The arts, quite simply, nourish the soul. They sustain, comfort, inspire. There is nothing like that exquisite moment when you first discover the beauty of connecting with others in celebration of larger ideals and shared wisdom.

So if a college education is indispensable, the challenge as I see it is how to make it more accessible.

I often have said that to be a college president, you need a thick skin, a good sense of humor, and nerves like sewer pipes.

I tend to deal with most issues with humor... always have and always will.