Here is one of the main differences between Clemson and u5s
Dec 31, 2018, 8:33 AM
BOT for each school are drastically different. This is not a slam against attorneys but you need to have a a balance of non attorneys as well.
u5c has 22 members on the BOT. Of those 22 members 12 are either lawyers or politicians or a combination of the two. Only one played football at u5c.
Clemson has 13 members on the BOT Of the 13 members only 2 are attorneys and only 1 is a retired politician. 3 of our members played football at Clemson. 2 of the members were in my fraternity and I know for a fact love CU football.
We also have 7 Trustee Emeriti 1 played baseball at Clemson. 2 of those 7 have children that either married a former football player or have grandkids on the team.
To me it is pretty clear Clemson BOT is mostly businessmen/businesswomen and people who have a tie to Clemson sports. While u5c BOT is mostly attorneys/politicians and only one with a tie to their sports.
I did very basic googling of these members from both schools so I assume this is fairly accurate.
To change the culture at u5c you have to change the BOT. I promise you that ain't changing anytime soon.