KENTUCK ART NIGHT Musicians, artists take over Kentuck’s courtyard. CULTURE PAGE 12 Wednesday, July 11, 2012 Serving the University of Alabama since 1894 Vol. 119, Issue 7 NEWS | PRESIDENT SEARCH UA to interview Texas Tech president Board could hire “They called late last night “By the very nature of a an advisory search committee and offered him to be the sole presidential search of this was formed during the follow- Bailey on the spot finalist, meaning he will get magnitude and having a can- ing weeks. “It is very likely that he the job,” TTU Chancellor Kent could be hired following didate who is head and shoul- The 23-member committee Hance said in an interview with ders above the rest at a flagship represents all facets of the uni- By Mazie Bryant the interview. News Editor KCBD, the local news station in university, it is very likely that versity, including six members Lubbock, Texas, on July 6. “He he could be hired following the of the board of trustees, nine — Kellee Reinhart Texas Tech University thought about it overnight and interview,” Reinhart said. UA administrators, five busi- president Guy Bailey is sched- called me first thing this morn- The search for a new presi- ness leaders and alumni, two uled to interview with the ing and agreed to accept.” dent began on March 5, when professors and one student, University of Alabama Board Also on July 6, the UA system ing in the Bryant Conference former UA president Robert SGA president Matt Calderone. of Trustees on Wednesday as sent out a press release, noting Center on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Witt was selected as chancel- Three months after the forma- the sole announced finalist of that Bailey had been “invited to However, Kellee Reinhart, lor of the UA system upon the tion of the committee, Bailey, a the school’s 2012 presidential interview for the presidency” spokeswoman for the UA sys- retirement of then-chancellor two-time graduate of UA, was search. It is widely speculated and detailing the specifics of the tem, believes that it is possible Malcolm Portera. Provost Judy announced as the only finalist. that he will be named as the interview, which will occur in a that Bailey will be hired on the Bonner was consequently next president. public Board of Trustees meet- spot. named interim president, and SEE BOARD PAGE 2 Texas Tech University Offi ce of the President NEWS | PRESIDENT SEARCH GO | The interview Bryant Conference What: Guy Bailey interview Center When: Wednesday at 11 a.m. Mal Moore Coleman Athletic Complex Where: Bryant Conference Coliseum Center (See map at right) Follow @TheCrimsonWhite on Twitter for updates from the Area in detail meeting, including a possible hiring announcement. VIDEOS | Who is Guy Bailey? Scan the code to the right with the QR Reader for iPhone or Android to watch YouTube videos that might shed light on the character and leadership style of a prospective successor to former University President Robert Witt. NEWS | PRESIDENT SEARCH The Daily Toreador | Matt Moffatt In crisis, president Texas Tech University president Guy Bailey serves hotdogs to students on the fi rst day of school. Bailey is the sole fi nalist candidate for the position of UA president. showed leadership After explosion, Bailey Students speak highly of Bailey made safety a priority “There was a long process that Tech president had to diversify the Texas Tech much from the way he inter- evolved out of the accident student population. acts with potential students. INSIDE By Ashley Chaffin that says a lot about his open-door policy Kayla Piers, a student “Even if someone isn’t going Managing Editor [Bailey’s] leadership. at Tech, works closely to attend Texas Tech, he wants See the CW By Katherine Owen with Bailey through the to meet them and meet their Editorial Board’s Texas Tech became the first —Taylor Eighmy Staff Reporter “President’s Select” program, parents — get to know them,” university to be investigated by a student ambassador organi- Piers said. “He has taught me opinion on the U.S. Chemical Safety Board Thirty-eight years zation. to become a better listener Bailey on Page 4 on Jan. 7, 2010, after a labora- the accident. after graduating from the “If I had to choose one word, and goal-oriented.” tory explosion left a graduate “He was one of the first folks University of Alabama, Guy I would say personable,” Piers Piers said Bailey, when student seriously injured. notified and was very engaged Bailey may have the chance to said on describing Bailey. “He under pressure, remains ratio- Taylor Eighmy, senior vice in working with local authori- return. This time, though, he has an open door policy, and nal and shows his experience. “Honestly, I have never president of research at Texas ties, emergency response folks would oversee 30,000 plus UA he really has maintained that “He’s very calm and collect- heard or felt a single negative Tech, said Guy Bailey, Tech’s and law enforcement,” Eighmy students as they seek degrees policy. I think that’s rare to ed,” she said. “If something word about Bailey. He will be president and leading can- said. “There was a long process of their own. find on a lot of campuses.” seems to be going wrong, he hard to replace,” she said. didate for the University of that evolved out of the acci- At Texas Tech University, Piers said the President’s takes it one step at a time. Texas Tech SGA President Alabama presidency, worked dent that says a lot about his students say Bailey has put Select works closely with I think that comes from the Alex Alston also spoke highly actively with both the school [Bailey’s] leadership.” an emphasis on research, Bailey, travelling with him to level of experience he has had of Bailey. and CSB in the immediate had an open-door policy recruit new students and ath- with higher education leader- and long-term aftermath of SEE EMERGENCY PAGE 14 with students and worked letes. She said she has learned ship. SEE BAILEY PAGE 14 Comparing Texas Tech and UA Total Enrollment Athletics 18 Number of Division I If Guy Bailey becomes the president at the University of Alabama, he will take 33,000 Sports Teams over leadership of a campus with a few notable similarities to his current Greek Life 17 30 32,000 employer. * 16 Diversity 25 31,000 15 Texas Tech 5% Other 5% UA 30,000 14 20 13 2% Asian 1% 29,000 15 12 28,000 5% Black 12% 11 10 27,000 UA IFC Fraternities: 27 10 18% Hispanic 2% 2008 2009 2010 2011 Texas Tech IFC Fraternities: 23 UA Texas Tech UA Panhellenic Sororities: 18 UA Enrollment Men’s: 7 Men’s: 7 68% White 80% Women’s: 8 *Undergraduate Enrollment Texas Tech Panhellenic Sororities: 11 Texas Tech Enrollment Women’s: 10 CW | Sarah Grace Moorehead ecycle thi r s p se a a p e le r Briefs ........................2 Sports .....................13 P • • • Thursday 84º/70º INSIDE WEATHER T-Storms P P r r Opinions ...................4 Puzzles ....................17 l l e e e e p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p a a today’s paper today T-Storms a a s s e e p p p p 82º/72º s s r i e h c t y e c l Culture ....................10 Classifieds ............... 17 ONLINE ON THE CALENDAR TODAY THURSDAY SATURDAY What: Crosby, Stills & Nash What: Homegrown Alabama What: Sh!ts Crucial Album Farmers Market Release Where: Tuscaloosa Amphi- theater Where: Canterbury Episcopal Where: Green Bar Church When: 7:30 p.m. When: 10 p.m. FOLLOW US ON When: 3 -6 p.m. TWITTER @THECRIMSONWHITE ON THE FRIDAY VISIT US ONLINE AT What: Banditos and Kentucky CW.UA.EDU Knife Fight GO Where: Green Bar Page 2• Wednesday, When: 10 p.m. July 11, 2012 P.O. 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Mazie Bryant Dell, Hewlett-Packard and and yet-to-be-released tracks tonight at the The Tuscaloosa show will come just before news editor SAN JOSE, Calif. — Apple Samsung have participated Tuscaloosa Amphitheater at 7:30 p.m. the release of the band’s “CSN 2012,” a CD/ [email protected] has often touted that its com- in developing the organi- The group, formed in 1968 from a com- DVD set that includes live performances and Lauren Ferguson puters and laptops achieve zation’s standards, and bination of dismembered bands, includes interviews with the members of the band culture editor “gold ratings” from the non- EPEAT’s registry of products David Crosby of The Byrds, Stephen Stills of from earlier in the year. profit organization EPEAT Buffalo Springfield and Graham Nash of The Tickets prices range from $32.25-$80 and Marquavius Burnett has long been a green pro- sports editor on its environmental reports. curement guide of sorts for Hollies.