But, with a few exceptions, we have not really engaged ourselves with the issue of the public schools, which are extraordinarily vital to our society, as well as to our colleges and universities. In every respect we need to serve the public as much as possible. One of the critical issues that we face is the university. It is not just the faculty culture, but also the academic culture. This is one of the most difficult challenges that we face.
Denial is very normal and human.
This is a general premise of the Kellogg Commission on the Future of State and Land Grant Universities. For more information, please see the Commission brochure entitled Taking Charge of Change . The Commission is premised on the assumption that leadership counts, and that university chief executive officers are men and women who are leaders. That is what leadership is about. That belief is part of the Commission's general agenda.