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The Battle Is Over. Can Presidents and Faculty Mend Fences? 4

After presidents and faculty butt heads over unionization drives, controversial appointments and firings, or other matters, moving ahead can be tough. Old-fashioned face time and focused, fast-track plans of action help, say those who have survived such battles.

President Brian Rosenberg (left) and Professor Patrick Schmidt, at Macalester College, agree that the conflict around a union push there was lessened because of trust that had already been established between the administration and the faculty.

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The Battle Is Over. How Can Presidents and Faculty Members Mend Fences?

By Emma Kerr

A unionization push, a controversial hiring, or personality clashes can shatter relationships. But empathy, trust, and concerted effort can go a long way toward reconciliation.