While I appreciate Matt Dickey’s interesting and candid column (“25 Personal Hoos and Boos,” 2/17/2009), his opinion on the selectivity of the University Guide Service is unfounded. In looking for new members, the Guide Service considers our own ability to give quality training. To preserve the caliber of the tours we provide on behalf of the University, we only take so many new guides per semester. Because the University enjoys a reputation as a school with excellent tours, guides take the quality of our tours very seriously. I imagine what Dickey sees as self-importance in our members is simply a deep love for a service-oriented organization and its integrity.
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