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Re: Time For A Total Evaluation Of KSU

Post by WildcatEngineer » October 23rd, 2021, 4:43 pm

https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/ka ... rsity-1928

I always thought the US NEWS and World Report rankings were too much of a popularity contest between academics.

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Post by Hypeman » October 23rd, 2021, 7:52 pm

WildcatEngineer wrote:
October 23rd, 2021, 4:43 pm
https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/ka ... rsity-1928

I always thought the US NEWS and World Report rankings were too much of a popularity contest between academics.
US News is primarily based on inputs not outputs.

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Post by WildcatEngineer » October 24th, 2021, 10:22 am

Hypeman wrote:
October 23rd, 2021, 7:52 pm
WildcatEngineer wrote:
October 23rd, 2021, 4:43 pm
https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/ka ... rsity-1928

I always thought the US NEWS and World Report rankings were too much of a popularity contest between academics.
US News is primarily based on inputs not outputs.
If I understand USNWR ranking system correctly a significant portion of it are Deans and Professors rank other schools, similar to a Coach's poll. I do not believe they are going out the Human Resource people of the Fortune 500 and get their input.

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Post by Hypeman » October 25th, 2021, 6:25 pm

WildcatEngineer wrote:
October 24th, 2021, 10:22 am
Hypeman wrote:
October 23rd, 2021, 7:52 pm


US News is primarily based on inputs not outputs.
If I understand USNWR ranking system correctly a significant portion of it are Deans and Professors rank other schools, similar to a Coach's poll. I do not believe they are going out the Human Resource people of the Fortune 500 and get their input.
It is an element. I actually think that’s probably a positive for KSU. Here’s the factors:

https://www.usnews.com/education/best-c ... nd-weights
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Post by tmcats » November 22nd, 2021, 11:36 am

understand k-state's new president will be named december 2nd.
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Post by WildcatEngineer » November 22nd, 2021, 4:08 pm

TM, the last two have been Engineers.

My forecast is we opt for a Veterinarian or Bio Science.

But what we need is a Dr Wefald clone to help in recruiting.

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Post by tmcats » November 22nd, 2021, 4:31 pm

properly utilizing the nbaf advantage will be critical for the next president's success. a wefald clone would be fine if he brings along bob k. :D
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Post by PNW Cat » November 22nd, 2021, 4:48 pm

tmcats wrote:
November 22nd, 2021, 11:36 am
understand k-state's new president will be named december 2nd.
That would be great. I've been anxious to see who we get. Have there been any rumors of who has applied? I can't really find anything at all on it. I've noticed a trend in higher ed where a lot of these presidential searches are more public, often with the top 3 or so candidates coming to campus and doing presentations for students and other stakeholders. It's kind of expected in higher ed that people interview at multiple universities each year, even if they aren't necessarily serious about leaving. I've known Dean's and Provost's that interview every year, and do so publicly so their University is fully aware of it. So I've been a little surprised that there hasn't been any indication of who the finalists are.

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Post by tmcats » November 22nd, 2021, 4:54 pm

this has been a closed process. i understand at least one of the candidates was from a major university presidential chair.
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