First bits on U-Minnesota prez candidates
Some notes on the candidates via regent Clyde Allen --
They show gender and racial diversity.
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They're all academics with strong admin skills
They're all external
They're at both public and private institutions
Some or all have Big 10 experience
Some are U of M alums
All have degrees in sciences or liberal arts
Also, two won't be discussed today. Trying to see ramifications of that
From Patricia Simmons, regent: "We went after" candidates, didn't just look for those seeking jobs.