Gros Louis retirement a sad moment

After 22 years as Bloomington Chancellor and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Kenneth Gros Louis retired Sunday, to do some traveling and eventually return here to teach English. Gros Louis leaves behind a legacy compared to Herman B. Wells', the father of IU.\nGros Louis' career has spanned numerous changes to the campus, many directly relating to him. Every single campus administrator these past 22 years was appointed by Gros Louis, which truly shapes how the University reaches out to its students and community. Gros Louis has also been behind several different initiatives here on campus, including the creation of the Asian Culture Center and the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered Support Center. He was also at the center of the debate around the Responsibility Centered Management budgeting system, which regulates how much money is given to each school, trying to soothe upset faculty members, explaining the benefits of the system. \n For all his work and initiatives, Gros Louis will probably be remembered more for his personality. Known throughout campus as a good, caring man who always wanted to talk with anyone, whether it be students or faculty members. There is not a single person that has walked away from a meeting with Gros Louis without feeling like they were just in the presence of a great man. Gros Louis often served as an example to faculty and administration members when reaching out to students.\n Sharon Brehm takes over Gros Louis' position as Chancellor here at IU, and she has some big shoes to fill. Yet Gros Louis believes that she can do it. In an earlier story in the IDS, Gros Louis said "I really am ready to retire and am delighted that Sharon has been the person chosen." With Gros Louis' stamp of approval, she must be given the chance to prove herself. \nGros Louis leaves this University having made decisions that have shaped the University more than anyone since Wells. Farewell to you, Kenneth Gros Louis. The University is a better place for having known you.