Brown dean Mattfeld Draws Mixed Feelings at Brown and Barnard
Comments from Brown students show a split view of Dean Mattfeld amid budget cuts and leadership. Some praise her openness and work ethic while others fault her for staff organization and late communication. Eds note she helped establish Brown women’s center and may depart for Barnard.
New Barnard President Nominations Highlight Mattfeld
Mattfeld, a Brown University administrator and vocal advocate for minority education, is described as a president who represents both students and faculty. Born 1925 in Baltimore, she holds a Yale PhD and has taught at Brown, Sarah Lawrence, Harvard, and MIT. She aims to teach music history if possible and values access for handicapped, older, minority students, and women.
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Mattfeld Named Top Candidate for Barnard Presidency
The Search Committee unanimously recommends Jacquelyn Mattfeld for Barnard College president. She impressed with competence in academics and fundraising, while promising autonomy for Barnard amid Columbia relations. Members praise her head, people focus, and ability to balance student interests with administration.
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