“Technical experts,” Glorious Day said.  “We need outside experts to review the student and minority report, people we can trust.”

“Curiously,” Elektra said, “Friedrich Terhorst loaded up his party with engineering types.  And Grace Jones is still a prominent mathematician.  Neither of their parties is terribly friendly to us, but both of them want a record of doing good things.  They both have members who can do this, and can suggest other names.  We need some of our people on this, too.”

“This would be an official select committee?” Michael asked.  “Lots of politicking needed to do that.”

“I was thinking,” Elektra said, “of politely asking individuals to look at pieces of the student report to see if there are holes in it.”

“Those industrial groups will also help,” Michael said.  “Those letters we saw look coordinated.”

“This will revive the old multiple colleges argument,” Glorious Day said.  “If we had multiple independent technical colleges, instead of NTC beating the drum while others march.”

“Fortunately,” Elektra said, “I know just the person to be appointed Chancellor, and clean house, assuming he is agreeable.  But I should say no more until I have asked, and probably I should not ask until the hearings are well underway.”

“Someone likely to pass Appointments?” Glorious Day asked. 

“Yes.  Even someone with strong credentials and a record of performance,” Elektra answered.  “Now, no more leading questions.  Please do tell me what progress is happening, but I am already too busy with my normal responsibilities.  Also, very soon, I have a deputation from the Other House.”

Michael and Glorious Day went on their way.