<p>Cue7,</p>
<p>From everything I know, Zimmer was selected and charged with beefing up the sciences at UofC. That’s his background professionally, and that’s where he seems to be doing the most.</p>
<p>From the overall POV of the U, that’s probably a good decision, since UofC’s stature (reputation?) in the sciences has not kept up with the reputations of the Law or Business Schools or the College. Compare, for example the Law school rankings with the Med school rankings, or USNWR grad school department ranking in the sciences with the above. </p>
<p>This may be fine for some key constituencies, but does not do anything directly to help the College. I suspect he’s more interested in milking the college for revenue. For evidence, look at UofC’s lack of movement in College financial aid over the past two years, during which many of its peers became more generous. Yes, it got external funding for the Odyssey scholarships. Maybe that’s enough. </p>
<p>Regarding UofC’s peers, define it any way you want. In the end, the less different UofC is, the tougher time it will have competing. It already loses big time to Northwestern (looking at yield, for example). You think things will get better if it becomes more like Northwestern?</p>