 Complete the following phrase:  Rogers wrote Francis Amasa Walker in June 1880 to offer him the Presidency. Because no alumni of MIT were of sufficient age to fill the position, most scientific leaders lacked executive experience, and few leaders shared the founders, facultys, or Corporations vision for the young technical institute, Walkers previous experience and reputation made him uniquely qualified for the position. Walker ultimately accepted in early May and was formally elected President by the MIT Corporation on May 25, 1881; however, the 