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Warren, who has risen to national prominence in recent months as overseer of the Troubled Assets Relief Program, seems unlikely to give up her government position to return to Cambridge in an administrative role.
Additionally, if appointed Dean, Wilkins would be the first black administrator to hold the position. Currently, Dean of the College Evelynn M. Hammonds is the only African-American leading a school at the University.
And after a history turning down administrative posts, citing a desire to maintain her family life—a concern shared by Coates in taking his name out of consideration—Minow’s potential willingness to accept the position was cast into doubt by one professor.
The Renewal Report cites the centrality of one such position: the assistant to the resident dean. These individuals are charged with several administrative tasks, including maintaining an average of 400 student files for current undergraduate residents and sending letters of recommendation for students applying to graduate, medical, or law schools...
In fact, the report suggests “upgrading” this position, expanding the assistant’s responsibilities to include advising undergraduates, and easing some of the administrative duties of House Masters.