Two vastly different kinds of institutions, structurally and in purpose and mission! But, yes, the political in-fighting that is the history of public higher ed in Oregon left a wrecked-up and dysfunctional system of higher ed patched together with no larger and longer vision. Schill is trying to do what no other President has managed: to not only keep bailing water but to right the ship, repair it, and get it back on mission.