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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?...
...issues of utmost importance to first-years, but which are often overlooked by uninvolved proctors and academic advisers. This kind of advising in no way alleviates the need for making the Faculty more accessible to students, but it 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...
...response to a request for comment about Nathans?? departure by The Crimson, Gross issued a statement yesterday saying that Nathans would “conclude her service” as dean of freshmen at the end of the academic year...
...Nathans??who has earned the reputation as a hard-nosed administrator with a firm hand over the FDO—is opposed to a move that would shift responsibility for first-year life toward the Houses, away from the Yard and the FDO building at 6 Garden...
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...