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Stetson Departure: Former dean's trademark: his willingness to talk
Anthony Campisi
The question that remains, then, is how Stetson's abrupt and mysterious departure will affect Penn's cachet when it comes to talking about admissions issues - especially given the fact that Stetson had nearly 30 years to establish himself as a leading voice in higher education.
Doyle said that Interim Dean Eric Kaplan, who previously served as Lehigh University's head of admissions, is well-versed in dealing with the media, and that University Communications will work with him and his permanent replacement to push them into the media spotlight.
Continuing its recent policy barring admissions officers from speaking about Stetson, the University refused several requests to make members of the admissions staff available for comment.
Penn President Amy Gutmann also declined to comment, referring all questions to Doyle.
Stetson also did not return a call for comment.
Originally set to leave at the end of the academic year, Stetson abruptly declared his resignation effective immediately at the end of August.
The only explanation that Gutmann has given as to the reason behind Stetson's departure is that it was in the "best interests" of both Stetson and Penn.
She and Doyle have refused repeated requests to elaborate upon this comment.
Doyle said that Interim Dean Eric Kaplan, who previously served as Lehigh University's head of admissions, is well-versed in dealing with the media, and that University Communications will work with him and his permanent replacement to push them into the media spotlight.
Continuing its recent policy barring admissions officers from speaking about Stetson, the University refused several requests to make members of the admissions staff available for comment.
Penn President Amy Gutmann also declined to comment, referring all questions to Doyle.
Stetson also did not return a call for comment.
Originally set to leave at the end of the academic year, Stetson abruptly declared his resignation effective immediately at the end of August.
The only explanation that Gutmann has given as to the reason behind Stetson's departure is that it was in the "best interests" of both Stetson and Penn.
She and Doyle have refused repeated requests to elaborate upon this comment.
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Simi Shah
posted 10/03/07 @ 5:11 AM EST
Way to stay on this, DP!
Alum
posted 10/03/07 @ 8:26 AM EST
Indeed! Keep up the pressure!
parent of a sophomore
posted 10/03/07 @ 9:18 AM EST
A good story. Keep up the work and the pressure. Stetson was (is)outstanding. He is a very dignified and gracious person. Since he appeared in Texas at the big admissions' conference this past weekend, I'm thinking it's his way of saying, "I have nothing to hide. (Continued…)
Another Penn Alum
posted 10/03/07 @ 1:28 PM EST
"Sooner or later this story will break as will the story re: Ms. Gutman's departure."
Except that--your single-handed campaign to precipitate it earlier notwithstanding--the latter story will not break for several years to come. (Continued…)
John
posted 10/03/07 @ 2:07 PM EST
I know why Stetson resigned.
I'll never tell, though.
Clenched jaw
posted 10/03/07 @ 4:42 PM EST
A lot of people are articulate and transparent about their professional lives. Amazingly enough, they clam up when you ask them if the weight they gained over the last few years has made them less sexually active. (Continued…)
blah
posted 10/03/07 @ 5:03 PM EST
This is not investigative journalism. The Ivygate blog is doing a better job of digging, and they have eight schools to cover.
Alumni
posted 10/03/07 @ 9:24 PM EST
Penn needs a new President and Provost who know what they're doing - the current occupants are completely in over their heads as evidenced by their bad hires and chronic mismanagement. (Continued…)
Watching
posted 10/04/07 @ 9:24 AM EST
At first I assumed Stetson had done something wrong/questionable. Now, the longer Penn Stonewalls this, the more I am wondering whether Penn is actually the party inthe wrong, with Stetson being the good guy. (Continued…)
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