Meet UC Berkeley’s groundbreaking new chancellor

Colleges & Universities University of California - Berkeley
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"Carol Christ didn’t really need this job — the chancellorship of UC Berkeley.

After all, America’s best public university is still reeling from a tumultuous period of sexual assault scandals, budget woes and a fractured sense of community. The Victorian literature scholar could have easily retired from a relatively smooth turn as president of Smith College in 2013 with a solid legacy cemented.
But perhaps that’s why Christ, 73, stands a better chance at success than the outgoing chancellor, Nicholas Dirks, who was forced to step down four years into his tenure.

“I’m obviously not looking for another job,” the new chancellor said during an interview at her campus office." …

http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/08/15/meet-uc-berkeleys-groundbreaking-new-chancellor/

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She is already making a difference. My daughter’s first year, just moved her in on Monday. There is Golden Bear Orientation for 8 days, with activities everyday. Teaching the new kids how to protect themselves, make friends and form school spirit, something Berkeley lacked. But this is from yesterday.

http://news.berkeley.edu/2017/08/16/give-me-a-c-new-students-break-world-record/