Quotes by John Peters

“When we speak of the higher education community, its not just an expression, ... We really are a community of learners, and we take care of each other. The administrative difficulties presented by last-minute, mid-semester, interstate transfers pale in comparison to the utter devastation from which these college students have just escaped.”

“Virtually anyone who gets one cant stop touching it -- it becomes a major item in your life. Its a dangerous thing.”

“Its never been like that in the 25 years Ive been in the business.”

“Prof. Van Cromphout was a man who reminds us all why we are in the business of education, ... Over nearly four decades of service to NIU, he demonstrated a profound commitment to higher education.”

“Hes the only provost I know who had to ask students how to do laundry, ... Hes really proud [he lived with students] and so am I. He had a good feel for the students.”

“He just loves universities and is enthusiastic about what we do with our students and our faculty, ... He beams every time a student wins an award or a faculty member has a significant publication or research grant or teaching award. In my way of thinking, he represents the best in American higher education.”

“[Provost] is one of the most important positions at the university for students and faculty, ... The provost sets the academic standards. I just feel so fortunate that I was able to attract someone of Ivans caliber and experience here. Hes been very good for NIU.”

“I valued the support that I had, ... Its kind of a personal choice because you work closely with the individual. I was very fortunate to find someone with a lot of experience.”

“Im very pleased that his joining my office will permit me to spend more direct time with the vice presidents and to do something Ive been longing to do for a year or so - to get more direct contact with the students,”

“sustainable, engaged, global, responsive and accountable university.”