adapt to his employees.

8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified N/A ANYONE but Obama!!!!8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified N/A Anybody but another liberal

8/28/2013 Bridges, Timothy [email protected] Alumni N/A

I no longer live in Ohio and am not familiar with prospective candidates, but I would like to remind the committee of the research found by Dr. Jim Collins in his well known book, Good to Great, where he admits that the majority of the leaders that took their companies from good to great status came from inside the organization, possessing a complete understanding of the business and marketplace. Many times, politicians in their autumn years and those waiting for an office to open, seek university presidencies. This can lend short term opportunities for the institution, but in the long run they are not in the best interests of the school. At a time of real change in higher education, innovation is key, but applied with understanding and experience. Those assets are within the system. Please seek a person emotionally tied to our great institution with the skills necessary to move the OSU to further greatness. I wish you the best.

8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified N/A How about we go without a president for a year ans see how that works out.

8/28/2013 Hurt, Jerry J. [email protected] Alumni N/APlace a football signed by the members of the 1968 football team with a copy of "Archimedes to Hawking" (don't know how to underline) beside it in a waiting room. Hire the candidate who ignores the football and spends his or her time reading the book.

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8/28/2013 Abel, Alan [email protected] Alumni N/A

http://www.mediasanctuary.org/movie/481 ‐ SPENCER PRODUCTIONS [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (August 26, 2013_ The 34th annual FRIENDS OF RADIO AND TELEVISION CONVENTION was held at the Newark, NJ Holiday Inn with celebrities from programs spanning the past four decades. They included producers, directors, writers, actors, actresses, musicians and comedians. There were over a thousand in attendance. At the Friday night banquet, media satirist Alan Abel was honored by receiving their prestigious golden statuette inscribed: “ IN RECOGNITION OF YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS DURING RADIO’S AND TELEVISION’S GOLDEN AGE AND LATER.” This award, by the Board of Directors, was based upon his forty years entertaining millions with humor on 2,000 radio and television programs in the USA, Canada, England, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Denmark and Spain. He is the author of eight published books , including the best‐seller “Don’t Get Mad…Get Even” and “How To Thrive On Rejection.” (W.W. NORTON) Alan Abel is presently featured in “Abel Raises Cain,” the award‐winning documentary, produced by his daughter Jennifer with Jeff Hockett, that has won First Prizes at a dozen film festivals worldwide, including The Slamdance Film Festival in 2005 and the Fargo Film Festival on March 7, 2009. A graduate of Ohio State University, he is completing his autobiography, lecturing at colleges on “Using Your Wits To Win, (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Yale University, Johns Hopkins University, Gibbs College, UCLA, among others). Alan Abel is planning a one‐man show off‐Broadway called “Jester At Large” in 2014. CONTACT: Bruce Spencer (212) 714‐8298

8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified N/A Anyone would be an improvement after Gee.

8/28/2013DiLiddo, Andrew and Rebecca

[email protected] Alumni N/A

We are writing to offer suggestions below. Since graduating from Ohio State over 30 years ago, we have worked in higher education at various institutions in various capacities, spanning the spectrum from instructor, Associate Professor,Professor,Department Chair, Dean, Vice President and yes, even, President. A couple of years ago we returned to campus for a visit and were stunned by the expansion of the athletic support infrastructure surrounding campus that blossomed since we left OSU in 1976. Universally we see a de‐emphasis of ACADEMICS in favor of an Emphasis on ATHLETICS everywhere we go. This imbalance needs to be addressed. Don't misunderstand us, we feel Buckeye Pride always when Ohio State does well on the football field but over the last few years we have become deeply disappointed by events at Ohio State and nearby Penn State. The NCAA is not doing an effective job of regulating Athletics and when a Dean of Academic Affairs (Rebecca) needs to be deposed by the NCAA in the line of her job, something is horribly wrong. Regulation of athletics MUST also come from Leadership at the TOP of the UNIVERSITY. We wrote to President Gee after the debacle at Penn State and asked him to make a gesture by abstaining from playing with Penn State and his response was anemic at best. We need a President that can stand up to the athletic industrial complex. This perversion of athletics permeates our society like a cancer and is evident in so many ways too numerous to list here. We need a President who can lead in ACADEMICS and not kowtow to athletics. Clearly, the United States is falling behind in the world and we need leaders, not cookie cutters.

8/28/2013 Gray, Steven A. [email protected] Alumni N/A

I would prefer a president who attended Ohio State for part of their education, who grew up in Ohio, and who appreciates that Ohio State is the college for Ohioans‐first and foremost.We have a bad national reputation to overcome.Please choose someone who can be a diplomat and someone who is ready to serve the people of Ohio.The arrogance and ignorance of our past leaderhip must be avoided in the future. I think the admission standards at Ohio State are too stringent for a state land grant college. We also put too much emphasis on nonresident and international students. There is also a perception that cash donations are more important than educating our citizens. I am very active in my local alumni club and my family and I love Ohio State. Thank you !

8/28/2013 Raison, Brian [email protected] Faculty N/AAs a Land Grant institution, it is critical that our next president understand TODAY's mission for outreach and "Extension." Our historic roots are important... but our CURRENT work in agriculture and Extension programming has greatly evolved to meet today's needs. Ohio's citizens, businesses, non‐profits, government and education entities are counting on us! Thank you.

8/28/2013 Calabretta, Larry [email protected] Alumni N/A

Greetings ‐ As a follow up to my last response ‐ although I don't have a suggestion for OSU President ‐ I would, just once more, like to recommend a Candidate to fill (the unfillable) shoes of Vince Panzano as Head Diving Coach. Ed Goodman of Moss Farms Diving in Moultrie, Georgia is an outstanding Diving Coach ‐ has many, many success stories ‐ and would be a fantastic addition to Ohio State. I have known Ed for over a decade and I think he would be one of the few Diving Coaches that could ever come close to following in Vince's great footsteps. I hope you will pass this along to the appropriate people/department/committee for their very serious consideration. Thank You, Larry Calabretta ASC ‐ '84

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Someone who is *academically* oriented and not a "slave" to football . . . Yes, I know: He has to have the Ph.D., be tenured/able . . . BUT, that doesn't mean that he won't "bow down to the almighty game" . . . How about someone with a personality?? Gee was great in that regard. I've heard numerous stories from recent students that Gee joined them in various activities, etc. WOW!! Maybe someone from Michigan??!!?? Would that "calm the un‐blessed rivalry perpetrated 'everywhere/in everything"??

8/26/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Staff N/A THe Common Man


Someone who is not political, and willing to hear all sides of a story. Someone who will go out among the students regularly. Someone who will know our needs. Someone younger. Someone you think can shape the university into something even greater in the next 20 years. Someone with a sense of humor, but with restraint to acceptable things. Someone who has graduated from OSU?

8/20/2013 Bradford, Angelle L. [email protected] edu Student N/A

Please try and find a president that TRULY puts kids first. I have completely enjoyed my OSU experience, but I definitely hope that things continue to improve and move up and up....Even if I cannot benefit as much, because I am a graduating senior, it is great to have someone who treats the role as an honor and creates more initiatives that cut costs and prove advantageous for the students. It would be fantastic if transcripts for our grades were not $7 00 each. Many other universities allow 2 free transcripts a day for their students. Why can we not do this?! And parking, I am unsure if that can be touched at this point, what with contracts and such, but the prices are so extreme. My sister attends an esteemed HBCU in my home state of Louisiana and a parking pass is $20 for the entire year. Lastly, out‐of‐state fees, although they involve an act of legislation, it would be great if there was a president who was concerned with more funds or allocations that could be provided to alleviate the stress of costs for out‐of‐state tuition and fees. Having students from different places and being so diverse is what makes OSU special. The astronomical costs that are burdened to the student can be overwhelming and feels like a punishment. Thank

you so much for your me and considera on regarding this email.

8/19/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student N/A

Sounds cliche, but anyone BUT an old white man. I sat through the Graduate School Welcome this morning and it was painful. Joseph Alutto, Joseph Steinmetz and Patrick Osmer were all well‐meaning but enough of the same. It was atrociously boring and if I were a new graduate student who hadn't attended OSU for undergrad, I would truly be afraid of the university I was attending. It was dry and honestly, it looked and sounded like the same dude talking all three times. Bring some diversity to this university that endlessly and even annoyingly prides itself in being diverse.

8/17/2013 Brake, Larry [email protected] Alumni N/A The next Prsident of our great university should be a alumni of The Ohio State University.8/16/2013 Rohrer, Rhett [email protected] Alumni N/A Hire a person with dignity and poise, not just a salesman.

8/16/2013 Minnear, Travis [email protected] Student N/A

OSU needs a good president, but students and taxpayers ‐ the consumers who finance much of this university's existence ‐ don't want someone who is going to be paid millions of dollars a year at our expense. Students like me languish in debt and face higher tuition nearly every semester. We feel like we're being taken advantage of at times. Meanwhile, we see our university's "leaders" being paid huge sums of money for their work and even in retirement (such as E. Gordon Gee) while we are forced to flip a large part of the bill. Please show us some attention by attending to our request. Also, please skip the talking‐points response to this message. If the time can't be taken to give a unique, individual response, then please don't bother. Thank you for your time. Respectfully, Travis Minnear

8/16/2013 Alesi, Victoria alesi [email protected] Student N/A

I want a president who really understands the values of The Ohio State University. I want a president who supports the importance of studying abroad. I want a president who supports the fine arts. I want a president who stresses getting involved and understands and appreciates Greek Life at OSU and its growth. I want a president who strives for the best for Ohio State, but also the community that surrounds it.

8/16/2013 Contractor, Muslim H. [email protected] Other N/AAnyone who is an educator & doesn't treat the University like a corporation. My daughter joined OSU to get a college education. Avoid: ‐Anyone who has a Lavatory Complex named after him ‐Anyone who spends $64,000 on bow ties ‐‐Anyone who can receive millions from OSU after resigning in disgrace.

8/16/2013 Estep, John [email protected] Alumni N/A

Any past president EXCEPT OBAMA. I notice he has been prominently displayed on the cover of the magazine sent to those with a degree from Ohio State. Please, don't consider him for any honor. In my opinion he is the first President who shares almost none of my values. His words contain just a hint of the truth and are meant to decieve, like throwing two grains of corn to to a flock of chickens, then stating "I fed the chickens." His two books seem to express his mindset. He should be judged by his actions,which I consider similar to a Hitler or Castro, or most any dictator. I worry that you will be swayed by grants given to OSU by the current administration. Our country comes first.

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8/16/2013 Calabretta, Larry [email protected] Alumni N/A

I do not have anyone in mind for President HOWEVER ‐ I would Very Highly recommend Ed Goodman of Moss Farms Diving in Moultrie, Georgia as retired Coach Vince Panzano's replacement. He is an outstanding Diving Coach and produces top divers. I have known Ed for years and have had the great pleasure to serve with him on the USA Diving Site Selection Committee. Please forward this to the Athletic Department and I hope they strongly consider Ed. Thank You. Larry Calabretta

8/15/2013 Mount, John [email protected] Faculty N/AThank you for you message regarding the Presidential Search Committee. It is very informative, and I commended you for your great confidence in leadership.

8/15/2013 Dougherty, Chloe Student N/A

Just wanted to let you guys know as a senior approaching my second semester I feel very unsure of how to feel about Ohio State. Visiting a friend over the weekend I saw her diploma was signed by Gordon Gee; it almost broke my heart that his signature will not be on mine. Having served at the Smithsonian, under one of his closest friends, I know how much the academic, higher education community, and student body venerates him. I am sure you will find a qualified new president; but good luck trying to replace the face of Ohio State, and a person who inspired a whole student body to truly love their school and all the opprotunities Ohio State has to offer. Please do not respond, and whoever reads this please keep this e‐mail private. I just wanted the search commitee to know that. Bear in mind, I am most definately not the only person who feels this way.

8/15/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni N/A Bring Back President Gee!

8/15/2013 Moosbrugger, Tom [email protected] Alumni N/AMake sure the next president does not loan out public assets, such as parking garages, in short sighted cash‐grabs for the university. Similarly, try not to hire a bow‐tie wearing blowhard.

8/15/2013 Grant, Rev. Joan [email protected] Alumni N/A

I hope and pray that character and integrity are s important qualification for the next president. Being competitive matters, I guess, in attracting quality. But, please, watch out for attracting those who are only after the big dollars. I found the package President Gee came back for to be appalling ‐‐ The candidate needs to be able to put the students before all else, and the quality of education before all else ‐‐ please!

8/15/2013 Gatten, JoAnne H. [email protected] Friend N/AI do not have a specific candidate. However, I would hope that he or she would be a person who would shift the current, publicly perceived focus on athletics to the real mission of the university: EDUCATION.

8/15/2013 O'Brien, Dennis B. [email protected] Alumni N/A

Please do not hire anymore anti‐Catholic presidents. Ohio State used to be about diversity, equality and character. Your inclusion of an anti‐Christian/anti‐Catholic POTUS combined with an anti‐Catholic University president has divided the OSU Campus and Alumni. Please be very selective in your search to seek someone of character, equality and inclusion and let's turn OUR University back into the GREATEST University in the US of A. God bless Go Bucks Dennis O'Brien Class of 1983

8/15/2013 Brown, Jeff [email protected] Alumni N/A

These are changing times. When I graduated from OSU in 1993, many of the now software giants were in their early existence. I live in San Francisco and see a growing number of university's offering with on‐line education opportunities. I wonder how long it will be before OSU offers its students an opportunity to receive a degree while never stepping foot onto the OSU campus. I know this almost sounds sacrilegious. I for one am not finished with my academic education but the time commitment to attend a local college classroom is not very appealing. A classroom in a state 2,000 miles away is not possible. I also hope to see Ohio State step up its academic game. For example, as a Certified Public Accountant, I am interested in obtaining an MS specializing in Taxation. As an employer, I am interested in having my employees obtain various tax certificates from an institute of higher learning. These are interesting days and the next leader at Ohio State needs to be challenged to push for alternative educational opportunities.

8/15/2013 Peters, Charles [email protected] Alumni N/AI urge the Committee to identify a candidate that will continue to increase and enhance Ohio State's academic reputation. To me, that is at the heart of the University's mission. Thank you and best of luck. Charles Peters, PhD Scottsdale, AZ OSO '69, '81

8/15/2013 Fiore II, John [email protected] Alumni N/AOne of the many qualities I admired with President Gee was his interaction with ALL sorts of students (not just a selected small profiled group) attending The Ohio State University. I believe President Gee truly connected with the Students unlike former Presidents who appeared to have avoided the general student population.

8/15/2013 Erickson, Georganne M. Anonymous Alumni N/A Please: No more MORMANS. No more old people with organicity evident by inappropriate comments.

8/15/2013 Antoniades, Tony [email protected] Alumni N/Athe new president must have the highest integrity. should be a person with good character. Integrity and character shown in previous leadership roles hopefully from private industry or another accomplished University.

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8/15/2013 Abel, Alan [email protected] Alumni N/A

From: Travis Schoen Subject: The Numbers Game ‐ National Geographic Television To: [email protected] August 1, 2013 Hi Mr. Abel, My name is Travis Schoen. I'm creating a show called The Numbers Game for National Geographic TV. I managed to get your email address and I'm producer for The Most Interesting Man in America. Congratulations on this honor! We are doing an episode about Gullibility and plan a major segment in LA about your hoaxes. I would love the opportunity to talk with you, especially if you're interested in participating. Please advise ASAP. Best wishes, Travis Schoen, Producer About the Show Money. Sex. Marriage. Mortality. In each episode, data scientist Jake Porway tackles one of life’s most daunting topics revealing the surprising science behind them. From mind‐bending stats, hilarious man on the street experiments, and interactive game play, this show delivers the answers to life’s mysteries and gives you the tools to help take charge of your destiny and change your life forever. SPENCER PRODUCTIONS spencerprods @yahoo.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (July 26, 2013_ The 34th annual FRIENDS OF RADIO AND TELEVISION CONVENTION was held at the Newark, NJ Holiday Inn with celebrities from programs spanning the past four decades. They included producers, directors, writers, actors, actresses, musicians and comedians. There were over a thousand in attendance. At the Friday night banquet, media satirist Alan Abel was honored by receiving their prestigious golden statuette inscribed: “ IN RECOGNITION OF YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS DURING RADIO’S AND TELEVISION’S GOLDEN AGE AND LATER.” This award, by the Board of Directors, was based upon his forty years entertaining millions with humor on 2,000 radio and television programs in the USA, Canada, England, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Denmark and Spain. He is the author of eight published books , including the best‐seller “Don’t Get Mad…Get Even” and “How To Thrive On Rejection.” (W.W. NORTON) Alan Abel is presently featured in “Abel Raises Cain,” the award‐winning documentary, produced by his daughter Jennifer with Jeff Hockett, that has won First Prizes at a dozen film festivals worldwide, including The Slamdance Film Festival in 2005 and the Fargo Film Festival on March 7, 2009. A graduate of Ohio State University, he is completing his autobiography, lecturing at colleges on “Using Your Wits To Win, (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Yale University, Johns Hopkins University, Gibbs College, UCLA, among others). Alan Abel is planning a one‐man show off‐Broadway called “Jester At Large” in 2014. CONTACT: Bruce Spencer (212) 714‐8298

8/15/2013 VanHook, Jessica [email protected] Alumni N/AThe candidate needs to value and advocate for academics first ‐ Ohio State has a major reputation as an athletic school, to the detriment of the academic programs, particularly the undergraduate programs. The sports programs can and will take care of themselves ‐ the next president will need to invest in and re‐energize the academics.

8/14/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified N/AAltruism, however debated its existence may be, does exist. Software filters and manual evalulators on the first line of defense have "failed" should one find themself reading this note. Denio Angelo Leone.

8/14/2013 Phillips, Kyle Anonymous Student N/A

I don't have a specific person in mind, but I know that Gee was a president who was very visible. He didn't hide in his office, only coming out to woo potential donors. He was always on campus, at events, interacting with students and it made me, and I'm sure a large chunk of the students at OSU feel like he was engaged and cared about the student experience. The next president should definitely be that accessible to students and continue to be engaged in student life and the student experience. Thank You.

8/14/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Staff N/A Please ensure that women and people of color are included in your short list.


We need a president that will socialize with the student population. Also one that isn't completely driven about being the biggest and the best but one that will fix the problems within first to be the biggest and the best. Big isn't always the best when there are so many broken issues with our systems. I have never known any student that went through the university without several issues needing fixed. Attracting only the best is not something a State school should have its main focus on but rather education for all no matter what your diversity is. You don't have to be of a certain race or gender to be out casted ‐ what about the students that fights for grades because they have a learning disability or such that gets in their way. We need someone that promotes personal and business growth for everyone not just the ones that can score high on tests.

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Any person filling this position should clean house of mid level managers. Our management is incapable of making decisions because there are to many voices. It would also be good to bring in someone that has experience reducing costs through consolidation of IT infrastructure. The cost of having 70+ IT departments on campus means that there are 70 layers of managers that provide little to no value beyond separation of silos of control and budget. The university could save 10s of millions or more if we consolidated these groups. We need a strong leader outside and above all of the IT organizations to make it happen.


The next President must have a clear understanding and vision for the smaller OSU campuses. There should be a push to create niche programs at the smaller campuses and to equalize pay for staff at the smaller campuses who are doing equivalent jobs to some on the Columbus campus. He/she should commit to building residence halls at the regional campuses so that we can move towards offering a more uniform first‐year experience to all new OSU students.

8/14/2013 Rigney, David A. [email protected] Faculty N/AThe one chosen should be widely recognized for being an academic leader, not just a fund‐raiser. He/she should be articulate. He/she should have charm and interpersonal skills when interacting with a wide range of types of people. He/she should avoid the common fault of referring to "the way way did things at ... university."

8/14/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified N/AA great University president is someone like Gee who walked around campus and interacted with the students as well as being a major fundraiser.

8/14/2013 Watson, Julia [email protected] Faculty N/A

In my view, candidates need to come from academia, not the corporate or foundation world. Candidates should have substantial, significant, and incremental university experience at universities comparable to OSU: public land‐grant institutions that are Research One (or nearly) in the Carnegie classification. Candidates should also be at the rank of full professor, and acquainted with scholarly production. Conversancy with and cemonstrated support of the arts and humanities should be evident in the candidate profile. Candidates should also be effective public speakers and excellent communicators. (Note: I consider all of these qualifications to be ones that former Pres. Gee possessed.)


I'd like to see the university hire someone who is honest; who has integrity; who is focused on academics; who embraces educating Ohioans in addition to the out of state/international students who come here; who isn't prejudiced against Catholics or Kentuckians; and who will agree to work against the rampant practice of double‐dipping (shamefully in a poor Ohio economy when so many people can't even find one salaried job) and who isn't some other school's reject. Additionally, I'd like to see Ohio State not spend a ton of money renovating an office for this person as long as so many OSU employees are so poorly paid.

8/14/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified N/A Please look beyond Alutto . . .

8/14/2013Gomez‐Bellenge, Francisco

gomez‐[email protected] Staff N/A

In my view, Ohio State needs a president who understands diversity issues in higher education and society in general; it should be someone who makes diversity a priority and holds unit heads accountable for diversity‐related outcomes. We need a leader who understands the demographic shift that is greatly increasing the proportion of college‐aged Americans who are Latino and will be pro‐active in capitalizing on that shift as competitive advantage rather than liability for Ohio State.

8/14/2013 Marchese, Daniel [email protected] edu Student N/A

Just hire some Joe, someone who cares about their family, who isn't interested in taking work home with them, who refuses to work more than 40 hours per week. We need more people like this. Modeling for us students how to enjoy life. That school and work are not that important. I would be extremely proud to have a president like that, who lives dissonance free. Of course hire someone who can do the job but let's all enjoy life a little bit more. Maybe you would even hire 2 or 3 presidents if you think the work is going to be that much. Pay them significantly less than Gee received, let them live simply. Give someone a chance, take a risk. Ohio State is going to be fine. If you would like anymore thoughts feel free to email me.


The new president has to deal with two key issues, and I suggest the presidential research committee ask the candidate about his plan regarding these two things: 1\ safety. Do you have good plans to make Ohio State campus or near areas a safe place to study? Worsing safety conditions are not the thing that parents would like to see. 2\ International students. Do you have good plans to enroll more talented International students, while at the same time increase OSU's reputation across the world?

8/14/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student N/ANOT a politician or unqualified celebrity, please! In general, I would suggest a scientist, as OSU is a research university, or a business person. The best combination of the two would be a person who was in charge of scientists, so a business person who closely worked with researchers.

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8/14/2013 Wiegman, Bret Not Specified N/AFind someone very much like the bow‐tie. Find someone focused on welcoming visitors to this campus by establishing affordable and accessible parking. Find someone who will revamp the HR policies to help this campus breed more Buckeye employees.


It is my hope that the next president recognizes not only the academic impacts on the state and the nation but also the administrative requirements to sustain such a premier institution. There is an underlying view at the top (it seems) that outsourcing administrative functions would enable the university to focus in its core goals in academia. However, this view demeans the size of the metropolis that is The Ohio State University. It takes an unmeasurable amount of energy to keep the campuses in motion. Facilities, telecommunications, public safety, transportation ‐ all examples of areas where outsourcing is discussed but the results of which would limit the capabilities of our wonderful environment. The new president will be most successful not only by enhancing student experience, fostering faculty excellence, and pioneering new research, but also by empowering and supporting the staff ‐ the foundation of what keeps OSU one of the greatest universities worldwide.


I would like to recommend any president who posses the scientific qulaifications, have faith, and believe in God. 1‐ If we declare laws which govern the women dress, specially the gorgeous ones. And if the female students are asked to cover at least the portion above their knees. the university outcome will increase significantly, also, the crimes will reduces and Less secutrity effort will be needed then. and a lot of extra money will appear in the university. so the university will have the oppurtunity to reduce the tution, and allow more people to have the oppurtunity to study. I think this way is guranteed, and better than collecting money cheaply by selling parking permits, and allocating summer fee foe the reacriational center and increasing the tution by 3%, etc. 2‐ the University needs some large halls for serving food (Resturants), this food should be good, healthy and offered with resonable prices. 3‐ I think the tution is very high, and finding job after graduation is not guranteed. the issue that cause stress in the society. I would recommend to for a relation between the GPA and the tution. So smarter students would pay less. 5‐ the new president should stay away from politics.

8/13/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Friend N/A Don't pay him like a movie star.

8/13/2013 Kelsie Anonymous Student N/AA tolerant president who a good leader. It would be good to have a president who leads by example and is tolerant of Christianity as well as everyone else.

8/13/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student N/AWith all the cuts in research funding and the new emphasis on STEM education, I really hope we can have a president with a background in STEM, especially in engineering so he can better understand the challenge and need of STEM students and faculties than a president from other backgrounds. Thank you.

8/13/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Staff N/AWe should try to find a candidate that has a national reputation and network that can help to connect the local talent that we have at Ohio State with the national thought leaders and political/power structure.

8/13/2013 Schrimpf, Lindsay [email protected] Alumni N/APlease find someone who treats The Ohio State University as an educational institution above all else. So many of us are sick of this school being run as a for‐profit business and catering entirely to the alumni who can write multi‐million dollar checks, showing little concern for the average student or their financial well‐being.

8/13/2013 Diller, Daniel [email protected] Not Specified N/A

Personally, I do not know an individual that I would suggest for the position. That being said, I do have some suggestions that I would like to put forth. For me, the most important quality for this school's president is that he or she put the students first. Specifically, I believe that one of our future president's top priorities should be making attendance at OSU more affordable/ not raising tuition for students. One of my biggest problems with Gee was that I never heard about what he was doing to make it financially easier for students to attend here. Rather it seemed that he was always trying to promote the school as a place where events and conventions could be held, and at times I honestly felt like I was at a for profit school. That being said, I believe it's imperative that we find a president who empathizes with students and their families who are struggling to pay for OSU tuition. We need someone who understands what the regular student goes through paying for school and will actually fight for us, the students. Thank you for your consideration, Daniel Diller

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8/13/2013 Brown, Treg [email protected] Student N/A

We need some one in the office that will allow for the repair of the universities livestock buildings and there up keep. As a student I Laugh at the thought that we call our selves THE Ohio State University. The farms are not the best... not even close. I thought Ohio State was expose to be the best and that why I came but honestly, Myself and many other students believe that that is an absolute lie. I am ashamed that I made my choice to come hear and with my other students if there is not more respect for the College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Science then I will be force to leave for a better learning environment. With out a proper beef facility or Equine or Poultry (the most important because that is where the majority of the research and potential jobs are) it buts my self as well as my fellow students in a place where we do not get that hands on learning ability like we were promise. Also I think the next President should go figure out who profited off the horse barn... Under my own research... FEMA was going to pay for 80% of the REPAIR of the existing facility. Currently now the Equine Program is losing money from the lack of stalls for boarders and a indoor arena. Many prospective students that I have talked to and told this information to have now decided to go else where. It is a shame that we are losing those students when, honestly, in the time that it took for FOD to but the barn into the terrible shape that it is in now I think I could of fixed the barn by my self. It is ashamed that I am even writing this but also I think a president should attempt to keep the barns in the close proximity to campus in which they are. The barns are currently student ran operations which develops valuable job skills. Moving them farther away just adds to the number of students that can not use the farms currently because of there not updated or dilapidated state. I Strongly urge the bored to elect a president that will but the students Future in the agriculture and environmental world as well as all other students first. secondly I suggest the new president get down to the reason why the 80% of the money that could be spend was not in who profited from it. Thirdly I hope that you as a board with the new president also stop allowing for the privatizing of numerous campus sites and business.. you are only hurting the students. The people that probably paid for the seat that you are siting on and for the electricity you are using to read this message. If not well fine... A petition has begun to be sign stating that if the barns are not repaired or updated to standards that buts OSU programs back on the map for their facilities then we shall transfer to other schools and leave OSU on the fact we are done being lied to that we are at the best public university in the United States because we obviously how many regional as well other university with in Ohio have much better programs not just in the realm of Agriculture but a cross the bored in general.

8/10/2013 Alexander, Skylar L. [email protected] edu Student N/A

Hello my name is Skylar Alexander and I am and up and coming freshman who is really interested in the idea of holding the strategic position as class President. I withhold very strong leadership abilities and set high standards everywhere I travel! I believe we as human beings always have room for improvement and I'm sure most kids find this out entering into college for the first time. I am a studious young man and I was the first student in my school to ever successfuly run and become a Skills USA state officer. There are seven state officers in Ohio and they run the organization state wide in which the organization is built by students for students to help gain leadership as well as employability skills that are needed in todays workforce! I have meet and had dinner with many people in the past that have pushed me to set lifetime goals of mine including the President and the CEO of General Motors, President of the Senate, Kieth Faber, and a Legislative visit to Capitol Hill. Students within Skills USA look up to the state officers as roll models so I know it is important to always stay on top of things and be sure your priorities come before fun.....after all I always keep in mind who and what I am representing. I have really become a confident leader and I give all my appreciation not only to myself but to Skills USA! I was my technical schools Class President both my junior and senior year and have made the Honor Roll everytime in high school. As a Class President of my college freshman class ,I will always work towards keeping my fellow Buckeyes involved and always striving to encouarge them to do all they can to reach their very career dreams and goals! I plan on attending the meeting on September 10th at 6:00pm! See you then

8/9/2013 Sturgis, Jennifer L. [email protected] Student N/AWhoever it is, I want to be sure that my President, our President, isn't too cool to give the students hugs. That's my one qualifier: lots of love and lots of hugs.

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8/9/2013 Maxwell, Cameron J. [email protected] Student N/A

First off, kudos for taking initiative on this project, you're doing a great service to Buckeyes everywhere. Speaking personally as an incoming Freshman (who admittedly hasn't spent much time on campus yet), i am not overly concerned with the academic pedigrees of the potential presidential candidates but would like to see the integrity of the candidates given highest priority. The last thing this university needs is more scandals a la Tressel or Gee (although i believe both of these men did an admirable job overall during their time at the university) and it would do a great deal to restore the faith of outsiders (and potential new students/donors) in our university if the finalists and ultimately new president have impeccable credentials when it comes to personal integrity, responsibility, and commitment.Best of luck this coming year and thanks again.


I would like a University President that doesn't spend $64,000 of our money on a private bow tie collection, or $25,000 a month on private gatherings. Some one who is more concerned about the students than in being the highest paid public university president in the country. I want a president that doesn't spend carelessly, one that cuts paychecks of the overpaid for the greater good, for the spread of knowledge and research, not for self aggrandizing glory. I want a president that cares more about the university as a hole, compared to one that one cares about personal power and wealth. How about someone who would rather create a better job placement program, instead of just giving graduates a diploma and a letter from the loan office.


Qualities that I would seek in our University President: 1) Someone who has a character, therefore does not feel the need to get wastefully paid as much as Gordon Gee did. 2) Someone who does not waste the University dollars by buying expensive bow‐ties. 3) Someone who DOES crack politically incorrect jokes to help all the liberals get off their high throne. And just for the record, I did not meet nor speak with one student (liberal or republican party) that particularly cared about Gordon Gee's comments. So in summation: Stop wasting money and remove the stick from each of your assholes.

8/8/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student N/A It would be really awesome to have a woman president come in for the next term.


Yes, Gee was an adorable old man but please don't hire another greedy, power hungry, corporate money making machine. Tuition has rose 3.3 percent in 2011/2012 and 3.1 percent in 2012/2013. He doesn't need that large of a salary; no one does, I’m tired of paying for his house maid. This is selfish and clearly the university has serious disregard towards student opinions on university matters, we aren't people or students, we're dollar signs. This school use to be better. We use to know better. Money and greed have made people blind to the serious underlying consequences of hiring a university president like him. Just take a moment to think about it, seriously, please.

8/8/2013 Puchala, Sarah E. [email protected] Student N/AI would like to see our next president be actively involved and present in student lives. I think this is one thing that makes OSU unique and special compared to other schools. All the students here knew who President Gee was and had met him at least on one occasion. I would like to see the next president have that same enthusiasm and outgoing personality.

8/8/2013 Brown, Lee [email protected] Alumni N/A

As a student who attended OSU for 4 years with Gee as the President, I would prefer another president that had the same level of compassion and commitment for his/her students as the former president. I want someone who’s signature has meaning. I believe that my diploma from OSU will mean less without Gee’s name on it. Alternatively, I would love for the former President Gee to attend this school year’s commencement ceremony (spring 2014). I don’t think I would be nearly as excited to attend the graduation ceremony without Gee. He was my president for most of my college career and I feel greatly disappointed at the idea that Gee may not be at my graduation. I think that many OSU students would feel the same or similar.

8/8/2013 Galloway, Alexa Student N/A

As a fellow undergrad, I'd like to thank you for taking the time out of your schedule to make sure that Ohio State is everything that it is today. I especially want to thank you for giving us an opportunity to voice our opinion towards the search for a new president. As Gee can tell you, being president is a highly pressured position that often doubles as a face for the OSU community. That being said, the money Ohio State paid Gee for his services over the years was astronomically ridiculous (read up on what other college presidents are paid). Considering the money that goes through Ohio State (tuition, endorsements, athletics, tax dollars, etc.), we should be able to worry not about raising tuition costs, however in the years past we have continued to empty our pockets into the bureaucracy that Ohio State has become. I urge you, as a full time student, a single mother, and an Ohio tax payer, to take into serious consideration our next president's ideas on making Ohio State more affordable and accessible, including what he or she expects in his or her own salary.

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8/8/2013 Welker, Rylee K. welker.70@buckeyemail osu.edu Student N/A

My name is Rylee Welker and I will be a freshmen this fall at OSU. One of the main things I was looking forward to for my freshmen year was being able to meet President Gee just walking around campus. I think it is very important that our new president remains active in student lives. A university president should be willing to meet and talk to students at all hours of the day. By being active like President Gee was, I believe students will feel more comfortable voicing opinions and keeping communication with open with administration. Please let me know if there is any other way I can help! I want to ensure that these next four years are some of the best of my classmates and my life!

8/8/2013 Jameyson, Marcus T. jameyson [email protected] edu Student N/APresident Gee made a promise to freeze tuition for in‐state students. Personally, I would like nothing more than to see a new president who shares the same commitment to keeping higher education affordable for the young women and men of Ohio. Thank you for taking the time to consider my thoughts.

8/7/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified N/A"If you have integrity, nothing else matters. If you don't have integrity, nothing else matters." ‐ Alan K. Simpson "Words may show a man's wit but actions his meaning." ‐ Benjamin Franklin

7/30/2013 Dubois, Jedadiah T. jedtdub@gmail com Not Specified N/A

Dear Presidential Search Committee, Based on the decision making capabilities demonstrated by the last Search Committee in choosing the petulant, bow‐tied, Les Wexner subserviant prima donna that was E. Gordon Gee, I must compel this committee to disband immediately and bestow its inflated king‐making duties to a common chicken. Just as with NCAA basketball tournament bracket picks, the chicken would likely serve the institution's interests with equal competence as your gaggle of self‐serving bureaucrats. Skeptically yours, Jed T. Dubois

7/29/2013 Kathy [email protected] Not Specified N/AI certainly hope you don't make such a stupid agreement with the next president as you did with Gee!! Shame on you we all know his perks/salary etc will fall on the backs of the students and their parents. Education is costly enough without already for them. I can't believe anyone is worth this kind of money!!!

7/25/2013 Grodek, Daniel [email protected] Student N/A

I would be disappointed as a student if the commitee choose a canidate who has a more buisness oriented background as opposed to an educational based background. As a University I feel like were doing fine finacially, but when it comes to devoloping young adults into confident successful citizens I get the impression the "Ohio State" doesn't care about me and treats me as an interchangable part.

7/22/2013 Broadnax, Vaughn [email protected] Alumni N/A

As the current President of the OSU African‐American Alumni Society it was troubling to see Dr. Gee leave. I understood the circumstances, but one of his greatest attributes was the he make you feel like he was one of "us". Add that to his ability to resonate OSU across the world and we have the perfect person in the job. In the past there have been presidents selected who had the credentials, but didn't get "it". The Ohio State University is the flagship of not only Ohio, but in many regards, the state institutions across the nation. Our future leader has to recognize the many facets of The Ohio State University and embrace "all" that comes with that. It is my hope that our next president has the experience and credentials necessary to maintain our current course, the personality to embrace the job and its extraneous demands, and the energy contagious enough to bring positive light upon our great institution. Vaughn Broadnax Class of 1984 Football Letterman President OSU African‐American Alumni Society

7/22/2013 Thompson, Todd thompson.1847@osu edu Faculty N/AI suggest that you ask for nominations from the faculty for faculty to serve on the Presidential Search Committee. Sincerely, Todd Thompson Department of Astronomy

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7/20/2013 Amber, James [email protected] Not Specified N/A

Dear Mr Wadsworth; I commend your thoughtfulness in seeking diverse input into the selection process for the office of OSU president. As a long time and former senior executive in the dynamic telecommunications industry, I have recognized such executive searches to be much later a referendum on agendas‐ real or under the surface. In that framework, please consider the following: Putting aside egos and agendas, meticulously review a search/selection failure of the past‐ The tenure of Karen Holbrook here must not be skipped over. Learn from that selection process. We are at our best as leaders when we can come to grips with what did not work and are unafraid to adjust accordingly. In the same vein you as the lead in the process should be a discerning moderator while encouraging circumspection of agendas. Lead this process and expect from those participating sound judgement, cut through self serving agendas and most importantly make a decision based on track records and tangible leadership excellence and not on trying to impress a state/national audience of academia by getting a name or persona into the post. There was an on the surface an unimpressive Ohioan chosen to lead the Union army by President Lincoln. Had Lincoln been a man of high ego and/or a people pleaser, U S.Grant would never have arrived on the scene where he was so much needed and met with such courageous success. While I understand there are scant few Lincolns around... there are people who are truly humble, without self serving agendas and are bold to admit that they do not know what they do not know. In this type of integrity search, you can be without ego, agenda and timidity as to perceptions. Those are qualities I recall from meeting Dr.Gee and need re‐visited. All the best to you and your team in this important process. Jim Amber Delaware Ohio

7/20/2013 Bailey, J. Lee [email protected] Not Specified N/A

I am a '65 graduate of the old School of Journalism and served on its alumni advisory council for several years. I am an active member of the Alumni Associaton Advocates, and a past president of the Cleveland Alumni Club. I am a journalist, now writing a screenplay. Communications skills are vitally important in our next president. We have had two extremes in recent years: from Ms. Holbrook's lack of such skills to Dr. Gee's casual Ready‐Fire‐Aim verbal gaffs. (Please understand; I love him and enjoy his company. He called to wish me Happy Birthday when I was Cleveland club president.) President of Ohio State may be the most important non‐elected position in the state. Please make sure she or he has outstanding communications skills.

7/20/2013 Brack, Mitchell A. Anonymous Alumni N/A

I am a proud graduate of Ohio State, having obtained both an undergraduate degree and M.D. from OSU. I strongly recommend that the new president have an undergraduate degree from Ohio State. Choosing the leader from that pool of candidates would confirm that the trustees truly believe that Ohio State is one of the top universities in the country. An Ohio State grad would most likely always have the best interests of the university in mind when making decisions. I am sure that there are many fine Ohio State grads out there who would be a great president of a great university!! GO BUCKS!!

7/19/2013 Deuley, Stephanie [email protected] Student N/A smitty werbenjagermanjensen. He is after all, number one.7/19/2013 el hombre jesus@gmail com Not Specified N/A Mai nigga iz da shit do. Give his trick ass a go at el presidente

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7/19/2013 Walker, Mindy M. [email protected] Not Specified N/A

To the Trustees: You have one of the most important tasks as Trustees that you can face: the selection of the University's President; it's leader and CEO, campus and public face, along with fundraiser and cheerleader‐in‐chief. Dr. Gee leaves big shoes to fill, regardless of the circumstances under which he retired. Since The Ohio State University is one of the highest profile and most recognizable institutions in higher education, I know you will proceed with wisdom and thoughtful deliberation on behalf of Ohio State and all that it encompasses and represents. That said, I challenge you to select a leader who is well‐known in higher education for forward‐thinking, innovative solutions, empathy for how students can afford and finance a public university education, and respectful of everyone he/she encounters. Choose a leader who is at ease with heads of state AND prospective students in any high school setting. I implore you to select someone who has experienced success as a President at Carnegie IV research institutions, and who possesses the requisite credentials that underpin the excellence we expect at Ohio State: a doctorate as a minimum, along with any other professional degrees that are applicable to the gravity of the job. And, choose a leader that views the Presidency of Ohio State as a capstone experience of their higher education career. The University deserves no less. Don't be guided by ideology or politics, or tempted to select a "would‐be" higher education expert simply because they have been an elected official or held a high‐ranking private sector position. I currently live in Fort Wayne, IN, and include below an article link about what can happen when a university ‐ Purdue in this case ‐ takes the political path and selects a President who lacks both the higher education experience and credentials to due justice to the job and the institution.. From the Fort Wayne, IN Journal Gazette, 7.19.13: http://www journalgazette.net/article/20130719/EDIT07/307199994/0/FRONTPAGE I, along with millions of others in higher education and the hundreds of thousand with Ohio State connections, await your announcement. Good wishes as you turn your attentions to this weighty task. Best regards, Mindy M. Walker

7/16/2013 Meyer, David david.meyer@osumc edu Staff N/A

I have worked for OSU for over 30 years and am very concerned about the increasing liberal ideology this university promotes. Conservative values are all but gone and discouraged. We need a president who values the conservative side of issues and supports them! There is no balance on issues just promotion of the liberal side. I am to the point where I am not sure I can send my children to OSU because of its liberal teachings! I am not alone on my values! The more staff and parents become aware of the liberal promotion of issues at OSU the less likely they are going to be supportive of the university and that translates into one word‐ MONEY! The university is its own demise as long as it stays on this path. I sure hope there are individuals on the search committee that appreciate the conservative position and look for a president with these values!

10/18/2013 Cris, Crisc Anonymous Alumni NAOur OSU President should be an OSU graduate! Our OSU President should be an OSU graduate! Our OSU President should be an OSU graduate! Our OSU President should be an OSU graduate! Our OSU President should be an OSU graduate!

8/15/2013Thomas, Charlotte Brokaw

charlar56@aol com Alumni Nicklaus, JackJack Nicklaus.. Name recognition.. Unlimited fund raising capability.. Business sense..trustworthy.. Family man.. Charismatic.. Loyal to Ohio State..Admired by All. Jack is the top of the heap!

8/15/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Niday, David A.

David A. Niday 1985 Ohio State graduate BS and MS in Engineering Ohio Native Long Family legacy of Ohio State graduates 28 years of engineering experience Licensed Professional Engineer in Ohio Two children graduated from The Ohio State University Columbus native Wife of 29 years, 3 children, 1 grandchild all Ohioans Will represent The Ohio State University with passion and integrity and lead the University to continue the growth and excellence acheived over recent years.

8/13/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Faculty Nurse, PaulPaul Nurse ‐ Nobel Prize winner, former president of the Rockefeller University, current president of The Royal Society for a term ending in 2015

10/18/2013 Baker, Paula [email protected] Staff Nussbaum, Martha C.Ernst Freund Distinguished Service Professor of Law and Ethics at the University of Chicago, a chair that includes appointments in the philosophy department and the law school.

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8/21/2013 Kondik, Weston [email protected] StudentNye, William Sanford "Bill"

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8/16/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Obama, Barack N/A1/19/2014 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Obama, Michelle N/A

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8/20/2013 Burkhalter, Carmen [email protected] Other Olin, BobI was looking at positions on your website for myself. I think Bob Olin would be a great president. He started the Virginia Tech math lab and have been at Alabama for 13 years. he is amazing.

12/5/2013 Leskowitz, Andrew [email protected] Student Ono, Santa J. N/A9/6/2013 Welt, Derek welt.9@osu edu Student Ono, Santa J. N/A8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Ono, Santa J. N/A

8/28/2013 Eastlake, Joshua [email protected] Alumni Ono, Santa J.

UC's President, Santa Ono, is a remarkably impressive human being. You might consider him. I'd like to see you hire a new President that knows how to exercise TACT. I really like President Gee and will always appreciate everything he has done for Ohio State, but his numerous gaffes in recent years have caused much embarrassment. When I say tact, I don't mean "overly conservative," "without personality," or "dishonest". In addition to all of the other obvious qualities that you would want in a President, I think you need to do your best to hire someone who can be extremely charismatic without having to insert his or her foot in his or her mouth once every few months. Thanks for your efforts. I'm sure you'll choose a great person for the job.

8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Ono, Santa J. N/A

8/16/2013 Rabal, Bradley S. [email protected] Alumni Ono, Santa J.Dr. Ono, President of the University of Cincinnati would be a tremendous president for OSU. His exhibits outstanding qualities in administration, public speaking and relationships with faculty, staff and students. His leadership skills will allow OSU to continue to prosper as one of the finest institutions of higher learning in the United States of America.

8/13/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Ono, Santa J. N/A8/13/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Ono, Santa J. University of Cincinnati's current president ono!!8/13/2013 Flis, Mark flis.8@buckeyemail osu.edu Student Ono, Santa J. N/A8/13/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Ono, Santa J. Dr. Santa Ono, current president at the University of Cincinnati.

8/8/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Faculty Ono, Santa J.

UC President Santa Ono. *World class scientist‐will be respected by OSU faculty *Education and faculty roles all from top research universities *Interpersonal skills that have permitted him to move UC despite challenging, activist Board *Passionate and effective speaker *The same charisma and X‐factor of Gordon *Strategic management skills that have guided 2 strategic plans *Proven ability to engage with alumni and students and create momentum. He is adored by UC students and indeed much of Cincinnati *Direct knowledge and success in NCAA Division I sports *Extraordinary success at UC in 3 years there as Provost and President. * Completed $1B campaign ahead of schedule bringing in the most money in the history of the university in first year as President. *Highly respected within the state and known by Governor Kasich, US Senators and state government. *No learning curve with respect to state higher Ed scene *Led dramatic upward trajectory of UC academics. 17 place rise in US News ranking in 2 years. Metrics of entering student cohort and enrollment yield all at all time high for UC *At 50, he has sufficient runway to remain at OSU for a long time *He already is one of the country's most talented college presidents and he will only get better.

8/8/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Ono, Santa J.Dr. Santa Ono. He has shown himself to be an exemplary president at the University of Cincinnati, and I think has the leadership and charisma to uphold and even exceed Dr. Gee's legacy.

8/8/2013 Huster, Andrew Student Ono, Santa J.Santa J. Ono, Current President of the University of Cincinnati. He has great enthusiasm for the university he works at and an excellent relationship with students, much like Dr. Gee.

8/8/2013 Wheeler, Abby Student Ono, Santa J.

My boyfriend just graduated from university of Cincinatti, and I think we should try and get their president! He is always wanting to get involved in student's experiences at UC and even visits members of the alumni group after graduation to check up on them! Everyone loves him and he is full of school spirit‐ something we desperately need right now. I don't know if he will leave, but it's worth a shot.

8/6/2013 Kitching, Deborah [email protected] Other Ono, Santa J.I would love to see Santa Ono, current president at UC. Great guy. The students, staff and community in Cincinnati love him. He relates well to everyone.

8/5/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Ono, Santa J.

Santa J Ono ‐ Santa J Ono is currently the president at the University of Cincinnati. Having a position at another excellent Ohio University puts President Ono in the ideal position for a quick and comfortable transfer to a top rate college such as The Ohio State Univeristy. President Ono is a very accomplished doctor and president, bringing to the table a knowledgable and ground‐breaking academic voice to the university. He is heavily interactive with students through social media, resulting in him being a very aware and vocal leader, as well as developing a modern and personal connection with members of his university. Santa J Ono should be a top‐of‐the‐list candidate for our new president at The Ohio State University.

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7/20/2013 Harris, Sylvia [email protected] Not Specified Ono, Santa J.Although I am sure many people have done so, I write to recommend that you consider UC's President Santa Jeremy Ono for the next president of OSU. I doubt OSU could do much better than Dr. Ono.

7/20/2013 Smith, Thomas [email protected] Alumni Ono, Santa J.

President Santa Ono of University of Cincinnati is in my view already one of the country's top presidents and has a very bright future. He has attracted over $150 million to UC in his very first year and launched major initiatives such as a $100 million investment in academics, $65 million in cancer research and a $55 million launch of a new research institute. He has what it takes to become one of the country's best presidents and has a long runway. I know that Michigan is eyeing him seriously. He is an internationally recognized scholar and has proven in three years at UC that he has boundless energy and the ability to transform a large public university. In athletics he has recruited Tuberville and retained his other coaches. He has launched a renovation of Nippert Stadium and is formulating a plan to renovate their basketball stadium. The fans adore him there. After Gordon Gee, he is arguably the most charismatic president available. He connects well with the Governor, is highly regarded by state legislators and can really motivate a community. Many at OSU think highly of him. If OSU does not snap Ono up, Michigan may very well do so. As an OSU alum, I'd hate to see Ono in Ann Arbor. If the committee has any sense, they will not let such a superstar get away from only 2 hours away. Get him now. Don't mess around. He is the complete package and can keep the momentum going at OSU.

7/19/2013 Cadwallader, Emily [email protected] Student Ono, Santa J.President Santa Ono from University of Cincinnati; I realize he is under contract but he has already made great strides at UC and I think he would be an even more perfect for for us!

7/19/2013 Morrison, Kyle [email protected] Student Ono, Santa J. N/A8/28/2013 Gazi, Veysel [email protected] Alumni Passino, Kevin Prof. Kevin Passino from OSU Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering.8/30/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Patrick, Thomas H. Thomas H. Patrick ‐ New Vernon Capital8/8/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Patterson, James James (Jim) Patterson of Chesterland, OH8/13/2013 Johnston, Sarah Iles johnston.2@osu edu Faculty Patton, Laurie Dr. Laurie Patton, Dean of Arts and Sciences, Duke University8/8/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Paul, Ron N/A

8/13/2013 Dotson, Sean [email protected] Student Peetz, KarenKaren Peetz, President of BNY Mellon, former Trustee for Penn State University, Global Diversity and Inclusion Council at BNY Mellon. I'd like to see the next president as someone who has a history in diversity and inclusion. I want to see a person who can not only lead a university, but a community as well. I'd find a lot of joy in a woman president, as well.

9/30/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Staff Peterson, BudI nominate Bud Peterson, the President of Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech is a very highly ranked public university. I have worked with Dr. Brown and he has many of the qualities to make an excellent president.

8/20/2013 Showman, Lee leeshowman@msn com Alumni Pfeifer, Paul N/A

8/14/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Staff Platz, Matthew

I would like to recommend Dr. Matthew Platz: Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs at UH Hilo. for consideration. Education B Sc 1973 Chemistry, Mathematics SUNY Albany Ph.D 1977 Chemistry Yale University Post Doctoral 1977 NSF‐Fellowship University of Chicago Positions Held 1978 – 1983 Assistant Professor Ohio State University 1983 – 1987 Associate Professor Ohio State University 1987 – 2010 Full Professor Ohio State University 1994 – 1999 Department Chair Ohio State University 2006 – 2010 Vice Provost Ohio State University 2010‐ Director of the Division of Chemistry, National Science Foundation Awards Arthur C. Cope Scholar Award of the American Chemical Society Remsen Award of the Maryland Section of the American Chemical Society Camille and Henry Dreyfus Teacher‐Scholar Sloan Fellowship OSU Distinguished Scholar Award OSU Outstanding Teaching Award OSU Distinguished University Professor

8/13/2013 Dotson, Sean [email protected] Student Poon, ChristineDean Christine Poon, Dean of Fisher College of Business, Columbus, OH. I'd like to see the next president as someone who has a history in diversity and inclusion. I want to see a person who can not only lead a university, but a community as well. I'd find a lot of joy in a woman president, as well.

8/21/2013 Mountain, Tom Anonymous Alumni Powell, Colin COLIN POWELL SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY, TOM RIDGE8/2/2013 Hightower, Rudy hightower [email protected] Student Powell, Colin N/A8/17/2013 Dietrich, Fred Anonymous Alumni Powers, Bill Bill Powers, president University of Texas at Austin.

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8/28/2013 Brown, Matt seriousprofessional@gmail com AlumniPresident of Case Western Reserve

Ohio State was very lucky to have enjoyed the leadership of a President of Dr.Gee's caliber. Replacing his warmth, his charisma, his fundraising prowess and his ability to connect with everybody, from students to alumni to politicians and business, is nearly unmatched. In order to fill those shoes, I think Ohio State will really need to shoot for the stars. I can think of only one potential candidate who possesses the intelligence, the charisma and the vision to lead the Most Important University in the US. That man, of course, is former President Bill Clinton. I think you would agree he would be the PERFECT college president. Failing that, I suppose the President of Case Western Reserve would make a fine choice as well.

8/14/2013 Shane, Peter M. [email protected] Faculty Price, Vincent

I'd like to recommend for the Committee's consideration two gifted academic leaders with whom I have been privileged to work in different capacities. Vincent Price, the provost of the University of Pennsylvania, is a world‐class communication scholar and one of the brightest, most thoughtful collaborators I have ever had. Mark Kamlet, the provost at Carnegie Mellon University and former dean of its Heinz School of Public Policy and Management (now Heinz College), is an economist by training and exceptionally successful at forging interdisciplinary partnerships among technologists, social scientists, and the humanities. These candidates have a number of traits in common: they are indefatigable, deeply invested in the internationalization of higher education, great at working with people, and leaders of unquestionable integrity. They should be on your radar.

8/16/2013 Bloom, Mark G. mbloom92@gmail com Alumni Proenza, Luis M.Dr. Louis Proenza President University of Akron He's one of the most impressive academic administrators that I have ever encountered. OSU would be lucky to have him! Mark G. Bloom, CLP, RTTP Registered Patent Attorney OSU College of Biological Sciences BS, Microbiology Class of 1984

8/14/2013 Crawford, David crawford.228@osu edu Staff Proenza, Luis M.

Please contact and consider the current but resigned President at The University of Akron . A powerful and talented individual who was a leader for the national Urban Universities . He has grown Akron and has great academic and find raising contacts throughout Ohio and the nation . Aggressive and knows the state and federal legislatures . Good luck. We need someone special to replace Gordon! The University of Akron : Office of the President | Home page www.uakron.edu/president/ Information about Luis M. Proenza, president of The University of Akron.

8/28/2013 Beer, Michael mjbeer@wms‐jen.com Alumni Pryce, Deborah

I would urge the Committee to consider former Congresswoman Deborah Pryce. As the University is well aware, Rep. Pryce is an alum of the school and represented the OSU area in Congress for more than ten years in Congress. As such, she is well‐versed in the many issues facing the University and those areas that connect to the overall campus and larger Columbus, Ohio, and national communities. Deborah was known in Congress as a leader ‐‐ rising to the #4 spot in Leadership and particularly for her leadership in health related issues ‐‐ issues of historic, current, and continuing priority for the university. There may be other candidates ultimately best suited to the Board's goals, but I think the Committee would be remiss in not taking a look at Deborah. She understands and loves OSU, she has a record of leadership, she understands the importance of fundraising, and already has the appropriate local, state, and national profile requisite for the job. Respectfully, Michael Beer, OSU '96

11/17/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Other Putin, Vladimir N/A

7/22/2013 Boyd, Karen kboyd@oh‐tech.org Not Specified Qubein, NidoI highly recommend Dr. Nido Qubein, currently serving as High Point University's president. He's engaging, his sets goals and achieves them...and his presence on campus is beyond words. Our daughter benefited from his leadership while a student there and I believe he's the type of individual who can propel Ohio State even further.

8/15/2013 Strauch, Daniel [email protected] Alumni Quibein, NidoConsider Nido Quibein, President of High Point University in North Carolina. He is dynamic, a great leader, inspirational, an amazing public speaker, and an incredible fund raiser. You will be hard pressed to find a better candidate. Good luck with your search process. Daniel Strauch Class of 1985

8/28/2013 Skilken, Steve sskilken@jskilken com Alumni Quigley, Austin E.

I would like to highly recommend AUSTIN E QUIGLEY, former Dean of Columbia University in New York. He may be reached at [email protected]. Not only does Dean Quigley possess the highest of academic credentials and managerial skills, but he also was a semi professional soccer star in Europe. His superior sense of humor and social magnetism would make him a hit with not only the students but also the legislators and donors.

8/28/2013 Spatz, Gregory [email protected] Alumni Racster, Ronald N/A8/28/2013 Unger, Scott siu@stark‐stark.com Alumni Rapoport, Nancy N/A

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8/28/2013 Saull, Bradley [email protected] Alumni Ray, Edward J.

While I think that a number of internal Ohio State candidates could/should be considered, I would like for the search committee to find out if Dr. Edward J. Ray, current President at Oregon State University, is interested in coming back to Columbus as President. Dr. Edward J. Ray assumed the position of Oregon State University’s President on July 31, 2003. Prior to coming to Oregon State, Dr. Ray was executive vice president and provost of The Ohio State University. I worked with him when I was a student at Ohio State. I served on a Dean level search committee and he was incredibly kind and talented. He seemed to have the respect of students and faculty. I know that the faculty opinion is a key stakeholder ‐ they won the day in that search ‐ and I suspect that post‐Gee they have a list of issues they believe that needs to be addressed.

8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Ray, Edward J. Ed Ray, President of Oregon State University

8/28/2013 Morrison, Jennifer [email protected] Alumni Ray, Edward J.Oregon State President Ed Ray. He was formerly Provost at The Ohio State University. He still has family in the area and has done a fine job at this other OSU.

8/15/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Staff Ray, Edward J. Dr Edward J Ray, President of Oregon State University. Former Ohio State University Provost.8/14/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Staff Ray, Edward J. N/A

7/23/2013 [email protected]

Not Specified Ray, Edward J.Ed Ray: ‐Strong ties to OSU ‐Experience as a univeristy president ‐An economist at heart, he understands supply and demand, and how those to forces will act upon higher education as we transition into more online service delivery. ‐Has good connections with the NCAA ‐Understands how to use profanity judiously

7/19/2013 Glovoyovich, Bob [email protected] Not Specified Reader, Charles I would like to recommend Chuck Reader for the presidency. He is courageous, fierce, and a strong leader.

7/19/2013 Lebowski, Mr. [email protected] Not Specified Reader, CharlesUnbridled, determined, unrelenting, poised. These are just a few of the words I can use to describe Charles Reader. Reader4President!

11/17/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Other Redmill, Keith N/A

10/18/2013 Daugherty, Ann Anonymous Staff Ribeau, Sidney

Sidney Ribeau, former president of Bowling Green State Univ, currently president of Howard Univ in Washington DC. I was on BGSU alumni board of trustees when he was hired and witnessed many groundbreaking programs and success throughout his tenure there. BG was in pretty bad shape when he took over, and has since become nationally known in several areas. It was a much better institution for living and learning when he left it. He's personable, charismatic and well‐spoken. Excerpt from online sources: During his presidency Bowling Green created a number of new programs, including the Scholarship of Engagement Initiative, which encouraged collaborative faculty involvement with private and public groups to identify and resolve relevant issues through scholarship. The President's Leadership Academy, begun in 1997, and BGeXperience: Vision and Values, started in 2003, were two others. In 2003, Ribeau was recognized by the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, which presented him with its President's Award for his "courage and leadership in guiding the Bowling Green State University campus community to develop a community focused on student learning and designed to educate the whole student by taking students' personal and intellectual growth into consideration." Contributions to the BGSU grew steadily during Ribeau's tenure. Over $126 million was donated to Building Dreams: The Centennial Campaign for Bowling Green State University; the fund‐raising drive was launched in April 2005.

7/30/2013 Cook, Don E. [email protected] Other Ribeau, Sidney

OSU Search Committee: I would like to nominate Doctor Sidney Ribeau,currently President of Howard University in Washington DC, for consideration as President of The Ohio State University. Dr. Ribeau spent twelve years as President of Bowling Green State University and for the past five years as President of Howard University. He is a very effective administer, excellent speaker and has a great concern for the individual student. Dr. Ribeau's cell phone number is: . Respectfully submitted. Don E. Cook, 1982 Ohio State University retiree.

12/10/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Staff Rice, Condoleezza N/A11/17/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Other Rice, Condoleezza N/A10/6/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Rice, Condoleezza N/A10/4/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Rice, Condoleezza N/A9/25/2013 Conley, Kylie [email protected] Alumni Rice, Condoleezza N/A9/18/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Rice, Condoleezza I recommend that you consider Dr. Condoleezza Rice.

9/13/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Rice, CondoleezzaCondaleeza Rice: Stanford academics background in administration, passionate about the arts, possesor of a brilliant mind, noteable experience in administration of the state, and a person of impeccable respectability.

9/9/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Rice, Condoleezza N/A

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9/3/2013 Schumacher, Kendrick [email protected] Not Specified Rice, Condoleezza

I wanted to contact a Board of Trustees member of The Ohio State University to submit the name of Dr. Condoleezza Rice as a presidential candidate that I would be thrilled to take the leadership of The Ohio State University into the next decade. Dr. Rice has the leadership skills and understanding of the scope this task would require. She has impeccable credentials and unmatched global understanding serving as Secretary of State of the United States; strong academic and administrative background as a teaching professor of Political Economy at Stanford and previous provost; she is public and private sector connected; her governance experience serving on a variety of boards reflects many of the university's objectives; and her father was a coach ‐ she understands the importance of sports. The most moving reason for recommending her is that my son who is a honor student at The Ohio State University was thrilled at the possibility of her to be president. Regardless of your political or ideological background; please pass this recommendation on to the selection committee. I consider her as an excellent choice as president.

8/30/2013 Dolinger, Ronald M. osuron65@aol com Alumni Rice, Condoleezza N/A

8/29/2013 Przybyla, Ernest F. [email protected] Alumni Rice, Condoleezza

My nomination to be the next president of The Ohio State University is Ms. Condoleezza Rice. She was born in Birmington, AL. She grew up surrounded by racism in the segregated South, but went on to become the first woman and first African American to serve as provost of Stanford University. In 2001, Rice was appointed national security adviser by President George W. Bush, becoming the first black woman (and second woman) to hold the post, she went on to become the first black woman to serve as U.S. Secretary of State. (She was the nation's 66th Secretary of State, serving from January 2005 to 2009.) She earned her bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Denver in 1974; her master's from the University of Notre Dame in 1975; and her Ph.D. from the University of Denver's Graduate School of International Studies in 1981. That same year, she joined Stanford University as a political science professor—a position that she has held for more than three decades and plans to soon return to, full‐time, according to a statement she made in 2012. In 1993, Rice became the first woman and first African American to serve as provost of Stanford University—a post she held for six years. During that time, she also served as the university's chief budget and academic officer. She is an accomplished educator, has served her country at the highest levels in the international arena. She is a published author and accomplished pianist. I know of no better individual to be the next president of The Ohio State University. Regards, Ernest F. Przybyla B S.'69 LM

8/28/2013 Rufo, Jill [email protected] Alumni Rice, Condoleezza N/A

8/28/2013 Yash, Thomas F. drtfyash@hotmail com Alumni Rice, CondoleezzaI would like to nominate Condelisa Rice. She is an academic working at Stanford, a world leader, outgoing, humorous person who would be a good leader and repected spokeperson for the University.

8/28/2013 Weber, Fred [email protected] Alumni Rice, Condoleezza N/A8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Rice, Condoleezza Condoleezza Rice is an intriguing candidate, assuming she is interested.8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Rice, Condoleezza N/A8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Rice, Condoleezza N/A8/28/2013 Hitchcock, Richard [email protected] Alumni Rice, Condoleezza N/A8/28/2013 Ponzani, Isaac [email protected] Alumni Rice, Condoleezza N/A

8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Rice, Condoleezza

We need someone who is willing to put the student first! After all without students, there will not be a university. That means we need to keep college costs in check, so that our "land grant" university serves all students fairly. We have six (6) OSU grads in our family history and one who plans to graduate this spring. If I had wanted to attend the university in 2013, I would not have had the finances, but fortunately I attended in the late 1950's and it was affordable because I commutted from home, and the tuition was affordable.

8/28/2013 Timbrook, Cliff [email protected] Alumni Rice, Condoleezza N/A8/28/2013 Page, Wayne E. pagecompass@yahoo com Alumni Rice, Condoleezza Good thing I'm not a Michigan alum or I couldn't answer the security math question below.

8/28/2013 Etter, Jesse [email protected] Alumni Rice, CondoleezzaIn my opinion, the Ohio State University should consider Condoleeza Rice before they consider anyone else. She would bring a higher level of character and integrity than we have had in the recent past.

8/28/2013 Seelig, Richard [email protected] Alumni Rice, Condoleezza N/A8/23/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Rice, Condoleezza N/A8/23/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Rice, Condoleezza N/A8/23/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Rice, Condoleezza Hello, I personally suggest we consider Ms.Condoleezza Rice as our next president. Thank you.8/19/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Rice, Condoleezza N/A8/18/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Rice, Condoleezza N/A

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8/16/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Rice, Condoleezza N/A

8/16/2013 Hughes, Michelle al‐[email protected] Alumni Rice, Condoleezza

I have to admit I was momentarily distraught and angry when I heard President Gee was stepping down, I was distraught since President Gee has touched Ohio State like no other president has in my opinion. He was engaged with the students, an endless ambassador of optimism in addition to the many accomplishments he oversaw at the university during his tenure. We are alumni but live in Alanbama now. We searched instate and several out of state universities for our daughter. I am happy to report she s thriving there and prepared to start her second year. Ohio state just stands out for so many reasons. I believe so much of ths was due to President Gee . I just couldn't imagine who could fill those shoes. Then I thought of Condoleezza Rice. She obviously has a different demeanor about her butcher I think of her I think about many character qualities that would lend her to being a top notch representative of the University.. Her intelligence is so obvious, and her grasp of the core truths of the American narrative so apparent.

8/15/2013 Chatman, Robyn F. [email protected] Alumni Rice, Condoleezza N/A

8/15/2013 George, Charles Douglas chas [email protected] Alumni Rice, Condoleezza Dr. Condoleezza Rice, former Provost at Stanford University and former U.S. Secretary of State.

8/15/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Rice, CondoleezzaRehire Pres. Gee. If you feel you must, have him take sensitivity training. That seems to be the thing to do these days. It will be extremely difficult to find someone with the stature and qualifications of Pres. Gee. If not, try George W. Bush or Condoleezza Rice. Good Luck

8/15/2013 Loughran, E. Dan d [email protected] Alumni Rice, Condoleezza Can't get much better than this, if available.

8/15/2013 Shockey, Georgie [email protected] Alumni Rice, Condoleezza

Condoleezza Rice! If I were to say who I thought could continue the journey and elevate Ohio State to the next level I would look to Dr. Condoleezza Rice. Why: • Visionary • World connections—think of the outreach posts that Dr. Gee has set up and had visions for more. She knows these world leaders. • If Janet Napolitano can be the President at the for the UC System, then why not OSU with Dr. Rice? • She knows the academic world—professor at Stanford, one time Provost and now at the Graduate School of Business • She can appreciate the role of the President/outreach and I think would connect with a lot of Alumni around the globe • Not to mention we would have an ‘in’ at Augusta! Just some thoughts and would love to elevate The Ohio State University and Dr. Gee’s vision to exemplary!

8/14/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Rice, CondoleezzaI would recommend the hiring of Condoleezza Rice. Dr. Rice has an impeccable reputation with a strong academic background. She is a proven leader that gets results. I believe she has many of the qualities / attributes that the next president of The Ohio State University should have. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Condoleezza_Rice

8/14/2013 Orosz, Bill william.orosz@osumc edu Staff Rice, Condoleezza

Dr. Condolezza Rice. I am really pleased that my friend Dr. Deb Merrit is engaged in this search as Dr. Rice shares much with her in relevant skill sets. Dr. Rice's roots in Birmingham and diversity commitment are part of her DNA and quite germane to OSU. She recently was a leader in desegrating Augusta National, and is an avid sportswoman. Academic credentials are impecable. They include studies at Notre Dame, and a six year tenure as Provost at Stanford University, where she served as a professor for decades. So most imprortantly she grasps faculty needs and factors associated with their excellence. Her ongoing public service commitment now includes a strong education reform focus. Her large scale executive experience melds with our need for operations improvements and reinvention of the nation's largest and most premeir public research university. Her international and NIH networks are directly beneficial to our discovery themes, as is the fact that Dr. Rice actually visited over 80 countries. Her tenure as Secretary of State fell between General Colin Powell and Hillary Rodham Clinton. She can also effectively work with Governor Kasich. Demeanor will represent OSU well and make us even prouder Buckeyes. Dr. Rice takes respite from classical piano, and values the arts. Thank you for this opportunity to provide input and perspectives!

8/14/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Rice, Condoleezza N/A8/14/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Staff Rice, Condoleezza Condoleeza Rice http://www.cnn com/2013/07/08/us/condoleezza‐rice‐fast‐facts8/14/2013 Zaerr, Troy Anonymous Alumni Rice, Condoleezza N/A8/14/2013 Zaerr, Zachary zaerr.2@osu edu Student Rice, Condoleezza N/A8/14/2013 Miller, Zachary miller.5677@osu edu Student Rice, Condoleezza N/A8/14/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Staff Rice, Condoleezza N/A

8/14/2013 Sergakis, Duke [email protected] Alumni Rice, Condoleezza N/A

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8/14/2013 Brittany Anonymous Alumni Rice, Condoleezza N/A8/14/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Rice, Condoleezza N/A8/14/2013 Zimpher, Peter [email protected] Other Rice, Condoleezza N/A8/14/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Rice, Condoleezza N/A8/14/2013 Ringle, Michael Student Rice, Condoleezza N/A8/13/2013 Keller, Rod Anonymous Student Rice, Condoleezza Condalisa Rice or look towards Stanford

8/13/2013 Mikkelson, Russel C. [email protected] Faculty Rice, Condoleezza

I would like to recommend a person whose name many have probably already put forward: Condoleeza Rice. Ms. Rice meets all the requirements for this position, has an extremely high profile, and would be the first African American President of the university. The fact that she is also a woman is an "added bonus." Regardless of race or gender, however, Ms. Rice has all the tools to be a GREAT university president.

8/13/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Rice, CondoleezzaCondoleezza Rice ‐ Strong background in education (professor and provost at Stanford) ‐ Strong background in politics (Secretary of State, National Security Advisor) Bonus: Cleveland Browns fan.

8/13/2013 Durtschi, Amy durtschi.3@osu edu Faculty Rice, Condoleezza

I highly recommend Dr. Condolezza Rice. I had the pleasure of working indirectly with Dr. Rice through a mutual colleague when she was at Stanford many years ago. I have heard a rumor that she is in the running and can't tell you how fortunate we would be to have someone of her intellect and reputation heading our university. I trust the rumor is true and she is a top candidate. Thank you for your consideration, Amy Durtschi

8/9/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Rice, Condoleezza N/A8/8/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Rice, Condoleezza Condoleeza Rice; African American Female

8/8/2013 Miller, Brianna miller.6144@osu edu Student Rice, CondoleezzaCondoleeza Rice‐ She's a prominent figure in US History, breaking down several barriers for women and minorities in politics. She has the educational experience, evidenced by her time at Stanford University. I think she would be an asset to the Ohio State University and maintain the standard of excellence to which we hold our faculty.

8/8/2013 Sanders, Heather [email protected] Alumni Rice, Condoleezza

Condoleezza Rice would make an excellent President of The Ohio State University. She would bring greater diversity to the position. Her previous positions not only in higher education, but in government and politics would allow her to access networks that would be beneficial to the University. She has a great passion for education and I believe she could take Ohio State to its next level. Under her leadership, students from all walks of life could succeed.

8/7/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Staff Rice, Condoleezza

Condoleeza Rice‐‐Has the academic chops, but also national reputation. Ran the State Dept., so she is used to big organizations. Great speechmaker. And diverse in race and gender. I think she would be a great pick, if she'd take the job. While I'm recommending a national figure‐‐I think we need to dial back some of the hubris and culture of personality around the presidency. That is, let's build the institution so it speaks for itself‐‐so the programming is so obviously superior that we don't need to be chest‐thumping about how great we are. We don't need to be THE Ohio State University. Just, Ohio State‐‐and let the excellence of the program speak for itself. Thanks for allowing the input!

8/5/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Faculty Rice, Condoleezza N/A

7/20/2013 Berry, Nick N. [email protected] Alumni Rice, Condoleezza

The last time OSU was looking for a new presidednt, I was president of the Board of Directors of the Ohio State Unversity Parent's Association. We were asked to give our advice to the search committee. My advice today is the same as it was then. Go to Gordon Gee and ask him who he feels would be the person to lead our university. I am sure he has met or knows of other leaders of his stature that he would want to work with at OSU. My suggestions are Condoleezza Rice or John Kasich. Someone who is personable, level headed, management experience and a sports fan. But first of all qualifications the candidate must think, talk, and put students first! Best of luck, Nick Berry class of 1979 Silvia Berry class of 1978 Samantha Berry class of 2006 Jordanna erry class of 2009

9/20/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Faculty Rice, Tom University of Iowa, Asso Provost for Faculty

8/19/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Ricordati, MikeThe University should no longer force students to have health insurance, this puts a burden on students who cannot afford insurance and do not want it.

10/18/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Ringe, Dean N/A

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8/15/2013 McDonald, Dudley K. [email protected] Alumni Roberson, Stewart

I am pleased to recommend a nationally recognized LEADER in public education from the Commonwealth of Virginia ‐‐ Dr. Stewart Roberson. I have known Stewart for more than twenty years. I met him as a member of a superintendent search committee for the City of Falls Church Public Schools. He later became the Superintendent of the Hanover County Schools near Richmond. Under his leadership and innovations, the Hanover County Schools rose to the top of all the public school systems in central Virginia. Additionally, he has served on and/or headed numerous national and regional professional/business/community committees during his career. Currently he is the Chairman, President and CEO of a well‐recognized regional architect firm: (http://moseleyarchitects com/about/presidentceochairman/) My three major reasons for recommending Dr. Stewart Roberson: 1) His leadership skills are as powerful as any candidate you will encounter. 2) His excellent communication and political skills will match the criteria needed to lead The Ohio State University into the future. 3) His insightful analyses of problematic issues great and small lead to solutions not a continuation of them.

9/11/2013 Morris, Jill morris [email protected] Staff Rockey, SallySally Rockey‐‐NIH, Deputy Director for Extramural Research, Director of the Office of Extramural Research (OER),and OSU Alumni! http://nih.gov/about/almanac/historical/deputy_directors.htm#rockey

8/30/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Staff Rockey, Sally Sally Rockey, NIH Deputy Director7/19/2013 Chelnick, David [email protected] Not Specified Rodin, Judith Judith Rodin would make an excellent president.

11/12/2013 Saxton, Gina ginamom61@aol com Friend Romney, MittMitt Romney could have successfully run our country. He can more than successfully run OSU. Thank you Steve Brewer from St. Louis Missouri. He is Executive Vice President of Schaeffer Mfg. look up on line to contact. He is a leader, can handle numerous problems and rollout many company successes. Strong man of integrity.

9/24/2013 Mayernick, Bob [email protected] Alumni Romney, MittMitt Romney Mitt is an extremely dynamic person. He has turned company's around, including the Winter Olympics in Utah. He knows what it takes to grow an organization. Mitt also has outstanding personal characteristics, and is knowledgeable about world affairs.

8/28/2013 Maggied, Aaron D. [email protected] Alumni Rosenberg, Mark B.

Mark B. Rosenberg, PhD., President of Florida International University I recommend Dr. Rosenberg as the next president of Ohio State University. He has the experience and personality to continue OSU's reinvention into the new century. As the president of a large, urban institution, he has seen rapid growth and construction of the campus and has presided over the increasing prestige of a large public institution. Further more, as president of OSU this this native Ohioan would be at home in Columbus and among the local student base. Please consider this administrator and continue the growth and excellence that Ohio State has achieved. Respectfully, Aaron D Maggied, Lieutenant (Junior Grade), NOAA Corps

8/16/2013 Brunner, Julie [email protected] Other Ross, Dan

I recommend Dr. Dan Ross, President of Ohio High School Athletic Association. Dr. Ross has been a high school principal and a superintendent of schools for many years and is now the President of the Ohio High Schools Athletic Association. He is a very kind, caring, ethical, professional and passionate individual, committed to education. While he doesn't have experience at the college level, he is very qualified for this position in my opinion because of his education, background, experience in public schools and his dynamic personality. One of Dr. Gee's strengths was his ability to reach out to the students and to get to know them on a personal level. I believe Dr. Ross would excel with this quality as well. In addition, he is intelligent, well educated and current on educational topcis. When he was superintendent at Pickerington Schools, he knew each staff member by name (of the entire district!) and would be seen in the buildings and at the school events daily. T his kind of availability to the students very important to Ohio State.

8/15/2013 Fergus, Barbara [email protected] Not Specified Rubinstein, David


9/21/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Sampson, Victor Dr. Victor Sampson www.vicsampson.com8/8/2013 Pasco, Tyler [email protected] Student Savarese, Bernie Bernie Savarese, Director of First Year Experience7/31/2013 Po, Vanny [email protected] Student Savarese, Bernie N/A

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9/27/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Other Savoie, Joe

Joe Savoie, president of univesity of louisiana at lafayette. Joe Savoie, current president of University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Long term veteran of louisiana board of regents( served over 10+ year as commission of higher education). Also served as VP and Dean at University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Great "medicore" higher education leadership can make a smooth change and improvement reather than a "guy who wants to make remarks of catholic and send his kids to a town where catholic is majority". OSU have been so many leaders.. some of them were forced out to UA‐Birmingham. some were resigned...but anyway, bring a southern guy with "medicore" methodlogy may good for OSU.. Good Luck..

8/15/2013 Kalban, Philip [email protected] Alumni Schizer, David M. Dean David M. Schizer, retiring dean (mandatory after 10 years) of Columbia Law School.

9/9/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Schottenstein, Robert Schottenstein and Wexner hold most of the power anyway, appoint one of them.

8/31/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Schottenstein, Robert N/A

8/13/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Other Schottenstein, Robert President Robert H. Schottenstein Thank you

9/2/2013 Anonymous Anonymous AlumniSchwarzenegger, Arnold

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8/30/2013 Cao, Han [email protected] StudentSchwarzenegger, Arnold

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8/30/2013 Akhmedov, Temur [email protected] StudentSchwarzenegger, Arnold

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8/30/2013 Anonymous Anonymous StudentSchwarzenegger, Arnold

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9/6/2013 Cusick, Mary L. [email protected] Staff Sebelius, KathleenKathleen Sebelius, United States Secretary of Health and Human Services‐ Former Governor of Kansas, one of Forbes' 100 Most Powerful Women in the World, Cincinnati native and daughter of Ohio Governor John Gilligan. Experienced at managing complex, multi‐billion dollar organizations; understands government and public policy; documented leadership skills.

10/18/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Segel, David Founder of the Mako Group and The Pelagus Fund. Founder of Mpower Pictures.

8/2/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Sewell, Terri

Terri Sewell and Olympia Snowe Both women have had exceptional political careers and are very well respected. Terri Sewell would be an excellent president. While she doesn't have any experience working at a university, she has been extremely successful. My only concern is that she won't step away from Congress. Olympia Snowe on the other hand has left Congress because she couldn't stand how bipartisan it had become. Before she left, she was concerned one of the only senators willing to not only look at both sides, but work with both sides. She is no longer in office, so there would be no concern about her leaving Congress. I hope that you look into both of these women. Especially because they have the national connections to help Ohio State continue on its successful path (Sewell has been close with the Obama's for a very long time)! Gee is going to be hard to replace. Look for people who will care for the students as much as Gee did. Also, please don't play it safe and go with someone who won't have a personality or won't ever go out with the students. Yeah, it could save the university with issues in the future, but it really takes away from the experience of the students.

8/15/2013 Ipiotis, Alex [email protected] Other Sexton, John John Sexton, current President of NYU. He has annouynced his resignation from NYU1/21/2014 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Shalala, Donna N/A8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Shalala, Donna N/A

7/25/2013 Mikkelson, Russel C [email protected] Faculty Shalala, Donna

I would like to recommend Donna Shalala for your consideration. She was Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin‐Madison when I was a doctoral student (1990‐1993) and was highly respected by the students, faculty, and community. She served as secretary of Health and Human Services in the Clinton administration, and is currently President of the University of Miami. Best of luck for a successful search! Dr. Russel C. Mikkelson Professor and Director of Bands The Ohio State University

8/8/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Shanks, Dylan N/A

1/19/2014 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Sharpton, Reverend Al N/A

8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Sherman, Michael T.William 'Bud' Baeslack, he understands students , was a great educator and knows how to get research dollars. or Michael T. Sherman another good candidate, knows how to teach and knows how to build infrastructure at the university level. Former President Ed Jennings should be asked for input. Good Man

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8/16/2013 Gardell, James jgardell1@sssnet com Alumni Sherman, Michael T.Well, I loved Dr. Gee but if we can't have him, the following persons would serve our University well! 1. Nancy Zimpher 2. Mike Sherman. Perhaps former Presidents of The Ohio State University (who parted on good terms, of course) could sit in on the interviews. They know the qualities needed to serve as a University President.

9/19/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Other Sherman, W. Mike N/A

9/20/2013 Myhal, Mark myhal.1@osu edu OtherSherman, William M. "Mike"

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9/20/2013 A alliestargazer830@yahoo1 com AlumniSherman, William Mike

I recommend Dr. William Michael Sherman for President of The Ohio State University. Dr. Sherman has had many experiences in higher academics that would make him a great president. Dr. Sherman has worked his way up to become a great leader that can lead OSU to great things. Dr. Sherman first worked at OSU in the College of PAES while working for the college, he become the Dean of the PAES College. While as Dean he helped develop and build the RPac. He then became a Vice‐Provorst at OSU and worked with space and the ROTC. He left OSU when he became the Provorst of The University of Akron, where he has helped the University to make a name for it's self and excel. Dr. Sherman would be a great candidate for president.

9/20/2013 Anonymous [email protected] FriendSherman, William Mike

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8/15/2013 Murphy, Eric J. [email protected] edu Alumni Shirvani, Hamid N/A

10/18/2013 Anonymous Anonymous StudentShoopman III, Delbert Dean

CEO/President of Bear Grylls Ventures and TV Producer

8/30/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Shumate, Alex N/A

9/5/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Simak, Andrew Joseph N/A

8/28/2013 O'Bryant, Camille cobryant@calpoly edu Alumni Simmons, RuthI have two recommendations: Ruth Simmons Nancy Zimpher. I would encourage those directly involved with selecting Ohio State's next president to seize the opportunity to appoint a woman or person of color as Ohio State's next president.

9/29/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Faculty Skorton, David J.David Skorton ‐ physician (cardiologist); current president of Cornell University since 2006; previous president of University of Iowa 2003‐2006

8/16/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Skorton, David J.

David J Skorton, current president of Cornell University. His ability to place research and capital development for his current University at the forefront of his presidency are commendable. I would offer that his efforts (if translated to The Ohio State University) would shed a refreshing light on the importance of the "University" aspect within the name of this institution. Particularly noteworthy: Skorton has had successful experiences at two schools, both sizable institutions. I have no doubt his addition to The Ohio State campus would be beneficial as the school continues to grow and evolve.

8/14/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Skorton, David J.David J. Skorton Cornell President Cardiologist‐ relates well to Ohio State's Heart and Lung Institute as well as commitment to their medical school and engineering

7/19/2013 Trevino, Luis [email protected] Alumni Skorton, David J.I believe that David J Skorton from Cornel University would be an outstanding president for Ohio State http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_J._Skorton Sincerely, Luis Trevino a proud buckeye a recent graduate

9/6/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Slack, Steven Dr. Steven Slack, Director of OARDC in Wooster

8/2/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Snowe, Olympia

Terri Sewell and Olympia Snowe Both women have had exceptional political careers and are very well respected. Terri Sewell would be an excellent president. While she doesn't have any experience working at a university, she has been extremely successful. My only concern is that she won't step away from Congress. Olympia Snowe on the other hand has left Congress because she couldn't stand how bipartisan it had become. Before she left, she was concerned one of the only senators willing to not only look at both sides, but work with both sides. She is no longer in office, so there would be no concern about her leaving Congress. I hope that you look into both of these women. Especially because they have the national connections to help Ohio State continue on its successful path (Sewell has been close with the Obama's for a very long time)! Gee is going to be hard to replace. Look for people who will care for the students as much as Gee did. Also, please don't play it safe and go with someone who won't have a personality or won't ever go out with the students. Yeah, it could save the university with issues in the future, but it really takes away from the experience of the students.

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9/23/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Snyder, Barbara


9/18/2013 Buxton, John john [email protected] Alumni Snyder, BarbaraBarbara Snyder I don't even need to get into her qualifications and history with THE Ohio State University and Case Western. She should already be on the top of your list. If Barbara Snyder does not seem to work, you should reconsider finding a way to work out the deal with Barbara Snyder.

8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Snyder, Barbara

Barbara Snyder, President, Case Western Reserve University Ms. Snyder is both an alum and administrator at The Ohio State University. With presidential experience at Case Western, I feel that Ms. Snyder would be the best long‐term candidate for the university due to the simple fact she understands the university. She understands what it means to the people of the State of Ohio and both past, present and future students.

8/28/2013 Ross, Elliot [email protected] Alumni Snyder, Barbara

Dave Williams ‐ Dean of Ohio State College of Engineering Based on my experience as a member of the COE Dean's Advisory Council for 5 years and my 45 years of business experience. Barbara Snyder ‐ President Case Western Reserve University Based on my experience as an alum of CWRU and observations of the very significant and positive impact she has had on the university and city in this position. Please call let me know if I can be of any assistance in finding a world class leader for OSU. Elliot Ross

8/28/2013 Seballos, Sandra [email protected] Alumni Snyder, Barbara Barbara Snyder, current president of Case Western Reserve University

8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Snyder, BarbaraBarb Snyder‐ look at what she has done in the short time she has been President of Case Western Reserve. She has a proven track record as Vice Provost for The Ohio State University and is a native to Columbus. This is a no‐brainer.

8/28/2013 Ott, Randolph H. [email protected] Alumni Snyder, Barbara N/A8/18/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Snyder, Barbara Barbara Snyder. She was great at Moritz, has been good at Case and knows Ohio State.

8/15/2013 Ott, Randolph H. [email protected] Alumni Snyder, BarbaraI would recommend a candidate that is an Ohio native, and has lived for some period of time in Ohio and has attended The Ohio State University. Examples: Barbara R. Snyder Sean Decatur Colleen McMahon Sherrod Brown

8/15/2013 Fergus, Barbara [email protected] Not Specified Snyder, Barbara


8/14/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Staff Snyder, Barbara N/A

8/14/2013 Kukielka‐Blaser, Joanna kukielka‐[email protected] Staff Snyder, BarbaraI highly recommend Barbara R. Snyder, the president of Case Western Reserve University, an Ohio State alumn and former executive vice president and provost for the next leader of our great university.

8/14/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Staff Snyder, Barbara Dr. Barbara Snyder President Case Western Reserve University8/13/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Snyder, Barbara Barbara Snyder, the president of Case Western Reserve University 8/12/2013 Hornsby, Eunice ehornsby@hr osu.edu Staff Snyder, Barbara I hope we are seriously looking at Barbara Snyder, currently president of Case Western University.8/8/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Friend Snyder, Barbara N/A

8/6/2013 Jackson, Jack jjackson@wexarts org Staff Snyder, BarbaraConsider two women of significant achievement both of whom know us well, both of whom head major institutions/systems. Nancy Zimpher Barbara Snyder

7/29/2013 Basinger, Josh [email protected] Not Specified Snyder, BarbaraBarbara Snyder, President of Case Western, former Provost at Ohio State. Did tremendous things for the university while Provost, and although the faculty at OSU wouldn't be terribly excited about her potential return, no one can question what she did, and and what she can do for the university.

8/16/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Speilman, Chris

Chris Speilman ‐‐ I know he's not purely academic, but how many Presidents would leave a 5‐10 mil /year job to take care of their wife? Speilman performed at an exceptional level at his chosen profession with no hint of impropriety while so many others get caught juicing. I've heard that fund raising is a primary responsibility of a President & Chris has proven an ability to raise $ for what he believes in.

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8/28/2013 Anonymous [email protected] Other Stanton, Valerie N/A8/8/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Stepp, Taylor N/A

10/22/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Stewart, John Stephen Colbert or John Stewart. Either one works. 8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Stier, John C. Dr. John C. Stier. University of Tennessee 11/17/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Other Stine, R.L. N/A

8/30/2013 Madden, Hugh F. [email protected] Alumni Stoep, Benjamin P.

I would recommend the university hire: Mr. Benjamin P. Stoep, JD He is a millennial and therefore quite capable of leading OSU during the current state of troubled waters of higher education. If the OSU Trustees select an older person who really doesn't think like or act as a millennial, the success rate will be near zero. Simply raising tuition, lobbying state legislators, begging alumni for money and hitting up wealthy donors won't cut it in the future in a market that wants value which is a function of quality minus price. The days of faculty pay increases that exceed the rate of inflation are over, especially for professors who do not produce in the classroom as well as the research lab and in consulting. Future students can learn on their own and employers will hire them without the degree so long as they are productive. Hugh F. Madden, CEO Madden Davis Corporation

7/20/2013 Stone, Kim [email protected] Not Specified Stone, Michael

I would like to recommend Dr. Michael Stone as a candidate for the university president position. Dr. Stone is an alumni of The Ohio State University, BS‐1984 and DVM‐1988. He currently is a veterinarian in NW Ohio. Dr. Stone is married and has three children. Dr. Stone is a member of Rotary and has served as President in the past. He also raises Belgian draft horses in NW Ohio and is currently president of the Belgian Draft Horse Corporation in Wabash IN. He serves on the Ottawa County fair livestock committe and runs the livestock sale every year. Dr. Stone commits to everything 100% and understands the time and hard work needed to run a business. He knows the pride that Buckeyes have for this university, himself included. A full résumé can be sent per request.

8/13/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Stranges, Matthew N/A12/4/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Strickland, Ted N/A7/28/2013 Kerler, Thomas kerler [email protected] Faculty Strickland, Ted Ted Strickland (his record on education and administration speaks for itself)

8/15/2013 McGinnis, Mark A. [email protected] Alumni Sullivan, Kathryn D. N/A

10/18/2013 Baker, Paula [email protected] Staff Sullivan, Teresa A. President of the University of Virginia8/28/2013 Conner, Erica [email protected] Alumni Sullivan, Teresa A. N/A8/13/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Faculty Sullivan, Teresa A. Teresa Sullivan, President, University of Virginia8/14/2013 Suma, Emeric E. [email protected] Student Suma, Emeric E. I'm willing to take the job. I'll need at least $20 an hour and the occasional 4 day week. I am very flexible.8/13/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Synder, John John Synder, Lima campus past dean

8/14/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Tatum, Beveryl Daniel N/A

9/3/2013 McFaden, Ronald B. [email protected] Alumni Taylor, OrlandoI would like to nominate DR. ORLANDO TAYLOR, President of the CHICAGO SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY and former Dean of the Graduate School at Howard University. A member of the executive council for the Council Of Graduate Schools.

8/28/2013 Fayer, Chip poisonnuts97@gmail com Alumni Thompson, Mark N/A

8/28/2013 Gay, Chris [email protected] Alumni Todd, Lee

I would like to recommend Dr. Lee Todd. Dr. Todd recently retired after several years as president of the University of Kentucky. I had the good fortune to study under Dr. Todd in the Department of Electrical Engineering at UK as I worked on my Master of Science degree. In addition to his considerable expertise as an engineer, Dr. Todd formed a number of successful start‐up high‐tech companies that employed hundreds of people. His entrepreneurial skills served him well in a distinguished career as president at UK.

12/16/2013 Berryman, Emmett [email protected] Alumni Tressell, JimJim Tressel I grew up in Berea knowing his family. He has unparalleled integrity. After watching the ESPN 30for30 special I am reminded of what a great asset and leader he had been for OSU.

10/18/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Tressell, Jim N/A9/17/2013 Schuster, TJ [email protected] Student Tressell, Jim N/A

8/30/2013 Springer, Jordan [email protected] Alumni Tressell, JimJIM TRESSEL! Yeah, he didn't leave on the best terms....but everyone still loves Jimmy T., and let's get real‐‐the President's job is to raise money for the university, that's why Gee was so good. Tressel would be a great President of our esteemed university, and he wouldn't say as many dumb things as Mr. Gee did. Thanks, Jordan Springer, Class of 2012

8/29/2013 Deppen, Jim [email protected] Alumni Tressell, Jim N/A

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8/29/2013 Haliena, George [email protected] Alumni Tressell, JimTressel, if the NCAA only gives Manziel one half game suspension for signing autographs,coach Tressel should be considered for President of OSU. The NCAA doesn't respect the Big Ten why should we respect them.

8/28/2013 Fox, Alexis aepate93@yahoo com Alumni Tressell, Jim N/A8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Tressell, Jim N/A8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Tressell, Jim N/A

8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Tressell, JimJim Tressel has a wide variety of experience in university administration, from football coach to athletic director to vice president of strategic engagement. Mr. Tressel is well‐acquainted with The Ohio State University and would galvanize alumni engagement with the University.

8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Tressell, Jim N/A8/28/2013 Turner, Jerry [email protected] Alumni Tressell, Jim I think there is a clear best choice. Jim Tressel!8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Tressell, Jim N/A8/28/2013 Alex Iluvtwenty1pilots@gmail com Student Tressell, Jim N/A8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Tressell, Jim N/A8/28/2013 Prather, Michael [email protected] Alumni Tressell, Jim N/A

8/28/2013 Snashall, Bill [email protected] Alumni Tressell, Jim

I know this sounds a little off, but I have been thinking this for a long time. It just so happens you asked. I have thought for a while that the role of the university president, has probably changed over the last 10 years. But like Gordon Gee this candidate is well liked by alum's and students, and truly has students best interest at heart. And I believe would be almost as successful as Gordon in fund raising. And unlike Gordon probably wont get in trouble by saying to much. Since this person never really says anything, after talking for a long time. I could see Jim Tressel as the next University President. Thanks for asking and I hope you realize I did not make this recommendation lightly.

8/20/2013 Owens, Brandon [email protected] Alumni Tressell, Jim N/A

8/16/2013 Stilwell, John [email protected] Alumni Tressell, JimI am sure you will agree that this would be a bold choice, but I think you will also agree that this candidate also has all the attributes that you should be looking for in a new university president.

8/16/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Tressell, Jim N/A8/15/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Tressell, Jim N/A8/14/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Tressell, Jim N/A

8/13/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Tressell, JimNew President MUST be willing to be connected with the student body. (Ie going to clubs meetings, student gatherings, and other functions just to be with students) Main priority is the STUDENTS and not running a business.

8/11/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Tressell, Jim N/A8/10/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Tressell, Jim N/A8/9/2013 Wolf, Eric [email protected] Alumni Tressell, Jim N/A8/8/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Tressell, Jim N/A8/8/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Tressell, Jim N/A

8/8/2013 Phelps, Cameron Student Tressell, JimHonestly, I vote Jim Tressel. He has morals, would be fantastic at raising financial support, well liked in the OSU community, experience with leadership. Only problem is his 5 year ban from OSU. Another fine option is Dr. Jay!

8/5/2013 Bentley, Michael [email protected] Alumni Tressell, Jim

I think Jim Tressel should be considered for President of our great University. He has a great reach in our state from a fundraising standpoint, as well as an obvious history with our school. Despite the mistake he made a few years ago, I don't believe this should be a deterrent to his candidacy. It will reach into many Buckeyes' hearts, just as the hiring of Dr. Gee did. It gives the Office of President some noticeable attention. There are very few university presidents in our country that could be named. Why shouldn't we continue our rise, both academically and reputation‐wise? Everyone in our great nation, and in many countries know who Jim Tressel is, and all publicity is good for our school. Michael Bentley Class of 2005

7/20/2013 Grover, Nate [email protected] Not Specified Tressell, Jim N/A8/13/2013 Agrawal, Gagan [email protected]‐state.edu Faculty Tripathi, Satish prof satish tripathi ‐ current president at buffalo8/13/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Upshaw, John N/A

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8/8/2013 Meyer, Lori [email protected] Student van Woerkom, Linn

Linn Van Woerkom Linn is currently the Associate Provost and Director of the Honors and Scholars Programs. I have had the pleasure of working at the center as a student assistant for the past 4 years and have seen the transformation the programs have taken since Linn came into the position. Linn has worked to make the programs better for the students, and has brought about change at the center without losing the engagement and support of the staff. In addition, he has a very infectious personality and joy for life that the students see as well. When I first met him, he joked about being an extrovert physicist: meaning he looks at other's shoes, not his own. That is far from true though, he is the most outgoing physicist i have ever met. I think Linn has a good combination of nerdiness and extroversion that our high achieving student body would appreciate. I truly believe he would bring the same student and academic focused attitude to his work as president. Neville Reay Professor Bill Reay was my physics professor freshman year. He went above and beyond what was necessary for a professor, and truly impressed upon me how important students are considered at Ohio State. We are more than just a number. In my lecture hall of over 200 kids, he made it a point to not just memorize all of our names, but to learn about each of us as well. He made us feel welcome during office hours, even if he was no longer your professor. ( I went to his office hours for my remaining physics classes even though he wasn't my professor). Bill Reay also had a teaching style that kept kids engaged and interested in the topics. I can only imagine he would bring the same enthusiasm to the position as President.

8/13/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Faculty Varmus, HaroldHarold Varmus ‐ Nobel Prize winner, former President of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, current director of the National Cancer Institute, one of the co‐chairs for Obama's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology

8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Vesler, Ryan N/A

7/28/2013 Cavanaugh, John W. john.w [email protected] Other Vilsack, Tom

US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack served two terms as the Governor of Iowa, in the Iowa State Senate and as the mayor of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Vilsack was born into an orphanage and adopted in 1951. After graduating Hamilton College and Albany Law School, he moved to Mt. Pleasant, his wife Christie's hometown, where he practiced law. The Vilsacks have two adult sons and two daughters‐in‐law ‐ Doug, married to Janet; and Jess, married to Kate. They also have two grandchildren. http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=bios_vilsack.xml&contentidonly=true Hope this is helpful. John W. Cavanaugh, Ph.D. President & CEO CROSS CULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS, LLC 3683 Preserve Crossing Blvd. Columbus, OH 43230‐6467 (614) 245‐8290 www.crossculturalcomm com

8/15/2013 Patricia [email protected] Other Vincent, James

James Vincent or Dr. John William Wulf Both are graduates of osu and brothers who are extremely accomplished in their respective fields. James Vincent Wulf (J.V.) graduated from osu law school and worked for Cardinal Health for years before leaving for Switzerland and starting the very profitable and successful company Care Fusion. He left Care Fusion to become president of Haemonetics in Switzerland and remains the European president today. J.V.'s older brother Dr. John William (Bill) is an internist in Columbus and is repeatedly voted the best doctor in Columbus. He is currently up for president of COPC which is the largest collection of doctors in a medical doctors in this country. Both of these gentlemen are not only highly qualified but have outstanding people skills and would make a fine president at the OSU! You can reach them at

7/23/2013 Kahnert, Peter kahnert.2@osu edu Student Voinovich, George V. N/A

9/30/2013 Anonymous [email protected] Faculty Wadsworth, JeffJeff Wadsworth. As a faculty member, I have seen the great job Dr. Wadsworth has done at Battelle. He could bring his leadership to OSU and help take the university to a higher level.

9/3/2013 Anonymous [email protected] Faculty Wadsworth, JeffI would like to nominate Dr. Jeff Wadsworth, the CEO of Battelle. Dr. Wadsworth has both the academic experience and business background to make an excellent leader. Why waste thousands of dollars in search fees when the best leader is right next door.

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8/26/2013 Stebenne, David [email protected] FacultyWadsworth, Jeffrey, (Head of Battelle)

I have two thoughts about this. First, please choose a natural extrovert who is comfortable interacting directly with many different kinds of audiences/constituencies, such as Republican state lawmakers, OSU undergrads and their parents, ordinary Ohioans at the state fair, etc. EGG's long tenure has set a pattern that Ohioans now expect; choosing someone reserved/shy simply will not work now, if it ever did. Second, please consider someone already here in central Ohio from outside the academic world. In Joe Steinmetz we now have a provost with a very academic orientation and credentials, which gives the university more freedom to look for a president who has led another kind of big, complex organization, such as Batelle or Cardinal Health. Such a choice would also avoid the biggest problems associated with trying to hire a new president from elsewhere. First rate people are now very hard to move; someone who is already here doesn't pose that problem. Furthermore, the learning curve for someone already here would be much less steep because he or she would already know many of the key local leaders. There was a time when Columbus as so small that looking locally wouldn't have worked; I don't that's true anymore. Finally, a bit of emphasis on something related to points one and two. Be absolutely certain to choose someone likely to work well with the Republicans currently running the state. The average university presidential term is now about 7.5 years and it is quite possible that during that entire period the current Republican leadership will be in charge at the state level. Those officials have come to expect a close, direct relationship with OSU's president. (If the Dems were in charge, I would make the same case for choosing someone likely to work well with them.)

8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Wali, Mohan K. Prof. Dr. Mohan K. Wali

8/5/2013 Jim and Vera Anonymous Friend Wargotz, Eric

I humbly suggest you reach out to Hon. Eric Wargotz, MD who is a life alumnus and a graduate of the Class of 1983 Med. of OSU. We love in the same Maryland County where he served quite effectively as President of the County Commission (elected) as a public official. He is a Professor at the George Washington Univ School of Medicine and is founding partner of several medical businesses. The Honorable Dr Eric Wargotz is a dynamic, engaging, visionary with educational, business, political and administrative experience. He is a leader who understands the importance of community, diversity and teamwork. Look him up in your alumni file. Give him an audience. You just might be pleasantly surprised if you go outside the safety zone of existing college/univ career folks. Eric Wargotz just might be who you need for Ohio State after the debacle of Gee and before him, Kirwin. Good luck.

9/11/2013 Foster, Mark [email protected] Faculty Watkins, Ruth

While it was good to see themes emerging in the input/advice provided, I also wanted to pass along a specific plug from one of our faculty for someone who might just meet the criteria of the "presidential profile" you are assembling. The link is to an article about Ruth Watkins, the former Dean at Illinois, now at Utah, who comes highly recommended to me as a potential President candidate: http://www.las.illinois.edu/news/2013/ruthwatkins/ > "Known for her personable and approachable manner, along with a knack for creating consensus..." is one of the quotes.

9/10/2013 Musier‐Forsyth, Karin [email protected]‐state edu Faculty Watkins, Ruth

Ruth Watkins, Senior VP for Academic Affairs, University of Utah; former Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at University of Illinois. She comes highly recommended by colleagues at Illinois, see also: http://www.las.illinois.edu/news/2013/ruthwatkins/ although she recently moved to Utah, she is movable to a place like OSU. "approachable", "consensus builder", unwavering spirit of optimism" are words that describe her leadership style.

8/8/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Weber, Mark Mayor of Blue Ash in Cincinnati, Mark Weber: http://www.blueash com/content/81/91/101/223.aspx9/9/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Wexner, Leslie Schottenstein and Wexner hold most of the power anyway, appoint one of them.8/28/2013 Emerling, David emerling.4@osu edu Staff Wexner, Leslie Les Wexner would be perfect. He knows how to run a huge business and he knows OSU very well. 8/8/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Student Wexner, Leslie N/A9/5/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified White, Betty N/A9/23/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Staff Williams II, David David Williams, II Vanderbilt University Vice Chancellor8/14/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Staff Williams II, David Vice Chancellor David Williams Vanderbilt University

8/28/2013 Ross, Elliot [email protected] Alumni Williams, David

Dave Williams ‐ Dean of Ohio State College of Engineering Based on my experience as a member of the COE Dean's Advisory Council for 5 years and my 45 years of business experience. Barbara Snyder ‐ President Case Western Reserve University Based on my experience as an alum of CWRU and observations of the very significant and positive impact she has had on the university and city in this position. Please call let me know if I can be of any assistance in finding a world class leader for OSU. Elliot Ross

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7/22/2013 Brustein, William I [email protected] Faculty Williams, David

I strongly recommend that the search committee give serious consideration to Dean David Williams, College of Engineering at Ohio State. Dean Williams is an inspirational leader, a former university president, a highly‐regarded scholar and a strong advocate of global engagement. Thank you for this opportunity to recommend Dean David Williams as a candidate for the next president of The Ohio State University.

8/29/2013 Mansell, Alycen Herrick Anonymous Alumni Williams, Greg

I certainly do not consider myself well qualified to select a President for Ohio Shate;however, I am quite impressed by what I know about Greg Williams. He may be too old. Also, I do not know what caused his abrupt departure from Cincinnati. Being a native of Cincinnati, I would not be surprised if it did not have lots to do with Cincinnati politics.. They were critical of Thad Matta,too.

9/4/2013 Martin, Linda C. [email protected] Faculty Woodson, Randy

Randy Woodson Chancelor North Carolina State University See his biography at: http://www.ncsu.edu/about‐nc‐state/chancellor/biography/ From the NC State Webpage... Dr. Randy Woodson is North Carolina State University's 14th chancellor. In this capacity, he oversees North Carolina's largest university with over 34,000 students and a budget exceeding $1 3 billion. Chancellor Woodson is a nationally recognized leader in bridging the gap between vision and action. He has led the development and implementation of a strategic plan to enhance NC State's position as a preeminent technological research university recognized around the globe for its innovative education and research addressing the grand challenges of society. Since coming to NC State in 2010, Chancellor Woodson also has led NC State through difficult budget challenges, realigning the university for greater efficiency and effectiveness in order to ensure its continued success. Chancellor Woodson has extensive experience as a member of university faculty and administration with a reputation for consensus building throughout his 30 year career in higher education. He came to NC State from Purdue University where he most recently served as Executive Vice

President for Academic Affairs.

8/21/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Not Specified Woodson, William R. Dr. William R. Woodson, Chancellor North Carolina State University

8/28/2013 Allerding, Jason jason.allerding@gmail com Alumni Wrighton, MarkDr.Mark Wrighton In addition to his reputation and well‐documented success in his current role, Mark Wrighton, President of Washington University, St. Louis, has solid experience in governance and professional management, serving as Chairman of the Audit and Oversight Committee for the National Science Board.

8/15/2013 Patricia [email protected] Other Wulf, John William

James Vincent or Dr. John William Wulf Both are graduates of osu and brothers who are extremely accomplished in their respective fields. James Vincent Wulf (J.V.) graduated from osu law school and worked for Cardinal Health for years before leaving for Switzerland and starting the very profitable and successful company Care Fusion. He left Care Fusion to become president of Haemonetics in Switzerland and remains the European president today. J.V.'s older brother Dr. John William (Bill) is an internist in Columbus and is repeatedly voted the best doctor in Columbus. He is currently up for president of COPC which is the largest collection of doctors in a medical doctors in this country. Both of these gentlemen are not only highly qualified but have outstanding people skills and would make a fine president at the OSU! You can reach them at:

9/1/2013 Harper, Don and Karen kkddharper@aol com Alumni Zimpher, Nancy L.

We have been impressed with the career of Nancy L. Zimpher, currently Chancellor of SUNY, the State University of New York. We knew her when she was Dean of Education at OSU. She has led the University of Cincinnati. We are sure you are familiar with her and that her name will come up in the search for president. She is certainly a born‐and‐bred OSU Buckeye and a hard‐working, intelligent and experienced leader.

8/31/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Zimpher, Nancy L. N/A

8/29/2013 Newby, Melany Stinson [email protected] Alumni Zimpher, Nancy L.Nancy Lusk Zimpher, current Chancellor SUNY; former President University of Cincinnati, former Chancellor University of Wisconsin‐Milwaukee; former executive dean, Ohio State.

8/29/2013 Batisky, Don [email protected] Alumni Zimpher, Nancy L. N/A

8/28/2013 Haverkamp, Robert [email protected] Alumni Zimpher, Nancy L.I recommend that the Presidential Search Committee consider Nancy Zimpher, the distinguished Ohio State alum and former Dean of the College of Education who is Chancellor of the State University of New York and has the dynamic, connected leadership and vision that Ohio State needs. She would be absolutely perfect.

8/28/2013 Wilson, Edward A. [email protected] Alumni Zimpher, Nancy L. N/A

8/28/2013 Paprocki, Sherry Beck [email protected] Not Specified Zimpher, Nancy L. N/A

8/28/2013 Carnate, Beth [email protected] Alumni Zimpher, Nancy L. N/A

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8/28/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Zimpher, Nancy L. N/A

8/28/2013 O'Bryant, Camille cobryant@calpoly edu Alumni Zimpher, Nancy L.I have two recommendations: Ruth Simmons Nancy Zimpher. I would encourage those directly involved with selecting Ohio State's next president to seize the opportunity to appoint a woman or person of color as Ohio State's next president.

8/21/2013 Tripp, Patricia tripp 23@osu edu Other Zimpher, Nancy L. Please consider Dr. Nancy Zimpher.

8/21/2013 Anonymous Anonymous Alumni Zimpher, Nancy L.DR. NAncy Zimpher she is born and raised from Ohio STate and went away expressly to have the opportunity to come back one day as its leader you could never go wrong and seh and Dr. Gee are colleaguees which allows her a step up inmanaging that

8/18/2013 Cramer, Don cramer.5@osu edu Alumni Zimpher, Nancy L. Dr. Nancy Zimpher A true buckeye and an exceptional educational leader!

8/16/2013 Gardell, James jgardell1@sssnet com Alumni Zimpher, Nancy L.Well, I loved Dr. Gee but if we can't have him, the following persons would serve our University well! 1. Nancy Zimpher 2. Mike Sherman. Perhaps former Presidents of The Ohio State University (who parted on good terms, of course) could sit in on the interviews. They know the qualities needed to serve as a University President.

8/15/2013 Dailey, James L. [email protected] Alumni Zimpher, Nancy L.

Dr. Nancy L.Zimpher As a native of Gallipolis Ohio, I have known Nancy all her life and have followed her outstanding career from OSU through University of Wisconsin‐Milwaukee, University of Cincinnati. and now as Chancellor of SUNY. She has always been a strong leader in the area of academics and has shown the abilities needed to lead a large university system. It is my hope that the Search Committee takes this opportunity to bring home one of our outstanding Ohio Natives.

8/15/2013 Czestochowa, Barbara [email protected] Alumni Zimpher, Nancy L. N/A

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