Anti-Asian Violence: A Précis on Differences | James Wickenden | 1 Min Read

Anti-Asian Violence: A Précis on Differences | James Wickenden | 1 Min Read

Words matter.  At the risk of stating the obvious, the source of the words also matters.  While I am appalled at the anti-Asian behavior of what I hope is an infinitesimal minority in this country, I know that my voice is not going to change behavior.  However, the voice of Lawrence Bacow, the President of Harvard might.  As a result, the following is a quote from a letter he wrote to the members of the Harvard community.  I hope that this will resonate with your values and that you will be willing to share President Bacow’s words with your colleagues.

“It has become politic to abhor the act rather than the actor, to speak of hate and violence as if they exist independently of those who perpetrate them.  People hate; people speak; people act.  Each of us must respond in both words and deeds, demonstrating the good that comes from building a community made stronger by difference.  Harvard must stand as a bulwark against hatred and bigotry.  We welcome and embrace individuals from every background because it makes us a better community, a stronger community.  An attack on any group of us is an attack on all…

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Jim Wickenden

Jim is a Principal at DRG and Founder of Wickenden Associates, an affiliate of DRG. Having been the CEO of one of the premier education executive search firms in the United States, Jim brings unparalleled experience and networks to best serve clients. With over 30 years of experience identifying and guiding Heads of Schools and other senior administrators of schools across the country, Jim approaches each search with flexibility and openness that responds to the individual needs and concerns of schools and their leaders. Before founding Wickenden Associates, Jim served as the Dean of Admissions at Princeton University and Director of Student and Alumni Affairs at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. A graduate of Tabor Academy and Princeton University, Jim holds a master’s degree in Counselor Education from Rutgers University, a master’s degree in the General Purposes of Education from Harvard University, and a doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Boston University. As a former member of eight boards of independent schools with a wide range of missions and resource levels, Jim also knows firsthand the responsibilities shouldered by today’s trustees; and knows how to guide boards through tough transition processes and on good governance practices. Jim lives in Princeton, NJ, and when he is not at the office he enjoys reading enlightening books.