Jane has totally f&cked up support, dismantled enthusiasm, and left an unworkable organizational structure behind where an AD reports to a Finance VP who is simply doing his job saying 'this is it, no flexibility'. that is the state of things.
1) There will be a new President. If it is Jane2, it's all over, we are hosed beyond hosed
2) Then the new President hopefully gets rid of this hair-brained org change that put a buffer between her and the AD
3) Then, and only then, can anything of substance change
sorry, complain at will if you want. I would suggest to SUGGEST to Smitheran what you would like to see, and offer to help (in whatever manner can be productive) in the meantime. complaining about Smitherin right now won't accomplish squat giving the impending President change that should have happened in 2018 or 2019.
sorry, just that Jane is 77 years old, she came to Long Beach and started her 'lectures', and proceeded to alienated the alumni/boosters, then the students. She's not a leader, never was
Hopefully we get a leader with some savvy and enthusiasm about Athletics. 
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Our administrative director has not been effective in supporting the department. Staff members are not performing their duties adequately. Event promotion has been virtually nonexistent. For instance, this week’s team fundraisers, events, other schools promoting a week ago, and our department’s event the day before with minimal outreach. In event activities, there is a lack of creative thinking. The excuse given is that the director’s hands are tied. However, it is the small, low-cost initiatives that make a significant difference. This is not about personal connections; it is about overseeing and leading the department with strong ideas and direction.
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