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Stetson Departure | New dean steps in, but will step right out
After Lee Stetson's quick resignation, Eric Kaplan to keep ship steady until replacement
Cecily Wu
Marilyn Albarelli, director of college counseling at Moravian Academy, a private school in Bethlehem, Pa., said Kaplan will have to continue Penn's tradition of maintaining student diversity and reaching out to underrepresented groups.
For his part, Kaplan has already expressed an interest in many of the initiatives that made Stetson so successful.
He has already announced, along with Gutmann, that the University will be maintaining its early-decision policy, which was a trademark of Stetson's tenure. Kaplan has also said he will continue the University's push for racial and socioeconomic diversity, and the admissions office has begun accepting the fee waiver for College Board tests this semester.
Those who have worked with Kaplan say his experience should make for a seamless transition going forward.
"He knows the admissions business, he has a huge network of contacts throughout the country, and [he] is a good decision maker," said Lehigh Director of Admissions J. Bruce Gardiner, who worked under Kaplan.
For his part, Kaplan has already expressed an interest in many of the initiatives that made Stetson so successful.
He has already announced, along with Gutmann, that the University will be maintaining its early-decision policy, which was a trademark of Stetson's tenure. Kaplan has also said he will continue the University's push for racial and socioeconomic diversity, and the admissions office has begun accepting the fee waiver for College Board tests this semester.
Those who have worked with Kaplan say his experience should make for a seamless transition going forward.
"He knows the admissions business, he has a huge network of contacts throughout the country, and [he] is a good decision maker," said Lehigh Director of Admissions J. Bruce Gardiner, who worked under Kaplan.
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Student
posted 10/09/07 @ 8:00 PM EST
Racial & socioeconomic diversity (read: If someone had darker skin than you do, they get a leg up in the process, regardless of merit).
Skeptikul
posted 10/09/07 @ 10:57 PM EST
Student,
Don't be silly - it's not as simple as dark/light - many from southern India for example are darker skinned than African-Americans or Hispanics. (Continued…)
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