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Tom James, current dean of the School of Education, is leaving to become the provost of the Teachers College at Columbia University, and Jill Fitzgerald, senior associate dean of the school, is set to serve as interim dean for the 2007-08 school year.

Tom James, current dean of the School of Education, is leaving to become the provost of the Teachers College at Columbia University, and Jill Fitzgerald, senior associate dean of the school, is set to serve as interim dean for the 2007-08 school year.

On the advice of Dean James they will focus on the freedom of creativity and progress encouraged among deans at UNC, stating that the type of freedom allowed here is very different from other schools.

He also emphasized that the role of the University in education policymaking for the state would be attractive for someone looking to make a difference. He advised them to find someone who is seeking to influence change, rather than furthering personal accomplishment.

This article appeared in the June 7, 2008 edition of the Daily Tarheel.

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Published Thursday, Jun. 14, 2007

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