He also said that if regents have problems or issues they want to bring up, Yudof is all ears. Regents have also brought issues to Yudof that they would like focused on, such as labor issues, acquiring residential halls, and setting up a long-term vision for the University. So far, administrators say no real serious differences have arisen. However, officials also say that if and when problems do arise, this open-discussion attitude will keep them from escalating. Overall, administrators have said they feel they have accomplished a lot so far and anticipate a strong working relationship.
Some faculty agree.
Faculty leaders have said they are optimistic about Yudof, some of his ideas and goals and the work he is doing with the regents thus far. Restoring faculty trust is a big issue for the new administration and board to tackle. Mistrust on the part of the faculty has been present ever since the tenure controversy. Even though the issue ended months ago, many faculty are still hesitant in trusting the residents of Morrill Hall. Yudof and regents have made this restoration of trust a top priority.