They may be incompetent. But the bigger problem is their social agenda (diversity, etc.) have a higher priority than commitment to excellence. It's become the prime mover in their decision making. Do you think the current culture will allow the AD to be independent? DO you think a strong, competent AD, won't jump ship at the first opportunity if forced to make decisions on that basis? Didn't we already lose 2 ADs (Hocutt and Eichorst)? Who knows the real reason the left. But the opportunity to "return home" or "work for their alma maters" certainly gave them a graceful, dignified out.