However, the Vice Presidentas August 2 letter in effect interprets aresults- as being restricted to aend results- or aultimate results.
The Vice President believed a good faith effort by his institution was the most important measure of success in the field of education. 
mnli hypothesis: The Vice President believed a good faith effort by his institution was the most important measure of success in the field of education.  premise: However, the Vice Presidentas August 2 letter in effect interprets aresults- as being restricted to aend results- or aultimate results.