Presidential libraries: Issues at SMU

Article Abstract:

Faculty members at the Southern Methodist University (SMU) are concerned with the decision of Turner, the university's president, to host a presidential library for The U.S. President George W. Bush. They believe that such a move could disturb the university's capital campaign by fund-raising efforts for the Bush complex. However, Turner is promising that negotiations for the Bush library, museum and policy institute will not affect the university's academic policies and financial interests.

Management dynamics, Executive changes & profiles, Management, Officials and employees, College presidents, Company business management, Turner, R. Gerald

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Presidential libraries: Should Southern Methodist University host the George W. Bush presidential library, museum and institute?

Article Abstract:

A debate is presented on whether Southern Methodist University (SMU) should host the U.S. President George W. Bush's presidential library. Supporters believe that such a move will contribute to the university's reputation, and increase the quantity and quality of applicants to the university. However, opponents argue that the facility will be a continued political propaganda for the Bush administration and its policies.

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Presidential libraries: Planning the future

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The U.S. President George W. Bush in his first year in office designated a three-member committee to oversee the process of setting up his own future presidential library and museum. He selected the Southern Methodist University (SMU) as the likely site early in his second term. SMU was officially designated for the Bush complex in December 2006.

Strategy & planning, Planning, Bush, George W., Company business planning, Library planning

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