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Q:

But you say, obviously, what has been of concern to the corporation has been these “poor cousins” in this group.

Heiskell:

Yes.

Q:

Who else is very poor?

Heiskell:

I once suggested to John McArthur, who was the dean of the Business School, that he “adopt” the Divinity School. I said: “It would be good for your soul and good for their finances.” [laughter]. He didn't take to the idea.

Q:

[laughter]. Which other school is problematic that way?

Heiskell:

The Design School--the Design School had very bad management problems. Now it's got a good dean and is getting out of them. The School of Education. You wouldn't believe this, but I think the average age of students at the School of Education is something like 32, and they're mostly people who've been teaching, have got very little money, no assets, and therefore are in need of financial aid. And in fact, a lot of them do get their education over an extended period of time, because they'll stop for a while, earn money, and then come back and study. The Law School, of course, is rich. The lawyers all--now, it's not only rich but it's absolutely revolting, because you graduate from law school, and on the day you graduate you make as much as a senior professor.





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