Tim Dreisbach ‘71

“Our real concern should be the small faction that has historically had control of trustee elections, and is in fear of losing it as alumni find better representation through petition candidates.”

“A Battle for the Soul of Dartmouth.”

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Notable Quotes
  • The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education

    "Note that [Dartmouth's] President Wright clearly places the 'feelings' of others over the 'right' to free speech. When a person's subjective feelings can trump the objective right to speak, then no one's speech is free."

  • Stephen F. Smith ‘88

    "Please participate in the life of the College by exercising your right to have an independent candidate on your ballot. I would consider it an honor to receive your signature—and your vote."

  • Administrative Working Group Report

    "While the McKinsey Report highlighted Dartmouth's positive and collegial culture, the report also pointed to some of the challenges we face in decision-making.  Specifically, they [sic] observed a lack of open debate surrounding issues, a lack of clarity around who makes the decisions, and a lack of transparency surrounding the decision making process."

    --January 2007 Report from the Working Group on Administrative Communications and Culture, page 10