The institution will continue to evaluate its relationship with the region and the town of Bridgewater. The college will need to get to know the new chairman of the state Board of Higher Education, keep a handle on campus construction projects and continue to seek out ways to increase diversity. Big concepts, tough issues. There is an enormous amount of respect and admiration between cabinet members. There is no playing up to the boss.
Discussions are just honest.
I am extremely fortunate to have a group of women and men in those critical positions who have proven, time and again and in all sorts of demanding circumstances, that I can rely on their good judgment and competence. While each member of the cabinet naturally has an individual style and approach, collectively they work so well together because they genuinely respect each other's experience and expertise. I draw great strength from their enthusiasm and their commitment to Bridgewater State College. They, in turn, have nothing but praise for President Tinsley. She listens and understands, takes in all kinds of input and gives appropriate direction.