Was Robert Caslen a good president of USC? We examine the highs and the lows Lucas Daprile, The State (Columbia, S.C.)
May 19 Once everything is considered, did Robert Caslen do a good job as the president of the University of South Carolina?
Or perhaps the better question is, given all the controversy that surrounded him becoming president, was it even feasible for him to be a popular or effective president?
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Was Caslen set to fail from day one?
Caslen s reputation at USC suffers from the truth that people tend to remember the first and last pieces of information they re presented not so much the middle. Caslen s USC legacy began during his candidacy for the job with a poorly worded statement on sexual assault. His candidacy delved into turmoil after S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster forced a vote on his candidacy, which resulted in a split 11-8 decision to hire the retired three-star Army general.
Big Chief Monk Boudreaux –
Bloodstains and Teardrops (Whiskey Bayou): “Joseph “Monk” Boudreaux is the oldest living Mardi Gras Indian Chief, the Elder of Elders in a tradition dating back to the 1800s. As such, he sees himself as the guardian of a spiritual discipline that involves gnostic customs and beliefs shared by members within the New Orleans Black community over the course of multiple generations. He is one of the best-known and loved local culture heroes, a National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Award recipient, the subject of murals on city walls and documentaries about New Orleans, and the inspiration for characters in television dramas like the HBO series Treme. He comes by his status as a Mardi Gras Indian chief through bloodlines of both African and Native American ancestry.” (https://bigchiefmonkboudreaux.com/bio-1) I regret I am not able to find a sample from this release.
Knock on Wood. He performs on and is mentioned in one of the most important songs of all time,
Green Onions. He worked with three of the four Beatles, was hand-picked by Bob Dylan to be part of the band for his historic 30th Anniversary concert at Madison Square Garden, equally supported Eric Clapton at that venue when he brought his Crossroads Guitar Festival there in 2013, and has worked with numerous other musical heavyweights in his long career.
In part one, we got into Steve’s time with Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, the Blues Brothers, and his role on the classic song
Knock on Wood. He performs on and is mentioned in one of the most important songs of all time,
Green Onions. He worked with three of the four Beatles, was hand-picked by Bob Dylan to be part of the band for his historic 30th Anniversary concert at Madison Square Garden, equally supported Eric Clapton at that venue when he brought his Crossroads Guitar Festival there in 2013, and has worked with numerous other musical heavyweights in his long career.
Today we get into Steve’s time with Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, the Blues Brothers, and his role on the classic song
USC President Robert Caslen resigns, Pastides to serve in interim role Bristow Marchant and Lucas Daprile, The State (Columbia, S.C.)
May 13 Robert Caslen resigned as president of the University of South Carolina on Wednesday, bringing his short but controversial stint at the helm of the state s flagship public university to a quick end.
Caslen will be replaced in the interim by former USC President Harris Pastides, according to an email from USC spokesman Jeff Stensland. Trust is the most important ingredient of effective leadership, and when it is lost, it is nearly impossible to lead. I believe that is the case right now between the University of South Carolina and its president. Therefore, I have submitted my resignation to the Board of Trustees this evening, May 12, and they have accepted it, Caslen said in the email. I am sorry to those I have let down. I understand the responsibilities and higher standards of senior level leadership. When those are not