Frances Workman’s charisma is reflected in her proven ability to win over many public constituencies to her vision of a revitalized Willard University. Al Thomas is not nearly as popular, seen as somewhat “stilted and indifferent” by faculty. He addressed internal weaknesses like removing the AAUP censure and establishing a planning system. She addressed the critical need for new revenues. Again, Willard appears to be much better off than Eastern. Did both schools need a transformational leader, and only one got one?