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Since current Dean of the Faculty Jeremy R. Knowles announced his resignation last month, some Faculty have speculated that Summers will select a humanist to provide balance to an administration led by Summer—an economist—and Provost Steven E. Hyman—a neuroscientist.
Summers is expected to make his decision by the end of June, when Knowles will officially end his 11-year tenure as dean.
But according to Dean of the Faculty Jeremy R. Knowles, the appointment handbook merely suggests guidelines for department chairs.
Dean of the Faculty Jeremy R. Knowles dramatically shaped the experience of Harvard’s undergraduates during his 11 years in office. He accomplished many of his goals, but there are many challenges still ahead for his successor. Summers should find an individual who is knowledgeable in the areas...
While it is expected that a successor will be chosen by July, Knowles has said he will remain in his position until a new dean is named.