But Fineberg's longtime experience with science may prove welcome.
When searching for the 26th president of Harvard, the corporation wanted a fundraiser--and found an amazingly talented one in Rudenstine. Now, as Harvard is flush with funding from a six-year Capital Campaign, the focus will turn to something else--perhaps technology and perhaps students.
Levin said Rudenstine leaves his successor in a "very strong position."
"Harvard has so many extraordinary resources...A person of vision and imagination for how those resources might be used might be something to look for," he said.
Bok said the new president will have the opportunity to finish what Rudenstine has started--a widespread effort to unite a notoriously decentralized University.
"The new president can really concentrate on continuing President Rudenstine's effort to link the University together," Bok said.
Harvard will be the second Ivy League school to search for a new steward.
In early February, E. Gordon Gee, Brown's president, resigned to become chancellor at Vanderbilt University. Within days, Brown's chancellor had appointed a search committee and enlisted the help of a private executive search firm.
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