“My duties as chair have simply been too great considering the obstacles I and my committee have encountered.” [Lists 5 critical examples] “Because these candidates are recognized nationally as the best in their field and have been treated poorly by UCSD, I cannot in good faith imagine that other candidates of similar stature would be willing to apply.”

Source: Lin, Jim. “Letter of Resignation.” 22 May 1989. University of California San Diego University Records, Special Collections, RSS 1000 B2 F2.