Many student leaders who were either opposed to Yudof or to the search process that led to his selection last month seemed more optimistic about his ability to lead the University after Friday's meeting. I don't know where he's headed from here, and I'm just waiting to see what he does as president. Phin said she hopes Yudof will get involved in student issues like the renovation of Coffman, another issue students brought up. Speaking to Yudof, she said many people are involved with the renovation of Coffman. As University officials discuss renovating Coffman, student leaders told Yudof about their concerns that the changes would not benefit students.
Officials plan, among other things, to bring retail shops to the union.
Yudof listened to the concerns and addressed the students' interests. A student union has to be primarily here to provide that home for the students. Students also expressed concern about funding for the library and archive center that Gov. Carlson withheld in November. The center was designed to store valuable or fragile collections in a climate-controlled facility. Yudof agreed with the students that lack of study space is a significant issue without specifically endorsing the archive center as a solution.