In this interview Sascha Friesike presents his vision about changing academic structures. questions the fanatical fixation on “excellence” and promotes more freedom of research greater plurality in careers. Furthermore, he hopes for a landscape which “impact” is understood as ideas that really matter not perpetuation perverse metrics. He argues researchers should be supported prioritizing shari...

• WILLARD P. GINGERICH, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs • KENNETH SUMNER, Ph.D., Acting Associate Provost for Academic Affairs • JOANNE COTE-BONANNO, Ph.D., Associate Provost for Academic Programs and Assessment • JAMES GERMAN, Ph.D., Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education • NICOLA SULLIVAN, M.B.A., Director of Administration • MARY COLON, M.A., Director, Academic ...