In a speech Tuesday night, President Michael Crow gave what he called his “status report” on ASU’s development under his watch. At the event, Crow called on the community for to give its feedback. “As citizens you all have to decide whether we are on the right track,” Crow said. So here is The State Press’ report card on the success of Crow’s tenure so far:

Reputation: One of the biggest challenges to the University is overcoming the images you get when you Google ASU. Photos of scantily-clad women and huge frat parties have placed us on party-school lists from The Princeton Review to Playboy, but have done little to help boost our reputation as a world-class university. Crow’s efforts to change the image, while valiant, have fallen short — too many people don’t want to let that party image go. “Call it what you will, this institution has achieved a level of recognition,” Crow said, but we’re still waiting to see a positive reputation to trickle down to students. Grade: C+

Accessibility: A major point of the New American University is making ASU accessible to any qualified student, but Crow himself isn’t that easy to get in touch with. While having nearly 70,000 students is a barrier to accessibility in itself, we question how tuned-in Crow is to the day-to-day life of students on campus. Sometimes it seems like Crow views the University as an institution instead of a group of individuals with diverse needs. As a long-term plan for growth, that’s necessary, but when it comes to students, his approach is impersonal. We applaud Crow’s willingness to address students in open forums, but few students even recognize him when he’s roaming campus. Is that our fault or his? Grade: B

Development: During Crow’s tenure, the University has grown at an incredible rate, establishing a veritable empire across the Valley of the Sun. Certainly, the school’s growth has not been without some significant hiccups — notably, the sometimes-too-frantic pace of expansion, the struggles of the satellite campuses and academic reorganizations. However, Crow-era growth has also transformed ASU into a world-class, world-ranked research university. The University has become a national leader in research and grant dollars and has established itself as the engine that powers the Phoenix metro area — something Crow deserves a great deal of credit for leading. Grade: A-

Sway: Whoever said “you can’t always get what you want” never met Michael Crow. Crow possesses a rare combination of persuasiveness, likability and genuinely good ideas that mean his opponents (the Arizona Board of Regents and state Legislature among them at times) hardly ever stand a chance. And he doesn’t only have statewide clout, Crow is a recognizable figure in Washington D.C. and known around the nation as an unstoppable force in higher education. When the state budget tanked last year, Crow maneuvered perfectly, announcing he would have to close campuses to make the cuts the Legislature required — weathering the economic storm while placing a minimal burden on students. Grade: A

Vision: Crow’s biggest strength, the New American University plan, is an admirable reimagining of the public university. His plan has made ASU the truest public university in the nation, in that it measures success on making itself available to the populace. The lack of exclusivity in admissions standards is widely used as a mark against ASU in national rankings, but under Crow’s plan, they are a badge of courage. Crow’s commitment to affordability and accessibility as necessary elements of excellence rather than a hindrance to it speaks volumes and truly sets him apart. Grade: A+

Final grade: Incomplete. While Crow’s vision is clear and his progress is substantial, the University still has a long way to go. ASU has the potential to rank among the best universities in the nation, and though we’re optimistic with Crow at the helm, its place is by no means cemented yet.