<p>According to the Chicago Maroon Twitter feed, Dean Boyer had the following to say Chicago in the rankings:</p>
<p>““We deserved, in a way to get five–we probably deserved to get higher, and we will.”-Dean Boyer”</p>
<p>Knowing Dean Boyer, I doubt he meant this in an argumentative fashion, but it has been really interesting to see his language change over the years. When I was at Chicago, he was dismissive of the rankings. Now, he addresses them as a necessary evil, but one where Chicago aspires to come out on top.</p>
<p>Overall, given what JHS said and Phuriku said, again, I just think striking the right balance is the key. Chicago should not be a slave to the ranking, and boost its top 10% class rank numbers just to move up in the us news report. At the same time, the College should never again stick its head in the sand and refuse to acknowledge these outside forces that are gaining momentum. </p>
<p>JHS, out of curiosity, do you think the U of C is now heading too far in the direction of being overly rankings conscious, at the sake of actually diluting the value of the education offered? I think Chicago has done a pretty good job (not perfect job, mind you) of keeping the somewhat distinct spirit of the school alive. Do you feel the school has lost its identity a bit?</p>