Word: waltman
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Before the mistake came to light, many special concentrators who called Phi Beta Kappa to question their own selection were assured it was not an error, Waltman said...
...They called and said, 'I don't think I'm qualified,' and I said, 'Apparently the University thinks so,'" Waltman said. "It was an honest mistake...
...students went about collecting recommendations from professors until Waltman telephoned the incorrectly notified students to inform them of the mistake and apologize...
Another special concentrator said he would not have been as hurt if Phi Beta Kappa had rejected him later in the selection process instead of through Waltman's telephone call...
Judging special concentrators for Phi Beta Kappa is slightly more complex than judging students in standard concentrations, said Michelle Hewitt, an assistant to the Mather House masters who formerly held Waltman...