New start
Boschini has a lot to live up to

The selection of Victor Boschini Jr. Thursday as the 10th chancellor in the university’s history brought an end to months of speculation over who would succeed Michael Ferrari when he leaves in June. With a shroud of secrecy surrounding the selection process, getting any information on candidates was near impossible.

Now that the dust has settled around the quick developments, we’d like to share our hopes for the new chancellor.

Boschini will likely get a honeymoon period as he adjusts to his new position. He will inherit the job right after several university construction projects have finished and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools reaccredidation process is over.

Of course, several tests are ahead for the university. We face a revision of core classes, discussion of an honor code and, at a time of economic decline, fund-raising challenges. Boschini will inherit a full-plate.

Now that a decision has been made, it’s time to move forward as a new university with a new leader.

We hope Boschini puts a personal stamp on the job, while retaining the accessibility and openness of Ferrari.

The university needs someone who can take the reins with authority, while retaining the counsel of those who have been at TCU for years.

We hope Boschini rises to the challenge.