John Peters Quotations

It's never been like that in the 25 years I've been in the business.

We expect continued strength in consumer spending in 2006. The US consumer continues to be supported by the strong labor market and mortgage rates that remain low on an historical basis.

Prof. Van Cromphout was a man who reminds us all why we are in the business of education, ... Over nearly four decades of service to NIU, he demonstrated a profound commitment to higher education.

We see a strong chance of a rate hike at the June meeting. Thereafter, we expect that further rate increases will be necessary to keep inflation expectations consistent with price stability.

I'm proud of the way we competed. Our goal was to come out with energy and we kind of lost that energy in the second quarter. We got stuck on 10 points for awhile in the second quarter and that killed us.

I'm very pleased that his joining my office will permit me to spend more direct time with the vice presidents and to do something I've been longing to do for a year or so - to get more direct contact with the students,

The exposure that has resulted from our recent football success has had a profoundly positive impact on NIU. Enrollment applications soared, financial support rose and student and alumni pride and participation flourished.

Having a lesson out on the course instead of back on the driving range means we can take a look at your course management.

He just loves universities and is enthusiastic about what we do with our students and our faculty, ... He beams every time a student wins an award or a faculty member has a significant publication or research grant or teaching award. In my way of thinking, he represents the best in American higher education.

Virtually anyone who gets one can't stop touching it -- it becomes a major item in your life. It's a dangerous thing.