Henry Rosovsky - Harvard introduced the now famous ad hoc system whereby a group of experts

Harvard introduced the now famous ad hoc system whereby a group of experts in the field of the faculty member to be promoted are consulted concerning the stature of that scholar. This move made the opinion within the field, rather than the clubby relationship within the department, the determining factor in the promotion of professors.

- Henry Rosovsky

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topic: Moving, Faculty Members, Fields