The UI Chapter of the American Association of University Professors staged a survey for UI faculty, staff, students, and community members to gauge their thoughts on the four finalists to succeed Sally Mason as president.

The standout name is Ohio State University Provost Joseph Steinmetz. Virtually every respondent believed he is qualified to be president, and he ranked the most highly in every scored category (such as ability to secure funding and promote a shared vision).

About 94 percent of faculty and 76 percent of other respondents believe Tulane University Provost Michael Bernstein is qualified. Roughly 91 percent of faculty and 82 percent of others believe Oberlin College President Marvin Krislov fits the bill.

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Business consultant Bruce Harreld stands out for a different reason: virtually no one said he is qualified. He ranked the lowest by far in every scored category.

379 faculty members and 171 others provided a response. The survey asked respondents about one candidate at a time, and Harreld received the most answers.

The state Board of Regents is expected to interview and select the next president tomorrow.

The anonymous AAUP survey was informal and was created in response to concerns over the official survey, which the contracted firm Parker Executive Search conducted. The UI Faculty Council will receive the full results.