[JesseK]

If "Dean's List" was truly a late-coming program, then perhaps there was an intrisic debate as to when to release it. My opinion is that it's better to release it now and open the opportunity to students sooner rather than later. It's still better than keeping the opportunity under wraps for another year just they have more time to plan it. That has nothing to do with 'transparency'.

I think FIRST is slowly turning the ship towards better seas. The program, the game, and the overall presentation of the message have all improved this year, IMO.