Chancellor's Office
Description
The Chancellor's Office manages administrative coordination for a campus memorial service. Governor Ritchie and C.J. contact it directly to discuss arrangements. Staff identify it as the central party handling event logistics amid concerns that Ritchie seeks to politicize the proceedings. Bartlet directs focus on grieving families, positioning the office as the key external liaison bridging White House oversight with university operations.
Event Involvements
Events with structured involvement data
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College Kids
Controlling the Narrative: Memorial, Misinformation, and Moral Risk
The Chancellor's Office functions as the administrative counterparty in Iowa: it is the locus for arranging the memorial and fielding both Ritchie's call and the White House's instructions.
Active Representation
Through reported contact and negotiation described by C.J.
Power Dynamics
Local administrative authority with discretion over event logistics; influenced by national actors and political pressure.
Institutional Impact
Functions as the practical bridge between community grief and national politics; its choices shape how the tragedy is publicly commemorated.
Organizational Goals
Arrange a dignified memorial honoring students
Manage competing requests from political actors and media
Influence Mechanisms
Control over venue and guest lists
Coordination with campus security and local authorities