Back at my office, I’m still in a bit of a tense dance with the colleagues with whom I’ve tried to press my points about what’s right for our freshmen. In November 2006 the vice provost brings in an executive coach to work individually with each of us and to improve our team dynamics. The coach is a woman named Maryellen Myers, a white Buddhist aikido master. Frankly, I look forward to helping her discern what is wrong with each of my colleagues.