KSU Chancellor

diplomatic cooperative pragmatic authoritative

The KSU Chancellor leads the university through the aftermath of a deadly pipe-bombing, coordinating memorial logistics with President Bartlet's White House staff. Present with the President in Iowa, the Chancellor fields calls from Governor Ritchie's team and negotiates seating, press access, and event focus to honor slain students and grieving families. This role demands balancing administrative control, political accommodation, and sensitivity amid national scrutiny.

2 appearances

Also known as: Chancellor

KSU Chancellor's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

2 moments

S4E3 · College Kids

Briefing and Personal Alarm: Bombing Ties, Aide Vetting, Bartlet's Reach for Family

Off-stage but portrayed as diplomatically cautious.

The KSU Chancellor is referenced as coordinating the memorial and as the contact for Governor Ritchie's request; not in the room but functionally important to memorial logistics.

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S4E3 · College Kids

Controlling the Narrative: Memorial, Misinformation, and Moral Risk

Positioned between campus needs and political pressure; likely cautious and cooperative.

Mentioned as the White House's local interlocutor in Iowa: the Chancellor has been contacted about memorial arrangements and is negotiating with Ritchie's team; staff plan to restrict press access per …

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