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While it might appear tactless to condone a Dean’s dismissal—particularly one who has resided in office for a loyal 12 years—the fact is, Nathans’ tenure in the Freshman Dean’s Office (FDO) was often marked with ineffectual and out-of-touch policies for first-year life. Of course, Nathan’s service to Harvard is to be appreciated, and for that she has our gratitude. But, her departure should be viewed as an opportunity to improve several key failings of the first-year experience?...
...will enhance the first-year experience in far more substantive ways. Nathans’ departure may be a sign that Harvard is picking up its feet and moving again in a way that has not happened for years. But as the College examines the role of the FDO and appoints a new dean of freshman, it is crucial that these issues of student advising are addressed, particularly the role of upperclassmen. If the central administration arrogantly appoints a new dean who simply toes the party line and does not speak to the concerns of first-years, the changes implemented will...
Gross said in the statement that he will begin a search for her replacement this fall but would not comment further on Nathans’ departure and what it would mean for the future of the FDO...
...Wolcowitz said last spring that shifts in advising may entail changing the FDO as it currently stands...
...still have the FDO responsible for a set of buildings, for a set of common experiences in the beginning of freshman year,” Wolcowitz said. “The question is whether they will be responsible for freshman advising...