The following has to do with Hunter/CUNY politics involving President Raab, a lower level deal who recently resigned in anger and THE DEAN. It might not have much value for those not interested in Hunter/CUNY and/or those who are not in on the skinny. Message from Erec R. Koch to A&S faculty and staff Robert E Kulesz You forwarded this message on 7/2/2013 9:00 AM. Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 8:37 AM To: Robert E Kulesz Dear Colleagues: I write with great regret to inform you that I will no longer serve as Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences. It has been a tremendous honor and privilege to work with the talented and dedicated A&S faculty and staff during the past two years. In partnership with you, the Office of the Dean can claim some significant accomplishments: we have launched a series of successful and enriching faculty research seminars; completed a compelling strategic plan; developed effective Web-based means to publicize faculty, student, and staff news and accomplishments; devised best practices for faculty mentoring and for fostering the development of interdisciplinary programs; created travel grants for graduate students; increased the number of Hunter students who received prestigious national scholarships and fellowships; devised and implemented effective and equitable ways to submit and review faculty and staff search, equipment, and facilities requests. Most importantly, we have striven every day to fulfill our mission: namely, to help create the conditions necessary for the faculty—each of you, all of you—to thrive as researchers and teachers. I maintain abiding respect and admiration for the A&S faculty and staff. I wish you great success in all future endeavors. Best, Erec
Posted on: Tue, 02 Jul 2013 13:05:23 +0000