Q: Chicago is perceived to be a highly academic school given the number of Nobel Laureates on the faculty. Is the school trying to change or reinforce this image, and how?
Martin: Very good question. First, I would say that we're not seeking to change our image in any major way. We are both humbled and proud to be part of an institution that highly values the search for truth and the constant debating of issues. Furthermore, we believe our program helps students learn not only the "what" of business practice, but, perhaps more important, the "why."
Our admissions recruiting messages incorporate this information, which we believe sets the GSB in a very unique and special place with respect to graduate business education. So we just want to reinforce what is already true about our school.
Q: Scott, is there anything you haven't liked so far in B-school? Any changes you would like to see?
Anderson: Sometimes, I think there could be more interaction with the students from the other graduate programs at Chicago, but I can also look at this as a sign of how good the community within the GSB is -- that I don't need to look outside. Overall, though, I think balance is better, so more interaction with the rest of the school would be nice. Also, a few classes could add in real-world examples, instead of just being theory. But again, that's personal preference -- I'm an example kind of guy.
Overall, I've loved the experience, and when I've had a complaint, I've known that with a little initiative, I could take some steps to solve the problem.
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