[8] In 1988, the west side of the Homer Babbidge Library, which had opened in 1978 and was already experiencing structural deficiencies, was wrapped in safety netting to prevent bricks from falling off the facade and injuring passersby.
[8] Starting in his second year, Casteen taught an introductory English literature class to stay in touch with his teaching roots.
More intellectual and reserved than his gregarious predecessor, John A. DiBiaggio, Casteen was an aloof and demanding, albeit effective, president.
[8] In July 1990, Casteen submitted his resignation, effective October 1990, to accept the presidency of the University of Virginia.
[8] As president of the university, Casteen advocated increasing UVA's enrollment of women, minority, and economically disadvantaged students.
He embedded himself in campus life, serving in roles such as liaison to the alumni board of relations and faculty advisor to the St. Anthony Hall Literary Society.
Since 1986, Casteen has held numerous positions as a director in business organizations, including his first for the Connecticut Bank and Trust Company and Wachovia Corporation.