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The Effects of Vinegar and Oil on Triglycerides
Triglycerides, fats in the blood, provide energy. Problems occur when you have excess triglycerides. Your body converts calories not used immediately into triglycerides and stores them in fat cells. When you eat more calories than you burn, you can wind up with high triglyceride readings. The elevated triglycerides, a condition known as hypertriglyceridemia, remain in the blood and increase the risk of heart disease. Low-fat diets help control triglyceride levels. Vinegar could lower triglyceride levels, and certain oils, such as olive oil, have heart-healthy benefits.
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Vinegar reduces triglyceride levels while lowering body weight and body fat mass in obese patients, according to researchers at the Mitzkan Group Corporation in Aichi, Japan. During a 12-week period, study subjects, who were categorized as obese, were given either vinegar each day or a placebo. The volunteers who consumed the vinegar had significantly lower triglyceride levels, body weight, fat mass and waist circumference than the subjects taking the placebo. Researchers concluded that daily intake of vinegar might help prevent metabolic syndrome by reducing obesity, according to an August 2009 issue of "Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry." Metabolic syndrome can lead to increased risk for heart disease due to factors such as elevated triglycerides, high blood pressure and a large waist circumference.
Olive Oil Heart Health
Research is ongoing, however, the federal Food and Drug Administration says the evidence suggests about 2 tbsp. of olive oil a day might reduce the risk of heart disease because of the monounsaturated fat content. These healthy fats help improve cholesterol and triglyceride levels. The FDA recommends using olive oil as a replacement for a similar amount of saturated fat. Peanut and canola oils also contain monounsaturated fats.
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Substitute olive oil for vegetable or other oils that contain saturated fats. Use olive oil in cooking or food preparation in place of saturated fats, such as butter. Soak up olive oil on bread or use it on a baked potato. Choose extra virgin or virgin olive oils, which go through the least processing. Extra virgin and virgin olive oils qualify as natural products, because the process simply includes washing, spinning, filtering and pouring. Standard olive oil goes through more processing and loses some nutrients. Other additives might be part of standard olive oils.
Salads and Meals
Mix olive oil with vinegar as a salad dressing, MayoClinic.com recommends in a heart-healthy diet plan. Season your meals with vinegar instead of salt. Many diets include apple cider vinegar on salads and foods because it can help break down fats during digestion and help avoid weight gain. Weight loss plays an important role in lowering triglycerides. However, evidence on apple cider vinegar's effectiveness in weight loss is inconclusive.


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Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Santonio Holmes' childhood was much like that of many youngsters in rural south Florida. He played backyard football. Chased rabbits. Ran around with his friends.
Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Santonio Holmes' childhood was much like that of many youngsters in rural south Florida. He played backyard football. Chased rabbits. Ran around with his friends.
This was different: Despite being a promising athlete, Holmes spent a year selling drugs on a street corner in his small hometown.
The former Ohio State player chose to make his surprising admission leading up to the Super Bowl, knowing millions of impressionable youngsters will be closely following the game and its players. By revealing his secret, Holmes hopes he might persuade other at-risk youth to choose a path that leads to the athletic field and a classroom, not to a detention center or a jail cell.
"I've only told three or four people about it," Holmes said yesterday. "I feel it's time to share things. I'm on the biggest stage, everybody's going to be watching. I'm pretty sure some kids can get a feel for changing their lives and not doing those type of things, and can get an opportunity to get out of the ghetto, the 'hood, to be successful."
Holmes became exposed to the lifestyle while growing up in Belle Glade. Some family members and friends made money selling drugs, he said, and he found it an easy way to make money, too.
Holmes avoided detection by his mother by going to school, then leaving and going to the street corner. He and his family didn't need the money for food or essentials, and he used it mostly on gifts for himself, like shoes.
"My friends were always doing it, and I felt comfortable doing it at the time," Holmes said. "As the years (passed), I just felt like that wasn't what I wanted to do. I wanted to play football. I don't want to end up like a lot of my friends: in jail, standing on the corner, not going to school."
Earlier this season, Holmes was benched for a game after police found marijuana-filled cigars in his car after a traffic stop. He said that incident doesn't signal a return to his past.
"It happens, being in the wrong place at the wrong time, not being responsible, being around people that aren't responsible enough to respect what I do," Holmes said. "I knew what my path was like before, and I didn't want to go down that path again."Squib kicks
� Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Scott Linehan says there is no front-runner for the starting quarterback position next season.
The former St. Louis Rams coach spoke to reporters five days after he was hired by new Lions coach Jim Schwartz.
Linehan says he would be more comfortable naming a starter after preseason play. For now, his choices appear to be Daunte Culpepper, Jon Kitna and Drew Stanton.
� Cleveland long-snapper Ryan Pontbriand was added to the AFC Pro Bowl squad for a second straight year as a need player, giving the Browns three players in the Feb. 8 game in Honolulu.
He joins defensive tackle Shaun Rogers and offensive left tackle Joe Thomas.
� All signs point to the Oakland Raiders making interim coach Tom Cable the regular coach in the coming days. However, Cable has not signed a contract, and any such move isn't imminent, contrary to an ESPN report yesterday.
"A decision has not been made yet," Raiders senior executive John Herrera said.
� Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff was chosen the Sporting News executive of the year.


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Real-world in perspective, this book offers an applications-oriented introduction to engineering analysis and design methods that are related to various components of the hydrologic cycle, especially urban hydrology. The book explores the physical processes of the hydrologic cycle, t he computational fundamentals of hydrologic analysis, and the elements of design hydrology. For anyone interested in Hydrology or Hydraulics andin Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Forestry, and Geology.
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Hydrologic Analysis and Design is intended for a first course in hydrology. It introduces the student to the physical processes of the hydrologic cycle, the computational fundamentals of hydrologic analysis, and the elements of design hydrology. Although the sections of the book that introduce engineering design methods are intended for the engineering student, the concepts and methods will also be of interest to, and readily understood by, students in other disciplines including geology, geography, forestry, and planning. The material is appropriate for undergraduate and graduate students as well as for the practitioner interested in reviewing the fundamentals of hydrology. While computers are widely used in the practice of hydrology, knowledge of computer hardware, software, or programming languages is not necessary to use this book; however, computer literacy will certainly facilitate problem solving.
A number of factors influenced the structure of the book. Chapter 3 introduces watershed characteristics, Chapter 4 addresses precipitation, Chapter 6 deals with topics in ground water hydrology, Chapter 14 provides a brief overview of evaporation, and Chapter 15 discusses erosion. Given the interdependence of these processes, other factors also determined the book's structure. Because of the diverse ways that hydrology can be taught, flexibility was a criterion used in structuring the book. The need for flexibility led to a book comprising 15 chapters. To the extent possible, I tried to make the chapters self-contained so that the order in which the topics are presented is not constrained by the book's structure. Given the orientation of the book towards design, I carefully examined the type of design problems that were to be emphasized. Land development and urban hydrology are very important aspects of hydrology, and therefore many of the topics that are used in such design work were placed at the beginning of the book. Thus, topics such as flood frequency analysis (Chapter 5) and hydrograph separation and synthesis (Chapter 9) were placed before snowmelt runoff estimation (Chapter 12) and evaporation (Chapter 14). I hope that the criteria that influenced my decision on how to structure the book resulted in a favorable balance for both teaching and learning hydrology.
Material for most topics in the fundamentals of hydrology can be divided into four areas: physical processes, measurement and collection of data, model conceptualization and data analysis, and design or solution synthesis. A basic knowledge of the physical processes is necessary to properly analyze data or perform design work. Thus, I have tried to provide a discussion of the physical processes associated with the components of the hydrologic cycle. The discussion is limited to the dominant factors, especially those measurable characteristics that are used in design. The measurement and collection of data is one area of hydrology where many hydrologists are employed. This fact is not emphasized here because the book is intended to be a student's first exposure to topics in hydrology. The title, "Hydrologic Analysis and Design," indicates that the emphasis has been placed on the last two of the four areas identified, namely model conceptualization and data analysis, and design or solution synthesis. In most chapters a brief section that discusses analysis and synthesis is included. Emphasis has been placed on analysis and synthesis because I believe that knowledge of these subjects is most important for the beginning student. Also, it is these topics that students usually find most interesting; thus, by emphasizing these areas I hope that the book will motivate students toward hydrologic practice. I believe that detailed discussions of the physical processes and data collection should follow the introductory discussion of the methods of analysis and design. This belief shaped the emphasis that is placed on the topics covered.
Educational programs in engineering and the sciences are often criticized as being too theoretical. Practitioners often complain that recent graduates of engineering programs cannot perform basic design computations. Hydrologic Analysis and Design has been structured to overcome this problem. While the text is not intended to be a design manual, a number of design methods are included. Although all of the details of these design methods are not given, the material provided should demonstrate to the student that design computations are not difficult and that the design methods have a basis in the fundamental concepts of the hydrologic cycle.
Students of engineering hydrology and the hydrologic sciences often fail to recognize the interconnection between topics discussed in an introductory course in hydrologic analysis and design. Engineering design requires knowledge of watershed characteristics, rainfall, frequency concepts, and the processes that control runoff. In an attempt to alleviate this problem, I have developed a series of projects that are presented in a supplementary manual. I have used these projects over the last few years with much success. While a few students complain of the effort required, almost all of them agree that the project approach is both interesting and educational. The "real world" flavor of the project approach to learning hydrology definitely serves to inspire interest in hydrologic analysis and design. I highly recommend the project approach.
In addition to the project approach to learning, I have included two other items that are different from most books on hydrologic analysis and design. Each chapter includes a series of multiple-choice review questions. These are designed to encourage the student to understand that the qualitative concepts of hydrology are just as important as the quantitative design methods. If these review questions are assigned at the end of the discussion of a chapter, they can also serve to tie together the different concepts discussed in the chapter. I have included material on ethical issues in hydrology (the last few sections of Chapter 1). The purpose of the material is to introduce the student to another side of hydrologic practice, namely the societal or value element that accompanies every hydrologic analysis and design. While the book is devoted to the quantitative aspects of hydrology, the practitioner should always give consideration to the societal effects of a project. Those involved in the practice of hydrologic analysis and design do not work in a social vacuum: The presented material will make this point to the student. Students always enjoy the lecture that is associated with Chapter 1, and some former students have told me that it was the most important lecture. Additionally, each chapter includes a discussion question that poses a situation that requires knowledge of values and value decision making.
I want to acknowledge the help of the following people who reviewed drafts of selected chapters of the first edition: Henry Anderson, Mark Hawley, David Murray, Walter Rawls, and Peter Waldo. Their comments contributed to the success of the first edition. I also greatly appreciate the helpful suggestions of the following reviewers of a prospectus of this third edition: Arthur C. Miller, Pennsylvania State University; Paul Sturdevant Rees, University of Massachusetts; Jeffery D. Niemann, Pennsylvania ^-..~State University; Oktay Guven, Auburn University; and Fritz R. Fiedler, University of Idaho. Of course, I remain responsible for all errors or omission of topics. I also want to acknowledge the many students who have read drafts of various sections of the manuscript. The final product is much improved because of their efforts.
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They're like fat women.
What socialist, liberal, and leftist politicians of the Arctic States of America have to realize is that they already have an uphill battle to keep productive people in their states. Their weather sucks, snow sucks, and 8 hours a day of sunlight during winter also sucks. So what do they do to sweeten the pot?
Foist some of the highest taxes on its population.
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Many, many years ago at the first ever Pool tradeshow in Las Vegas, I had the pleasure of meeting a young man by the name of Dan aka AzStar78. At the time he had a line called Spiked Punch. We never talked much but always managed to find eachother on the dancefloor of whatever big party was happening…it was the Vice parties in the early years. Without words we would dance, we were murder on the dance floor. It got to the point where my friends would look forward to this encounter every tradeshow. The communication has grown between us over the years and that young man is now a grown man and a dear friend. Get lost in the talented mind of one, Daniel St. George 2nd, you won't be sorry. enjoy.
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"Reaching the summit of a mountain gives great satisfaction, but nothing for me has been more rewarding in life than the result of our climb on Everest, when we have devoted ourselves to the welfare of our Sherpa friends."- Sir Edmund Hillary
Physically, the scope of his most famous accomplishment was immense—but to Sir Edmund Hillary, reaching the summit of the highest mountain on earth was simply a step toward something much greater: improving the lives of the Sherpa people who helped make his climb possible.
Toughened by centuries of survival in an unforgiving climate, the Sherpa people are famously resilient-and Sir Edmund respected their courage, strength, and ability to adapt. Still, he was consumed by a sense of inequity. His Sherpa friends, for example, must walk for weeks over treacherous terrain to reach a hospital or school—facilities that his fellow New Zealanders took for granted every day.
Until these inequities were rectified, Sir Edmund could not turn his back on the people of the Himalayas. Rather than embrace the leisurely life of celebrity that was his for the taking, he remained an advocate, a benefactor, and a hero to the Sherpa people for the rest of his life.
Because of his unwavering commitment, Sir Edmund was also a hero to Grand Circle Foundation—as well as one of our most inspirational leaders. Since his passing in 2008 at the age of 88, he has been sorely missed—and Alan and Harriet Lewis continue to work with Sir Edmund's widow, Lady June Mulgrew Hillary, to honor his memory by giving back.
Alan and Harriet first became acquainted with Sir Edmund and Lady June in 1992, shortly after Grand Circle Foundation was established. Through the Foundation, the Lewises made a donation to Sir Edmund's Himalayan Trust, which, since its inception in 1960, has helped to establish two hospitals, 13 health clinics, more than 30 schools, two airstrips, and more for the once-impoverished Himalayan people.
While the extent of Sir Edmund's humanitarian work certainly spoke for itself, there was something more about the man that particularly spoke to Alan and Harriet; by his very nature, he epitomized the values that formed the foundation of Grand Circle's corporate culture. Who better to inspire associates to take risks and push themselves one step beyond their perceived limits, or to maximize their successes by thriving in an ever-changing environment?
For these reasons and so many more, Alan and Harriet invited Sir Edmund to be among the first notables to join the Grand Circle Foundation Honorary Board of Directors—modern-day heroes who serve as mentors in leadership and philanthropy.
In 1993, Alan and Harriet had the opportunity to meet Sir Edmund in person when he joined them on a special cruise to Antarctica to celebrate Grand Circle's 35th anniversary. They were immediately struck by his humility and modesty. For all his achievements, his demeanor seemed more suited toward the unassuming beekeeper that he once was than the world-famous mountaineer he had become.
The three convened in Santiago, Chile, and flew together to Punta Arenas, where they boarded a cruise ship for Antarctica. Sir Edmund stayed onboard for five nights, much to the delight of some 300 lucky Grand Circle passengers—and on the day he was scheduled to catch his flight home, the ship was forced to wait off the coast of Ushuaia due to bad weather. A little pilot boat came out to get him, bouncing and bobbing precariously over the swells. Sir Edmund was in his late 70s at the time, and onlookers (including Alan and Harriet) were concerned as to how he would get from the ship's ladder to the less-than-stable craft that awaited him.
Of course, they needn't have worried. At the bottom of the ladder, Sir Edmund turned, waved, and took a giant leap, landing safely in the pilot boat.
It was the first of many inspirational encounters that Sir Edmund shared with Grand Circle. In 1993, he brought Lady June with him to visit company headquarters in Boston, where they met with associates and shared firsthand stories of leadership. Over the years, the Hillarys returned to Grand Circle whenever their travels brought them to New England, and Sir Edmund spoke to associates for the final time in 2003.
Since Sir Edmund's passing, Lady June has admirably continued her late husband's work, taking over as Chairman of the Himalayan Trust to ensure that the people of Nepal are not forgotten. We are also pleased to welcome her to Grand Circle Foundation's Honorary Board of Directors, where she will continue the legacy of leadership that Sir Edmund began.
Lady June was thrilled to learn that Alan and Harriet created a new level of the Overseas Adventurers' Club called the Sir Edmund Hillary Team, reserved for our very best OAT travelers. In addition, Grand Circle Foundation made a second donation to the Himalayan Trust in his memory, bringing the total amount to $556,000.
Sir Edmund's memory also inspires the continued efforts of Grand Circle Foundation to give back to the world we travel. Alan and Harriet never forget to show gratitude to the communities around the world that have contributed to their success—the schoolhouses and villages, the family homes and farms that welcome OAT and Grand Circle travelers every day with open arms.
As Sir Edmund taught us, there is always more to be done, there is always another challenge—and as we rise to meet these challenges, we do so with his legendary words in mind: "It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves."


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BYU professor picked as UVU president
professorMarch 12, 2009 5:02 p.m.
Maryland Univerity president search in the Chronicle:The successful candidate must have an earned doctorate or appropriate terminal degree and a successful record of significant administrative leadership experience in higher education coupled with academic experience that qualify him/her for appointment to the tenured faculty. Preferred candidates should have demonstrated visionary leadership skills and significant management experience.
professorMarch 11, 2009 6:37 p.m.
Check the chronicle. Presidents are required to have experience to be qualified for aposition. Holland didn't. Good ole' boys network.
to "why go to Duke"March 11, 2009 2:48 p.m.
Utah is a young culture so what still matters is money, image, and surnames. Also, if one is truly interested in higher education they don't get it all in one school or culture.
Navajo JoeMarch 10, 2009 8:05 p.m.
BYU?? There goes UVU!
studentMarch 10, 2009 3:30 p.m.
It is exciting. I know a couple of board members and they are outstanding deliberate people, who are very successful in their both vast and broad experience. I would suggest that Matt is the best choice. I know Dr. Jack Christianson and know he would readily bow to the choice, as he well-accomplished and yet not in any way a power-hungry person. He did things at the Orem Institute that no one has every done before, adn may not in the future. It's not the same without him. So, he is a stellar man. Matt will water this university and you and all of us will watch it grow. Go Matt. Go UVU!
endofparalysisMarch 9, 2009 5:07 p.m.
Congrats to Dr. Holland! I have no doubt he will be absolutely fabulous! Good things are in store for UVU with him at the head! I'm excited to see the progress the school will make in these next years! I hope the community will put aside their trite differences and controversial arguments to stand behind such a great leader! Good luck Dr. Holland!
RE: To AnonymousMarch 9, 2009 8:46 a.m.
Those questioning the regents decision may not have attended UVU, but we are tax payers so we have the right to questions our officials. Oh I apologize to the LDS faithful, you have NO right to question your leaders.
To AnonymousMarch 9, 2009 6:41 a.m.
First of all. What's UVA? You must mean UVU; at least get the school initials correct. Do you even go to UVU? Probably not, so STOP complaining. I go to UVU and I am excited for President Holland. They hired him because he was qualified, so I'm sorry that you cannot see that and must remain in your own delusional world.
AnonymousMarch 8, 2009 5:06 p.m.
Like I said in an earlier post that the DN refused to post, the head of the search committee is a family friend of the Hollands. That made all the difference in someone as inexperienced as Holland getting this job. It takes more than a PhD to do this position. The president has to fundraise, settle personnel disputes, manage a large budget, and many other things. Let's call it for what it is: The Regents gave Holland the job because of his family name. They took a chance on a rookie. But the fact is, UVA needs to raise money and with his family name he might be the best man for the job.
To EmbarrassedMarch 8, 2009 12:37 p.m.
Re: " I'm sure he is a good guy and will do just fine in the position, but the point is that the most qualified and able person did not get the job! Shame!!"
I currently live out east and work for one of the world's largest corporations. One thing I can tell you is that academic degrees, age, and experience are only a small part of the leaderhship equation (though the establishment sometimes behaves otherwise). We have a number of leaders here at our company who are promoted at very young ages to positions well beyond their experience level. And most of them succeed, not because of where they went to school or their previous positions, but becasue they know how to build and execute a vision. They know how to ask question, listen, seek experienced advise, and then formulate a path forward. They are generally great communicators, and many come from families where leadership has been modeled. They know how to deal with the spotlight and pressure without losing their effectiveness.
I have known Matt (and Page) for many years. They both will be great.
Get your facts straightMarch 8, 2009 1:14 a.m.
Better than Obama,
"My guess is that most of those complaining about Matt's appointment voted for Barack Obama---who has absolutely no executive experience."
First, I'm not complaining about Holland and I voted for Obama. Second, Obama had executive experience as President of the Harvard Law Review and as Director of several non-profits.
"He has at least as much (if not more)experience relative to this new position than does Barack Obama relative to being the president of the United States."
Both Holland and Obama have the experience necessary for their respective positions. In fact, Dr. Holland almost has enough experience to be President of the United States and not just President of UVU. I would probably vote for him even though he's a Republican.
Better than ObamaMarch 7, 2009 11:41 p.m.
My guess is that most of those complaining about Matt's appointment voted for Barack Obama---who has absolutely no executive experience. Yet, they voted for Obama......mostly for his looks,his speaking ability, etc. So don't be so sanctimonious in your condemnation of Matt Holland. He has at least as much (if not more)experience relative to this new position than does Barack Obama relative to being the president of the United States. I know Matt personally, and he will do a superb job! Excellent choice!
Norm WrightMarch 7, 2009 9:51 p.m.
Good luck to you Matt. I am confident that you will do a great job.
Re No ComparisonMarch 7, 2009 9:38 p.m.
Re No Comparison: you are missing the point, which is there is no basis for the analogy. Holland was not experienced; whereas, Obama was experienced. You cannot simply posit an analogy without thought to the predicate.
Rebecca HolmesMarch 7, 2009 9:32 p.m.
This is a great calling for President Holland. I this his values and integrity as a member of the church will help put UVU on the map. This was a good choice by the church, I wish him luck.
UVU StudentMarch 7, 2009 9:00 p.m.
As a student at UVU I am very excited for our new president. For all you haters of Holland, STOP complaining. You don't go to UVU so you have no right to bash on our new president.
A long-time acquaintanceMarch 7, 2009 8:37 p.m.
Having know Matt Holland a long time, I can confidently say that he is a great choice. I know a lot of people with more experience and credentials, but none would do as good job as he.
I am very optimistic about what this choice means for my children's higher education.
Trust the BoRMarch 7, 2009 8:35 p.m.
The Board of Regents are not dummies. They have every reason to want who they feel is best.
Being a department chair is highly overrated. Department chairs do not run budgets. They represent the department in larger meetings.
Each candidate had a chance to put their best foot forward. Sometimes, the ones who have the best new ideas are the best candidates. Give him some time and we will see.
Chat about sports or religionMarch 7, 2009 8:35 p.m.
To: Re: UVSC Alum
"What, only an LDS person is honest? Get Real. There are many good people out there, just look outside the box."
It doesn't hurt that he is LDS since those he will be working with on the community, state and federal level will most likely be LDS. His religion may help him get past many of the barriers University President's face when dealing with community and state leaders.
While it isn't absolutely necessary it would be a great help to him in his new role. This may offend a lot of people but it is essential that the President is able to get along with or have something in common with those he will be working with. If that is his religion I have no problem with it. It could be a shared interest in basketball, approximate age or even having attended the same university.
A University President will set a vision for the University and he will have to get people to support that vision. If what they chit-chat about before he panders to them is religion than so be it but the chit-chat is necessary.
President's arent administratorsMarch 7, 2009 8:28 p.m.
I think the tv is in focus now,
"Too bad you didn't get an experience person, who could have at least been a chairman or a head of department for a year or two."
Where do you people come up with this stuff? There is absolutely no basis in the belief that Presidents of Universities should be administrators before they become University President's. Every University has its administrators. Adding one more would do no good and would probably distract from the real role of a University President which is primarily focused on the community outside of the University.
There are many talented people who perform the day to day operations of a University and the President is at the head. He sets general policy which is then implemented by University administrators.
He sets the vision for the University and works with community and state leaders to achieve that vision. He is rarely focused on the day to day operations of the University.
The office of the President of UVU includes an Executive Director of Planning and Budget, Internal Auditor, an Assistant for Federal Relations and an Assistant for Constituent Relations and receptionists. Do you see his role?
Re: UVSC AlumMarch 7, 2009 8:23 p.m.
What, only an LDS person is honest? Get Real. There are many good people out there, just look outside the box.
Holland is more than qualifiedMarch 7, 2009 8:19 p.m.
Here is a list of qualifications necessary in a University President.
1. Experience in the classroom at the university level.
2. A Ph.D. degree or an equivalent degree as one indicator of their ability to lead.
3. A record of scholarly or creative achievement, to ensure an understanding of the importance of faculty and student research to the learning process.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including published works.
5. A vision of what the University should be and the future direction of the University.
6.Strong interpersonal skills and an analytical mind which should be demonstrated in both their written and verbal communication.
There are many others yet it is important to bear in mind that administrative experience is never high on the list of qualifications for a President since all Universities have a lot of administrators and its not the primary role of a University President. If we look at Dr. Holland's experience and compare it to the qualifications set by any Board of Regents in any state it would always include a long list of the necessary qualities but it would rarely focus on the need for an administrator.
UVSC AlumMarch 7, 2009 8:10 p.m.
An LDS man is right for the job. I welcome the hire and look foward to the honesty and integrity only a member of the church can provide.
You are showing your ignoranceMarch 7, 2009 8:04 p.m.
Religion not factor,
"Holland's religion is not the issue. The issue is that his experience is either being downplayed by the media or the regents are taking a major risk on him."
The media is downplaying his experience and aren't telling people what is required in a University President. They are also failing to mention that he has all of the qualities necessary for a President.
"He may turn out to be a great president, but his experience now is very minimal. BYU is not run like UVU when it comes to funding. Working for Mike Leavitt is not leading a university. I'll give him a chance, but he needs to get rid of my doubts on his inexperience quickly."
He doesn't need to do any such thing. Your failure to understand what is needed in a President is shown by your comment about "funding." Please tell us what your list of experiences would include so I can tear it apart which would be easy since you focus way to much on administrative experience when 90+ percent of University Presidents aren't and shouldn't be administrators before becoming President.
Holland is more than qualifiedMarch 7, 2009 8:00 p.m.
J Mil,
"I don't think anyone who wasn't involved in the interviews and hiring process has any ground to say that he isn't as qualified as the other choices. That's why they do interviews and not just look at resumes. That's all we have to go on is what we know of their resumes. Those who made the choice has much more than that."
People fail to understand what is necessary in a good President. If I had to choose between someone who had a Ph.D. in political science or someone who had a Ph.D. in business administration I would choose the Ph.D. in political science as the President of a University and the Ph.D. in business administration as a Vice President or Dean. If I had to choose between a Ph.D. in political science who had limited management experience and one without any management experience I would choose the Ph.D. in political science over the Ph.D. in political science without any management experience. If I had to choose between a Ph.D. in political science with management experience and published works over one without. Guess who? Holland
KarlMarch 7, 2009 7:57 p.m.
To some of us who have watched Matt Holland grow it may be difficult to see a teenage boy transform so quickly into a giant of a man. There is more behind this man than his family name. To the doomsayers: Matt will win you over with his personal warmth, wit and humility; his ability to communicate, his genuine personal interest with those with whom he works.
Learn what is necessary beforeMarch 7, 2009 7:56 p.m.
stephen l.,
"This guy is not qualified to be the president of a major institution. He has a PhD in poli sci and has just been a teacher at the Y. The board picked him because of his dad. It is sad because the other two candidates where more qualified. I guess he will keep UVU on the straight and narrow though."
How offensive to the man and his lifetime of effort. He has earned his position and it is sick that you would bring his father into this. If he was anyone else son everyone would acknowledge that he has the experience and qualities to be the President of any University in this country (Bill Sederburg had less experience as an administrator when he became the President of Ferris State University in Michigan than Holland has now).
The other candidates weren't more qualified. They were specialists. Holland not only had the academic credentials but also the political and management credentials that the other two didn't possess. Had Holland simply specialized he would have been a VP or Dean at BYU by now but Deans and VP shouldn't necessarily become Presidents. In fact, most don't.
Want an administrator. Get a VPMarch 7, 2009 7:51 p.m.
Embarrassment for Utah,
"The state of Utah should be embarrassed today for the good old boy network is on full display. Rather than selecting a president based upon merit the regents went for cronyism."
Holland met every single one of the criteria set by the Board of Regents before he was selected. He had the perfect mix of experience. University Presidents aren't administrators. The combination of political experience, academic credentials and his management experience made him the right fit.
"I'm sure he is a good guy and will do just fine in the position, but the point is that the most qualified and able person did not get the job! Shame!!"
Who would that be? Please tell us! Someone with only administrative experience? I guess a President does it all himself. The Vice Presidents and every other administrator at the University would be at a total loss and unable to do anything if it wasn't for the President.
If the Board of Regents wanted an administrator they would have chosen a person for a Vice President.
The other candidates didn't possess all the required qualities. It's shocking that you don't understand that.
Ben BrooksMarch 7, 2009 6:43 p.m.
Im surprised by UVUs choice of Matt Holland, despite his strengths. I have worked with Matt. I know him as a bright, effective teacher and a dynamic personality. I like him, and I believe he is a good man. But his background speaks more of potential accomplishment than the actual accomplishment that you typically expect in a university president. He has very minimal experience in academic administration. He has not been teaching long enough to have gained a full professorship. His work as a scholar, both in quality and quantity, is best described as promising rather than stellar. I can see no reason to select him for this position other than what must have been an extremely impressive performance in the interview process.
There is nothing wrong with promise and potential, and Matt Holland has lots of both. We just need to recognize that UVU is taking a significant risk by relying so heavily on potential instead of a solid record of administrative leadership.
UVU is a large university with an increasingly valuable place in our community, so the stakes are high. Both UVU and Dr. Holland have my best wishes for the success of their experiment.
I think the tv is in focus nowMarch 7, 2009 6:39 p.m.
Let's see: mediocre school, 27,000 students, only 2 masters programs, is in the shadow of the U and the Y, and has had its budgets cut cut cut.
So you select someone with inside power, really inside the old belt way. A guy who has worked with the governor, and whose dad is a power in the Mormon church.
Good choice. Too bad you didn't get an experience person, who could have at least been a chairman or a head of department for a year or two.
But given his inside connections, he will do well. He will also leave the univ. in 5-6 years to run for political office. Might even make it too.
It is in the cards for the oligarchy that runs the state and its dominant religion. Holland will be in congress before ten years is up.
Re: ReasonerMarch 7, 2009 6:19 p.m.
How old was Pres. Monson when he was called to be a bishop, again? 22?
Experience is one factor among many that should be considered. Sometimes experience is helpful, other times it is simply a synonym for being set in one's ways.
RobertoMarch 7, 2009 6:06 p.m.
You who poo poo this choice of choosing Dr. Holland because of his lack of experiance need to remember that this country elected a president who had even less experiance to lead. I believe that UVU will be O.K.. We Do need to pray for the country thogh!
oracleMarch 7, 2009 6:01 p.m.
Best of success to Dr. Holland.
to "why go to Duke"March 7, 2009 5:42 p.m.
A person who attends a Utah school - such as BYU - needs to get their advanced degrees at another school to ever be considered to teach or work in the administration at the school of their undergrad. As far as I know, all schools work this way. They do not want inbred students. Every professor I had at BYU told me that if I received my Masters at BYU, I would never be considered teach there as well. It's not a pride thing - although I would hope to be taught by professors that had seen more of the world than just one state.
VictorMarch 7, 2009 5:23 p.m.
A lot of the respondents are missing an important point of the selection process. President Holland indicated that one of his most important responsibilites will be to increase funding through a capital campaign. Most university presidents spend the majority of their time raising money for their institution. They are the figurehead, many times the best one to ask for a donation.
If the university is solvent or has increased it's
endowment, then it can move forward, improve, and serve the studentbody better. President Holland has contacts that should serve him and the university well in that regard.
Additionally, he has the naysayers to prove wrong and that should be a lot of added incentive. Best wishes of success to the new President!
ReasonerMarch 7, 2009 4:53 p.m.
Robots? who said anything about robots? Experience begets wisdom. Lack of experience will lead to mistakes that an experienced person would not make. Experience is to be valued in any leadership role - there's a reason why the next bishop in a ward won't come from the teachers quorum or that it was the longest serving apostle became the president of the church: experience. Maybe he turns out okay, but there is no reason to be blindly optimistic either.
Grad Student who left UTMarch 7, 2009 4:53 p.m.
I find the previous comments about why some leave Utah for graduate education extremely irrational--and I applaud and echo those who have refuted them already.
To their comments I add:
Who ever said people wanted to leave? Have you ever considered that Utah has one of the highest graduate-degree applicants per capita in the nation--so much that the state's grad schools could never accommodate us all. I am a medical/grad student outside of Utah, but that doesn't mean I can't return some day and maybe teach students with loyalty and passion for this state. Are you serious? Sometimes you just have to go where your family will benefit most, even if that takes you out of state.
It would do you a lot of good to think more clearly about things before posting such nonsense. There are many more factors in choosing a place for higher education than you obviously understand. Give me a break.
RealityMarch 7, 2009 4:50 p.m.
The reality is that UNC will beat the tar out of Duke on Sunday. So there.
A more concerned UVU studentMarch 7, 2009 4:49 p.m.
Yesterday morning, i was one of the few students that interviewed all three candidates. I sat in a room for 45 minutes with each of them. There is not a group of people at UVU that bleed green more than my friends and I in the room. I must say, that President Holland won us over immediately. If you nay sayers were in the room with us, you would be eating your words right now. Sure the other other candidates might have looked good on paper, but he had us eating out of the palm of his hand. We loved the other candidates as well, especially jack christianson, being a personal friend of most of us. But i have no doubt that the university is not in good hands, but great hands.
i spent hours with president sederburg, and am extremely grateful for the efforts he made, but i will echo sedeburg's words in saying that he probably will make sederburg look bad.
Re: No ComparisonMarch 7, 2009 4:35 p.m.
You seem to have difficulty grasping the concept of analogy - there would be no comparison if Holland had just been appointed President of the United States of America rather than of UVU.
If he had just been made president of the U.S. then, yes, he would be absurdly under qualified and there would be no comparison.
As it stands, however, the analogy is quite legitimate. Obama is relatively inexperienced for a U.S. President, Holland is relatively inexperienced for a newly elected university president.
It is a basic SAT question: "Holland is to the presidency of Utah Valley University what Obama is to the presidency of ______?"
The question is not, "Who is more qualified to be president of ANY organization, Barack Obama or Matt Holland?"
DrJimemacMarch 7, 2009 4:34 p.m.
I known Dr. Holland for almost 25 years and have watched him progress in his academic career. He is by far one of the most gifted and talented people that I know. He mind is on par with his father's which many would agree to be the best that BYU has had in its presidency. But everyone in these previous postings is missing his biggest asset of all. That being his wife Paige. She can walk into a room full of strangers and make everyone of them feel as if she has known them their entire life. She will have to represent with Matt UVU and both of them will be fantastic. Not to sound cliche' but she truly completes him. UVU, you have knocked one out of the park with this choice. Only as time moves on, you will understand the greatness in this choice of both of them. BYU has lost an incredible mind and professor in Dr. Holland and UVU has gained a treasure. Good luck to the both of you and to the future of UVU.
AnonymousMarch 7, 2009 4:33 p.m.
Let's take away Dr. Holland's last name for a minute and ask this question. If his name was Dr. no name, would he have even gotten a look, let alone an interview? I mean, c'mon, really, please don't defend him on his experience. His name carried the day.
JohanMarch 7, 2009 4:29 p.m.
I for one am glad an LDS member got the post. Morals and values will carry this university to the next level. Brother Matthew will do a very good job and we should be proud that he will represent this calling very well.
No ComparisonMarch 7, 2009 2:33 p.m.
The comparisons in several of these comments between Obama's and Holland's rspective "experience" are humerous. Obama was a U.S. Senator and, when he was in academia, he was a law professor at Chicago, an elite law school. He may be young, but his experiences clearly evidence a capacity beyond his age. Holland was an associate professor at BYU, a fine university, but not in the same league. Sorry, there simply is no comparison.
John Pack LambertMarch 7, 2009 1:27 p.m.
Here in Michigan we are lucky if the professors and presidents at our major universities have ever even set foot in the state before interviewing for their positions.
If you were to attack someone who got their bachelors degree in the state and has spent there entire academic career in the state for having gotten a Ph.D. in another state here in Michigan we would laugh you out of existence, and we have at least five schools on the level of Utah's top three.
Re: ReasonerMarch 7, 2009 1:17 p.m.
Heaven forbid that someone make any missteps! What we need are robots in leadership positions that are totally incapable of taking a wrong step!
Of course that might involve sacrificing something with regard to innovation, creativity, vision, intuition, dynamism and all the other qualities that we generally associate with leadership. But its worth it right, knowing that things are safely being managed with precision and without the slightest chance of accidentally doing something worthwhile.
Yep, a highly experienced robot; that's exactly what UVU should have chosen.
DuhMarch 7, 2009 12:55 p.m.
why go to Duke?
People have to go to Duke, Yale, etc. because that is where the best programs are. Utah has only three universities with major graduate programs. They cannot have the best programs in every discipline, and it would be foolish to go to graduate school but to choose not to go to the best school you could. Going to a university outside of Utah has nothing to do with need to come back to Utah "to tech the rest of us about the 'real world.'" Don't be so quick to pass judgment.
Future is brightMarch 7, 2009 12:52 p.m.
Can't wait to see where you take the University Dr. Holland! You are a great man, a great people person and I have tremendous respect for you. Best of luck!
RMGMarch 7, 2009 12:19 p.m.
It looks like there is one less place for unhappy BYU professors to land.
UVU is great placeMarch 7, 2009 12:12 p.m.
Last I heard 27 percent of our country has a college degree; I wish I could wave a magic wand and move that up to 70 or 80 percent; maybe we are moving there slowly and surely----we can only hope, and by keeping college debt as low as possible. I think Holland and Benson are great people and will do wonders for higher education in the future, but they would also be great elementary school principals, great 6th grade teachers, great coaches in high school blessing thousands of lives there as well. They know as well as anyone that elementary and high school are probably more important than college and so eventually in the long term future they will try the secondary school level which I am sure they also have a passion for (but with a little less pay and pizzazz and media.) Or if that isn't their preference, maybe a second career would be to start their own business and invent a product and manufacture a technological device that will get an industry and economy moving in the real hard nose business world.
Excellent ChoiceMarch 7, 2009 12:03 p.m.
As my neighbors for the past several years, I can only say that we have the highest regard and confidence in the newly selected President of UVU and his Chief of Staff and their children. Demographics
indicate a great challenge to accommodate an increasing number of high school graduates who would prefer to obtain a higher education in this area, which the present facilities and competition do not permit. Good luck to President Holland in addressing this need along with the tough budgetary decisions that must be made in the current economic malaise.
NYMarch 7, 2009 11:52 a.m.
What a shock. Was there ever any doubt?
IgnorantMarch 7, 2009 11:12 a.m.
I can't stand ignorant people who suggest that Dr. Holland got the job because of his last name. You have no idea what the search committee was looking for, nor do you know how each of the candidates meshed with the search committee during the interview process. Contrary to what you assume, Dr. Holland is an incredibly capable individual independent of who his Dad is or what his last name is.
Duke and other Higher Ed InstituMarch 7, 2009 11:10 a.m.
Believe it or not there is tremendous value in obtaining diverse views on how things work, particularily in higher education which is really quite a complex issue. People do come to the state of Utah for their higher education experience and then ruturn to another state or country to share what they learned. This is how we all learn from eachother--its education. Being narrow is learning from the same person, institution, subject without being exposed to diverse ways of thinking and doing things. Do you really think that you are so set in your views that you cannot make room and be influenced by others who see things differently? If you have a cherished religious belief that you hold dear, continue to cherish it. There is no need to feel threatened by others views. Learning from others will deeped the way you feel about your beliefs and at the same time help you to see how your beliefs can be influential.
Re: Why Go to Duke?March 7, 2009 11:05 a.m.
The reality is that Utah has fine institutions at which to receive a bachelor's degree or even a law, business or medical degree. If you wish to do advanced study in any other field, Utah is a terrible choice. More than anything I wish I could received a great advanced education in history or political science in Utah but that simply is not the case. If one wishes to strive for academic excellence there are very few options in Utah which has mediocre programs in most fields. Do you really want kids in Utah taught by individuals who received a mediocre education in their field?? You should want the best for Utah. For the moment, at least, that means professors who receive their advanced education outside of Utah.
ReasonerMarch 7, 2009 10:57 a.m.
The fact that America elected a non-qualified person to be president may well prove to be disastrous in the end. The election of Obama is not a valid reason to think that now every job no longer requires qualifications. If Holland can pull it off,good for him but no one should be surprised if there are many missteps along the way, and if, in the end, he should have waited to get some real experience before appyling for the top job at a university.
RE: Benson and HollandMarch 7, 2009 10:56 a.m.
Hey thanks for giving us a chance to show you that these guys are the most qualified. It is fortunate for all those associated with UVU and SUU that a committee of qualified individuals was in charge of the hiring process rather than you.
Both Holland and Benson had acquired the academic pedigree to lead in their respective positions. They have fewer years experience than some of the other candidates that were considered, it is true.
But I would challenge you to tell me why quantity of experience should matter more than vision, energy and passion? Only the truly inept whose only qualification is the amount of time they've done something rather than the skill with which they have done it worry about experience to this degree. Real institutions that have an eye on the future will always prize personal attributes of the individual more than the quantity of years s/he has spent at a given task.
This young university needs a young and vibrant leader and it has found one in Matt Holland.
So there you go, I hope that answers your question.
Re: Concerned UVU StudentMarch 7, 2009 10:41 a.m.
Your concerns are legitimate, but you must understand that you've misinterpreted what "putting the brakes on" means. UVU has expanded at a very rapid rate. That means that its degree programs are a mile wide and an inch deep. Most bachelors degrees barely have the faculty to sustain them and an overly large percentage of the faculty lack PhDs. He is not saying that UVU will be frozen in time just as it is, he's saying that the university will focus on strengthening the programs already in place - it is not enough to offer bachelors degrees, they need to be excellent degrees. He is choosing to focus on quality over quantity. UVU will still expand program offerings, etc., but now the focus will be on strengthening existing programs and growing at a stable and sustainable rate.
Mindless uncontrolled growth is a good definition of cancer, it is not a viable operating plan for a university.
Re: why go to DukeMarch 7, 2009 10:32 a.m.
I don't see anything wrong with expanding our educational backgrounds outside of Utah or any other States we live in. I'm not saying that higher education in Utah is not world class. Matt Holland is going to do just fine at UVU.
AnonymousMarch 7, 2009 10:32 a.m.
what a joke.
Another Concerned UVU StudentMarch 7, 2009 10:25 a.m.
This is to 'A Concerned UVU Student'. No problem, I'm voicing my opinion, but in support of President Holland. Your ideas are ludicrous. Yes, times are difficult and UVU is growing and developing, but I think that President Holland is the best man for the job. I don't know the guy, but I've heard great things about him. You make me laugh, no offense. He's going to break our growth? That's hilarious. How can you say such a thing, especially when you don't know him? My sister had him as a professor at BYU, and she liked him. BYU students are allowed to speak freely, I don't know why you like to spout such nonsense. Sure, it's LDS dominant and pretty conservative, but get over it. It's a private university also. Do you go to BYU? Obviously not, since you're at UVU. Speak our minds? You must mean that UVU is much more liberal than BYU. That is true. It's sad, but true. I think President Holland will do a fantastic job as our president. I'm SPEAKING OUT just to let the other UVU student know.
pedigreeMarch 7, 2009 10:10 a.m.
Well, Holland has the pedigree, fo sho. His dad was the best president BYU ever had. No disrespect to the other presidents, but Holland had personality, charisma, charm, intelligence, delivery, and utter sincerity in his days at the helm of the Y. If Holland the Younger has only a fraction of what his father brought to BYU, so much the better for UVU.
Best wishes.
an excited UVU studentMarch 7, 2009 10:02 a.m.
Quit complaining. You say that he has no experience, Obama has no experience and yet he is President. I also see that people didn't comment on the past presidents' religions and yet they're commenting on his? That's really unfair. I'm pretty excited for President Holland. He seems to be a great guy. I'm only here at UVU for another year or so; however, I'm glad UVU chose him. The reason why people leave Utah for other schools is because the other schools tend to have higher credentials and reputation than Utah schools, especially UVU.
Why Duke?March 7, 2009 9:40 a.m.
Why go to Duke? Or any other university outside of Utah? Well... like it or not, Utah universities are NOT at the top of the heap in terms of academic standards, research standards, and (even) football! People who go to another university and return with a passion of education in Utah have merely seen what education can really be and want to raise Utah to similar levels.
Having sat on many search/screen committees at the University of Wisconsin, I must say that the search committees usually get it right, but the decision makers (who act on the committee's recommendations) sometimes don't (because they didn't agree with my top choice!) Nevertheless, the top candidates are all very qualified. If not, the search is scrubbed and started over again.
Give Pres. Holland a chance.
Whatever!March 7, 2009 9:14 a.m.
It is okay for the country to vote into office a President who has NO experience to run our nation, but when it comes to running a university you want the most qualified, experienced candidate. If you are willing to take a chance on Obama, you should be willing to take a chance on Holland. Personally, I think Holland will do a much better job than Obama at their respective jobs any day!
Benson and Holland, what a jokeMarch 7, 2009 9:02 a.m.
These men are good men, but NOT qualified for the leadership positions they've been hired for. This is just crazy. The church is getting itself into places it should just stay out of, before it gets itself into trouble.
Show me that these guys were the BEST candidates for the job... didn't think so
seems to meMarch 7, 2009 8:28 a.m.
Someone who knows how to negotiate political machinations would seem to have a crucial ability in leading a state-funded university.
AnonymousMarch 7, 2009 8:20 a.m.
I'm sure all three of the candidates would have been good.
One of the main jobs of a state university president is to get money from the legislature. Given our state legislature, who better for the job than someone well-connected with the Republican party and the predominant religion?
AnonymousMarch 7, 2009 6:39 a.m.
As a UVU grad I am pleased with this pick. This is a wonderful university which provided me succesful orientation to my current career. Good luck, Dr. Holland.
Sis in TXMarch 7, 2009 5:59 a.m.
Congratulations to Dr. Holland and his family. His credentials in this article were impressive. I have confidence in the people who interviewed the other 36 applicants. And I am sure there were other equally wonderful candidates but this is who they chose. They were in the position to make that determination. We have to respect their decision. I for one am glad that we had so many fine people to choose from. Dr. Holland must have been superior though, thus the choice. In these economic times and with the challenges faced by our young people to be able to attend such a University...we need to think and speak positively about Dr. Holland and pray for him to lead with integrity. He is walking into quite a difficult job. I wish him all the very best and will be asking for divine help for him. There is oposition in all things, thus, we cannot get too upset or worry about the nay sayers. It's ok...I believe Dr. Holland is ready to walk the talk.
A Concerned UVU StudentMarch 7, 2009 2:54 a.m.
I am terribly, terribly disappointed by the pick. At a delicate time when our university is growing rapidly and times are difficult, the Board of Regents selects a man, who in his own words, wants to put the brakes on the growth and development of the school. We have award-winning art, dance, and theatre programs, sciences that need desperate funding and a new building, talented writers in the English programs, budding young CEOs in the business department, and a capable, enthusiastic student body that wants to see their futures realized. Rather than brake our growth, is it really that you want to *break* our growth and success?
I hope all my fellow students and their parents and friends will join in voicing their opinion over the future of our school. If you want to see a bright future, if you want to make and be part of that bright future, SPEAK OUT. At BYU people may not be able to speak their minds freely, but we at UVU do.
why go to Duke?March 7, 2009 1:23 a.m.
I'm perplexed that so many good Utahns leave Utah for grad school and then come back here with a "passion for education in Utah"-----why did you ever leave Utah if you love education in this state? Did you leave Utah to get away from family? That's an okay answer if that is reason. It makes me sick that people have to go to Yale or University of Chicago or Oxford in order to get "a better experience" and then come back here to Utah to teach the rest of us about the "real world." I think our world is a little like the pharisees and sadducees in that we worship the PH.D.----and we know we have to earn it outside of Zion in order for it to "matter."
But I don't have an idea to replace the system we all find ourselves in: a culture that is always learning and, hopefully, someday will lead us to the truth. I shouldn't be cynical I know, I know there are a lot of good faculty and students at UVU and I think the university has a great future.
Good guyMarch 7, 2009 12:41 a.m.
I'm going to be straight up honest and say I hated his class. Seriously how anyone could be that interested in Plato and Aristotle is beyond me, but the GUY IS AMAZING.
I mean I actually almost cared about what he was teaching even though it was the most boring stuff I have ever studied. He is extremely intelligent and relates very well and I have not doubt he will be a great president of that university even without a lot of leadership experience.
Don't knock on someone you don't know! Resumes don't tell the whole story or even most of the story of who we are and what we are capable of.
SkippyMarch 7, 2009 12:34 a.m.
Way to go Matt! We are really proud of you. From the physical plant office from your summer high school working days.
AnonymousMarch 6, 2009 11:06 p.m.
I think Nice Pick is talking about Mike Benson at SUU. He has transformed that place although there were some who questioned his credentials just like Holland's. Give him a chance and I'll but Holland will take UVU to a new level just like Benson has done in Cedar. These two are the future of higher ed in Utah.
Nice PickMarch 6, 2009 10:37 p.m.
I attended another state university. I remember when the time came to pick our new president, a lot of the same things were said about the man who was selected. He was a man of vision, student oriented, a thinker and driven. I watched as our new president took over and made our university better then ever. I'm sure President Holland will have the same ability. It takes more then a resume to make a president of a university. I applaud the Board of Regents. Best wishes to President Holland.
John Pack LambertMarch 6, 2009 9:48 p.m.
Matthew S. Holland has been described as "A raising star in the field of American political thought". He is a thinker, an academic researcher and an author. He can give UVU what it needs to be a real university, academic integrity.
Future Grand for UVUMarch 6, 2009 9:05 p.m.
Today I sat on an unofficial committee to interview him and the other two candidates. I went into the interview VERY skeptical about Matt feeling the same way many have expressed here. I came away impressed in the way he connected with the 20+ people in the room. I have confidence that he will do a great job communicating to the world what UVU is about. I think he will be a great face for UVU. Behind him are great people with lots of experience that will move the academic mission forward. I am sure he will grow up with UVU as UVU is in the process of carving out its unique University mission. One of the key points of the UVU mission is being student centered. He shares the student focused teaching institution that UVU is. I look forward to what lies ahead for this great institution.
Re: stephen IMarch 6, 2009 8:51 p.m.
I seemed to recalled a former President of the University of Utah by the name of Dr. Machen who has a DDS who now is a President of the University of Florida. I rest my case.
Age?March 6, 2009 8:37 p.m.
His dad was even younger, 39, when named BYU President.
From in and outMarch 6, 2009 8:15 p.m.
I used to teach at UVU and BYU. Now, I am teaching in Texas and working with Baylor and NASA. I've met many Presidents. They come from varying walks of life. Let Dr. Holland lead the university for awhile and then, determine if this State run university is going where the taxpayers have determined its course. A university can best be described as a "city-state" type institution with enormous branches of organizations, people, and needs. The best leaders, many times, are those with vision, clarity of that vision, the ability to inspire, motivate, keep the institution viable and thriving. Give the man a chance, support the cause of education in Utah and at UVU. Please be fair before your start throwing the bombs to destroy him or the institution's respect as a serious educational place of excellence.
Major University?March 6, 2009 8:11 p.m.
UVU is not a "major" university. No Doctorate degrees, only 2 Master's degrees. It's more like Salt Lake Community College turned into a University. Dr. Holland should be able to handle it.
Surname made it harder for himMarch 6, 2009 8:05 p.m.
As evidenced in several comments here, Holland's last name made it more difficult, not simpler, for him to be selected to the post.
He is clearly very well qualified from his Duke PhD to his experience working with the Governor and in private consulting. I cannot imagine that UVU had better options; but of course, I am sure there was the temptation to rule him out because of his father.
JM2CMarch 6, 2009 7:44 p.m.
You don't need a teacher to lead a university. You need a business person - just ask all those at UVU Wasatch that are losing their jobs due to poor money management. UVU needs someone that will put them back on track and be able to make the school a viable option again in the future. I say Good Luck to Mr. Holland. I hope he can create a great school from a mediocre one.
to A TeacherMarch 6, 2009 7:38 p.m.
Good riddance to "A Teacher". Talk about closed minded?! I am sure that you are making your decision based on cold hard facts. It is totaly objective with no previous bias.
GOOD RIDDANCE. Please post your name and status so we can follow up on your idle threat!
Ditto JoyMarch 6, 2009 7:38 p.m.
And what qualified Obama to become the most power man in the world? Oh, yeah, he was a city organizer and absent senator.
BYU ProfMarch 6, 2009 7:15 p.m.
I know many colleagues here at BYU who have directed study abroad programs and many who have had actual positions of leadership. I have no beef with Matt Holland - I-m sure he is a good guy but I do have a beef with the Board who could not find some one with actual university leadership experience. Good luck Matt and good luck UVU - you'll really need it.
AnonymousMarch 6, 2009 7:07 p.m.
It's really a sad day for UVA. Mr. Holland has ZERO experience to run a large University. Like I said in an earlier post, he has never ever even been Chair of his Dept or Dean of the College. I don't think anyone could pass a lie detector test that says he wasn't considered because of his family name or church connections. That being said, I wish him all the best. Running a large state University that has to scrape for its share of the funding is much different than being a lowly Associate Professor in a Department. He'll learn quickly, I'm sure.
John S.March 6, 2009 6:51 p.m.
Excellent choice! This will be great for UVU. I went to BYU. At the time UVU was very small. Now it has as many students as BYU did when I attended. Congratulations to all. UVU and BYU complement each other nicely by providing a quality education in a conservative environment where religion is encouraged not discouraged. On a side note, I attended BYU when Matthew's father was President. I presume that running a University may come naturally to Matthew since he spent a lot of time watching his father. President Jeffrey Holland's crowning achievement during those times was establishing the Jerusalem center despite the many obstacles and negotiations required.
Robert JonesMarch 6, 2009 6:47 p.m.
Awesome guy!
I have enjoyed interviewing him today; and getting to know him a little bit. UVU has a cherished history of wonderful Presidents; and Mr. Holland will certainly be an inpirational addition to the legacy created by his predecessors. I look forward to getting to know him more.
Robert M. Jones
Photographer/Newswriter-UVU Review
JOANNEMarch 6, 2009 6:31 p.m.
Pretty RidiculousMarch 6, 2009 6:29 p.m.
When someone is hired they are not hired for having the best looking resume. If the Board hired on that criteria you wind up looking like the New York Yankees, tons of resume, but not winners. Instead, some people know talent when they see it and decide to hire accordingly.
His father has nothing to do with it. The Board has a reputation also, they are not going to hire someone because of their father, especially when the father is not going to help them keep their jobs or positions. They hire the people they think will do the best, because that person will ensure them the most job security. They obviously believed that President Holland promised the most for the future. This can be determined by gut feelings, interviews, track record of success. Resume is not the only thing that determines the potential success of a President. After all, we do have Obama in the oval office!
Leadership and people skills are the necessary job qualifications for a President. He has these in spades. He could end up being horrible, but nothing about him or his resume says he will be worse than the other applicants.
A sad loss for BYU...March 6, 2009 6:17 p.m.
But a big gain for UVU.
Dr. Holland is a fantastic professor who I'm sure will do UVU a great service.
UVU AdmirerMarch 6, 2009 5:26 p.m.
UVU's major need over the next few years is to rally the community and secure private donor support. In other words, the school needs someone to do the PR thing exceptionally well. The Regents hit a home run with this selection. Matt Holland is articulate and inspiring. He will share a vision of UVU's future that will ignite our alumni and friends and attract the community to UVU. Thanks, Regents!
AnonymousMarch 6, 2009 5:24 p.m.
Dr. Holland has been one of my favorite professors at BYU. I'm confident that he will be a fabulous president at UVU. Anyone who actually knows Dr. Holland knows that he wasn't chosen because his father. He is a great leader who has the interest of his students at heart. We will miss him at BYU. Good luck, Dr. Holland!
Reality checkMarch 6, 2009 5:16 p.m.
Check out the comments in the other SLC newspaper for a reality check people. Everyone commenting here lives in dreamland. This "associate professor" (not even a full fledged professor yet) may be a great teacher but he does not have the experience to lead a university.
mom of fiveMarch 6, 2009 5:11 p.m.
I actually personally know Kim Cameron and Jack Christianson, and they would both have made great presidents. I don't know Mr. Holland, but I'm sure that he will be a great president. I feel they were all very worthy and qualified candidates. I don't know why everyone feels like they have to be so mean.
DKMarch 6, 2009 5:11 p.m.
My guess is that Holland will do well despite those evidenced here who would do him in from the beginning. Some people have to start on a downer no matter what--I feel sorry for them--must be a heavy burden to carry so much spite. Still only time will tell. If he turns out to be as good a president as I expect he will, what I don't expect is for anyone of the critics here to come back and retract their venomous, really mean-spirited words. Oh, and of course there will always be those who have to find some link to the "nefarious" dealings of the LDS Church if they can find even the most tenuous link--but, believe me, that IS "only in Utah."
AnonymousMarch 6, 2009 5:01 p.m.
I never comment on news articles but have have to say something now. THe last two presidents of UVU were from out side of the state of Utah and NON MORMAN. They both did a fantastic job. I am sure that Matt Holland will be great to. Church membership is never a criteria in sellection of a employee of UVU the question is not even asked.
Religion not factorMarch 6, 2009 4:55 p.m.
Holland's religion is not the issue. The issue is that his experience is either being downplayed by the media or the regents are taking a major risk on him. He may turn out to be a great president, but his experience now is very minimal. BYU is not run like UVU when it comes to funding. Working for Mike Leavitt is not leading a university. I'll give him a chance, but he needs to get rid of my doubts on his inexperience quickly.
Embarrassment?March 6, 2009 4:36 p.m.
I'm sorry, but do you ever notice how many 1st comments to articles where a Mormon is involved state "only in Utah"? Such people should leave Utah and see how things are done in other places, I guess. I think President Holland has Utah's and UVU's best interest at heart--unlike some of the past presidents.
J MilMarch 6, 2009 4:21 p.m.
I don't think anyone who wasn't involved in the interviews and hiring process has any ground to say that he isn't as qualified as the other choices. That's why they do interviews and not just look at resumes. That's all we have to go on is what we know of their resumes. Those who made the choice has much more than that.
TaylorMarch 6, 2009 4:12 p.m.
Hope he remains as president of UVU for a long time. Finally, a president with some decent values, that even reflect values of the citizens of the state. His dad did an excellent job as BYU president. He has more than enough qualifications, and I'm overjoyed (and surprised) that finally we have a local person as president, qualified, and not somebody with a new england agenda!
Prove itMarch 6, 2009 4:10 p.m.
Prove that he's a "good ol' boy." Having grown up around "good ol' boys," I know them a mile off. Matthew Holland is not one and never will be. This is spectacular news for UVU and for Utah Valley.
ToddMarch 6, 2009 4:07 p.m.
Yale>Duke, Cameron's academic work (publishing)>Holland, Cameron's administrative experience>Holland, Cameron's NAME
UVU Grad in St. LouisMarch 6, 2009 4:07 p.m.
What a great day for UVU!! I received my AS degree from UVSC in 1997, and have followed the progress of the school closely over the years. I believe that Dr. Holland is the perfect choice to lead UVU into its very bright future. He has a passion, energy, and enthusiasm that will greatly benefit the UVU community. He also has the wisdom, intelligence, and vision to meet the needs of this rising university. Most of all, he cares deeply about people. The students of UVU are in great hands. Once again, great choice! Go Wolverines!!!!!
butterflyMarch 6, 2009 4:05 p.m.
well it has been a long time in waiting for a new president
i think that prresident holland will do a great job i am excited
it is a great choice exciting.
Not Fair to HollandMarch 6, 2009 4:03 p.m.
The naysayers for Holland as the choice do a disservice when they know nothing about the man, his qualifications. He deserves to rise or fall on his own merits, and obviously, he was thought of as being qaulified.
WowMarch 6, 2009 3:58 p.m.
Three weak candidates...and the winner is the weakest of the three. The Regents never seem to amaze.
Go UVUMarch 6, 2009 3:52 p.m.
Great choice! I attended the announcement today and was really impressed with Mr. Holland. I think he will bring a great deal of academic integrity, enthusiasm, and school spirit to UVU.
JHMarch 6, 2009 3:33 p.m.
Congrats Dr. H!
AlexMarch 6, 2009 3:32 p.m.
Good pick
stephen l.March 6, 2009 3:32 p.m.
This guy is not qualified to be the president of a major institution. He has a PhD in poli sci and has just been a teacher at the Y. The board picked him because of his dad. It is sad because the other two candidates where more qualified. I guess he will keep UVU on the straight and narrow though.
Luke PetersonMarch 6, 2009 3:27 p.m.
Congratultions Dr. Holland! This is terrific news for UVU!
UVU Grad in St. LouisMarch 6, 2009 3:26 p.m.
What a great choice for UVU!! I received my AS degree from UVSC in 1997 and have watched the progress of the school for many years. Matt Holland will do a fantastic job leading UVU to new heights. He brings a passion, energy, and enthusiasm that is infectious. He also posseses the wisdom and intelligence to lead the university in the right direction. Most of all, he cares about people. He will do what is right for the students of UVU. Once again, great choice!! Congratulations to you Matt!
Ned HillMarch 6, 2009 3:24 p.m.
Matt Holland will be a great president of UVU. I commend the Board of Regents for their choice. While he will certainly face many challenges in these troubled times, he brings optimism, vigor and intelligence to the task. I commend him to all concerned and offer him my full support.
UVU AlumnusMarch 6, 2009 3:19 p.m.
What a fabulous choice! So much potential at UVU, and a President who can help that potential become a reality.
Dr. Holland has a proven track record in academia, and a tremendous enthusiasm and love for students.
Can't wait for that donation request from UVU -- sign me up for a big donation!
Thank you Regents!
AlanMarch 6, 2009 3:17 p.m.
The regents have no shame.
Michael Benson, SUUMarch 6, 2009 3:16 p.m.
Good for Matt and his family and great for UVU! I have known Matt since our undergrad days together at BYU and I have every confidence he will be a superb president. Utah Valley has no idea what they're in for with Matt's energy, enthusiasm, and vision. I wish him, his wife, and kids the very best and look forward to working together on behalf of Utah's students.
CougarKeithMarch 6, 2009 3:15 p.m.
In 20 years UVU will be an archrival to BYU in Basketball, and many other sports, and perhaps rent the stadium for football games??? Look out, here comes the WOlverines!
Embarrassment for UtahMarch 6, 2009 3:14 p.m.
The state of Utah should be embarrassed today for the good old boy network is on full display. Rather than selecting a president based upon merit the regents went for cronyism. Only in Utah would the board of regents be so shameless as to elevate someone with no leadership experience from associate professor to president to lead a 20,000+ student university. I'm sure he is a good guy and will do just fine in the position, but the point is that the most qualified and able person did not get the job! Shame!!


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A weekend filled with love
The first wedding we attended was T & G's which was held in Terara (about 2 hours drive from Sydney) on Friday afternoon. It was kind of a hassle having to trek out of Sydney but boy oh boy was the venue amazing! It was held at a private estate with the most stunning grounds but sadly I didn't take any good shots but trust me it was spectacular. The whole wedding was just absolutely BEAUTIFUL. The vintage theme was perfect and every last detail was utter perfection!
A short civil ceremony was followed by canapes in the garden while the happy couple took photos. Such a fantastic idea and the food was so yummy!
Table with their wishing well and gorgeous chandelier lights and flowers.
The amazing marquee and the gorgeous vintage settings. LOVE ♥ If D and I were going to have our reception Western style I would so want it to be like this!
How freaking gorgeous huh??!!!!
The gorgeous table setting! No pics of the food as I was the only female on the table and the boys literally WOLFED the food down haha. It was soooooo yummy though!
The second wedding was of D's childhood friend H and P on Saturday. They had a beautiful church ceremony which was very emotional and there wasn't a dry eye in the church.
But it wasn't all emotional as they followed the ceremony with a rocking reception. I didn't take many photos unfortunately because we were having WAY too much fun partying! The dance floor went OFF by the end of the night!
The food!
Both weddings had photobooths so of course D and I had to get in on the fun! We are SO having a photobooth at our wedding next year xp
I haven't had such a fun time in a very long while! Both weddings were amazing and so much fun. I wish both happy couples all the best ^__^
I hope you all had a fabulous weekend =) As planning for our wedding comes along, expect to see some wedding related posts! Never fear though as my blog won't turn into a wedding blog ok! Thanks for looking as always =)
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looks like a lovely wedding ^^ weather was great!! saw your pictures on instagram :D so cute with your bf xD!ReplyDeleteReplies
They were both such lovely weddings! They were really lucky the weather was so nice as it was supposed to rain both days. Awww thanks Elisa x)Delete
So gorgeous! Looks like you had a blast Chelle :)ReplyDelete
We both had an awesome time thank you Gianna!! I just love weddings hehe.Delete
The weddings both looked so amazing! I love the Photobooth pictures of you and your fiancé. Lots of well wishes to both the happy couples! xoxoReplyDeleteReplies
I just hope our wedding is as much fun! Seriously I had so much fun this weekend. Hehe thanks lovely Emily! I desperately want a photobooth at our wedding lol.Delete
Aaaaa LOVE this post sweety! How cute do you & D look in the pics? A photobooth is an AMAZE idea! Glad you had a lovely time hun, bet you can't wait to get started on yours!! :DReplyDelete
Love Aysh xoxoReplies
Awwwwww *blush* you are so sweet lovely! D doesn't really like taking photos so I had to drag him to take the pics HAHA.Delete
Super excited to get into really planning for our wedding yep! Slowly planning but taking it easy.. I refuse to stress and be a bridezilla!
wow! these sound amazing!ReplyDelete
I haven't been at many weddings in my life but they were all boring :( :(Replies
That's so disappointing that the weddings you've been to have been boring Alice =( Weddings can be lots of fun!Delete
love the wedding theme of the first! really elegant! what would yours be? hint? :)ReplyDeleteReplies
It was like a wedding from a magazine seriously! So so pretty. Haven't decided exactly on a theme but it'll be modern Asian with girlie touches ;)Delete
The photobooth pics are great :) that food looks delicious, too. Btw, i have a totally random question for you that i've been meaning to ask for a while-i keep meaning to and forgetting, but you mentioning Sydney made me remember again. I was just wondering, since you live in Sydney, if you ever see any of those Sydney Funnel Web Spiders? Ive seen them on shows here and they look soo scary, I can't imagine living somewhere where you could run into one at any time.ReplyDeleteReplies
You've thrown me there - it is a bit of a random question! xp Ummmmm I have never seen one thank goodness! I think they might "live" outside of Sydney..? In more bushy areas?Delete
naaWww love is in the air. i love weddings too, getting dressed up, taking glam pics (love the photo booth idea) and dancing =) thanks for sharing these special pics.ReplyDeleteReplies
Oh me too Faye! I love getting dressed up for special occasions and seeing friends celebrate their commitment to each other =)Delete
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DENVER–Still no word from the Justice Department on Colorado's decision to legalize pot for adults, but the chairman of the state marijuana task force said Wednesday that he believes the state's sober approach will keep the feds at bay.
Jack Finlaw, co-chairman of the Amendment 64 Implementation Task Force, said the 165-page report released Wednesday shows that Colorado is taking seriously its responsibility to regulate marijuana, keep it away from children, and prevent it from leaving the state.
"I think the federal government needs to know that we are endorsing a very rigid, very strict regulatory framework," said Finlaw. "I believe if we can convince that that we are able to do all of that, they'll take the same attitude toward adult use recreational marijuana that they have toward medical marijuana."
The report, which includes 58 recommendations, was sent Wednesday to the state legislature, which has formed a joint committee to review the task force's proposals. Another copy was sent to U.S. Attorney for Colorado John Walsh to convey to Attorney General Eric Holder.
A dozen former federal drug officials have called for Holder to enforce the federal law by cracking down on Colorado and Washington efforts to legalize recreational marijuana.
Holder told the Senate Judiciary Committee last week that the department was still reviewing marijuana-legalization measures passed by voters in Colorado and Washington. Marijuana is banned under the federal Controlled Substances Act, although the Justice Department in 2009 allowed states to proceed with medical marijuana in the aftermath of voter-approved initiatives.
Given the lack of federal input, both states have moved forward with developing a regulatory framework for marijuana cultivation, distribution and sales.
The Colorado task force's recommendations include requiring companies to have common ownership "from seed to sale," while allowing only Coloradans to grow, process and sell marijuana. At the same time, the report recommends allowing out-of-state visitors to purchase marijuana, known as "marijuana tourism."
The report also calls for child-proof packaging on all types of marijuana sold, and warning labels that disclose the content of THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, as well as a ban on mass-market advertising likely to reach those under 21.
"Our expectation is they [federal officials] will look at this report and use it as a baseline to determine their next response to Colorado," said Mr. Finlaw. "I think to the extent that they haven't given us specific guidance, in some way, that is guidance. I think what we've heard from them is, they want to hear how we're going to implement Amendment 64 before they respond fully."
Mr. Finlaw said there was general agreement on most issues before the task force, which included state and local officials, law enforcement and marijuana activists. One issue left unresolved was how to define what constitutes open and public consumption of marijuana, which is prohibited under Amendment 64.
"I think half of the task force thought people should be able to smoke marijuana on their front or back porch, and the other half thought that maybe they should not be able to do that," said Mr. Finlaw, who also serves as legal counsel to Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper. "Hopefully an agreement can be reached during the legislative process."
The recommendations endorse a 15 percent excise tax on marijuana as well as a special marijuana sales tax, but the task force stopped short of deciding on a number. A working group recommended a 25 percent sales tax, but others were concerned that figure would be too high and "might allow a black market to persist," said Mr. Finlaw.
Amendment 64 requires the legislature to enact regulations on recreational marijuana by July 1. The state is scheduled to begin issuing licenses for marijuana grow and retail licenses Oct. 1.
Barbara Brohl, executive director of the Colorado Department of Revenue, said the recommendations give "first dibs" on licenses to current medical-marijuana businesses. Decisions such as whether to allow marijuana social clubs would be left to local jurisdictions.
"I see this as a gift to the legislature, and fortunately, I think they see this that way as well," said Mr. Finlaw.


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Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock says Liverpool will never win anything under Rafa Benitez.
Warnock told the People: "Benitez bugs me the most. He showed a lack of respect because Fulham were the worst team in the league and weren't going to get another point. I couldn't believe that Liverpool team, there were two players on the teamsheet we'd never even heard of.
"He'll never win anything else now Benitez, that's his lot. I don't feel anything for him now. What goes around, comes around. I've no sympathy at all and never will have."


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SKF India reports strong performance for the first quarter
2006 April 28, 10:01 CET
Mumbai, April 27, 2006: The Board of Directors of SKF India Limited, India's leading bearing manufacturing and engineering services company, today approved the Unaudited Financial Results for the quarter ended March 31, 2006.
The financial highlights are given below in comparison to last year:
- Net sales for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 rose to Rs 2959.3 million (1699.0). This is a growth of 74% for first quarter. On a comparable basis, the growth for the quarter, excluding additional sales due to implementation of Direct Customer Delivery model (DCD) was 22%.
- The Profit before tax (PBT) for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 amounted to Rs.329.4 million (227.8).
- Net profit for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 was Rs.225.2 million (140.1).
- Earnings per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 was Rs.4.3 (2.7).
"The Direct Customer Delivery (DCD) model is in place and we are now servingour customers, both for our domestic and imported products, through a single window approach. The benefit of this model is that it enables our customers to source all their requirements through one agency, thereby considerably enhancing their relationship experience with SKF. Our growth in the first quarter has been strong and continues to outpace the growth in our industry. Our financial performance during the quarter has also been solid and the margins reflect the mix of the domestic and DCD business. Going forward, the market environment for this year looks positive." said Rakesh Makhija, Managing Director, SKF India Ltd.