The making of a president: An interview with Shirley Tilghman
2006

Interview with Shirley Tilghman

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Author Information

Author(s): Jane Gitschier

Primary Institution: University of California San Francisco

Conclusion

Shirley Tilghman emphasizes the importance of excellence and integrity in education and the unique role of faculty in university governance.

Supporting Evidence

  • Tilghman believes that a university is best run by people who care about the life of the mind.
  • She highlights the importance of having a strong student-faculty ratio.
  • Tilghman discusses the need for universities to adapt to the changing landscape of research funding.

Takeaway

Shirley Tilghman, the president of Princeton University, loves her job because she can make real changes and enjoys working with students and faculty.

Participant Demographics

{"undergraduates":4700,"graduate_students":2100}

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1371/journal.pgen.0020082

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